Saturday shopping split over hours prompts housewife support
The Times survey shows Horsham traders favor current Saturday hours while shop assistants oppose Saturday morning work. Interviews reveal mixed views on Friday night openings with some workers and housewives preferring weekend shopping. elderly clerks warn of unfairness to factory workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Horsham
Lis Smith
Langlamis’ Procery
Tie Morgue
Ted Foley
Conk's
Mr. Smith
Wwe
Sallardic Marines
Oral Aden
Thassistante
Perimissiti
Ornate Stott
Amd
Mims
Toolther
Mis
Rood McMaster
Sorelone
Lin
Howehoe
MieMaster
Maj Ho Pountain
Fragmentary notes on local conditions and community worries
The readable text discusses residents' concerns over current conditions, reopening plans, and possible impacts on households and shops. It mentions shortages, feeds, and the worry that resources may be wasted if action is delayed, with implied local figures and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brends Rogers
Banenta Expressat
Ration Committee Resigns at Warrack Distillery
Growers fail to follow rationing arrangements prompting resignation of the Warrack distillery ration committee. Officials warn of possible shortages as deliveries may be held up and the facility could become full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warracknabea
Steel output nears target in November record
Batam's steel output reached a November high, nearly matching the all time May peak. November production ran at 16,358,000 tons annualized, up from October's 15,959,000 and last November's 15,760,000. The British Iron and Steel Federation cites a year to date 15,449,000 tons through nine months and expects 15,250,000 to 15,500,000 for the year with October and November boosts and Christmas slowdowns considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batam
British Iron and Steel Federation
Drunken Charge Fined for John Campbell
John Campbell of no fixed abode was fined five pounds after a Horsham police apprehension on Wednesday night for being drunk. The case was heard yesterday morning before Mr L Hutchesson JSP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Campbell
L. Hutchesson
JSP
Campbell
Horsham
Wheat Handling Praised 25 Years Ahead in Victoria
A NSW wheat board member leading a touring party of growers lauds Victorian wheat handling as 25 years ahead. In Warburton they award Victoria a gold medal and hail rapid loading rates while noting Queensland cannot adopt the system due to grain moisture and weevil risk. The group calls for removal of dual control to empower growers.
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Australia
Victoria
R. A. O'Neill
Wimmera
O'Neill
Warrackeabeal
Australian Wheat Board
F. H. M. Cullen
C. Beer
R. C. Doolin
R. A.o'neill
Nsw
Wheat Board
Queensland State Wheat Board
R. Short
Blythe
W. Brimbletown
C. C. McKeon
Doolin
Murton Sito
McKeon
Queensland
Poolin
Knapsack Sprays Urged to Cut Tractor Fire Risk
Fire chiefs clash over tractors as fire risk. Capt Gerlach urges compulsory knapsack sprays on tractors to quell small grass fires and prevent spread while captains Levitzke Smith Varley stress careful maintenance and common sense on high risk days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Gerlach
Horsham
Captain Gerlach
Gerlach
R. Levitzke
Horsham East
E. M. Smith
Pimpinio
Varley
Returned service league halts dispute at Warracknabeal meet
At a Warracknabeal special meet, the Returned Services League decided no action will be taken in the local hospital dispute. The vote stood 39 to 22 with supporters citing RSL and hospital staff statements. Sub-branch concerns over Matron Valentine-Brown and a possible reinstatement were raised, while some urged fair trial for the matron amid political hints from Health Minister Gartside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Searky
B&.1
J. Vaughan
RST
Sut
Searby
J. Melntyre
Valentine-Browne
C. Ricketts
British radar film to showcase maritime safety advances
A new Ministry of Transport film titled In All Weathers traces Britain's radar history from early experiments to post war use. It highlights radar as the eye for mariners reducing fog and weather risks, aiding safer navigation and faster trade. About 15 merchant ships per month are now fitted with commercial radar sets in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Transport
Britain
Great Britain
Trans- Admiralty
Farm Plane Project Aims For All Purpose Dispensing Aircraft
The U S Civil Aeronautics Administration and the Department of Agriculture jointly back a project to design an all purpose farm plane with spray seed and fertilizer dispensing gear. D W Rentzel notes an experimental aircraft could be ready in nine to ten months. Current fleet of 5280 small planes is dated for farming needing slower speeds tighter turns and easier takeoffs with freight space for livestock feed or animals.
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U.S. Civil Aeronautics Administration
C.A.A
U.S. Department of Agriculture
D. W. Rentzel
Mount Gambier Trotting Club February Meeting Details
Mount Gambier Trotting Club announces a February meeting on Saturday February 4 1950 with multiple races and stakes led by a £200 Novice Handicap and Glencoe and Moorak Handicaps. Nominations close January 23 with 10 shillings for nominations and 10 shillings for acceptance. handicaps published January 28. Publican's Booth Totalisator Anthony Brookman Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glencoe
Mount Gambier Trotting Club
Mt. Gambier
Booth
Anthony Brookman
TV Display Planned in April at Town Hall
Arrangements with Radio Corporation aim to stage a demonstration at the Town Hall. Local artists may be televised while patrons view pictures on TV receivers in the hall. Company representatives have made preliminary investments and deem the Town Hall suitable.
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Radio Corporation
T.V
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London
Mr Elder
Pan
K. Nunn
BE. Habey
Housing Commission
Wilson
Harrods
Henry Charles Harrod
Knightbridge
Harrod
Warrack. Ration Committee
NTH
North Wonwondah Hall
Edna Hallam
McDonald's Orchestra
M. Dart
McDonald
Nissen
Horsam Industries
Horsham Swimming Club
G. Bridge
Scolt Hall
Presbyterian Courts
Horsham Industries
Festolm Moatiaie Sy
Horsham Presbyterian Tennis Club
Comics Hee
Ani Weenen
Smith
Sey
Interstate Pass
Spencer Street
Melbourne
TEX Orda
Vireoitty Grenadelain Entertainment
Victorian Railways
Tena SrhPoerited
McDougall
Ballarat College
Start ST
Ballarat
Presbyterian Church of Victoria
Ballarat C
A. F. Sloan, M.A
Miss Violet Cramer
Andrew Street
Witil First
R.S.L
United States
City of
Mount Gambier
Trotting Club Incorporated
Hamilton Street
Sale Yards
Oxy Acetylene
Commission Agents General
V. P. Denholm
A. K. Knowles
R. Peachey
Wawunna Road
United Poultry Farmers’ Co.Op. Society Ltd
Bell ST
East Preston
R. T. Schuller
Dimboola
David Anderson & CO
Sack's
Jewel Jers
Greyhound
Heeler
Thornley
W. J. Thornley
W. J. Thorley
Guapansel
T. E. MacKay
T. & G. Building
Permewan Wright Limited
Pynsent Street
Serences Eere
Pick LP Depot
Newton & Miller's Concrete
Storf
Lysurt Street
Phowselam
Wittmer
Plesse
Lewton& Miller
Adelateth
Western Wimmera
Newton & Miller
Horshaw
Wilson Bolton
Motor Garage
Jas Ryan
Biersham
H. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty. Ltd
Atlas Assurance Coy
R.A.C.V. Station
Dodge, Hudson, Hillman, Humber
Commer
Diamond T
Willys
Peugeot
Armstrong Siddeley
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