Women and workers back longer hotel hours poll
In Horsham on Friday six women favored extending Victorian liquor laws to 10 pm. Workers shared the view. Farmers were split, some preferring a one hour extension to 11 pm while others supported current hours. A pattern emerged of desire for slower, more civilised drinking and fewer drunks, with opinions echoing social and economic considerations.
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Young
Victoria
Thimboola Road
Horsham
Europe
Alergy Man
Jung Resident Narrow Escape From Timber Load
A 76 year old Jung storekeeper David Richard Maddern narrowly survived after a 5 to 6 ton load of long timber rolled from a Melbourne bound truck and struck him at North Essendon. He suffered a badly lacerated leg and other injuries but was not fatally harmed. He left hospital soon after and planned a visit with his daughter in law. The accident occurred about 300 yards from the Pelee cinema.
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Jung
Melbourne
David Richard Maddern
Maddern
Essendon
M. Allsop
Exsendon
Shire Donates Fifty Pounds To Children's Appeal
Wimmera Shire Council voted a £50 donation to the United Nations Appeal for Children at Friday’s meeting. Dr. J. C. M. Carter and Dr. C. Baker led the decision, noting local fundraising supports food and clothing purchases and Victoria’s £100,000 quota. Baker cited Gippsland shires contributing £1,000 each. Carter praised Australia’s relief situation.
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United Nations Appeal For Children
Wimmera
J. C. M. Carter
C. Baker
Dr. Baker
Australia
Victoria
Baker
Gippsland
Carter
Honor Dunstan Memorial Scholarship Endowed at Longerenong
The Dunstan Memorial Appeal Committee led by Mr A B H Cook announces an annual scholarship at Longerenong in honor of the late Sir Albert Dunstan. Plans include a memorial pathway on the Calder Highway with Charlton Park gate entrance, expected to open within a fortnight.
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Albert Dunstan
Longerenong
Bef
Dunstan
A. BH. Cook
Thehartton Shire
Calder High Way
Charlton Park
Cook
Horsham
Defers Move On Fox Bonus At Swan Hill Meeting
The council discussed bonuses amid a conference where Swan Hill Shire opposed a 7/6 bonus. The president Dr Hennessy and Dr Dahlenburg led the motion, noting bonuses paid for months to workers, with figures cited for total sums and upcoming payouts.
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Fox
W. E. Dahlenburg
P. F. Hennessy
Swan Hill
Wimmera
Cornell
New Zealand Health Stamp Depicts Princess Elizabeth and Prince Charles
New Zealand issues a health stamp on October 2 featuring Princess Elizabeth and Prince Charles. The 2d stamp carries a 1d surcharge for health camp funds to support summer holiday camps for needy children.
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Princess Elizabeth
Prince Charlies
New Zealand
Dog Attacks on Farms and City Spread
Reports describe a growing dog menace affecting sheep with attacks shifting from city to country. Fragmented text references rural incidents, warnings, and possible posters about canine danger, noting widespread fear among farmers and communities.
Prefab Hospital Proposal Sparks Regional Talk
Mr McVilldens proposed a prefabricated hospital at the Thin Bob Bush Nursing Hospital committee meeting in Instoo Week. Residents toured the site and discussed quicker erection compared with brick construction as Toowonga Yeo and Healesville plan similar prefab hospital buildings.
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McVillvdens
Thin Bob Bush Nursing Hospital
Toowonga
Yeo
Healesville
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Clubs and Accessories
U.N.E.L.C
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Zealant
United States
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New York
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Columbia Univerity
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University of Wincis
U.S. National Commission For Unesco
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The
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Shire
Sir Albert Dunstan
Sir A. Dunstan
Winter
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Witeliata
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Peurlin
Suenrtesen
Wimmera League
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Pimpinio
Serbia
Hepsteniay
Tate
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Codbet
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