Fodder breakthrough phalaris commutata praised by Gippsland farmer
M K Williams of Hill End Gippsland reports on the rapid, drought resistant growth of phalaris commutata. He describes cutting, propagation by roots, high germination, and potential as most valuable fodder in drought and winter, citing tests in June and January seed crops and Tasmanian department support.
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Tasmanian Agricultural Department
M. KE. Williams
Hill End
Gippsland
Clash Over Show Dates Between Albury and Germanton Societies
A letter to the Editor details a dispute about show dates between the Albury P A and H Society and Germanton Society. Germanton cites their traditional dates September 15 16 17 while Albury had announced September 2 3 for their annual show causing contention.
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Banner
Albury P. A
H. Society
Germanton Society
Wis
Bury Society
Albury
Germanton
Special Discount on Six Horse or Cow Rugs
A notice announces a special discount offering for the purchase of six or more horse or cow rugs, reducing the price by 1s on each rug.
Albury and Germanton Show Dates Cause Local Debate
A letter from TAROS. STEWART, Germanton P., A. and HH. Society secretary, criticizes Albury for altering its show dates to avoid a clash with Wangaratta. He notes Germanton fixed dates earlier and questions if Germanton can shift their show to the week after Albury. The piece invites readers to judge the dispute.
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Albury
Wangaratta
Germanton
Wanaratta
Taros
Stewart
Germanton P., A. and HH. Society
Correspondents debate foxes, damages, and sheep losses
In the Albury Banner readers discuss trespass remedies and a subscriber's note on tank measurements. West Bogan asks if foxes kill sheep and lambs and if Victorian Shire Councils pay a fox bounty. An answer notes foxes sometimes remove lamb tongues but now rabbits are plentiful. certainty on bonuses is lacking.
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West Bogan
Albury
Lamba
Angawer
Mercy Sisters Thank Public for Albury Telephone Line
The Sisters of Mercy of the Newtown Orphanage thank the public for a gifted Albury telephone line and praise the Citizens' Band for helping with the project. Receipts show 19 pounds 5s 1d raised. expenditures cover instruments, wires, posts, and sundries with a final surplus handed to the orphanage.
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Sisters of Mercy
Newtown
Albury
Thurgoona
Geo. P. Frere
Cunard Mauretania Sets Open Ocean Speed Record
The Cunard liner Mauretania completed a remarkable Atlantic crossing from Queenstown to New York in four days and 200 hours. The voyage highlights the shift toward two new Cunarders Lusitania and Mauretania and notes government subsidy terms for current ships and future speeds.
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Mauretania
Queenstown
Pricy
Lusitania
Jane
Conard
Cunard
Admiralty
Prohibition talk draws small audience at Mechanics Institute
Mr. W. A. Lloyd, lecturer for the Liquor Trades Defence Union of NAW, spoke on The Failure of Prohibition and No license in America and New Zealand. The UW Association branch hosted the meeting at the Mechanics Institute with poor attendance, Mayor Alderman Waugh presiding.
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W. A. Lloyd
Liquor Trades Defence Union of
NAW
Mechanics’ Institute
America
New Zealand
UW. Association
Alderman Waugh
Land Board Opens Ballot in Berida Resumed Area
At the Dubbo land board 72 applications for a conditional purchase were narrowed to 41 eligible for ballot at the preliminary inquiry. Fourteen for homestead on Burroway, 44 for five settlement leases on Burroway and Bundemar, and eight for one lease. Obella resumed area deposits paid during the last few days totaled over £5000.
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Dubbo Land Board
Berida
Burroway
Bundemar
Obella
Three Boys Rob Train in Montana Smash and Panics
In Montana a train robbery by three masked youths unfolds with firearms forcing passengers from carriages and looting valuables. A ranch owner attempting escape is shot. the trio is later arrested by police as the train resumes its route.
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Montana
United States
Albury Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting
The Albury Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday night in the temporary council chambers. Officers re elected: President J F Maloney Vice President J Drann Treasurer N H Skinner Secretary James Allan. Reports show nine meetings with progress on railway and telephone services and a forthcoming half holiday for Friendly Societies.
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Albury Chamber of Commerce
Connecil Chambers
Vessrs
D. FE. Maloney
J. Brann
J. Campbell
M. Blasbalk
C. Reis
J. Scanlan
B. ©. Blacklock
N. H. Skinner
Jas. Allan
Albury
Corowa
Bracklesby
Henty
Culcairn
Gerogerty
Sydney
Melbourne
Burrumbuttock
Brockleaby
Upper Murray
Victoria
Australasia
Friendly Societies
Brocklesby
Distriet
R. M. Wilkinson
Jan, Beanlan
J. F. Maloney
J. Drann
James Allan
Messrs
M. Blashalk
G. A. Thompson
Household Arrest in Benalla Larceny Case Involving Coulter Family
A Benalla report details Henry Coulter and his sons Thomas and George charged with larceny and sheep stealing. Mary Ann Hargist, the woman Coulter lived with, faces perjury and larceny counts. Clothing stolen from several yards was recovered near the Coulter hut after a Mansfield tip.
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Benalla
Henry Coulter
Thomas
George
Mary Ann Hargist
Coulter
Toomballup
Mer. O'Shea
Hargist
Mansfeld
Mansfield
O'Neill
Death of General Bir Redvers Henry Buller at 69
The death is announced of General Bir Redvers Henry Buller, a distinguished soldier, at the age of 69.
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Bir Red Vers Ilenry Buller
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