Canberra Holiday Quiet Strains Under Christmas Week
Canberra's Parliament House stood nearly deserted as officials logged off for holidays and staff reduced across departments. Visitors arrived seeking souvenirs while Indians and European scouts drew attention. debates over forest labs and a Canberra Canberra memorial moved through the week amid talk of industrial inspectors and representation for the capital.
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Canberra
Parliament House
Treasury
Scere
Swann
Melbourne
Australia
India
Geners Ul
Dre HL. Campston
Amon
Wien
Salvation Away
Sasha
Austral
Germany
Oat Crops Suffer Late Fortnight Hit Farmers Hard
Farmers report a harsh fortnight with boisterous weather cutting oat yields by 60 to 75 percent. Earlier promises of 12 to 15 bags per acre now fall to under four. Hay crops look good under favorable conditions though hay carting and stripping continue. Grasshoppers have not reached Clear Lake yet, though found nearby. Personal note: Mr. R Wade jun of Clear Lake is currently a patient at the National Hospital.
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Clear Lake
R. Wade
Nationk Hospital
Dooen North Christmas Tree Delight at School Event
Dooen North State school children enjoyed a Christmas tree and gifts on December 2 though Santa Claus was absent. Mr Dr Frew presented gifts and apologized for Santa's nominal appearance. The event impressed attendees and the children shared sweets, soft drinks, and a fine supper supplied by parents.
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Santa Claus
Dooen North State School
Dr. Frew
Whool
Sccazion
Jackson
New Road Section Ends Jung Isolation in Wet Winters
Completion of a metal road section between Jung township and the Murton-Horsham road ends prolonged isolation in wet winters. Grasshoppers and rose teed jawns damaged crops while new season wheat deliveries reached about 3000 bags. grain samples were fair though slightly warped. Weather kept stripping low, limiting heavier deliveries.
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Jung Township
Murton-Horsham
Jung
Dance in Mechanics Hall for Reunix Club
A dance will be held in Mechanics Hall on Saturday night January 5. Proceeds go to support the reunix club and its activities.
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Mechanics” Hall
Reunix ‘Club
Rainfall and Grasshoppers Plague Ouantong
The year opens with rain totals reaching 2 points toward 1085, while 1934 totals reach 1487 points with December accounting for 12. May proves the driest month with 4 points and October the wettest with 40. Grasshoppers devastate crops at Quantong, feeding on Scotch thistles and lucerne, threatening tomatoes. deterrents include patrol and poisons though effectiveness varies. Ants and birds exploit the new food supply as damage continues. Sunday school prizes are awarded at St Paul’s with top juniors Doris Overall Lizzie Randall Mary Randall Florri Overall Betty Hutchinson and others recognized. seniors Jean Struthers Iris Hutchinson Dorothy Hughes and George Hutchinson win prizes.
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Iso
St. Paul's
A. L. Kivete
Doris
Lizzie Randall
Mary Randall
Florri
Betty Hutchinson
Neil Hutchinson
Don
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T. D. Lee
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Wimmera
Hearne
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Wheon Street
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Stow
Forests Products Laboratories
Proposto
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Sydney
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Charling
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Wsstat
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Dooen North
Ouantong
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Plang
E. & F. Gerlach
Alliance Absurante CO
T. Horsham
Mort Bolrgok
Holbrooks
Worcester
Neve Meee
Harvester
MAY & Millar Ltd
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Kers
Albury Wagga
Lockhart
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Rand
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Corryong
Walwa
Hardy
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Younghusband Wool Press
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