McLennan fined on multiple driving and deception charges
A man identified as Roy McLennan faced court on charges including driving with one headlight, driving without a licence, giving a false name to police, and fraudulently using a driver’s certificate. The case described McLennan driving a car with a single headlight, presenting a false name George McLennan, and later using another man’s licence. Police traced the false identities through registrations and witnesses, with statements from Constable Thomas Condon and others detailing the sequence of events and admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLennan
Gilbert &, B. McLennan
Condon
Conon Tor
Roy McLennan
Grifin
Gilbert
Entomologists Push Spraying to Guard Victoria Crops
Minister of Agriculture Mr Mosa announced a prompt, officials report grasshoppers infested large irrigated pastures from Swan Hill to Tyntynder across the Murray River. Senior Entomologist Mr T W Hogan said two seroplanes are spraying 1000 acres and operations will continue several days to curb swarms and prevent February egg laying. A NSW entomologist joins a survey across the river to assess brasshopper incursions into Victoria.
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Mosa
Department of
T. W. Hogan
Department of Agriculture
Sai
Murray River
Tyntynder
Mr Hogan
Ece
New Bouth
Sheep rustlers disrupt Edenhope Apsley and Harrow district
A rough month in the Edenhope Apsley and Harrow districts saw sheep rustling incidents disrupt local flocks. Police report multiple thefts with ongoing investigations into the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edenhope-Apsley
Harrow
Those Drains Again Health Department Suggests Action
Arapiles Shire Council heard Dr H W Wade accuse inaction on street drainage at Natimuk. Health officials urged immediate steps, noting an earlier May 16 1950 inquiry. Council debated orders to residents and possible inspection by the Country Roads Board before the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natimuk
Department of Health
General Health Branch
A. Bush
Toya
Nieter
Department
Little Dune
Amipiles Shire
W. J. Sinclair
Tarwiny
Dr. Wade
Shire
Sinekalr
W. Jordan
Sinclair
Wade
Country Roads Board
Nati-f
Smutiv
North Ridiniz
Cumthveil
New Telephone Exchange Planned for Byrneville Opening
A new telephone exchange will be opened at Byrneville on December 20. Mr. W. R. Lawrence MHLR reports the Postmaster General Mr. Anthony advised the project. The Byrneville exchange will link to the Jung Youngvale trunk line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrneville
W. R. Lawrence Mhlr
Anthony
Owded Aiate
Jung-Youngvale
Council approves more water tanks for road works
At Tuesday's council meeting the decision was made to buy two additional 1000 gallon water tanks at fifty pounds each. Dr Wade noted the purchase would not affect the shire's finances and would support water supply for the road works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tionday
H. W. Wade
Meat Board to Sell North American Meat to Benefit Producers
Government aims to shield producers from trader profits by having the Meat Board sell meat for North America. McEwen says market levels tied to British Food contract and export prices would otherwise favor a few exporters, denying producers gains. Profits used to advance the meat industry, aligning with broader policy concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er McEwen
North America
Meat Board
North American
McEwen
Ladies' Silk Hose and Aprons Advertised for Sale
Pure silk ladies hose in service weight with Sincerity brand made by Holegroof available in assorted colors. Also aprons with busy designs in attractive colors priced at 1 shilling 7 pence each. Specifications note multiple colors and sizes.
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We Fyayl
JAMAS
Jeannette Brand
S.w
Kayser
O.S
Holegroof
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Morley
Jeanette
la Mode
Langlands & Sons
Dimbeola
Horsham
Digby Morton
Victoria Street
North Melbourne
Exchange Hotel Bosham
Ours
Dunlite
S. R. Muir
Hersham
Theatres
Mr. W. Crouch
Health Department
Arapiles Shire
H.W. Wade
WEW
Commne.ce
Agriculture
Ewen
Newmarket Meat Produc
Grafton
England
F.G
Ose
Firebrace Street
Wit
Deland Che Gifted
Lyell
Kane
Hans Lene
Hse Elas
Dustratic
Canis
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