Wheat test results at Donald show top crossbreds in drought year
Department of Agriculture announces wheat variety trial yields at Donald on H. O. Hancock farm. Across seventeen varieties nine crossbreds excel with Ghurka X Major X Gallipoli yielding 20.8 bushels, while Boorahbin leads West Australia trials but requires further study for eastern Wimmera.
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Department of Agriculture
Donald
Director of Agriculture
Hal Mutlett
Wimmera
H. 0
Hancock
Rance
Gallipoli
Dundee
Nizam
Rajah
Gaipoli
Baldmin
West Australis
Kaniva crop competition results announced
The Department of Agriculture released Kaniva crop results for fifty acres open wheat crop. Place winners include Fender first, Capeman Bros second and third, J. Meagher and H. A. Deckers fourth.
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Department of Agriculture
Ifty Acres
Fender
Capeman Bros
J. Meagher
HA. Deckers
Traralgon Sewerage Petition Passes With Yes Vote
A petition on installing sewerage in Traralgon secured a strong majority. Yes votes numbered 772 versus 260 No. The scheme requires completion within two years and is estimated to cost £46,500.
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Traralgon
Jsree
Bared Armament Meteoric Talent Shines This Summer
A vivid praise of a brilliant artist and the sun skin cream Creme Charmosan. It touts protection from sun dust and winds with Crome Charmoean for lasting hydration and a fresh look in hot weather.
Creme Greaseless for Dressing Tables Sold Widely
Creme Greaseless promotes use with jara for dressing tables. Advertisement notes two handbag tubes and one item, sold by chemists, drapers, and stores.
Brim Springs Rifle Club Dance Planned for Thursday
Brimsprings Rifle Club announces a dance in the public hall on Thursday evening February 16. Club members past and present and their wives admitted free with Heard's orchestra providing the music.
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Brimsprings Rifle Club
Mombors
Heard’s
Edenhope Relief Appeal and Local Committee News
Public meeting in Shire Hall Edenhope to raise funds for Neeson Relief Appeal and pay balance on Neeson home site. Trustees appointed to oversee land and funds. Also notes Country Party Jung branch meeting February 2 and Boy Scout committee formed with leaders elected. Memorial gift from Mrs Thomson funds notice board for Minyipr Church in memory of her stepfather William Sharpe Davidson.
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Shire Hall
Edenhope
Neeson
W. F. Cranage
Trwan
Cog
Cahill
W. G. Laidlaw
Country Party
Jung Coven
Jung Hall
Memorial Hall
G. C. Rowan
D. Robertson
J. Pickford
Langdon
M. Stilesmmn
Barham
Melbourne
WE. Thomson
Cowes
Minsip Presbyterian Church
William Sharpe Davidson
Rain Replenishes Tanks and Dams in Salt Lakes District
After a dry spell the Salt Lakes district reported 120 to 139 points of rainfall, flooding tanks and wells. Windmills were installed to conserve water while residents recovered from water shortages for drinking and household use. Local injuries included Mr Donald Oss sustaining a broken arm from cricket, and Mrs Ritchie Hobbs's daughter healing from a prior arm fracture. George Lawpard received medical treatment after a sharp-angled ball injured his cheek during wicket keeping.
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Wate
Donald Oss
Qwen
Ritchie Hobbs
George Lawpard
Stawell Reservoir Reaches Full Capacity As Bushfire Repairs Finish
Water levels have risen at the Stawell reservoir after bushfires damaged lines and caused shortages. Repairs restored supply. council doubled watering garden hours. The Buh Fire Appeal Fund reports over £420 collected for district sufferers. Warrnambool volunteers will host a seaside holiday for Hall's Gap victims, with 25 adults and 39 children leaving Saturday.
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Stawell
Buh
Wid
Warrnambool
Hall's Gap
Militia Unit Proposed for Warracknabeal District
Major General Rankin of the Second Division plans a visit to Warracknabeal to establish a local militia unit with headquarters there. The proposal includes reviving the 19th Light Horse Regiment or forming a mechanised unit in the district.
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Rankin
Warracknabeal
19Th Light Horse Regiment
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