Local boards to take sole control of noxious weeds
Under Minister Thorby a graziers and primary producers conference urged shifting noxious weeds control from shire councils to PP Boards with a Central Advisory Council. Rabbits become weeds inspectors at existing pay. stock inspectors to gain more veterinary duties as plant study grows. Shire reps oppose loss of control, but proponents say shires have failed to curb weeds over the past decade. Taxation options are laid out, with small penny rates across divisions expected to raise about £45,000 first year and double next year if maximums are used. Dairy farmers oppose taxes but back PP Board control.
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Weed Control Funding Plan On Public Roads
The proposal states money collected via a special tax will carry a government subsidy. Part of the fund will be used to destroy weeds on public roads where adjoining owners cannot or will not eradicate them to the road centre. Landowners will be made responsible for weed destruction on roads adjoining their property up to the road centre.
More Babies The Italian Campaign
A London Daily News correspondent reports on Mussolini s birthrate push shown as religious hysteria seeking 1 000 000 more babies in five years to replace migrants. Twins earn ten pounds and opera season boxes while a ten group class system offers tax cuts travel perks and social status for larger families. Militia serenades welcome twins but northern peasants demand no use of children for military aims. Also notes a record log in Queensland weighing 11 tons 17 ft long 27 50 ft timber from a blue gum. End with eyewear ad and repairs.
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