Voice of Labor Pre-Election Thoughts on Australia
The piece argues for evaluating the Chifley Labor government, praising its wartime leadership under Curtin and postwar policies. It contends against Liberal critiques, defends economic controls and subsidies to farmers, and warns of recession while urging voters to support stable governance and regimentation of exploiters.
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Australia
Chifley
John Curtin
Labor
Menzies
Cifey
Acta
Australians
Metropolitan Markets Sales at Midland Junction Cattle Prices Steady
Values were steady at Tuesday's sale of 299 cattle at Midland Junction. The yarding was generally below last week's standard with few pens of good quality. Quotations show good weighty bullocks from £29 to £80, medium weight £28 10s to £28, handyweight £24 to £28, lightweight £21 to £23, steers to £25 7s 8d, cows up to £26 for weighty, and plain or rough stock at lower figures.
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Midland Junction
Sucker values rise at Midland Junction fat stock sale
Higher skin values and tighter supply pushed suckers to 2 shillings per head higher. Sheep prices rose with keener competition, while end of auction saw some easing. Wethers and ewes showed varied gains and declines across conditions with best heavyweights leading. Cattle yarding included steers and cows with prices ranging by weight and quality.
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Midland Junction
Northwest Cattle Sale Shows Slightly Easier Quotations
At Robb's Jetty sale of 217 North West cattle quotations eased slightly. Fair heavyweight bullocks 28 to 20 shillings, odd pens higher. good mediumweight 28 to 27 shillings. fair lightweight 22 to 24 shillings, odd pens plainer 19 to 20 shillings.
First Olympiad Opens Greek Calendar in 77 BC Fame
The first Olympiad occurred in 77 BC and Greeks began dating from that event. The Games ran every four years over about 1150 years with only pure Greeks allowed to compete. A Byzantine emperor named Theodosius I abolished the Games in 308 AD. they did not resume until 1900.
Progress Association elects Evans as new president
Members restructured governance after Brandenburg resigns. New officers include vice presidents Evans and Hussick, secretary Mackay, and a redefined management committee. The meeting endorsed plans to boost revenue, reduce meetings, and seek public subscription while noting transport and housing issues and growing tourist demand at Murchison River and Abroshons Islands resorts.
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Brandenburg
Abroshons Islands
Murchison
Beth Messrs
E. G. Hussick
J. McKay
Messrs, R. G. Evans
J. Mackay
J. W. Shepheard
M.S. Brandenburg
H. Davies
J. T. Marsden
Rt. M. el
Midland Bui Company
Honrish Ag
Tanagement Committee
Bry Brandenburg
From Junk Seller to Idaho Senator A Salesman’s Rise
Clark Havellton, a Idaho state general store owner, builds a surprising path to the state senate. His chaotic yet effective merchandising mirrors his political ascent, with his readers digest fame and unorthodox methods drawing attention. In 148 primary elections, 14 voters write in his name, and he later accepts the candidacy and wins.
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Clark Havellton
Idaho
Katharine Dest
Katharine Hillyer
Reader's Digest
Hamilton
Sve
Clark Hamilton
Tne
Gale
Umn
Wiel
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Chapman & Jose
Trefusis Factory
S.W.P
Shergross
Australian Labor Party
W. H. Sewell
Smurlacher Street
Geraldton
Stuart S. Johnston
Polain & Johnston
P.O. Lane
P.O. Box
Manchester
Northwest
Dalgety
Arew
England
Progress Association
Ten Progress and Tourist Association
M. 8. Brandenburg
Air
Perth
8. Corboy
Messrs. Evans
St. G. Evans
Evans
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