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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1936
Page
7
An old clipping urges keeping fresh air, sleeping with windows open, light clothing, and regular bathing to ease hay fever and head cold. It stresses clearing air passages, avoiding relapse, and using a trusted remedy consistently to prevent feverish collapse.
The article reviews John Curtin's Labour policy as debated at the Federal Conference of Labour, noting Curtin's departure for Melbourne and the aim to reconcile party factions. It outlines aims like national credit control, social service expansion, and planning of production, while critiquing Curtin's emphasis on monetary reform as a solution to unemployment and market under-consumption.
Federal and state taxation rules list final lodging dates for 1936 returns August 1 1946 for Tax Form A and August 31 1936 for Form H H. Penalties apply for late filing. Requires individuals with income thresholds to file including married, single, and certain nonresident statuses. Also notes forms available at post offices and a land tax assessment for absentees and landowners by August 3 1936.
The text discusses an expedition into the Papuan wilds led by Mr Jack Hides and references forms A GA and taxation rules under early 20th century acts. It notes requirements for land tax returns, state and federal coordination, and thresholds for filing Form A, with hints of residency authority and land value obligations.
Customs officers in Brisbane searched a shipment as part of a broader sweep and uncovered quantities including 30 ounces of an unknown substance. In Ireland, the Duke of Grafton died in a car crash near Limerick during the International Grand Prix, while unrest rose in Algeria after a Moslem leader was murdered. A disturbing incident in Algiers involved a shaver thrust into a cleric’s throat amid a rising religious tension. A hospital report notes a one year old child swallowed tablets. doctors treated the patient as urgent care was provided to counter the poison risk. The report mentions an unnamed father’s involvement and a possible fraud tied to the family.
A football match between Caccie and Albanians in Vahica Albania ended in chaos as players attacked the umpire amid a riot that left four spectators killed and several wounded. A dramatic river rescue in the same report saved Estelle Allivon and two others from rising floodwaters, with bystanders and a ferryman aiding three ashore before police arrived.
Reports from Addis Ababa describe intensified clashes as forces contest control during an ongoing siege. Regorts indicate reduced tensions near key districts while international observers call for restraint and humanitarian access.
The article notes that youth groups report possession of chicks tested for gallorum disease by the Department of Agriculture, yet warns testing does not guarantee freedom from disease. It outlines that testing gaps persist, needing ongoing checks until two consecutive tests show freedom from reactors, while also addressing couch grass growth as a farming handicap and advising shallow ploughing to manage it.
A fragment reports riots in Marseilles amid protests against increases, with clashes between reds and fascists. It mentions dockers, wrecked trams, and harbor chaos. It then shifts to a travelogue about Mr and Mrs A G Mustey of Perth touring Australia from May to September, describing rough roads, punctures, scarce water, and planned travel to Sydney via the Pacific highway, aiming to reach Perth after 20000 miles.
Fragmentary wires show a Sydney or Australian-press discussion on postwar colonies for Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia and Romania and a possible German push at an upcoming conference. Gambling talk notes opposition to expanding betting days in South Australia and calls for regulation. Local trade details list various casks wares and timed prices from Central Case Factory Perth.
Public notice from Dorrury Latient Agency inviting inquiries. Includes contact at 772 Hay Street Perth opposite Roy’s. Mentions late-day service for mail orders.
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