Victoria's 1952 5 year electric power plan outlined
State Electricity Commission projects 100 percent rise in output and new plants over five years to curb post war shortages. Delays at Vallourn and Kiewa push back schedules but government aims to avoid rationing after 1952. Offshore generators, oil burning plants, and Morwell briquettes key to stabilizing supply.
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State
Ube
Vallourn
Kiewa
Kent Hughes
Victoria
Rett Hughes
Black Forest
Othe
Menthelena
Thie
Ane
Klews
Yallourn
Morwell
Yallourne Jower
Aden
the &E.C. Mehmand
Alowucnorerd
Melbourne City
Gowweil
Spercer Street
Aton
Cimnditen
McGowtia Lila Stalin I Se
di Wen
Vitoria Railways
Wlathon
Newfield
BOR
Wistoria
Berne Bagnen Bald
Renmer Wien
Tibet
New Argus Chief Surprised by Melbourne Papers
Sydney Ellbold, newly appointed Argus director, voiced mild astonishment at Melbourne newspapers. Speaking at a Warngoratin conference, he criticized pessimistic Australian papers and urged more constructive journalism and community integration while affirming opposition to censorship and centralized control.
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ARGUS
Melbourne
Sydney Ellbold
Scotman
The
Filllott Provincm
Warngoratin
Sydney Ellvory
Lsue
Lion
London
Lisits Mirror
Atralian
Journali
Sidney Elliott
Warner
Tle
Mir Camwell
Sydney Buldote
Salt tax report shows bite on essentials and price rise
The Commonwealth Government collects £120,000 yearly from a sales tax on salt and a road tax on trade. A survey notes salt tax raises consumer prices for essentials and that the amount is double pre war and four times the level in 1930.
Demonstration Plans For Yarrawonga Fire Brigades
A detailed minutes report from the Noray Eastern Fire Brigades Association general meeting at the Yarrawonga Brigade Station notes officers present including Captain R Sandford President and Resident Officer R Knight. Inward correspondence confirms Captain Farwell’s application and a demonstration set for January 30 with £20 government grant toward equipment, plus committee decisions on attendance and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrawonga
Noray Eastern Fire Brigades
Assocuaan
Wargaratta
R Sandford
Onair
Offcer R. Knight
Wargaratte
Liew
Smith Bright
Mitchell
Burly
Yarrawonga
Smith
Benalla
Piremoan Holian
Vinca 'Myrtlefords
Capain Permman
Beechworth
Hewking
Wingravy
Rutherglen
Mui Ul
Pureman Witves
Farwell
Pire
Cowtry Fire Authority
Tose
Boi Wodmiga
Myrtieford Trigades
Evatin Pty
Pures
Post Office Building Programme and Resource Strain
Report outlines the Post Office building programme facing material shortages and labor constraints. It notes delays in construction, funding issues, and the impact on planned sites including Croydon Dublin and Kerang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Post Office
Postwar Telephone Growth And Network Expansion
Postwar reports show rapid telephone expansion with millions of lines connected nationwide. Growth includes metropolitan and country exchanges, labor efforts, and material availability fueling the system as new services spread after the conflict.
Australian Diet Reform Highlighted in Public Health Survey
A survey on Australian family nutrition recommends replacing processed items with fresh fruits and vegetables as the main dietary source. It argues that salt intake should be controlled to protect national health and warns against a government neglecting public wellness.
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Fordson
Fordron
Majaheed
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Maorteegele
Colonial Mutual Life Assc. Soc. Ltd
Reo
Colling AT. Mele
Robinson and Monds
Tevenson
J. A. Terrett & CO. Pty. Ltd
Timber Merchants & Manufacturers
Walker’s Sports Depot
Bridge ST
S.E.C
Arecesatul Widt
Ment Hughes
Dinete
Bonn
J. Bey Hne
Ford Motor Company of Australia Pty. Ltd
Ford Motor Company
Ae EE Motor Company
Australia
T Fordson
D. R. MacPherson Ford Service Station
Jane Wiks
Lie Warriwinge Beigade
Lakelier Lapwens
Lawler
Marcum Moka U
Nkkoe
Chouaiy
Ike Tetlee
Pei Bedeeel
Agenda
Acworths Muvcinierment
Cape
Iit
Secubick
Diviciwehiene
Tay
Thenya
Erulii
Tual
Toni
Wells
Cameron
Croydon
Potion
Mleere
Prawebartier
Basley
Papel Bk Vibe Degen
Eae
Mhuly Vreeeditins Gaat
Ottlore
Sapmlpork
Mathew
Faa
Tr Blues Wu
Corky Alhepw Thal
iNew
Aterreas
Vietoria
Ouiliey
Pegi
Ares
Colley
Benalla West Motors
M. F. Warmbrunn
Gillman & Baldwin
Carrier Street
Wangaratta
Phillip
Bank of New South Wales
Bank OF
New South Wales
First Bank
Oxy and
Vetons Windville
A. J. Turpie
Bridge Street
Phome 625
Mihir
A. Dyall
Garden Street
Evans Mary Esteert
Becaue
Partners Poh You Concrete A. Barrass
Benson Street
W. Jackson
Hanna Street
J. Ginnifer
Feilet
Arundel Street
Benalla West
Bob” Joyce
Norm Morris
Bond Street
le Poidevin Bros
Margaret Street
Ageaily
Rly
John Guare O'Shea
S Ensign
Mair Street
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