Bank warns on closer settlement schemes and needs for reform
The Bank of New South Wales reviews thirty years of settlement policy balanced between public schemes and private subdivisions. It finds state closer settlement often failed postwar, with wasted funds and poor area surveys, while private subdivisions show better results through flexible, farmer‑driven land use and ongoing dialogue.
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Australia
W. M. Hughes
Bank of New South Wales
Bnt
Bank
Smmaller
Battalion orders rifles turned in for immediate inspection
A Company members are requested to hand in their rifles at once so the armorer can complete examination as early as possible.
Gadsby and Ernest Wright A World War musician writes a constrained novel
The piece describes Ernest Vincent Wright, a World War musician stationed at National Military Barracks, who wrote a 50 000 word novel without the letter E. It highlights his Boston education, his challenge in avoiding common prose, and the lengthy four months plus ten days to complete the work titled Gadsby Champion of Youth chronicling a mayor who seeks youth input.
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Ernest Vincent Wright
Wright
National Military
Boston
Gadsby
Lady Gadsby
Subsidised weekly air service to Burketown approved
Commonwealth approves a weekly Normanton to Burketown air service with £1600 set for an all weather landing ground at Burketown. Arrangements with North Queensland Airways extend the Cairns Normanton route to Burketown. Service will operate on Tuesdays.
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Melbourne
Normanton
Burketown
Commonwealth
North Queensland Airways
Cairns
Road Manners and Motor Transport Outlook in Australia
A Queensland club article urges courteous driving and safe speeds as roads grow busier. It stresses left traffic, considerate behavior, and avoiding passing on blind corners, while noting the battery and tyres as crucial to reliable motoring. It also reports U.S. vehicle production, Melbourne show highlights, and the rise of caravans and motor caravans.
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Royal Automobile Club of Queensland
B.A.C.Q
Lothewail
Ries
Fonda
Australis
Melbourne
Chasses
House of Commons
Australia
Thils
Ford
Make the Gest Cough Remedy and Save Money
Folk save money by making a home cough and influenza remedy with HEENZO. A bottle costs two shillings and, when added to sweetened water, yields eight times the amount of common ready mixed cough remedies. Over one million Australians use HEENZO. Order from your chemist or store now.
TETE-A-TETE TALKS THE FATAL FLAW
A columnist argues that success hinges on guarding personal weaknesses rather than relying on bright gifts. The piece stresses vigilance, balance, and resilience against life’s challenges, noting the all-round individual often wins through despite lesser single talents. Special to War with Daily Mews.
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Philip Halliday
Queensland
Bates Opens Mod Garage with Seven Floors and Lift
A new Twickenham garage by Bates features seven floors and a lift. Each floor holds 16 cars, with a final squeeze possible. Bates quips about a huge crowd and the challenge of parking, teasing the answer to the total car capacity to appear tomorrow.
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Bates
Twickenham
Federal Grant Authorized for Apple and Pear Campaign
Brisbane report states the Federal Government will provide up to 5000 pounds as a grant to the apple and pear council for publicity. MER Mr J Prancis urged support on behalf of the GCD and was advised by Minister for Commerce Dr Earle Page that States were asked to cooperate and contribute to the campaign.
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Brisbane
Apple and Pear Council
J. Prancis
Mer
G.C.D
Commerce
Earle Page
Armoured Ford V-8 and V-6 convoy use in Palestine trains
The Palestine Police and army employed Ford V-8 and V-6 armored vehicles to protect convoys and trains during Arab strikes. Units included five officers per vehicle and machine guns, with coordination via radio and air support. Armored trucks escorted passenger cars and guarded locomotives against saboteurs and raiders.
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Palestine
Palestine Police Force
Parc
Palestine Railroad
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