Food Parcels For Britain Gift Scheme In Victoria
The Victorian Department of Agriculture announces Christmas food parcels for Britain funded by Austrian donors. A standard parcel costing 20 shillings includes sultanas currants lard apricot juice honey beet loaf and a steak. Donors send parcels via Melbourne to recipients in England Scotland Wales or Northern Ireland with orders and remittance to the Director of Agriculture Treasury Gardens Melbourne.
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Britain
Vane
Iuurtstar
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
Iwulture
Department of Agri- Treasury Gardens
Mel
Better deal for country pupils improves schooling
Country school children gain better tuition and classroom conditions after Education Department consolidates schools. Chief inspector Mr. EB. Pederick said the policy moves small schools and transports country pupils to the nearest township, with travel not exceeding 12 miles by bus.
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Education Department
EB. Pederick
Pederick
Fodder Competition Highlights New Holdings and Strong Entries
The Cobram Asvi cultural Society awarded a special prize to the soldier settler with top fodder points. New entries emerged in Maffra and Sale signaling growing interest in established and irrigation districts. Winners include Cobram’s K. Tinning with maximum quantity points on a 98 acre block carrying 28 milking cattle and 32 heifers. The article notes risks from abnormal March rains and stresses well protected, well built stacks and sheds to guard conserved fodder.
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Cobrom Asvicultural Society
Maffra
Sale
Cobram
K. Tinning
Tinning
E. J. Pearce
Boisdale
Messrs
Shire Accounts Show Payments Approved by Council
Municipal account records reveal payments totaling 4368 pounds 12 shillings on 12 November and 110 pounds from the CRB Cobram account, as approved by the council.
Fares Rise for Murray Valley Coaches
Murray Valley Coaches Ltd reports a before tax profit of £9,812 for the year to May 31, after £25,948 depreciation. Comparable 1948-49 profit was £21,030 after £19,275 depreciation. Dividend stays at 8 per cent with a 4 per cent final due September 28. Books close September 22. Higher wages repairs and depreciation offset increased revenue as transport authorities delayed fare adjustments. fare rises granted from the start of the new financial year.
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Murray Valley Coaches Ltd
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