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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1939
Page
3
Delegates at Horsham for the Primary Producers conference heard discussions on wheat marketing, tariffs, trade, banking, water supply, transport, and price stabilisation. Shire President Dr M Carter welcomed attendees and urged action on low wheat prices and water storage while local officials showcased Horsham's facilities.
A speaker critiques banking policy and the Dunstan Government during a visit, urging retention of the Commonwealth Bank and warning against London influence. The monologue covers generational wealth shifts, farm needs, and a remark about a New Zealand born Scotswoman linked to the bank. Laughter and applause follow as visitors are entertained in the President's room.
The 12th annual conference of the fraternity opened with speeches by the President Mr. Cullen and Horsham Mayor Dr. L Bowden. Delegates and invited visitors, including several women, received a hearty welcome as officials outlined aims and immediate wheat industry concerns.
A 1920s wheat growers conference in Ames Victoria urges government action to stabilize prices and expand markets. Delegates press for international trade reforms, production controls, and subsidies to secure fair prices, highlighting drought, wartime shifts, and the Empire's role in restoring prosperity. The group backs a cooperative approach with the Empire Producers Association and calls for immediate measures to guarantee income for farmers.
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