Winning Words Contest FOR CASH PRIZES
The notice announces a Winning Words Contest with cash prizes, adjudicated by The United Press, Ltd, at 971-3 Flay-street, on a Tuesday in May. It hints at reader interest and describes the prize process though many words are garbled. The piece also shifts to a domestic vignette about forgiveness and a lemonade incident, featuring Mr Brown and Peter.
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United Press, Ltd
Aemlimg
Tim
Mr. Brown
Tani
Peter
Hing
Mr. Brows
The Puzzle of Exchange in a Gold Standard Era
A 1932 analysis explains how gold standard currencies fixed values, how gold transfers settled debts, and why Australia’s pound varied from London rates. It traces postwar borrowing, trade balances, and the shift from gold payments to artificial supports, debating subsidy or depreciation as fixes.
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U.S
London
New York
Paris
Englad
Germany
Autralia
Australia
Australis
England
Sean Prey
Jess
Currency reform and its impact on everyday life
The text debates currency value and methods to stabilize the pound facing inflation. It suggests that abandoning pounds and shillings could serve as a bold solution, warning that a restored old system would remind the world of a previously diluted currency. The discussion centers on the feasibility and consequences of changing currency to address monetary instability.
Giant Voice From The Air At Brooklands Flight Tests
A Vickers-Victoria crew carrier fitted with four large loudspeakers in its fuselage conducted tests at Brooklands Angland to evaluate airborne broadcasting. The system operated at 240K to ? heights, producing clear sound though limited to two thirds power. Experiments planned with gramophone records in Arabic to overcome language barriers.
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Ryaling
Brooklands Angland
Vickers-Victoria
Daily Mail
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Garden Wall Secrets From a Family Dinner Tale
A fragment from a short story follows children Melon and Peter discussing a father’s deceit and a family garden party. They overhear an adult's worry about a planned wedding and the father’s apparent laziness as they tussle with truth, duty, and parental fright. The scene blends gossip, humor, and domestic tension amid a quiet yard.
Parrots and Fleas Exhibition Report Amid City Oddities
A Vienna exhibition features parrots greeting visitors with short phrases and a large parrot collection. a fading “Circus of Hens” at Prater worries closing. Flea outbreaks across Europe disrupt animals, with ads for fleas in German papers and a preserved flea species priced at about 12. The pest affects dogs and cattle, causing widespread concern.
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Weigls
Dreher
Suluth
Schondhuret
Vienna
Bacgvat
Europe
Poverty Amidst Plenty Debate At Perth Town Hall
A public meeting will be held in Perth on Friday May 20 at 8 am to discuss why poverty persists despite abundance. Speakers K J Butler and E K Greville will cover the topic and address the question What are the Douglas Credit Proposals. W Murdoch will chair. representatives from WW A Debating League and several associations are expected to attend. The Douglas Credit Movement of WA organises the event and invites all to attend.
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EK Greville
Douglas
Seasor W. Murdoch
Ww.a. Debating League
Australian Natives’ Association
Women's
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