Wheat freight anomalies threaten Victorian growers
The Victorian and Woolgrowers Association warns that high freight costs on interstate wheat movements raise production costs. Growers urge removal of interstate freight charges from costs to prevent disaster in harvests and push for a long term stabilisation plan before 1959. Growth areas fear reduced plantings if governments fail to fix the issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Hunter
Justice of Growers
Inin Nsw
North West
Mallee
North Western
Murrayville
Oee
Wool Show Displays Long Staple Despite Market Interest
Farmers gathered to compare entries in the wool section noting the long staple due to a good season. Errey's champion performed well and was judged at 90d with an approximate value of £3 16s. Rewards and names from the judging panel are listed among results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Errey
Methodist Meeting Supports World Council Charity
Methodists joined Anglicans and others at John Cooper Hall to view the World Council film Home is Nowhere. Rev. Frank Byatt spoke at various meetings and the combined gathering raised over £43 for WCC refugee and poverty work, later topped to £100 with a lay donation after the event. Next Sunday Rev K erances continues a sermon series on Great Religions starting with Mahomet and Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cooper Hall
World Council of Churches
Frank Byatt
W.c.c
Ladies’ Guild
K. Erances
Refund Denied Over Cattle Pound Fence Dispute
At a Monday meeting a claim by Mr Nicholson of Riverview for £2 10s refunds for four cows impounded after wandering into a reserve was rejected. Officials noted the fence was broken and Crown land reserve access, while the council and owner debated responsibility and liability for fencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nicholson
Riverview
Ponty
Nicholson
Re Og
Mackenzie
Firth
Talochino
Jimmy 9
Highland Dancers Enter 200 Plus At Benalla Show
Over 200 entries were received for the Highland dancing at the Show. Mary Barnes of Wangaratta won the Radius Cup. the judge Mr D Wandlaas praised the platform loaned by the Boge club as the best in years. Main awards list multiple age groups with Benalla and Wangaratta competitors prominent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Leone Doherty
Benalla
Igen Fling
F. Wallace
Roscoe
Wonder
Or Sellers
Fraser
Shean Truss
Lorraine Sellars
Consolation Highland Wing
H. Humphris
B. Trinder
M. Rafferty
J. Cooper
G Powell
Highland Fling
Lee
Treatment and Prevention of Sheep Sheath Rot
The Department of Meesterae warns of sheath rot in sheep causing severe attacks. Affected animals show kicking and collapse. many do not recover. Immediate care includes spot treatment, depasturing on improved pasture, and periodic inspections with sterilized knives and bluestone dressings when needed. Continuous water and daily rations accompany three weeks of care and monitoring.
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Mr L, Jenk Reward
E. Standish
Reno G. Cooper J
Cowan
Stnce G. V
Lewis
Methodist News
A. Terrett & CO. Limited
Henalla Welding Repair Service
Alston
Turpie
Brooker
Dalgety
Ames
SOI Erosene Operated
Victoria
Riverina
Thomas Hammond
DOXEY
Rey
Meesterae
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