Lyne Member on Dissolution Bill
The speaker notes opposition criticism of the bills appeal rights under the Dissolution Bill. He argues swift action is needed to confront a threatened Australia while the Government preserves justice by allowing future or current residents to appeal declarations. He recalls Labor Party actions, contrasts with the National Emergency Coal Strike Act, and accuses them of hypocrisy.
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Australia
Ing Labor Party
Communist Party
Labor Party
Chifley
Bracken fern resistant to hormone spray trials
G A Cook of CSIRO said bracken fern has resisted Hormone Sprays tested by the Division of Plant Industry. Trials using Methanone, 2 4 D and 2 4 5 T show limited success. The practical control remains cutting, burning, sowing rye grass and clover, with ongoing efforts to find a better solution amid labor shortages noted by authorities.
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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
G. A. Cook
Division of
Plant Industry
Victorian Department of Lands
Cook
Toora
Gippsland
Victoria
C.b.lr. Journal
Can DDT Repel Rabbits Experimental Possibility
Reports from the Entomological Branch of the Department of Agriculture suggest DDT may deter rabbits on golf greens and ornamental shrubs. Growers note reduced damage to passion vines after spraying with DDT and Bordeaux mixture, while untreated vines suffered. Larger scale trials are planned to confirm effectiveness as a simple relief for part of the rabbit problem.
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Department of Agriculture
Pymble
Somersby
Beans for Canning and Contracts Discussed
Mr J Davies of Tillock and Co Sydney met Port Macquarie vegetable growers to arrange contracts for growing 00 acres of stringless beans this spring. Growers would farm thin crop under contract if the crinnery paid all transport costs to Sydney. Company considering proposal and will reply to Rural Co-operative Society soon.
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Canning
J. Davies
Tillock and Co
Sydney
Port Macquarie
Crinnery
Rural Co-operative Society
Multiflor a rose hailed as stock barrier in NSW
Sydney officials discuss the multiflora rose as a potential fencing alternative amid material shortages. USIS director T Alexander notes its fast growth, windbreak potential, erosion control, and stock cover. Botanic Gardens official R H Anderson confirms familiarity and adaptability in Australia. claims it can form long fences and enhance landscape.
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New South Wales
Sydney
United States Information Service
T. Alexander
America
Alexander
Botanic Gardens
R. H. Anderson
Austra- Lim
Refisen
Anderson
M_H
New State Movement Discussed by Manning Council
The Taree Municipal Council decided the New England New State Movement is not its function. The Oxley County Council asked if Manning Council supported the movement and would join a combined meeting of local authorities in Manning, Hastings and Macleay River districts.
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New State
Tahee
New England
Taree
Oxley County
Manning Council
Lncal
Manning
Hastings
Macleay River
Hold Up Likely In Sealing Pacific Highway
Council discussions on routing the Pacific Highway reveal uncertainty about whether the road will pass Ballahdelah or Gloucester as the Main Roads Department plans to seal all sections. Delegates from Wingham Manning Gloucester and Macleay Councils pressed for rapid completion with possible federal funding.
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Pacific Highway Council
Wedareday
Ald. L. BD
Martie
Department of Main Roads
Manly
Ballahdelah
Gloucester
Ald
Marlin
Wingham, Manning, Gloucester
Macleay
Woolgoolga
Burrell Creek
Suidiney
Sydney
Taree
Martin
Wingham Municipal Council
Commonwealth
Booral
Kempary
Gloucester S
Chamber of Commerce
MLE. Times
Homebush stock sale reports brisk cattle demand
Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report 1223 cattle yarded at Homebush on Monday. Bullocks scarce but market decidedly dearer with Best dealers to 106 shillings, steers 96, heifers 90, heavy bullocks 3, cows 71 shillings per 100 pounds.
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Homebush
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Shire Rates Exharbitant for MILA Zone Dairymen Council
The motion urged royalties from timber to be shared with affected councils and that all profits from petrol tax be directed to road construction and maintenance. The MZ.D. Council circular laments councils struggle with rising road costs as ratepayers bear an unfair burden on rural properties.
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Mz.d. Council
LEVEL CROSSING MENACE AND RAIL SAFETY PUSH
The N.R.M.A. warns that further fatal accidents at railway level crossings will draw public attention to the danger. SROMLA General secretary H. El. Richards says collisions will occur between motor vehicles and trains, urging replacement of crossings by bridges or subways. S.A.M.L.A. supports progress and seeks speeding assurances from NSW parties. Also notes Tinonee Jersey bull import valued over £1,000 by Johnston Bros.
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N.R.M.A
H. EL. Richards
Sromla
Umit
N.S.W
S.amla
Imfort
Messrs
Johnston Bros
Ingalala
Tinonee
Jersey
Jersey Island
Great Britain
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England
A. J. Marshall
Department of Zoology
Comparative Anatomy
London University
BBC
Horne
M. Reynolds
R. A. Ebbeck
Paterson
Maitland
Grésford
Chapman & Stevens
L. Stevens
MPS
PLC
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Vst
Garner
Broderie Anglaise
Poult Taffetas
Garners
Sweeny Bros
Majestic Bakery
Procera
T.C
Victor Plano
Bennett's Radio & Sports Store
Rose Cee Aid
Alexander Salt
United States
The
Conservation Commission
Missouri
Freeman
Denison St. Gloucester
Golden Gate
T. L. Dare
Mullen
DON Mills
King Street
Shire
Dairymens Council
H. Thornton
Market Street
B. Saxby
Lowry ’S
Tweed Coogans
Cora Gay
LOWRY
Church Street
Vanguard
Ferguson Tractors
Dombkins Bros
Spray Painters
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