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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1930
Page
4
In Adelaide a discussion argues the value of government farm science and agricultural bureaus. Critics claim costs and yields vary by district, with Turretfield cited as example. Proponents say science aids farming prosperity, while farmers face production costs and need efficient methods.
An editorial argues farmers must lead in selling their produce to prevent drift toward peasant conditions and to counter foreign wheat speculation. It criticizes manufacturers and merchants for not supporting price stability and questions why wheat growers should bear losses while others continue normal business. It warns that interference in farmers organizing for price fixes is foolish and impertinent.
Mrs. E Roberts Johnson, a renowned English medium born in 1870, discusses wartime séances and contact with soldiers. She recounts messages to mothers, reunions with grieving families, and a psychic photographer who captured spirits in portraits.
A new Citizens' League promotes nationally oriented reform away from party politics. It calls for unity among moderates, enrolment to reach 50 000 members in South Anglia and half a million nationwide, and active service by volunteers. Local branches and a general organiser are listed.
The article criticizes political parties for enforcing obedience over individuality, proposing that electors should choose candidates who commit to party principles. It notes the need for reform to allow independent representation and cites membership appeals to the Citizen's League in Adelaide. It also discusses Sunday opening issues and local entertainments.
The Shell Company of Australia Ltd releases a comprehensive Farmers Manual covering power farming tractors animal health soil and pastures with sections on plant toxicity stock diseases and top dressing. It includes tables on fertilisers crop yields and livestock production and offers copies via local representatives or Head Office Adelaide Grenfell Street.
The Tronmine Methodist Ladies Guild hosted a strawberry fete and grand concert at Leighton Hall with Mrs Barnes opening, tables run by various conveners, and a yellow blue decor theme. A later indoor bowls final at Memorial Hall, Ironmine honored players with E Williams and J Hyd among top scorers. cricket visit by Boobaroie sides to Leighton produced a narrow Feighton loss.
The Australian Country Party accuses the Federal Labor Government of keeping tariff hikes to intensify unemployment and raise living costs. It denounces plans to increase taxation, print more notes, and raid the Sinking Fund as poor remedies while wages fall by large margins.
A report notes hurricane velocity winds near the South Pole blew an expedition plane off course and was wrecked while Antarctic exploration by Admiral Byrd proceeds. Paramount plans to release a film record of Byrd’s Antarctic conquest in Australia as an extended attraction.
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