New Zealand Sets Wheat Price For Australian Grain
New Zealand agrees to pay 15 shillings a bushel for 21 million bushels of Australian wheat from June to December while retaining the 5 shillings 8 pence price under the 1947 contract until June. Wellington reports indicate Australia’s 1948 49 wheat harvest and regional production estimates, with NSW and Victoria leading output and total miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
C. J. Perrett
Australian Wheat Board
Snid
New Zealand Wheat Committee
Wellington
Nord‘meyer
Industries and Commerce
Australia
Austra- Man
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australian
Western Australian
Tasmania
A.C T
Wimmera Pioneers Celebrate Diamond Wedding in Geelong
Mrs. Christian Gulbin of East Geelong and former Murton storekeeper marked sixty years since marrying at Rosenthal South Australia. They have four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr. Gulbin, born in North Hamilton, remains active at 86, while Mrs. Gulbin enjoys gardening. The couple’s history includes farming, a Murton general store, and public service. A diamond brooch and a dinner party at Hotel Alexander highlighted the anniversary with family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimmera
Geelong
Christian Gulbin
Myers Street
Murton
Rosenthal
Gawter
South Australia
Oster
Mr. Gulbin
North Hamilton
Christie Gulbin
Christian Gniel
South Australis
Yen
Gulbin
Murros
Asheos
Murtos
Shire of
Dunmunkie
East Geelong
Alexander
Herbert Gulbin
McKillop Street
Alf. Gulbin
Moolap
Auburn
Edward Gulbin
South Melbourne
Gladys
N. D. Howey
Mildura
Hilda
More Money for Egg Producers
The Egg Marketing Board of Victoria cut handling charges paid by ex-producers from about 21-84d per dozen to 2d per dozen. To finance this, commissions to agents and board floors are reduced, reflecting severe financial pressure from low UK export prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egg Marketing Board of Victoria
H. F. Fox
United Kingdon
Weirs Desirable Says Dr Crossley
Dr Crossley told the Arapiles Shire Council meeting at Noradjuha on Tacutay that it would be very desirable for all river residents if a series of weirs were erected along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crossley
Arapiles Council
Noradjuha
Tacutay
Shire Delegates Consider River Improvements Conference
A letter from the Shire of Starrell prompts the Wimmera council to appoint representatives to a conference on river and tributary improvements. Cr Wade and Cr Crossley are named as delegates with Dr Crossley urging council representation to stay informed on developments. The motion to respond and appoint delegates is carried.
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Starrell
Owai
Wimmera J
Russel
Shire of
Stowell
Cr. H. Wade
Cr. Crossley
Grant Cred
Girl Guides Launch Memorial Appeal at Melbourne Town Hall
Disney at the Melbourne Town Hall witnessed the first public appeal in 25 years for Girl Guides. A memorial training centre to honor Guides who served in World War I would fund a permanent HQ near the city to expand enrolments and training capacity. Donations, tax concession eligible, to Miss Kitty McEwan, Appeal Office Town Hall Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Graeme Orr
Lally Angliss
Nawthorn
Sir William Angliss
President of Guides
W. J. McKell
Director of
Education
Ramsay
M. Fisher
New Boundaries for Wannon and Surrounding Electorates
The redistribution redraw places Branxholme Casterton Harrow Hamilton Koroit Port Fairy Port Lincoln Warrnambool and Penhurst in Wannon with Dimboola Goroke Horsham Horsham South Jepart Kaniva Murton Nhill and Stawell in the new Wimmera sub division. Subdivisions of Ararat Beaufort and Willaura stay with Corangamite. Wannon is expected to reach about 87000 electors next election from 64778 in January. Headquarters remain at Hamilton.
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Branxholme
Casterton
Harrow Hamilton
Koroit
Port Fairy
Portland
Warrnamboo
Penhurst
Corangamite
Jast
Wimmera
Dimboola
Goroke
Horsham
Horsham South
Jepart
Kaniva
Murton
Nhill
Stawell
Ararat
Beaufort
Willaura
Wannon
Hamilton
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Lifersous
She
GMS
Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd
Mobil
Mobiloil
Mobilgrease
Voco
Power Kerosene Any Pty. Ltd
Stu Hying
Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Ltd
H. A. Roe
Wilson Street
Bentley
Dr. Crossley
Girl Guides
Disney
Melbourne Town Hall
A. A, Ludbrook
Britain
Vanguard
Deste Orator
Lecknerd
Fon Particutiars
N. Garth
IVY Ashwin
Wirebrace
Oes
Young’s Horsham Garage
Sturt St
Ballarat
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