Goyder's line of rainfall outlined by A T Saunders
The Observer cites an 1912 piece detailing George Goyder's demarcation line solving past claims about wheat growth. It notes his 1865 report to Crown Lands described a line from Swan Road on the River Murray to Mount Remarkable and onward to Spencer Gulf, Franklin Harbour, and the Gawler Ranges.
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A. T. Saunders
the Observer
Goyder
Secretary of Crown Lands
Swan Road
Spencer's Gulf
Gulf
Franklin Harbour
Gawler Ranges
Dodge Car Prices Cut Sparks Sales Push
Dodge Brothers announce price reductions on the Flying Four Roadster Tourer £269 and Sedan £373 and the Senior Six Tourer £465. The cuts come amid model updates and strong demand, with stocks dwindling as buyers rush to take advantage of the lower prices. The policy focuses on perfecting select models, boosting affordability for a broader buyer base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Brothers
Flying Four
Sets of Footballers Numbers Printed on Calico
Advertisement notes sets of footballer numbers up to 20 printed on strong calico. It mentions price five shillings sixpence post free and directs to Areas Express Office in Gladstone with a contact phone number.
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Gladstone
High Commissioner’s 1927 Adelaide Report Highlights Trade
Sir Granville Ryrie’s year as High Commissioner covers Australia House’s unique admin structure and personalist approach. He notes strong Continental demand for wool, sluggish British market, and the US/Japan share rising. fruit trade sees steady apple and orange movements. Honey export plans progress with blending and standardization. South American meat growth shifts global supply. hefty depictions of future prospects and policy aims per 1927 review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Ryrie
Adelaide
Joseph Cook
Granvillle Ryrie
Australia House
Granville
Australia
Naval
Military, and Air Boards
Department of Trades and Customs
Department of Markets and Migration
Trade Publicity Office
Cannels
Russia
Bradford
United States of America
Japan
Great Britain
Germany
Sas
United States
New Zealand
British West Indies
Granville Kyrie
South America
Don’t Put the Blame on Me Cold Remedy Ad
An old promotional item touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a prompt cold remedy. It urges readers to trust the product as a plain message and makes a confident claim of effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Paper from Pinus insignis opens Australasian kraft potential
A report on producing pulp and kraft paper from pinus insignis wood grown in South Australia. Findings show mill scale feasibility for high quality pulp usable as brown wrapping paper, with economic viability uncertain until timber supply and operations scale improve, contributing to a key Australian industry issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Executive Council
George Pearce
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Young Australian League seeks 100 boys for U S and Canada tour
The Young Australian League invites 14 to 17 year old boys to join a 100 participant tour of the United States and Canada. The program, fifth of its kind, follows past world and Europe tours and emphasizes safe welfare through 63 volunteer officers. Free booklet “Boys See America with the Young Australian League” is available from Perth or New South Wales HQ.
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Young Australian League
Commonwealth
United States
Canada
League
America
Europe
France
Italy
Switzerland
Belgium
Perth
Western Australia
New South Wales
Sydney
New Goodyear Air Yacht The Puritan Under Construction
Goodyear engineers design a larger air yacht The Puritan built at Akron factories. First test flight planned this month with 46 mph cruising and 55 mph top speeds. Capacity options include four passengers for about 50 miles range and two passengers plus pilot for 650 miles. Length 128 ft, diameter 37 ft, helium volume 86 000 cu ft.
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Goodyear Engineers
Akron
Ohio
Goodyear
America
New Airship Features Enhance Maneuverability and Comfort
The airship includes a top rudder for extra control, dual student pilot controls, and motors placed outside the passenger area. Motors have automatic starters and opposing gearing to reduce torque and boost stability and maneuverability. refinements promise passenger comfort and clear visibility for long flights even in bad weather and single motor operation if needed.
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Children's Cough
A historical notice promotes Woods' peppermint cure as a remedy for children's hacking coughs. The ad touts its effectiveness and targets parents seeking relief for young patients.
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Woods
Headache Causes and At-Source Treatments
The article explains headaches as symptoms of indigestion biliousness constipation and other systemic irregularities. It notes common triggers like over eating alcohol and nervous digestive issues and promotes Br Morne's Indian Root Pills as a remedy addressing underlying causes.
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Br Morne
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DODGE
Gales
High Commissioner's
Wool Prospects
Forgan
J. & R. Forgan
Crystal Brook and
Port Pirie
Chas. Geddes & Co
Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln and
Tumby Bay
Redcliffe
Port Augusta
National Library of Australia
Canadian
NEW Air Yacht
Gladstone Institute
Ter
E A. Gale & Sons
Undertakers
Sixth Street
F. A. Cleveland & Sons Monuments and Tombstones
Northern Assurance Company
W. H. Kranz
South Australia
R. J. Finlayson Ltd
R. J. Finlayson
Review” Office
Jamestown
L. M. ‘W. Judeli
Royal Institution For the Blind
North
Georgetown
R. J. McDonald
Clutterbuck Bros. Ltd
Massey-Harria Co. Ltd
New Zealand Insurance Co. Ltd
National Mutual Life Association Ltd
Cyclone Propy. Ltd
Abbott
Vern & Cornelius
Electricians & Engineers
Mr. Barclay’s
Cross Street
C. Grubb
Melrose
Nla
Gov
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