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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1952
Page
4
The Australian Primary Producers' Union contests last week's 1/11 a bushel rise in wheat prices for home consumption and stockfeed. Chairman McKinslay criticizes the new price as insufficient, arguing stabilization policy and government adjustments distort true grower returns.
Stawell hosted a stunt flying display featuring a Flapjack model powered by a 3.5 Acmo motor. About 600 spectators watched wingovers, vertical climbs, and dives. Judges included Max Dahlenburg and Grenville Trevan with awards to Ray Leviteire and others as planes were shown and explained.
The Vice Minister of Agriculture announced Victorian Government offers scholarships for students to study animal husbandry dairy technology or dairy science. The program covers tuition, board and lodging and a passage to New Zealand after completion, with positions in the Department of Agriculture at Massey College. Applicants should have completed university chemistry physics botany zoology and related subjects, and seek information from the Director, Department of Agriculture Methven.
A Horsham led health camp run by Mrs H K Parker and Mrs A Hall Jones in Natimuk showcased medical and dental care with eye tests, x rays, and dental checks. Doctors, physiotherapists, and Melbourne specialists attended, delivering talks on diet and posture, while storms of activities and an army style hut village hosted children from Victoria for ten days of sports and tours including a naval trip.
Horaham theme and large staffs received satisfactory replies to requests for regular weekly contributions to the Bolton Park project. Mr Frat Biter reported at a Bolton Park Committee meeting on Wednesday night. Several donors, including Mr Alan Creek and Mr Bonwick, pledged funds through various channels. The committee aims to avoid overlap with Le FIRST SOLO arpha Vinnghay and to continue outreach in other areas. The Horsham Aero motetliers Club and SH Progress Association were noted for their contributions in Tamnivass Zone. The most successful trainee from the Air Force spoke at Lays hton after 11 hints of Sally ing, achieving a high frat polo height.
Historical notes describe pre World War I trials at Lenger Longerenong showing rain and grazing impacts on hay yields and crop varieties. It highlights varieties such as Mulga Orient Algerites and Dawn and compares grazed versus ungrazed plots with data on yields and roughage value for stock feeding.
A garbled historical notice notes grain harvest shifting due to an agricultural policy or reserve, with unclear entities and fragmented phrases. The readable segment references harvest timing, a farmer, and a government action affecting grain, implying a regional adjustment or inspection during the harvest period.
A garbled note describes a plant labeled tomato on a potato bush. It claims a bush about two feet high bears both potato flowers and eight tomatoes, with a Daphne shoot and miswritten planting sequence. The text remains unclear but suggests unusual horticultural results from the graft.
The Horsham Progressive Association urged the council to work with the Horsham Fire Brigade and residents to cut fire risk within city limits. The council planned to inform the association of prevention efforts and offer assistance and cooperation in addressing the issue.
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