Australia eyes population surge and tobacco irrigation trials
Immigration Minister Arthur Calwell says Australia could reach a population of 20 million within a lifetime if birthrates and migration rise. Meanwhile tobacco research notes irrigation enables dry season cultivation, boosting yields and enabling expansion from Bow en to Ingham with 15 000 acres near Clare. a Soldier Settlement Scheme and tea growers planned with 30 more in 1950.
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Australia
United Kingdom
Arthur Calwell
Ada
USA
A. V. Hill
Queensland
Bowen
Ingham
Clare
Burdekin
St Clare
Manhatt an tavern owner pledged cash in hold up crisis
In a Manhattan tavern owner Lillian Wolfe joined a discussion on crime and assured two customers that she would hand over every cent if the place was held up. When one man pulled a gun she promptly obliged.
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Manhattan
Theowner
Lillian Wolfe
Liberal Party housing plan aims to speed homes in Australia
The Liberal Party forwards a housing policy to accelerate construction and materi als supply, seeking a first class executive to cut bottlenecks, expanded coal output, skilled labor training, and affordable home purchases. It criticizes federal delays and unions for hindering progress while praising Western Australia’s efforts and urging decisive federal action. Authorised by C Palmer, Liberal Party Australia.
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Australia
Canberra
Western Australia
Liberal Party
Evei
C. Palmer
Liberal Party of Australia
St. George’s Terrace
No Surprise for Girls at Augustana Raid
About 254 male students from Augustana College in Rock Island Illinois raided the women’s dormitory as spring fever ran high. They tipped and pushed beds while coeds were forced into cold showers. A senior said the girls seemed delighted by the event and anticipated their visitors.
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Augustana College
Rock Island
Tiinois
Farm Tests in Scotland Explore Remote Small Farms
The Department of Agriculture for Scotland starts an experiment with three leased small land plots to mimic conditions in remote glens. Experts from the College of Agriculture cooperate to manage harsh exposure and isolation. The tests seek practical farming methods and assess if such farms can sustain a living, focusing on livestock and egg production viability.
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Scotland
Sant
College of Agriculture
Rabbits as a Local Menace Demands Determined Action
Editorial urges serious tackle of rabbit problem amid public lassitude and neighborly casualness. It argues local authorities and government must enforce action against noncooperating residents to curb damage and protect communities.
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Melbourne
Editorial
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Malvern Star
Rvey
Bruce Small Pty. Ltd
Forrest Place
Perth
Fremantle
Subiaco
Victoria Park
Ralgoortie
Boulder
Geraldton
Collie
Bunbury
Northam
Albany
Vulrei
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