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Newspaper
Corowa Free Press
Location
Corowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1929
Page
1
Fragmentary speech argues against tariffs and tax increases on machinery and primary products. It questions how protectionism affects production costs, consumer prices, and employment, noting higher prices for bread, clothing, and goods reduce purchasing power.
The report notes a load of wheat described as 4900 units delivered by Mavare Totty of Tonto. Details are limited and the language is garbled, but the key fact is a large wheat shipment arriving locally. No further specifics on date, supplier, or destination are clear.
The article analyzes agricultural measures amid weed infestations and the debate over effective control. It notes farmer concerns, proposed chemical and mechanical methods, and questions the feasibility and costs of eradicating troublesome weeds. It mentions government discussions, funding, and the need for practical cultivation strategies.
An old report describes sowing, ploughing, rolling, and fallow practices to manage weeds and promote crop germination. It notes soil conditions, timing, and equipment like harrows, rollers, and churns in farmers surrounding Albury Albury Hawksview. The piece mentions trials, authorities, and possibly legal oversight influencing agricultural methods and weed destruction.
A fragmentary report notes a claimed water capacity of 100000 acre feet at Wume Dam and hints at safety concerns. The text also includes garbled phrases about courage, a bare game, and engineering uncertainties, indicating an OCR led jumble from an era newspaper.
The deceased was a long time resident of the district, survived by a widow, four brothers, three sisters, and four daughters. Funeral services were held at the river church followed by burial in the cemetery. Members of local organizations attended, and the town mourned the loss of a respected elder. The ceremony included a brief Mass and a procession to the cemetery, with many relatives and townspeople paying respects.
The late Mr. Mo. La Maclure of Alberts Albury Melbourne born, aged 47, died Monday after lingering injuries from an accident. He was a well known commercial agent of Thy Rak. Survived by wife and three sons and four daughters. Brothers Fred Claude and Bun are noted. The funeral was held after family rites.
The Commonwealth Joint Parliamentary Committee of Public Education will meet in Melbourne on January 15 to examine claims that a government wire affected rights and promised compensation. Bruce Page is named in the inquiry as a key figure in the alleged promissory scheme.
A court on Friday last declared final judgment in a complex salw case involving Greyelkin and Tahiti. The trial, presided by Justice Mogers, addressed allegations of magihgence and financial improprieties. The ruling noted extensive examination of the ferry operation and implied consequences if actions differed, referencing the master’s oversight and potential impact on crop oil supply.
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