They Built a Nation by Francis Clancy Review
Clancy’s They Built a Nation surveys Australia from convict beginnings to political democracy. The author blends history with narrative flair, highlighting labour growth, Sydney’s central role, and the diverse influx of settlers while noting both triumphs and failures in nation building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
New Century Preeape
Sydney
Francis Clancy
Australia
Mr. Clancy
Lieldiers
Nervous and low in spirits prompt a remedy claim
A reader from Macagam Queensland reports nervousness and depression with headaches and backaches. The advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a rapid remedy to enrich the blood and strengthen nerves and tissues, claiming quick relief from dizziness and low mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macagam, Q
Wheat Stabilisation Measures Debate Urges Immediate Action
Mr H Gregory urged an immediate further advance on last years crop during a deputation to Mr Archie Cameron. Attending were All C.P. and U.AP members from wheat districts. Gregory urged public airing of government attention on this years harvest and a joint state Commonwealth price stabilisation plan. Cameron promised to submit the requests to Cabinet.
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H. Gregory
M.hla
Archie Cameron
C.P
U.ap
Gregory
Commonwealth
Cameron
When Sewing
Home dressmakers read a tip recommending a bowl of contaminated oatmeal and boract ache powder for cooling and smoothing hands. The article suggests rubbing hands in the mixture to keep them cool and clean.
Perth Moral Re Armament gathers momentum at Adelphi Hotel
An Adelphi Hotel gathering in Perth features speakers from church education business and home life promoting Moral Re Armament. They urge urgent vision and action to make Australia a center of reform with Perth as its power house.
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Adelphi Hotel
Jack Wealls
Australia
Weard
Pacific
West
Commonwealth
Perth
C. H. Denny
Dr. H. Trenaman
L. Gillespie
Robb Coldbeck
Menzies
Questions and Replies On Gold Wheat Industries Policy
House questions cover gold sale basis for Australian exports, wheat harvest policy timelines, and the Wheat Stabilisation Advisory Committee formula. Archie Cameron provides figures for 1939 wheat prices in Sydney Melbourne and Perth, dates of government wheat acquisition, and notes on old crop acquisitions and the creation of a hardship tribunal.
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Mr. Gregory
Archie Cameron
Gregory
Mr. Spender
Jogtnoter
Gomon Molec S
Sydney
Melbourne
Perth
Australia
Western Australia
Westralian Farmers Limited
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Overseas trade advice and northern Australia prospects
The piece urges producers to raise quality and honest marketing to win Far East demand, noting Singapore and Java trade dynamics, branding like Sunkist, and the need for strong publicity. It praises Australian north potential, contrasts tropical image with reality, and hints at continuing discussion on population and empire questions.
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Ker Co-operative Ltd
Singapore
Western Australia
Far East
Australia
Java
Malaya
Derby
Arnhem Land
Government price official urged public hearing on phosphate cost changes
Mr. Gregory told the House that the Prices Commissioner lacks authority to take evidence under oath and should refer major price issues to the Tariff Board. He cited a 10 shilling per ton rise in superphosphate as an example and noted the need for public testimony on such matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
Professor Copland
Copland
Tariff Board
Reflections on East Indies Voyages and Colonial Realities
The narrator reflects on life ashore vs shipboard in the East Indies voyage, noting longing for Australia and Western Australia. He contrasts European powers, British and Dutch, in colonization, marriages, and treatment of locals, with caution about civilising pretensions and race relations.
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Hearne
Cress
G. Hearne & Company
Geelong
Queensland Insurance Co.ltd
W.A
Barrack Street
Thrift
Savings Bank
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
H. B. Brady Coy. Ltd
Charles & Aberdeen Lts
West Perth
Brady
Fremantle
Queen Street
Katanning
Taylor Street
Kalgoorlie
Liswel
McDonald Sis
Kal- Norteam
Gardiner
Fitegernild Sin
Northam
Bridgetown
Ethel Street
Power House OF the
House of Representatives
Ota
R. S. Sampson
Hickling
Timhes
East
A. C. Hickling
Mount Bar
Sunkist
Europe
Japan
Hong Kong
Kwantung
Indo-China
Manchukuo
Portuguese Timor
India
Ceylon
Art
Borneo
China
Burma
Indies
de Witt
Dewitt
PCCM
Murray ST
Bangkok
Thai
ENOS
Tilux
James Hardie & Coy
Rivervale
Jackson
Jackson Gas
Jackson Gas Producers
Newcastle Street
Mill Street
Hampton Timber & Hardware Pty. Ltd
Wellington ST
Eaware
Bet Ay
Leap
the Bulletin
Splendid Cartoons Service Department Financial Information
Linseed
Packham
John Brunning & Sons
Somerville Nurseries
Somerville
Kodak
S.s.pan
Peaaceera
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