National arterial road policy discussed at Melbourne meeting
Over a hundred representatives from Victoria shires and boroughs met at Melbourne Town Hall to back or oppose national arterial roads proposals. Debate focused on funding, railway competition, and the need to open up productive country areas while ensuring roads link to rail systems. Amendments favored state and federal support with maintenance by governments. opposition warned of nationalisation harming local finance and transport competition.
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O'brien
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Numahahi
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Ararit
Bos
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Ellam
D Iid
Joske
Dundas
Country ‘Roads Board
Anderson
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Labor
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Ata
Hucker
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Country Roads Board
Bread price debate stalls Belnalla increase
The Master Bakers' Association favors keeping the bread price at 10d. in Belnalla despite talks of a rise to 11d. for a loaf. Wages and flour costs drive the friction as millers may restrict flour charges, pending a possible inquiry into the proposed rise.
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Vreniet
Prendergast
Master Bakers’ Association
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Benilla
Millers’ Association
Dookie Agricultural Classes Planned With Public Lectures
Authorities report strong enrolments and well arranged programs for farmers and women's classes at the Dookie Agricultural Shows. Chief speaker will be H W Clapp on Our Railway's Friday August 8, open to the public. Machinery displays and demonstrations run July 7 with tractors cultivators and drills showcased, plus a women’s class led by Miss Pell with instructional talks.
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Vasa
Gowths Valley
Pell
Wangaratta Woollen Mills Reports Yearly Improvement
At a shareholders meeting in Wangaratta the directors reported a satisfactory year amid global woollen industry downturn. Local production rose through May, with yarn sales increasing monthly. Protection measures awaited, and the company approved an extraordinary meeting to consider issuing twenty thousand preference shares with fixed cumulative dividends.
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Wangarattie
Tanary
Industra
Couell
Ayhiest
Payi Passe
Diggers and Dads Reunion Planned at Shire Hall
A Mechanics Institute meeting of the Dads and Diggers sub-committee gathered a strong female audience to back a social reunion on Thursday evening August. Social tables with refreshments will fill the hall, a fine musical program is planned, and a ladies sub-committee was formed to arrange arrangements with Mrs Pearson and others to assist.
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Rssila
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Yarrrawonga Shire Council electricity scheme discussed
A meeting notes a State Electricity Commission letter detailing Yarrawonga power plans. Estimates show a 100 kW load with about £25 per kW yearly tariff and possible £2,500 DC to AC conversion cost. Acquisition would be walk-in walk-out, assets and liabilities priced to the council. Council members debate duplicating the plant and delaying until Commission interviews.
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State Electricity Commission
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Ita
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Gr Connell
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White Council
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Fe Sonlit Siorort
Electricity Commission
First aid against Coughs and Colds Wands Great Peppermint Cue
A historical note presents a remedy marketed as First aid against coughs and colds using Wands Great Peppermint Cue. It highlights claimed health benefits and usage guidance for readers seeking a home treatment option.
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Kays
NSA
Inhredt
Labor Candidate Wins Victoria Senate Seat After Tight Ballot
Twenty one years after a joint sitting, Victoria elected a new senator. Joseph Hannan won by three votes over W. W. White in an exhaustive ballot amid Liberal and Farmers party maneuvering. Hannan, long linked with Labor, had represented Parker and Allott in prior assemblies. He now serves as secretary to the Trades Hall Council.
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Hannan Caitbor
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Tiree
W. Wlam
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Fawker
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Ile
Allott Parle
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Electian
Witte
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Labor Party
Therfore
Phain
Farmers’ Party
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Iubor
The Caleys and Guests at Shire Hall Comedy Show
Leonard Nelson and Geo Walker headlined a wet night at the Shire Hall with The Caleys and Isobel Langland in a lively program. Jas Gawn and Augie Latart performed as supporting acts, while Nelson’s wit drew the largest applause and the audience lingered to cheer his encore remarks. The show marked Nelson’s return after 20 years of touring, with thanks extending to locals including the Gali Club.
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Attraktion Leonird Nelson
Australia
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Geo
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Afudki
Gruen Stealt Salts Promised to Restore Health
An advertisement touts Gruen Stealth Salts as a cure-all for the stomach liver kidneys and bowels claiming it cleanses toxins, relieves rheumatism backache indigestion and general ill health. It urges daily use for lasting health and notes a bottle priced at 2/9 in chemists and stores.
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Calving Care and Sykes's Drench Advised for Cows
An advertisement urges careful calving management to protect cows from milk fever, mammals, and chills. It promotes Sykes's Drench as a cleansing tonic and purgative to treat afterbirth and restore stock quickly, claiming it aids digestion and blood health. Packets cost 17 pence plus domestic 1/6, containing fermentation and granules for cattle use.
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