Barnes Christmas Toys and Games Catalogue List
A fragmented catalog listing various toys and games with prices in old currency. Items include Teddy Hears sets, barking dogs, cuddly animals, denal desmond, dive games, table tennis bets, shuttle tennis, complete bob sens with cue, draught boards, draught men, gymnast bubbles, magnetic fish pond, clowns, aunts Sally, shooting games, dart boards, burstable balls, and miscellaneous toys with per-item prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Hears
Gall
Denal Desmond
Bob Sens
Sally
Toy shop layaway offers varied instalment plans
A vintage advertisement invites customers to “Take Advantage of Our Lay By System” for toys and children items. It lists numerous toy lines with installment options such as 1/4, 1/6, 2/6, 3/6 and many more, including toy pianos, stoves, drawing slates, bead frames, building blocks, dolls, trumpets, and furniture sets, urging parents to visit during the Christmas season.
Toys and Story Books With Various Prices and Formats
A catalog listing a wide range of children's toys and story books with assorted prices. Items include Mickey Mouse Annuals, Thrilling Stories for Girl Guides and Boy Scouts, painting books, dolls beds, hobby horses, wagons, goads carts, and more. Prices are given per item across numerous formats and editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Guides
Boy Scouts
OUR
Rae
Wm Barnes
Mickey the Mouse
Tragic Adelaide murder and husband’s suicide shock city
In Adelaide two deaths occur in Franklin Street. Blanche May Bennett, 53, is found murdered with an axe beside her flower bed. Her husband George Ernest Bennett, 66, commits suicide by jumping before a train near the Torrens railway bridge. Motive not yet disclosed. several relatives heard no quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Blanche May Bannett
Golly
Franklin Stooet
George Ernest Bennett
Torrens
Adelaids
Bacon quota to Britain set for Australian pork exports
In Canberra the Minister for Commerce announced in the House of Representatives that Ottawa bacon allotments for pigs 120 to 160 lbs dressed weight would be 12 000 for Sept 15 to Feb 21 1944. Shipments require Commonwealth origin certificates and are contract based, not expected to restrict overall exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
Britain
Ottawa
House of Representatives
F. H. Stewart
Littleton Groom
Stewart
Bacon
United Kingdom
AUSTRALIAN FORECASTER PREDICTS HOT SUMMERS AHEAD
Kaw resident Mr. T F Coyle backs Smithsonian head Dr. Abbot that the weather repeats every 23 years and that sun weather links can forecast long range trends. He predicts intensely hot summers in 1942 1948 and 145 with prolonged droughts, challenging orthodox Australian meteorology views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
TF. Coyla
Kaw
Abbot
Smithsonian Institute
Coyle
Mir. Coyle
Australia
oMielnt
Trade treaty delayed as parliament approves Australia New Zealand deal
Canberra report says the Minister for Customs Mr T W White told Mr Stacey no date will be fixed yet for the operation of the Australia New Zealand trade treaty approved by parliament. The exchange occurred in the House of Representatives on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Tluse of Representatives
Customs
T. W. White
Stacey
Wool Outlook Brighter As London Prices Rise
Wool merchants in Melbourne report higher London quotes boosting Australia’s clip value to about £46,000,000 and an expected £14,000,000 increase over last year. optimism grows amid expected wool shortages and strong market for Brisbane offerings. Brisbane sales open Monday with 61,025 bales offered, in good condition with higher values than October. Melbourne tops the day with 15 bales of superfine merino selling at high rates, surpassing prior records.
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Melbourne
London
Australia
Brisbane
Unnecessary bridge spending draws parliamentary alarm
In Brisbane the Country party condemns an 38 million bridge project as unnecessary and criticizes the suppression of debate. Members Micmbara and others argue loan funds would better aid primary industries, with motions expressing alarm, disgust, and disapproval of the secrecy surrounding discussion of the Industrial Assistance and Other Acts Amendment Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Country Party
Micmbara
Clerk Charged With Theft From Public Service
William Joseph Gregory a 33 year old clerk in Queensland public service faced a charge before Chief Justice Blair and a jury. He is accused of stealing 406 pounds 8 shillings 8 pence between May 15 and July 10 while employed in the Department of Labour, allegedly obtaining payments through fraud. He pleaded not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Tomes Blair
William Joseph Gregory
Clark
Qudinn- Land
Etola Neveral Auma
Oecomd
Iad
Nacout
Department of Labour
Three Millions For Wheat Relief Unveiled By Prime Minister
Canberra reports reveal a government plan to grant 3 million pounds in wheat relief funded mainly by a flour tax of 4 5/ a hundredweight for the current year. The policy targets income limits, excludes wealthy growers, and includes direct and indirect taxes to raise the rest. Opposition concerns focus on price effects on bread and regional disparities.
Tax Frauds in Melbourne Firm Over 10 Years
Melbourne officials reveal a long running income tax fraud case against Pellegrini and Company. Alceste Pellegrini,Uberto Pellegrini and Mises Pellegrisi allegedly falsified returns for years ending 1918 1923 and 1928, noting massive understatements of income and sales. The Federal Taxation Commissioner says the total undeclared income runs into hundreds of thousands, with penalties likely six figures. The magistrate fined each defendant £76 with total costs about £100.
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Melbourne
Pellegrini and Company
Alceste Pellegrini
Umberto Pellegrini
Gales
Mises Pellegrisi
Ter Fem
Gorman
K.C
Aborigines Village Plan Open to State Inquiry
Brisbane reports no approach has been made to the Home Department or to the Chief Protector of Aborigines regarding Melbourne syndicate plans to move eight acres to Queensland bush scenery for centenary celebrations. The Home Secretary said the Victorian Government would receive courtesy, and private schemes to exploit Aboriginal people would not be allowed. Penalties exist for moving Aborigines from the State without authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Home Department
J. Bleakley
Melbourne
Queensland
Homa
Mu Hanlon
Cheaper freights for flour on Queensland railways
The Minister for Transport announced cheaper rates for flour moved from wheat destined for northern centres from Rockhampton to Cairns. The reduction applies to consignments to Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville, Townsville area, and Cairns, with specific tonnage reductions of 7/6, 2 tom, and 18/9 per ton respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Rockhampton
Mickey
Townsville
Amy Bowen
Taniafall
Crirna
Attacks Feared From Groote Island Black Tribe
The Groote Island population faces possible attack as reports reach minister Perkins that the Balla mone tribe may strike next police parties. Guardianship measures include barbed wire, barricades, electric fences, rockets, and night patrols at Groote Island mission and Roper River stations. Darwin police note fears may stem from a police report. residents brace for danger as officials monitor the situation.
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Canberea
Groote Island
Serge
Interior
BR. A. Perkins
Mouseages
Roper River
Constabia Moray
Parkings
Darwin
Thuradsy
A. Stretton
Caledon Bay
Canberra
Morey
Cracow Field Brisbanes AUW Wage Award Case
The Industrial Court reserved its decision today on AUW’s application for an award for Cracow gold and mineral field miners. A basic wage of 4 5 a week for 44 hours was proposed, with opposing views from counsel for the AUW and liability companies.
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Brisbane
Industrial Court
A.W.U
Cracow
Fallon
Antion
Mr. & Benjamin
Mount Morgan
Rate Payers Question on Attendance at Brisbane Council
In Parliament today Mr W A Bromd asked the Home Secretary if focal authorities may differentiate in treating rate payers by allowing some to attend an ordinary council meeting while excluding others. The Home Secretary replied no to both questions, and that police duties do not extend to advising local authorities on such matters.
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Brisbane
W. A. Bromd
Home Secretary
M. Hanson
Focal Authorities
Homao
Escapees Detained After Narrow Dash Through Town
Two escaped prisoners from Palm Talmud were intercepted near Minin Vale railway station while fleeing along the line into Lotrreen Dundeberg. They were recaptured by a constable after attempting to board a train, ending the chase late at night.
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Brisbane
Thureday
Palm Talmud
Na Minin Vale
Lotrreen
Dundeberg
Glulstese
Dress Linen Finely Woven Ozish Drees Linen Special Guaranteed
A fragment describes finely woven dress linen in multiple shades including almond, lemon, apricot, brown, rust and salmon. The note mentions guaranteed quality and lists color names with partial identifiers, suggesting a fabric catalog item or advertisement.
Sale catalog fragment with varied goods and prices
Page shows a shopping list of items including white twill sheet, Fuji silk shirts, art silk athletic singlets, boys striped shirts, enamel slop basins, collapsible meat covers, brown barrel teapot, preserved peaches, tea powder, and lavender talcum, with many items marked as KEENER OUT and prices in old currency.
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Beener
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Barnes & CO
Warwick
Husband
Bennett
Nome
Finny
New Zealand
Kangaroo Point
Opposition
BIG
Messrs. J. Fenton
E. Dennis
McGrath
Victoria
United Australian Party
C. A. Hawker
Bir. Butler
Dinister
New South Wales
South Australia
Lyons
Kabinet
Commonwealth Bank Board
Foan
Bo Hocum
Aanes Lax
Vancouver
Banke
Astounding Case
Warpath
Ballamoona Blacks
Cracow Field
Palm Island
Abos
Johnsons
Keenee C
Fuji
Keener
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