Cash replaces credit in Wimmera wheat economy
A Wimmera storekeeper confronts a bank manager’s demand to cut overdraft by £20,000, sparking talk that cash payments and debt amnesty help farmers survive. The piece notes a shift from yearly credit to cash basis, with farmers paying via dairy stock and poultry, while storekeepers and wholesalers see discounts offset wages and freight. It cautions the new system changes social ties and signals a lasting impact on wheat producers.
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Wimmera
Melbourne
Paddocked For Picnic Races at Bedgera
Horses move to paddocks ahead of the May 4 race meeting at Bedgera. The readable notes indicate a good turnout with several horses being teed in for the event.
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Bedgera Hong
Sheep Trading Moves in District Markets This Week
District markets show improved activity in sheep trading as traders report higher bids and steadier demand. Several mobs have arrived, and buyers from neighboring areas have increased participation, signaling growing confidence in the district's lamb trade.
Busy Farmers Plough After Rain On White Ground
After rain the ground remains soft and farmers across the district are busy ploughing. Local reports note favorable soil conditions aiding early field work this season.
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Nedgerabong
Quandialla Diggers Hold Second Sub-Branch Reunion
The Quandialla sub-branch of the 7.8. and 6.1.LA held a banquet to mark its annual reunion. Mr. W. Denson attended as patron and Mr. L. Hermett chaired the event, continuing the Digger spirit of the gathering.
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Quandialla
W. Denson
Loaded cow explodes near Kennedy Creek after chewing detonator
A farmer at Kennedy Creek near Cardwall reports a cow exploded after picking up and chewing a detonator from an open bow. Fragments of the animal's head were scattered as the device detonated, killing the cow instantly.
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Henry Lawson
Kennedy Creek
Cardwall
Gold Prospecting Syndicate Refused Offer near Goolagong
A Goolagong syndicate working a gold mine between there and Grenfell faces a £2300 bid from a Melbourne syndicate that was refused. After a dangerous shift, two members Stack and Bemus prospected a vein about 40 feet long and two feet on the surface. They expect to recover several ounces with low grade ore. about 100 acres are pegged adjacent to the claim.
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Goolagong
There
Grenfell
Dyke Formation
Melbourne
A 1 Stack
Ft. Bemus
Rane
Hart
Aimee Tee Timabile
Mice Plague Victoria Towns Spare No Food
A Victorian report describes a severe mice plague across Guyan and Donald with thousands of rodents attacking cats terriers pig feed and wheat stacks. Constables postmasters and residents report mice feasting on food bottles and even poisonings and traps used to curb the infestation.
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Donald
Mallee
al St. Arnaud
J. Brown
Safea
Imbela
Valedictory for Bland Preacher Praises Young Clergyman
Tuesday presentation honors Mr N F Reeve on completing a year of service in the Bland Bribbaree Methodist circuit chair occupied by Mr T C West of Bribbares. Supporters from multiple denominations attend including Mrs Reeve, mother of the cleric, in the Bland area.
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T. C. West
Bribbares
N. F. Reeve
Bland-Bribbaree
Mra. Reeve
Fine Weather Rise In River at Bedgerabong
After rain last week the area enjoyed clear warm days on Friday and Saturday. Sunday brought a busy, windy day. Monday and Tuesday were idle. A slight rise in the river is noted due to recent rain.
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Bedgerabong
Eden Lassie Cup Preview for Bedgerabong Cricketers
Bedgerabong prepares to lift the Eden Lassie Cup as Yarrabandai players visit next Sunday and Thursday. The Bedgerabong lineup includes F Broderick D Constable F Con stable A Carey Hodges J Hedgan BR Hodges G Jeffs G Pratt H Gtraney N Btraney.
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Bedgerabong
Yarrabandai
F. Broderick
D. Constable
F. Constable
A. Carey
Hodges
J. Hedgan
BR. Hodges
G. Jeffs
G. Pratt
H. Gtraney
N. Btraney
Storage of grain praised by millers and banks
Farmers' receipts are stored by millers who provide 12 ronthal tree storage and recently released 1080-31 wheat stored for 12 months. AM parties in farming trade approve the current storage. Banks insist on it and store keepers, though owed large sums, do not object.
War memorial gathering voices keep wartime spirit alive
After toasts to The King and Departed Comrades proposed, D Terry read war poems. Grenfell sub-branch president T Rochfort welcomed attendees, noting gatherings revive the war grave spirit. E Cornish praised the League as needed today amid eviction of soldier settlers.
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D. Terry
T. Rochfort
Grenfell
E. Cornish
War Meeting Debates Causes and Camaraderie Highlighted
The gathering considered wartime topics with one gazellal cancelled while a soldier could still participate. Proposals included The ES and S11A by H Andrews and The Red Cross and Other War-Workers by D Terry. Remarks from Carter, Harnett, Henderson, Holt, and Q Graham drew praise as camaraderie ran strong.
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Quandialla
H. Andrews
Rochfort
Red Cross
D. Terry
Mesera
Carter
Harnett
Henderson
Holt
Q. Graham
Transport Act concessions to farmers for self supplied grist
W J Weast MLA asked the premier about exemptions under the State Transport Coordination Act for farmers who cart their own wheat to a flour mill for gristing. The Chief State Transport Commissioner advised that a farmer may obtain a permit and have mileage charges waived for transporting his own wheat and returning with equivalent flour and mill offal, subject to the permit fee of one shilling. Applications should be made to the nearest district registry.
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W. J. Weast
Lang
Retiring Mr Reeve Honored At Evening Gatherings
Mr Reeve retires for further studies after an evening of games and music. Gifts were given by Missos J McDonald, N Hogan, FP Olen, and Mr D Tory. Mr Weat handed a wallet of notes after which Mr F B Blades praised the guest for his service and courtesy to all denominations. Other speakers included T Myers, H Adama of Bribbaree, and D Terry as the guest expressed thanks.
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Reeve
Missos
J. McDonald
N. Hogan
FP. Olen
D. Tory
Weat
Blades
Bis
T. Myers
H. Adama
Bribbaree
D. Terry
Bland Rain A Good Start
Raindrops spread across March bringing totals of 1.68 inches. February adds 0.64 inches for a 1813 aggregate of 2.32 inches amid wintry conditions.
Plague of Mice Strikes Quandialla District
A plague of mice hits Quandialla district and town. Various ingenious trapping methods have been invented, resulting in thousands of mice and, in some places, rats, being captured.
British shipping urged to boost effort against foreign competition
Hon. Alexander Shaw, deputy chairman of P and O and director of the Bank of England, urged at a luncheon the adoption of Travel British alongside Buy British. He warned that subsidized foreign shipping is crowding out Britain’s lines and said P and O will modernize ships like the Strathaird while prewar vessels are retired. He praised Australia for meeting its difficulties and foresees ships moving in all directions as Britain strengthens its trade fleet.
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Alexander Shaw
GO. Company
Bank of England
Strathaird
Bevan
P. and O. Company
P. and O
Commonwealth
Shaw
Australia
Australis
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