The Drift From Farm Life To Cities Across Oceans
A 1892 opening of land to settlers in the United States sparked a rural exodus, later mirrored in Australia as the Rural Reconstruction Commission explores the shift from farm to city life. The report notes farming families seek modern amenities and predicts youth may abandon rural homes after war, urging mechanization to boost dairy efficiency and reduce drudgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U.S. Army
Averrene
Isoz
Oklahoma
Australia
Rural Reconstruction Commission
Commonwealth
Armed Forces
Professor Wadham
Victoria
Horsham Amateur Swimming Club Annual Meeting
At the Horsham club annual meeting in the Town Hall Mr F J Langlands was re elected president. Mr R Buckley agreed to remain secretary briefly but will soon step down due to work pressure. The Rotary Club offered help for a one day carnival and trophies. Last season 100 pupils were taught to swim. The meeting set membership fees and badges, discussed a caretaker, and approved a plan to polish the slide and acquire a boat. Financial report showed receipts and expenditures totaling £90 6s 0d with bank balance £77 3s 4d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham Amateur Swimming Club
F. J. Langlands
R. Buckley
H. J. Tritachler
Horsham
Buckley
Langlands
Tritschler
Messrs. Tritschler
M. Cranage
Mr. Buckley
Miss L. Appleton
Messrs.r. Dawson
J. Burchell
D. Crouch
J. Binder
N. Whitelock
A. Leask
M. Wilshire
Conroy
J. Stewart
N. Crouch
Cranage
L. Appleton
Carnival
Savings Bank
Bya
H. Smith
Fire danger acute prompts regional fire prevention push
Victorian fire chiefs warn dry winter grass and scrub create high fire risk and urge full public cooperation. Landowners may be compelled to remove hazards while a state wide campaign, regional control map, and new warnings aim to curb the dangerous fire season across 24 regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Country Fire Authority
Mr Law
Mip
Victoria
Lt iv
Uni
Daw
Forests Commission
Weather Bureau
Campaign for Meat Markets in Britain and Australia
An article notes intensive advertising aimed at Britain and Australia to improve meat markets. Mr McLennan, chair of the Meat Market Producers Association, urges the Meat Board to educate farmers on fat lamb production and compatible ram selection, emphasizing postwar export quality and standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Siromiee
FP. McLennae
Owmarket Producers’ Association
Meat Board
MelLeansn
Health for Women booklet from Victorian Ladies' College
Every woman desires good health and motherhood. Request the free booklet Health for Women, including 4d postage, from Victorian Ladies' College of Health at Howey Court Melbourne. Established 45 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Ladies' College of Health
Howey Court
Coline Street
Melbourne
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