NEW WHEATS DO WELL
Wheat variety trials in 1941 across North Eastern districts show strong yields. Magnet and Quadrat perform well at Dookie and Invergordon. Ghurka remains a prolific, disease resistant mainstay. Baldmin often tops in prewar trials. recommendations cover eastern northern belt with limited sowing of Dundee and Ranee 4H.
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Department of Agriculture
H Mullett
Cookie College
Rutherglen
Invergordon
Dookie College
Ruthergle
Department of Agricultur
Ghurka
Magnet
Dookie
Dundee
Australians to register under National Service this month
All Australians between 16 and 65 must register under the National Service scheme this month. Cards are expected to be ready soon with a three week limit to fill in and return. Identity cards will be issued as each card is checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Service
Red Cross Branch Meeting Supports China Fund
The thi s atamatite Red Cross branch held its monthly gathering with Mrs C Kilgour in the chair. A £30 donation was sent to Headquarters and a parcel of old linen pyjamas and other items were dispatched. Fogs and buttons, plus flags, were sold to aid the fund. A red stall supported the branch drive at each meeting. Hosts for the afternoon were Mrs Bell and Mrs White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atamatite Red Cross
Anomalies in Sugar Supply Reported by Labor Branch
A.LF notes sugar shortages in the district with some grocers selling in bulk while others cannot obtain supplies. The Shepparton Labor branch calls on authorities to act to remove these anomalies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distret
Labor Party
Local ARP Digging Bee Struck Hard Ground
About thirty men gathered at the river reserve and a paddock near the Methodist Church to begin slit trench digging for ARP work. The reserve sinking was tough while the paddock yielded after three feet of hard sandstone. Trenches flooded and left standing. next Sunday expectations are high for easier digging. A local car owner reported missing radiator front bolts and metal portions, likely stolen by youths collecting aluminum for war effort, though the material is a non aluminum alloy with aluminum-like appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepparton
Methodist
A.R.P
Cor
Working Bee
Paddiys Patoq
Clearing Sale at Yarroweyah Draws Strong Attendance and Prices
Thomson Bros report a buoyant clearing sale at Yarroweyah on Tuesday with buyers from surrounding districts and strong demand for top lots. Principal sales include bindings, drills, waggons, harvesters, cultivators, harness, and livestock with prices well above recent offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Bros Clearin
Campbell and Co
Yarroweyah
Personal notes on local Air Force enlistments and party leadership
Keith Russell 20m of 4h enlisted in the Air Force as Mr J Russell notes. Howard Brentnall, son of Mrs A Brentnall, joins the Air Force. Norman Jordan awaits call-up. Dr Moss of Numurkah elected President of the General Country Party. Nephew Mr G C Me elected to the executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Russell
J. Russell
Air Force
Howard Brentnall
A. Brentnall
Norman Jordan
Wnuw Cystus
Dr Moss
Numurkah
Fin Bee
G. C Me
Profitable Sideline for Landholders Across District
The piece discusses a proposed scheme to widen returns for landowners via a sideline tied to a state service. It mentions figures like 110,000 and plans to lay down timber or rails, with chair Mr Old advocating the plan as beneficial for the city and nearby towns. Potential famine relief context is noted through farm and timber references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Munster
Melbc
Bourne
Evs
Wheat and Verner Association Meeting Report
The report outlines an agricultural meeting with officers and delegates including J F Powell re elected as secretary and Dwyer re elected treasurer. It notes discussions on wheat pricing, supply issues, and calls for closer cooperation among growers and regional committees to improve yields and market terms.
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Mechanics’ Institute
Min Garfield
Ida Luping
Buck Curls
Criterion Cafe
Satuday’s
Katharine R. Lyons
Telphone
Morrison & Teare
Hhalb Sthert
Cobram
Melbourne
Dene
Mio Dewrnit
Thurday
Spm
Pam
J. Stanyer
Nolifes
Fuod
Dennys, Lascelles
Wool Brokers
Newmarttet
Ritchie
Dalgety & Company Limited
Victoria
Wool & Stock
Dalgetryy
Vic Sony
Ason
Dalgety and Company Ltd
Bourke Street
A. McGauchie
Masonic Hall
L, Hall
Tocumwal
Murray Vnl
Adviets
Ukit Fetas
Win Tuppall
Alt Tocumwal
A. Gorgon Gutteridge and
Mushins
Davey
Hi. V. ‘Trench
M.v.ls
Sar
Paella
Preton
Wlbte Uling
General Surveyors
Conwur
Nossiter
Berrigan
G. Anderson
ICAL
H. Henshall
Chessigt
Clarendon &1
Sa Tinkaction Guarantead
J. M. Goodman
Green Grocery
Miss ‘Maidment
RonAn
Cobras
Punt Road
Church OF England
H.C
Rev
Roques
Presbyterian Church
Nering Yartoweral Cohan
Bom
W. Adams & Son Pty. Ltd
Commerce
McEwen
M.H.R
W. J. Scully
Werribee
E. G. Theodore
Australia
Bluffs
Ruther
Alderton's
District News
RED Cross
G. E. Rowe
W. Mathers
Butchee
J. J. Kelly
Boss
Weiss
Nttey
Wrigley
F. J. Mulcahy
Grocer
W. Ewart Cassidy
Station Street
Cobram Trust
Ayrshire Jersey
Erytae. the
NUAL
Tan
Cobram Oraz
He Parnell
Rident
J. F Powell
Gro
Mes
Trea
I.e. Dowyer
Calller
Qdwyer
Milton
G. Obren
Culler
Wyer
H J. Cullen
F. Ry
Stillard
C. Ward
Weetin
Sequets
Emme
Pola
E. R
Allie Te Tavel
Mili
O'Dwyer
Ff Messrs
Hone
Torian Gowen
Ereater Tm
Jer
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