Iron-stone Bald Blair pastures yield rich feeds for sheep
A Bald Blair correspondent reports on heavy iron-stone land pastures showing robust growth of red clover phalaris and lucerne. On 20 acres the first year yielded 2070 pounds of seed and 25 tons of hay, with soil building and crop rotation emphasized by owner H F White who plans future plantings and large potato plots. Romney Marsh sheep and Bald Blair cattle testify to district grazing strength as White demonstrates efficient cropping and a 2300-head shearing shed.
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Bald Blair
H. F. White
White
New England
Romney Marsh
Country Women's Association Meeting Notice
The Country Women's Association announces a Saturday meeting of members. President Mrs. L. E. Youman calls for full attendance due to important business. A secretary will be appointed following Mrs. Starr's resignation.
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C.W.A
L. E. Youman
Starr
Two Entries in Air Race Boost Red Cross Day
Guyra Red Cross plans two pilots for the air race from Sydney to Geneva and back totaling about 30 000 miles with each 1 donated equal to a mile. Mrs W Prisk and an A T C boy will pilot, with fundraisers including a cattle sale luncheon street stall and a card party to support Red Cross expenditures and ration book distributions.
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Guyra Red Cross
Red Cross
New South Wales
Guyra
W. Prisk
Arnison
A.T.C. Boys
Sydney
Geneva
Auckland
Advertising Rates and Subscriptions for the Argus
Advertising rates for small classified ads up to 16 words and 4 per inch for meetings socials and announcements. Births engagements marriages deaths free if certified. Caution notices 19/6 per quarter. Subscriptions to the Argus 13/ in advance postage free. Single copies 3d.
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Argus
Charity receipts and balance from Wongwibinda and area
The period shows multiple donations from Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. H Williams, Mrs. McAlister, and others totaling £ 73/6/10 with £ 66/5/9 from the Guyra Comforts Fund bringing receipts to £ 159/12/7. Disbursements near £ 100 include Christmas cheer £ 2 and Red Cross Day appeal £ 85 plus Christmas cards £ 12/10. Bank balance stands at £ 270/18/8.
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P.O.W
C.W.A
Red Cross
Red Army Anniversary Observed in Guyra
Flags flew from principal buildings in Guyra yesterday to mark the Red Army anniversary with municipal acknowledgment and public display of patriotic symbols.
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RED Army
Guyra
Fruit fly and flying foxes worry New England orchardists
District Fruit Inspector H. R. Morcomb reports orchardists face fruit fly and flying fox challenges while harvests may occur before fruit maturity. Crops are generally good, with some Kentucky Settlement holdings harmed by hail and labour shortages easing as supplies and pasture improve.
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New England
H. R. Morcomb
Queensland
Morcomb
Kentucky
Bette Sweason
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Mr. White
Country Women’s Association
Arcadia
N. W. Brewin
M. Mackenzie
Mrs. Everett
Jil Mackenzie
E. N. McKie
V. L. Green
Sole
Luke
Black Mountain School
C. E. Cox
Blue Cafe
the Blue Cafe
Claude Heagney
J. Hill
Quirk
Waar
Eam
Dom Doe
Abe Chw
F.o.r. Guyra
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