Western District Fire Demonstration To Feature Interstate Teams
The Geelong event at Genong Oval in March will include Sandstone WA Albury NSW and Queenstown TAS teams with all Victorian brigades represented. About 2000 firemen plus many visitors are expected, boosting local hotels and restaurants during the demonstration. Nearby injuries include Clifford Fox Geelong West cycling accident and John O Toole Chilwell leg abrasion, while Walker at Oriental Timber Mills and F Giddens of Mortlake face hospital treatments after accidents and a large snake incident on a Violet estate. Offshore, barbed wire accident injures Patrick Kinane at Koroit, with further wounds stitched by Dr Forsyth as he recovers.
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Ayrshire Potato Growers Like Fascinating Catch Crops
A detailed look at Ayrshire potato farming notes the Epicure variety dominates planting from February after heavy manuring and a unique district drill-sowing method. It describes feed crops like rape and Italian ryegrass, barley for malting, seaweed use, and land auction practices that affect prices and rotation.
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London
Turnberry
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Glasgow
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Supervision and moisture concerns in Australian butter trade
A discussion on butter moisture standards and London market rules. Victorian exports face challenges from water content and adulteration fears. Critics urge tighter supervision by Agent-General officers, comparing Australian practices with New Zealand’s system and stressing local industry support.
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Epumoniia
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Ponditions
The Human Face by W C Patridge
A reflective meditation on human expression and emotion. The author argues eyes and mouth reveal the soul and judge humanity, suggesting faces bear witness to life from past to future and shape destiny.
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W. C. Patridge
Simple formaldehyde bottle stopped bank crack
A cashier placed a bottle of formaldehyde between the vault doors as a cheap alarm. Two professional burglars tried to blow the safe with nitroglycerin. the second charge wrecked outer doors and forced a hasty retreat as detectives closed in. The fumes lingered for days, choking any inside.
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T Hank
Rainy wireless talk from a ship's officer
The French steamer Siagara reports that wireless telegraphy can hear rain on the sea at great distance. Second officer E Courteville explains Rain drops and sea distance generate tiny Hertzian waves through charged air and water, creating a patter heard by the receiver.
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Cornered Hooligan Town Escapes After Fight
In a tense incident a disruptive suspect faced pursuit before being restrained by bystanders. The confrontation ended with authorities taking the individual into custody after the crowd dispersed and the suspect released a dog bite threat.
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