Rural interests seek more Senate power and a constitutional convention
Liberal Senator John P. Tate urges abolishing Senate deadlock by creating a Jubilee Constitutional Convention representing all sections of the community. He backs decentralisation, proposes new states, special electoral college, and expert panels to advise on bills, with Senate elections moved seven days after House votes.
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Tate
Senate
Menzies-Fadden
Sydney
Cumberland County Council
Commonwealth
John P. Tate
Menzies- Fear
A& Id Sup R
Labor Party
New
Fathers of Federation
Record cattle movement hinted in Northern Territory survey
The Interinc Minister H L Anthony announced a likely record cattle movement from west to cant as survey data from the Animal Industry Division led by A L Rose showed excellent pastoral conditions and strong turn-off prospects. Alice Springs district expects 30 500 fat cattle and 6 000 store cattle to be shipped, while bushfire risk remains high despite a vigorous public campaign. Meanwhile quick freeze peas study at Homebush aims to find optimal maturity for faster freezing with tasting tests, driven by rising demand for home and farm quick freezers.
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Secord
Northern Territory
Interinc
H. L. Anthony
Anthony
Animal Industry Division
A. L. Rose
Alice Springs
Homebush
G. M. Sykes
Department of Agriculture
Division of Horticulture
New South Wales
Masonite Australia advertises timber cutters at Raymond Terrace
Masonite (Aust.) Ltd. of Raymond Terrace seeks competent cutters of Masonite log and split timber for contracts around Stroud Allworth and Bullahdelah. Workers to run cut or deliver at price and specifications from Mr N J Pord Timber Supply Officer. Phone Raymond Terrace 72 or 158. Advertisement authorized by General Manager.
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Stroud
Allworth
Bullahdelah
N. J. Pord
Oficer
Raymond Terrace
Ees
New Citizen Military Force aims to boost enlistment and readiness
An article promotes the Citizen Military Force as a permanent repository for Australian wartime traditions and urges higher enlistment. It outlines training requirements, uniforms, and pay, cites CMF leadership and decorated officers, and argues for more engaging, larger-scale training to build a well-trained force ready to mobilize. It also notes similar prospects in the Citizen Air Force and Royal Australian Navy Reserve.
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A.lf
CMF
2Nd Division
Ist Armoured Brigade
Windever
Stevenson
Dougherty
McArthur-Onslow
Australia
Arma
Citizen Army
Citizen Air Force
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
Dairy Farm Entries Extended to May Twenty First
The closing date for entries in the 1851 Dairy Farm Competitions, run by the Department of Agriculture under the Commonwealth Dairy Grant Scheme, has been extended from April 30 to May 21, 1951. Prize money of £2400 is provided, with additional cash prizes and trophies from W.E.W. Milk Board, Farm er and Getter newspaper, and others. A new district novice class is open to all dairy farmers who have never before entered, with prizes of £20, £10, and £5 for top places. Leaflets with full details and an entry form are distributed. entry is free.
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Department of Agriculture
Ogrraham
W.E.W. Milk Board
Farmer and Getter
Graham
Wanted to Buy Valings and Planos Iron Frame
Planos and iron frame wanted for second hand purchase. Full value paid. Call Plane B1738. Talings at 150 Hunter Street lists local agent B. J. Bennett, Radio and Sports Store.
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Hunter Street
B. J. Bennett
Plough in May for Maize Yield Benefits
The Division of Plant Industry of the Department of Agriculture urges deep early ploughing and winter fallow for maize. Early preparation stores moisture and feeds plants, improving yields. Over seven years, May-ploughed land produced about five bushels more per acre than June ploughing and over ten more than August ploughing.
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Maine
Division of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Jume
NSW farmers face dire fodder shortage warns agronomist
Sydney reports warn that New South Wales faces an unprecedented fodder drought with reserves at drought levels. John L. Green of the Department of Agriculture urges conservation and sowing of grazing oats to stretch supplies, fearing a statewide impact unless rain returns by late May and pastures recover.
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New South Wales
John L. Green
Department of Agriculture
Sydney
Green
Sparta
Grugiers
Mr. Green
Wind shelter plan for Sugar Gums boosts winter protection
Advice to farmers in drought affected southern regions urges growing wind breaks now. Plant Sugar Gums in twin 12 foot strips with broad cast sowing in March or April. Use seed beds every ten feet along fences, protect with netting, and mulch with leaf mould or straw to conserve moisture and promote rapid growth to six feet within two years.
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Commonwealth
Advocate for All Classes of 700 Feinting
A brief item notes advocacy focused on a 700 feinting class, presenting arguments for broader inclusion and improved access in education or training settings. The piece emphasizes equal opportunity and potential policy implications within the program.
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Nabiao
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Gloucester
Ring Forster
Jim McCullagh
Frank Foley
Thomas Cowan & Co
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Street & Parish Pty., Ltd
A. Duddin
Creek Reserve
Burley
R. J. Burley
M.lasse
Gloucester 100
York Motors Pty. Ltd
Morris & Chrysler Plymouth
Morris & Fargo Trucks & Utilities
Howard Rotary Hoe
Dominion Motors Pty. Ltd
Studebaker & Singer
Studebaker, Singer & Mack Trucks
Willys Cars & Utilities
Peter Lloyd Pty
Wolseley, Riley & MG
Lisyds of
London Insurances
Car Insurance and Road Service
Stevenson's Taxi Service
King St. Gloucester
Golden Gate
T. L. Dare
Mullen
Dom Mill
King Street
Gloucestes
Senator Tate
House of Lords
United States
France
Switzerland
House of Representatives
Masonite (Aust.) Ltd
C. ML. F
Zhooy
Epwerd
A. Ih
McDonald & CO
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Central Station
A. B. Campbell
King St
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Streod
ACS
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Cape Leefwin
Port Phillip Bay
Spencer Gulf
Port Jackson
Flinders
Torres Strit
Gulf of Carpentaria
Timor
Commonwealth of Australia
Bank of New South Wales
Pioneer Bank
Bank OF
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Gordon Dombkins
Church ST
Spik - N-Span Dry Cleaners
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Electrical Services
Maitland Road
Mayfield
C.A.V
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Newcastle
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Forheadala
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Ward's River
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