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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1939
Page
4
Victorian roads welcomed a new numbering system with 2000 plates issued to buyers as the motor registrations approach 400000. The plates blend letters and numbers, starting from AAGOO to AAS and ABM to ABH, aiming to shorten the existing roll of registrations.
Article examines commercial shark fishing in Australia led by Marine Industries Limited. Norman Caldwell and Boyd Lee championed nets and processing, noting high value fins and liver oil, promising profits though venture faltered. Sharks abound around northern, eastern and western coasts with potential for future industry.
A dense schedule lists programs and segments for Saturday and Thursday August, detailing Farm ers' Service Hours, Local News, Argus Network News, Morning and Evening shows, and various musical and talk programs. It notes upcoming plate orders and police briefing items, with numerous named programs and times across stations.
The Swanpool Herd Testing Association July report lists leading herds by cow count and maturity, with top performers in over 25 cows, three year olds, two year olds and mature cows. It names breeders such as Brennan, Ginnivan, Noonan, Mack, Lester and James, including herd entries like Rosemary, Ruby, Dalrymeid, Shirley and Diane with production figures and rankings.
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