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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1940
Page
7
Fragmented article notes that government leaders discuss potential wheat planting limits under national powers. It mentions Queensland and marginal wheat growers, with aims to protect employment and steer policy through Parliament and a future commission.
The Premier opposes a Canberra backed plan to curb wheat production in Adstrona while opposition leaders press for farmer input. Prices have risen, and speakers urge consultation of wheat growers before any decision, noting wartime price highs and shipping limits.
Deputy Leader Mr Thorby outlined a plan to split wheat production into two pools for 1940 and later seasons. No 1 pool would cover home use and stock needs with fixed quotas, while No 2 pool would handle surplus for export. Growers would be registered and quotas set to balance domestic needs with overseas sales, avoiding blanket area reductions.
A fragmented wartime piece discusses daily life, food, and supply issues in Australia. It references private soldiers, army routines, and a shift to novel provisioning, noting changes at Hamilton Street and the electric supply company as motions advance.
The maximum amount growers may place in the No 1 pool will be determined prior to seasoning each harvest and will apply to the entire Commonwealth.
NSW Premier Mr Mair outlined a wheat plan advocating payments up to 3000 bushels with 300 bushels aid for growers and proposed levies to fund claims. Deputy leader Mr Thorby urged touring next season's wheat crop and discussed compulsory measures and a small per bushel levy to cover costs.
The article outlines church and civil wedding formalities including three days’ notice to the registrar, age consent for under 21, and required witnesses. It describes church traditions, seating, toasts, roles of bride and groom parties, and attire nuances for daytime and evening ceremonies.
Lanky Don Mwelvan owns an early Model T with Lizzy the Ford in a rural race against Johnny Brown in a Homeward Overland. The clash across the hill and fields ends in near disaster as engines strain, gears grind, and a police intervention halts the pursuit.
The president H Rushbrook led the Horsham branch meeting at Public Library Hall. A hospital payment cheque was received, outbound letters sent to towns for the excursion, and accounts of 419.5 approved. Excursion organiser W H Cox reported visits to Murton and Dimboola with extra carriages planned. Horsham fare 21/6 for adults, 10/9 for children. tickets through Cox until February 28. Resignation of S B Allan tabled. next meeting January 16, election February 18.
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