Country Train Service Review in Victoria
Victoria faces no chance to expand country passenger trains beyond the current fifty. Since December 14 the service has been intermittently cut with severe reductions since April last year. Railways Commissioners regret the public inconvenience and loss of express trains, citing coal shortages from New South Wales as the reason. They warn full country services depend on coal deliveries at least double the present level.
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Victoria
New South Wales
Wheat Board Protest Over Government Export Policy
The Australian Wheat Board protests government over ruling export decisions and price differences. It cites memoranda showing the government sold wheat to Britain and India below board terms, warns that ministerial approvals hinder export negotiations, and emphasizes the board’s duty to the crop and overseas buyers. The board notes other buyers pressed for amendments while Britain preferred direct talks with Australia.
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Hie
Commonwealth
Britain
India
Tamdin Komik
Accu
al Lo
Mme
Plough Breaks Cut Fire Risk In Wheat Regions
Regional Fire Officer J Jones Oldman reports one third of farmers in the 17th Region plough breaks around crop, with three major fires prevented. He notes 70 percent carry knapsack pumps and urges remaining 30 percent to obtain one or borrow from neighbors as danger period continues.
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J.jones Oldman
A M P Record Year 1947 New Business Totals Reported
Australian Mutual Provident Society shows a 1947 record year with new policies totaling £61,520,554, up from £5,119,304 in 1946. Ordinary department reaches £53,270,494, industrial £8,250,060, versus £10,224,000 in the prior year. table lists three years of figures and notes changes.
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Australian Mutual Provident Society
Emil Emil Émil Ordinas
Industria
Exhibition of the smallest English dictionary in Horsham
The Progress Association plans a unique exhibit next month featuring a tiny dictionary printed by Ved Bryce and edited by Dr. Johnson. It contains rare scientific and literary terms and is advertised by Mr Don Amos, with a window display at Mr G Hayes in Wilton Street. Public interest urged for similar tiny works for a special section.
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Progress Association
Horsham
Aha Wort
Ved Bryce
Dr. Johnson
Kendall
Don Amos
G. Hayes
Wilton Street
Uiewth
Glasgow
Jas. Boyd
RSW
Horshan
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