Heating at Margant Centre sparks departmental debate
A chaotic wartime style report details a Commonwealth Fire Board inquiry into power supply and overheating at a facility in Melbourne. Officials discuss proper use of kerosene and air vents, with concerns about quartering and safety during a rebuild. The document cites technical explanations, committee conclusions, and cautions about liability and recordkeeping.
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Leiter
Commonwealth
Overyake
Melbourne
Wool growers weigh record clip and export impact
The Australian Woolgrowers Council meeting in Sydney discusses a record wool clip that could top all previous figures. Analysts warn a larger output would affect prices, currency earnings, and the U.S. market, with debate over methods to manage supply and export demand.
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Australian Woolgrowers Council
Sydney
Chutemas Mr
Bakewell
Gmlg
Anzac Day Observance Decided by Victorian Sub Branches
Victoria’s 450 sub branches have chosen how to mark Anzac Day. Delegates to the Melbourne conference start July 2. Most sub branches favor keeping the day as a close holiday with marches and services. Delegates were split 60 to 54 in a county representation. Victoria maintains strict observance while other states hold all services in the morning and schedule races and sports in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Melbourne
New South Wales
South Australia
Tasmania
Potato Price Rise Affects Wholesalers and Prices
Potatoes have risen in price this week with 1s 6d for 2 pounds and 1s for a packet. Mr de Dron announced price changes while Mr Waldron said wholesalers were appointed as agents of the Potato Board to help control future shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Dron
Dad Denner’s Last Report for Benalla Dads’ Association
The Benalla Dads’ Association hears Dad Denner resigns as secretary after seven years. Dad Dave Patterson is named successor, with Dad Max See and Dad Currie continuing service. Denner thanks readers, urges support, and notes the Home Appeal funds 12 pounds on his final day. Editor Gordon Plumb furthers Wan garatta shoot praise while George Robinson recovers from eye trouble.
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Benalla
Dads' Association
Dave Patterson
Max See
Havio
Dads Patterson
Currie
Dad Patterson
Busta
Gordon Plumh
Wangaratta
George Robinson
Peter Gray
Ensign
Dad Denner
Bos
Sheep Sale Big Success at Finley New South Wales
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Co Ltd reports a successful fat and store sheep sale at Finley on June 25. About 40,000 strong Greecebred and crossbred sheep drew a wide buyer turnout from Mt Gambier Naracoorte Beenope Bailiat and others with near total clearance and prices around 25/9/6 per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Co. Ltd
Eng
Finley
New South Wales
Suung Creesbred
Carrechile Pinep
Mt. Gambler
Naracoorte
8.A.s
Beenhope
Bailirat
Horshant
Sale Denvbrook
Behued
Dennquin
Heatholt
Calikin
Alexanra Yea
Macfield
Hennlla
Carows Narrandera
Yarrawonca
Nethall
1953 Farm Tree Planting Project Notice
A call for farm tree planting under a regional program invites applicants to participate in 1953 tree planting. The plan aims to establish new plantations yearly, with details and entry forms available from the Natural Resources Conservation Office. Closing date for applications is July al
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Regien Ts
Pevailly
Callice
Campien
Amajetic
Ly Porestes Commie Heii
Feaouries Conservation I
Syingvale
Atlenisley
Fruit juice free for school children urged by association
The Association urges the Government to distribute fruit juice free to school children arguing its high nutritive value. They note milk is perishable and impracticable for widespread free distribution, preferring juice as a reliable alternative in school nutrition programs.
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Chation
Victoria
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