Fairley reappointed to State Electricity Commission for three years
Mr A W Fairley of Shepparton is reappointed as a member of the State Electricity Commission for a further three years. In other news, a fatal car crash near Hughes Creek involved Miss M Sullivan, Michael O Reilly mourned, and a Cobram rainfall register noted 15 and 34 points. A verdict of not guilty in a sheep stealing case at Shepparton General Sessions was delivered in chamber. A Yarrawonga death following a lake shooting accident was reported, and plans for the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society 1963 Show were tentatively set for late year with a decision expected in April.
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A. W. Fairley
Shepparton
State Electricity Commission
Melbourne
Michael O'Reilly
Miss M. Sullivan
Hughes Creek
Cobramast
Magennis
Alfred Arthur Dutton
al Rop
Dutton
A.L
Thomas William Brown
P. Deane
Frank Bowles
L. J. Bowles
Yarrawonga
Yarrawonga Lake
Wright
Deniliquin
Rail Motors Show Large Fuel Savings Across Lines
Rail units report significant liquid fuel reductions with producer gas engines. Savings reach 7 percent on one line and 64 percent on Tamatite Ross while a Numurkeh Picola service unit also performs well. Additional conversions planned for Echuca Tongala. Success hinges on driver cooperation and sustained interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epision Beseeb Et
Tamatite Ross
Muriel
Numurkeh-Picola
Echuca
RACV Decries High Motor Registration Fees Amid Petrol Rationing
The RACV blames Victoria’s high motor vehicle registration fees for a sharp drop in private car and motorcycle registrations since April 1944, with 32 959 total deregistrations and about 27 000 private cars. It notes New South Wales shows a smaller decline and appeals to the Federal government to intervene, arguing petrol allowances and wartime readiness require affordable private transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
R.A.C. V
New South Wales
RACV
Petrol Licences Endorsement Priority Numbers Emphasised
Shire secretary Mr Bartlett stressed the need for petrol licences to bear priority numbers. He noted December dealings on 43 wheat carting applications and 96 licences already requiring endorsements. Endorsed licences are needed to obtain ration tickets.Class 2 private motorists remain exempt. He also recommended 37 special licence applications to the Petrol Control Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
Shire Council
Cobram
St. James and Webbs North
Petrol Control Board
Power alcohol proposal linked to Colonial Sugar plan
Five years hence the Federal Government would assume control of power alcohol distilleries to be erected by an agreement with the Colonial Sugar Refining Company. The arrangement would have the company build and manage the distilleries with a supervisory fee. A Tungamah Shire motion urged action to influence authorities, stressing use of surplus wheat and petrol gains. Dr J F Kelly and Cr Lawrence noted the movement had run 12 months with little progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Sugar Refining Company
Tungamah
Parwho
J. F. Kelly
Lawrence
Cr. Lawrence
Meadquiney
Motorists Warned on City Parking During Blackout
Police warn Melbourne motorists to avoid leaving cars in unlit city streets at night under blackout rules. Unattended vehicles in streets risk danger to traffic and pedestrians. action planned to prohibit parking in the city and curb residents renting cars outside homes without garages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Fowles
Arr
Verity Mul 7 Likely Anoture Sciens Satisfating
Fragmentary note shows names and terms, unclear meaning, possibly references to science and population. No clear event or outcome can be determined from the readable text. Further context needed to establish a coherent item.
Personal Notes About Gladys and Mrs J Mere Thomas
Fragmentary entry records Gladys with a note and mentions Mrs J Mere and Thomas O'Reilly in an unclear context. The text lacks full sentences and definitive actions or dates, yielding only scattered names and hints of a personal note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igasen
Gladys
J Mere ‘Thomas
o'Reilly
How to Conserve Rubber Amid Wartime Shortages
The Radiator reports the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria touring the government’s rubber restrictions. A ban lists rubber products from beer tops to corsets and hoses, while essential items see a 50 percent production cut. The club urges motorists to conserve by maintaining correct tyre pressure, noting 30 psi when cold and about 27 psi when warm to avoid waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
Motorit
Irrigation Policy Backed By M V District Advisory Board
The M V District Advisory Board met Friday with five members present including Messe W Buzza J Feirley P Reads N Lukies and Ho foe Mr Hardin Former district engineer Mr R McDowell acted as district engineer The board endorsed continuing watering until each irrigation finished despite war related officer shortages Discussed night time versus day time water use and risk of flooding or insufficient stream flow due to bailiff limits The board conveyed best wishes to Mr HC Kermode on his new post and adjourned after discussing war impact on irrigation and charges.
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Messe
W. Buzza
J. Feirley
P. Reads
N. Lukies
Ho Foe
Hardin
R. McDowell
Kermode
Geelong
Jn Call Advisory Board
Department of Agriculture
HC Kermode
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Punt Road
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Heep
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Dennys, Lascelles
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Stock & Land Agents
Cobnam
Newmarket
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Wiool & Stock
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Bourke Street
A. McGauchie
Masonic Hall
Cobram 99
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