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[...](monthly); June 1937 - December 1938 (quarterly) - 1918 - 1959[...]07/10876 Reserve Bank of Australia[...]arch 1937 (monthly); June 1937 - December 1938 (quarterly) - 1918 - 1959 | |
[...]THE BANK RETURN: COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA NOTE ISSUE DEPARTMENT.[...]GENERAL BANKING DEPARTMENT. LIABILI[...].. 69,565,731 69,655,623 Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..[...].. 3,786,030 4,5·39,726 Australian Notes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..[...]7,655 .. 7,003,205 Short Term Loans in Australia .. . . 3[...] | |
[...]January 1937 New South Wales. BUILDING PERMITS SYDNEY AND SUBURBS. G ENERAL BUSINESS CONDITIONS.-Despite higher export | |
[...]eat.-D uring December there has been an extremely active[...]market for Australian new crop wheat. Such sustained buying mutton and[...]of the purchases has been on behalf of United factures, tea, tobacco, piece goods, yarns, petroleum , earthenwa re[...]Seasonal Condition s.-The long dry spell in New South Wales 4/ ll½d. Prices steadily a[...]d, towards the end of the month. Farmers were attracted m the monthly average being exceeded by almost every station in by prices, which were the best for six years, and sold freely. How- the State. The rainfall totals were made up of some good general ever, the rapid advance ca[...]t but steady. Sales of Victorian wheat to the new year further beneficial rains were received along most Italy totalled 7,500 tons at 44/- a quarter (5/6 bushel). of the coastal belt, thus pro[...]ited Kingdom took the largest quantity, Now that pastures are green and providing good feed,[...]gypt, that country accept- demand coming from New England .[...]ng season in the wheat producing areas of the State during December , the Australia. Owing to bad seasonal conditions with consequen[...]productio n figures in othe1 States, Victorian butter is being supplied t[...]to Queensla nd and New South Wales, and it is likely that, later, di[...]supplies may have to be sent to South Australia and Western Governme nt Finance.-F or the five months July to Novembe r Australia, and possibly Tasmania also. If low produc[...]re over revenue of £] ,850,928, or latter States continues , it may be necessary to withho[...]ing period last year. to guard against an Australian shortage. Most of the butter exported from Victoria in December[...]for the British market; but the trade of the State in this commodit y[...]et Bank Clearings (excluding Treasury Bill Transactions). 115,256 lbs., Ceylon 12,395 lbs., B[...]. . . 84,582,000 remainder to other parts. Exports for the six months ended Decem- Fou[...]Imports. Exports. Other parts[...]month. EASON.- The weather in the early part of the month was fin,:, Fruit.-Rep[...]g tures, which gradually spread over the State. There was practi- the middle of the month caused the develo[...]ge. Later, under the influence of a mon- in some apple and pear crops. Apricots are cropping very[...]the Goulburn Valley, and most varieties will require thinning in Some of the heaviest rain fell in the western district[...]g out fairly well. The darins have blossomed well. grain is of good quality, being[...] | |
[...]less Decembe r showed some reaction, and competit ion was a little[...]Decembe r, 1936 (Treasury Bill transacti ons in r,onstitutional crisis in Britain, was of[...]t volume recorded in Melbour ne maintain ed, with Australia n mills in evidence , on all suitable[...]suffered owing to hesitanc y on the part of buyers. Buoyant[...]South season she hi\s already purchase c\ some 408,000 bales in ditions have since prevailed in almost all sections of the market America, South Africa, and New Zealand, and accordin g lo authori[...]uritie s closed on a firm tone compare d with the Australia to June, 1937, may be as low as 250,000 bales.[...]the comebac k records for the season were made. Some lines increase d over[...]investme nt stocks continue d to attract firm support. 40,250 d attractive variety, and the total offerings amounte d to[...]South Australia. parod with the equivale nt period las\[...]part of the pas\ month, with a tolerably pleasant burst of warm Governm ent Finance. -A statemen t issued by the Treasury weather during Christma s week. shows an improvem ent in State finances during the live months[...]The estimate by the Governm ent Statisl of the State's wheat[...]return £11,518 in State coal mine receipts. During thca period revenue[...]ubtedl y be reflected in genE>ral business iP the State. SI 71.505[...]devartati on occasion ed in 1934/35 by the gras[...]ion has sh!'lwn an increase, trnnd and permits for all classes of building s amounte[...],500,000 from the The number of pcarmits issued for orivate dwP!lina s was 266,[...]ely. with 419 soll-cont ained units, amountin g lo £260,745 .[...]spectiv Thca value and number 0f permits issued for all oth<>r classes[...]ef work the total registrati Australia n currency al £3,01 '.l,000- compare d with £3,[...]he 1935 period. Greatlv decrease d quantitie s of most commodi[...]tion s in private employm ent is indicated by the fact Governm ent F[...] | |
[...]ler by £78,000, whilst railway revenue, State Finances.-The December return of Stale finances s[...]e first half of 1935/36. The Premier stated that with the reduction of the Common-[...],946 less wealth grant for !he year, South Australia had done remarkably than the surplus f[...]arative figures He also staled that it is almost impossible at this time of !he year are as follow: to anticipate taxation revenue, because it is mostly paid during lhe[...]est since May, 1930. The total population of this State is Federal payments were less by £27,916, State trading concerns, now estimated at 587,293, of which 315,130 is in the metropolitan dEpartm:c-ntal reimbursements, taxation and public utili[...]. increase of £18,914 in departmental reimbursements . The Financial[...]itely show that the period of depression in South Australia £4,891 more; but decreases under other headings of taxation is now well passed. The recovery began in 1932, and each[...]), made a net increase from taxation of £11,150. State trad- State. The very successful Centenary Celebrations of th[...]lted in a vast expansion of business all over the State, the public utilities £2,450 more. The rai[...]244, cut receipts increased from the following departments[...]extra pay-day was spread over the different departments. An[...]increase under special Acts was caused principally by a payment[...]of £3,108 under the University Building Acts not shown in[...]asurer," £11,842 Western Australia. was spent o[...]contributed to mostly by the railways (£14,123), goldfields water The most extensive falls occurred on December 18, 24 and 2[...]ng December the Perth branch of the Royal at/acted. Apart from these three dates, no downpour of any great[...]ed 107,682 ozs. of gold, including 502 ozs. of unknown extent was registered during the month, an[...], at £3/17/10! an ounce standard, was of almost daily occurrence in one portion or another of the State. £343,725. The total receipts for the year[...]h was for the month was exceeded, but beyond some isolated instances valued at £319,540[...]ative yearly receipts of gold produced in Western Australia general rains, which, although light, were e[...]ross the Timor Sea towards the East Indies, where some Bank Clearances for four weeks end[...]ed Population.-The population of the State on November 30th over some areas by the thunderstorms on December 24th; wind[...]ne force destroying fencing, besides blowing down some 212,917 females. On the corrected figur[...]mpared with 259 in pasture. Hail also injured some crops, but, on the other hand, November last year. dams received some benefit from the rains. In the tropics some very high temperatures were experienced,[...] | |
[...]for Transport 10 have an additiona! areas of the State, widespread rains having improved prospects[...]ences to the travelling pubhc, and the Tourist Department hopes December rains in the far northern and[...]bably be necessary to make cars Maize.-Satisfactory reports have been received concerning[...]iety, but aome relief has be n found in 1936. ihe new pastures. Rvoe s ."ier State Forest has beon surveyed, and found to offer[...]ool sales conducted in Brisbane on Department hopes there will be no need to restrict the c[...]I a~ Ltd., wH, -r has secured the contract for the first part 01 . th ~ pared with 14.9C.d and 23.62d for the[...]from Melbourne. It 1s stated that operations will bogin at once. d[...]t of excavating is to be carried out, an., State Treasury Finance.-The returns made available by t[...]to push ahead with the work, a "steam labourerd State Treasury dis, ,se that f, ,r the first six months[...]lli, ·ient skilled men were not available in the State. Bureau of Industry are expressed as a percentag[...]h is 1928: Crops.-In all parts of the north-west wheal crops have g:ow~[...]be said 0 Quarter Quarter oats, but there is not[...]end&d ended Actual Movement[...]1936 Month Months CdSt::, Bank Debits to Current Accounts 101.4 99.5 1.9 fa[...]Building.-In December St. David's Cathedral. Hobart, was Bank Depcsits on Current Accounts 118.1 117.7 0.4 fall[...]n ~f a tower and bells, and these were Depcsits .. 106 105.9 0.1 fall[...]the Colonial Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Hobart, is almo 5t com·[...]installed at the corner of Livrr- Building Permits (Brisban 83.6 84.3 0.7 nse 8.1 nse puvl and Elizabeth Streets Hobart I and will be in operation shorthy.[...]• Share Prices lndex.-Most of the recovery recorded on the[...]excess was cnnsiderable, some sta:ions receiving more than twice[...]656,074, the major items | |
[...]7 W.A. Pitcher Plant. S.S. W. Gort. photos "NEW SOUTH WALES TOWNS,"-1. Molesworth Street,[...] | |
[...]S J nuarY Australian State and Federal Constitutions. ,md how[...]Constitutional Development in New South Wales. LANDSCAPE-NOWRA. | |
[...]"Emancipists." representative institutions at home, living under the Strangely enough, Macquarie, the most autocratic autocratic rule of military and naval[...]olony lo take with them so much of the law of the home became increasingly loud. country as is applicable to their new surroundings. As a result of prolonged agitation, the Home The illegality did not finally disappear from thi[...]d to Western into the affairs of the new settlement, and the famous Australia in 1890. Act of 1823 followed his report. The free settler[...]Although little seems to be conceded by this Act very soon began to show their resentment at havin[...]ll responsible to submit to arbitrary rule. Being mostly of humble government, it is important as showing that, at last, origin, they were unabl[...]the Colonial Office was realising that Australia was social circles where the governor and his of[...]eived the free settlers By the Act of 1823, the New South Wales Judi- gladly into its fold. cature Act, sole executive power still remained with In[...]and an eagerness £or governmental reform. The parties, having only advisory powers. The most important as yet without technical existence, became known concession to the "Emanci[...] | |
[...]entworth. large dinner party given at Parramatta by t is d\g[...]distinguished representative of a_ lea His To Australia, so wanting in governmental institu- Australian family, declared that ". . . besides t a tions t[...]If- Wentworth was, or should have been, the most con-[...]. t h e ilUl•ts- connected Australian parents, he had grown up in government for Australia, and remained[...]ing spirit of the "Emancip:sts" Party through a 1 association with families of the "Exclusive" Party. varying fortunes.[...]lishment It was not until 1842 that a partly represe;1tat~at of responsible government in Australia. legislature was granted. By an Act passed m con- Immediately he espoused the ca[...]six in number, of whom two-t ir s leader of the party composed of emancipated con-[...]the popular party. n[...]It must not be thought that the Home G O ver -[...]ment was averse to allowing New South W_~.\ and other Australian States the privileges Bn 15[...] | |
[...]ce of public opinion." In the final steps of New South Wales to full self-governing status, three[...]"Declaration and Remonstrance," which Wentworth, now a prominent tactfully expressed appreciation of the rights of the[...]d passed by residents in the Australian colonies, did much to heal the Councils of 1851[...]strance" to which it referred was characterised by a impossible to much longer maintain the[...]o make concessions in response to peace- sible department." The Council also undertook to[...]the despatch republican "United States of Australia" if the demands of Sir John Pakington, Secretary[...]for colonial self-government were not met. Home Government, was a reply to the "Declaration Newcastle's despatch left nothing to be de- and Remon[...]sired. Portion of this important document reads as Without acquiescing in the[...]"It would be premature for me to express an with its viewpoint, and offered to co-operate in obtain-[...]government recently established: but I may state that The Duke of Newcastle succeeded Pakington in[...]f the Council, would dictate better third of the important documents referred to. On pr[...]eading this despatch one cannot help feeling that its ment in New South Wales, and promoting harmony | |
[...]g English precedent the constitution was and this most important province of the Empire." flexible, bicam[...]g expression of amend it, and in that the New South Wales Constitu- Imperial opinion. Those who, in 1852, had passed tion Act laid down no rigid rules. The Home Govern- the "Remonstrance ," with all its truculent complaints, ment did not fit our desired constitution like a strait- now became busy passing a series of resolutions ex- jacket on lo us. The Enabling Act expressed as little pressing the Council's "deep[...]right and constitution, reasonably sure that the Home Govern- liberty of making such alterations[...]eighty years served the people of Crown. New South Wales without requiring any important Although the Act of 1855 did not expressly say so, modification.[...]the finished handiwork, the assumed by mere statement that the Executive muSI constitution under which, for over three-quarters of a be responsible through Parliament to the people. The century, New South Wales has grown with internal Gov[...]Lower House, and partly from the Upper Chamber.[...]from an expressed control of the State purse-strings[...]New South Wales, and such is the system of Govern-[...]d0nls of that State have lived for almost the whole[...]Apart from the matt~r[...]al ered in any important[...] | |
[...]After several attempts to secure its abolition the[...]Upper Chamber was eventually reconstituted in its[...]The new Council is now elected under a system with vitally important changes in the method by not mor[...]ballots by members of both State Houses for the elec- It is not necessary[...]r to the policies of the two main political parties which secure the desired rotary re[...]the Development in Other States. other. Events so fell out that the[...]mania and Queensland were in all important respects occasion, to be augmented by a larg[...]faithful copies of their Mother State counterpart. appointees. It thus became apparent that un[...]governmental system obtaining in New South altogether unweildly proportion[...] | |
[...]ne, consisting 1s generally regarded as the most equitable in exiSl- of thirty-four members representing seventeen prc- ence. The State is divided into live electorates, each vir,ces. M[...]choices of his unneedea and military oliicers. Apart irom the usual extension supporters, and giv[...]lly unchanged highly equitable result of party representation. m since self-government was gran[...]each electorate and in the whole State, in proportwi: Tasmania.-Tasmania, which was politically sepa• to party strength, is obtained. Checks made or rated from New South Wales in 1825, a quarter o! a vannus elections show that the the[...]m prac ce. government in 185!-i, along with other Australian Queensland.-On the separation of Qu[...]islative Council is similar in consti- frorr New South ~N ales m 1859 the State took upon tution and method of election to the Vi[...]lioned that :his State has, so far,[...]moral character is a safeguard,[...]rtg1d nature that even the most[...]State conshtuhons. The Lower[...]STALWARTS OF THE PLAIN. J,.o II t 11 ton | |
[...]J. H of1i 11.~011 pliotrs called that in a New South Wales case a | |
[...]prop erty qual ifica tion fran chis e, exce pt New Sou th Wal es, whe re mem bers of both Hou ses[...]l adul fran chis e. The Com mon wea lth of Australia. We now turn to that trem end usly impo rtan t deve lopm[...]h Wal es, Sir E. Dea Secr etar y of New e fo[...]need in 1847 . The nies , also tactfully refe[...]tut iona l prob lems , and article, also been refe rred[...]draw n up in 1853 . in for New Sou th Wal es[...]mon wea lth of Aust ralia . elec ted State com mitt ees for subm[...]l es, part of the proc lama llon, the Stat es of New Sout , there[...]- peop le of New Sout men t of New Sout h Wal es was depe[...]their parti cula r whe lmin g majo ritie s in each State . Wes tern Aus de[...] | |
[...]the prov1s1ons of 1901 should tralia Constitution Act" of the Imperial Parliament. never be rela[...]r. A study of the Constitution shows that the States In spite of all these facts, in spite of the jealousy of were possessed of a lively jealousy of their sovereign the States, of the inflexibility of the constitution and rights as States. They chose the United States of of the reluctance of the peo[...]to the Commonwealth, the central body has now an to model an Australian Constitution. Under the sys- undoubted l[...]ded extension over the Governments of the States. over to the central authority, while con[...]ve been matters remains the sole business of each State. This taken with a view to altering the Con[...]one change, which authorised the Financial to the State legislatures. Agreement Act in 1927 the former relative legislative As th[...]h, on the one hand, and plete sovereignty to each State and the strictly limited ot the individual States on the other, has been powers of the Commonwealth. Its rigidness was a reversed. further gua[...]been Moreover, the consistent opposition on the part of the achieved by the same means as British[...]States was ratified by the people and became[...]the Commonwealth, each State having mem-[...]bers proportional to population. The States are[...]elected, but no State hav-[...]from each State elected[...]1. The Sovereign, act-[...]MT. BUFFALO, VICTORIA . -Some[...]the well-known "Monolith."[...] | |
[...]y 1960 a drop to 1,071,020,000 barrels is charted. (The the House of Representative s, since the[...]percentage of gasolin_e of one of the Houses, and most of them should belong recovered from crude[...]appearnnce. Actually, manufactured fuels awai, The J[...]zol /by-product of coke) is The High Court of Australia, consisting of a Chief ussd annually[...]e Commonwealt h Constitution, probably one of the most carefully-draw n constitutions in the world. In bringing to a close this short survey of our State and Federal Constitutions, one cannot help mentio[...]owever, entitled to all the credit for these benefits. True we have systems of government as nearly per[...]tional, charit- able or sporting body, and every home is a minute rivet in our national armour. All go to make up our national character, and it is on this that our well-being really[...]ich may be considered as expressions of that character. RUSSIA HAS 10,000 NEWSPAPERS. GAS UP, GAS DOWN. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.- !. The sunlit tree. 2. | |
[...]ious, the effects often being felt for months and some fatal cases have been known. These spiders usually do not come out during th[...]long, are captured. Strangely enough, and despite its name which it retires during daylight hou[...]t spider is not always red. ture the spider itself may be seen curled up just at Sometimes it is of a dirty white colour, but, whatever[...]st picture the spider is shown Queen of Spinners. Its cocoons, of which there may having a look around from its decorated doorway be six, measure up to four inches in length to one before exposing its egg sac. and a. half inches in diameter, a single[...]of eight hours, at the Wolf Spider is exposing its egg sac to the sun for night. The cocoon,[...] | |
[...]consequently many national societies and clubs "Her beauty an[...]devoted to the perpetuation of national music, games The wide brown land[...]ND that great river which flows across Western New South Wales into the mighty Mur-[...]Afghans are the most interesting and picturesque.[...]hich have Already, too much has been made of its dis- been largely relegated[...]roadways, etc. life enj~yable in this arid part of Australia. The city of Broken Hill is well served by fleets of Some seventy miles from the Darling lies that great[...]old remarkable building revival, practically every shop how Charles Rasp, a boundary rid[...]However, it is the wide open spaces that attract us, and so' made many men wealthy, and how the c[...]den with goods of all types, from ice cream from its mines, so I will tell of the Broken Hill of to-da[...]those who live in the tins of biscuits, two large rolls of fencing wire and a "City of[...]we pass Stevens' Creek, a wide dry capitals, in its shops, four picture houses, two large[...]settlement has been established and a hotel on practically every corner.[...]To-day, however, it is but a Described as Australia's most cosmopolitan city, ghost of its former self, for the complete station has[...] | |
[...]pleted, said to be the most up-[...]ad asked £200. It has been estima ted that three States and the Northe rn Territory, with a settl[...]He tells us, too, of Milparinka, nowad ays a post But we must hurry on, so we c[...]ur office and Comm onweal th Saving s Bank agency its seats beside the driver and leave this famous[...]ce on the map, but in years gone and one-tim e home of many a wealth y man. by a ro[...]Our ten-ton lorry glides easily away with its heavy spent their well-ea rned cheque s in a few[...]lver and sand. Our lorry is one of a large fleet carted to far-awa y Wilcan nia, to be carried down ·,[...]a never-to-be-forgotten alongs ide the road, its day done. Years ago three thrill. So as we journe[...]time to time we see trains a day passed over its metals to Torraw angee these picture sque animal[...]ccasio n no fewer than seven raced smelter s. Now, howev er, the smelte rs for the Broken alongs id[...]elic of the past and Torraw angee, once a roaring mostly in threes, and they presen t as inspirin g a si[...]swingi ng stride which is fascina ting in itself. From We leave this line, howev er, and branch away to time to time we pass station homes teads surrou nded the east, and as we travel our driver tells us someth ing by large out-bui ldings and, some distanc e away, the of his travels as[...] | |
[...]we squat on our haunches around its cheery blaze. sheep to every sixteen acres.[...]silence overtakes fodder, whilst a smaller plant known as wild spinach us and as we ruminate it seems that something of the also provides a succulent morsel for[...]o another till dawn, with W e have travelled some eighty miles and the a rad[...]ur enthusiasm is short lived, however, for the a party of our more fortunate friends, who, by reason[...]y cold and we are glad to leave it after a of the fact that they do not work on Saturday mornings[...]ays before the white man came its rays from the water. W est of the Darling, this land was the home of a large But there are ma[...]n, and after a and pow erful tribe of aborigines. Nowadays it is an real bush break[...]we proceed down the creek for the principal Some two miles away from the hotel we pitch our attraction of our visit. tents in the Mootwingee Creek, j[...]the bottom of which lies the of Australian wild life, kangaroos and emus pre- bed of a larg[...]of warriors, spears, boomerangs and nullas; in fact, a smaller tributaries meet the large cree[...]when it is full, to dive from a sits and with a sharp piece of quartz and a large gibber height of fifteen feet into its cool waters. Our party chisels away at the sandstone.[...]came across specimens in all parts of the gully. | |
[...]llen t standard , though, as was apparen t with practica lly all of them, that this mi[...]The most outstand ing item in this cave is a large seemed , in fact, more like the drawing s of a child. T[...]howeve r, and we move snake some thirty feet long, drawn along the face of on up t[...]his hand, or to be of aborigin al art. more correct, his mouth, at painting . Our[...]colourin g medium , and we were artistic ability was limited. told that some of the clay used at this point was[...]zes, cavern, present ing a white canvas to these artists of and we placed our hands i[...]ground. 2. One of the rock holes. MOOTWIN GEE, NEW SOUTH WA LES.- !. The Mootwinge e Valle[...] | |
[...]January 1937 NEW SOUTH WALES " BUSH".-!. Macquarie River District,[...]se were inaccessible, suggesting that a ladder of | |
[...]bly responsible for an "inland sea" theory of itself we have some of the largest and most up-to-date early days, and stretches away to t[...]station, clearly reflecting a range of hills known as the Bool- said to have cost almost a million to construct, is the camata. Many other mirages may be seen, not only second largest of its type in the world. The manage- of lakes and[...]eased to have providing yet another attraction for the sightseer.[...]In conclusion, I will tell you something of the[...]easant country, for they are as famous as many of its other attractions. Chief of these is, of course, the well- known Sturt desert pea, a small plant which grows in[...]profusion around Broken Hill. Its dazzling red entices[...]the eye wherever it grows, and because of its peculiar shape and rarity in other parts it is a great favourite[...]glitter of dancing gold. Wild lilac, its brilliant col-[...]to these parts never fails to carry away many speci-[...]. So now you city toilers who yearn for something[...]and seek the wide sunlit spaces of the heart of Aus-[...]GLIMPSES OF SYDNEY. NEW SOUTH WALES.[...]Aust. National Pravel As.n. photos | |
[...]Araluen. its rise, and in a gully running north and south, Ara[...]F IVE years ago unheard of, to-day one of the most talked-about scenic attractions is Araluen, the[...]Perth. It is reached by one of the most fascinating bush runs in any part of Australia. After leaving the[...]tt, a winding track, Jiills Resort of the Y our1g Australia League. following for the greater leng[...]back from the coastline of appeal. Wesl:~rn Australia. These ranges took their name Hidden[...]ges and seldom visited from the early Governor of New South Wales, who until 1930, when the Young Australia League leaders, sent the first official expeditio[...]with a vision of the possibihl!es, spied it out, its exist- areas of Australia for the Empire. ence wa_s undreamed of by more than a handful of In many parts of the ranges there are beautiful citizens[...]gotten picture. Like most of the work[...]brook sings its perpetual song, the[...]east, wmding its way to the confluenc~,[...]crossing, known as Bennett Bridge, is[...] | |
[...]each terrace, to the unique War Memorial, known as the Grove of re-appear in[...]er fall, thus forming a the Unforgotten, and sometimes referred to as the successi[...]tion through conceal9d pipes to the grove. In its •[...]that the natural formation of the area lent itself admirably to the nearly one hu[...]t to-day. Half way and finding its way to the grove. After giving it~ down the[...]s from thr> mother rock, stands a hand- some natural black butt tree. Taking a line from[...]g. Emblematism has played a great part in the creation. The cypress was selected, fo[...]of the musical organisation of the Young Australia League, taking their parts in the band, orchestra and choir departments. The length of the lyre is 321 feel. The widest part between the curves is ES feet. The wid[...] | |
[...]g picture, accom- 1s thus given to the memorial, part of the theme of panied by the soothin[...]"I have visited war shrines in many parts of the be the sweet music of casc<1ding waters. Even now, world, and until to-day I felt that the most appealing from the hillside directly opposite, th[...]out this memorial. The pre- pared in its appeal with the world-famous memorial dominant no[...]ates the sweet peace that follows war rather than its harshness, cruelty and suffering. From[...]eague is no: the sole purpose of Araluen. It also some of them already over twenty feet high, the ter-[...]9ague. Five bush- painted on a huge canvas by an artist of rare taste, built bungalow.;, each of a different design, most of ARALUE[...] | |
[...]ve been ferns to be seen in any part of the Commonwealth, constructed, some of natural logs, others of hewn tim- an[...]year-old specimens have all the stately grace which modernity, for each building is sewered and equipped characterises their kind in Northern Queensland. with[...]water for all daily needs. For In its earlier history, Araluen attracted compara- some vacations the buildings are set aside for girls o[...]less than 30,000 visitors have been attracted to what children, and a bigger swimming pool formed by now ranks as one of the leading beauty spots of the[...]"Rum1ing Waters," "Meeting of Waters," and to some protecting trees and shrubs.[...]e sound of Nature's sweetest admirers in all parts of Australia, some of the most music that produced by tumbling waters. Inciden- appreciated specimens coming from Young Australia tally, memories of Kendall were ke[...]it is a reminder of one of which has supplied some of the finest specimens of his sweetest poem:;. "NORTH COAST" SCENES, NEW SOUTH WALES.- !. At the foot of Min yon Fa[...] | |
[...]January 1937 Murwillumbah-New Premises. lieved only[...]s of | |
[...]r was not to be the centre of the business quarter. realised, for I was awakened shortly after dawn by The beach is the most popular part of the town carols more tuneful and deligh[...]i-circular beach along which in season can most marvellous songs of birds greeting the dawn-[...], diving tower, swings and flood lights the new day; while the coach-whip bird, now too for night bathing are some of the improvements . rare, join[...] | |
[...]Tourists. to be of a snow-white quartzite and schist. To see[...]fumes bushes are beginning to sprout, very the "new" road, but soon, with the opening of our slowly. mountain road, will lc,se its title. For many mil[...]drink in the beauty around us before com- from Hobart to Hobart at a cost of £11 odd might mencing[...]ded dark or Burnie, or by travelling direct to Hobart and return- glasses to save our eyes from t[...]ent at a snail's pace, and could pick lake looked most strange, with their caps of snr snow berries growing each side as we passe-:1 mirrored[...]course of construction to Strahan, the starting place for the world-famed Gor- assist with the[...]eave next midday for With only our party of three aboard, our motor our 54-mile car run t[...]e went, down the expansive Macquarie Harbour, of snow in the winter, one marvels at the few acci-[...]ed us with a fine day, and as we appeared to be snow-clad, but on closer view proved[...] | |
[...]r next morning for Burnie down to the water's edge, the river[...]to Burnie. Right on Bass Straits, it is a away in an off-shoot. To us, this[...]travel many ~iles further. To add to the strange- its popular Bluff swimming beach. And so to Hobart ness of it all, logs roped together were occa[...]These had been floated Nature in its wildest state to Nature tamed and all down in the approved[...]ontained in the one small island of Tasmania. home in distant parts of the world. With burned noses and blistered faces, we reached SOME DP.UGS IMPROVE WITH AGE. our starting point in late afternoon, and next morn-[...]of which we could see dition; while some, such as laudanum, actually be- in all directions. On this trip we e[...]come stronger with age.-"Merchandising Facts." phase, for here the wild flowers fl[...]chemists have developed a synthetic wool Yet some say our bush is without colour![...]pair of waterfalls. dising Facts." "NORTH COAST" SCENES, NEW SOUTH WALES.-!. By ron Bay Jetty and Cape[...] | |
[...]s . 2. A :ilrittle Star. If molested it snaps its arms into many pieces.[...]members of the middle of its most successful season to date, due the Commonwealth B[...]to celebrate mainly to its change of venue to the new Olympic the winning of the Mid-week Rugby Union C[...]rnoons. sented the trophies, which included a handsome cup More interest ha[...]r. Portus to Another attractive event held just prior to Christ- the club, not[...]getters. and our centre three-quarter, Mr. P. White.[...]an attrac- NORTH COAST, NEW SOUTH WALES.- !. Victoria Street, Taree .[...] | |
[...]Some years having elapsed since the last smoke[...]ent of the has been arranged. As an added attraction the com- Staff Club). A sho[...]extended to the club captain I. Martin, J. Menzies, D. Brown, Sholto Brown, L. (Mr[...]y numbers (which, by the way, Championship of Australia. broug[...]ys a microphone was installed party, the staff Christmas dance, and the Chris[...] | |
[...]January !937 New Premises at Hamilton, N.S.W.[...]MORRIS. the ashes of the old home arose the new building-[...]UND about last April began our education along HAMILTON NEW SOUTH WALES | |
[...]TENTERFIELD, NEW SOUTH WALES .[...]rated and illuminated for the tralians entered a new year as we do 1937 on such carnival period, has now resumed its normal face, a note of high optimism and revelry[...]way to the second century. 100th birthday of the State. With so many[...]hed their climax that our Savings Bank Department should be very in December, and in a special[...]busy, as indeed it was. The Adelaide staff has important features were staged. The great Historical[...]little time for social functions dur- Pageant attracted huge crowds to the city, and earned ing t[...]event general praise from many visitors; the Interstate Air in the programme. In the second round o[...]f Banks' Cricket Association competition the National Proclamation of the State at Glenelg, were all attrac- Bank (last year[...]ented further play, and the match bour course attracted many Interstate entries, and was drawn. Messrs. Bungey,[...]ore being a star. scouts and guides from all over Australia and from During the month the annual[...]lounge the secretary (Mr. NORTH COAST, NEW SOUTH WALES. -!. A sawmill at Ballina. 2[...] | |
[...]January !937 NEW SOUTH WALES RIVERS. -!. Rapids on the Wo!lon:!ill[...]tting the report of the year's A hearty welcome was given Mr. Townley when | |
[...]ive, 11/1/37. ridiculous to own a picture as it now would be to G. G. McComb, T'nsville, to Charters Twrs., 1/12/36. own a geyser or a telephone.[...]dribb, Lismore, to Adelaide, 7/12/36. great many artists will become known to the public, N. R. Deane, Inverell, to C.S.B.[...]Dubbo, 9/12/36. able to live with good original art before can now C. W. Hoskings, Crow's Nest, to Townsville, 9/12/36. have it in their homes, and that the decoration of F. J. C. Marjason, K[...]/36. that freshness usually attainable only when its fur- A. J. Ashton, Adelaide, to Burwood, 15/12/36. nishings are new. For unless pictures are looked at S. T. Green, Perth, to Northam, 15/12/36. every single day by somebody with renewed in- Leo Huolohan, Bondi Beach, to Griffith, 15/[...]tiara sitting in a safe. The Japanese for C. B. Hartnett, Townsville, to Ipswich, 16/ 12/36. many centuries have made a practice of owning J. H. Brewerton, Cairns, to Newtown, 17 /12/36. several times as many pictures as[...]17 /12/36. of the occasion.-"Mercha ndising Facts." R. S. Price, Northam, to Wiluna, 18/12/36. NEW SOUTH WALES.- ! and 2, The Grose Valley.[...] | |
[...]Tap<t II 1,hoto, BURRINJUCK DAM, New South Wales, and for long Australia' s greatest water conservation scheme. E. D. B.[...]erett, Victoria Park, to Perth, 12/1/37. NORTH COAST, NEW SOUTH WALES. -!. Nimbin Rock, Lismore .[...] | |
[...]THE BANK RETURN: COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA NOTE ISSUE DEPARTMENT.[...]GENERAL BANKING DEPARTMENT. LIABILITIES.[...]6,240,570 6,240,570 Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . .[...],141 .. 1,569,059 .. 1,407,951 Australian Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]. . . 2,653,000 Short Term Loans in Australia. . . . . . 7,73[...] | |
[...]almost twenty-three years' service with this[...]Notes" to offer its congratulations to Mr. Vaughan[...]1888, so had had exactly forty-nine years' banking[...]Australia on 1st March, 1914, as Manager al New-[...]active service with the A.I.F., and became Man a-[...]ger at Hobart on 25th April, 1918, Manager Ade-[...]sales increased 9 per cent. New South Wales. G[...]Wholesale Trade. Sales recorded under Sales Tax Acts for period, has, for the November-December period, improved upon November in New South Wales show continued improvement, 1935. As unemployment in New South Wales is now at a c 0 II;; although the percentage increas[...]35. It must be remembered that these character, and it will not be sufficient to accept as a r[...]Part-time Relief Workers.[...]1936. Part time Relief Workers.[...]3 7. 1 12.9 8.5 Factory Produ ction. Returns from forty-two large factories in[...]ember .. 9.6 6.8 12. 1 New South Wales show an improvement in factory sales, though[...]in 1936. motor sales have improved, so that new motor registrations agam[...]er levels than 1935/36. FACTORY PRODUCTION. Weekly Salaries[...]I 935/36. I 936/37. Month. Factory Sales. Number Employed. and Wa[...],900 75,700 80,900 Building Permits. The building trade continues to be active, Nov. 2,908 3,022 20,700 21,90[...]000 80,600 although there was in December, some seasonal slackening not | |
[...]elbourne Branch of the Com- monwealth Bank of Australia, as from 1st Febru- ary, 1937, and in[...]cently returned from London, where he spent almost two years gaining banking experience . •[...]is banking career with the Commercial Bank of Australia, Ltd., in 1899, and remained in the se[...]reflected in the figures of building permits. The prevailing view is[...]ear the yield (including that a high level of activity during 1937 may be anticipated.[...]redemption) on Australian Consolidated Securities has shown a[...]steady rise. BUILDING PERMITS- SYDNEY AND SUBURBS. 1935. 1936. YIELD ON AUSTRALIAN CONSOLIDATED SECURITIES. October . . .[...]16 3 4 0 I 3 19 2 Real Estate.-Recorded sales of real estate in New South A year earlier. . 3 12 3[...]and confirm the opti- was a tendency on the part of investors to move from gold, and mistic statements made by real estate agents at the end of the year. to a lesser exte[...]ls. But early in With the opening of the new year, healthy conditions in every February, base metals improved. branch of real estate business w&re reflacted in a large volume cf real estate business effected both privately and by auction. Pro- NEW SOUTH WALES SHARE PRICE INDEX. bably the outs[...]1,504 Export Prices. The Australian Export Price Index in January,[...] | |
[...]THEdonnews of the sudden death in Lon-[...]Perth, West Australia, on 10th December,[...]monwealth Bank of Australia, and on !SI[...]Acting Manager Sydney in 1920, and as[...]s death, 17th January, 1937. The late MR. JOHN STUART SCOTT. increases in price occurred in w.;,o].[...]machinery, motor chassis, rubber and leather, earthenware, a~ | |
[...]Net Bank Clearings (excluding Treasury Bill Transactions).[...]ast season, but production is considerably larger now than December, 1936[...]t year. were experienced during the early part of the month. Later, fme The Kyabram a[...]section at the Dairy Show wave which spread over most portions of the State. These con- rncentl'. held ~t the R[...]neral. and tion with entnes from most Australian States, New Zealand and heaviest in the north-east and at sca[...]ere valued at £538,409. Of the shipments, Most of the wheat harvesting has been completed; it is[...]Probably only two-fifths of that amount has been carted, Wool. Wool sales in Melbourn[...]had to about £750,000. Values are now pence per lb. higher than \he previously been del[...]also prices in October. suffer some damage from the last downpour, but satisfactory acre Comp-etition was s[...]ange. Buyers for yields have been reported from almost all districts. America were still the dominating factor on the super merinoes Damage to g[...]rted, but and comebacks. Japan was very active, and so was the Continen- the losses are more[...]lendid green tal section of the trade Australian manufacturers also supported feed which is available in nearly every part of the State. the market strongly. Whe[...]. or £21 15s 8d the standard is considered satisfactory. per[...]k of Aus- rpot and hail markings and its generally high quality, command tralian surplus[...]good market prices. The apple yield for the State is exp3cted \o The upward movement which began in August reached its exceed 2,500,000 cases, of which ap[...]e difficult, but pros- that the market will show some steady revival. pects appear reasonably good. One satisfactory feature is that Victorian wheat[...]export fiaures of wheat from Vic- ments. Some exporters are said to be making a feature of appl[...]ed which coincides with According to Customs Department figures, exoorts for December th[...]large proportion in crates, each containing four cartons of exports were valued at £159,953. Th'" Un[...]in January totalled 418,347 cen- culture Department as to the proper stage of maturity for pickin[...]hods of packing. Similarly the export of pears is now destinations were:-Great Brit~in, 79,745[...] | |
[...]dard oz., valued al £1,007,1 ID . Canned Fruits.-Minimum prices for sales of Australian Building. The value of huilding petmits issued in the Greater canned fruits for shipment to tho United Kingdom were announced[...]lipsed the pre· on January 25th by the Canned Fruits Control Board. For standard depressi,~n total by more than £200,000. The value of permits grade, which comprises the great bulk of sales, a[...]a development in all classes d canned fruits in Britain in 1936, due largely to adverse weather the building trade, particularly in flats. The value of flat permits conditions, resulted in a heavy accumulation of s[...]but sales effected since the announcement of the new buil:lings were erected, providi g 1 920 s[...]rplus in the British market. It is estimated that some 1,200,000 cases will be available for export this season. Dried Fruits . The outlook in all markets is fav::mrable for South Australia.[...]nts, which have the whole of the State have greatly improved the outlook suffered from r[...]in the pastoral ccunlry. The precipitat'on was particularlY tory. Victorian packing sheds are prepari[...]r, however, interfered with harvesting operations new season's fruit is exceptional. Average prices for[...]5d a ton; currants, £30 4s 4d wl-ieat carting is completed. a t, .n; and lexias, £40 I ls a[...]for 1936, currant crops have suffered to some extent because of the splittir>g[...]ruary, when brokers submitted in view of the satisfactory reports on Victorian onions sent to[...]/10/0~ Government Finance . The mid-monthly statements issued by al the previ, ,us sale. the Treasury Department reveal continued improvem 0 nts in the[...]ases and the smaller Account, and £30,878 in the State Coal Mining Accounts. disabiliti[...]6; Building Trade In reviewing the activities of the building unemployment tax, £:61,33[...]of the Chamber of Building f'S~3.929: payment to State by Commonwealth, £1,063 578; total, 1 1[...]annual total for thf' post war perio Railways Department show an increase in revenue of £77,708 for[...]cember, 1936. The aggre- period of unusual activity, and cannot be regarded as normal for gate w[...]he increase were pas- New Dwellings Erected Total Value of senger tr[...]1), and refresh- Year. in South Australia. BuiH1n0~ 11nri Adclitions ment services (£8,90[...]460,791 the figures for 1936 being almost double those of four years ago.[...] | |
[...]published by the of 1935, the respective figures (Australian currency) being Bureau of Industry[...]Quarter Quarter valued in British currency at £2,932,084, comp[...]ended ended Actual Movement in 1935-an increase of £120,227, or[...]859); paper, £160,802 (£93,319); tea, Bank Debits to Current Accounts 99.5 102.4 2.9[...]Bank Deposits on Current A/cs 117.7 115.3 2.4 fa[...]Ratio of Current to Total Bank Exports (Australian currency values) totalled £7,632,041, com- Deposits .. ., 105.9[...]n increase of £·308,087. Building Permits (Brisbane) 84.3 80.2 4.1 fall[...]Bureau of Industry reached its highest level since last August; the[...]as of the south-east the January weather was most disappointing. Fair rains fell during the[...]proportion of the farm lands in this area, where some relief from drought conditions Western Australia. was obtained during December, but the early gene[...]S i'ATE FINANCE. The January returns of State finances show[...]ung pasture. While falls have been generally satisfactory, period last year. There was a deficit for January of £! 19,686, or monsoonal rains are now desired to improve the prospects for[...]1937. Cotton. The crops have progressed satisfactorily following a very late start, but frequent rains are required to continue grow[...]very dry spring, July-January deficits £259,208 £517,382 but ther[...]part of the Disabilities Grant. The total of Federal p[...]being £9,910 in of drought has been relieved to some extent, and production has Income Tax an[...]35/6 and 22,810 tons in 1934/35. Departmental reimbursements, fees and other services ret[...]age undertakings fell by £2,561 to £6,120. State Government Finance.-The Treasury returns for the[...]or the same period of try in Western Australia last year showed exceptional progress, 1935/36-a[...]and according to figures supplied by the Mines Department, the £8,370,798-an i~crease of £463,642, a[...]1936 di 846,208 fine oz. valued at £7,375,539 in Australian £9,301,082 was £169,815 higher than in[...] | |
[...]fiae oz. As a result of the increase in price in Australian the buyers, support coming in the main from Bradford an d th e Con- n currency, how.,ver, in actual monetary value, the yield has not t[...]be made for purchaser in the Eastern States recently, rave strength to t e the fact that production in 1935 was seriously curt[...]Japan's absence was ascribed to the fact that buyers from I al for that factor, the output for last year reflects the i[...]country are having difficulty in establish ng credits, even for woo tion which has taken place on sever[...]commitments already incurred in the Eastern States. h' h results of the many new mills which came into operation, the prm[...]was obtained for an attractive high yielding line of AAA com mg! Last ye[...]ount . 0 when the revival in the industry in this State hrst became gener- F. O'Meehan, by Golds[...]tions in Perth. oz g, ,Id including 500 oz, of unknown origin. The estimated value In the[...]was sent to London. Receipts were the most continuous since 1915. As might have in gross ou[...]than the <>xpected from the large totals, some heavy daily la?s occurre68 corresponding month la[...]d and with which she resumed buying operations in Australia at Sydney 5th, while Derby registered 212 and 242 points on January early in the new year, sending values to new high levels, resulted and 6th respectivel[...]in a gradual falling-off in prices in the Eastern States and London reported 353 points. No doubt some heavier registrations we~e during recent weel::s,[...]n .• 1937. Jan. Average. any sale in this State since the season opened last September. Of[...]4 ing almost unchanged, any alterations in prices being in sel[...]strictions on January 5th and 6th. Although some occasional heavy w , upon compehtion, good and av[...]Id- Generally, tbe clips made a most attractive showing, and were fields derived[...]o fu,rther rain fell in the pa st0 ra full of character, particularly the Great Southern blue wools, which[...]l with very hot, dry weather. included many well-known stylish lines. The bulk of the catalogue In the agricultural areas, some substantial gaugings "".eto was drawn from tr.a G[...]f the month. Although heat-wave co ndiuonsf the reaction affected competition in Perth, and the market[...]ding whic-h was noticeable at earlier was particularly high, 82 per cent. of the possible[...] | |
[...]e of £102,858 was revealed in as to its durability. If the experiment is fully successful it will the State Treasury figures for the seven months ended January create a new industry, and save a large amount of expenditure[...]Railways.-Streaml ined and attractive in appearance, the new wealth Special Grant, which is £87,500 in exces[...]interest at north-western towns on its trial run from Launceston. The grant from the Co[...]buffet car, the first of its kind in Tasmania, has high-backed mov- figures, w[...]apparatus is a model of compactness and efficiency, the power seven months amount[...]1,732 bales were offered, The car is all of Australian manufacture, having been built by the which is 118[...]increase in price of 25 per ::ent. was very satisfactory to growers. A total Steamer P[...]n Launceston and Melbourne and vice versa last Hobart. The reduced clip was due to adverse seasonal con[...]Small Fruits.-Although in many districts crops ripened con- to the opening up of ore deposits at the West Lyell and Prmce[...]has practically ceased. Generally speaking, growers of berry being won from these deposits exceeds 2,000 tons a day. A large fruits are well satisfied with the result of the 1937 cr[...]r the main fruit areas were as follow: Hobart, 338 points; Launceston, the rapid and convenient[...]vigorous growth and rapid fruit development, Mtisfactory results in a road test carried out by t[...]rances the crop this year will be a heavy one. Department. The Commonwealth Government has granted £50[...]research work, and asphalt has been produced by a new ending !st February amounted to £2[...]o Lon- tendered him was one particularly happy compli- don, on 13th February last,[...]tory entertaining him to afternoon wealth Bank of Australia on 1st September, 1919, and was appointed Acting Assistant Manager at Mel-[...]eer by joining the Bank of Aus- Administrative Department for about thirteen months[...]Manager Albury in 1919, and Manager PPOINTED Acting Secretary, Mr. E. B. Richardson,[...]Haymarket in 1928. who has for some years been attached to the Secretary's Department, took over the secretarial[...]in retirement, on his property duties, on the departure of Mr. Lewis for London.[...] | |
[...]l ship famous. The selection of a location was in itself praiseworthy, My data comes from London,[...]and Co.'s shipyard on the Clyde. This event m itse the Clyde, and which after a successful sea-goin[...]link with modern shipbuilding, for th ~ career of some 34 years under various house flags christ[...]the "Edina" was destined to have returned to her some of the pride of her hey-day when the Ship- lovers' Society partly re-rigged her and berthed her at No. 1 South Wh[...]reet Bridge. During the "Shandon's" brief reinstate- ment, I happened to be spending a couple of days[...]ut the decks from poop to forecastle-head, I made some attempt at a mental reconstruction of this vessel[...]ely a visit of an hour or two, but a series of visits ex- tending over days. Decades of Britain's sea h[...]on's day onward, voyages of dis- covery and the smart passages of the "Lightning," "Thermopylae," "Sobr[...]ther crack vessels of the clipper days, I was attracted by the prominence given to a small steamer abou[...]t, looking at her model more closely, the obvious fact that she was not new was in itself something to take her out of the commonplace. At the t[...]eat of this afternoon in late February, the NEW SOUTH WALES.- !. A rural sce ne near[...] | |
[...]cotton at a time when the United States[...]gold in Australia and New Zealand and[...]coming to Australia. She made the voy-[...]in Lady Bay and for some time her nosi-[...]in the South Island of New Zealand, the[...]many would-be New Zealand tourists[...]" crossed this stormy sea six fitted out, she attracted much admiration with her times, c3rrying passen[...]ekly after changing owners, for the second time almost sailings, for several months.[...]time it was reported that she carried troops, she actually loaded Point Gellibrand in a fog Gellibrand,[...]ion freighter "Kakariki," when she came into col- important work. lision with a new arrival in the interstate cargo trade, | |
[...]," owned by James Patrick and Co. well-known on the Australian coast to-day. The~ Ltd. But again the "Edina's"[...]seemed to have her marke refloating proved troublesome, necessitating the un-[...]was changed from three masts to one and she starte a job), succeeded in moving her. her new career on May 3rd, 1880. Three years A year o[...]given plete overhaul and, with the addition of a new poop, new boilers, and with two pole masts her appeara~ce 42 feet long, and new cylinders to her engines, she was improved. With the single interrupti~;1 was almost a new vessel. Even her figure head, second trial trip to New South Wales, the Edma "The Fair Maid of Judea," w[...]adventures were not, for when she had made T?~r~ New South Wales, but shortly afterwards returned[...]her rivals, the Huddart Parker BaY[...]and some of the passengers jumped dn[...]from the operation with a new maS t,[...]most, when she felt the need of a spel ·[...]NORTH COAST, NEW SOUTH WALES.- !. A rural[...] | |
[...]fresh fruit, and, in some large species, produces On this occasion her[...]Centenary of 1934 brought to the dising Facts." "Edina" an honour which, in view of he[...]in a salute which was duly ac- ture Department. It is estimated by the depa;tment knowledged by the cruiser. t[...]ction of being one diseases.-"Mercha ndising Facts." of the world's oldest passenger screw steamers. Certainly as far as Australia is :::oncerned, she knows no rival. In these days of rapid changes in[...]. Be that as it may, I feel certain that all who know her will hope that the "Old Lady" will see the ne[...]faithful servant for an eventful century. NEW SOUTH WALES.- !. A rural scene al Wil-[...] | |
[...]1 937 NORTH COAST, NEW SOUTH WALES.- !. Street scene, Mullumbimby.[...]of the G.P.O. building. Its clock, by the way, now ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA.- !. Gardens c;n North Terrace . 2. Genera[...] | |
[...]15 NEW SOUTH WALES AND VICTORIAN RIVERS. -!. The M urrum[...]credit, without charging "NEW SOUTH WALES TOWNS".- !. Molesworth Street,[...] | |
[...]ll March is usually the period North West New South Wales. of h[...]avail~b_le plar:it I feel that as a result of somewhat changed con- as a result of stimulated bacterial act1v1ty dunng ditions in the older wheat growing cen[...]summer months. On older land where weeds have state, the inherent fertility of the soils in this dist[...]. - maintain a high average yield, the state of N.S.W. ing and will show the reaction of the crops to varYmg will look to the north[...]qual, if not out well and will give some indication of the water superior to, any in the State and the peculiar con-[...]on. March finished up dry but good rains we:e the State from the point of view of yield and in the past 9[...]was dry and mately 15 bushels per acre. Greater knowledge of the those sections of the distr[...]ths were dry and fro st Y machinery available are factors in maintaining a high[...]a 0 1 50¼ in the yield of the crop. All of these factors have to pick up. The crops[...]ssue being assisted by light rains in the latter part farmers' experiments conducted throughout the[...]from wheat areas portions. This was particularly so in that area north further sout[...] | |
[...]19 I. "Field Day," a n important phase of work. Inspacting heavy crop.s of " Ford" and " Nabaw_a " (J. Ca[...]growth in other crops causing some inconvenience | |
[...]be ;~ that harvest was in full swing. The latter part of the garded as a triumph for the farmers m the no d growing season was most suitable and many farmers[...]mprising despite the almost total absence of rain in the laS t 1;~ fairly lar[...]s in the short fallow factory growth up till the end of August. Son:e[...]mber frosts were ver~ till the end of June were practically rainless through- se[...]d in a tipped condition. Use!ul rain Wil~ latter part of 1934. The dry seeding months of April,[...]flowered and set grain under these trying early part of July. The crops made satisfactory conditions. I. Typical wheat country in the North-West of New South 2. Heavy yielding crop of "Gluford" (I, N. Barrett , Ye ra, Edgeroi). | |
[...]bri, Gunnedah, Treloar Springs, Yields. They were mostly timbered with belar and Spr[...]ields during the later seasons as RIVERINA. NEW SOUTH WALES. -!. The Murray River at Mildu[...] | |
[...]. 2. Sand ~rab on sentinel duty at the mouth of its burrow, e[...]g returns from growers. J. N. Barrett, Y era, Edgeroi. Average area 800 acres each year has the foll[...]an These figures will give some indication of w a ·th average over the period of[...]duction through the accumulation of knowledge O d 1936.[...]d of 27 bus. per acre. Highest most apparent. The standard of seed is much h,it of yi[...]necessi Y "NEW SOUTH WALES TOWNS."-!. Prince Street, Graf[...] | |
[...]GREAT BARRIER REEF. -! , Cre eping grass begins its conque st of a cora l island. 2. Pandanus tre es,[...]use of resistant varieties. In the earlier part of this ally available now from farmers' experiments con-[...]smut hay made from these crops. This factor together which were sown with seed so mi[...]ith the grazing of flag smut stubbles was respon- its identification.[...]as Nabawa, Ford and Geeralying and where tractors Years. The treatment of the seed with copper[...]ture. Farmers are realising now that early initial germinating the spores in the[...]wing period with ex- RIVERINA , NEW SOUTH WALES.- The Murrumbidgee River at Wa[...] | |
[...]Februa ry 1937 NEW SOUTH WALES. -!. Bungulla Cutting near Tenterfiel[...]ality and ability t<? )i~ld~ | |
[...]25 GREAT BARRIER REEF.-!. Australian aborigines in mock combat. 2. A carpet shark e[...]gaining favour in THE RIVERINA, NEW SOUTH WALES.- ! . Everlasting daisies betw[...] | |
[...]February, 1936, and it was practicable not only to increase the h.elp[...]tions, but also to place certain new institutions on the list.[...]account of her approaching departure for England on twelve mon[...]ally by girls from various departments in a car generously sup-[...]and Charity fund . NEW SOUTH WALES ROADS. -! . Road over the[...] | |
[...]27 AUSTRALIAN SPIDERS. - (1) "Epeira herione,"[...]Spider, in character istic attitude. Almost invariabl y | |
[...]a lamb can wander away from its mother and y et Sheep in the North-West. find its way "home" again. t[...]- P ICTURE shearing time on a sheep station in New South Wales, the north-west corner to be exact.[...]but never realised the truth in this statement un 1 speed and the present day shearer can su[...]he stops his cart at intervals around the pad[...]bending, which is enough to break the stoutest heart (or back), and yet I have never heard a shearer[...]the blood of the sheep. It pierces the skin with its suck- ing tube and a fluid is injected into the[...]ticks also stain the wool and there- by reduce its market value. The sheep- tick cannot live apart from the sheep. The female tick lays three to f[...]e sufficient dip remains in the wool to destroy newly hatched ticks. To me, perhaps the most interesting thing about lambing time is the fact that[...]"' SHEEP. -!. Characteristic scene in North-West Ne w South[...] | |
[...]Club took part. Prior to her departure lady[...]her for some considerable time. Mr.[...]ing fortunes of the game and the fact that[...]iirst, kept everyone on edge until the end.[...]spirit, sides were chosen, and some keen black spo[...]In the third round of the South Australian Banks' sorry to hear that Miss Drummond had vaca[...]iends who have from time to time enjoyed the very Arthur Conigrave (81) played a stylish innings[...] | |
[...]his fellow- the boiler was forced from its normal pos1t10n ami d officers. Pat is our champion swimmer, and will be ships to the forepart, n. distance of one hundred an sadly missed in th[...]sixty feet, smashing through bulkheads on its w~Y• Carnival.[...]to the wharf, where she is now secured awaiting t[...]nnu~l tive season and the half-yearly balance has now leave, and Mr. H. T. Cornish fro[...]office had a round of numbers of ships from all parts of the world are load- social activities last month, consequent upon the re- ing ca[...]presiding. Regret for Mr. Vaughan's departure was THE M[...] | |
[...]se of the limbe r mill. one of the largest of the State. 2. Running sawn timbe r from[...]o be congratula ted on his very farewell, and he particularl y thanked the Deputy-[...]of Melbourne welcome to our new Manager (Mr. G. M. Shain), who office.[...]is already well known in Melbourne , and we hope On Wednesda y, 27[...]16th December , and proved Vaughan, in replying, particularl y addressed the most popular. Two large Christmas trees, laden with Younger members of the staff, and offered them some presents, were artistically decorated by Misses Paul, valuable advic[...]a great success as Santa neall entertaine d with some enjoyable songs, and the Claus,[...]ERRA, F.C.T. -1. The Institute of Anatomy. 2, The National Library. | |
[...]"BANK NOTES" NOW QUART ERLY PUBLIC ATION.[...]ion to convert "Bank Notes" from a monthly to a quarterly publication is the outcome[...]It is hoped that the magazine, already popular in its present form, will prove of greater interest and educational value. As a quarterly publication it will present articles relative to Australian Life, Production, Industry and Affairs, and such staff activities as should prove of sustained and informative interest to its readers generally. Contributions cove[...]the magazine will next appear, as a quarterly, in June. THE BANK RETURN: COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA | |
[...]March 1937 New South Wales.[...]s continues to be trial sites are now attracting more interest after a comparative y BUILDING PERMITS SYDNEY AND SUBURBS. State Overseas Trade. Figures for overseas trade for se[...]710,000 658,000 STATE OVERSEAS TRADE SEVEN MONTHS.[...](£ Sterling) | |
[...]ling in January. Withdrawals from sales have been mostly come- etc., kerc,sene, petroleum, machinery, wood and wicker, earthen- back types, and catalogue clearances have been less satisfactory. ware, printing paper, and scientific i[...]while buyers for Britain have not been very active. continued seasonal decline- the total control[...]n their purchases. During the period under review some placed in cold storage during the four weeks ende[...]Some 40,000/45,000 bales were catalogued for sale in V[...]strong. Best style fleece wools tablelands and parts of the central west slopes, a deficient rainfall attracted good support from Australian manufacturers. occurred. Early in March, very heavy[...]onthly report of dairy instructors indicates satisfactory exported. conditions on the North[...]stricts dry weather was reported per quarter, and later there was some activity, several cargoes of during February, and good rain is needed in March to enable sow- Australian wheat being sold at from 41/3 to 42/3 per quarter. It ing to be carried out under favourable con[...]even months ended 31st Janu- direct from Australia for many years. Japan bought small quanti- ary,[...]Net Bank Clearings (excluding Treasury Bill Transactions). ments for January amounted to 1,545,78[...]d at £418,512, Britain took 10,283,924 lbs. From now onwards[...]ever to leave Melbourne was made last month, when some sixty EASON.-During February seasonal conditi[...]ble in the agricultural and pastoral areas of the State. part of March two further shipments will be sent from[...]e of Victoria . Gaugings were erratic, but in important effect on the Victorian export trade. Most overseas liners all districts heavy falls were re[...]126 and 106 points respectively from other States are below the average. were recorded. and[...]and the decline in values of these types has been most ended February 21st revenue amoun[...] | |
[...]March 1937 Building. Activity in the trade continues, and during \he South Australia. almost unprecedented activity on the market, have been features[...]nc:al year 5 | |
[...]eceipts, and of £9,560 in revenue '.rom factory. There is abundant feed throughou t the[...]1936. 1937. Elsewhere particular ly in the central west, some properties Februar[...]winter feed. The Darling Downs and practically all but the coastal fringe[...]of good rains, but other farming districts are now in satisfactor y order.[...]936. Revenue from stantially relieved, and satisfactor y crops may yet be cut.[...]£2,947. There was a decline of £3,059 in departmen tal reimburse - Cotton. Good rains hav[...]ch was limited by the lateness of planting rains now seems assured. Picking commenc ed[...]On the exp<?nditure side, payments under special Acts having one of the best seasons on record.[...]oastal fruit districts, Lodn Acts rose by £2,671 to £301,516. Last month the expenditu re and delayed banana plantings are nowState Governme nt Finances. -The Treasury returns for t[...]for the cor- Crown Law Departme nt declined from £8,947 to £5,280. Unemploy -[...]An increase, in expenditu re, spre3d over all departmen ts, Wool Sales. The recent decline in values in the eastern States amounted \o £703,221.[...]totalled Quarter Quarter 57 95 per[...]ended ended Actual Movement responsib le for the red[...]als effected in Novembe r and December . Bank Debits to Current Accounts 102.4 Month. Months. Bank Deposits on Current A cs 115.3 103.5[...]and agricultur al areas, and included many well-know n[...]riso clips of "blura" wool, which made an attractive displ,w on the Share Prices In de x. he[...]ison areas, and the Eastern values for fifteen of its twenty-fo ur componen t issue$ lifted the[...]Since the sales in Perth on January 25th. eastern States selling the, highest level recorded since[...]gular competitio n and limited buying orders, particular ly on •he[...]part of Bradford, which, with the Continent , was the[...]Franc<> and Belgium. Weste rn Australia. S TATE FINANCES. State revenue last month was £83,706 lower than t[...]Australian mills competed for shafty, stylish wools, but[...]America, which lent some strength to the market for these types[...] | |
[...]ll districts report that the fruit is clean, and particular y was obtained on account of several owners[...]r sorts. Population. The population of this State as on the 31st De- cember, 1936, was estimo.led t[...]556,734 February 9th and 10th resulted in some over-average figures in Cadmi[...].64 10,799 the West Gascoyne, whilst its southern movement was responsible[...]3 3,231 morning of February 9th, some distance off the North-west Cape.[...]Carnarvon, Shark Bay and Geraldton, and continued its seaward[...]win it rapidly lost energy, and appeared on the chart as an Zinc ....[...]really confined to coastal areas, and, although some fair registra- Gold . . . . . .[...]Gascoyne were not favoured to any extent. During its passage down the coast, the willy-willy[...]terly Total Sterling, Australian Currency £2,331,1/83 gales on February 9[...]were blown Forestry Nursery.-The State Government has approved of th e off the trees.[...]urchase of an area of 15 acres of the Chatsworth estate near The month was warmer than usual, and,[...]t of a forestry nursery. Th e Mims" were broken, some high readings were experienced at coastal and in[...]a 25 per cent. catch, and if so Treasury statemer,ls for the eight months ended February 28th[...]net increase in revenue during the eight most of the State, but deficiencies were not very considerable[...]of £42,597 in expenditure com- except in parts of the south, and at places in the west and nor th - pared with the same period last year. It was stated that \he east, where they amounted to about 30 per cent. of the average. position was satisfactory, and that there was every reason to Conditions generally, however, are considered satisfactory. believe that the year would termin[...]ndred representatives, orchardists throughout the State, it is £1,890,177 for the correspondin[...] | |
[...]ng-eyed cherubins; memorates the great pioneer of Australia, Governor But whilst this mud[...]s in we cannot hear it. different phases of human activity, and elevated Some such lines are suggested by the expression many f[...]Governor stands of his face and that knowing smile! One can almost pompously forth. One hand is outstretched in dic-[...]lly satisfying; and towards his whole bearing, in fact, is one of arrogant vanity.[...]y in 1914, and to admiral, contrasts sharply with most of the figures the artist who has wrought with such enlightenment, about[...]morial, on a layman who does not pretend to be an art critic, is that ii does scant credit to its subject, not so Will Shakespeare's group, which[...]and head a little forward, please. There, hold ii now, and take from, 'Then must the Jew be merciful.' " Above, and apart from them all, stands Shakespeare himself. His atti- tude has none of the studied correctness seen in the actors below. He lounges with easy grace against his[...]right a poised quill. As he looks at the quill a knowing smile lights his face; the sculptor has caught him in a moment of happy inspiration; some thought of rare and tender beauty is about[...] | |
[...]Clare became a Corporate town. We learn some th m~ "One romantic prophesied that I would hear the heart of S.A. of the times from letters whic[...]bbers." to Clare was in 1857. We started from Adelaide in th e[...]a logical climax coffee, and started for Clare while the Morning Star to your eighty[...]was one of Jimmy Chambers' mail carts with a tead a valley through which runs the Hutt[...]before midnight and thought we had done well. the State, for in 1840, John Maynard is credited with Sometimes on the road, with fagged-out horse 7 an~ having erected the first hut in w hat are now the town heavy roads, the passen[...]ys:-"The annual shearing was a great occd became known as the "Squire of Inchiquin." Gleeson[...]a little over Clare district and established ~is home :,1orth. of _th~ 5 weeks, and it w[...]machines had allotments sold, and thus the town started on its not been invented." career.[...]The prosperity of the town con- CLARE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA : 1. Town Hall . 2. Main street . 3 and 6.[...] | |
[...]expand until the extens ion of the Blyth and Snowto wn railway s to Gladst one, which diverte d[...]I under the leaders hip of Keith been planted . Some years later, a branch of the Lee[...]ayer. Unfortu nately, rain Austra lian Dried Fruits Associ ation was establi shed interfe[...]tranc e to the ground stands an imposi ng A new era of prospe rity began about 1908, and[...]out 1925. In the years 1925-28, of the Parthen on. the fruitgro wers had a severe setback owing to over- In the north-e ast part of the town, a memor ial plot produc tion, and[...]sacrific e in the Great War. Early in its history , Clare was named "The The town itself has many buildin gs and dwellin gs Garden of[...]dwellin gs of the town, and the civic spirit of its inhabit ants, that and a popula tion of 1,1[...]case) of being one of the pretties t towns in the State. people and is said to be one of the best of its kind in Thoma s Wood, that keen observ er, was moved to countr y towns in the State. Six religio us denom ina- say: "This little tow[...]t. Michae l's Archan gel so much in commo n with its lowly Suffolk names ake Church (R.C[...]ilst the educat ional needs Clare has inherit ed someth ing of the other's beauty , of the commu nity are provid ed for by a Public School , someth ing of its settled peace. There the re- C[...]le ntly appoin ted. The town owes much to an active Parks Comm ittee There is also a[...]town, and as a result of £19,000. its efforts the natural beauty of the town has been[...]ii necess ary to extend its plant, and to-day genera tes | |
[...]Panoramic views of Clare, South Australia. for the district 550,000 B.O.T. units annually; has 98 Clare is popular[...]ves, but also fme flat, CLARE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA : I. Vineyards in the v icinity of the town. 2. S[...](/art: C1:J11ft:1iarv ('ommitlte ph-1tus | |
[...]11 CLARE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA : I . The main street from the southern entrance.[...]wr,11 C'omndttre plwl<M Watervale is an attractive town, noted for its fine SYDNEY ANNUAL TENNIS TOURNAM[...]ed at the N.S.W. Lawn Tennis | |
[...]By E.S. and, in fact, provide all the comforts required.[...]lso excellent, and in accord WI scenery, and particularly the majestic waterways, the pleasures[...]d by a com- tion schemes, are not fully valued by Australians fortable train journey of 155 miles from[...]cte f Perhaps the coastal attractions, and such magnets rail with Adelaide, one[...]ween fringed cliffs, whic oversea tourist and the Australian holiday-maker. .[...]re as the Murray River, very aptly termed stately avenue to beautify the steamer's track. H "Australia's Nile," do not get nearly as much atten-[...]leasantly spent than even a paddle boat to edge her way through. h in lazing away t[...]oad placid stream between c~nt~ol of the State Rivers and Water Supply the banks ever changing i[...]ian Government are among is a trip unsurpassed in Australian holiday travel. largest of their kind in t[...]The first important port of call is Swan Hi '[...]soldier settlement in Australia, itself is an ex-[...] | |
[...]both in Victoria and also across the river in New[...]mos! attractive to the holiday-mak er.[...]oldest of Australian settlements. It is about twenty[...]oss tion conditions. In 1920, the district was in its primi- the river. It is a township replete with historic interest. tive state- a scrubby forest of pine, mallee and the Renmark, South Australia's principal irrigation like. Its population consisted of three families. To-[...]ney may be terminated at Swan Hill trolled by the State Rivers and Water Supply Com- or Mildur[...]e the best results from their labours. South Australia for Adelaide. Of the other ports of call, the largest and the most River travelling generally is bound to co[...]is, perhaps, Mildura, the earliest and still its own in Australia as an attractive holiday occupa- the foremost of Victorian irrigation settlements, where, t[...]ing time can be recent holidays several parties made systematic profitably and instructively e[...]osperity on every hand. Mildura was Most of the parties set out in small motor boats inaugurated as an irrigation settlement in 1887, and from Tumut in New South Wales, following the Tumut in less than fif[...]ixty miles until it joined the Murrumbidg ee. Now, more than 13,000 acres of irrigable land are The latter river would be followed to its junction with under intense culture in small hold[...]year is a focal point thread the district. The fruits cultivated are mainly for many char[...] | |
[...]ar .-h }937 Some Interesting Points[...]history of which NEW SOUTH WALES ROADS : J. The Murwillum·[...] | |
[...]xon halfpennies have also been dis- covered, and farthings may have been coined, but as these hammered coins were particularly thin, it was a common practice to cut them across when small change was required. The fact that a cross appeared on the reverse of most of the early pennies, in many cases reaching to the edge of the coin, helped greatly in cutting them into four even farthings. This design of a crnss, in various forms, a[...]the reign of John in 1216, the silver penny was practically the only denomi- nation used. The name[...]nty-four grains. The silver penny has been used almost continuously until the present day, al- though it only appears now as Maundy money, the copper penny being used in ordinary currency since its introduction by George III in 1797. Gold made its first appearance in the English coinage in the re[...]he debased money of these two monarchs, and made new coins of the old standard. The gold coins of the[...]ntain 22 carats pure gold and 2 carats alloy. Some of the coins issued by the early English kings, particularly those of Stephen and Henry II, were very badly made and practically illegible. It is also NEW SOUTH WALES ROADS : I. The road from | |
[...]soon after its adoption, the workmanship reached d state of perfection which has hardly been exceede T[...]nd John Roettier , a Dutchman, .was em- but the practice did not become really common until[...]ployed for cutting the new dies. Thomas Simon, a the reign of Elizabeth, whe[...], the first change occurred in the method known as his "Trial Piece" or the "Petition Crown. of[...]d. A machine which was being Round the edge, in two lines, appear the words: - used in France was introduced, which was known as "The Mill or Screw-press." This machine was used "THOMAS SIMON. MOST HVMBLY. PRAYS. YOVR. for about fifteen years toge[...]ge ORDERED. AND. MORE. ACCVRATELY. EN- was its thinness and large size in relation to its value. GRA VEN. TO. RELIEVE. HIM." For this rea[...]TORIA : I. The beautiful Buchan River. 2. Nowa Nowa Creek. 3. A settlement, Gippsland Lakes . | |
[...]sire for fine coinage. the deplorable state in which we now view it." Apart from tokens, the first copper coins were[...]en minted in the reign of Charles II. These were farthings given since 1772, with such gross faults[...]ence representation of Britannia. It is a strange fact that, present such face as creature nev[...]copper coins were used in ancient Greece something in the likeness of a macaw." and before silver in Rome, yet in England and most It was during this reign, however, although some other countries of modern Europe, copper was not[...]to cause this metal to escape their Apart from the figure of "Britannia," this was t[...] | |
[...]L' n is recogn ised as the most beauti ful coin that has ever sented as the figur[...]one of bronze . As this mixtur e is adven t of a new King, numis matist s, as well as manll harder an[...]e been Chief Engra vers of Seals NEW LIFE F-RE ERVER HOLDS THE HEAD UP. to the Gover nment or Chief Engra vers to the Londo n A new life preser ver recent ly approv ed, keeps Mint.[...]-"Mer chand ising Facts." TENNANT CREEK, CENTRAL AUSTRALIA: This new | |
[...]from Sourabaya to Newcastle, and[...]generally known as "The Maitland[...]almost broadside on, careened to[...]Strenuous efforts were made for some time to[...]at quite close to high-water mark, a dark object, some- would enable her to be moved into deep water; bu[...]depth 23 ft. the size of a cherry. "Merchandising Facts." "QUEER FISH": I. A s ea-slug , noted for its brilliant colouration. 2. Sea urchin. 3. Lima, a[...]s napping together of its shells.[...] | |
[...]lnppe? the air starter, and the big diesel engine T is one thing to[...]s were cast off, and the fifty age in little-known waters of the Great Barrier Reef.[...]ast waters of Pon Denison. The tail of 3 uncharted literary fields lying between subjects and[...]and so could we. members of a satisfied holiday party who attempt to With the[...]lure, full stock was taken of the new surroundings. enough for their clamouring fellow-[...]lk, while stored securely on deck were Because of its unique holiday character, ii threatens th e )arge marq[...]"Dover" stove, radio, a nd Departure from Bowen. refngerator. Half the party were to dine here, a nd There was the usual[...]h a first ' glimpse of the boat which was to be "home" for the next fortnight. Prim and seaworthy[...]ly against tall piles, while the still yelling party milled around in their wrestles with baggage an[...]"Grey Nurse"; Karn, Har- vey, Bill, Joe, Mac and Arty, followed by the popu- lar chaperone couple, Sid and Mums. With all snugged down, it was now good-bye to Bowen, with thoughts of citie[...] | |
[...]nantly suppressed all objections to its aroma.[...]For the majority of the party a rest around[...]the camp site seemed to have the most attrac-[...]land obstinate creaks from the winch the anchor parted mass is fifteen miles long, and lies protectingly across from its bed of coral. Farewell glances were the mouth of[...]ally upwards in of a thousand feet or more. While some were thus steep, wooded hillsides, while to the r[...]me into view, sitting finally in commission, the party and its effects were astride the entrance, and soon was p[...]gem of a bay. At one end a Now Olden, Gumbrell and Armit Islands came tumbled ma[...]ately repaired vigil at the northern end of the Whitsunday Passage. | |
[...]ddon ~ay, an early lunch in the shelter of one of its towering and came to rest in deep inshore wa[...]upwards from the tide lme. ! t the most unusual surroundings of their careers. Still position for the tents was selected among some gia~ with oranges and slices of papaw in hand, th[...]ther~ soon recitation, replete with characteristic "Digger tnm- joined him in the region of t[...]. Other items idled away the happy hours, dinghy party was requisitioned to place three large whi[...]f the flames chased phanto~ potatoes on the rocks some 150ft. away. First came shadows away into[...]iping a call to brea li Across the Whitsunday Passage. fast on a bullock's h[...]aboard. Some had taken an early morning dip m t Heading s[...]stirred the the famous Whitsunday Passage-the steamer route[...]p, where these gaudily-colour ed 1; berland and Whitsunday Groups. It was first of[...]after the famous navigator, we could still share some of the pioneer spirit at being present[...]The Devil Ray Hunt. off this little unchanged part of Australia's coastline. Busy days were the order now, for there wa~ so The misty outlines of Hayman Island, the most nor- much lo see that time would not permit of dawdling. therly of the Whitsundays, ultimately came into view, On the c[...] | |
[...]Langford's ex- manned by Captain Bruce, Mick and Arty. With tensive coral reef flat. The party scattered far and harpoon poised at "the ready,'[...], and Barvey's "bag" was the choicest of the lot; its giant fish, more easily to ensure a possible capt[...]eties of sausage-like beche- was then electrified action. The rope whisked over de-mer lying haphazardl[...]red growths of living coral were groups of jet on its mad way, and with a dexterous movement black sea-[...]ght-inch long needle-like spines. A overside. The now rapidly moving buoy, amid spray mottled reef eel[...]rd an interest- On the way we met a fishing party out from ing lecture on the subject of "The Grea[...]for the very striking and alongside one another. Some friendly exchanges unique display of coral and shells tastefully arranged were made, and some old acquaintances renewed. on tables and shelves. Many specimens of the f[...]om the fringing reefs surrounding the island. spirits. Before taking our leave, we accepted an invi- There were many visitors present in the hall, most 0£ tation from Captain Bert Hallam to visit his[...]t night. Continuing on our way same train as our party. One of the interests on Hay- towards the south[...]g and sun- While Zane Grey's boatman and some of his orga- baking.[...] | |
[...]. f by a wandering three or four of our party. He was was the broken water on the edge of Hook quietly at work in his spacious tent at[...]pany. On closer approach the edge of the cora disposed to disturb him. A real disco[...]of coral flat was like a mighty rampart which seern t 1[...]that we dimensions it reflected great credit upon its builder. m the virgm deep and f[...]was stretched taut over d of Australia. In the same area were the associ~ t frame of wir[...]reefs of Bait and Line, on the inner edge of a th ir: - and gaping jaws lined with galvanis[...]mile wide band of coral growths forming part of t e impressions of the ferociousness with whic[...]e reluctant footsteps we assembled at the water's edge known as Australia's Grand' Canal. For a hrne . I e to[...]"Cheerio" ran along a deep channel close to the edge aboard for our departure. The "Cl:ieerio" was well[...]nd eventually came to rest alongsi·de a over the edge of the reef, and travelling the deep[...]island (or cay) in the making. And who knows bu the first and last time, and on looking shore[...]first dinghy load of the party stepped ashore. T On the morrow a real thrill was provided by a first attraction was the shallow lagoon-like moa visit to Hook[...]hins, a very few to enjoy such an experience, and its strikingly apparent in a setting where everything wad materialisation was something which created an im- a[...]ittle groups formed here an pression life-long in its effect. We were apparently there around some new find, waiting to receive a fef heading straight i[...]words of explanation from Mac and Artie, the natura two hours "chugging" over the calm sea, eager eyes ists of the party. Before long however, even th ~s~ on board detec[...]momen- laggards had caught some of' the "lone wolf" splfl | |
[...]big boulders to turn into quiet chan- ing forms now adorned the distant skyline. The[...]moving from the deeper water at its edge. There was coral-clothed crevices and grottos re[...]nd haste. A tide must as they wandered along the edge of the reef. Sid bring a might[...]big fishes thrust few short hours of its allotted span. their tails skywards while feedin[...]f the Other waders witnessed the unexpected darting elevated shingle bank marking the starting point of rushes of reef cod and coloured parro[...]line to cheer and these fishes caused feminine hearts to flutter as they make fun of the[...]ed to wade in water above their waists before and sometimes their glistening backs broke the sur-[...]ferred safely to the "Cheerio" intact with trophies, eddies and ripples marked their wa[...]headed homeward to our distant haven on Hook[...]ing light farewell gazes were cast All these new experiences were engaging almost astern at the great expanse of H[...]noticed that time the tide waters now raced and tumbled in a most and tide were going about their business of waiti[...]men were said to have been marooned noticed an almost imperceptible change coming over[...]f any unfortunate expectancy was in the air as if something was in such a predica[...]ust begun to settle down for a distant outer reef edge appeared to become angrier comf[...]the next and and the surrounding sea seemed to impart a restless final thrill of that eventful day was provided. All in a sympathy. Almost in a moment the tide had turned.[...]ight sea had As a giant awakened from lethargic inactivity, the changed. The "Cheerio[...]led the deepening reefs. For some this was a new experience. Now I. At the watering pl[...] | |
[...]Mar c h J937 thoroughly at home on board, the embryo sailors return again to the silence of its splen d 1'd 1·solation,[...]move. Looking back into Braddon Bay, some 1 cl- | |
[...]conut palms at camp site, Shaw Island. mighty Whitsunday Island. The trip through the[...]ibes the islands as "diversified with woods and | |
[...]rkers were then free forests of Whitsunday Island. At the S1te . s once to explore the gorge with others of the !?arty who had[...]red m stragglmg and shrouded its rotted remains. In those paS t a;s groups over th[...]as cleared for our camp under thR able to enjoy a most impressive view of the inlet and spreadmg branches of a lone coconut palm by ; its surrounding s. The high, rising shores completely[...]ve dwarfed the "Cheerio" as it strained gently at its were barely fifteen feet from the o[...]boulders uncovered by the tide. the edge of the sand and the evenings program~de Capta[...]announced its encroachme nt on the embers wi before nightfall. Moving out again into the Whitsun- great sizzling and upward rush of[...]of Red Emperor was voted a delicacy when fne d stateliness of the tall straight pines rearing their he[...]Exploring Gulnare Inlet. snowy wake, the "Cheerio"' made out of the inlet to tu[...]among the hills some three or four miles further a on 9 sea was had aw[...]id Island was made out from the massive bulk of Whitsunday , the shore of Whitsunday Island. the and even[...]ed a stream of fresh water quiet of our new surrounding s it was hard ~o red 1~ which hurried[...]ea. Here was The Austrc1lia. For some four miles or so the "Cheen~ Watering Place, so n[...]chugged on its way by jungle-clad banks, where t[...] | |
[...]g- tropical growth. This was the most substantial relic ing to the trees. It was this[...]rain torrents which had cast the earth and boulders and numbers were later secured with little effort. As against its side to choke the place that was a sub- the pass[...]n earlier days. a halt, and a dinghy load of the party repaired to the Plunging on, the party scrambled over and higher reach es along a narro[...]ers they w aded happily ing its path. Across flat piaces where the hollowed ashor[...]id water overhung with the jungle , an experience new and quaint for conven- jungle[...]of dead and even re turn to be made to the main party again. living trees[...]ed over where it had Reflecting on the scene now from a dwelling in measured its length among the rocks in the gorge drab suburbia[...]quiet of tearing torrent from some summer squall. The grow- the secluded place, towe[...]he beach. Ranging about in the sense that all was new and changing in the in a fr[...]rin tree which had yielded abundant along little-known sea tracks. winter fruit to past visiting parties, we sorely missed Exploration of th[...]isappointing to leave beautiful Cid Harbour gave some of us the much-desired opportunity to[...]With the advent of the new day, breakfast was bulk was soon seen to move fro[...]ired to and those of us who knew could appreciate the[...]ed haven to a the brook to rinse towels and other articles in the[...]navy which had lately so thoroughly surveyed its abundant running water. These chores completed, a Party was formed to climb upwards along the gor[...] | |
[...]acity. Equally impressive were the na~~! of the Whitsunday Passage. A fifteen-mile run[...]ssage between Molle and Mid Someone remarked that they reminded one of Molle Islan[...]of alcoho mainland range, this waterway proved a new scenic come trickling down the rocks." gem. The mountain slopes rose almost abruptly from Eventually we[...]ed valleys as yet unaltered by almost endless fields of mature sugar-cane waved ar: the[...]last someone with keen sight discovered one comfor - the an[...]ably wedged in a fork far above our heads. An° th;r ceased[...]be taken. T i8 lonely strand was home.[...]overed the water, and the banks droope able, the party unanimously decided to essay the[...]ll, which was track that led through the bush for some distance then in full operatio[...]eks and a low, steep hill were crossed within a quarter of a mile or less. Jim, the driver,[...]"Cheerio" party, many of whom sported shorts an[...]d told us that this section was known as the switch- shirts,[...] | |
[...]everyone managed to gather what it was all about, most eccentric behaviour. The reader can well[...]fted from whirling centrifuges by Scattered parties in the main street could easily the operatives for the satisfaction of the inquisitive, be located by the b[...]er that would be accorded of the partially processed sugar as it was being fed some freak of Nature, accompanied them from shop[...]m a pipe-line into a waiting bosom of one of our party. With a shouted invitation cask. Some horses hem proved hard to disperse as of "Come on[...]was being uncle" set off along the footway like some modern ravenously licked from the gr[...]y little heads of prime sugar cane, while most of the others bore Were counted in from the milli[...]ren gathered principal restaurant was heartily assailed. For the again on the footway, lickin[...]eat for the board, l::etter to receive some obeisances, and prompt- little ones had a fitting ending with a scrambling for ly executed a most creditable pas seul in and out ~ozens of pennies subscribed by our party and tossed among the plates and suga[...]itchen, and and Bill who led the youngsters in a parting cheer for the "Cheerio," followed by a resound[...]nspection of the nearby sugar mill. This proved a most instructive treat, but what with the maze. of ~achinery and its cbtter and clang, vocal explana- tions wer[...] | |
[...]de d the truck for the return stately , silent trees of the hillside bush bore tlieY[...]Ah ead was almost in view of the sea again. We ran past Canno n Va[...]for mount ed a headla nd to run down its further side on Island in[...]advent urer has lived for years /~he Departure from the Mainla nd Camp. Enjoya bl[...] | |
[...]than formerly in this height was V!hitsunday Peak, rising majestically over section, we w[...]the level of the sea. The great island Schute and its associated islets, which make the[...]whence is obtained the best impression of its forty- scenic waterways.[...]of all but two other islands off waters of the Whitsunday Passage there was im- Qu[...]er reminder of the magnitude Now nearer to hand were the low, grassy slopes of our[...]shepherd and his wife; the lease is could provide some new feature to quicken our held[...]ty of the island passed was the exact counterpart of the verdant and crowded sea over which we moved. One new ex- picturesque eastern slo[...]past beauty. Local history has it events of each new day. t[...]monsoonal seasons of each year. attractive name of Long Island Sound, and is a nar-[...]ed themselves for a obtruding upon the narrowest part of the Whitsunday few minutes collecting[...] | |
[...]row· foot peak of conical Pentecost Island, with its bare, rocky crown which drops away in almost sheer escarpments on the eastern[...]bow, and every moment g ]ear face. We passed this stately sentinel lo the gateway of the Cum- in[...]d I Sternwards the Whitsundays were seen to be dwindling in[...]be crowded in upon the wide base of Whitsunday until they could[...]_t~t d no longer be distinguished as separate units. All were gradually As it turned out, th[...]ight of the towing of la ets towering height of Whitsunday Craq (1,175 feet) stood out clear[...]es of the trek to the be~c 1. eastern corner of Whitsunday was seen the faint outline of Hasle-[...]to come in a _rare en/.~~ wood, isle of promise. Its unusual scenic charm and rich fringing men[...]of this, our. i reefs had been lauded by Mac and Artie, the indefatigable regu temporary home during the passage of the fourteen days crui~~-ht Jars. Then and there some of us made a mental resolve to visit this place[...]was fading in the western sky. Usage had by now ~ade ':"i t;;s[...]rtia tree, Lindeman and Shaw took shape and character as the lesseni,11 silvery underside[...]night was particularly uproarious. Thick carpets of follen It was not until some time later that the compact dimensionz fronds proved to be most combustible fuel, and the high, leap he of Linde[...]ar of flame and a trail of sparks in his wak~- parties. The last was very soon to be vindicated in ou[...]re the line of neat grass huts forming thll attraction at the tourist resort presided over by Captain[...]veritable grove of coconut palms! These stately plants have a subtle appeal to visitors from the more temperate climes of the south. Somehow they symbolise the romance of the tropics anrl create its atmosphere. Thus 11 was not unnatural that some intensely " QUEER FISH," GREAT BARRIE[...] | |
[...]·- CENTRAL AUSTRALIA:- !. Aboriginal woman ("Gin") and children at Coo[...]he brought to a close with our final acknowledgment of the insistent unique location, the circumstances and the spontaneity of the act signals of recall to the "Cheerio" from[...]rina (she-oak) foliage the privi- pursuit of new adventures. leged audience registered a lasting i[...]ndeman Island. From then on any torch dancers in artificial settings on city The fo[...]na:- ~he beach, and the shipb'.)ard dwellers departed in the dinghy. row belt of shallow r[...]rily to inspect the establishment, croached upon its extremities.[...]Coconuts were quite naturally the first attraction, and great ishing again the launch's fou[...]quantities of their milk and flesh were consumed. Some climbed island's unlimited supply. Wh[...]ss the sand to the dinghy, this essential ss active, quested among the quantities of fallen nuts l[...]were free to seek the interests the new place had to offer. shaken near expectant ears f[...]Groups ranged everywhere about the s trand . Some peered The finds were split asunder with deft bl[...]dtmbed for by Ivan, were later destined to arrive home with him glassed-in social hall attracted some attention. Here was found in f_ar-away Sydney.[...]he tall, yellow back of the hall was a most wonderful fernery a veritable tropic grass at the[...]k were found feasting their bhis faced east. a quarter of heavier weather, and was flanked with[...]ers and dead coral fragments right to the water's edge. To colour-splashed crotons and a host[...]enge the climbers the tropics are the home of the mandarin, for this growth com- ~mong us.[...]bout the prospect obtained of Kennedy Sound, with its fringe given for the lapse resulting in the[...]good to be school boys again, and this particular circumstance was ,, etr Pho•ographic appe[...]he end of the beach bore the pre ashion Mac and Artie juggled with tripods and stand cameras tentious designation of museum over a central doorway approached on hillslope an[...]by a few steep steps. This was a most welcome discovery, and f As each person or group returned to the beach from their it attracted every member of the party. As we crowded forward orays they took a welcome bathe in the inviting water so con- we heartily commended the fore thought of the organ[...] | |
[...]March !93'1 CENTRAL AUSTRALIA: Alice Springs, from Anzac Hill. In the distance[...]true life colours, surpassing the display we party eventually yielded an adequate breakfast supply[...]uerading under the name of Moses | |
[...]3'i CENTRAL AUSTRALIA : These illustrations, in conjunction with those[...]city " of Central Australia is larger than most people realise.[...]ramme of fishing. Full advantage was | |
[...]quite irresistib1e to most of the women-folk. But time beja~ of At 6[...]of those in camp, reminding them_ that an early start the stragg,ers was rounded up, and from[...]et the dinghies waitin~, for th~m at the water's edge. Still in the crisp air of dawn the Cheerio steam[...]overboa rd , a; , smoothly away, while thP, spirits of those aboard were somewhat within a fc;w minutes everyone wa[...]descent as rainbows. is biles of fish was partaken ir. a most unusual sethng. Only a few had hsh was added to the pile on deck until at last th e d by now found it necessary to anoint_ their limbs against[...]nct Coo\..ie's summons to the long overlu~ burn; most had achieved that sublime state of immunity which repa st becoming[...]' Before mid-day we had furrowed a snowy wake over nearly[...]0 ap~eared as if from nowhere, two lone specks on the, horizon,[...]l whl a permanent and authentic recor art but connected by a single reel system. Redhill wa[...]thrilling hour of sport. ~~anite outcrop rearing itself less than two hundred feet above Preparations were then made for departure, and presently: ii the surrounding square mil[...]er the sunlit seas the course .,,e different character, Buehy Island coral cay lay low and flat, ,he[...]ours before. Our last day was brilliant green of its crown of pisonia_ tree~ in stdkin? contrast t<.i[...]keep the fun and ribaldry at its old level but ne,lther on boar form and a myriad[...]• spirits Janeways were traversed where the sea gardens grew .err[...]heavy hearts we sought our sleepinq places to face the inevit[...]as it sped down to bite a hold st arted on the long westward run to the township of Mac[...]the gaudy, finny inhctbitants of the reel were startled from[...]nel, between Keswick and St Bees Islands. some ten mHes[...]Scawfell. The old established homestead of the Bussellll farn y sight was sufficient[...]mselves with triumphant shouts as they held aloft some i~land sea. The final sixtAen miles[...]soi IIoquy, m · most cases terminating' with a firm reso1ve tO returnd deaned would be destined to end its days as a prized exhibit on[...]again some day to try and catch the ;itmosphere of a unique an some cottage shelf.[...] | |
[...]ernme nt records were locked degree, despoiled of its natural beauty, by the build- when Alexande[...]A unique feature of this remarkabl e old home is Bay House, which has been visited by many hund[...]the ornate cantilever staircase, the only one of its of people in recent years, is an interesting relic of kind in Sydney. This, the stateliest mansion ever built Sydney's earlier days. T[...]ainm ent, for it has been leased and When the home was in all its glory, as Conrad restored to something of its original glory. It is Maartens painted it in his famous picture in Sydney pleasing to note that the work has been carried out National Gallery, a visitor from England described it[...]ashion of thus :-"A few days ago I saw one of the most perfect the bygone generation s and entir[...]w in my life. A drive to the house is with its traditions. cut through rocks covered with splend[...]oom is over 400 feet long opening on to a mansion homes, is most interesting . It is well known terrace which will be enclosed. Along the[...]o recall that Alexande r Macleay this unique home. was a keen horticultur ist, and that plan[...]demanded their subdivisio n, A merica. There are some people in Sydney to-day and the old home has long stood bleak and neglected who remember i[...]ay's wonderful afterwards attending to affairs of State. garden to-day is the very centre of the most valuable This interesting personalit y, Alexa[...]ay, flat sites in Sydney. It is perhaps the most valuable died in 1848. He had no less than sevent[...]th Bay and romped on the lawns surroundi ng their home and in the wonderful ballroom. William Maclea[...]abeth Bay House then passed to Colonel James Mac- arthur Onslow, who leased it to Mr. George Michaelis. In 1927, the house and what remained of a fine estate was offered at auction. For over thirty years this home ELIZABETH BAY HOUSE, Sydney, New South | |
[...]Commonwealth Bank now holds t is[...](Newtown Branch), 3. Time, 37 secs.[...]Bank), l; R. I. Gillies (National Bankl,[...]~i:,~:~~i:.d, 2. A Northern New South Wales Bank of N.S.W., 2; National Bank 0[...]dicap for Men Over Thirty Years of ming Club held its Eleventh Annual Carnival on[...]S. J. Heatley, Thursday night, 4th Mardi, at the New Olympic Pool, 3. Time, 38 3/5 s[...]ce of All Banks (Chubb for 1937, with the Bank of New South Wales in second Cup Event)-Rural Bank, l; Bank of N.S.W., 2; place and the Rural Bank of New South Wales third. C.B.C.S., 3[...]years that com- Inter-departmental 550 Yards Relay Race for Men petitions have[...]. at present is very interesting, as the Bank -of New[...] | |
[...]rtrude Wray on holiday trips abroad. Their departure was, of course, the occasion for many farewell parties of both formal and private nature, one of the[...]n, our librarian, was entertained at a 5 o'clock party at "Monterey" in Queen's Road by Miss Viva Hale.[...]dically. The proceedings terminated in the whole party repairing to the home of Mrs. Lee (nee Eileen Levington) for the rest of the evening. Altogether it was a most enjoyable evening. Miss Zillah Price also gav[...]tations from Melbourne staff in the form of a handsome dining-room clock to Miss Holloway and to Miss Sugden an attractive hall mirror and circular silver tray. SOUTHERN CENTRAL AUSTRALIA: I. In the Wilmington[...]Springs, Central Australia. ADELAIDE.- The past month in Ade- laide has bee[...]staff enjoy- matches were responsible for some very fine ing the drive of twenty-one miles from[...]ic was voted a great success, team has no home ground, and sadly lacks practice. and congratulations are due to Mr. Greig and[...]d the Bank neen and Brinsley) easily defeated the State Bank by of New South Wales, the scores being: Common- | |
[...]nd C. Dumas were the star fieldsmen. The and this now becomes our prnperty. Results in cer- Commonwealt[...]the month another officer of the B. & S. Department received notice of transfer; this time Mr. Bu[...]ank of Adelaide, 3. Time, 1 min. 18 2 B. &·s. Department especially. secs.[...]e Ugly Dive-M. A. Blake, 1; H. D. Stewart, 2; R swimmers; interest was sustained to the en[...]Added attractions were the 220 Yards[...]Championship of South Australia. The carnival owes much of its succe~s[...]particular to the enthusiastic carniva[...]w~st from the G.P.O. 2. Fishing boats at Hobart,[...] | |
[...]t and sport. D. P. Maclaren, Newcastle, to N'castle West, 16/2/37. The best wi[...]her arm. We hope that this member will soon mend its ways, and that she will be back :1mongst us in th[...]t this office during the month. Mr. Rampant renewed many old friend- ships when hEJ reported for du[...], 5/2/37. C. K. Ashford, C.S.B., Sydney, to New- castle, 8/2/37. I. S. Bell, Ballarat, to B[...]icken, Perth, to Merredin, 8/2/37. IN TWO STATES : I. Rainy day at Kingston, Tas- | |
[...]March 1937 SOUTH COAST, NEW SOUTH WALES: I. Big game anglers' launches at Ber[...]S. T. Hodgman, Hobart- daughter. | |
[...]QUARTERL Y STAFF[...]COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA JUNE. 1937[...]T is a very happy augury that this, the first quarterly issue of "Bank Notes,"[...]ffer Sir Ernest Riddle congratulati ons upon satisfactory improveme[...]Japan via Singapore, returning to Australia via Canada. Following their[...]rival in Sydney, Sir Ernest and Lady Riddle spent some time in the country,[...]their overseas trip. Both are now considerabl y recovered to good health, Sir Ernest resuming the activities of his high office on 1st May.[...]ly magazine. We feel that all readers should find something of interest and entertainme nt in our first number under the new plan, but the serious student has not been overlooked. Sound articles on wheat and wool by men of high standing and expert knowledge, present clearly the (present) position of these,[...]The magazine is still, of course, essentially Australian in outlook and presen- tation, and informative articles dealing with all phases of our national life and our prima[...]re urged to overlook no staff item which has true news value, and to sen[...]vivid description of the upheaval at Rabaul, and its effect upon the staff and the[...] | |
[...]~us!rali a and most other countrie s pursued a wise[...]70,000.000 dur- have shown. The world's mills are now depend ent ing the two years ending 30th June, 19[...]m ing countrie s earned as small provide d by the fact that the total revenue from the stock~ of[...]ubse- consum ers import supplie s are Australi a, New Zea- quent years: -[...]on hand m the United States display ed decided re-[...]1st January , 1937, was at the lowe st Apart from all other causes a conside rable expan- leve[...]partly to the fillip to trade in England owing to[...]. Consum ption of It subsequ ently receded to some degree,[...]!he sheep s staple in United States was 60r{ greater quantity estimat ed[...]since pre-war times. That increase has been partially caused by improv ement in the class[...]but extensio n in the number of sheep has been to some materi[...]the world's markets as an active purchas er. monwe alth totalled 85,000,00[...]m Australi a to Italy compar ed with various States as follows :-[...]before. Czech~ -Slovak ia Poland New South Wales . . . . . . . . . . . . 56,000,000[...]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Australia (estimated) . . . . . . •[...]tocks of wool at 30th June, South Australia. . .[...]season, but It is worthy of note that New South Wales has half[...]activity in those the flocks of the Commo nwealth , but with the freeing Amen: a and New Zealand . Her[...]area of souther n Queens land pear by the cactobla stis parasite , an a[...] | |
[...]157,350,000 lbs. of staple fibre being manufactured m United Kingdom . .[...]781 trade brightened. On experience to date artificiaI United States.. 89,832 263,164[...]The Future. New Zealand . . . . 735 365[...]Notable increases are shown by the United States, favourable effects, particularly in the use of foodstuffs 173,332 bales;[...]lgium, 63,430 bales; Germany, 45,740 United States will probably again import wool exten-[...]Czechslovakia, 8,704 sively, but her buying activity has always been sub- bales; Canada, 6[...]iect to much fluctuation. Opinion differs in the States and Hongkong, 2,258 bales. Shipments[...]red basis, makes wool dear in America. That fact tends[...]rity of prices BANKS PROMOTE CHARACTER LOANS. is high. If the present Government'[...]Two hundred and twenty banks in all parts 01 business and wages are successful, howev[...]the United States have founded a new department wool may not diminish consumption to a m[...]he past year, and hundreds more are pre- the States have shown reduction. America is one of[...]efore, ending 31st May last, her purchases in Australia and are working lower. The National City Bank of were 263,000 bales compared with 17,000 bales two New York, the pioneer and biggest institution in the[...]at buying would field, recently cut its rate from 6 per cent. to 4 per materially ass[...]onwealth Exports. Shipments of wool from Australia show the rela- ST[...]ntity a an entire season.-"Merchandising Facts" | |
[...]Ma.na.ger O FFICERS of our service who at some period | |
[...]covered car Bowditch and Hawkins) of the Bank of New South and party made an abrupt halt. Wales and visit a native "s[...]d sought to perform, when with a violent roar the new volcano refuge from the terr[...]n The morale of the party, especially the women Island. From our viewpoint[...]e a living memory, for this effect was visible in its cruel majesty-a fascinating,[...] | |
[...]refugees el~ctrical storm and its accompanying filth was again at the house.[...]That big-hearted planter, J. O. Smith, ':'as They stayed there the night and after a most trying amongst us continually wi[...]sleepmg on the floor with newspapers for gr'?un torrential waters covering the[...]ts, and through that night his Satanic Maie st y party eventually reached Wunawutung, where the[...]m, but what a relief it was to greet the dawn. a party. The women in "Marys" (native women's[...]About 11 a.m. on Monday the 30th, someone five feet long about their loins).[...] | |
[...]r the circumst ances, greatly relieved. The new crater, approxim ately 700 feet high,[...]pi Crater from three dog biscuits, which we had lived on for three days, cones. H[...]arrange some order, and on W ednesda y I decided That gr[...]ugh, a man close to the allotted span and one of New Guinea Police met us. He quickly com-[...]refugees , I succeed ed in charterin g the old scboone r to the Bank. Three-qu arters of an hour was allowed "Muru[...]ough The craters were still active, and although in- the deep mounds of d[...] | |
[...]r lorry, driven by Warran t- cou:1ter and half a ledger desk, as well as a few O fficer Normoy le, rea[...]The craters, though still smoking , had no~ quarter of a mile out. Still our chaps never baulked .[...]women to Australia, was accomp lished, and[...]one's staff, Notes", tho11yh it miyht with some justification whose loyalty and ser-[...]able leading article_ ~f tl~c Rabaltl Times, published ing c[...]h had our only drink and "A t this partirnlar moment we refrain from though c[...]ture. Ei•cn the most usually serene i11di1·idlta[ is suff cr- not[...]ing fro,_11 the reaction of nervous strain, af fer the except that we w[...]ew da3•s, and his Ollflook The Bank of New Sou th living under strange has become[...]enc e Both the volcano es and our mental state must The tidal wave a o[...] | |
[...]at work making desks, etc., boarded at Nodup by some hundreds of European s and conver[...]Chubb's Safe well filled with Australian notes and compleme nt was then taken to Kokopo,[...]Branch of the Commonw ealth Bank of Australia was The "Golden Bear", American Copra vesse[...]representi ng the Commonw ealth Bank of Australia. Gradually the people are returning, but wh[...]r was the first Manager and Mr. changed Rabaul awaits them, a scene of_ desolation . D. W. G[...]is covered with pumice, Mr. A. C. Martin joined the Branch a few months and the beautifu[...]d out residences , stripped and broken trees and hedges, the advantage s that would be avai[...]embers of the communit y by the establishm ent of most unpleasar{ t, due principall y to the dust (which the Bank which would transact all classes of Banking is feet deep) and the lack of drinking water. business, and he stated that any financial trans- However, Rabaul will live again. Her darkest actions which had been conducted through private hour[...]le assistance to the communit y. Australia was founded. The first transactio n in the books of the new By D. W. GRAY[...]ho volume of business was transacted on the opening was then Accounta nt at Head Office, and Mr. day. We establishe d an Australian Currency and D. W. Gray departed from Sydney for Rabaul per the[...]n Island Ports and called opening up new accounts and attending to other[...] | |
[...]derable amount of very strenuous time taking deposits and counting Ger- Australian silver (mostly 1/- and 2/-) was required·1for[...]silver, as ii was not legal to nigs to the £1 Australian =[...]ives got full value of 1/- big master he come now, he new feller cers at the out-sta[...]ler too much. you look, late German New Guinea, !0 to keep faith with the Natives him[...]e fluctua- stop place bclo11g111u. him. now he come h"re established Commonwealth[...]i'd e nts v mark, which they did. It was new feller nrnsler ·• hP gamrno11. Suppo"' e in these parts found the Sa - strange at first handling the you work good with this new feller master ings Bank Agenc[...]k.ii-kai; he no German New Guinea, as 5-10-20-50-100-500-1000 marks fig[...]t was necessary ,o making paper Lefore this new fel !er master Kaiser Wilhelm's[...]uru, the separately, and later on the ltim new fellow paper longa man belorwa[...]Marshall Is- German money was shipped new feller master, he look out go~cl[...]a 0 were issued by us, and at that (English) new feller master he like him a[...]miles with a native popula- Australia on London were at same you piccanin alonga h[...]miles with nativ~ population be converted into Australian vnth you. l on no fight other feller black[...]ed, ~oon. Bye-and-bye ship belongina new ing of over 100 islands, some and all settlements were feller ~a-.te[...]- belongma you l ou look out him now room for a single pb.ntation;[...]thers, for instance ders, etc., in cash or credits him all the same. - ·[...]New Britain and New Irelan?, tralia, or other' parts of the Me been talk with yon now, now vou o-iv<• are a fair size, New Brita!Il world. three good feller cheers helongina new f;ll er covering about 13,0[...] | |
[...]at black soil p1ams of the iar west of New South Wales, where the area of Hat coun·· t[...]ere, too, may be found the curious ani.- mal known as the ·'go- anna." It is found in many parts of Australia, but nere particularly it is classed as Public Enemy No. 1. Un- iustly so, perhaps, for it is entitled to some respect as the greatest "all-rounder' of the b[...]capacity. islands as far as Fiji, but not in Australia. Our outlawed "goanna," a more daring fowl[...]than ihe the deadliest snakes, and their eggs are its daily dingo, is Australia's largest lizard, and probably the prey. A striking proof of this was only recently forth- most accomplished reptile in the world.[...]a goanna five feet long, and it was noticed that some- swimmer, it can burrow like a rabbit, and dive like a thing was protruding from its mouth. A visitor to the shag. It can defend itself against any foe except station gave it a tug a[...]nothing in the way of fur, feather or found, had partly consumed an enormous centipede, bone. It is independent from the day it first digs its and the goanna had swallowed both. own way out fr[...]when chased, or will keep the tree trunk between itself stream or even underground. A big goanna will[...]an or a covered with a greasy scum, in pursuit of some horse, digging in its needle-like claws. Sticks and rotting carcase in[...]but on trips across germs. The filthiest feeder known, it will practically the black-soil plains of New South Wales can be seen live inside a dead and bl[...]he superlative in utterly gorged. For this reason its savage bite or a ugliness, often up to six feet i[...]m the sharp claws may lead to blood- mistaken for some form of hideous crocodile. poisoning.[...]It is protected only in a few rabbit areas; its grown, and the biggest species are those i[...] | |
[...]the surf breaking on the reef. Misima Island Some Facts About New Guinea. is very mounta[...]with forest timber and palms. I N this article I shall endeavour to give a bne± NEW GUINEA. - "'Boys" lined up | |
[...]12,000 feet in height in some parts.[...]Murder, of course, is part of the[...]made friends with the Governmen NEW GUINEA. -!. The Reside ncy, Bwaguoia. 2. Ave nue[...]man has stolen to his people just exactly what the Government stands another man's wife.[...]a real interest in the welfare of its natives. It is in- go to gaol for the adultery, but for the fact that he stoie sisted that gardens b[...]e careful when with strained faces, they pour out some to chills, colds, influenza and pne[...]tedly interesting, and yet requires much a "green something," that will presently bring death skill, experience, tact, and physical fitness. to the threatened one if t[...]ficulty by charging the man with "pretending to practise sorcery," for which he is liable to six months[...]tained, and all patrol officers and magis- NEW GUIN EA. - I. Bwaguoia Harbour | |
[...]Whe at Sur vive s Dep ress ion.-Th Australia's Wh eat Industry.[...]ided an enor- EASURED by its real nati onal wor[...]Com mon - was the fact that whe at-g row ing prov[...]ises with the factories, on[...]flour mills, and as a prim ary indu or desi gn, its rise and prog ress sync[...]its exte nsio n und er[...]stitu tion in 1900 indu strie s that subs idis e its agri cult ure[...]imp orta nt part alw ays adju sted itsel f ever hav e sinc e play ed such an[...]its ince ptio n, had lo:W pric es they wer e follo we[...]ter crop s and high er pric es. a Fed eral Dep artm ent of Agr icul ture[...]m Jas. Farr er, may hav e spre ad its Factors that Infl uenc e Pric es. The the lat[...]l pric e fact or-i s th e field of activ ity,[...]ed defi ant to all pen sati ng bene fits to whe atgr , or eve n disp uted , but ultim atel[...]and now that ihe bush els; 1926 to 1931, 4,160; 1934 to 1[...]mus t be give n to the poss ible duc ing a new whe at und er the Stat[...]next Nov emb er a Dep artm ent, whi ch may prov e very new vari ety, crop s that will be harv este d[...]. last mon th put this new whe at supe ri[...]s up to its acre age, and this con[...]the Com mon grow n. If Mr. Mac lndo e's new vari ent repu tatio n the[...] | |
[...]15 Australia's Likely Increase in Acreage.- In most methods and of his eminent c1v1c worth; all will | |
[...]this new-fangled keyless lock merely hold a candle I N the[...]lo the bare feet of the man who knew the combina-[...]or a century-a war between cracksmen and safe manufacturers for high method of[...]with which theY This unheralded war has been particularly felt in npped open the bac[...]e past two years over 1,200 Now the strong box has a 100-ton door, walls of Banks[...]ernated indebted to "Esquire" for an illuminating article with five-ply drill-proof[...]ded iro~ a~d setting out the defence and offence tactics which steel, all bound toge[...]tunnelled underground down an alley almost a block after Linus Yale, Junr., had publ[...] | |
[...]re burglary it is engineering, and ii offers some insight into to-day's problem of how to make a[...]There are thousands of safes in the U.S.A. now, protected in such a manner, and not one has ev[...]y-four hours a day connected to police head- quarters. Smack that cabinet with your bat, and inside[...]his manner the cracksman has been robbed of his most vital factor- the time to work. The enormous new vaults re- cently completed for the U.S. Treasu[...]The rugged_ strength and high standard of most modern efficiency of the great[...]der. With night-time attacks frustrated, bandits quickly John Dillinger, well known in the U.S.A., once got the idea of hold-up in t[...]e safeguards against every vital bank entrance a part of the alarm system. such a rapidity of action and organised cracksmen Thus when the suave gentleman with the brief-case nowadays rarely give a second thought to Banks in ste[...]Our safe deposit vault system, as we know it, is a All that happened was that the offi[...]d as nothing was simpler than to add, say, ten digits to the m an kind itself, as it has always been necessary for | |
[...]ection of the 5,597 safes. man to safeguard in some manner or other his valu- s1derable proportions, did people begin to attach | |
[...]ary bundy, being connected to various listening- Australia at the end of 1931, and a description of the[...]d such a ceiling treated in old ivory tints, and its walls are sound be heard, the watchman wou[...]ing and at Police Headquarters. When this had been On the left of the pu[...]open position, protec- groined ceilings and handsome barrel domes. tion against unauth[...]n. Any persons, not being hirers, may also be manufactured by Chubbs. This door was exhibited[...]mit after one against a successful guess. Despite its enormous it has been passed at the counte[...]ighty obstacle to clandestine progress. It fits into position as tightly as a cork in a bottle, a[...]l a big locking-bolt, and a burglar alarm would start to ring madly both in the safe de- posit and at Police Head- quarters. No one gees into the safe deposit[...] | |
[...]many thous ands of home-[...]used at home , when adequ ate[...]us tration . This s tudy, know n. Visits to the vaults by Max Dupain , e mphas i ses[...]a The Bank, of cours e, has no know ledge turne d in the lock.[...]rente r in safe depos its, when , years after the death or diir intim[...]nd retire Some times , howe ver, there is clear ly a trage[...]r a certificate The depo sit cham ber itself is fitted with a numb[...] | |
[...]t Hume High- way between Yass and Gundagai, New South[...]agitating propellers assist in its treatment with filter Wales, the monotony of the[...]cess and is thence pumped on its long journey many must have wondered what this st[...]usly conducted me apart from the varying distances to other towns over th[...]quoted, while the proposed extension to Wyalong most interesting, as well as to me very surprising.[...]ately 100 miles. This filtration plant, which is known as the South- It is[...]ockinbingal, Coota- are mostly located in comparatively dry country, mu[...] | |
[...]at the Euro bin Falls bridg e. ing some of[...]the most siren whic h rose in a screa ming cresc endo , like a of the news we had just heard . Even[...]deny wail of some evil spirit of the moun tain some ers[...]t those unfe nced bend s by this time some forty twen ty minu[...]a me the profo und depth s and ii was now[...]y the nigh t befor e, we migh t actua lly break i[...]red at a more delec s Valle y, with its hops , tobac co, and pine plant[...]from its siren[...]obtai ning at any point anno unce its appr[...]it was with almo st startl ing sudd enne ss that the west[...]d, betw een the snow[...]pend ence , for it form s no part of Victo the chale t. The chale t faces in an in its inde[...]essiv e ramp arts, for I[...]less than fifty yard s. And now, havin g trave[...]just com- geog for the some what devio us journ ey we had[...] | |
[...]know to-day. Later it was found[...]of Bright, takes its place with[...]ing the first to conquer the most[...]plateau that its general surface[...]tors and the most extraordinary[...]action as the cause, but it was[...]What has actually happened[...]mon- from east to west about four miles across at its widest ster, lighter in colour than most of its fellows, strikes part; the area of the plateau is about 13½ sq. miles. one as little short of absurd, for its sheer sides reach Hume and Hovell were the first white men to dis- a height of about thirty feet, its top surface affords cover Buffalo. That wa[...] | |
[...]hich he had attached which gave the most sincere promises of a clear view, a wire ladder.[...]his ladder up the side but when we started up the rocky ascent we felt some and made the rope fast to a tree. Quite a simple[...]must have been in his mind There was something uncanny in the wait on that as to what would[...]and with a suddenness, which was almost startling, The Horn and The Cathedral also figure a[...]bon of road in the foreground. The Cathedral and (somewhat like a cheque book) has been placed at[...]lian Alps. on the plateau, is accomplished now by a steep and In the figures[...]orn we find narrow track, and involves a climb of some six hun- the explanation of[...] | |
[...]my own imagination, more and more, as departure by that dewy scent of the bush which day foll[...]nces to animals and humans- Bogong and its companions etched sharply in black in the major[...]Rock, the Piano At Eurobin Falls the new day was not too new to Rock, the Seal, the Pig, Rebecca at the Well,[...]d It is here, on the eastern side, that the most pre- in a clearing by the roadside, while the rabbits, dis- cipitous aspect is found, and the chalet,[...]l to the vision and enterprise of the almost beneath our front wheels. pioneers who construct[...]I arrived at the little railway station when most carious spurs which lie below those great outcro[...]when they might well have been forgiven most comfortable; before the strengthening sunlight[...]ine of lesser resistance by develop- had found its way into the valley to disperse the low- mg the original track which found its conclusion, with lying patches of mist, and[...]the direction of Bright. How well immediate contact whh scenery which seems to I remem[...]ve so little "Here she comes," said someone on the platform. thought to the beauty of their own country that they I almost disbelieved the dial of a reliable watch. must f[...]e Buffalo I had seen much to surprise me, beyond Australian shores. but th[...]as as, indeed, was everyone else pro- Australian Aboriginal Words and Their foundly impressed by[...]place. Aumuna: Residing. Awinya: Mosquito. of some eighty miles, and the Ovens River glinting in the[...]th Glycerine is coming into food manufacturing trades those dark granite sides sharp[...]s product is from the verandah-rail of the chalet itself, I never employed in new processes for preserving meats, in wearied of the[...]ceful valleys, the gentle treating dried fruits and dates, making frozen confec- pine-clad slopes[...]al process for preserving the natural kah, or the Australian Alps with Bogong, Faynter, colour and[...]the garb of winter, I must have absorbed fruits and dates it prevents stickiness, keeps the fruit that ;,)anorama in all its moods. I saw it in the light from drying out[...], frozen custards, etc., noon, and, then, perhaps most arresting of all, the gives an improved[...]sts of evening. "Merchandising Facts." | |
[...]men one a car owner the one a ~killed mechanic habits; the other a passable both mentallY in tune---a c[...]appreciation of that you should possess at no earthly use expectincJ hotels. Nevertheless, the Ill[...]ere are real willk and a capacious water tall some cases even a two-roO | |
[...]experi- and the comfort of ii, we h the utmost frankness and the s essential, first, that you should | |
[...]the idea of us enjoying a holiday of many of the States. In South Australia and Victoria it this nature; yet we suspect th[...]s they have a secret longing for an invita- lated New South Wales. The building and hiring of t[...]dustry, and a We were to make an early start from Sydney on a profitable industry too. For the largest and most Friday morning- about 6 o'clock. Everybod[...]case, fiddle about with the car, and inspect our new[...]other grew so distracted that, when offered[...]road (after parading Martin Place for the[...]least, I thought ii was. I know little of such things. That was somewhere between[...]Having started out with the fixed inten-[...]somewhere further south. We didn't know[...]the road itself (so that we wouldn't be run[...]As stated, it was 8 p.m. when we re-[...]Weir, some 15 miles or 10 upstream from this point,[...] | |
[...]e were station occupied the best part of an hour- no, perhaps comfortably settled in[...]- steak and two eggs, and five or the "early start" that morning we had had precious six[...]d never heard before, moths, bats and sundry unearthly pestilences drove us half mad. We reached th[...]uring the next few hours every goods train in New South Wales passed through that station, and ou[...]eased down and each such mile-long train banged its buffers from end to end. Those which stopped di[...]tentions. That time of day is, perhaps, the most delightful for car driving. The scent of t[...] | |
[...]it was that one long, cool draught of something fro~[...]them, though we rnet greatest engineering jobs in Australia, and the many who told us o[...]r stories of the other fellow 5 not pass through particularly imposing scenery. Save marvello[...]Bowral and Moss Vale, the country our part, we didn't wail to watch any trout.[...]e in their thousands, miles upon miles of crops, some us just as we had got half through the[...]before t os picture as one speeds along. Some of the finest wool trailing shee[...] | |
[...]this half had his. The other had contracted a com- the road between Tumut and Adelong. We[...]ake back my jibe about "his" breakfast at Yass. exactly 26 miles, if it didn't get seasick, for there's[...]to offer a bright roads get into such a shocking state of disrepair? welcome. Around the counter stood stalwarts of the Adelong to Tarcutta was worse, if that we[...]sed that de- with cronies from other parts of the district, and a flation of a few pounds o[...]great-hearte d men, sunbrowned and brawny, never Back ag[...]being straightened by the building of a home. It's the spirit of the bush. Would that there great length of new "short cut" road, we made for was m[...]ly there appeared in the glow of the oil lamp for some reason, is tucked away on the river bank,[...]to introduction , though that was really the uppermost[...] | |
[...]are of the land. contentment, we had now been dropped suddenl_Y It was with happy m[...]in our etheref It was Sunday morning. For some reason there heaven, now passing through avenues ~f st ateby · is an ines[...]e for quietude on Sund~y gums, now gliding over a tortuous road fnnged y mornings.[...]little churc h ' 1 s stillne~s of everything acts as a reminder that it is bell calling to devout souls that seemed nowhere to the Day of Rest.[...]the signs of habitation frorn dawdling, the almost inaudible purr of the engme whi[...]et out in th alone keeping us conscious of the fact that we were midst of natur[...]New South Wales and Victoria. Sunday in AlbrY[...]large country town. It was almost silent a[...]the Howlong road and with a party of friends w o,[...] | |
[...]suddenly cooled. So big that it is a mountain in itself, it is praC• r::.[...]ossible to photograph it comprehensively, so two partial views are given.[...]s for picnickers returning home and an occasional hoot lunch! Far more toothsome than plain Murray Cod,[...]ating of the That brief stay by the banks of Australia's greatest sheep awaken[...]were soon on our quiet communion with dear, wholesome country folk. fourth da[...]re still asleep. The Battery, which, earnestly enacting war, clattered up sheep did not frisk as they usually do at the start of and fired many imagined shells over our heads.[...]their song into a Later in the afternoon we parted regretfully from whisper.[...]ng. We were in for a heat wave. River is the main artery. The dam is one of the great[...]ay had been ratta the most up-to-the-minute and obliging service warm, and,[...]experienced. Humbly-for it was early caravan was now resting, thousands of sheep were[...], whilst the cawing of black some sort of food..as breakfast- toast and tea,[...] | |
[...]d exact ly the same numb er plate -151,11 1. The secon[...]sturdy and well kept, right on the Goulb urn was New South Wales . After a happy little chat with[...]er. We lunch ed on chick en and veget able salads its owne r, and, persp iring copio usly, we left "W a[...]willow s skirtin g most pictur esque ly garde ned, and the[...]les unbea rable weath er. It was with some regret , how-[...]he heat increa sed. The noond ay sun, with all its fierce ness, beat down upon the highw ay as we haste ned towar ds some place that would give us shade and cool water[...]But that wasn' t the caus3 of the noise. Had some- thing broke n? Were we to be fr[...] | |
[...]f pastoral beauty. The in the 5.30 p.m. homeward rush of traffic through the further south w[...]Just here, a word to car owners, for we know many somewhere near the South Pole, though only 63[...]us. travelling. Some of the early and clumsy contraptions The Gr[...]ad may have given bad impressions to many, West somewhere between Seymour and Melbourne.[...]ke strong thirsts. And we upwards, and some weight in the back seat if pos- found, to our ut[...]still lie car, the trailer thus taking up its own share of the before us, but, in journeying ov[...]o difficulty. Our cruising speed was a steady but most of all we shall remember being caught up[...] | |
[...]A snake w ith its numerous pro g e ny . 2. The[...]in earlier issues of "B~nk Notes," so, relying at most, a half-mile to the gallon, despite our climbing upon accompanying illustrations to retell its story, we through many mountain ranges.[...]description, but they have been "covered his own particular fancy, yet never clashing with tho m previous articles. Let us then find Melbourne other's, a perfect partnership. In all those miles we shrouded in rain at noon on the day of our deoarture, made only one wet camp, and that at Ballarat.[...]the pine fronds bourne's climate, not even its environs on this day. with each breath of breeze.[...]at we need give no apprehensive coast and through its rich Western District, where tho1-;1ght t~ them, and God's good earth spread befo:e dairy cows graze over £100[...] | |
[...]miles of still is very productive. It has grown some of the greatest excellent road[...]edibly high and great Victoria's most noted tourist resorts. Whatever :ame of girth that their storv is difficult of belief; yet now, it thus enjoys has been sincerely[...]er- visitors- and with it we heartily concurred. Being haps, the greatest brown coal[...]ut casting a Yallourn, and from it reticulates a State-wide elec- line, we were prep[...]mountains glad that 181 miles of road such as, in New South come down almost to the shores, and splendid roads Wales, we but d[...]e the urge to take to boats, which are plentiful, Mostly we despised formal camping areas, but[...]least and so, on the way home to Sydney, via Prince's that affliction lasted on[...]ell how we tracked down the camp just prior to departure. Kameruka cheese in its lair at Candelo, en :route. GIPPSLAND, VICTOR[...]. 3 and 4. Lakes Entrance , one of Victoria 's most | |
[...]chimneys. AUSTRALIAN ODDITIES. . Visit the[...]sights of the bushland. A F URRED ACROBATS. We know too little of the "high life" of our Australian forests, or of every-[...]green man- sions that we call "the tree-tops." In museums we can to glide swiftly downward, alighting[...]s, trunk of a distant tree. When near to its objective, the "flying sqwrrels," and some of the other furred acro- flying squirrel checks its speed by a quick ~nd bats, but mostly only glimpses are gained of these grace[...]ver landing alluring little animals in their wild state. on the tree trunk. The beautif[...]coats, have pretty heads and beautiful eyes, Actually ii needed a moving picture to reveal the[...]rels' flight. These marsupials, of Eastern Australia has a magnificent tail that anY Per- course, do n[...]upported by the narrow flying mem- The home of the big squirrel is in the loftJeS t brane of[...]uir- in th_e forest, during the mating season, its call 1~ rels, live in comfort and luxury not only in the coun- startling the loudest voice of the night. In fad, 1 try[...]st suburbs of Sydney. Wherever seems almost impossible that so small an author can there are[...]colouring in its fur, pale grey above, with a dorsa[...]band, dark-brown or black. In spite of its pretty inno-[...]The sugar squirrel of the Eastern States is th e[...]with its home in a tree hollow near th e[...] | |
[...]39 shredded bark. This most interesting animal is a tiny grey-furred[...]c to use the scientific term for the best known of all our furred acrobats. The vulpine op[...]such wholesale trapping. The partiality of the opossum for house life is extraordinary, chimney or roof being most popu- lar, and it loves to ramble in the dar[...]uty spot." The ringtail opossum is also most interesting. Of the twenty kinds in existence[...]d e ad butt of a broke n b r anch is actually a fe male frog -[...]mouth. The picture s hows the exce llence of its camouflage. designs a large oval-shaped struc[...]The tribe of flying acrobats is far too attractive, too Precious a gift of Nature to be allowe[...]easant to note that large frogmouth of New Guinea, the Arru Islands, and the Government is taking active steps to deal drasti- North Queensland, and also the rare plumed frog- cally with those who make a practise of illicit dealing mouth of the Eastern States; but the so-called "mo- in squirrel or opossum skins in close season. The poke" ranges over Australia generally, and also Tas- koala was, in its helpless innocence, almost wiped mania. Its allies are little known birds, whereas the out of existence- lovers of Nature will delight that character. "mo-poke" ranks next to the kookaburra as a popular its first cousin may be saved.[...]owl of fame, persists. Even some naturalists are hardly The frogmouth is a most pecular bird, and is quite proper. convinced that the boo-book owl is the mo-poke common in Australia. Often misnamed "Mopoke," that name rightly belongs to a small owl, well known The frogmouth claims its own place among the wonder also in New Zealand, whose call sounds something mimicry. birds of Australia, partly by reason of its like "more-pork," "mo-poke" or "boo-book." The f[...]is proof that the boo-book owl is the Its plumage is a medley of browns and greys; t[...] | |
[...]bird and nest, a nd end of a dead bough, when in its characteristic pose, glance upward without even discoveri[...]t all day, and searches for the insects that form Its habits, of course, are nocturnal, for the frogmouth its staple food. It likes large, soft-bodied moths, t[...]to "About Kangaroos." Australia and Papua, and are related to the equally[...]e almoSI a curious oil-birds of South America; in fact, the latter national emblem of Australia, and it is not surprising, are a link betw[...]Usually the frogmouth is observed in solitary state, ma~supial: It is certainly the best known of all Aud but often in pairs. Its favourite haunts are in forest trahan ammals. In[...]ighbourhood controversy still rages about it, and its ways, parllcU· of towns, and even cities, and sometimes nests in larly among bushmen. parks and lar[...]licks, is quired careful watching for his unfair tactics with his usually placed across the fork of a[...]arying from about a dozen feet to forty Most Zoological Gardens show specimens, but[...]imal is The eggs are white and rounded two, sometimes really attractive and at its best. . three, forming the clutch. Baby frogmouths are quaint In most of the back country of Australia, owing little objects, clad in long white down, and with bills to protection, kangaroos abound in fact, raids have to that seem too large for th[...]It is most interesting to drive across anY of th e[...]great flat plains of the vast north-west of New Soul h[...]According to the most recent classification there[...]part of humanity, attack[...] | |
[...]chew the bark of the tree. Two dogs were attracted by the man's cries for help, but as they ar[...]e was effected. The kangaroo grows tc its largest size in Wes tern Queenslan d. KANGAROOS . Its enormous hops in full flight have been mea- s[...]plwtus pouch dies hard, and actu- | |
[...]the black swan remaining a familiar bird, even in its wild state, for centuries to come. Senti- ment will always protect it, as it now is protecting the lyre-bird, the platypus and the koala. Australia's black beauty has a host of friends, thou[...]oting has not yet ceased to be a "sport." In some untamed nor- thern part of the main- land "egging" is unre · strained-th[...]e coming of Dutch voy- agers to the west coast of Australia Zuidland (Southland) it was called by those dar[...]covered, later to be named the Swan River, and now the pride of a city -Western Australia's capital. The Dutch sailormen, in th[...]ivers, and grace the dark waters rowing up the unknown estuary, were astonished to of lonely[...]nd, and the birds are neigh· What they saw was almost unbelievable. Swans bourly when ne[...]SIS were very real black swans, swimming in their stately of rushes, water-plants, and other vegeta[...]season extends from the middle to the end of the parts of Australia. It was found to have a continent year. Cy[...]downy creatures, often wide range. excepting the farthest northern portions. start on the voyage of life in mid-winter. They are It is popularly imagined in Australia that there are no dusky-coloured and prettier[...]de this country, but it is just as An Australian poet has woven into verse t~e prolific in its wild state in New Zealand. romance of Australia's black beauty, the wild music Black swans are equally at home on inland waters of the swans, drifting dow[...]alt water lagoons; they fre- the city, and actually the poet's inspiration came as | |
[...]wans turning to the setting sun; their most unpleasant place to visit. If it is among the man[...]Mention the trouble to locate the camp; its foul, musty odour is an same name to an Australian, and he will know that infallible guide. You are speaki[...]up-side-down by the hind claws. Folded The home of the flying fox is in Northern Queens- up[...]raid. The flight is often a mile before departure they are always very restless, and wide and a[...]they are it is each for itself and the devil take the It is interesting to get among the "foxes" and hindmost. Here and there, where no suitable branch watch t[...]over-taxed limb crashes with their a solo flight. Mostly they keep at a great hei~~t, weight.[...]ones. The a1~ 1s In the North of Australia most of the "nest-boards" full of the sound of wing st[...]oht down with one barrel. On the ground a baby at home, but always carries it about. w[...]In New South Wales the only variety is thP. qrey-[...]unattractive with their briqht and intellioent black[...] | |
[...]rvice as an officer of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the in- on the part of his staff to a careless disregard of hir-[...]f sandals, or a cravat, although compatibility of Art and Banking has often been this latter is[...]is often of a shirt as through any wish of its owner lo appear accompanied, I have but recently[...]restrained, of the Banker house should the artist-banker be taken unaware~ and the Bohemian is by no means unknown. by his muse in the midst of a de[...]biographers as ness. And let me say, here and now, that success in[...]pacities. And we have only to remember the recent Arts and Crafts Exhibition in order lo see the amount[...]the future staffs of Banks from the ranks of the Art school; heaven forbid! For I can well imagine the reaction of the impoverished student to a sudden[...] | |
[...]ed at random about his ~he studio spells certain artistic suicide. I have heard habiliments. The[...]pattern, and at the other by a pair hit~erto unknown, whose sympathies would be of bright yellow sandals, his sartorial equipment com- bsil~ ~nlisted by the overdra[...]ng through a Piece of banking business. He was an art student clenched teeth with a loud hissing noise. to whom I had first been introduced somewhere in Apart from these eccentricities, he was a draughts- the precincts of the National Art Gallery, when I had man of considerable parts and promise, and at not too "n morr[...] | |
[...]thoroughly enjoyed newly-constructed wooden mantelpiece. A few frag-[...]ments of the scorched stone lay on the hearth, an[...]things, in the partial appearance of a young woman ' of A[...]ments of which he on the hearth. Jam jars were discovered an now presented for th::l used as drinking vesse[...]miliar surroundings for me to take my departure. . 1[...]he "stretched to the extreme limit of the fact," but lei us[...]lest haply, on some future occasion, should I chancf[...]to deviate in some trifling manner from the pa th ?[...]nature from the necessary form until after his departure. This provided an excellent e~- cuse for payin[...]tuous byways, I located his studio in an obscure part of Carl- ton. Access to the quarry was ob- tained[...]f charcoal and sta~e bread. ' The studio itself was innocent of 1lo~r[...]ng: a fine print of Velaquez s portrait of Aesop partially covered a large hole in one wall and[...] | |
[...]their success in facing out BY ARTHUR C. MORGAN. the post-war[...]depression. He admitted that there might be some[...]itions-su ch a mind trained mmd alert to the practicah ties of the prob- as does not always atta[...]ife is lems at stakG. devoted to the exactitudes, and sometimes the He played almost a pioneer part in North hardnesses of firm and correct financial administra- Queensland banking, and in that State he has a tion. It was this side of his character that made very wide circle of old friends who will remember him so eminently lovable and attracted to himself much in reading of his passin[...]his employees when the amalgama- tion with the National Bank of Australia was T HE Bank has this year again[...]parcels of new books to the Teachers' Libraries brought to fruition. He made it his personal con- in New South Wales, Queensland and Western cern to see that the merger involved his old em- Australia. ployees in the least possible discomfort-in deed, The books donated to the New South Wales m some improvement of conditions.[...]of his time and representative s of the New South Wales Public entered into a retirement t[...]924. tor of Schools, Department of Education. With his expert knowledge of banking, currency The Deputy-Gover[...]ssful and exchange problems, and finance in all its bear- growth of School Banking business in New South ings, he had a further invaluable asset i[...]ight of other when the work would form part of the official duties aspects, his address to the problems that confronted of Teachers in New South Wales. the Bank Board was largely dictated[...]e Teachers' Library had been lationship to and reactions upon primary produc- entrusted by t[...]compli- He loved to gather round him in his home circle mented him on the excellent selection[...]e his richly stored made. This library, known as the Cooper Library, mind. His erudition was[...]ed contains approximately 12,000 volumes almost to measure it with others. He was the heritor of[...]tradition, and loved the history and of particular interest to Teachers. On an average, cultur[...]circulation throughout ly in both countries, and particularly of France he the metropolitan and country districts of New South loved the rich variety of characters who helped to Wales.[...]are based until recently Manager of our Hobart Branch. Mr. on Scottish banking principles" he us[...]urally and overseas banking methods and practices, and will with authority. He was never[...] | |
[...]·ontinue d) To succe ed Mr. Knigh t at Hobart, Mr. Edmu nd[...]since ly due to t~e fact that "Silve r Spoon " shoot s are | |
[...]an, our Chief Clerk in the General Bank. of the National Bank was played in March. The Mr. Mantho[...]nd evi- staff have been busy during the quarter and on dence of our loyalty was to be seen in[...]arsh Oval. Batting first, "married" danced to a particularly bright orchestra and four- scored 14[...]f three weeks, due the best bowler. to a fractured shoulder, the result of a fall while[...]Jack O'Dea form has been shown in all departments. A. A. of Quairading.[...]ers, Mr. by Mr. W. H. Thummler for the most useful and con- M J. Wylie, Mr. Jefferson Grove,[...]on r. S. P. Kelly, Mr. J. C. Lewis, Mr. A. G. Newman, by D. Bungey with 14 wickets. Fielding tro[...]ming teams will Ofhce on Thursday, 3rd June, when news was re- greatly miss Mr. D. Bungey (B.[...]de office. We were unfortunate during the quarter to lose, On April 5th, a party of 34 visited the Alaska through transfer, two popular senior officers, Mr. Ice Cream Factory, where an instructive and pleas- Mantho[...] | |
[...]b u ildings. Bressler, Sales Manager, proved a most courteous Brown, A. B. M., Scone, to Hobart. | |
[...]J937 Smeaton, Miss D. A., Sydney, to Stores Department. Stewart Irwin, Newcastle daughter. | |
[...]AD-SB-18 QUARTERLY STAFF MAGAZINE | |
[...]OTES QUARTER LY STAFF MAGAZIN E COM[...]OF AUSTRALIA[...]s ary-15th July, 1937. D URING the past quarter the Common- I | |
[...]crop, to which each of the six colonies (now knownas[...]".l!il/inu. , , :,vas negligible. South Australia ~ad taken th: first T history, HE wheat-growing industry, at one stage of its appeared to reach a dead end, when the[...]Australian wheat exporter.[...]the principal wheat-growing States throug ned Then there came, from the[...]ravages of rust, the Victorian Government convState and wheat experiment plots, a man of genius and v[...]Departments of Agriculture and others activ tl in farmers what could be done to retrieve th[...]Me ouuch The genesis of the wheat industry of Australia was 0896), when they were discont[...]of a small crop, near Syd- of practical value having been achieved; an~~ ow- ney, in[...]William Farrer, whose master-mind an neon- New South Wales as a British Crown Colony. From ledge of the problem had largely dominated th e rnent t[...]The New South Wales Government ha? a:~[...]cereal pathologist in the Department of Agne nd, Not until after the middle of last century, when the discovery of gold attracted a rush of immigrants from[...]more particularly, rust. In collabo~aho~ v:i\d and overseas[...]Farre:, Dr. Cobb intensified research m, this he ledge position in farming development. The coastal belt[...]contnbuted considerably to the worlds know nter had proved unsuitable for wheat, and farming[...]the service of the Federal Department of AgneWheat In 1860, Australia, with a total population of[...]cepted appointment as trnenl 1,145,585, produced its first 10,000,000 bushel wheat Experimentalist in the New South Wales Depar | |
[...]3 A fine study of a Lockhart, New South Wales, wheat farm. This crop of Dundee wheat won the Lockhart Show Association's field wheat com•[...]his Farrer had ushered in a new era in wheat farming. | |
[...]crop of "Ford" wheat in the Quandialla district, New South Wales. Departments of Agriculture, with true Australian initia- of useful varieties. The foundation laid by Farrer still | |
[...]ears of bedrock depression prices (I 931-33), Australian exports of wheat have fluctuated from[...]iv. Bus. Bushels. dom has taken 30% to 5or;, sometimes more, of the 1918-19[...]17,986,700 117,931,876 | |
[...]t wheat in Australia, modelled on the experience of[...]ble w~e~t Canada and the U.S.A., was pioneered by New South but b~eached or pinched, and of lower bushel weigrd Wales. In that State, these modern methods have than 1s[...]y afforded against damage by weat~er, wheat belt, some as much as 500 miles from the peSt[...]these a tended from year to year, until there are now 175 negotiable.[...]provided wheat is transported in shipping port of Newcastle has storage for 800,000 bulk rai[...]While New South Wales has enjoyed and dern~n- There is[...]the last fifteen years, the other three exporting States Aeria[...] | |
[...]Australian Aboriginal Words and Their Western Australia has a tentative extemporized[...]ook-Heath. Bcirreng Track. South Australia, although favouring the system,[...]eereek-Native cat. which all wheat growers in all States readily sub- Ballook- Blue-gu[...]. Bellata Throwing stick. on uniform lines, particularly so far as the shipping Bambra Mushroom. Berreep- Sinew from facilities at ports are concerned, and perma[...]kangaroo tail. standards of quality for Australian wheat Bamebrook-Shield[...]Bingarra-Bark. Arctic acres. "Merchandising Facts." Barook Teal,[...] | |
[...]nd values for wool, similarly to prices for most other commodities, has been disturbed[...]of by prevailing world circumstances. In itself, the spmners[...]av~rage of 16ld. was secured for the greasY w be most consuming countries, but until confidence in the[...]btained for offerings of equal standard if availt some uncertainty is probable in the range of prices us[...]clips, attractive in length, have averaged 16d. to[...]during the Great War when the Australian clip wa 15% to 20'/r. But on that basis they wer[...]owers ha"'.e that the time, were considered to be most satisfactory. The drawn their wool[...]' Though some disappointment may be felt among[...]pshires on one of the oldest and largest studs in Australia at Woorinyah, Culcairn, N.S.W. | |
[...]ges obtained for the wool sold in Sydney attractive from the manufacturing standpoint than the for the past ten[...]10.7d. 1934/35 10d. in Australian currency. Disappointment is naturally 1930/31[...]regarded as satisfactory. Regrets regarding them are Wools o[...]June last, and the improved figures ruling at the New South Wales produces 50% of the clip of the[...]enced dry times. As a result, wool showing an attract- fidence which will be influenced by International ive depth of staple is relatively scarce, whilst[...]the wool trade; but in Brisbane a good Italy and Australian millmen all prefer attractive inquiry was experienced for all averag[...]the selling year. the Continent and Australian millmen bought with Those circumstanc[...] | |
[...]o very of gold conju res in the mind s of most of us visio ns of "rush and the wild pion[...]by the autho rities that when the news of the[...]goldf ields of gold at Bathurst, New Sout h Wale s, came th[...]the news had not subs ided when Melb ourn e was[...]On 2nd Augu st, 1851, the party ma?e[...]H.1scock amou nte d actua l amou nt of .gold foufnf' , nt[...]to start a rush. With in a very short time hund[...]of what has been know ' n ever since as Go Id p •nt[...]The rush to the new field set in to_ such pur~~[...]A prosp ector hand. dollyin g quartz with[...] | |
[...]their first acts was to intro-[...]ed companied by the police, made daily visits to the a rush to the Bendigo district.[...]produce the five pounds fine at once, was im- in fact that a second rush was caused. How success[...]by the following colony was indebted for its prosperity were also quotation from a history of[...]Bendigo was changed as if by or any of the activities of the colony. magic, and after the winter of 1852 almost all of In January, 1852, a proclamatio[...]disappeared and 'Ichabod' has been written on its fee to £3, an advance of 100 per cent. Th[...]indignation aroused, and a leading article published In Ironbark, Eaglehawk and Sailor[...]ts the Ironbark Gully a series of holes became known that would follow, caused the proclamatio[...]he metropolis at that period was Parliament that news was reckoned by[...]hich the crews had deserted, while in Mel- bourne itself things were practically at a standstill owing to the shortage of labour. The executive of the new Parliament had taken over the administration of The "New Chum " line of reel, | |
[...]dr ill ~t work 1n a Victorian quartz mine . J>J,oto hfl ,·011rt1 ·'!I 11/ I[...]at Bendigo, For- est Creek and other places attracted a great number of diggers from the Ballarat area where the yields from the rich superficial de- posits were diminishing, so that by February, 1852, th[...]gh had with gravel and detritus, and in some cases basai~ picked up over £1,800 worth. The news spread and to a depth of possibly hundr[...]party of diggers at war ren·[...] | |
[...]a meeting had been held, some fifty or so miners,[...]9 to 1864 a great change took Drilling and actual preparation for war were car- place in the mining sphere. Quartz and deep lead ried on under the command of Pete[...]to the formation of co-operative parties and companies. The first volley fired by the[...]During this period Ballarat maintained its proud posi- the defenders. During the bayonet ch[...]- covered, and by August of that year there were some- thing like 50,000 people in the Maryborough dis[...]of other districts rich in gold were discovered. Some of the stories told of the early days are[...] | |
[...]September reason of its rich quartz mines, was gradually replac-[...]eec 1930 | |
[...]BANK NOTE S Kameru ka Estate Larg est Jers ey Stud in New South Wales. T HERE can hardly be any township ,in | |
[...]ity of a frigid aristocracy. Further~?r:~ s of of Australian men in their manner of dress; but until quite re[...]spend a lot of money on the objective of most modern business estabhs odern clothes, nor fortun[...]to be able to ignore the The mode is, however, somewhat opposed tfdrnhardlY matter altogether, consti[...]ing coats and silk toppers. This fashion I now associate with my h~st c / well It undoubt[...] | |
[...]and I architecture of the English, Scottish and Australian do it with a pleasure whose edge has been sharpened Bank, and the chairs in draper[...]During the early part of my school days, a certain As for the chair[...]grandeur, he joined the staff of a conserva- lest some misguided philanthropist should set me up tive newspaper, whence I followed his career with on one, and leave me in a great panic to know how interest. to descend otherwise than[...]our subject, but this is the first opportunity sartorial aggrandisement, and he was frequently to | |
[...]to leave him in the act of dressing his way to fame.[...]ontinued to impress all and sundry, including the newspaper pro- p rietors; who were, apparently, so dazzled by his magnificence, that the fruits of his labours escaped their scrutiny.[...] | |
[...]and knife-edged creases all over the place; the large morning we[...]soft man who wears soft floppy suits; long, loud hat. He is carpe'.ed and[...]The fact of the matter is that few of us, indeed, h[...]cies are known to us) thus present a harmonious of the thing in[...]ark. gotl1ir•lool.i11r1 mcu. tism, in the character of their attire. doubtedly have perceived that[...]e. I must immediately buy a new suit.[...] | |
[...]ing area. HE blue sapphire is one of the most beautiful During this period of mil[...]good livelihoo d from mining gems, was one of the most fashiona ble and valuable of all and the t[...]owns regainin g popularit y, possibly this is in part due to still survive; 800 feet above sea leve[...]ues of flies and "barcoo" prevalen t in the lower most promine nt gem for his engagem ent ring.[...]ive, and there is good water in wells Even in Australia , however , it is not generall y and creeks. known that some of the best sapphire s in the world[...]mining lasted are found in our own Common wealth; actually this[...]and the industry was assisted country produces almost every known gem, though by the fact that neighbou ring gold fields had become[...]in deep level work, and they transferr ed their activi- Australia n sapphire s, and the most celebrate d field ties to the new enterpris e of gem mining. is the Anakie Sapphire[...]cover ed in 1870. Prospec- value of the known producti on of sapphire s exceede d tors wanderin g around aimlessly found the ground a quarter of a million pounds . This estimate is low, in[...]by cutting Anakie years. Then by chance a survey party chanced upon sapphire s. them, recogni[...]came, and for the time being eighty-ac re block known as the "reward" claim, killed the in[...]ep down the price of the Governm ent did its best to hold the fort by financing newly-di scovered Queensl and gems, as they recog-[...]8 square miles, about 200 miles west of almost unpayab le.[...]Australia 's best custome r for the[...]also bought many of the most[...]ligion in Russia, however , Australia[...] | |
[...]the some what crude one of "dry concentration," by sieving[...]by sieving is often practised, the sapphires being[...]been worth while exploring for fresh deposits. Better Sapphires are of great beauty, but n[...]BREAD WAS A LONG TIME COMING. It requires knowledge and experience to value It to[...]uins a good green pounded with some separation cf bran, then ground sapphire.[...]ked as a paste or pancake, finally fermented Some beautiful parti-colour ed stones have been and baked. - "Merchandi sing Facts." found in Queensland , and this type of gem is most valuable. Some of the choicest specimens have been blue stones w[...]e of little value, as vivid Good news for those who dislike the fuzz on colour is esse[...]A packing plant at Reedley, Calif., has The most striking Australian sapphire I have ever just installed[...]ring wash is corun- dum. The larger specimens are most useful for mechanical purposes, such as small bea[...]but the stones are very small. Sapphire deposits occur in old weathered flows of basalt, bu[...] | |
[...]In early Australian history, these seal skins were[...]tons of oil. In 1805 cause the visitor may study Australian fauna at home ten vessels and 180 sealers were at work on the in its natural surroundings, but because the spot itself ·sland catching seals, and in[...]nineteenth century nearly a quarter of a million seals ceptional callers from the s[...]ze of the harem, the average Phillip Island itself is only a miniature, a cameo[...]st. In the gum trees, unmolested, the Koala, Australia's living toy bear, is still numerous, and[...]ways, and free as air. Perhaps the main attractions of the island are the visitors from the sea. The ten-mile trip to Seal Rocks is something to store up in the memory. They are situate[...]of rocky islands, joined as one at low tide, and nowhere more than thirty feet above high-water mark.[...]zes, from in- fants to patriarchs, these are the Australian fur seals at home. They have a layer of very fine soft fur ag[...] | |
[...]is has curative properties . The Maoris of New Zealand a golden rule never to get .below a seal. However, regard mutton birds as a particular luxury. It is per- a visit to seal rocks is[...]those storms which dowager-d uchess. The down on its breast is like rage in Bass Strait can[...]me it does not like The idle hours in Australia's sunshine pass all too leaving its burrow, and does not hesitate to peck swiftly on the beaches, where the long white ocean with some purpose, and its beak is a formidabl e rollers are a nev[...]n Novembe r by the Philip Island, apart from all this, provides a per- mutton birds, and[...]ally Nature's private zoo. Tens events of the Australian Racing Drivers' Club. The of thousands of mutton[...]mated that more than road-racin g. The track itself is three and a quarter half a million of these birds breed on the isla[...]f burrows natural grandstan d at the starting and finishing line, are tenanted by them. They[...]o many things to They gather in many groups, some love-maki ng, happily do, there can be little wonder that those some silent, but many undergrou nd in burrows and who know this charming spot class it high amongst by no means silent. For hours the host of birds Australia's best. will be arriving from foraging in Bass Straits, and the rookery soon becomes a bedlam. At 3 o'cl[...]es are grown only on for their day's work, the departure being even noiser islands or near the sea[...]sland plants.- long shifts. The female remains at home keeping "Merchan dising Facts." | |
[...]Australia[...]By PISCATOR. 7\ NGLING enthusiasts in Australia hardly realise[...]es on | |
[...]eventy feet to the hatching house was made, and a new type of hatching boxes and baskets was installed.[...]of 5ft. Naturally water and temperatu re are most impor- 4in., and the waters are kept at a normal level from tant factors, the average water temperatu re during[...]hing it is generally higher. douree is now recognise d as one of Ballarat's prin- The water[...]tching is brought from the cipal attractions for visitors, and despite the large city rese[...]imit bag has been reduced from ten to six In Australia, high temperatu res are a great danger,[...]the remainder being turf and concrete stonework . Its Each hatching box carries seven glass grill[...]erch, Carp, and Tench. old hatchery, while in the new extension wire :fJas- The first run[...]st, and run on until approachi ng tho attained in some lengthy shipments , notably to Perth, end[...]large orders for Rainbow eggs are Practically all the netting is done on a selected rece[...]e majority of ,ho Lake W endouree is an attractive spot; an artificial fish are liberated. land-locke[...] | |
[...]quite a large secretary (whose life is almost devoted to th e corn· number of spawners enter n[...]iver until such time as they are The activities of this society have done m~o the planted[...]streams and lakes m Au\ ra f the One of the most difficult problems is the loss at least equal to that obtainable in any. P.arn~NeW from fry to yearling, but special efforts .to com[...]ds c>t Bal- larat are of concrete, and they are mostly 30ft. by 9ft., with the ex- ception of[...] | |
[...]BAN K Interes ting Photograph s a nd Descrip t[...]n d picture shows the Arbanitis Fus- | |
[...]ntinent (which is slightly larger than the United States of America) is presented with some diffidence, lest it give to overseas readers the impression that the scenes are typical of Australia as a whole, or that our population is still chief[...]presented as novelties, for the original natives now remaining in Australia are few, and little known to the majority of our white population of nearl[...]Mr. Birtles has travelled extensively in Central Australia over a very long period, and the photographs he b[...]unfamiliar to those who live in the more favored parts of this great Commonwealth. No. l of the t[...]at great basin gouged out of the top coastline of Australia. No. 2 proves that toothache is no r[...] | |
[...]d he was ""all same skyboy." A native of Northern Australia, he was proud to wear the pilot's goggles even upside down. No. 4 is a typical Central Australian native of early middle age, No. 5 a "stone" man[...]ne fish and a small goanna ensure this native a hearty meal. To the right. a camel train carries goods[...]used for similar transport at Kimberley, Western Australia. Below, another native adds Kangaroo to th[...] | |
[...]Trustees National Gallery. In his will, Alfre[...]ors Agency Co. Ltd., the trustees O ver- Australia's Greatest Art Collection. By E.S. estate, and provided for the appointment of an rnil·[...]seas art expert as well as the formation of t~e cornThe N the paintings and works of art at the Melbourne tee known as the Felton Bequest Committee.cl Ellis National Gallery, Victoria has the nucleus of a col- orig[...]Gnmwa ' urn America will rival. So famous has the National Gal- Charles Bage, a trustee of the Public Library,_Mut~ of lery collection become that Melbourne is now the and National Gallery of Victoria and a direc 0 art metropolis of a continent, if not of the whole[...]As the works of art purchased had to rece.ive19 1z Visitors to the gallery are familiar with the words, approval of the Gallery Trustees, that bodyp in hase "Purchased under the[...]Felton Bequest." set up a sub-committee known as the Felt?n u~fearlY In this sentence is written the history of the gallery. Committee. The Felton Bequest Committe~ 1 its The name of Alfred Felton will never be forgotten, enunciated its policy in the following advice 0 though the man h[...]n Victoria in 1904. After his arrival of the National Gallery desire to obtain only exarn ish in Australia when twenty-one years of age in the sail- of the best work of the best artists, and th eY 1 of ing ship, "California," he es[...]rs later he was joined by Mr. should be characteristic of the artist, and ~hou With F. S. Grimwade in purchasing the business of Young- one of his best and most important producllons. rent man and Co. He had two interest[...]rlY Alfred Felton bequeathed his entire net estate of of the best art of the period. It should be c eaork £378,000 to[...]at the acquisition of contemporary w to hold the estate in trust, and to apply half of the is not th[...]Australian student, unable to study in Europe, ~ode[...]fh: other half to the purchase of works of art and antiques which would be of educational value[...]important purchase 0[...]Australian Gallery or[...]National Gallery is a[...] | |
[...]s famous picture, which is hung in the Stawell Gallery, is signed and dated 1433, and was forme[...]l, c·f Ince-Blun- dell, in Lancashire. It was known as t h e Ince-Blundell Madon- na. W eale in hi[...]f immense interest to students of painting for its perfection of finish and fine colour, and becau[...]ble acquisition and one representing a de- an Australian artist, and possibly has never been parture in the Felton Bequest purchases up to that[...]amous Wharncliffe on landscape painting in Australia. Book of Hours, a French illuminated manuscript,[...]trait by Rembrandt, the greatest master of the National Gallery. Not only Victoria, but the whole the Dutch school of painting, for £21,000, and the of Australia owes a deep debt of gratitude to Alfred "Banquet[...]ton, and may well be proud of the Trust he of the most distinguished painters of the eighteenth fou[...]ificent collection of works of century of Italian art, for £25,000. Both these pur- art it ha.s made available to the people of Australia. chases were made in 1933. Owing to lack of[...]PERISCOPE BANKING. hang many of the pictures in somewhat unsuitable A Denver, Colo., bank now offers curb service. Positions. The numbers in each gallery run from A motorist wishing to cash a c[...]veyer. He telephones the cashier, sending m the McArthur Gallery contains Australian work, the his cheque via the conveyer. By[...]ope Buvelot and Verdon Galleries contain works of art, the two see each other. If the cheque is good, the and the McAllan Gallery contains water colours and money comes back by conveyer.-"Wall St. Journal." other works of art. In the Australian section, outstanding works are "The Yarra Valley[...]HOW MUCH FISH DO YOU EAT? came to Australia when nearly fifty years of age. From t[...], the amount of fish "Tranquil Winter," a typical Australian farm scene consumed depends upon where yo[...].; Norwegians, 44 lbs.; English- Probably the most famous Australian landscape is men, 35 lbs.; Dutch, 29 lbs.;[...].; Bel- "The Purple Noon's Transparent Light," by Arthur gians, 17 lbs.; French, 14 lbs.; and[...]f the earliest landscapes by -"Merchandising Facts." | |
[...]' The Largest Inland City in the Commonwealth of Australia proclaimed a city in September, 1870.[...]DWARD SAMUEL N the main, the coastal cities of Australia are so Newlyn, Coghill's Creek, Learmonth and Burr~ west attractive that visitors very often lose sight of the surround Ballarat, and to the south and s?~ and fact that there are inland cities of as conside[...]gra erinO tableland, 1,416 feet above sea level. Its earliest and Ballarat is recognised as[...]-growing districts in the world. Not on Y 1great party left Geelong to explore the plains to the west-[...]In Ballarat, itself, many industries have rnills- Such was[...]rs our slurring large staffs in the manufacture of tweeds, w litY' speech ha[...]e name. Incidentally, of course, Ballarat, as we now call it, is no longer a true[...]clothing factories, knitting mills, freezing war[...]and ?aeon _curing works, factories ~or the ma~r nds,[...]e to and other tiles, stoves, grates, art metal ":or s, fac- the goldfields. In addition, thousands of people from and leather factories. biscuit and confectwnerY d a[...].ls tanneries, breweries· ~n the other parts of Australia joined in the rush, many men giving up good posi[...]ghbourhood of two and a half million P?un s:lwaY somewhat troublous times, but it is with the modern B[...]railway department has established a fme ra~ eer-[...]ielded gold to the ing,, including the manufacture and re.pair but a value of ov[...]7 ozs.), "Sarah become more and more important as the years g )larat Sands" (1,117 ozs.), "Lad[...]" (540) and, as late as 1909, a nugget now makes its strongest appeal to the tot:n!d Its weighing 444 ozs. and valued at £1,834.[...]roughout. h ins of the city is indicated by the fact that although the principal thorough[...]running down its centre from en t~locks[...]miles in almost a perfectly stra1g\. ens[...] | |
[...]ake Wendouree, though originally but a swamp, is now a fine sheet of waler, some three miles in cir- cumference, surrounded by beautiful homes and wide well-paved driveways. On the city side[...]laygrounds, kiosks, etc., the whole making an attractive picnic ground, which is the rendezvous not only of local citizens, but of large parties from many adjacent towns. The annual expe[...]rolled by a Commission, been presented by its citizens. One handsome constituted r, of three members r[...]dant supply These competitions in music and art in all branches of water to its consumers, have provided also for the are he[...]tober each year, and have long eEstablished as an important branch of their operations. been known among musicians the world over. xtens1ve areas[...]rvoirs, st.reams and channels, have been planted, mostly with Pines, these safeguarding the pure water s[...]"Merchandising Facts." | |
[...]• Mwlo11reWA111 luN10R fiRMfRJ | |
[...]in Leeton High School Grounds. 2. Margaret West, State Champion, 1934 and 1935, and 2nd in 1936 for best[...]G. Davidson conducts a fat lamb "project." 5. R. Dart grows prize cauli- flowers. 6. W. Williams' Illaw[...]the points of a calf 10 W. McNilly. 8. At the old homestead of a great sheepman. Yanco Agricultural[...]High School endowed to the Education Department by the late Si[...]ith them has come leisure actively participate in growing things and caring for lime. How[...]t them. It supplies the knowledge of how things are use will we, as a people, make[...]stimulates rural hobbies, such and devising? More important, what organised de- as ev[...]their project, learn something from which, those pursuits which are embodied in the[...]there any more healthful occupation? Be- For some of these activities varying de- cause of this aspect, alone, some parents | |
[...]tural show exhibits and prizes are arran~e · each[...]junior farmer's project quarterly or monthly.b the make[...]nd occupations : these visits full advice is given the lad a iuvern-[...]the writer's experience that almost every paren ture Farmer Organisation. The writer sometimes has the seeks a[...]tock cl the statement of the parent is something like may be[...]the organiser is of vital importance, for 11 State much in a short time. Will you enrol him, and com[...], last of all. are 1. e hips out and give him a start? I am prepared to do what-[...]owing, and so on. It is t trY to position. It is known what boys like; there are[...] | |
[...]heir further development is ex- to compete in the State Championship. Fine cups pected to include other suitable portions of the State. and other prizes are given, and these are usually The part-time organiser at Leeton arranges for one awarded[...]ture is given, illustrated by lantern slides, on some and even spares some of his very valuable time to[...]d visit and carefully observe some of the best projects are grateful.[...]rmers near The latest and probably one of the most impor- the High School. tant[...]Education, and, if time permits, before the lee- l. Fre? Williams' vegeta[...] | |
[...]t the Agricul tural High School. Here they taken part in the camps have s1gmhe I e are welcom ed by Mr[...]i sor suppli~ s the 1~ s radical buildin g is the home of the late Sir Samuel Mc- paper on which are set[...]love for campin g and th_e ou -ul projects Here practica l demons trations and talks are given by[...]and fat (4) Expert technica l knowle dge 0 lambs, Mr. Hindma rsh on pasture s, and l[...]Hindma rsh on pigs for bacon and the oversea s Departm ent of Educati on, and one yme pnnassistant mark[...]High School is one Farmer Organis ation for this State. They a ,,nt had of the best in the State, where boys with which to comme nce, for the move[...]produc io . '~ As a result, some who have nce t[...] | |
[...]projects, projects which have been areas now under station properties. On them will[...]compiled by the best agricultural brains of the State; depend the adoption of proven scientific metho[...]that is, by the various experts in the Department applied to farming. On them will depend the[...]ay choose according love rural life, that he had State-wide ideals, that he to inclin[...]So successful has been the "Sydney There are now eight thousand club members be-[...]find the prize money has now been increased to £100. Junior farmers from Murwillumbah on the North ~oast lo Nowra on the South Coast; from Tenterfield[...]vement takes a personal interest districts of the State. fourteen part-time organisers in children in the poorest circumstances, and it means supervise in important strategic points of the Stale. In[...]e than many of the others. The addition lo these, some dozens of Public School[...] | |
[...]though some are slightly rounded or O Eucalyp tus or "G[...]1 is noted for its wonderful wealth of fauna and flora , as well[...]ue. In the great varietyof native some of the large forms of our Eucalyptus or flora tha[...]the hand· known species of Eucalyptus trees, which in error The conical specimen "A" belongs to Australia, some red-flowerin a species of W eS"M tern 1 " of th[...]known as Eucalyptus macrocarpa, or O hundred a[...]when fully out. Austra- from the fact that the trees exude a kind of resin or k[...]hard lumps lian species, and i3 known as Eucalyptus d The here and there. Some of it is used for tanning c[...]se trees include both small and gigantic forms; some have smooth bark, some rough, and they all ceived th[...]i- crown-shape d, the outside upper part of W ic ful flowers. The hard seed pods,[...]Specimen "C" is from a tree known as[...]leaves the tree, are popularly known as "gum nuts." They vary from quite small spe[...]and, the larger species, which tower up to some hundreds of feet in height, possess quite small nuts or seed pods. The most handsome flowering species are in Wes tern Australia, and these possess extremely large[...]e is coming into blos- som. These caps are known in botany as operculums , or lids, and are mostly pointsd at the top, "GUM NUTS!"-[...]s covering the | |
[...]Australia. Space will not here permit[...]The nuts or seed pods of some mea-[...]Some even resemble a damaged sea-[...]ing less than a quarter of an inch across.[...]three-quarters of an inch long, neat and[...]resembling thin and beautifully North and Western Australia. transparent rubber[...]d usually long, nar- row forms on the older ones. Sometimes both shapes 56', OF WHAT WE[...]S HUNGER. are on one tree, the larger on-3s being mostly on the Eminent psychologists have figured that 56% of lower part of the tree. all the food man eats is for the satisfaction of hunger, Some immense leaves have been found on small[...]s for protection against Specimen "D" shows a most curious and interest- diseases and cold, e[...]pleasures of vision, etc.-"Merchandisi ng Facts." Australia, known as the Square-nut Mallee (Eucalyp- tus tetrapter[...]shown here is quite square in The Department of Plant Breeding at Cornell Uni- shape on th[...]the market in two years.-"Merchandi sing haps the most remarkable of all those found in Facts." | |
[...]• and The Australian Pineapple Industry.[...]has spread thence to all parts of the world t a n in climatically adapted to its culture. It is also grow BECAUSE of the extent of the Australian continent, embracing as it does both sub-tropi[...]colder countries under artificial conditions.[...]st plant being grown m Bns eatlY propagation of practically all types of fruit, an oppor- During re[...]the far extended, so that the fruit is now to be 0 fweed south, especially in Tasmania, which is the nearest most of the eastern coastal districts, from t~e the fa[...]ic region, we find apples at their River in New South Wales, to Cooktown, m best, while in the northern States sugar flourishes-a north of Queens[...]when a suitable soifrost, In Queensland, our most northern State, the pine- situation has been selected for[...]s not keep well. ugar In some parts of the world fresh pineapples are .:m Soil content has a decided influence on th ~ns fact. expensive luxury, and crown the dessert b[...]. 'th' the a halo of glory, despite high cost. In Australia, how- if good fruit is to be grown,[...]of considerable benefit to the shelter is practically confined to 28 degrees 0 ~ t/tude industry. In most- cities, special shops and bars dis-[...] | |
[...]filled out from the :ange of some thing like partly colou red, and the pips well Ing to this wide[...]becom e ~ny distric ts in coasta l Quee nslan d partic ularly more colou red. In Austr alia unrip e fr[...]s straig ht ~rge, npens early and its high sugar conte nt admit 2 inch[...]no pretti . hnot know how 0 they grow, t[...]with here a edl-know~ spike d leave s in order ly rows,[...] | |
[...]London market, and which realises the ig l' fruits wealth, and for some years a flourishing canning in- there. I[...]yellow in colour. The flesh JS P improvement in factory output.[...]lian pineapples, then withdrew it, but it is satisfactory culture in the Australian State of Queenslan ~Ja- to note that our pineapples are once again granted markets develop satisfactorily. With increase~ pop sed free entry i[...]he bulk of that pack is local demand for home consumption . f?r s~:adY, consumed in the United States of America. It is of no trade th[...]anned product JS t' n is better quality than the Australian product. the quality, like all other Australian produ~J:~nd The commercial cultivation of[...]y the Government, and the e ned, Queensland is practically confined to three varieties- for pin[...]Altogether it is a most interesting induS trY, visit The smooth-lea[...]e variety used there are few more attractive experie nces th~~ are for canni[...] | |
[...]Qwertyuiop ARTHUR GUITERMAN in ''Saturday Evening Post" MY[...]sheets of paper and she rhymes me things Some Curious Formations of Australian Fungi T HROUGHOUT Australia there may | |
[...]bush bITds of almost every species known in d y By E. M. EMBURY. State. from every tree some songster heralds th e a M ILES of b lack bill[...]backs towards us, but I do not know which is rn The blatant call of the black-duc[...]to the , lenger seems to sense that its flocks are faced with Country to see[...]a day of the great flocks of wild-ducks is almost over smce returned for shelter to the big swamPsU]a- in this State. A last stand is being made in the save a few venturesome flotillas which frequent b Leeton area.[...]nd the ing to add interest to the cosmopolitan life of t e whistling of their quickly-beating wi[...]rodigiously. Cormorants in great number~, daries- homesteads beside a deep, slugoish river that winds its tortuous way westward to the Murray-[...]sometimes a hundred in a flock on special trees bush t[...]ums, patriarchs before ever white man put foot in Australia, but grim sentinels that mocked Sturt on h[...]alert sentinels on the outer wing, or perched on some dry stick nearby. The wild-duck[...] | |
[...]le mother is the teal! and completely vanish- a most exasperating experi- May the floods co[...]in the 61eir snow-white plumage reflecting strangely 1 ack water. Now and then they shovel with their ong, spoon bills in the ooze along the edge. SMALL CH[...],000 pennies. th On the_ pastures it is possible sometimes to see 1,400,000,000 nick[...]bises are so 400,000,000 quarters. ~umerous that, by eating caterpillars, they[...]--"Merchandis ing Facts." f en seeking fresh feeding grounds it[...]the swamps-nests of reach around the earth-a thread one-twentieth as sicks and rubbish and[...]glass t t Wet weeds as the bird leaves the nest. Some-[...]cf f Woop on cormorant and duck, and wrestle with its glass.-"Merch andising Facts." harge Prey in mid-air. Sometimes this game little awk is carried almost into the water before it may d ra[...]IFIED WHEAT WON'T GROW. h g i·ts talons from its prey. A cormorant or duck ; en attacked a mile up[...]the tombs of ancient Pharaohs or in noise made by its body passing through the air re- crannie[...]few outside of professional grain men know it is b Every winter the Murrumbidgee overflows its untrue. Ten years is about the maxi[...]that the wild-ducks come into the forest ing Facts." | |
[...]SANT motor run of about eighty miles from sent a party of four soldiers and four convic Sydney wi[...]eY history of the State of New South Wales to reach the Bernma nex[...]town of Berrima, where there is a grim reminder party led by Sir Thomas Mitchell passed th r~utes of t[...]ndge or without, in a bend in the river.banks ing Australian returned soldier, and utilised just as native na[...]nt site for a town. I took as 'f the In spite of its tragic history, there is much to ;nterest angles[...]township, being quite satisfied as to its e!igibi I y Berrima gaol is partly screened from view by the purpose."[...]•rna towering pine trees that almost hide the imposing . Sir Ralph Darling approved of[...]time, unspoiled by modern art, and in derful state of preservation. h court·[...]The gaol and its neighbour, t, e rt and[...]The old jail and court house at Berr ima , New[...] | |
[...]ay of the gaol, Was one of the busiest towns of New South '!' ales, a large marketing centre and po[...]e visitor stands Within the walls of one of the most historic buildings in Australia, walls as solid and sound as the day whe[...]hardest pos- sible conditions. , The gaol itself is a building of three wings, each In th[...]During the convict days there were three gover- itself are three rooms, which were the gaolers' nors, who lived within the gaol walls. Their home rooms. The gaol contains ninety-two cells, but[...]side of the inside -:,mlrance. Was never used to its full capacity, the higheSI The first wa[...]the third governor Place to the building, eight new cells were added_ to of Berrima, and during[...]notorious and famous names of Australia flash . All the fittings are massive, the cell[...]the romantic Starlight, all of whom went through its Down on the underground floor there are th[...]ld courthouse. Commenced in 1834, ii was com- a.part, and when the doors were closed, the small[...]wailing execution. They were Cur- within its walls can visualise the hopeless condition ~n, Lynch, Dunkly, Beech, and Henry Atkins. of its inmates of an earlier day, but the old place is[...]in the well worth a visit, not only for its historic association, gaol. ,[...]but for the remarkable beauty of its masonry. | |
[...]September The Emu and Its Ways make knife _sheaths and ornaments, the softe;; parts ad[...]silence," and, of course, the bird itself and the eggs THEreputation platypus, kangaroo. koala, etc., but has some -ooints hole by the same track every day, an[...]e the track. They also decoyed the emus into pits | |
[...]s. It is likely that the emu will work its own de- | |
[...]seem to those who know that bit of rocky coas ' eJC· The Port Jack[...]Her home is in Watson's Bay, and she peove,[...]but quietly and unobtrusi vely she departs '. 'ro!tl[...]0 knows, and has a soft spot in the heart for the famous or to guide some ship' The out or bring home a pilot, little pilot steamer "Captain Cook." somewher e through the portals of the State. hed The present "Captain Co[...]ite walls , but duty 1s her r onee wooden vessel. Actually the first steam pilot vessel[...]. Perhaps some day there may be written anY honourabl e career.[...]·~rie f The second "Captain Cook," still in active service,[...]f •he December 3rd, 1893, to commenc e her active service article can include but a few[...]"Rosedale " was missing. For days she scoure_ of its old-time bowsprit and as figurehead an effigy of[...]osedale " was never seen agdin~ith certainly the most famous \ressel in Australia. In the following year a chi[...]t The "Captain Cook" has witnessed the most event-[...]A little later the vessel took part in a historic ,\ns· much dignity a.s palatial[...]Jervis Bay, when Captain's Point was ,r Apart from ordinary routine, this little ship has the[...]home, and manY[...] | |
[...]ook," and they have been legion, is one of the most notable. !?uring the present year, on a Sunday[...]coastal steamer. The pilot steamer The new ship will have the same graceful sweep- reached[...]sea, but the "Captain Good luck to the new vessel! She has a great Cook" brought her rocket apparatus into action, and and wonderful tradition to live up to, an[...]pled ship commenced to drift. Once more a line in Australia. Was thrown aboard, and the dis- abled v[...] | |
[...]tta was held here on Saturday, Aug. 21st, under almost ideal row- ing conditions. Racing was keen and fu[...]mmonwealth Bank crew was narrowly defeated by the National Bank four, which has now won at the last five starts. In the final the time registered by the National Bank crew was eleven seconds better than the prev[...]n (coach). PERTH. Prior to Mr. D. B. Murdoch's departure to The Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Melbourne, four,[...]knows and remembers well the wonderfu~ at:ve[...]W e are glad to welcome as Acting Manager,bers A. K. W. W ard, who is so well-known to_me~ourn[...]Banks in Western Australia met at the Roya There[...]were 101 entries, and although some of the co~nes[...]scores in the cup contest. (The question now a[...]NORTHERN AUSTRALIA . -!. A mode rn young ~adV: of[...] | |
[...]Hart, W. R., Dungog, to Sydney. Alexander, J. B., Hobart, to Relieving Staff.[...]King George Square. Boag, K. J., Toowoomba , to Newcastle. Jeffery, D. W . E. Newcastle, to Charleville. Breakspear, Sydney, Relv[...]v. Manager, Campbell, L. D., Maryboroug h, to Charters Towers.[...]Leggo, J. F., Newcastle, to Lithgow. Connery, F. V. , Relv. Staff,[...]Lew, R. J., Newcastle, to Mayfield. Cossart, Miss Myfanwy, Brisbane, to King George[...]F. J., Forbes, to Gosford. Elliston, R. W., Shepparton, to Melbourne.[...]O,Connor, R. K. C., Adelaide, to Homebush. Gallagher, H. J., Mt. Lawley, to Northam.[...]' "NORTH COAST " SCENES, NEW SOUTH WALES : I. View from ~~~\~~fi~{Jhcil~ rictedr Brunswick. 2. New England Highway, near Bluff Rock,[...] | |
[...]TAFF MAGAZINE EALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA VOL XIX. | |
[...]tings a11d best wishes for both Christmas and the New Year from not only myself, but /1.Jm all members of the Board. The past year has been a busy one, with the actil'ifies of the Bank well maintained, and t[...] | |
[...]all a merry Xmas and a bright and J1ros P<'rous New Year. | |
[...]A FEW Introductory Words on the Bank and its Organisation. The[...]State position of the St:i.ff of the Sveriges (Reprint[...]institutions, e.g., the Tel~iv,ay ~drnin· characterised by the fact that the of Thread needle Street," graph, Post and State-rai Bank is a State-owned institution. It Staff Magazine of The is[...]arY one, ly under Parliament (the Riksdag) and articles descriptive of the its administration is entrusted to a[...]hich make these pos As the Riksbank Staff are State employees,[...]haracter f[...]Apart from the female staff, w k typing, most cases m . charge of rou t'ne I wo[...]its staff, as does for instance t e cial fund[...]class of his colleagues at the bra !most the[...] | |
[...]AD-SB-18 December 1937 There are mostly several permanent posts in | |
[...]g only one room and a kitchen which, c. partition of ii. Flats in old houses are not in great[...]culty in getting servants. This problem is a per- some consolation in the fact that his flat is a very manent topic of letters to the newspapers. comfortable dwelling. The housing standard-except Most clerks live in the town proper and the dis- the n[...]tance they have to go to the Bank is generally some- heating, hot water throughout the year, bath-roo[...]houses sooner or later the flat-system which is practically the only one pre- pass into the hands[...]e towns in this country. The houses are of fact this kind of house-building is increasing. high, sometimes up lo ten storeys. This fact allows Several clerks in the B[...]exceeds that of a two-room flat in town by some ten | |
[...]a house of their are employed in offices; in some cases both wife and own in some of these suburbs must as a rule be a hu[...]than a house in a London suburb. the home she has not much time to take care of The jo[...]cheaper and better dwellings for the in- State officials and the middle class in general in this[...]ent developments in the structure growing activity seems, however, to be noticeable in of the p[...]ll houses. It is for many a pendent of party colours. The middle class seem lo family necessa[...]appears fairly heterogeneous. Moreover, its small In the class of State employees to which the Riks- number as compared[...]s, prevents the middle class from playing a part in ii is nowadays common in this country for the wife t[...] | |
[...]December SLEEPY FARM now outlined is a question that cannot be satisfac-[...]to a bridge party and perhaps also to a P am[...]this country have perhaps contributed to mad J reacts[...]ual standard restaurants and pubs less attractive: the Swe essiP of | |
[...]d Many clerks use the early mornings for most o1 20 days after that period until the clerk obta[...]t. for practising gymnastics or swimming. People who If th[...]lenty of opportunities for prac- objects. The most important one, the task of which is tising all sorts of wat[...]salaries, holidays, promotions, etc., issues a quarterly room there; but at seaside places the beaches are publication. crammed with people. Some have a little cottage in It may be worth mentioning for the sake of curios- more or less virginal parts of the archipelago. Others ity that some of the clerks are good at shooting, stay at one o[...]cannot have their holi- as well as mentioning some of the problems which days in summertime owing to the fact that this privi- are actual with us. The subject, of course, could be lege[...]the world's sheep, Australia provides more than a It is a growing tendency for the young clerks to quarter of the world's wool requirements, worth choose[...]holiday approximately £60,000,000 a year. Australia produces month. Then they go to the high mountain[...]ns of sheep- ski-ing. Stockholm is often without snow during the breeders have doubled the average[...]he moun- per sheep, which, including lambs, now averages tains the climate is very healthy during the late approximately 8 lbs. In 1932-3 the Australian wool- winter.[...]ay trip is not very expensive, espec- there are some enormous sheep stations, 57 per cent. ially if ar[...]f less than 5,000 head, the railway companies or newspapers. The fare, in- average being 1,09[...]st re- main in town he has the oppor- tunity of practising gymnastics or sports of various kinds. On Su[...]om-gath- ering is very popular. When there is no snow in the winter the numerous lakes usually o[...] | |
[...]By N. F. Hinde I T was Sturt, that great Australian explorer, and his party, who, searching for an elusive inland[...]inifex, and after rain numerous succulent grasses its summit gazed upon the shimmering mirage.[...]n Disappointment and bitterness were !n his heart, stations pastured their sheep in this count[...]quartz on the Barrier and there a so[...]the new mineral. Into the deser | |
[...]Etching by J, C. Goodhart marched an army of men. Thirst, famine and hea[...]Rasp had been struck by the formation, and de- | |
[...]. C Goodhart GERMAN CHARLEY'S SHANTY[...]ager- the manager of the fact. McCulloch was instantly But th[...]registered the claim. Others parted with their interests for, a few shaft was[...]inance to mine it." But the hill was holding its secret; the sha p were Rasp drew out his g[...]the out- discouraged, but several changes brought new crop was black oxide of tin, and, finally, that[...]n from it. McCulloch had just parted with a one- "Forty acres you have[...] | |
[...]t want to buy the whole present. From the start McCulloch wa.s lucky. The mine," said Cox.[...]easily and realising that Cox was not quite the "new chum" won the last game. "A good ga[...] | |
[...]' were also taken up. The Cosmopolitan, the North, So ended the game of cards for t[...]as worth six years later £1,250,000. Most of these mines are still producing to-day. Eventually the syndicate resolved itself into four- The need for a railway quick[...]shafts were sunk, ore was The South Australian Government, scenting business, raised, rich chl[...]r, that capital to de- Hill. Nor would the New South Wales Government velop the mine was needed[...]The Silver Age" at Silverton, the world's foremost mining towns. The name was and rushed to Adelaide[...]ilverton. They sold quickly, ex- Gipps homestead slowly falls to ruin. Nowadays the cept :n Melbourne, where for some reason the public station is controlled from another part, and all that was suspicious. The balance of the Melbourne allot- remains intact is a boundary rider's house. O~r ment was sold in[...]Charley out 0 out, right beneath the mines in the most unfavourable business. Once, at the junctio[...]d company sold some of its leases, and the British But[...] | |
[...]t the Hill. It is further still to that of Sturt earth of its riches and pourin g back vast loads of who first found it, but to-day the world's most up-to- timber to hold the walls from whenc e come[...]ld. famous Austra lian artist. Mr. J. C. Goodh art. whose Five large compa nies now control the mines- fine etching s insp[...]to £2,000 a day, is illustra ted. Mr. Goodh art's etching s have found whilst wages and salarie s amoun t to more than world- wide acclaim , particu larly his mining studies £30,000 a week. which, apart from their artistic quality , have a high Financ ially th[...]have passed prospe rous. To the north the lode (its very life on, and some day the Broken Hill will have given blood) has[...]ahead, and the city is ings of J. C. Goodh art. plannin g accord ingly.[...] | |
[...]NK NOTES THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY IN AUSTRALIA DofAIRYING as a national asset, measured in terms provides more homes and a means of livelihood for (a)[...]ary acreage is small compar~ roduction- | |
[...]8 December 1937 centres to serve what is now one of | |
[...]its volu me of sales . Fort unat ely, also, we can, by orga cons tant contact, so familiarise the Briti nisa tion and[...]lem is solv duce rs satis facto ry to themselve_s d~st~ only whe n-ex[...]t price its w[...] | |
[...]there must be rigorous attention to costs both at home and abroad as well as on or off the farm.[...]irresponsibles - who, after a short ?0 1ourn in Australia, take delight in condemn- mg the Australian dairy farmer and his methods generally, but it is necessary to refer ~o another important statement in the report m which Mr. Stevens says:-[...]tish people. I have already brought to notice the fact that this has been deJ?endent largely upon[...]ly supplied with the necessary comforts of life, particularly in basic foods, such as butter. Numerous[...]ons and nothing would please them ~ower of these particular people, and any considera- bette[...]on a very modest scale. The Price Factor and Increased Production: The problem facing the Australian dairy farmer is, there- But assumi[...]in production follows, question of price both in Australia and overseas is where and at what price is this surplus to be sold? It the dominating factor.[...]and a better farm but the unpleasant knowledge that . The dairy farmers need no prompting on[...]overseas realisations be maintained at something had ample reserves of fodder set asid[...] | |
[...]D ,. c em b e r . would still require something lo compensate him for[...]heavY eJCPff There still remains the Australian market, but, lure by the dairy farmers m then .s hest percenta 9 failing a national increase in Australian consumption, to place on the market only th[...]position ~nd High Standard of Quality: These facts are either N.S. Wales, who states that the quaenty-year penod~ overlooked o[...]d to whom I have referred. They also overlook the fact, 1914-15 to 1934-35, the percentage 0 . that peflO or do not know, that the butter factories, the great being raised from 1[...]co-operatively owned and and the manufacture from 36,000 tons O 8 1 1 an 7.8 cont[...]rmers themselves. In N.S. Wales the manufacture, due to dry weather con[...]the Premier prepared his rs·nce then th t by the factories in re-building or re-modelling to[...]0eason for I 1 comply with the provision of the Act governing the industry, and the official estimate of renewals of equip- 133/- per cwt. Opinions vary as to[...]output, due entirely lo seasonagreat exten' tive factories are forced to make the necessary pro- Australia has not participated to anY have been vision for repairs and renewals and this provision although the highe[...]market. the Australian[...] | |
[...]tal question as to the return per pound and State, to have in readiness price stabilising legis- of[...]give to those engaged in the industry some sense of The problem facing the dairy farmer[...]which has been fair and equitable farm and at the factory have been cut to a minimum. Increased p[...]es are not maintaine d, Dairying Industry in Australia," issued on 28th Aug- excessive ly low re[...]e farmers' increased efficiency is "Australia is the largest producer of butter in the to be found in the fact that although their price returns Briti[...]n extended world. As a consumer of butter Australia also period, when price returns to them have fal[...]cy of their tity, although exceeded by New Zealand and the Irish farm practice they could not have survived the diffi- Free State, and equalled by Canada, is considera bly cultie[...]nd has no intention of price of butter in Australia was fixed at 140/- per cwt., exploiting the Australian consumer s who are his or 1/[...] | |
[...]year, the average prices recorde d in New Zealand , as shown in the followin g realised during the last three years for factory- made butter produc ed in N.S. Wales, Queens land, Victoria table: - ~nd Tasman ia (particip ants in the system of equalisa - FACTORY PRODUCTION OF BUTTER & CHEESE, tion) wh[...]per cwt. per cwt. New Zealand s. d[...]3 2 115 6 tralia is the headqu arters of cockato os and parrots, January[...]6 geously plumed and interest ing birds. Some of Februar y . 96 1[...]the lyre bird, with its extraord inary powers of[...]eggs by coverin g them with a mound of earth and dence in support of the content ion[...] | |
[...]193 7 LIBRARIES- | |
[...]ary JS doing the work out of a fund derived from part of the municipal laxes. The total expenditure was[...]at time." Then he will tell you that when, some years ago, he visited America, he found that the[...]unds for expansion. Whenever he wanted to open a new branch, he was given land or building, or both. And in New York, Mr. Bertie found the same public spirited[...]a firm basis for all time. What are we in Australia doing to catch up with are the most popular. They form from 60 to 70 per the rest o[...]bt of the value of reading pleasant fact that in the Sydney Municipal Library m national education; and a visit to some of our service, fiction averages onl[...]% of the patrons. JS an insatiable thirst for knowledge among the The balance of 54 % , repr[...]nsists of what is regarded as good literature- knowledge and the demand for ii, there arises a duty science, sociology, history, arts and so on. During that must not be shirked.[...]he only free lend- read books on useful arts, and 89,000 read essays, ~ng library in Sydney[...]with stout deter- It is an interesting fact that the percentages of ~ination. It is[...]upper stories, offering little comfort because of its small fraction from year to year. The only notable cramped quarters. But the City Librarian and his v[...]hers remain extraordin- fied, are building up a national service with admir- arily steady. It has[...]mand. works. The actual increase in this class of boob It is th[...]depression-over 1931 was lo limit as far as practicable the desire for trashy 6,500 in a to[...]were 4.06 of the total; in 1932, they works. In most public libraries abroad, books of fiction[...] | |
[...]£2,000 ,000 to theNewa y or, k[...]diffusion of knowle_dged that[...]egie foresaw that the best guara~te~·tution Australia are doing their best with the limited funds[...]satisfactory have been those for w h'ic h he acce[...]responsibility for the major part or the who e d of The fact that nearly a million books of this one[...]What he aime h a part library were read in 1932, and that more tha[...]hat the public library was a_s mic 1 His are now being read yearly, shows that there is a strong demand for the improvement of knowledge, of the national education as the. pub'.ic s~u~~hal he[...]nd th~m. The insistence of that demand, particularly during "Free libraries," he once[...]they give nothing for nothing. They on \rise Australia. Many of them were travelling libraries- th[...]too, filled a want, no matter how inadequately. Some I prefer the free public library to most, if not any! of a of them flourished, provin[...]G r.s.O., There is no doubt that Australians have as much Some years ago, Mr. Frank Tate, C.M .. ·• while[...]brary found that the Carnegie Corporation of New . He sec,ices. That is w[...]found, too, that as a result, South !\f~ica . most re- The name of Andrew Carnegie will be forever to turn its subscription libraries, similar in . associa[...]ries, but not always with a spects to those in Australia, into free li~rar~:;negie proper appr[...]Australian libraries, and appointed ~r. :a p h to co[...] | |
[...]viously, the State reference libraries are not suitable Public Libra[...]The institutes pay little attention to children, Australia, spent much time in every capital and beca[...]report in 1934 which led to the establishm ent in New to pay the regular membersh ip dues; in cramped South Wales of the Free Library Movemen t under quarters they are troublesom e to older members; and the leadership of Sir Frederick Stewart, M.H.R., and they demand attention which is quite[...]un- The Munn-Pitt report brought to light a state of common to find institutes which permit the local affairs that should make every Australian think hard. headmast er to nominate a few scholars for free mem- Here are some extracts: - bership pri[...]ee oublic use of these scholarshi ps, and this fact is sometime s libraries as an essential part of the nation's educa- used as evidence that they[...]to tional plan, Australia ranks below most of the other ing. It would, perhaps, come nearer[...]domed read- conclude that they are not attracted to the ragged old[...]of work with children are at "As a whole, Australia was better provided with Sydney and Prahran, the[...]r services are deficient, but they stand Almost every city and large town now contains a decadent institute or school of arts, many of which give evidence of having had a f[...]ness." "While Great Britain, the United States, and to a lesser extent, Canada and New Zealand, have made creditable progress in establishin g rate-suppo rted municipal librar- ies, Australia has accomplis hed almost nothing! Sydney, Hobart, and a few sub- urban municipal ities are the only ones which have even acknowle dged this re- sponsibilit y, and none of them has ever supported its library according to minimum overseas standards[...]le efforts towards improvem ent have come from some of the State libraries." "Back of these unfavoura ble conditions lies a general lack of interest. Most Aus- tralians have had no contact with a progres- sive and complete library system, and know nothing of its functions or facilities. It is pathetic to obs[...]ceptabl e children's lending library in all of Australia, and only a few institu- tions are eve[...]"The lack of children's facilities is due partly to the type of agencies which | |
[...]Yd ney Munic1pa ·t I' n can be made to pay for itself by an institute. It Library. But[...]e, to an iron building w ic d both to make it attractive to children and to keep it stood in[...]s transferred to the City Council. Mhr. ·I'll in Australia was founded in 1826. It was known as Bertie was appointed City Librarian, and e s 1 "The Australian Subscription Library and Reading[...]he Children's Library has proved a gre~t sic- Some years later the library was transferred to the[...]States and two capital cities have O h[...]them. Its usefulness as a reference[...]It is interesting to learn th at New[...]comprehensive national library sys-[...]and some thousands of pounds have[...]Australia for similar encouragement.[...]ACKNOWLEDGMENT. - The fine[...] | |
[...]29 TH E WATERFRO NT, HOilART Sat11ral Cvlur[...]similar in their manufacture, arrive at the same final[...]nal subject is the ultimate achievement of | |
[...]B3 courtesy of the Artist ,[...]f;rst time should bear in mind progress; and who knows what to-morrow will bring? that to-day n[...]ter. can be delineated. It is the fact that makes colour Who, amongst the tho[...]y possible. When you have in your pos- has not at some time upon viewing colourful images[...] | |
[...]either Dufay or Kodachrome, pro- and each to its proper strength is reproduced in :1 vides colour[...]These three blocks when printed are commonly known and produced by a single in the thr[...]their proper order, and, of course, in very exact regis- The manufacturers of the Dufay process offer a ter, reproduce very faithfully the colour values of the newly-developed service of making colour prints[...]that at present the colour trans- using the well-known tri-co-lour separation process. parency (nat[...], the second eliminating blue-violet, and by its aid natural pictures can be obtained of scenes. t[...]be taken into the en- printed in either the well-known Carbou, Chromotone graver's studio. From th[...]uperimposed that the scope of the legitimate artist will be narrowed re-establish a reproduction of the original trans- but actually this is unlikely. The greatest develop paren[...]production of colour pictures, trated magazine, newspaper, etc. | |
[...]t is the limitation of the subject rather than its extensiveness which is the[...]thing that is precious would not be thought itself; sound qs opposed to sense." Cruel poured out[...]f notions of things." Because a token is "something its riches.[...] | |
[...]only when the popu- ace lakes hold of it that its future is decide d. Etymol-[...]tea- a coupla weeks -a bottla beer- a baga biscuits! academ ic sword cannot be beaten readily into[...]It's easier that way. re st ncted part. If, in the old maritim e phrase , it[...]of" is an unluck y word. It is not cannot "work its passag e," the people will throw it even pronou nced as it is spelt. Perhap s, that practic e over the side. And it will make hardly a sp[...]There was no need for such care. In Australia, at cft a r do to a word. Take "le[...]ded, illiterat dppose to clerical, becaus e knowle dge, if not wis- Austra lian to[...]How do you say "sheph erd?" or "heart? " Listen me~nt rude, homely , unculti vated. (You see, it's[...]f any}-h ow he 1 apidly going down hill.) Next its meanin g was worth- 1ess or_usel ess, t[...] | |
[...]This is a great Australia[...]Now "absolutely 1 ise an[...]throned and in its P ac w[...]practically tongue-tied ld·ec-[...]verage vocabulary of any class b ut larity--sometimes even acquiring a different quality centur[...]of meaning. "Intrigue" is such a word. What is its six or seven hundred words. The rank an t 1[...]f w substantive forms of those definitions. Now, then, in rare cases, the vocabulary contain[...]by such and such a thing or person? Newspapers invention travel, scientific discovebrY,[...]as the national tongue o f th e Teu tomc[...]ent was signified by the Britain." That was known as Anglo-Saxon, but w en exclamator[...] | |
[...]· e of th e 1ater penods was practica English contain s only 850 Engli[...]imu m of gramma tical rules, it would seem that its Althoug h English , because of the simplici ty of[...]if any one of them is ever to langgram mar and its great flexibility, became the succeed in establis hing itself. the uage nearest approxi mating a univers a[...]Africa, Kiswahili, a Bantu fic~~ess among the "artificials," althoug h Ida, a modi- languag e modifie d by Arabic, seems by its wide 190710n ~nd simplifi cation of Esperan to[...]fici chief ob_iection to the scheme of these arti- dialects) have as great need of Pidgin as[...]Of course, you know what "Pid-[...]you wait to know which Mrs. Smith.[...]quotat;o n (perhap s with some perti-[...]they most abound[...] | |
[...]From the days when New[...]could be written of its pa th 0[...]if many important. omis.sio:f[...]existence of a great new land[...]which he called New Hollan · THE BIRTH AND GROWTH[...]prison population. A few OF NEW SOUTH WALES[...]rnms issue of "Bank Notes" goes to press almost Banks, who had accompanied Cook, suggested[...]k the 150th Bay as a penal settlement and the Home Govern- | |
[...]et arrived at Port Jackson. Next day 5 rabbits, 18 turkeys, 29 geese, 35 ducks, 132 fowls ~e Bri[...]ere given into the (who had been commis sioned to act as first Governo r) care of a man to drive o[...]returned they had dis- he wrote: We had the satisfaction of finding the finest appeare d. He[...]the matter. Several pc: rlies .me may ride in the most perfect security ." were sent into[...]was unavaili ng. Some years later, in 1795, Govern or S To the settled part of Port Jackson the name of Hunter, suc[...]was given, after Lord Sydney , then Secie~ary of State. In a despatc h to the Home Govern- of wild cattle beyond Parramatta, set out with a party, ~ent m 17,~0, Phillip dropped the word "C?ove,"[...]ey has remaine d ever smce as the satisfaction, fell in with a very fine herd of cattle ... capital of New South Wales. upwa[...]oundat ion they were found has ever since been known as the 0 New South Wales. The story of the early settle-[...]. t Sydney , the only place of settleme nt in .he new colony, experie nced a trying ordeal m pushing itself along the path of progres s. thort~g e of stor[...]n to the settleme nt." When relief did come, some months later, populat ion was on the verge o[...]farm (hence the name of Farm Cove). This site is now part of the Botanic ~ardens . Phillip sowed six acres[...]her grain. They were the first crops sown in New | |
[...]d by rapid expansion. by a division of its huge area, nearly half the size 0 1 Indeed, in th[...]dwindled Europe into six smaller political units. Developmen was moulded almost entirely by economic d~ t d[...]s more to raise The growth of early New South Wales is in ica e it to 12,079. In the foll[...]l to 10,815. Probably this was largely due to the fact that from towards the end[...]1850 the foot, and the site became known as the g 100,000 mark had been far exceeded. The[...]taxation purpo~es a years, from the inception of New South Wales than £200 000 and whe[...]as a Crown Colony, used as a penal settlement, to its | |
[...]In 1794 the officers, civil and military, chartered South \J~( st0 reke~per ~n the settlemen t of New Bis Ma· te? was His Maiesty King George III, but[...]ound these gentleme n had a complete any pr a1; , some consider able time elapsed before control. In giving evidence some years later in Eng- Th 0"'.1s1ons came into them. land, Mr. Campbel l stated that, in 1798, the officers colon; ,fir~t record[...]here they purchase d at cost price any and stat'o some groceries , glass, millinery , perfumer y articles they desired, and these were retailed to the[...]settlers in tum were forced to purchase these articles, to the lrS t record of a cargo of merchan d[...]the Cape and suggeste d to realised by some of these gentleme n before the cargo i9 ~d[...] | |
[...]WAREHOUSES START.[...]was ' chartered by the Bn'hs[...]victs to New South Wales. 7[...]1803, the year in which the first newspaper - ~rteb~t From the arrival of Robe[...]Campbell came from Calcutta, where he was a partner with great success in the business they h[...]ide of the cove. Here he erected the site now occupied by the Fire Station, where s wharve[...]e commercial annals of the port as the well-known as universal providers.[...]-J the house, and it is possible that this was actuallY t e monopoly of the military traders, a[...]in the colony without the sanction of the Home Govern- ment, he allowed him to re- mai[...]specula- tion. This cargo comprised spirits, wine, sugar, tea, candles, soap, chinaware,[...]100 tons from the Hunter River, obtained by barter from the commissariat department[...] | |
[...]THE BURRA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA !~~s 9:ener.al store, which was kept by John[...]now a city occupying a mile square, crowded with ;f[...]. | |
[...]r Before the establishment of the Bank of New South DIVISION OF COLONY.[...]sisted of a queer When first established, New South Wales ·tude | |
[...]sq. miles of that c?lony reduced the size of New South ~a1les lo 1,574,712 sq . • .,1 es.[...]wo Years later f. 1 18 61, the greatest s ice of New South ::les was cut off, for Northern Territo[...]28 sq. miles respectively ), so that milearea of New South Wales to-day is 309,432 sq. qui[...]fever began to subside in the of The Constitution Act of 1856 conferred a system 'seventies, many newcomers settled down as land-[...]led on that of the industry of the State, and with the passing of the quart 1,n?dom, upon a community of one-and-a-[...]United King- the · ld out one-third of these had newly arrived in by a new Government , an era of prosperity and rapid[...]progress began. In 1866 all schools receiving State[...]m fifteen years. It is not surprising, there- Newcastle to Maitland (1857), from Sydney to Pen- int[...]and from Sydney to Goulburn (1869). Tele- Go:a e nowledge of the workings of Parliamenta ry gra[...]n established between 6 unst e 7ment, the new administrati on was at first a e and at lim[...]s made in the next bee ually, the workings of the new Constitution twenty years-from 1873[...]tinued to arrive freely. Flocks grew, and New South ere allot were introduced in 185[...] | |
[...]the State climbed a steeP[...]tury that national eqrtll·[...]regained. Most impogant[...]and an important oved[...]ontinued until 1885, and in that wealth of Australia came into being through time nearly £50,000,[...]owed and spent on federation of the six Australian States. From thed on, the building of railways and other Government works, the progress of New South Wales was wrappe h:1~ such as the estab[...]a telephonic service in in the progress of Australia, and it has been the 1c 1~ 1 Sydney in[...]component part of the Commonwealth in near Y a It is not[...]. 1 that the White Australia policy was firmly established, With the i[...]a e. After 1885 the volume of trade contracted, public Trade unionism spread rapidly as w[...]era- strike failed and unionism began to turn its attention to tion was founded in 1903. , 1 parliamentary action in the furtherance of its indus- These developments in the politi[...]the Political Labor spheres had their counterpart in the comfl;ercif Party and its rise as a power in Parliament. Some of sphere in the growth of joint stock companies 0 the great political leaders of the State and of the handle business on a large sca[...]The period from 1901 to 1910 was charactens~ turmoil- Hughes, Holman, McGowen, to ment[...]was revived in 1905 a system of State finance was But, in the meantime, the wor[...]he great Murrum b'd1 g ee the history of the State occurred, and a series of world Irrigation Sche[...]incorporate tions. In 1893 the crisis reached its apex, and districts as "shires" cover[...]fths of the area commerce and industry were almost at a standstill. of the State. This severe experience, however, was[...] | |
[...]45 g~Pit~l c~ty, Canberra, within the State. The Federal right into the back country. An[...]t the Capital must be within ing Sydney and Newcastle by railway, the Hawkes- ~ovement towards the federa- | |
[...]f The final cause of this desirable state of affairs, . f[...]remainder of a bottle of sherry, winked affec- of Some time later he awoke to in a n[...]f spring that he came out of bed w~ f:e bottle of something or other." consci[...]eir Bank manager by present- further ing him with some such acceptable trifle. o[...]by means of some invi f He wished vaguely that he coul[...]m in agency, and in an incredibly short space . 0 some way.[...] | |
[...]el barred the en- ranc~ to the strongr oom, but somew hat to his ~urpns e the door yielded at once to[...]of his visit was made known and the - thi11ki11 .<1 0111[...]action I find difficult to put into words;[...]work for some time and is now in dire[...]ated itself into the speake r's manne r[...] | |
[...]started that he might possibly never be able to fmi~n'[...]was something irregular about the whole ~roce~:1r~t[...]of an innocent caprice now presented _a:1other ~Y[...]action, however, than he discovered to his growing[...]amenable to his purposes--resi sted his most earnes[...]and sustained him now deserted him completely, an[...]The full rec'.'sation of what he had done now pene-[...]e other that a note of rather Heapish euavity had now come into his voice. "Now, with -recoiled[...]n his host's manner had by this time communicated itself to his appearance; his whole body began to swe[...]enly from the sea, and it was obvious that unless something was[...]demand, and immediately afterwards took his de- parture with what speed he could muster. It was a[...]effusions of gratitude that had marked the early part of his visit to the first recipient of his[...] | |
[...]Beads of perspiration started to his forehead and h' Photographs of the man h[...]coursed heavily down his face. im from every newspaper; he heard the news- The ticking of the clock grew l[...]through the empty vaults. ~ngdom he would be known as the man who had As though from a great distance he heard some- given away the Bank's money.[...] | |
[...]man is questioning his WITH ACKNOWLEDGMENT[...]nking was a mighty go e at bank work, considers some questions C LE AR I N G HO u s E " thing for them. Now we have com1.5 about it, and proceeds to give h[...]questioning his job. Most of the young men m l'-se For nearly twenty[...]arguing experience in many jobs and businesses: newspaper, '[...]rospects in a bank worth while.I rn suggestions, mostly along this line: Wasn't ther0[...] | |
[...]promotion. I have hear_d from the start a living wage, and as they learn to be ere are shll some banks that do not do things this useful to[...]. One of the lessons all bankers have taken to heart is the type which this bank's personnel department is ~n the adversities since 1930 is that a l[...]He has not only had at least a high school JS an important . asset to be as carefully con[...]lth, but of honest, If oyalty," he said, "is two-edged. It cuts both ways. upstanding family lif[...]e and punctual. th ~onsidering this attitude of most banks toward That's not a very usu[...]man. Our I believe that a large part of the com- h 1e_lf help, amt about the "w[...]personnel department has to turn over a lot of chips[...]to find one bug that suits it. A young man who has[...]tions: First, the imme- el iciency. The cold fact, to-day, is that our person- diate present, what you are getting for what you give; t ~e department is likely to look more critically into[...] | |
[...]new employer. k[...]on earth than 1oo k m 'd[...]President's Cabinet, once said: "The best and most Few carpenters or bricklayers kee~ bo[...]many elements to be enjoyment all the articles, and they are be~oll;m: considered.[...]ore numerous and more convmcm ' I don't know what it is about being a carpenter or that go t[...]nation of a young man in a bank, but in a large part their jobs. My father died when I was a bab.l[...]ve been able to get I have hewed. oua "I know a fellow who's a carpenter and his wages,[...] | |
[...]of cases cross-examination brought out that some- a care m the world.[...]s: thought-I d~_es the addmg and subtracting, the really A a mg part of the business. Na[...]of th 1t 0 of them are prosperously in practice, some they er ave much better jobs in the banks bec[...]with words. mak· now law. I know two young men who are[...]New York, I had a boy friend my own age who was[...]d Beekman. Everything was done f evenow man who was the son of a widow, didn't[...]ledger, would learn that he had made an error by giv[...]e of sterner stuff. They could take it. thee Practical b k' par t e1t· h er, an d[...]look into some other lines. When you have heard a dev1\ is a[...]s very distinct so- cia advantages also. The !Part of the public you con- · th e successful part- act is lad. h ies and gentlemen who have had ambit[...]refulness a out m oney and invest- ments · I k now a great· ~any men who have been m ba n[...] | |
[...]. 11 ones piece of work; you'll know something about what the In every large b[...]n has to take. And you we find men, sometimes called perrr:ianea desk or a won't resent wh[...]al with people and takes besides as martyrs to a system. But are :hey? accura[...]e, and therefore a very I believe that most of these men have actua_d more precious commodity. The fact is that most people are better in the long run, have been better pai Jd have honest, most people are faithful, and a great many co[...]rate minds. The law of supply and been in most other lines of business. h resen!. demand applies to character, the same as to potatoes So much fo[...]o much of the com- and in the long run. Now as to promollon,,,[...]. t knew Be 1v edere[...]won the A.LB. national pu - | |
[...]per- the t 1 worke d out some good ideas about impro ving sonnel depart ments regret it, when a man has worke d[...]n, who were honest , Our person nel depart ment check ed this in our[...]ndust ry, who a re b , fsalesm en m · d epartm ent stores, who are carryi. ng chanc es.[...] | |
[...]housed in the new ned[...]The new Bank was op~em·[...]ber, an cl we now aven feel[...]d all fellow-officers throughout the for some weeks, but at time of wntm~ f f om his service[...]hat quick- has also been very ill for some llme, b moving farce "Tons of Money," and a caste of four advices was showing some improvement. M ger[...]ladies and six gentlemen was responsible for a most Mr. A. K. W. Ward, at present re1ievm[...]tober. The trophies were raced for son, of Actuary's Department, upon the ea over a mile course by Inter-b[...]. B. Dunbar of this Staff Club, and various activities ha:'e beenst~f Ten-[...]so successfully in military ated, whilst its contributions to the hbrary, a than events at[...]justified its organisation. The dances held ro | |
[...]Bell, A. J., Relvg. Staff, Sydn ey, to New castl to t'ime have alwa ys been most enjoy able, the plea- B[...], to W agga W agga ac or in the succ ess of our activ it'es. Brad[...]ga. th Now t~at the Chris tmas seaso n is upon Chris tmas[...]I as had perh aps the best year of its ex;st ence . Mr. Butler, E. W., Brisbane, to Fairfield. an Martin as secre tary is respo nsibl e for most of the Cahir, J. T., Cottesloe, to Alba n[...]occa sion of his Cham bers, J. A., Mgr., Artarmon, to Mgr., Moss[...]upright- well know n throu ghou t Quee nslan d for his[...]ie. een help ed on their way by his kindl y acts East, J. S., C.S[...]Elizabeth St. South . Arnold, J. C., Hobart, to Ade- laide . Astri dge, W[...] | |
[...]the prese nt · · B., Sydn ey, to New town . Keswick Barra[...]e activ e mem bers, and a comp el!-[...]out, Bolton', R. ':· H:, New castl e son. ciation, Com[...](Watts 4-8) by 57 runs. Carter A' C · A., Mud gee daug hter.[...]b ane. son, Miss E . E ., Bns McCarth M· McCaul Y, M·ss M. A., Sydn ey. Stuart ~Y,F iss R. E., C.S.B., Sydn ey. Tom s[...] | |
[...]AD-SB-18 QUARTERLY STAFF MAGAZINE | |
[...]APPOINTED GOVERNOR OF THE COMMON WEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA 1st MARCH, 1938 | |
[...]S IR HARRY SHEEHAN, newly-appointed Governor[...]of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in succes- 1927. A lengthy holiday last year unfo[...]king career Accounts Branch, Postal Department in 1912, Finance when he joined the Bank of A[...]ommonwealth Bank of Branch, Defence Department in 1916, was appointed Australia, and was appointed Manager of Perth[...]h Treasury in 1926, and Branch. In 1923 he became Acting Manager, Syd- has been Secretary[...]nighted in Conference at Ottawa as adviser to the Australian 1937 • He is an enthusiastic golfer[...]. Sir Ernest and Lady Riddle have one son (a partner Married in 1913, Sir Harry has one so[...]-round ath- "Bank Notes" offers Sir Harry hearty congratula- lete, but has especially devoted his[...]high office. STATEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN | |
[...]FROM THE GOVERNORSHIP OF THE COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA 28th FEBRUARY, 1938 | |
[...]STAFF FAREWELL PARTY SIR ERNEST AND LADY RIDDLE[...]tea party in honour of Sir Ernest Riddle was held staff to Sir Ernest Riddle at his home. at Sydney Office. The[...]rooms being packed almost to capacity. Sir Ernest's letter of acknowledgment is repro- It was, of course, impracticable for the Governor to duced above, and[...] | |
[...]d to Sir Ernest, on behalf th e staff for their hearty co-oper ation at all times, and of the staff,[...]he interior of St. did not desire to lose all contact with them, and George 's Chapel, Wind[...]n Hunting don." not hesitate to make themsel ves known to him. In acceptin g the gi[...]that we have in the Branch a most highly-s killed Frank Hallam 's orchestr a re[...]group of technica l officers. The work they do is most[...]age r (Mr. John Ash) express ed ing you now, I shall always have you in my th e regret of the staff at Sir Ernest's departu re, and thought s, and I know that I may still think of you as as s ured[...] | |
[...]g'Hl RICE AUSTRALIA R ICEindustries, | |
[...]d demand for many purposes, nevertheless, / : ~f Australia producing rice commercially, and[...]0 ' ab ne of the most satisfactory features 1 out the industry is that t[...]this a been practically useless for any other crop. 1. R[...]inches to 15 inches water. 2. A | |
[...]About twelve years ago Australia[...]has produced nearly a quarter of a mil-[...]Australian methods of cultivation[...]per acre. rice on the North Coast of New South Wales. Failure Here the similarity en[...]allowed to run off to get the ground dry and arm most useful industry.[...] | |
[...]s well under a Wide range of soil conditions . On new land it matures in from 180 to 185 days. At s[...]ve rice stores, and, once harvested, the crop is carted !~ere and subsequen tly railed to the ?ce mills[...]d to stand still by an energetic Agricultur al Departmen t, which has done invaluable :V0 rk for the in[...];nents are carried out with plant breed- ~ng and new varieties to evolve an even etter type for local conditions . , The developm ent of the rice industry in Australia is another step towards complete independe nce in[...]my pass book, also my the air. Sometime s even this number cannot hold usband, - -[...]and fall to their deaths.- "Merchan dising Facts."[...]y soon be able to satisfy their craving at ites, some of which are 3,000 square feet in a.rea, home. Engineers are installing machinery in a H[...]y are in products. -"Mercha ndising Facts." | |
[...]1938 THE STAFF OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES, -Allynb rook District, North Coast. | |
[...]The age at which this examin ation is passed is now ig er than the age at which school educat ion i[...]but depend s on Jinally , stress is laid on knowle dge of langua ges. special selectio n.[...]g the clerk 1 . s is require c encal staff. The new clerk is appoin ted a probati on- is call[...]t years "compt roller"; nation with regard to the most import ant legal and then , after th[...]ns of the Bank and elemen tary b9 for some years a "chief comptr oller." After this, hot~ons[...]can ce design ated, for instanc e, "head of departm ent," s~~me for this automa tic promot ion is calcula ted for "assist ant head of departm ent," "manag er," "assist ant eigd teen years,[...]stem of hierarc hy and to a ances which are not particu larly high. stiff rel[...]Coast , NEW SOUTH WALES. -The Allyn River , Eccleston , North | |
[...]vening according to the volume O a rule. the mere fact that a man has passed examinations[...]without work in the Ban ·t and the University or some equivalent school. interrupted. In the Foreign Exchange Departmenl Ad· The duties and working hours of the clerks de- also in some other departments of the Cent~~ ~orne pend on the character of the department to which they ministration the hours of work are prolonged 1:f ·~ork are appointed. The National Bank of Czechoslovakia urgent work is to be completed; mostly the sta urnes has, beside the central administr[...]the country. Nobody is, how- Some of the special services, as, ~or ~n st ~nce,rr:ai[...]le and to a registry and forwarding departments, wo~k fon ation certain degree encouraged by[...]of international economic strain, the staff wor Bank. Nevertheless[...]ours, disregarding Sundays or holidays. to select its managers out of its own staff, and more[...]ed the than once an important position has been offered to prominent persons ou[...]A busy scene at harvest time, in New South Wales. Speeding up to get the crop o[...] | |
[...]arves tin g on a Na w South Waiu fa, m. The tr actor, though widely employed, has not yet ousted the[...]established a national gymnastic organisation called[...]the "Sokol," which, apart from its purely physical , In the National Bank the participation of the staff aims, seeks[...]or- in sport is entirely voluntary. Sport is practised in ganisation has three-quarte rs of a million members; it ; sp;cial sports an[...]the has gymnastic halls in almost all the towns and vil ank s staff, or outside[...]centre. • un organised sports activity. Many of[...]Czechoslova kia- and in that capacity they take part :t ![g.e P~rk on the river bank. As a great part of the in gymnasric and other exercises. Some of the staff ha 1 live m co-operative and bank houses (which we took part as members of the "Sokol" organisation in :ha 1 m[...]e on the grounds, and Also in the National Gymnastic Competition in 1932 h ci ~t:s for vario[...]y-ball, the second prize was won by a National Bank man. wt~ - all, and nine-pins. Swimming in t[...]Individualis m, which is the essential part of ihe In winter the club organises ski-ing tours to the Czech national spirit, is reflected also in the practis- mou t ·[...]tain tours. staff practise there is one that to a certain extent i[...] | |
[...]AND. and meets a smaller river which also makes its way g rowmg[...]eys of soI?~ .cases, reaches a high level. Some cfub | |
[...]Flood WESTERN AUSTRALIA.-Ja rrah timber hauling at Hakea. ~ntitutio~s.[...]members of various a small room where articles of daily consumption , | |
[...]man agem ent have had to face oppos1t10 n the part med ical care is prov ided by a spec ial[...]x a con· lies. Mem bers of the staff also take part in lion, men tione d abov e[...]two w NEW SOUTH WALES.- Rural Scene near[...] | |
[...]ing. Lately there has been org · d , as in some for anise · countries , a system eign o[...]been ap . training , special Pointed to take part in var i O u s organisa tions created in this defensiv~, service Me~bers hip of any Poli!ical party is among obvious rights of the staff ~nd no report on the sub~ ;ct has to be made to the . ank; active participa tion In P ° 1·1· 1 1cs is, howev[...]The next and other recreatio nal activities, and the highest ex- a e;eh classes of the[...]eave in the winter season, i.e., these activities. Ae ":'een the middle of October and the m[...]As was said at the beginnin g, the National Bank's in ge, since this facilitates the distribu[...]r ranches in Carpathi an Ruthenia , which is the most veloped commun ity spirit and mutual understa nding emote eastern part of the Republic ' receive an extra govern all the activities of the staff without distinctio n Week·[...]elected, fn°~hlar, ,the employe es often take a part of their leave and their official work is[...]GHER AUTHORITY. their duty and act in conformi ty with the require- a Most of the activities of the staff in their free time ments[...]sub· Bre k Ject to no formal control on the part of the augment ed tasks. None the less, the Bank pays attention to al: than · act" The fact that many of the staff live under one roof ofese th ·t· d IV! 1es an keeps itself informed of the nature in apartmen t houses belongin g to the Bank's Pension club e sports and recreatio ns practised in the sports Fund or to the Building Co-opera tive of the staff makes 1. s. It also takes some care to learn how theBank[...] | |
[...]OF AUSTRALIA C ONSERVA TIONISTS the world over have reali[...]possible of the wonderful flora of Australia. | |
[...]gs can be cul- somethin g to pin tivated. E v e r y[...]a notice on, to new leaf. every bud, every new use as a land-[...]which has been SOME FACTS AND de[...]begin to think of Here are some them more in t[...]shing Tre e. binders, as rest- New South W ales b . i[...]y children under super- ARE THERE PRACTICAL RESULTS? vision. Some of these forests are consider able, one t . B:ut is there really any practical result from this being 80 acres i[...]You have only to visit one Most of them, of course, are smaller and of ~r two centres which you knew, say, ten years ago, an experime[...]ttle country Over 50,000 seedling s, mostly of Australia n trees ,1nd fc 001 nowaday s you will find the fruits of this shrubs, were raised in[...]and th2 Investiga tions further you will find the homes with teachers love it, and both derive practical and moral tr9;.-lined boundari es, with avenu[...]s tt· e mg to a palatial or a humble home. Thus MUCH TO BE DONE. e influence spreads from school to home. If you There is still much to be done. In some parts the ~~re lo search a little more deeply, you may[...]nal work is not felt. ;~d the scenes. In crude, home-ma de shelters, very h en you will find the sch[...]reach a man's estate; who trees - from the seed -[...]usefulne ss of the land. to th eir permane nt homes[...]being done. You will know that in this Tending a beautiful tu[...] | |
[...]para rosta, pale lemon at its bases, and iles[...]- From "Talking Points on Australia," issued Y th e[...]Austrd!ian National Trave l Association. AUSTRALIA'S STOCK RESOURCES. n[...]cattle in the Com~onwealth. Some of th e[...]exceptional lease in North Australia occupie'.:; | |
[...]ING GEORGE SQUARE (BRISBANE) NEW BRANCH WITH the prime object of providi[...]ed on modern lines for the establish- | |
[...]Lr YOU THINK ALL BANKS ARE THE SAME, THIS ARTICLE MA y CHANGE YOUR MIND. IT'S AB[...]RENT. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK, PIKEVILLE. Ttinues | |
[...]the bank would disclose a ~T~uty, is soon to be a national park, and is known as refrigera tor that is kept filled w[...]which is made in Pikevill e, in sum- mounta ins apart to let the river through ." m[...]ercola tor for colder days. Often Pikevill e itself has only 4,000 inhabita nts, but we when[...]s because we are trying to run a dif- lo Jhe bank itself was organis ed in 1889, and we are[...]ways, that the thought always behind our activitie s is The outside r entering our bank f[...]so probabl y notice the pictures and works of art in tucky Bankers ' Associa tion, and vis[...]g room . He would :,xobabl y of the State's 400 banks. It was an illumina ting ,:,x- Observ[...]ve r he would That will help make each home attractiv e and the ~ote that our bank is protecte d by bandit-b arrier fix- family happy. Sometim es we can help in this nlan ures, bullet-r es[...], than to offer a reward for e capture of bandits after a crime has been many peop[...]st. J. T,, ll'ray photo NEW SOUTH WALES.- Scene near the Barrington Mo[...] | |
[...]each home in[...]activity we try[...]fact.[...]tributed more than a bushel of holly- As part of our programme we have worked out a hock seed.[...]ployees to our friends business affiliations, facts about the home, hobbies, and customers. We are hoping that in an[...]It is our hope some day to have a new bank Invitations to exhibit in our several fl[...]lude an entire floor that can be are sent to all known flower-grow ers in the county. devoted to no[...]our own bank we have only the highest type ot hibits, and the local garden club co-operates with[...]ext day to invalids and the how each person fits into the work. We accept col- sick, to hos[...] | |
[...]talented young people join our staff, such as and most modern method s, later to be tried out in our[...]n play the organ, who bank where, if they prove practica l for us, we put are handy with flowe[...]s, or those who can draw and No one has any particul ar work to do which the originat e some of the unique invitatio ns we like to others cann[...]frequen t dances and employ ees. In this way we know at a glance just entertai nments at a mounta in lodge. We feel that what has been done on any particul ar day. nothing is too good[...]lf a million dollars in deposit s in the and the new employ ee that banking ;s the right[...]fidence and now help us reach out for more new We also feel that our vacation plans[...] | |
[...]n travel, so convenient to highway mendi- cants, known as hitch hiking, presents an aspect of mild adve[...]and accompanied by an impecunious but independent artist friend, I found myself dumped, per favour of c[...]general :ance with whistlings and cat-calls something of the direction of Sydney, and when we look[...]several times lo take on additional was something of a wit, had been driving only a cans, unti[...]designed and lit, and the houses attractive and weil positions, the waggon suddenly slowed[...]cause he our feet in the ebullitions of its tepid water. was going only about a hundred yards[...]lay parched fields. gar, where our appearance attracted the attention of ,3. Some distance further on a friendly school teac[...] | |
[...]27 lift into Trafalgar. They knew a numbe r of our friends in Mel-[...]ences at a countr y dance, I dis- placed somet hing in my right knee, which , althou gh I[...]with an excell ent oppor tumty were in great spirits. and march ed along to the of Paradi ng their[...]ok u~ for the remain ing sixtee n miles deadly in its monot ony. Once we stoppe d and into Sale, whic[...]othe s and getting into ihe which look us for a quarte r of a mile, the highw ay river, which , howev[...]in our direc- cynica l friend. The water at the edge was only a tion, and for six weary miles w[...] | |
[...]in another instant we were splashin g about in its[...]in the main road, the lesser part proceedi ng up a[...]coming in such a fashion as to indicate its[...]stopped, and was now backing in our[...]"Now, boys, will you have a glass of[...]stories of the unfortun ate results of some[...]advice. was method in this, however ; we thought some of them may be coming back -and this was precisel[...]mbo River, which we found across an earthen bridge we awaited the approa~h slightly bracki[...]y nightfall, we felt consider ably lighter in spirits. The going was slow, and from 'time ''Yo[...]the ditch on the other side. ing vehicle might be some distance off, we could 'tell There was l[...]easy mind, throws out a cheery Three parts of a mile they had said, but the dis- salutatio[...]ventee n miles beyond by a fish waggon on its way to Sydenha m Inlet. MY Lakes Entrance to Nowa Nowa. knee had almost gone, and I was scrambli ng de~perd-[...] | |
[...]d a kerosene tin half full These attractions, however, became very monoto- of fresh water[...]ew hundred yards further on we the Bemm gravel pits. We descended a steep slope boarded a[...]with two blows of a razor-edged[...]it would fall within a few inches of its[...] | |
[...], very coarse in texture, which ,3xtended and had some difficulty in preventin g the over- for[...]y ior a hundred yards or so down the road, We now ran into a driving rain, which cut into our ca[...]f the township we passed between a fine bone, but some two hours later, with the wind whistl- avenue[...]way up to Heaven, we came trasted in character, the one shallow and sandy, the into Eden as ni[...]ing. other much deeper, its banks heavily wooded with In the darkness we[...]delightful swamped us out, and caused us to waste most of swim in the pool, we departed at sunrise, to be the day wandering aimlessly a[...]Most of the day we spent in the surf at Woilon- rain a[...]Bulli Pass we found fully up to expectatio ns a its deepest not more than two feet, and occupi[...] | |
[...]We received a great deal of practical assistance[...]is an excellent idea to go equipped with some kind of artificial light and a water-bag- we took neither.[...]a medium of comfortable transport. You never know[...]to my sedentary job and my friend to his art with a ~ides, our tent and equipment would be now repos vigour and zest that I had never known before. Ing at the bottom of Botany Bay. As[...]transport drivers, two salesmen, a eahcher, an estate agent, a clerk, a railway man, and a awker[...] | |
[...]t come out of bottles, riverside site upon which now stands OUR WELL-KNOWN cans and cartons are prepared, and the works of the Rosella Preserving "PRESERVING" FAC- perhaps some idea of the appetites of and Manufacturing Company, to the nation, for, of course, this factory,[...]e many and Australia. varied processes which preserve or[...]My guide first conducted me transform the fruits of our Australian soil. Here in the through the main offices, wher[...]extent of the Old Cremorne Gardens, probably the most unusual industry. From this point a very interest[...]auce. beautifully, with a lake in the centre, attractive gar- After the arrival of the tomatoes fro[...]y are placed on a travelling metal screen his attractions, including a theatre, ballroom, bowling conve[...]l loon ascents, fireworks displays and other exhibits inspection, and only firm, ripe tomatoes are allo[...]remorne Gardens proved exceedingly popu- tomatoes actually touched by human hands are the lar and for m[...]leasure- pass through sieving machines, which extract the seeking, all is industry. Maybe it is not so pretty, skins and seeds, allowing only the fleshy part of the but there is direct employment for over on[...]lass-lined boiling vats. I was people and the manufacture of food and appetisers then taken to wh[...]es place, and no doubt it was as The Rosella Factory, long since become an estab- interesting as any part of the factory. The bottles, lished landmark to road,[...] | |
[...]hich pass through in the roots. In the manufacture of peanut-butter the a heated chamber t[...]is ~anned.and prepared. Here, too, the process is most 6nt~restmg. The soup, after being prepared an? t[...]through a finishing sieve which 1 responsible for its fine, creamy quality. Then from t e reservoir vat[...]eming more interesting than the others. Most niouth-watering of all was the candy room,[...] | |
[...]After going all through the various department~, closed, washed and baked in ovens. In passi[...]which are delivered here by conveyors in food manufacture, I was taken to another very[...]ng -orevents packing and despatching department, is the means the contents from coming into direct contact -with ·,he by which these tins are delive[...]--L in all. The actual making of a tin no doubt requires[...]uch softer | |
[...]25 THE WINE INDUSTRY OF AUSTRALIA W t-IEN Captain John Macarthur, founder of the VINEYARDS, SEPPELTSFIELD, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. ('om1110111L'ndfh Corf. photo | |
[...]ined stationary until after the War, when on interstate trade, and this led to wholesale plantings[...]ldiers settled on vineyard areas, and ,n in South Australia, which, owing to its freedom from 1922 product[...]lons. Eight years later seventeen and three-quarter meet the shortage in the Australian market. Ever million[...]wine were produced. The estimate since then South Australia has been the main wine- of the 1937 vintage was 20,240,996 gallons. The producing State in the Commonwealth. various States contributed as follows:- Queensland and Western Australia, too, have South Australia . . 15,026,502 gallons their vineyards, bu[...]able to the production New South Wales 2,944,494 of grapes.[...]Western Australia 430,000 Three classes of wines are produced in Australia. Queensland . . . .[...]g vintage in South Aus- and in the whole of South Australia, including, of ,[...]e proportion of the wine made each In Western Australia the Swan Valley produced[...]for fortification and other purposes. In fact, no less The next class is the Burgund[...]sh grapes. It is estimated that River district of New South Wales, and in various dis- in the manufacture of brandy about a million and a tricts of Victoria. South Australia and Western quarter gallons of wine are used per annum. French Australia, where climate and soil conditions are[...]de in Austraiia lons of Australian brandy were exported last year. was three and a[...]o- The total production of Australian brandy in 1936-37[...]The most interesting[...]feature of the Australian[...]dom by Australian wine-[...]Se asoning Export Casks, Choteau Tanunda, South Australia. preference extended to l'omm[...] | |
[...]explanation, of course, is that Australians[...]sumption of Australian wines in Great Britain.[...]In 1932 Australia's share was 22.3 per cent. of[...]increase, and in 1934 Australia held the proud[...]Australian wines in Canada and New Zealand,[...]wealth and its marketing overseas.[...]quality are exported from Australia. Samples[...]Australian wines have competed with[...]wmes by the Imperial Government. In 6 £37~- Australia exported 1,722,609 gallons, valued at Australians become wine-minded. r· ,922. By 1936-7 the exp[...]In this connection an . t is bemg made to make Australians Wme-m· . t1on m d e d., f or at pr[...] | |
[...]NOTES Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Head Office , Martin Place, Sydney, de corate d and illuminate d for[...]some 380 large pots were required, apart from con-[...] | |
[...]y displayed Were the Coats of Arms of the various States and City of Sydney, while on the upper sections of the facades groups of flags representing the States of the Commonwealth and the senior defenc[...]s- tooned balconette were large shrubs and palms, some trees being as high as 20ft. These features, adde[...]e. Right- Detail of ma in entrance in | |
[...]HOBART C ENTRAL AUSTRALIA! The name had always | |
[...]ke the surroundings beauti- P eased he was to see some strangers. Pieces of opal ful, while[...]e in a half-filled punt. a d t Was here that our party split up, six passengers and ,'.hree staff retur[...], and made an attempt at w mg camels. Here, as at some of the homesteads, an~ saw what could be done when suf[...] | |
[...]thousand acres-some day.[...]part of this trip comes north of this township. The[...]lls with coloured Aertex shirts, plus attire f~!' artesian well.[...]ng. Wild duck, geese and barramundi (20 lb. fish) now varied A S a contribution to the ce[...]a hunted kangaroo was even bet- International Photographic Exhibition, and was f?l- tered when[...]ite shirt, many sizes too lowed by a particularly interesting and authentic dis- lar[...] | |
[...]SOUT H WALESNEW[...]on to the dam itself. This is a beauti ful stretch of water, T ?h th0 se who at some time or other are fl~ng from banke[...]r, instea d of taking the comm on to most of our mount ain ranges when tinu O 1to Salisb ur[...]The dam, which is the source of Newca stle and of wh~• a?Jace nt to the Willia m V[...]ever-in creasin g popu- full supply level. Its greate st depth is 121 feel, and lant Y- arring ton Tops). Along the roadsi de wild its capaci ty is 5,000 million gallon s. The height o[...]r• Pict c imbs m places and from the emine nce some flow level is 514 feet above me[...]36in. pipe line conve ys the water 53.11 miles to New- inteze on the hillsid es, whilst along the riv[...]e seen along the side see nse agricu lture is practis ed in parts, forming a of the road. flat neA r[...]res sive, and in sharp contra st is the overflow, its CJai ed hiches ter River with its tree-li ned banks are[...]n as is often the hawth er s house is a drive hedge d with Englis h case, but[...] | |
[...]journey from Adelaide to Perth by the Trans-Australia n Express takes[...]tract, even to-day limitless and treeless, is practical the traveller across one of the most extraordinary tracts of country in the world the Great Nullarbor[...]s than nine inches. The vastness of t is Wes tern Australia. How far to the north the plain g~[...]distance, an1 th f extends is not definitely known even to-day, for no view fades into a horizon of nothingness. The ilec one has charted its limits in that direction. The of smoke f[...]miles away. stone cliffs that overlook the Great Australian Bight. The early exploration of t[...]the railway photograph accompanying this article. | |
[...]edge of amples of human endurance and persistence and[...]over · natural conditions of incredible diffi- known to white men. culty. Then, as now, water was the dominating prob- Six miles from Madura Downs homestead is Mere- lem, and it was only the bushman's[...]city of the leaders of these expeditions cave is known to barely a score of people,[...]which enabled men and horses to locate it, when now has only been partly explored. The blacks failure to do so, as they well knew, meant first the declare it is haunted, and witho[...]north of the railway lies Ooldea cently relics of some lost tribe have been discovered, ?oak, known from time immemorial by the wander- including a[...]centuries the black inhabitants of this great One gallery has been explored for half a mile with continent[...]sacred cere- no sign of ending. A wide and lofty gallery begins monies, their corroborees and their triba[...]way, and the halls are Here they congregated to barter their spears, large enough to hold a hundred pe[...]with about There are many other caves, some of immense twenty camels. A more unexpected location for size, only partly explored, and all huge limestone Water could no[...]of which are more bit- tated. Even in the valley itself, the dry surface ter to the taste than Epsom s[...]derground lake. This The Commonwealt h Railway Department, during the traditional feo.r is not surprising, as all these huge construction of the Trans-Australia n Railway, and for caverns are awe-inspiring to t[...]omotives exploration is a severe nervous test. In most of the by digging seven shallow wells within an a[...]own upon the intruder, and make the eerie no one knows the precise location of the uncharted places fearsome with their hooting. border line, somewhere south of the Musgrave On the plain itself there is a variety of interesting ~ange[...] | |
[...]ight ob_i!f goanna, dingo, emu and kangaroo, and, nowadays , held over the mouth of the blow-hole is rapi countless rabbits. Of b;rd life, there are the wedge- drawn in. The blow-holes prove the existence tailed eagles with 10ft. spread of wing, the Australian bustards, the mallee fowl and many more. Wild ca[...]f bones of the Diprotodon Australis at Bal- some think is due to tidal action at large caves on t ladonia, Cook's Rocks and elsewhere. These places sea front of the Great Australian Bight one hundr~ are large granite outcrops on t[...]ht feet. Through these openings the air Sometimes it is a shrill whistling, often an omin?t:s often rushes with considerable force, and in some roar, or again a mere gentle hissing. Sometimes 11 is cases the outward draught is so powerful and con- a soft unearthly sighing. stant as to keep a felt hat s[...] | |
[...]th ay across the plains to . e sea, the homestead be- ing 75 miles south of For- r[...]ence in the case of at- Harvesting on a New South Wales farm, on land which has but recently[...]ow that at one time the p am, and years ago a party exploring one of the coast there was at a considerably lower level than it ctves some miles from Eucla discovered one, a is now, and moreover there has been an uplift at a ~i:[...]ed off in several directions, rendering it by the fact that the remains of "The Swift," a vessel[...]ollow the wrong channel and become lost. ago, are now more than half a mile from high-water thI;creti[...]he underground Up to the north-west edge of the Nullarbor Plain ~~Ver await even to-day[...]r on the thousands of square miles of the bed is known as the Pontoon River, and its southern ullarbor may be accounted for by a[...]1.derground rivers flowing into the sea. The vast Australian Railway, 146 miles from Kalgoorlie. When f r~f[...]p the traffic on the Trans- simply loses itself in the sand. Lord Forrest, the | |
[...]frog and the newt with the snakes in a legend of stowed our swags[...]on fo r this slaughter set out for Broken Bay. A party of lads had passed along the track while we ate,[...]was a little barking Gecko. It is a gruesome fact that profess that they cannot distinguish[...]further on in the sandy burrows Now the lizards primitive, shy, graceful, curio~s[...]particular c r e e k[...]tract attention if[...] | |
[...]e poor crea • a;~s. I A week later a small boy know· set out for the gully, wo 1Jng the last waterho[...]I asked y. "He · h t get out some mig night dl'd c at." bite the fel[...]iustThe 1'dea was undeniably cha~ I have Just parted from a nal :nmg little Gecko- a noctur- lur YPe, Gymnodactylu s phyl- h· us, whom I brought from h is cave-home for a week that[...]and their kindred sport some pretty colours. One cli~~?g and sit on my knee by the fire, sometimes sunny morning in a quiet gully of t[...]ight, were qoiden Like the birds, they have some well-organised games[...]hed flirt , M: The mystery of the human voice attracts lizards. and kept her suitor in suspense.[...]he ince ;tth a paw. Forsaking her hibernating habits dur· jerked it in the direction of the lover[...]r more human. o e lifted up. bi : Moloch newly sloughed in autumn is gay a.s a "We'r[...]companionship in a lizard when you get to know Young Moloch out wooing puts on hi[...] | |
[...]general relays of girls from various departments dehvere purposes and in respect of particular appeals. the packages. A[...]SPECIAL DONATIONS. following activities are worthy of note:-[...]have been conserved for this particular purpose. into contact with the people we assist, and in so doing spread[...]eling among our fellow-beings . The A statement of receipts and expenditure, which surprise a[...]H. W. received was a good reward for our efforts. Most of Lewis, to whom we are deeply indebte[...]ets were large, and jn to this report. some cases were dreading the prospect of a winter[...]ot and Charity Fu nd - NEW SOUTH W ALES.- Headers taking off an 850 a[...] | |
[...]WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Wheal farming, Wongan Hills.[...]Home for Children- Uni~~ Rf Buttons. . . . . .[...] | |
[...]ruary to decide who would represent this State in th e an Olympic Swimmin g Pool at Forbes (N.S.[...]was one of the hottest we have experienc ed th1 s important centre. Situated on the Lachlan River, 240[...]od luck and a pleasant trip. people rushed to lhe new field, and in the inevitable[...]tlemen t was possible. Tents and its supporters when the return match was p!aye and wo[...]3 Of those 30,000 people a few won fortunes; most runs. Mr. D. Allnut (43), Mr. R.[...]and Mr. Dunn (25, retired) were our out st and· parts, but in the meantime order had been restored,[...]ng players. banks, public buildings, theatres and homes had beer, Mr. S . F. A. Bryson (Assistant Actuary), en route erected, and chaotic conditions ga[...]We also renewed acquainta nce with Mr. W . Mt has developed int[...]and Tonkin, formerly of this Branch, now Manager a pastoral centres of the State. Wheat, lucerne, cattle, Geelong. sheep, wool, butter and wines are its principal products.[...]of the staff bade fare· the town in keeping with its importanc e. well and[...]branches is being conducted at the New South Wales.. e With a continuan ce of this[...]been completed . The winners 0 mises and private homes, and public and semi-publ ic[...]against representa tives from other States in the S!f town. It is a pride that inspi[...] | |
[...]Horse teams waiting their turn for unloading. Carting bagged wheat.-A busy scene outside the Quandialla (New[...]hus represent The Bank cricket team participating in the South ew South Wales. Australian Bank Cricket Association recently lost a En[...]nine events . All keenly-fought match against the State Bank (Commonj matches were keenly contested, and, generally, play wealth 8-203, State 5-227), but, nevertheless, shares Was of a very e[...]DriYe, sixty members taking part in contested sets; Women's Singles Championship-[...]v. J. Farren: A picnic held at Belair attracted seventy members, 8-6, 6-4.[...]. Messrs. T. Langley (Savings Bank Department) Martyn: 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. and A. E. Pearce (General Bank Department) are receiving hearty congratulations on having been Women's Doubles[...]tory financial statement. The following officers were ADELAIDE.-The s[...]L. D. Dixon; president, E. A. st aff have been particularly active in recent weeks, Keats; hon. secretary, A. A.[...]o welcome an old friend ey and Reddin) defeated National Bank in the first in Mr. C. Best, who comes to us[...]been It is our misfortune to record the departure of no P ayed, resulting in a loss and a win. Our players less than six officers during the :oast quarter. ·we bre gradually gaining experience, and sh[...]nt), who left Adelaide for U.S .A., stars in our most recent match. whe[...] | |
[...]to Melbourne. Mr. P. Bostock (General Bank Department) received Bouffler, G. B., Cessnock, to[...]ving Staff, Sydney, to Penshurst. him luck in his new surroundings. Bromell,[...]., Broken Hill, to Hornsby. to the Economists' Department, Sydney. Brown, T. J., C[...]o, to Administratirn. been appointed manager of a new branch at Pymble Caffin, A. W., Melbou[...]Bay, to Gordon. bers of the staff prior to his departure. Mr. Miller car- Callaghan, B. B., Gordon, t[...]Mr. Claude Downs of Chambers, J. K., Hobart, to Summer Hill. this city. Miss Child also resig[...]C.S.B., Sydney, to Mngr., Penshurst. A large party from the Bank visited the Amscol Clifton, N. F., Perth, to William Street, Perth. Ice Cream Factory, and gained considerable insight[...]into the methods of producing ice cream. Such visits Coldwell, J. B., Melbourne, to Prahran. ar[...]o Mackay. We also visited Woodroofe's Cordial Factory at Condon, F. J. , Armidale, to Townsville. Norwood, and spent three most instructive hours- Conley, W. P[...] | |
[...]rcular Quay. Wheat harvesting in New South Wales. A fine team. 0 nson, Miss N. M.,[...]Sandow, C. F. H., Cronulla, to Lockhart. Leach, R. H., William St., Perth, to Wiluna.[...]ving Staff, Syd., to Mgr., Darwin. L mcke, R. H., Newtown, to Cessnock. Shaw, G.[...]Silver, A. N., Gosford, to Lockhart. achar, R. W., Claremont , to Perth.[...]., Relieving Staff, Syd., to Waterloo. Snowdon, W. E., Perth, to Town Hall, Perth. Mardling,[...]f, Sydney, to Darwin. Sullivan, M. V., Lockhart, to Gosford. 6 Mu hy, D. J. N., Coogee, to Inn[...]Rabaul, to Parramatta . Urquhart, C. V., Midland Junction, to Perth. Neilson, F. A[...]on, A. T., Brisbane, to Nundah. p au' W. S., Lockhart, to Cronulla. Wens[...] | |
[...]our ne- son. Brownell , A. B., Hobart- son. Pontif[...], Narromi ne-son. Cowie, R. J., Hobart- son. Thom, R. E., Newcast le son. Craft, E. H., Adminis[...]-daughte r. Henders on, J. W., Hobart daughte~ .[...]wheat cult ivation on Temora Experiment al Farm, New[...] | |
[...]June 1938 CACTUS Cacti look their best in a room with a rno::lern Grow a cactus in a little glazed pol of blue or | |
[...]3 AUSTRALIAN' CHARACTER I S there a distinct white-Aus tralian type?[...]This is a broad statement, which scholars in the[...]e Oceania and the Antarctic regions | |
[...]Jun e }938 MOTORISTS' CAMPING AREA AT ACTON, CANBERRA[...]. I rf/wr fonl present definite national characteristics. They intro- navians and Latins. We m[...]future have a blonde South and a brunette North. | |
[...]with was a reflection of national character during the War. 1 uild th.an n~tives of Melbour[...], and sin- ~elbourne has never tolerated a Sunday newspaper. gularly acquisitive and tenacious i[...]or behind the lines, and it expressed itself profanely In Victoria locomotive whistles[...]ngs indicate that divergencie s of -that it was somewhat different to anything else in c aracter have begun. the field. h It cannot be conclusively proved that Australians From which we are entitled to assume t[...]oquialism s, standard types are developed in Australia, they will mencan idioms have been ada[...]se which have evolved elsewhere; differ emphasis. Some oversea visitors have asserted that even fr[...]a white Australia. LANDSCAP E - DUNGOG.[...] | |
[...]( BANK POLSKI ) THE CHARACTER OF THE STAFF. T[...]en and 298 women, making a total of one of the departments in the head office or manager | |
[...]7 - who, under the new statutes of the union, are not ties, who of[...]after the professional interests of its members, in- | |
[...]Artlwr Ford (c) Several Building Societ[...]refore Jomed , h e State[...]Club. This club, w icd | |
[...]union owns a house in Zako- of leave taken . Most of the staff, when they go away, pane[...]which is go either to the southern mountainous part of Poland available to its members who wish to ski or to the sea coast.[...]fact that they are servants of the public. They[...]themselves and they stick together in all their activi- FREE TIME AND HOLIDAYS.[...]t confine iheir strongest trade unions, and its attitude towards ihe Interests to work in the Ban[...]ing his okther societies and organisations of the most various oath of faithfulness to the Bank promis[...]gard to holidays, members of the staff may "To act always according to honour and honesty": ~ke thei[...]Republic." NORTH TERRACE, ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA[...] | |
[...]1938 TALKING POINTS ON AUSTRALIA | |
[...]han S Mt. Kosciusko (about 7,300 feet), near the New 100,000,000 bushels are exported[...]c ustraha. The Alps in this vicinity are snow- Land is rapidly being opened up[...]the year. ally in Western Australia, where vast developm ent G otwithstan ding its small population , Australia is is taking place. ly reat[...]30,000,000 worth of British goods. Australia than in European countries, brought about te Part from Commonw ealth and State banks, four- by the widening of t[...]Youngest in white settlement , Australia is yet the Yokm h ew Zealand, one from Paris and[...]£526. Savings Bank evidence of its age. Pouched mammals, such as ·t[...]eat Developm ent. suckles its young, are of types long extinct in other 1 8 developm ent of wheat-gro wing during the parts of the globe. aas'. thirty years is the most interesting feature of Man[...] | |
[...]viron· tance with Australian trees. This East Gippsland Their fatalism is, no doubt, a reactior:1 to ~nwhere forest covers an area of three mi[...]ir lives are spent in the half-lights, d The State of Victoria still wears it as a beauti-[...]ry Kendall's lines-- shoulders. It is a valuable part of her Their knowledge is this, national raiment, an asset and an[...]They can tell in the dark attraction. Travellers by the Prince's[...]Some of them know the va u[...]eat Highway there are only a few clearings, far apart. Away from ,he[...]the Tasman Sea, our building / NeW the Great Dividing Range[...]Melbourne, frorn e and still fewe r and further apart.[...]bushmen, but with Yet some of the surrounding hardwoods, f ·he a peculiar fatalistic philosophy of their own. Some had to be felled and burne[...]od, which is akin to the Westralian Jarr~ ~-ainlY Australian mountaineers and plainsmen; but trackless,[...](furniture hmber) trees 1n Nightcap National Forest, Ne w South W ale s. | |
[...]tralia seem the most impres- Gippsland hardwoods of[...]interesting, but they have national value to her won-[...]not the same appeal to tree r1~rfn 1 depo::;its of gold. lovers. The Stuart forest of T>mbermen know well the[...]This latter strip of Australian Victorian tributaries. They[...]stroyed in the path of settle- Braem ar State Forest , near Lismore, N .S.W .[...]orth coast of N.S.W., in the river districts, f epart~ents of other States, is a guarantee that our[...]ition that, in the _All over the Commonwealth nowadays a great still earlier days of settlement, it was used for fence national service is being carried out by these depart- rails and cow bails. ments,[...]aHe bullock tracks before the writer penetrated some I. Giant Mountain Ash, Healesville, Victoria. 2. At the foot of Tooloom Range, near Old Bonalbo, New South \'hies . 3. Tho Ascheron Way travers[...] | |
[...]B A N K N O T E S of its jungled reserves. But along that high fertile[...]people in Brisbane, but Hobart shakes i one found bour, tall spires of sp[...]ng the Tweed and Brunswick Rivers in far northern New South Wales. It grew, and still west coast[...]workshops. It averages in its natura , Queensland is[...]at the dark cypress ~iQ~eenslan d in the northern State, grows to a great size, logging spread over a very large inland area O ble softwo 0 in some cases up to 125 feet clear of branches. and New South Wales, is the mo~t ~1:1r!-il secrete: A[...]The cypres ficial feet of sawn timber, but it is now becoming a manganese and resists the white[...]Australian bridge builder~ and lr~~ers of olo~Ja,[...]Blue Mountains in New S ou'.,h Wales . JS in Vic-[...]variety to what is known as stnngy 1 0 app\Je[...]best wood for shingles, he would pro ; had known[...]Australian workmen w h O c onverlpellers · wo ul[...]awakened to the fact th ods and[...]Australian[...]woodworkers ~re nown; our pre- in an[...]beautiful furmture, .a a plied to Australian[...]tion took place. Nowt | |
[...]15 has become a recognised part of administration, the The ship builders[...]ettlement is not likely to be River, the pitsaw men by inlets of Port Jackson, the Timber | |
[...]to set eyes on the site where W agga lions, began its march in Australia's hiSl~ry. tage of W agga is at present, t[...]blocks of land with a ronhile the tralia's well-known and prosperous district, the 132 feet sold for a[...]orical Journey down the same land to-day costs in some instances Murrumbidgee and Murray Rivers, settlem[...]y with lowed swiftly as the fertile tract of land began to a fine sense of £airplay, utilised the procee?J O al the attract its early population. The event with which we ~ales. for the building of the to~n's first bn f'.:!w and are most closely concerned, is, however, the founda- iuncl[...]k and shingle-roofed structure E en the built his home on the present site of the village of the dignitaries of the court and its clerks. r:vided, Flowerdale, after his original homestead had been luxury of stocks for minor offender[...]W agga struggled through the gold-rus arts of The constant increase in population made the[...]establishment of a village more and more many of its people, but was repaid by the 1fh tirne apparent, and in answer to an applicati,on, the Gov- realised for its products. Stock sheep a~ fatI bul- ernment of tha[...]he ''Government Gazette" in 1846. In the follow- known, and the town really began its mar~ s ne ing year, after a surv[...]this advancement the "Australian[...]W agga W agga took its hrS t I rY re-[...]!orate sat in the State's LegislativeMacJeaY[...] | |
[...]ran somethin g like this: "Queen Wiktoria[...]Sir John Robertso n was in some way blamed fo1 Mr. Anthony Marshall was credi[...]ight acres, while arrived a few days later. acting as overseer for Mr. Best, of W agga W agga[...]numbers , so Station, and other adventur ous spirits were also ex- has W agga develope d in the ha[...]idgee tribe (Widadju ri Nation) was one of Some idea of Wagga's rapid growth may be obtained the largest and most powerful on the continen t, and from the fact that in 1870 the number of residents to th[...]w example s are given denced in the summary of its earlier history, Wagga here: -[...]and the main battle fought on the land where the Australia n Hotel now stands, be- tween a Tumut tribe and the home team. In all, over one thousand combata nt[...] | |
[...]BANK NOTES country, too well known to describe, for the Riverina t k has already won fame in many parts of the globe a en an d m · aeronauti[...]afetY and all Australia. The justly-proud citizens of the as the b[...]51 life- town claim theirs to be the largest and most progres- of swimmers is in the capable hands of the loca sive country town in the State, and in support of this saving club, which arrang[...]indi- very hard to equal, having at its command many pri-[...]icing mary and secondary industries, some of which will vidual skill; the swimmer will alre[...]the Murrumbidgee Turf Club, which furnis o!fers practical pride taken in the town is displayed in the good course and accoutrements; while th e g of ]8 many fine homes and well-kept gardens, and the lack may enjoy th[...]f vagrancy in a town of this size is a tribute to its holes; or preferring a breath of air before their the people. The council is ever alert in its schemes for can motor four miles to th[...]ke Albert prowell· in 1916 made Wagga one of the most healthy towns a g?od game. Tennis players ma~, pl[...]fmd a ve y wling typhoid and like nature being unknown, while the standard of opposition in the local players. B~ and water supply is never restricted, as its source, the gr~ens, football (all codes), hockey,[...]New South Wales and Australia. frorn ten miles[...]when the mercurY oes·dents gas service to very home requiring it.[...]nd Agne~ and time earned the admiration of the renowned traveller Association features its[...]ur days,Au~usf,xture this 1 his book on Australia.[...]y fine buildings, nota ntre; unfair to pass over some of its many attractions to council chambers, fire station,[...]outhern cities. will pass down the main street almost two miles in[...]W agga District Hospital, now classed a_s te length. Howe[...]ial Gardens, unsurpassed in any country town in New South Wales, and adjoining Collins Park, which[...]eing, like the Victory Gardens, situated on the edge of Late W ol- lundry, are given a setting of wi[...]W agga has provided well for the aquatic pursuits of her people, with the beach near the b[...] | |
[...]OTE S and intermediate wards, with nurses' | |
[...]n t of gold bearing areas in the Territory of New Guinea has been[...]4,000 feet high and struggling through almost impene· covered, but in 1896 men had been workin[...]The Governmen t regulations state that a boY miners on the field and not all of the[...]include his own ful. William Park was perhaps the most fortunate, for food for the jo[...]quently con· in that year he discovered the deposits in Koranga sume half their[...]time road to the coast, for, apart from the capital outlaY, th e also pegged portion[...]substantial surn joining forces with Park in a partnership. He later owing to th[...]ut Park and won for himself a large fortune. Some time later than this, in 1926, two men, Glas- In 1927 New Guinea Gold decided to introduce son and Royal,[...]the field. phenomena lly rich deposits at Edie Creek, some 4,000 feet higher than Koranga. It was about this[...]7 was purchased and shipped to RabauL a company, New Guinea Gold, was formed in Ade-[...]the company's first pilot. NEW GUINEA. -!. A Junker leaving the Bulolo Ae[...] | |
[...]. NEW GUINEA.- No. 5 Dredge. I. Fitting the spud to No. 5 Dredge. 2. The control room. 3. Fitt ing the bucke t[...]same period 500 passengers were carried. The fact NEW GUINEA.- ! . Balun• Hydro-Electric Station. 2. No. 3 Dredge, at night. 3. Timber 1u1pen1lon bridge ove[...] | |
[...]June 1938 NEW GUINEA.- !. No. 5 Dredge . 2. Dredge No. 4. 3. 120 ft. crane on No. a Dredge construction . used in all parts of the Territory, some 300 miles from In December, 1929 therefore it was decided Ito | |
[...]hout a single mishap. awe at the activities and developm ents of the place The dredgeabl e area of the Bulolo Company 's from[...]o to beyond ago to a model township with most of the pleasures Bulowat, a distance of about 20 miles, with five of civilisation . dredges working in this area. The latest dredge, The hydro electric stations of t[...]reek, near Wau. No. 7 are the largest in New Guinea and, as well as supply- and No. 8 dredges are at present under constructio n. ing power for all of the dredges, workshop s and light- In the first ten yea[...]t lost £100 worth of goods per Almost every trade is represente d at Bulolo; annum, and[...]Oxygen for welding purposes is manufactu red on The Bulolo Gold Dredging Limited is the largest the spot, and the company does its own gold retorting. and most successful company in New Guinea, its The only days recognise d as holidays are Christ- 300 employee s living in excellent quarters at Koranga, mas Day and Easter Sunday, the dredges working Bulolo, Bulwa and Baiune. At Bulolo is h[...]y, once a week, the main workshop s, transport departmen t, gold re- the gold men go aboard and[...]lwa is won by dredging the All the departmen ts have their own particular river flats, which are probably the richest[...]s. There is, for instance, the Chief Electrical Dredges No. 1, No. 2 and No. 5 are working the ground[...]nstructi on. is working the original Koranga deposits near W au. The largest dredge on the field, No. 5, digs to a In the early[...]ass and afford- the second largest gold dredge in the world- a ing very little protection from t[...]ined, the timber cut, and mosquitoe s are few; in fact, .situated as it is, 2,500 feet above sea[...]electrical and carpenters ' shops, transport departmen t and garage. The Workshop s are in[...]struments. Any job at all, for even the largest dredge or for any part of either of the two hydro-elec tric stations, ca[...]d and repaired on the spot. The transport departmen t cares for up- wards of forty vehicles, from the humble utility to huge Caterpilla r Diesel Tractors. When one gazes on the huge generators at[...]rbines at the Bulolo Station, or the huge No. 5 dredge, and then recalls that an aeroplane brought these[...]alle d anywhere else in the world. NEW GUINEA.- !. The buckets of No . I Dredge. 2. Dredge No. 5. | |
[...], 1937 . At night it is a brilliant sight, with its myriad lights once a week. Some dredges average over 2,000 ozs. SHIPPING IN PORT HUNTER, NEWCASTLE, N'.S.W.[...] | |
[...]e of Venice . . . idle among beauties of the arm known as Middle Harbour con- the charming resorts of the blue Mediterranean trast almost side by side with the hustle and buzz of i· · · cruise through the majestic Scandinavian commercial activities along the waterfront of the city lords .[...]ind little to surpass the rugged heights rising almost sheer from a harbour- eauties of Sydney Harbour[...]bed up to twenty-six fathoms deep. Australians are justly proud of this, their greatest[...]stow a glance on the Port. For it not only offers its splendours for the mighty £10,000,000 bridge lin[...]ide bungalows, exotic man- t | |
[...]-SB-18 ELOW:-ROSE BAY, TERMINAL OF | |
[...]commodation and handling equipment of Kingdom and Australia, Rose Bay was chosen as t the most modern character are avail-[...]stated that the service will be started , d considerably extended when L[...] | |
[...]a youth -and he never stipend, a course of action strongly depre- appears to get any older. Rubb[...]Sherlock Holmes licity, arriving and departing from the scene 9reen with envy. of these philanthropi c activities by a cir- The predicamen ts that conti[...]hom, above all others, he wished to avoid. and as some wag remarked, he had so much starch[...]ntle, and with the significant expression usually new bank note.[...]story about Mr. Scintle that further pense of somebody else, vanished, wraith-like, into reve[...] | |
[...]think that perhaps stone. but he awoke with a start when he felt a hand he had never "really" se[...]the way Scintle had disappeared interest you to know that the gentleman who just Mr. Joh[...]acecourse, spoke to you has been watching you for some time and has since become a valued offi[...]PART II. The rest of the week-end Johnston passed[...]and with the mental capabilities of a edges of our passions. Clinch hated old Scintle as was[...]expression of his youthful exuberance of spirits, he happy expectations of things to come.[...]e to a growing indignation. succeeding week as on some hideous nightmare. For example:-[...]e would be out on the street . . . dis- (a practice time-honoured among juniors), thus caus- graced. He could never get another job . . . this ing its metamorphosis from the cylindrical to the was his[...]would hardly like to know[...]Now, as any one who has[...]knows, the lids of these[...]that its contents flew in every[...]direction; whereupon _its[...]to attract the attention of the[...] | |
[...]ted , is neither a necessar y, nor a desirable part or the Bank's curriculu m. Mr. Scintle's sharp[...]r. Clinch chuckled . T | |
[...]IN AUSTRALIA T HEcotton | |
[...]sland, at about th is time became an indi- vidual State, sensed op- portunity and set up substantial[...], for, while in 1914 the seed cotton received War actually broke out in 1861 , there was anxiety to at[...]be grown to supply the Government cordite factory, Prices of cotton naturally ruled[...]ovision and 26,000,000 pounds of cotton were sent home from was made for the extraction of seed oil and the manu- Australia. facture of oil cake. The American Civil W[...]rs ended 31st July, 1923, the Very nearly did the Australian cotton industry, for Govenment offered a gu[...]quality, and area picked in- Were under cotton in Australia. Once again the creased from 166 acres in 1920 to[...]of seed cotton grown in Australia. The Common- The Ipswich Cotton Company cam[...]and won the prize. However, in 1897 the company facturing industry by granting a graduated boun[...]n 1903 a Commission set up by the Government, manufactured in Australia which contained 50 per to investigate the possibility of growing cotton com- cent. of home-grown cotton. This bounty ceased to mercially wi[...]operate after 30/6/ l 932. The Raw Cotton Bounty Act ings of small area stood the best chance of succ[...]at this stage there was another "mark time" for a Australia from Australian-grown seed. good four years.[...]n offered a bounty of the Primary Products Pools Act, and a Cotton Board 1[...]is guarantee marketing of all cotton grown in the State. cost little, as in seven years under £5[...] | |
[...]fluctuat ing pros- perity of one of Austral ia's most interest ing indus- tries. Now let us examin e the cotton itself, for few people really know the plant, its culture, or the manufa cture of cotton.[...]ment officers comme nce. The grade is class 1· almost anywhe re, under tropical conditio ns, but insect[...], colour, amount of pests ruin the crop except in some portion s of East trash, and strength .[...]erY boll become s ripe, and the outside jacket splits. consists of cleanin g the seed cotton[...]e fibres from ball of three to five division s, known as "locks." the seed with circular stee[...]luff, and while in this conditio n it is what is known to determi ne the actual grade and length of the con- as "seed[...] | |
[...]B A N K N O T E S Australian cotton lints compare more than favourably vides almost 95 per cent. of Australia's edible oil | |
[...]June !938 CITRUS FRUITS ORANGE ORCHARD, CARVED OUT OF T[...] | |
[...]Until recently, New Zealand was the principal ex- port market for Australian oranges and mandarins but h The total value of[...]354,000 annually. In addition large quantities New Zealand Government. During the past three ~f lemo[...]n,d about seasons, however, this has been partially lifted to Z0,000 of mandarins and grape frmt make the industry permit South Australian oranges to enter New Zealand, one of considerable value.[...]t excepti1:1g citrus fruit grown in those parts of Australia where b ahforn~a, can grow better citrus fruit th[...]difficulties. growers of Australia were heavily hit, and they had Markets close to Australia are limited, and export to seek Governm[...] | |
[...]n addition to the growers, the citrus indu st r~ New Zealand are being exploited, such as Canada,[...]en done to popularise the use of citrus fruit in Australia. The[...]r the marke throughout the year. Expansion in the home markets ing of citrus fruit, either in Australia or for export, the_r~ -brought about by wider distribution and the active are voluntary organisations of growers which assid participation of public authorities and organisations[...]and development of overseas tradei much to place Australia among the highest citrus con- In addi[...]s which, whilst not exercising any market con; in Australia now approximates 28 lbs. per head. trol,[...]itute the Fede~a tralia enable the demands of the home market to be supplied adequately throughout the y[...]Citrus Council of Australia, which represen~s the ind[...]omotion of the industry generally. vate citrus fruits in Australia, but the average acreage Although[...]fficulties on the marketing side, the quality 0 t fact that a considerable number of growers mix citrus the Australian fruit is of such a high standard tha prod[...] | |
[...]IN AUSTRALIA[...]"WO MORO" J k T may not be generally known that Australia is the third largest supplier of apples to t[...]Tasmania, known widely throughout the English-[...]" is the outstand- et, beaten only by the United States and Canada. ing apple-producing State. The area of its crops is The apple industry must therefore represent enor- less than one-third of the total in Australia, but pro- mous wealth to Australia. And so it does. It is the duces more than half the quantity of apples . ;os~ valuable of all Australian fresh fruit industries. Victoria, also,[...]er, having 25,000 r1c ard production throughout Australia averages in acres under crop, which produce[...],000 acres less under crop, produces h That gives some idea of the enormous trade that more th[...]year. Cas been built up by a comparatively small part of the It is estimated that the apple orchards of Australia 0 mmonwealth, mostly in the south.[...]AUSTRALIAN APPLE ORCHARDS. | |
[...]ket Australia's apples. The Huon and Derwent Valley[...]cent. 0 areas, the chief of which are Harcourt, part of the the exports, and the remainder goes to Contine1:tal Morningto n Peninsula , parts of[...]laya, Ceylon, India an close to Melbourn e. New South Wales, Queens-[...]As a result of a new trade land, South Australia and Wes-[...]agreemen t between France and tern Australia also produce fine quality of apples, but in far less Australia, one shipment of 7,0~0[...]cases of apples from Victona quantity. In New South Wales[...]Australia from early in February tralia grows splendid ap[...]ne. and July. The apple southern extremity of the State[...]ern Hemisphe re have practic~lly duces an extraordin arily good[...]to-day in Australia is quality, apple-grow ing, and there is[...]Irrigation Area, New South Walei, ditions relating to[...] | |
[...]Fancy," and export is limited to tralia's most important primary industries, the forty-five types.[...]in the slogan of "an apple a Perhaps the most widely known are Jonathan, day," as he munches h[...]ce where necessary on all Phases of orchard practice. Where there is disease Prompt action is taken to see that the Act is complied With.[...]lbs. of seed cotton per acre is made. The Department of Agriculture employs a a reas[...]icts extend from Bris- and what is even more important, gives courses m bane to Rockhampton i[...]e is a great good deal of experimentation in new forms of pack- future for the industry in Australia. Large tracts in mg developed from time to time in other[...]or Queensland are suitable, also in Western Australia in the evolution of systems specially suited[...]rowing areas in the Commonwealth th e United States of America and Canada, the biggest may one day place it among the world's foremost ~hippers of apples to the British market, qu[...]be developed on a larger indi- st age is in itself an art. Upon the care taken from vidual acreage,[...]c 1 Pa 1 representative bodies in each State of growers and exporters. The main[...] | |
[...]f this officer were mainly to ensure ;·e- the inmost secrets of our hearts; secrets of love or of lays of horses for[...]combined under his control the home[...]THOMAS WITHERINGS. were some thousands of post offices in exist-[...]do. all the way to Scotland, 8d. AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ANATOMY, CANBERRA[...] | |
[...]ghteenth In the sam& century Robert Murray started a penny century was a very troublesome matter as witness POS! Within the metropolis of London, with deliveries the following extracts from an old reco;d:- ~p 10 eight times a day in[...]Romans with a free pass. b About 1665, by legal enactment, the membern of Item: Tw[...]mails than "the lazy, drunken and dishonest posi bact that in some parts they rode much slower, boys ,,[...]in 1840 is common knowledge. This change was In 17 J J the whole postal service, home and foreign, accompanied by three others, equally important, ~as Placed under "Her Majesty's Postmaster-[...]lition of the "franking'' privilege, eneral," an important condition being that this offi-[...] | |
[...]By "EDSAM" V ERY few people know that the platypus, perhaps | |
[...]c h are operated with an ex-' traordinary rotary action. The platypus has juvenile ~eth, which a[...]d. of the mouth to break up The meal partaken of by the | |
[...]generations have taken part in the ohve harves ~e almost as soon as they could walk- aim to pick as OLIV[...]. H . LEGG of olives-sometimes as much as 5 cwt. Packed int[...]a cart and taken down to the mill. Here, to preven | |
[...]t-the yield is as low as 10 ~a 0 ns to the ton. Sometimes it is as high as 60._ But[...]And yet, in this modern Australian plantation, 20~n the crop varies too. This pla[...]70 years ago, a few of them are dacres Yielded exactly 11 cwt. That was after the 1914 rought.[...]already splitting apart and showing signs of decay. of The ?liv~ indust[...]il. Pickled olives, too, have been found A most interesting experiment has been carried a~ong t'[...]years. Twenty- Burnside has yielded much knowledge which has two old trees which had cracked were cut down, and never found its way into print. the[...]bearing a sturdy crop of fruit. of fruit. thometimes cuttings have borne fruit in as little as The ancient olive, which was one of the first fruits ree Years. that man cultivated, is happy in its most recent home. . 1 Then there is the corollary[...]tenth of Australia's consumption, the future of the Yo u, " a[...] | |
[...]n Cham- STAFF NEW 5 pionship will be[...]more like The new time table for the east west lme isd s[...]urs, it appears that Port Pirie will no lon~;7r e somewhat anxious, others are making the most of the regarded as a pl[...]PERTH. We are glad to welcome our new 1-1anpg~~ Owing to the excellent condition of the fairways some[...] | |
[...]3 years ago. At a well-att ended afternoo n tea party, R. Brighton. Doubles : Messrs. H. H. S[...]H. Smith, who has been reliev- ing Manage r for some time. One l[...]ay 16th. The ladies Savings Bank of W.A., later known as the Govt. played at Sea View a[...]k of Western Australi a after Federat ion of the States in 1901. When the latter Bank amalga mate[...]Miss Elsie Crawfor d. Hidden Score: Miss of the State Bank and was afterwa rds promot ed to[...]s third with The Staff Social Club conduc ted its first Dance 701. The best scores regist[...]trophy winner amongs t the menfolk . and most popular evening s during the next few[...] | |
[...], to Pymble. Harris, E. D., Newcastle to Hamilton (N.S.W.). Birtles, H. J., Mt. M[...]mpton, to Brisbane. Knox, A. R., Artarmon, to Charleville. Condon, 0. E. J., W'lloonga[...]Arthu r fo 1d TRAVELLING SHEEP, NEAR TUMUT. NEW SOUTH WALES. | |
[...]-daughter . A. D. Goodfellow, Hobart-son.[...]Retired. D. C. Green, Hobart-daughter. Alexander Major, Hobart-son. Cummi[...]r, Camberwell son. W. E. McCook, Newcastle-son.[...]dghtr. Erwin, K. J., Newcastle. E. A. M. Rawson, Hurstvil[...]ss M. J., Rockdale. A. G. Winton, Newcastle West-son.[...]. . lf"hnllu[...] | |
[...]MARKET New Season's Wool- Prices and Demand.[...]the weight of wool shorn was very srnall, T HE new wool-selling season in Australia did not | |
[...]12!d. wealth averaged 16.74d per lb. in Australian currency,[...]pared with 5,364,000 lbs. a year before. be stated. At recent levels for merino tops in Bradford Facts in general, therefore, do not show much l[...]les France proved to be the largest The Australian clip for this season was in June and stron[...]uctions abroad. To those figures 238,268 in most other countries, including Yorkshire. To some bales must be added, the carry-over of old[...]August receipts al the brokers' stores in Australia tities of French fabrics. Germany has also[...]ear Production. Sales in Australia for Season. being 50 per cent. greater than[...],246,276 2,899.114 months. Barter trading arrangements assisted German[...]The value of the wool sold in Australia has been:- AUSTRALIAN CURRENCY. | |
[...]September AUSTRALIA'S WHEAT INDUSTRY | |
[...]5 EXHIBITS AT THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW, 1938 , SYDNEY.[...]19d 59.92d 41.32d | |
[...]O-DATE HARVESTING PLANT NEAR CURLEWIS, NORTH-WEST NEW SOUTH WALES , TAKING OFF A I JOO -ACRE CROP OF "F[...]f Government of the United States has expressed its th:r'.3 may be an accumulated sur[...]t be regarded as h of the Agricultural Adjustment Act from 80 to 55 million lain of whe[...]sentiment in all importing countries. States and Canada are providing growers WI 6d pe[...]ilway Sla 10 nrnenl Europe has already stimulated some buying interest It is also ex[...]l the importing and exporting will renew their minimum price for growers. rnaY[...]Exports of Wheat. of prices for Australian wheat in 1938-39 than e Broomhall's estimate[...]on bushels; "Electric Sleep" is now being carefully , evolving estimated difference b[...]hat of a complete and harmless ancesthesiad: ·ng facts.'' Although it is estimated that on t[...] | |
[...]E S F EW primary industries in Australia have made DRIED FRUITS.- A vineyard "block" on the Mildura Irriga[...] | |
ITS.- !. A Victorian currant crop. 2. Picking sultana[...]y of the 1938 crop has , how- and New Zealand, where preferential tanf sd a.nd ever, cr[...]be found in fulfilling the require- New Zealand are supplied by Austraba. . ear ments of purchasers of low-grade fruits pastry- 30,000 to 35,000 to[...]which went finally to the Privy Council m E~ rstate It is interesting to note from the production[...]removed one of the main pillars of the Sia I is State vicinity of 15,000 tons. Then came the Repatriation structure. It did not affect the Stale Acts or th ~ still policy of settling returned soldiers on vine-growing Boards, however. Intrastate trade, therefore, is lands, and by 1925 the annua[...]regulated, but not Interstate. 1 how-[...]The judgment had this very important effec 'wider The consumption in Australia is about 15,000 tons ever it showed that the State powers were yearly. The whole of the surplus is e[...]thought to be the cate. was means that this year somewhere approaching 70,000[...] | |
[...]s DRIED FRUITS.- The final sun-drying process, on a Victorian fr[...]('11111~11-1111r1Hllli f,'-.,rf ,,hoto by State legislation. The signatories agreed that they Murray River in Victoria, New South Wales and | |
[...]he perspiring Southerner settles down a map of Australia from the :lown in his new berth or bath, in ihe wall and stick pins in it.[...]ern women do adaot themselves to "desert places," some "hopeless wastes," and a good Northern con[...]to rain. (This simile On the whole, our Australian tropic is healthier comes under the heading of "[...]will be more liveable still. Th~se It lies in the fact that the writer has come to believe com[...]merity to tell a Prime Minister that any- tered, know more about us than we realise about wh[...]oked at _me When a citizen of the Far North sits down in a sadly. Before he had switched th[...]ered to anybody, an degrees. The stranger from Hobart, on the other ropea t it here.[...]as if it had done more comfortable and attractive- on paper- we can him a personal injury. The stranger from Hobart is consider some of its features, between ice-creams learning something; he is learning that over a )arge,[...] | |
[...]11 QUEENSLAND TROPICAL FRUITS. - I. P aw -p aw | |
[...]on on the young enough to have seen all these statemen ts dis- subject. You will hear a statement from Broome and proved. I might survive to see Australian dates corn- another quite opposite from Bendigo;[...]ten excellent dates which were grown in Centra on its tail, either; the bird is too shy and remote for Australia, where it is still believed that n° th in[...]ourishes except spinifex and stones. The more the fact that jungle country, when treated with scien- hear about dead hearts and desert wastes, the more tific courtesy, has been known to respond gracefully I intend to stab tha[...], and other items of the clothing and Some years ago an engineer came along and went grocery departments. We except rice from the list, over[...]ar,e nod because it has been asserted that we can now supply imaginative. Very few of them have[...]a professional class they haV~ in Riverina. When Australia becomes a great rice- an inconvenient ha[...]gh to remember a prepared to admit that most of it is possible, u time when it was freely stated that most of these where is the money going[...] | |
[...]13 QUEENSLAND TROPICAL FRUITS.- !. Pandan us !ruit, Noath[...]ing, or the cloth widenin g. My QUEENSLA ND TROPICAL FRUITS. -!. A " h and" of Ba n an as,[...] | |
[...]ces in the name of Snapper Island, none seems to know ex- actly why. This rock platform, for that is all the is[...]acent main influence was certainly their new commanding to Cockatoo Island, the Naval Dockyard of Australia. officer, Leonard E. Forsythe, S.S.D. . ed In spite of its size, Snapper Island is to-day a A sit[...]the cadets and their of a Britisher should be the most inspiring spot in cers a depot was buil[...]ed, barren, pinnacle of rock, over- manding the Australian Squadron and in 1931 bY grown with scrub. At that particular time the Drum- Vide-Admiral Monro Ke[...]vy League Sea Cadet member of the Australian Naval Board, and agai Corps, N.S.W., was at a p[...]olbrook. been one of the original and strongest units, but Aft~r being in occupation of thi[...]to be held at, and only a portion of a boat- new, cheiiper, and better site was required to carrY[...]n0 £54 in pennies to repair their boats and buy new rock (Snapper Island) was granted by the[...]wealth Government of Australia for the purpose 0 This taste of succe[...] | |
[...]5 Aerial view of "Snapper Island," a little known | |
[...]con paid no less than £1,325, and subsequently almost in command (Mr. Pickles), one of the seve[...]hope th e He probably derives more real satisfaction from the .[...]he ambition of a life-time than he use the knowledge and experience they have ac- would from the acqui[...]ave been small but generous contributors, of activity in the cause of the Empire. but a mere pitta[...]embling that of a bluejacket of the They actually pay for their own uniforms; no light Royal N[...]has lo work for his living in some sphere 0[...]cabins and departments leading off a mai~[...]contains quarters for the commander, also hi~[...]times some members of the unit are on[...] | |
[...]thence we pass to the guard room, with its "clink," crockery bears the brand and name of this gallant a compartment which, although it exists and is of and enthu[...]lies the island with power and some boy not amenable to rigid discipline. light. Fina[...]he is left about or not put back in its place. Finally we heart of even youthful sea-dogs in the making.[...]cutter, four Before climbing to the bridge, the quartermaster's motor boats and numerou[...]ruc- training, one must emphasise, is practical in every tion room. The commander on his roun[...]two dimi- (for all labour is done as part of training) £54. Space nutive jack tars sprin[...]s told that one of the first tasks a boy must know is how to swim, and a netted enclosure against sharks is provided for this purpose; but most Aus- tralian boys can swim soon after they can walk. The next part of the inspection is the ex- tensive lo[...] | |
[...]J. Knots, bends and hitches- all sailors should know, 2 . Th e Q_uarter Dack, and its many relics of the H.M.A .S. "Sydney ," 1914-18 ,[...]of the ship as she w as in 1914. only admits a very inadequate account of what there[...]enterprise and "esprit de corps" of | |
[...]tead of one hundred. Empire primarily depends for its existence. The following letters received by Mr. L. E. For- The recruits at the age of ten to fourteen years sythe[...]your control for very prompt and practical assistance They are taught all forms of s[...]lead line, splicing of wire or immediate action in connection with the s.s. Allen- rope, boxin[...]& Co. Ltd. (September 28th): lop deck; it is, in fact, on the parade deck . "We gr[...]to the Allenwood. As a result of their prompt action hall and storerooms on a lower reclaimed level[...]t it can- They will all be needed by Australia a~? the not be long before thi; unique Emp[...] | |
[...]NC TON (NEW SOUTH WALES)[...]he month of February, 1823, Lieut. Simpson Arthur, where the waters of the Macquarie and was det[...]he prisoners were returned to leys, Wellington is something more than is[...]nd the land and buildings were found l· n other parts of western New South ( ' ourl('[...]1'011rist JJ,mau . Society. Almost simultaneously with th e Surveyor-General, and Ge[...]Deputy departure of the convicts several settlers Surveyor-General, leading a party of explorers, dis- took up large areas of land along b~th the Macquarie covered Wellington Vallev. The news of the Battle and Bell Rivers . of Waterloo, fou[...]square miles with a population of 5,000 gave the most prominent features of the newly-dis- and the adjoining Shire of Macquarie, whic[...]safest wheat-growing areas in the State. f[...]is interesting to know that M. McLeod Lt ·•[...]Co-operative Butter' Factory, foun de d s~f[...]years ago, is manufacturing three tons 0[...]trade of Australia. . ht The Oxley Mem[...] | |
[...]trically illumined and exploration is ea::,y. The most interesting discoveries made in these caves were[...]otodon, a prehistoric animal that has been called Australia's largest known extinct marsupial. It was a marsupial as large a[...]Wel/ingt the tons of its remains found in the caves, it was a[...]unr Arthur. length of 580ft, and a depth of 148ft. One[...]company claims that the dredge, which is now operating, is the largest dredge[...]dredge, fitted with buckets of 14 cubic feet[...]1938, when the dredge handled 208,000 cubic[...]lion. The wash dredged was above average[...]stalagmite discovered in any 1· .imestone cave known. It has a height of 52ft., and scientists estima[...]00 years to form. Each cave has different characteristics, and the visitor is amazed at the wonderf[...]s. The wealth of Wellington is a note- worthy fact with its primary production, and faith in its mineral wealth is well shown by the Wellin[...] | |
[...]some smaller animal is moving.[...]reserve our animals / AUSTRALIA as the balan[...]and very hard and expensive to combat by artificial[...]rmous increase of beetles HE thing that put Australia on the map, and keeps and ca[...]e bandicoots have it there in the minds of most people, cricketers been exterminated. Trees in some places are corr:i- and tennis players notwithstan[...]foliated. and their very existence is ness of the Australian mammals. There are, of[...]y are a never-ending source of wonder. It is most interesting to note that many of our marsupials h[...]on parallel lines to the higher animals in other parts of the world Thus we have the wombat, which is n[...]haps as it leads a similar kind of life as far as its habitat goes. Our flying phalangers are exactly like the flying squirrels, which are rodents, a[...]very similar indeed to the rodent types of other parts of the world. The most extra- ordinary similarity to a completely different family is found in the marsupial mole of Central Australia. This interesting little animal is exactly like the true mole of Europe with all its adaptations for a subter- ranean life, yet the an[...]This is that each species becomes modi- fied by its environment to exactly suit its mode of living and the food upon which it feeds.[...]e same environment, as, for instance, \he light active phalangers and the heavy clumsy koalas, both[...]e tops, and seeking the same food. Although Australian mammals are not uncommon in the bush, they are[...]ushland is alive with small animals at night. Practically every hollow and crevice has its inhabitant, in in which it is well hidde[...] | |
[...]its aperture being concealed amongst vege-[...]alangers, which feed on the fruit, have and its duck-like bill is specially suited for feeding be[...]are small, there is Dr. Naylor put the 'possum to some serious tests, an absence of conspicuous[...]d animals are threatened in less frequented parts. with extinction. Bandicoots, rat kangaroos and[...]settled districts, and even beyond HOMES INSPECTED FOR CLEANLINESS. that, as the more hig[...]thing that Twice each year the immaculate homes of the will keep him in bounds is climatic condi[...]o whatever we can to protect and arrive in new uniforms and white gloves, and, after study the a[...]cate of cleanli- of rivers and streams in eastern Australia and Tas- ness. Incidentally, they also take this opportunity to mania. The burrow has its main entrance below the note any littie t[...]ous cham- paternal government might wish to know about the ber, where the animal rests and rears its family of private life of its children. -"Merchandising Facts." | |
[...]r 1 939 PASSION F IVE or six years ago, an Australian just returned | |
[...]nuously, and at a reason- America. How it came to Australia I cannot find out. able price, the taste will be acquired all over In some parts of Australia and New Zealand it has the globe. Hitherto it has been confined abroad to developed diseases that have caused its elimination. the wealthy gourmet. New fruit drinks may soon be For generations an erroneous belief that its seeds invented by manufacturers, and one day it may be:, contributed[...]course, eventually there is no other spot on earth so suitable for the exploded. But for many years longer there was no production of the best fruit. known process of preserving the juice or the pulp,[...]urity of the whole of the inhabi- which prevented its exportation to distant parts. tants of Norfolk Island is now practically assured. A These difficulties, however, have been overcome in new vista of prosperity has opened up for them. recen[...]without risk of deterioration. The In Australia the passion-fruit crop is most pre- seeds can be extracted from their fleshy covering, carious. This[...]acres, and New South 'Wales is responsible for about The fo[...]mpany to found the Nor- Brown spot is the most prevalent. Bullet, or W oodi- folk Island industr[...]l. They agreed to give The future for the Australian passion-fruit industry, the company their suppor[...]according to officials of the Agricultural Department, fruit for it on certain terms .[...]machinery was imported and installed Indeed, sometimes there is hardly anything to in a modern factory on the island, and for a year or organise. two the industry has been producing. Already some- The North Coast of New South Wales is the chief where between 6,000 and[...]nt output. grown in Australia to meet the demand; and as none Norfolk Isla[...]e only drawback in the whole scheme is facture there of synthetic passion-fruit juices[...]o ships in the open sea, often u n d e r t h e most hazardous con- ditions. It is confid[...] | |
[...]ND S TA FF W HEN the Bank of Canada Act re- | |
[...]27 MacMillan Commission brought in its recommenda- It is in Ottawa that the[...]During the years of operation of the Finance Act ing Bank of Canada notes to the chartered banks as THE CAUSEWAY, VICTOR HARBOUR, SOUTH AUSTRALIA.[...] | |
[...]8 MOUNT HOTHAM (6 JOO feet) situated in the Heart of the Australian Alps, Victoria, is one of the foremost snow sports resorts in Australia. | |
[...]ame time a cash bonus is In the new head office building of the Bank, which gra[...]as library is maintained in the research department of been given to the comfort and welf[...]al treatment where necessary reduces the a Partly contributory basis which provides adequate[...]selected to before that time. A noteworthy part of the Pension ensure that they are suit[...]bers. A widow is granted a even more important is the fact that the question of life allowance o[...]c duty entrusted to them, and realise the in most instances of three weeks, are granted, and[...]build up quickly the traditions essential to its future trip.[...] | |
[...]le over fifty miles from Sydney, is one of the most interesting[...]of age, girls and boys, were brought out spots in Australia. and employment was readily secured for them. It is a practical and successful demonstration of a Thus[...]e al the ideal of children from the Motherland to Australia. For age to transplant to a new environment. At this stage that reason it appeals[...]bsorb the sentiment and may well be at least the partial solution of a and outlook of Australian life, and those in control of problem of vital E[...]ke their aim the The name Barnardo is world-renowned for mar- migration of the young from the Association's Homes vellous child rescue achievements in Britain. It[...]en to controls innumerable villages of children's homes, the Red Cross for use as a hospital duri[...]y Sir Frederick Waley. Subsequently it passed mt~ acted in "loco parentis" to well over 120,000 childre[...]s of the Broken Hill Proprietary Ltd., an h since its foundation. was then acquired by the New South Wales branc As far as Australia is concerned, the New South of Dr. Barnardo's Homes. Wales branch of the Barnardo's Homes commenced After three or four years preliminary work pro- active service, in conjunction with the parent body,[...]the policy of gradual develop- children from the Homes in Great Britain, and train ment of the Farm School on sound lines. and settle them in Australia. For instan[...] | |
[...]BARNARDO FARM SCHOOL.- One of the cottage homes at Mowbray :;;ressive move of the utmost value. Up to date the It is impor[...]of intelligen ce and physique are | |
[...]profit. This attractive farm is to-day the home of about The area in vegetables, s[...]ments of the large family all the year 'I he homestead, a fine old mansion, houses the a[...]at when they have completed Agricultural College, actually work the whole area to their training they are fit to take their places as use- its utmost capacity and show wonderful results.[...]oof positive of this lies in the demand for their homestead.[...]the possi- The manager of the farm home, Captain Rees, and bilities of intensive farming[...]hey will undoubtedly make. good to inspect it for its hygienic methods. The herd Thetr home life is as comfortable as it can pos- of about twenty-five cows is milked in the most sibly be, the system of housing i[...]pot- numerous comfortable cottage homes, and the con- less separator houses and dairies,[...]d in spite ings are comfortable, and each home is presided of the fact that there is no pedigree herd, merely[...]se, are kept, and this industry is to be nominational line drawn and all worship regularly incre[...] | |
[...]by personal pride, as is tennis, while the noble art of self-defence is also too often the cas[...]n the early stages of life. Wherever they . A compact carpenter's shop is another useful m[...]if they fail in one sphere they are tactfully tried else- The commissaria t is of int[...], potatoes and rice been cared for by the New South Wales Branch of Pudding. Tea: Cold meat, beetroot and bread and Barnardo's Homes, children from the Motherland, butter. There is[...]one day be an integral part of the backbone of Aus- Captain Rees is a ve[...]Already many are making outstanding successes itself.[...]lives. There are trained nurses, school Now, what is the fate of the children when they[...]police officers, no less than are dispersed to start the real work of life. five in the[...]he work. farewell? Certainly not, and here is the most im- pressive feature of all in the Barnardo work. There is sure proof of success in the fact that Having placed their wards in sui[...]portion of his or her holiday at "home." Very soon f and launched them on the wor[...]this wonderful feeling may actually necessitate a[...] | |
[...]ember - TELLERS ARE IMPORTANT[...]ONAL D B. SMITH T HEAlso,jobit ofis teller is an important one in the bank. | |
[...]prising 7. Don't joke or exchange smart "cracks" with how many former customers who carri[...]ybe ten or fifteen years ago, forget to mention starts it. He may take offence at your remarks. it. If[...]and courteously to each new person that steps to[...]or has made an error on his deposit ticket. Such action is almost certain to cause em- 9. Don't ref[...]his deposit customer. I have seen customers actually jump will create irritation.[...]book tcmer to another window or department, the teller[...]lligently. 4. Don't fail to look up at each new face at your window. A pleasant smile goes a long[...]10. Don't fail to remember at all times that to most making friends for the bank. The head down, disin[...]doing business. Many of the peopie 5. Don't act even slightly superior or condes- at your window[...]y with one of these rules, are that the customer knows little or nothing, and ihat embarrassed.[...] | |
[...]commencing our survey of the oil re- sources of Australia let us attempt to answer a In South Australia in the extreme south-east some[...]atural gas. "How is oil formed?" Very active prospecting and geological work has is the que[...]the first been, and still is, going on in New South Wales b~: one. The theory of oil formation has been a matter tween Newcastle and Sydney and in the Hunter Va for dispute[...]ried organic matter deposited in past suits. At Kilmura Bore near Gosford, New Soul "geological ages."[...]boring is still in progress. attributable in part to the action of a certain type of In Queensland very extensive boring has been bacteria. These bacteria by removing oxygen and ::lone,[...]unds more being the greatest centre of activity. closely related to petroleum than the origi[...]itate the generation been obtained, and in some cases used commerciallYi of petroleum by purely chemical action. The next This is a wet gas, and f[...]e is: "Where does oil gasoline may be extracted. A treatm~nl plant wat occur?" It is usually f[...]ained fro~ porous to hold oil, and by that later statement I mean a bore hole at Mt. Bassett, nea[...]spect is Longreach district, which is part of the Artes;a~ that the structure of the rocks must favour[...]n of the oil in a circumscribed area to allow of its exploitation commercially. Now let us consider the possible oil resources of[...]the Beaudesert anticlm ' this great country of Australia in general before we test drilling on an extensive scale is to be com- deal with Victoria in particular, because such ques- menced shortly. tions of national importance as our mineral, oil, and I[...]ly say th at precious metal resources, and, in fact, all of our the possibilities ar[...]igger In the Mandated Territory of New Guinea and in national point of view, because, after all, we live and Papua considerable prospecting activity is going on. have our beings as a nation,[...]but detailed results will not be available for some water-tight compartments. time to[...]the unique distinction of beinq th e \Alestern Australia, South Australia, New South Wales only State in which appreciable auantities of oil h~ve an[...]f course, is work has been carried on, and the actual oil possibili- centred in the Gippsland r[...]down by the Mines future. This work is to be partly financed by the Department for the purpose of delineating, or deter- Wes tern Australian Government by means of grants mining, the actual extent of the great brown coal to the company concerned. The Federal Government deposits from which our familiar briquettes are manu- will also be assisting the work with grants. Very factured. The information obtained from these b[...] | |
[...]pplies of oil. a booklet (Gippsland East: Its Geology and Mining In the area lying between S[...]many geologists as being favourable Department. This report, which is dated 1st Septem- f[...]of crude oil, and give rise pletely tested, or its possibilities exhausted. to hopes t[...]ort The Commonwealth Government is lending its dated 21st May, 1936: "As a result[...]up-to-date drill, about down by the Mines Department, together with those Which I will have something to say in a moment or put down by[...]alceontological and geological of that statement there may not be much to capture examinatio[...]antities. Of the forty procurable oil in Australia would mark an even bores four were Government b[...]efforts the discovery of gold did; in fact, I may perhaps be have been, and are sti[...]c myself duction to a commercial stage. The oil now being and calling it "liquid gold."[...]t off at any moment in these days of world-wide most imposing array of figures and classifications, or[...], determinations, made by the very com- Australia would be of inestimable value, and at the petent scientific staff of the Victorian Mines Depart- same time end one of the many worries of[...]r laboratory. but I don't think that I had national leaders. etter inflict them on you. The summa[...]be out of place. In the State of Victoria both the One often hears the ex[...]which is alternately a stable emulsion with the artesian water, and seDara- lifted and dropped so that the repeated blows are hon can be effected satisfactorily only by che~ical delivered t[...]trate. The whole process resembles the action of a These methods are rather elaborate[...]ds to keep the cut- ne is bemg earned out by Australian personnel- a ting faces clear. and the ground-up material is carried very satisfactory state of affairs. to the surface by the water on its return journey be- T Some years ago seven wells were drilled near[...]is reduced, thus urther west, in the Portland-Dartmoor region, the oil preventing caving in of[...]r survey of the oil possibilities Now a word or two about the plant at Romawi. 0 this State of Victoria, may I quote from a report on[...] | |
[...], the depth of the hole, the circulat ing Romaw i Homest ead, about twelve miles south of[...]ern rotary drill- It also records these facts on strip charts, which are ing unit, speciall y importe d by the[...]This instrum ent is, by the way, the only one of its partmen t, by whom it is staffed and operate d. type in Australi a. As I said just now, the ere'!" The job of transpo rting the d r[...]the drill are all Australi an, and are -:1 11ell- its dischar ge in Melbou rne was a big one, because[...]extensiv e experie nce in Austrah fence Deoartm ent underto ok the task, and with ihe[...]ss fully. partmen t, and while speakin g of the departm ent. The derrick of the drill is of silicon[...]he derrick framew ork has been departm ent for their valuabl e co-oper ation in maki[...]ind velocity of seventy -five miles this article possible . per hour. The draw-w ork and rota[...]er 4-cycle Diesel engine of 62 the part of the officers of the Victoria n Mines Depart- h.p., while the slush pump is operate d[...] | |
[...]- S ETTLEMENT in Australia began at Sydney Cove on the 26th of January,[...]With fortunate vision, glimpsed the future of ihe new tenant he had despatched upon a doubful er[...]tably believe it will be the Southern Seas. most valuable possession the Crown of England has[...]immedia,e flag he had hoisted on the shores of a new world;[...]first steps of Australian industry were taken in ·, he[...]a bring poignant answered by new echoes from historic memories. These[...]ime of great seaport and manufactur- Acting-Governor Grose, who relieved Phillip, must[...]into announce arrival and departure a rough o[...] | |
[...]may be attribut ed to the fact that native timber milling almost a sac- Gmploy ed in mill constru ction was u[...]Acting- Govern or Grose decided to give him an for many years Sydney was known as[...]t e require ments of the seen to occupy some of its pro-[...]Wilkins on set to his task, its oldest thoroug hfares.[...]cal devices were part of over- Parrama tta.[...]naturall y be installe d albeit in somewh at cruder In 1791, when Lieuten ant[...]form in a new country . turning to the colony in the "[...]Phillip had forcibly represe nted to the Home and drank its success in the rum of the country . The[...]success . The records of its perform ance make curious In March, 1792, the British Govern ment entered reading . Its efficien cy in grindin g was very variable ; into a contract with Thomas Allen, an employ ee in the at[...]therit e, for a period of four years. with some alteratio ns, it produce d four bushels of[...]meal per hour. Miller of New South Wales.[...]J.S sent despatc h to the Secreta ry of State on the suoiect. to Parrama tta to super[...]- from England under contrac t with the Home Govern - ing year, he said:[...] | |
[...]and hopes of reward, completed a most Wilkinson, much crestfallen, was sent b[...]n his return to the colony in is now at work, and has already con- H.M.S. "Reli[...]tributed to our comforts." most essential parts of a windmill, and a model to But, alas ! that historic mill ground assist its completion and erection. In 1796, Thorpe[...]May, 1796, laid the first stone of a windmill. Its tower Sydney, on a much larger scale and upon an[...]. The Governor was convinced. He arranged for artificers and a gang of con- With half of its sails, and one pair of victs to be brought down f[...]problem was practically solved. erected, and Master Wilkinson :::om[...]The winds of heaven therefore play a star part in ground, south side of Bridge Street, Old Sydne[...]ans of capstan In future schemes of national decoration our bars, walking in a circle. Wilkinson's second mill artists should give the colonial windmill an honoured was started a month later. It was worked by six men[...]d variety of the wheels in Wilkinson's machinery, some- thing was always going wrong. Governor[...] | |
[...]Departm ent drew up the specifica tions, and the BARE I[...]later, actually in 1891, this contract was the cause of | |
[...]r a "confab" inside the Fort. 3. Superintend ent Knowles and two BARE ISLAND .-!. A veteran at the en:r[...]cases had been devoted to the Empire, and had Australia), the late Brigadie r-Genera l L. H. Kyndom[...]and devoted service. The (Comma ndant of Western Australia), and Colonel A. comman dant of the New South Wales Military Forces P. Luscomb e (Comma n[...]the committe e The comman ding officers had quarters on the that the Gove[...]Defence, Senator (now Sir) George Pearce, willingly A very interest[...]on a permissi ve occupanc y, to a body known as the House in Australia , built of solid stone 135 years ago "Govern ing Council of the Veterans ' Home of New The fort declined in importan ce as a defence[...]nual came the comforta ble home of old Empire veterans, training was undertak en[...]en service in the Crimea, Indian Mutiny the Royal Australia n Artillery were told off as a[...]en ts, the guns The quarters were prepared and comforta bly fur- naturally[...]General) , who officially opened the home, which has guns of more modern pattern and greate[...]with the Imoerial authori- the home, all too many have saluted for the last ties, it[...]rch of time, those who :,o W my ~pinion, is the most interestin g of all. The omen s Branch of the[...]nobly did their part in the Great War will also be[...]numbere d as veterans. New South Wales headed by the late Dame Emma The active committe e to-day, with Maior W. J. Dixon, decided it was time for the State to care for Sherbon, chairm[...]a l (until benefit by the provision of a suitable home in which his departur e recently) , and the following ladies: Mrs. | |
[...]sive ammunition chambers are as dry the Veterans' Home is conducted. as a bo[...]of utility, at least. Great War, Superintendent Knowles, is in charge, and are ended; in fact, they generally form suitable seats he, wi[...]portunity a pipe of peace. of personal contact with many of these lads of 70 or Many[...]one regiment (British) and "at one" on a: their smart veterans' uniform, which they never fail[...]note. beyond the seas; in fact, there are no more patriotic They accept no charity; they never have done Australians by adoption than these lads. and never will. Th[...]whole fort, ::i.nd the neat, unity and satisfaction. in spite of stormy times. Con- attractive flower and vegetable garde!ls.[...]s are founded, so well maintained, and a pleasant homely room, with a well-equipoed kit- tena[...]ainage is installed. SOAP FACTS. The view from the island is magnific[...]what it claims is the first such survey. Among its the concrete work, in spite of all condemnatory R[...]bs. per Commissions, is as solid as the very rock itself, while year (of which the United States makes and[...]tion: United States, 25 lbs.; The Netherlands,[...]- "Me rchandis ing Facts." BARE ISLAND.-!. Veterans take their ease. | |
[...]orm- STAFF NEW S ances within a few months.[...]tee led That never-to-be-forgotten Kanowna gold rush is by our Mr. W. Angus. to be re-enacted, and visitors will have the unique After[...]t-ball against bogey, experience of seeing the participants moving off, ~n al fresco lunch, enjoyed[...]d to hold the event each year. The Some of the other attractions include racing, trot- scores were: -[...]th.), 14 78; Sutherland goorlie is doing its utmost to keep clean by building nion), 36-78.[...]. These Jackasse S oerch on r e r arm a nd p ay p articu lar a tt en.- 1:>n . while she talks to them. Tidbits of food are the re w ard .[...] | |
[...]' ' s HOBART.-Winter is drawing to a close. Last year[...]sented m vanou we had ice; this year we have had snow. Last year teams. Our' only staff activity, as sue h , m · th's i kcon-t people we[...]he season. This, however, is · not so muc Hobart, and arrangements were put in hand for the[...]rimental rink on the top of Mount Wellington. But most of the members had tennis our Sports C[...]to forfeit the remam · d e r o , ef to National Park for it, and the site of the experimental rink was very quickly buried in snow to the depth roster owing to the unavoidable absence of some 0 of some feet. There were some good (or severe) the members. . The falls of snow- on one occasion we awoke to see a And now spring seems to be approachmg. d thin powdering of snow in our own backyards, a rains have b[...]-flowers look their best- m fac ' making for the snow-line, and as far beyond it as they[...]in abeyance d have our skis in readiness- and no snow will fall. the present. A third- Tatt's-[...]nian winters are not more is working un to its busiest penod. And th e mb en dependable in such[...]to prospec- such an orgy of building in Hobart. ; 0 0 the tive visitors, and so wo[...]n-hour's drive from building has supplied Hobart with a s~con never a capital city; and the skatin[...]r giving us the effect of a metropolis, ads : not National Park is considered by many to be superior before.' The clock only goes some t·ime s ' an. is d[...]r being tripped over by experts. Even a new structure having been planted alo~~si re.s emb- t[...]s and with enormous windows.. Then 11 e\e some at National Park, or frequented the mountain at week- M[...]·/~!ind face ends; similarly in football, now at its height, we are little slits on the ground floor; ab~ve th;~hree storeys.[...]rears itself to the height~ Exchange ,[...]which is not new, but wi 'h nee com- look new a hundred ye.a~ :liev~d (as[...]e--somew[...]sembling very lean bacon ~ 1 the new[...]National Bank are begm1;m?" the nlace[...]some three miles from th e c1·tY, 1·s +o be[...]CASCADE GARDENS, HOBART, TASMANIA .[...] | |
[...]47 TASMANIA. -!. View of portion of Hobart and the | |
[...]nd per- balls held here during the dancing season now clos- formed with credit. ing. The ball was[...]by the Mayor, During the winter three parties from the Ban~ who thanked the committee and pa[...]ital, to which the Since our last report, heartiest congraiulations proceeds were devoted.[...]e welcome Miss M. Good (S.B.D.), who recent Y and some very fine games were staged. The win- j[...]was taken to say au revoir to our Acting Ma~ag~r At supper time Mr. Thummler presen[...]dy, on their behalf, p~esented to rieasant were heartily congratulated on their success. a p[...]nis Association, and Officers in southern States who desi0 're a nsl 1nd[...]isbane. Calou nd ra, ~ended expected to participate in the finals. dore, Tew[...]r prolific hauls of fish of all ki nd sff Cl b a party of Savings Bank of S.A. Our own team, stronger t[...]over fifty from this office made a np dofsh mostly powerful National Bank. Trophies for the year were early in J[...]~nted in won by Messrs. R. Wilson and J. Swanson (most bream, made their way to the hom~s r:t[...]yers), and we extend our congratulations the party. Competitions for aggre~a Jc nd ;,,ere won to th[...]N.S. W. /Jol'I. photo EAST BALLINA, NORTH COAST, NEW SOUTH WALES . | |
[...]y of our reputedly good fishermen ing our new Accountant (Mr. W. S. Donnell) to Mel- could no[...]e, and sincerely trust that he will have whilst some of the novices of the game did very well. a v[...]urne However, Mr. Tom Searle (O.I.C. Schools Depart- office the "ideal" office that we think it is. ment), who knows all there is to know about bream, We are full of regrets in recording the transfer of Proved his knowledge by winning a handsome fish- our Accountant (Mr. G. S. Crichto[...]the first team acquitted themselves very departure, and Mr. G. M. Shain, as chairman of the well[...]their Jcind Through the death of Mr. C. J. Ledger, manager thought for him, showed his keen[...]The committee is to be congratulated on its effort. | |
[...]dance and bridge evenings were held dur- covered some very promising champions, and the ing the quarter, and on coth occasions everybody final was pla[...]on tour in the eastern States. Our football team has[...]t. has been with us since 1934, and although we know[...]respective divisions. Vie have three tables now a nd[...]ill find time to visit us in Aarons, R. W., Charters Towers, to Sydney beween his yachting[...] | |
[...]and happy Christmas, and a prosperous New Year. I shar[...] | |
[...]tJecornber 1938 THE STAFF | |
[...]AD-SB-18 DPcember 19 38 The fact that up to | |
[...]ecember 1938 him. Appointments in the National Bank are for cially important for Swiss bank officials, th e | |
[...]WINTER LANDSCAPE amount of technical knowledge, the National the duties and the amount of work re[...]ollowed by ordinary banks. The salaries National Bank. All increases in salary are granted | |
[...]hans and, if need be, to other relative! with its own assets which at present amount to of[...]ber who reaches th round about fr.12 million. Its administration is age of 63 and every femal[...]een of fr.1200 free of contribution. The Bank itself formed for those permanent officials and[...]r health. In ad~ition unmixed blessing to the National Bank official, to the pension fund, there[...]the short time they have been members 0 benefits paid by the pension fund consist of[...] | |
[...]do not engage in sport land so that every Swiss national has to serve to such a degree as the Eng[...]he is prevented by physical infirmities, some ambition. In summer the National Bank illness or absence abroad. Normally the youn[...]e number being graduated a.re a few National Bank officials also who take according to military rank. The National Bank an interest in football. not only enables and assists its officials and clerks In winter ski-ing is[...]This sport can, indeed, be indulged in almost material loss, but also permits them as far as throughout the whole yea[...]f and officers' schools. As mountainous character of the country. Skating every soldier in Switze[...]able to climb up of the Board discovered some years ago, not to the military hierarchy if he po[...]ications, the The 380 members of the National Bank staff staff of the National l3ank can produce a magnifi- are spl[...] | |
[...]SOME THOUGHTS ON CHRISTMAS other purposes. Everyone pu[...]by C. W. SEMMLER activities in outside clubs. Finally, ii should be mentioned that the National Bank officials as good Swiss citizens[...]stmas pres- est Ires souvent indifferent que les particuliers ents and whose faces grow longer a[...]y enough, ii is Every official is free lo take an active part in those people who generally, when the l[...]ording to the Bank Law, however, revel most in the season's festivities. the members of the B[...]ed, people still p_re- opportunities of political activity open to the served a glorious trace of close association wi th National Bank official. In practice, however, limits the Saviour. Stories, incidents, prayers moS[...]still lingered, allowed to suffer from political activities. As a and the venerable old monks-B[...]and those of the early middle ages industriously National Bank official belongs lo a public body. w[...]these vivid re~ol- The rights and duties of National Bank officials lections of a Christ who was to them something are incorporated in special regulations. Th[...]egin to hear the and outside official hours. The National Bank wonderful carols the Christmas songs- co1'.1- allows the members of its staff a great amount of memorated in the e[...]Australians in the twen-[...]snow falling on th e[...] | |
[...]as the spirit of Christma s. It is different now in England. We still have the snow, but few forests . Instead, there are cities, and[...]d Santa Claus riding in his sleigh. In sunny Australia , it is more dif- ferent still. The temperat ure[...]y, plum pud- ding, mince pies! It all seems wrong somehow . It is simply because we still have the impul[...]ITE ANEMONE AND THE they reached the earth, were changed into white SCARLET[...]Adonis, and some of these anemone s were ,inged ENUS, the god[...]hness in the not allow beauty to leave the earth, so he decreed chase, caused her many anxious mo[...]her, but he would not do :,o. return to the earth. A dispute arose, and eventu- One day he pursued[...]the other half on earth. When Adonis leaves Venus heard of the trag[...]sacred blood flowed on the and mourns his departure ; we call this autumn and flowers, dyei[...] | |
[...]Art/111,· \mitll DO YOU KNOW SYDNEY 7[...]ue Road, endeavour to make our- | |
[...]early in Nearly half a century after the departur e ot Novemb er of the same year. She was finali[...]or and ing to and sailing out of Sydney and Hobart. one gun, both of which may be seen in Macquar ie[...]er of those days, lodged after setting out to do some exploring on his own a similar appli[...] | |
[...]Mos- the site on which the Mosman' s Wharf now stands. man, came to Sydney in 1828, at the age o[...]acent, and years. They were born on Auchtyfardle Estate, included the site which is now occupied by the situated near Lesmahagow, in Scot[...]t of The Mosman brothers, on the;r arrival, started January, 1831. business in lower George Str[...]him. Mosman, entered the whaling industry. Their partnership by 1838, occupied six allotments, t[...]lo live on the Williams where Military Road now is. What a profitable River, N.S.W., where he die[...]e must have had! These allotments came to be known as "Whal- Archibald Mosman made a ver[...]irius Cove, as it was came a squatter in the New England district in the then called, was really a[...]late 'forties. "Squatter," in the latter part of the landlocked, and thus sheltered from[...] | |
[...]century, when the word Perhaps the best-known member of Archibald came into general employmi::[...], built a hut prospectors that discovered the Charters Towers and depastured sheep, or cattle, which[...]eensland. probably obtained dishonestly. James Macarthur It is interesting to note that two of Archibald (the son of John) spoke of them as "mostly con- Mosman's daughters married two very pr[...]ts of leave or having become men, namely, Sir Arthur Palmer and Sir Thomas free by servitude." They[...]man Bay, virgin forests extended to the water's edge took up residence at "Byron Lodge," Randwick.[...]t took about two years to This previously was the home of Isaac Nathan, an prepare the place f[...] | |
[...]The Bay has had as many as nine whalers to know that the term "heaving down" means[...]down. side to be scraped, caulked, stripped of its metal A few figures regarding the devel[...]ned Whale oil was stored in what is now the Mos· to the capstans on the shore. The sailo[...]he capstan winding of oil stored around its walls? This was its full the rope, thus bringing the ship over on to its side. capacity in those days. All this was[...]In 1826 the value of oil exported from New there were no patent capstans, conditions would[...]neJr the edge of the sea·[...] | |
[...]efore going around the markable by the fact that when Hamett re-pur- capstan.[...]of Aus- the bygone days of the whaling industry now are tralia. Also, he was Chief Inspecto[...]solitary ring- when he was serving as Acting Auditor-General). bolt embedded in the wall[...]used for that purpose. For this monly known as "Hop"), an artist who was at- reason he took up res[...]letin," designed the council's man's old home, "The Nest." seal, which represents a spoutin[...]failure of Hughes and Hosking, in 1844, the estate was put up for public auction, and bought by M[...]ld by public auction, being purchased by Henry Stuart Russell, who was then residing at "The Ran[...] | |
[...]d the course of the river. Where Gambier in South Australia, is a tourist attraction, it comes from to run into the Blue[...]e than that. It is a scientific curiosity. knows, although the draining of the swamp lands Fo[...]re are traces of ii on the tions, however, have almost certainly proved that surface show that except for the fact that ii is the lake is fed from the Murray-Gulf sub-artesian underground ii follows the usua[...]The history of the Blue Lake and its under· Ponds, and then flows as an ordinary river to the ground river is now being sketched m. It is Southern Oc::Jan.[...] | |
[...]D0c0mbor ]!)38 tremendous volcanic activity in the | |
[...]B HISTORICAL | |
[...]birds' nests, trochas shell, and mother ments of Australian beche-de-mer from Northern of pearl from the Malays, than risk going after it Australia. That fishery was flourishing in the themselves-as the Japanese are doing now. hands of Malays, when Matthew Flinders explored[...]tline, at the beginning of the 1514, the newcomers learned from the Chinese 19th century. The[...]ed from Portuguese sources. What the Portu- Apart from these fast-sailing craft of Indonesia, gue[...]le was established. apparently reached Australia, via Timor. If the Vessels in the service[...]gate d Africa before the should have had a part of Western Australia, and Christian Era.[...]an exploration in Atlantic waters was It is important to remember this fact in our well developed 1,100 B.C. The Phoen[...] | |
[...]the exact reverse of our[...]have had good charts.[...]em Australia before th e[...]received his knowled ge[...]land. Australia, therefore,[...]post-latin knowled ge of Australia made a hazy of poetic license he invested t[...]ther he embellis hed his descripti ve poem actual history. The main land of Lochac- as the[...]d-was inhabited his own inspiratio n cannot now be determin ed. by "idolator s": "They h[...]One thing is certain, Asiatics and Greeks knew to themselv es and were governed by the[...]o paid no tribute to any other, the situa- cartograp hers in the fifteenth century. It is[...]any hostile attack." of the East Coast of Australia were in existence[...]r s" who, thanks to Charles Darwin, have in nowise detracts from Cook's achievem ent, as become of[...]who are c?n- he had not seen those maps or known anything cerned with the scientific[...]The fact that Marco Polo's account may confuse[...]hape of the anthropo logists. the earth and imagined it to be that of an inverted[...]ri- bowl. The Greeks adopted the idea until some[...]ines cover wide areas of time and place. unknown Hellene guessed that it was a sphere. From[...]avigato r and his broth~r, that a definite knowled ge of a great Southern Don Pedro, en[...]rom belief, specula- America, discover y of Australia was brought tion, legend and fable, this fact becomes suffi- nearer. We must alw[...]the Chinese - have not always been so in the actual sense of an older civilisat ion-shou ld[...]the existence at an earlier period covered and its occupatio n attempte d by Norse- th[...] | |
[...]23 Australia was known and had been visited coast of America,[...]With the penetration of the East Indies by the | |
[...]Mercator's map of the world, 1569, shows New credit for what they had done on the west SJde, Guinea as separated from the Australian mainland but stated that, "as far as he knew," he had been by a narrow strait! Some doubt still remained the first to sail along the Eastern Main. as lo actual existence of this strait, which-as far[...]euwin"-visile from Peru. That the passage, known as Torres the western and south-western coasts. Endrachl Straits, had been previously navigated by Spanish La[...]p points on the mainland which had already Hartog, the commander of the "Eendracht," left a been visited and marked on charts of 1530-36, record of his visit on a me[...]removed although he took a course from the New Hebrides by another Dutch voyager, Captain[...]1 right on, to that "Baia Perdita" which is now Broad years later; sent to the Netherlands fro[...]es left Callao on 1st Decem- up in the Riiks Museum, in Holland, at the be- ber, 1605. Four wee[...]e an impertinence to suggest that plore the New Guinea coast. She came down our near[...]rs and good friends, :1long the mainland of Australia to Cape Keer Weer the Dutch, might some day present that plate to on the west side[...]al Library? It is the earliest European we know, that was the first name placed on Aus- document to be inscribed on Australian soil; the tralian maps by the Dutch.[...]n coastline, and south- Six years after Hartog's visit, Sir William Cour- ward round th[...]homeward course took[...]have gathered some in-[...] | |
[...]J'.) 3 8 celebrities gleaned their | |
[...]pos~ible. Even though they may have seen most of Australia already from ship or train or car, until to my ti[...]thought that I make any pretence strenuous and exacting business, all within the of having[...]indeed. years back, and then only when some enterpris- If the travelling of nearly 8,000[...]ing and courageous souls brought huge three- some highlights, and enjoyable experiences, well, engined Fokkers to Australia. Like most people, at least, I am about to share them with m[...]many engines when I readers. Maybe, I'll yet make some of them air entrust myself to the air[...]m howling westerlies, I readily conveyed me over most of the long route, and confess I was not entirely at ease about it. I gave me a view of Australia, almost as a whole, became air-conscious as fa[...]hat interest to my his tiny 'plane to Australia, and I managed the (presumed) readers, the[...]around-Australia and fly-[...]lished the fact that I had[...]I r e a d somewhere[...]United States of America[...]only about a quarter of a million actual people are[...] | |
[...]f the people are air-minded, to the extent of practical experience, at any rate. That the propo[...]increase rapidly in t h e near future, and in practi- cally all countries is certain, due to the gr[...]y designers and inventors. Aviation has had its set- backs, of course. Accidents to 'planes are[...]on our roads, or consider in due proportion the fact that one railway smash, one shipwreck ma[...]MOUNTAIN AIR tragic fate of the "Kyeema" and its human freight, terribly as it shocked me, machines, now in use, before the sheer stability of especially[...]ces are, of course, possible, busy routes between Australia's capital cities, still for 'planes are[...]test, perhaps, the two in the course of this article, and trust that the saving of time effected.[...]th as little regret as I do upon sity of business activity that could not have been mine. attained[...]s ticket, pensive than other means of transport, particularly with No. 1 seat in each 'plane. "Big[...], and big business it was, for seldom eliminated. Actually, on my long air journey I does one[...]- reasonable notice, I did get No. 1 seat in most of sented a worth-while saving.[...]but the best views are obtained from No. 1 or factor also, unless the passenger suffers menta[...]mit that the veriest tyro position also permits the nervous passenger to would scarcely be[...] | |
[...]excess weight of baggage. You will of ice on the edges of the wings should conditions find that there is something about paying for excess unhappily cause this[...]age, and your bags deposited in the capacious and now 1hat I have, I hope, gained your attention,[...]- on your first commercial flight. First, don't start off sengers for Melbourne via 'Pengana,' go ab[...]the door of lhe adventure, for if you do your spirits will be sadly cabin and you will be invite[...]lect your ticket. Very prosaic, this part. You can you out to the aerodrome with the same u[...]e that she is the only pany's offices, as well as its machines, are housed. one who knows anything who will talk to you. Sight of it may thrill you or kick your heart-beats The aloofness of the pilots[...] | |
[...]ead you will find an individual air and you being new to travel, you may wonder vent, with[...]pilot to be on direct the air stream upon any part of your person, duty alone. It wouldn't help your state of mind a to rebound off the ceiling, or close it altogether as bit to know that quite possibly the 'plane is flying you wish. This air-conditioning stream is taken in itself, per robot control, or whatever they call it.[...]up the "log" from time to because, for some mysterious reason, sucking time, send and receive[...]of engine doubt, will forever remain a mystery to most of us. noise. In front of you there will be[...]ht vehicle. Just before the 'plane is due to start your | |
[...]webbing, fits across the[...]about of the city from which you are about to depart. it, any way. For that reason many passe[...]u left keep it on throughout the journey. home, but, spread out before you, it will assist you[...]he "take hostess. She is the company's contact with off." Nevertheless you will actually be keenly you, and she will do everything possible interested to know what the take-off is going to do to make you[...]morning or afternoon tea, cels stowed, the self-starters will commence to even lunch if the jo[...]'drome the many questions, and she will know some of the 'plane will go, handled as neatly on land[...]can produce hot-well, fairly hot tea at almost dashing straight into the wind, takes off. Yes, i[...]keeps her stores, you will be hard put to it to know when the 'plane including thermos jugs of tea. Lunch, when re- actually leaves the ground, but you will almost quired, as on th!? Adelaide-Perth[...] | |
[...]BANK Arrived at the air offices in Martin Place, Syd- Until we reached Goulburn mu[...]us, for we were soon fly- | |
[...]December 1938 the earth. Colour, always colour, everywhere, go[...]en turned away out over | |
[...]GUARDIA N OF THE FARM Hobart, capital of Tasmam a, and our most souther n city. The flight from Melbou rne to Hobart is per- thousan ds of miles away. Over the straits, and haps the most interest ing of the lot, for there is presum[...]- ally, there was absolute ly nothing to act as a don and turning south one sees water every-[...]of this city where dwell a was rather more exact than that was apparen t million people. Port Phil[...]versea s liners, slid could be lovelier than its glorious beaches , the beneath us, and we were he[...]many orchard s scattere d entranc e from Bass Straits to the bay. It was a along its banks right up to Launces ton. The beautifu l day[...]ny, and the water Launces ton 'drome is some miles beyond the city, below calm as a pond, but[...]irling in all directio ns. In a very f-ew earth consequ ently appears to stand up on its momen ts we had passed over Sorrento , a little edge, the checker -board picture in browns and holiday[...]over-wa ter trip in the Australi an network Hobart was resume d with a loss of only twenty of aerial[...]The country between Launces ton and Hobart is flat sky above the two merging in a blue mist[...]iven point to another so many around Hobart, backed by Mount Welling ton, that | |
[...]Hobart, and on the following[...]Hobart spread beneath us and[...]Having business to transact[...]over the Straits was accom-[...]which I crossed these Straits by make it one of the most beautiful spots in the ship- 18 hours of[...]from shore to shore was 50 minutes. Hobart has many admirers, but none more O[...]at Claremont 'drome we were whisked looks exactly as it does on the map. The 'plane away into Hobart over nine miles of mountain road then follow[...]le For the first time since leaving Hobart we ex- (our Hobart Manager), who had so planned perienced some very severe bumps when passing appointments[...]ngton, it must be hot air rising apparently someone was now reached bv a remarkable scenic read. From[...]this point. loo, there is a wonderful view of Hobart that there always appears to be some bumpy and the numerous rivers and bays and[...]explain it. And so to Essendon, and Hobart is a slightly old-fashioned but intimate again[...]ll surely collect and a population loyal to its own headquarters, this one. No! Missed ii l | |
[...]again by Douglas 'plane. The aerial services are mostly timed to leave rather early in the morning, and as, on that Wednesday, Melbourne was sporting one of its choicest samples of Port Phillip Bay fogs, I had some difficulty in making my way across the city to reach Essendon 'drome by 8 a.m., the time of departure. The 'drome itself was fortunately quite clear of the fog, and ag[...]d stayed there with but fleeting glimpses of the earth until we were over the Mallee and al- most arrived at the South Aus- tralian border. Lu[...]llee, for from my loss. On this day I felt that almost the whole of boyhood I have retained an[...]ing as viewed here we had the glory of the sun at its very best, from above, an occasional yellow sand hill or clay- a very occasional mountain poking its backbone pan being !he only noticeabl[...]preciation of the we had anything to do with the earth at all. courage of those farmer fo[...]land and sparse rain- Approaching the South Australian border we[...]ave the science of dry farming to the world, and some time, flying at considerable height, the[...]development of millions of cloud floor had been practically flat, but suddenly we appeared to be flying over the edge of a great acres earlier thought impossib[...]been more than 2,000 to Keith, South Australia, where many years ago it 3,000 feet above the earth. Looking back at that was my weekly practice to conduct an agency of a cloud cliff it had all the appearances of a great bank. There was now unmistakable evidence that Niagara, while[...] | |
[...]approach to the city, as the hills were almost right and left, and Lake Albert and the open sea,[...]us, and it is, I think, seen (lt its best from the This k possibly one of the most beautiful and air. The great square mile of the city itself is interesting sights from the air, of the who[...]which abut park fairly uniform width, and lining its banks is intense lands. cultivation. Long narrow paddocks set at an angle And now the insistent little notice on the pilot':3 to th[...]und Parafield of Murray Bridge on another, make a most intrigu- the country was particularly gay in spring ing and beautiful view.[...]he rectangles of a great number of The Mallee now definitely behind us, the paddocks un[...]very- beautiful pattern, relieved by tracts of grass-land, where interesting. The sea gives its own touch of covered with bright yellow wi[...]d the land is more hilly later learned, are known as "soursobs." It is a to almost mountainous as the South Australian very simple little flower, just about worthy of its | |
[...]mary dismissal in a few lines. And now, before I I wondered how the gale, which stil[...]s. When you travel aerially, as I have at our departure, and, as most of the wind gusts done, over thousa[...] | |
[...]MODERN DEVELOPMENT W Black | |
[...]l - is called Precious Opal, or Noble Opal, and sometimes Oriental Opal. It is semi-transparent or[...]yellow introduced by trans- mitted light. Its brilliant play of colour is due to refrac- tion[...]. It is never cut into facets, first because of its brittle- ness, and second be- cause its play of colours Jol,11 L. Wray[...]found at Tintenbar, Before the discovery of Australia, the world's about seven miles from[...]. H. Morris began methodic prospecting, Hungary, most of the gems being won from its t:"'o and soon the possibilities of the f[...]aks, Simonka and Libanka. Hungar~an known. opal exhibits uniform milkiness of surface, bemg more or less[...]In 1908 the New South Wales Government, be-[...]Mr. Percy Marks to accidentally at White Cliffs, New South Wales. A exhibit his collection[...]the exhibit included all gems found in Australia, its ground. After the find had been reported and in-[...]S. H. Bowden, who went to London in Soon the news of the discovery got about; charge[...]pression it made on the millions of cosmopolitan .'Ind from this field at White Cliffs, opals to t[...]xandra displayed a lively interest in eclipse the most beautiful Hungarian opal. the op[...]ne gentleman, a geological and gem expert, gulla, New South Wales, 50 miles north of Walgett,[...]a close near the Queensland border. This area is now com- examination of the Black Opal. The exhibit was monly known as Lightning Ridge. It was not until[...]dertaken, and such work dis- The New South Wales Government again in covered what, up[...]he world. Already nearly half a mil- International Exposition, at San Francisco. This lion pounds wo[...]In the year 1901, Mr. D. Munro, of Ballina, New Grand Prix by the unanimous vote of the Inter- South Wales, donated to the Mining Museum in national Jury of Awards. | |
[...]o. ll. I alu , Still again, in 1920, the New South Wales Gov- rough, but nowadays, with :apidanes on the field, | |
[...]BANK NOTE S to display its veiled beauties to the utmost, and "OURSEL VES."-The production of th[...]ert lapidary issue follows the feverish activity which brought | |
[...]the enormous tralian wool prices. Australia is the earth's natural growth in the production of artificial fibre and source of wool supply, and most authorities are gerier:i.l trade difficulties.[...]ited operations on behalf of Japan and 'he United States States, which is being more freely forecast, would are tak9n mto account. Undoubtedly its cheapness also brighten wool prospects[...]for wool and is tending to the United States is a most important user of wool, extend its uses.[...]ces are not profitable Indirectly, the Australian wool market should to growers, and the position[...]Trade Agreement as British woollen manufacturers year and decreased production. Their[...]f "meetmg the market," should bring States, because of the reduction in customs duties. i's reward when international conditions improve; Britain remains Australia's best wool customer, there w,:l be no ser[...]and additional markets for the British manufacturers[...]Australia.[...]proposed trade agreement between Australia and the United States will include a reduction[...]in the customs tariff on Australian greasy wool. The United States wants more particu-[...]Australia will endeavour to foster Ameri-[...]exhibit at the New York World Fair, which[...]minder of the many new and lovely uses for wool. A special Australian representative will[...]International Wool Secretariat, created by the[...]woolgrowers of Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. Already the publicity done[...]by this secretariat in Britain has attracted[...]and probably by manufacturers. As publicity[...]wool must gain from it. In fact, wool is already gammg, by the new uses being[...]discovered, and by the more attrachve articles b8ing manufactured. Research scientists are | |
[...]AD-SB-18 December 1938 confident now that processes for the r2moval | |
[...]G W WALKER Tknown | |
[...]llarry V. Leckie Prohibitive tariffs, and, in fact, home consumptk,n c1fter July, 1929, when, under t[...]per | |
[...]of the wheat crops FLUCTUATIONS IN WHEAT IN AUSTRALIA BETWEEN AUG- of China and Russia. No official est[...]CE 1933, AS SUPPLIED representative of the United States Bureau of Agri- BY THE FEDERAL[...]8.44 59.66 33.63x governments of the United States, Canada and November .. 30.78[...]th the Argentine Government decided The United States is guaranteeing her growers to gu[...]of Canada price, for they have not offered new wheat abroad has already announced that through[...]ober, and it is esti- bushel, Fort William, Port Arthur basis of delivery, mated that on their sale[...]£12,000,000 sterling, and as the United States has[...]long the United States and[...] | |
[...]by C.L.M. I . The Christmas | |
[...]tea party. Numerous[...]new accountant.[...]party was organised by[...]on during the STAFF NEWS[...]untant (Mr. Eric Bray) upon the arnval of A most successful outing was enjoyed by | |
[...]rmal function was held Relieving Staff with headquarters in Sydney. in the banking chamber r[...]untant) and Husband (Assistant Mr. James (our new accountant) was given a Accountant) all[...]who Mr. H. Cornish (Securities) was heartily con- has retired. Miss Hall has the distinctio[...]o the Common- Toowoomba, and prior to his departure was enter- wealth Bank in Queensland, viz., Ju[...]. He was later handed a rug and fellow-officers, particularly the girls, of whom she coffee pot as a[...]staff, who all wish him the very best in his new and we wish har many years of good health and[...]was made to her by Mr. Irving. HOBART.-The re are more important things in the 1 he annual meeting of the Staf[...]year were reviewed and plans for next an important happening in the history of ·, he outlined. The following office-bearers were Branch itself- the transfer of our Chief Clerk to the electe[...]evin, Fitzgerald and Keogh. 1 he staff offers its congratulations to Mr. Les. Dixon, of Brisbane office, who has again l::een selected to tour the southern State3 with the Sheffield Shieid cricket ·,earn. O[...]Sydney office, who is playing this month with the New South Wales t3am. Our best wishes for a happy New Year are extended to all members of the staff in other States. ADELAIDE. From Adelaide of;ice we | |
[...]made at Hobart since his[...]Hobart within a day's jour-[...]ney from his home town,[...]were expressed by Mr. some eleven years ago, and during that time filled Yule, who, speaking from personal knowledge, the positions oi ledger-keeper, examiner, general referred to the very high calibre of the prominent ledger-keeper and security clerk before reaching[...]e among those who were brave was attended by some fifteen other senior officers enough to "obli[...]. Ed- At the conclusion of the dinner some of those mund Yule). In addition to proposin[...]s customary eloquence ably augmenting the activity inseparable from and wit on all three o[...]impromptu) was The annual Christmas party was held in the displayed by the Acc[...] | |
[...]ngs, Boyle, F. H., Sydney, to Edgecliff. Not useful things," you Gaid.[...]H., Hay, to Cremorne Junction. "Perhaps some perfume, madam?" Brown[...]Coonamble, to C.S.B., Sydney. You saw some cobweb hose. Camero[...]McN. Marrickville, to Belmore. Fine lightsome things some Goblin made. Campbell, E. I., Lithgow, to Ipswich. Some perfume soft, then gloves were next,[...]ayed laughing on your face. ! ou chose some hankies edged with lace, Chard, R. L., Mgr., Ba[...]. No. 20 com- prises only four issues, the four quarterly numbers for 19 38, but as the magazine is now much thicker than for- merly, a year's issues sti[...]Perth. Allford, C. E. J., Burnie, to Hobart. A nd erson, C. R., Rlvg. Staff, B k Sydne[...] |
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