Economic Progress Amid Global Upturn and Political Strife
The article analyzes a broad upturn in economic activity in Australia and globally, noting trade nearly back to prewar levels and improved banking stability. Sir Thomas Buckland cites prosperity, good seasonal conditions, and satisfactory export prices, while warning political tensions threaten progress and stock markets. The League of Nations is praised as a stabilizing force preventing minor wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Thomas Buckland
Bank of New South Wales
Sir Thomas
League of Nations
League
Fragmented quote prompts mistaken purchase at shop
A bewildered customer and confectioner debate a purchase as a young married man asks for a makeup box and chocolates to take home, lamenting a late arrival by three hours. The fragmentary dialogue hints at a miscommunication over available items.
Manjimup's tobacco tale a Western Australian milestone
Gordon Baty built a £50 kiln for Limmer, the pioneer tobacco grower in Manjimup, turning a nascent crop into a thriving industry. The town grew prosperous as tobacco established itself, with the first plant signaling a potential major WA industry and local enterprise driving progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Baty
Manjimup
Limmer
Smith
Pelson
Ray Hullander
Yankeeland
Baty
Review Corner highlights titles by Ramsay Bell and Horler
A nostalgic review column notes Dragon Under Ground and Instruments of Darkness by Ramsay Bell and Sydney Horler, praising suspenseful plots and dramatic twists. Also covered Gale in the West by E. J. Muntz and other Hodder titles with enthusiastic reader appeal and purchase details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay Bell
Hodder and Stoughton
London
W.S. Smart
Sydney
Instruments of
Sydney Horler
W. S. Smart
Martin Lees
Croft Court
Sussex
Martin
Horler
The Red Thumb Mark and The Ace in Detectives Review
A fragmented notice discusses The Red Thumb Mark by Ro Aus tin Freeman and The Ace in Detectives by an unnamed author. It mentions Westans Rooke as a will, George Eastman as a family figure, and Hodder and Stoughton London editions. Reading suggestions target crime problem solving and romantic subplot appeals.
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Sual
Westans Rooke
George Eastman
Ro Austin Freeman
Hodder and Stowghtoi
London
W S. Smart
Sydney
Dr. Thorndyke
Ace In Detectives
Notable Carroll Hindford family memorial in Western Australia
A reminiscence highlights three Carroll Hindford brothers from Western Australia, a family known for farming, draught horses, and livestock. Senator Bill Carroll pursued Federal politics amid droughts, Joe Carroll cared for sheep in the South-West, and Bob Carroll, once with Henry Wills & Co., supplied premier draught horses and bred fine stock from Scotland, New Zealand and Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Carroll Hindford
Western Australia
Wimmera
Victoria
Bill Carroll
Tamming
Joe Carroll
Scotland
New Zealand
Bob
Startling 1938 prizes for Perth Cap charity draw
The 1938 drawing offers 43500 pounds to the drawer of the first horse in No 6 Charities Constitution on Perth Cap. Second prize is 1000 pounds and third 44000 pounds. A total prize value of 10000 pounds plus many smaller prizes awaits, with tickets at 2 shillings 6 pence available everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charities
Perth
Were is the Whistle that brings the Foxes
Ipswich readers are advised on a fox hunting tip. A whistle held between forefinger and thumb, blowing through the smaller hole, will imitate rabbit squeals. Keep wind directed toward you, seek rainy or cloudy days, and climb a tree. Foxes may approach within minutes at eight yards. fat crows are hunted similarly, per an Adelaide street trade notice from SAMPSON'S at 1a Reandle Street.
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Fox
Sampson’s
Reandle Street
Adelaide
Pen Friends Corner Notes and School Competition
A long reader letters page from Uncle Hugh includes thanks for letters from nieces and nephews, notes on harvest timing, and a December 10 deadline for the new competition. Riddles and jokes are published, with names of contributors and club member acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
Max Moore
Marrey- Glad
Max
Charlie Keyeer
Mulimwa
Ceetury
Charlie
Dougas McKenna
Marrinup
Cort
Dong
Barbara Les
Dewil
Barbara
Pen Friends Seek Youthful Companions Across Regions
A collection of requests from readers in Australia and nearby areas seeks pen friends aged 12 to 15. Interests vary from animals, collecting, knitting, and bike riding to gardening, greeting letters, and photo exchanges. Readers include Ethel Giblett in Bridgetown and Joy Walker in Adelaide, all inviting replies and photos if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Giblett
Convent of Mercy
Bridgetown
Ethel
Vera Marshall
Benalla
Vis Cranterook
Glenis Rowley
Palgarup
Wuld
Williams
Peerimbup
Joy Walker
Fairfax Terrace
New Mile End
Adelaide
South Australia
Douglas McKenna
Nob and the Average Man in a City Life
Quote from Lloyd C. Douglas fiction reflects a husband overworked and restless. Hannah voices concern as the man struggles with routine, restlessness, and miscommunication. The excerpt highlights marital strain and the tension between work and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Speaking
Booners
Lloyd C. Douglas
Gambling and Consequences
A letter argues that government should not ban gambling but license regulate and tax it to fund state welfare. It claims gamblers inevitably end in jail or asylum, suggests a gambling tax to cover costs for orphans and widows, and states a strict licensing system would deter crime and protect dependents.
A First Class Grazing Property Bargain
Bargain listing for 4 300 acres with three miles river frontage and well fenced improvements. Asking price seven shillings per some and easy terms. Also Manjimup offering 2700 acres with river frontage four room house sheds fenced and subdivided. J Brown & Duress Ltd, 32 Moray Street, Perth.
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W.B
J Brown & Duress Ltd
Moray Street
Perth
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R. B. Ryle
Fremantle
Fesruceil
H. B. Brady Coy., Ltd
Charles & Aberdeen Sts
West Perth
Brady
Queen St. Fremantle
Katanning
Taylor Street
Katansing
Kalgoorlie
Lionel and Mcdonald Sts
Kalgoorli
Carry
Lisence
Woops’ Chambers
Mi Hay Street
PEUTR
Telephone Rizit
Associated Opticians CO
Central Arcade
J. J. Dodd
Hatin Weber
Namecalth Saving Bank of Australia
Jimmy Mollison
The
Sunday Times
Jimmy
Sean
Stromine
Taiyuan and
Shunte
Bookworm
Alitton
Tom
Henry Douset
Devonshire
Juliet Bradley
Gordon
Morris
James Jefferson
Gale
E. J. Muntz
Jake Pietric
Jake
Tor
Iima
Raby MeAvres
Stonutiiten
Smart
Syutiey
Tay
Jo Garrett
E. Phillips
Oppenheim
Ata i
Bom Barnett
Queensland
America
Dotylus McKenna
Lucy Moody
Young Companions’ Club
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Uncle Hugh
Sylvia Williams
MR. Barker
Sylvia
Phil Rowland
Carnamab
Phil
Fay Rewind
Dorothy Mershal
Crashrook
Prigey
Cranbrook Shaw
Dorothy
Peeth Shaw
Moody
Lucy
Tam
Kathleen Wyatt
Dandarragan
Kathleen
Inebel Budd
Yorkrakins
Isabel
Bates
Hagh
Ray Potts
Hannan-sirest
Kalfroorlia
Stacy
Wrigley's
Mountaineer
MT Ea
Seg U Tun Boul Ae
Lucawin Willams
EDGE
Bry Barnett Bros
Dad
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