Farmers Expect Better Season After Drought Relief
The State Superintendent of Agriculture Mr H Brake notes wheat acreage will likely rise despite low prices. Autumn rains improved cereal districts except areas with floods. Dookie reports erosion concerns as sheet erosion stripped soil and caused gullies. pastures recover in eastern districts, while western areas lag.
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Mr. H. Brake
Dookie
Brake
Werribee
Goulburn Valley
Ballarat
South Wimmers
Somit
Ture
Faroer
Trade Treaty Talks Suggested Between Australia and Japan
Canberra on May 10 reports negotiations for a new trade treaty with Japan should begin promptly, stated by External Affairs Minister Sir HL Gallery. The plan calls for discussions to start within two weeks amid ongoing efforts to expand economic ties.
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Canberra
Jupem
Alwutom
Sir HL Gallery
Bike record beaten from London to Portsmouth
London cyclist Harry Ernshew rode from London to Portsmouth in 388 minutes 54 seconds covering 137 miles. He lowered Hubert Opperman’s record by 278 seconds but faced a four minute delay due to a puncture.
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London
Harry Ernshew
Portsmouth
Hubert Opperman
Balmoral A and B 1 Mets Meeting Debates Rebuilding Plan
Members at Balmoral A and B 1 Mets meeting at the show ground discussed rebuilding after a January fire. Plans include new poultry pens remodel of the lower sheep shed fence repairs and other improvements. Work mostly by volunteers starts July 7 with progress reviews and prospects described as encouraging.
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Balmoral A
Sandenécemary
HEME
Fy Ab
Salt Lake Cropping Progress Amid Rain Delay
The report notes two inches of rain since the 12th paused cropping, but fair weather has allowed farmers to resume and finish off tasks. Crops show rapid growth with strong feed prospects for ewes, though cape weed remains a troublesome choke. Clover growth is improving and promising, aided by favorable conditions and no frosts, while windless days boost irrigation efficiency.
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Pince Ie
Dennie Faremers
Edenhope Charity Shoot Boosts Town Funds
A charity shooting event in Edenhope raised £2 for Baenhope Bash Nursing Hospital. Miss S. Marshall and G. Mav RAT SappEE won prizes. Imperial Chemical Industries sponsored the main event. Winners and scores included W. Burns, J. Peach, and A. Peres in multiple shoot categories.
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Wwe
Actire
Baenhope Bash
Wae
Betty
Miss 5
Marshall
St. Geo
Mav Rat Sappee
Hospital Siecuary
Imperial Chemical Industries
Rone
Woo
W. T. Tinens
J. Peach
F. Peach
W. T. Riene
W. Simkin
AL «Peres
Jung AMA elects officers at quarterly Jung Nrameh meeting
The Jung Nrameh of the A.N A elected officers: President W. Henderson Vice-president T. Adamson Secretary L. Dalton Assistant secretary M. Maddern Treasurer B. Eyres Committee A Wohlers B Wohlers T Adamson R St Ruth J Larson Auditors N Baker A Wohlers. They accepted the resignation of long-serving secretary BR Byres after over five years in the role and noted Eyre’s point about a secretary residing in Jung.
Christian Endeavour Meeting Opens First Devotional Night
The first devotional meeting of the Christian Endeavour was held Monday night with strong attendance. A fortnightly programme includes indoor games, quizzes, travel tally, and devotion. Teams hive and gold, led by Miss J Reynolds and Miss D Reynolds, will award attendance points with the loser entertaining the winners. An annual clothing bag to Melbourne Mission is planned and church aid is requested. Rev H Freeman addressed the gathering on The Disciples of Christ and the Fellowship of the Christian Church.
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Christian Endeavour
Bhowen
D. Reynolds
Melbourne
H. Freaman
Murra Warra Dance Ball Postponed Indefinitely
The dance previously listed as a Ballet event in Murra Warra has been postponed indefinitely, with organizers not announcing a new date. The move affects attendees and local arts programming, leaving preparations in limbo.
Quantong weather notes and rainfall records
The report records 180 points registered for the fortnight beginning in May and notes the heaviest fall of 6 points on May 12. It tallies the year’s rainfall to April 30 at 438 points amid prevailing weather conditions.
Stawell Red Cross Emergence Service forms with 118 enrolments
The Stawell community forms the Red Cross Emergence Service with 118 women enrolled. Four classes commence in bone nursing and fire raid training under Dr A E Gribble and Mateon, with Stawell Council considering raising £1000 for new band instruments. Three finance options are discussed including council funding, reciprocal ownership, or a loan by a resident. After years abroad Miss Thomas returns to Stawell.
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Stawell Red Cross
A. E. Gribble and
Mateon
Carrell
Feast Creek
Emts
Stawell Bros
Rough Council
Sears
England
Amt Frans
Mien
Thomas
Eta
Miss Thomas Sue Ny
Root
Danzig Senate Rejects Polish Account and Demands Recall
Berlin reports the Danzig Senate sent two notes to Poland. The first rejects the Polish version of the Kalthof clash, and the second demands the recall of Polish diplomats including the customs inspector who investigated the incident.
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Berlin
Danzig
Poland
Kalthof
Germany seeks wheat barter deal for German machinery
Berlin reports Germany is seeking to trade 1.29 million pounds worth of German machinery for 50,000 tons of Argentine wheat via a barter arrangement. The proposal reflects postwar trade gestures and currency considerations between Berlin and Buenos Aires.
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Berlin
Germany
Croquet Meeting At Kalimna Park
A good attendance marked the lawn event at Kalimna Park with Mrs O Beirne as hostess. Mrs Bimpoon won the A and B golf croquet competition while Mise Parker led the C grade.
Australian Broadcasting Commission faces criticism over new publication
Critics in Parliament blasted a government move to allow an ABC journal, warning it could undermine private papers and press freedom. Senator Johnston of Western Australia argued the plan would erode private enterprise while the Labor Party pressed for broader community representation on the commission. The debate touched on station expansion for the north and west, and questions arose about copyright and government control of national programming.
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Hae
Connwe Aa Lt
AMC
Representa i
Johnston
West Australia
Primvnt
Harrison
Menzies
Broadcasting Commission
Labor Party
Commission
Australian Broadcasting Commission
Canberon
Johuston Gertgeed
Jomback
Geraldtown
Murchison
Philliyine
Edo
Physisians
Esau Duuthe
PMA
M Harrison
Mr. Forde
AEA
Meg Forde
Verites
Vaerea
Reish
Labor
SQW
Htad
ABC Journal
Mnenna
Fathers Guide to Raising a Responsible Son
A compassionate advisory for fathers stressing respectful guidance as sons mature. It urges patience, avoiding harsh reactions, and modeling steady behavior during homework and daily routines. The piece emphasizes open dialogue to prevent distance and foster trust between father and son.
Unclear fragment on employer actions and dismissal
Fragmentary text mentions employers and dismissal but lacks clear details or context. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are discernible to form a full news item.
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