Wheat Growers Push for Better Marketing Plan
Delegates from Woyeat Baddaginnie Violet Crichton’s Creek and neighbouring areas attended the meeting led by Mtr Hunter. Cr Nove was reelected president as officials including Dr R H Green and W Avenel were named officers. Resolutions urged notifiable disease action for footrot in sheep and campaigned against a £2 per drum oil cash deposit and sales tax on telephone materials. A push for textile labelling and new pest control facilities in the North East was also agreed.
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Violet Tan Crichton
Roe
PR Love Again
Cr Nove
Crichton’s Creek
R. H. Green Winton
W. Avenel
T. Hayes
Violet Ove
Country Grace
Talant Killing
Dookie News Highlights Local Events and School Notes
A new daily mail service starts February 2 after negotiations. Broadway singer Mr All will host a charity concert February 21 for the Blind Institute. Children’s concession on ticket sales remains. Teenage parties mark celebrations amid a no-dance policy in Dookie. River Murray anglers report Murray perch up to 8 pounds. State School enrollments lag with newcomers yet to enroll at Shepparton High School.
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Daily Mail
All Broadway
Blind Institute
Suobente
PF. Roberts
M. Rowlands
Murray
Shepparton High School
Weed Control in Farm Pastures
Document discusses pasture weed management through prevention of seeding, strategic cultivation, cropping for 1–2 years, and use of herbicides with care to protect clover. Dense leafy crops suppress weeds, while annual dressings help maintain a sown species that competes with weeds.
Health Centre Well Attended Report Emerges From Council Meeting
The Shire Council heard a report from M. Smith of the Infant Health Centre noting strong attendance for the quarter ending 1952. The discussion touched on services and upcoming measures to improve maternal and child health programs.
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Ting
Ter M. Smith
Delegates to Conference
The Shire President Wiedemann and Dr H will send the Benalla delegates to the conference making the official arrangements clear.
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Shire
Wiedemann
Dr. H. Will
Benalla
The Compost Heap How To Produce Garden Compost
Victorian Agriculture Dept expert G Hyam outlines a layer by layer compost method. Build 4 ft high piles in 4 by 4 by 4 ft units with air gaps and vents to sustain bacteria. Turn after 1 2 months, adjust moisture, use activator manure or substitutes, and finish when decay accelerates.
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G Hyam
Department of Agriculture
Class for Herd Testers in Melbourne
Free introductory class offered by the Department of Agriculture Melbourne with an entrance fee for the final exam. Subjects include Babcock Testing principles, herd test systems, data recording, and practical milk testing. Equipment provided. students supply pen, notebook, and clothing. Wages vary by association, averaging £10 10s plus meals and lodging. probationary allowance of £50 per annum.
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Department of Agriculture
Melbourne
Association
Department of Eapture
Shire Prize for Soil Conservation Funded by Benalla Council
Benalla Shire councillors donate £5 to the Hanslow Cup Soil Conservation winner this year, contingent on three entries. The Soil Conservation Authority sought assistance and the council agreed to help. remarks were made by PF A Cook MLA.
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Benalla Shire
Soil Conservation Authority
PF. A. Cook
M.L.A
Film Screenings Free for Primary Producers
The Victorian Department of Agriculture offers free film screenings for primary producers and rural bodies across Victoria. Organisers apply to the Director at Treasury Gardens Melbourne and choose from two mobile programmes with a posted film list, with power support via portable generators if needed.
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Mm Agriculure
Department of Agriculture
Treasury Gardens
Melbourne
Victoria
Reches
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Mtr Hunter
Growoldream
Dookie News
Tump Wood
Wilson’s
Victorian Transport Depot
Dynon Road
West Melbourne
McCormick Bros
Tomkins Parade
Gillman and Baldwin Optometrists
Opticians
Carrier Street
Wangaratta
Euroa
National Service
Australia
Australa
Permanent Defence Forces
National Service Registration Office
Money Order
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