Holyoake Wins N Z Election Amid Party Jump in Seats
The National Party secured a strong showing in the New Zealand election, increasing its seats to 35 or 44 depending on final totals, while Labour campaigned for faster export growth and industrial development. Prime Minister Holyoake and Opposition Leader Nordmeyer widened their electorates, and cabinet minister Leon Zotz faced reevaluation as political tides shift.
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Paris
16 Year Old Girl Saves Drowning Man at Lake Eucumbene
Nita van der Toorn, 16, of Cooma North, jumped into Lake Eucumbene during a sailing regatta and kept Monty Bridal’s head above water for several minutes after he fell and struck his head on a launch wharf at Old Adaminaby. Bridal sustained a deep head wound but did not seek hospital care.
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Pasture Conditions in the ACT Report Dry Weather and Prospects
The ACT reports that pastures dried off in late November but overall conditions were satisfactory. Agriculture official T P Taylor notes above average temperatures and sparse rain, enabling shearing and haymaking while grazing areas dried. Wheat crops show late sowing but promising remils, livestock are in good shape, and milk production remains steady though at risk if food rains fail.
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Warning On Bushfires As Summer Approaches
A warning from the Department of the Interior Me official Mr M T Taylor cautions that if November conditions persist, grass and undergrowth will be dry by December. Heavy vegetation raises bushfire risk, especially without timely rain. landholders should reduce vegetation around homes and ensure firefighting gear is ready.
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Agriculture and Stock Section
Department of the Inferior
T. P. Taylor
Taylor
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