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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 27, 1941
Page
4
The Horeham Agricultural Society debated whether to hold its annual show amid the international situation. Committees outlined the program, estimated receipts, and postponed a definite decision to the June meeting. A discussion covered commission fees and potential support from other agricultural societies.
Committee devoted time to reports on schedule and a budget of receipts and expenditure. War conditions delayed replies from members. New officers elected include President RC Newton and vice presidents Masha Kener Smith and W Dahlenburg. Overdraft noted at 563. New committee member H G Pickford welcomed.
Me Newton was re elected president with warm tributes to his leadership. Most officers and committee members were re elected, and Mr W Dahlenburg praised the president for upholding the society's traditions and active participation in its interests. Mr Egbert Smith supported keeping a good president.
A report from the society notes Mrs ML Tullah, principal of Longerenong Agricultural College, was nominated and elected. A letter from the Geelong Institute of Technology asks about an annual wool instruction class. If 20 students can be found, classes run two weeks starting August 18, with motions by Mr Hi Smith and Mr W Dah loubure. The secretary will contact past students about rejoining.
After an October meeting the Horsham Stock Agents Association considered reducing the fat stock commission at the corporation yards from 5 percent to 3 or 3.5 percent. Melbourne head offices were urged to reconsider, but the agents resisted. A deputation was formed to push the issue, while some members suggested delaying action for a year or calling further meetings to press for a lower rate.
From the agricultural viewpoint at Horsham, leaders weighed market cuts and commission rates. D Bodey noted some fat lamb producers pay zero commission plus one percent for transport. The group agreed to seek views from agricultural societies in the Wimmera Association. Horsham Trotting Club sought March 29 show ground use with grounds free of charge and sent five pounds rent already.
A speech by Donald Vie fuiew Committee secretary L ord KM, Bassett, laments the drift of Australians from rural districts to cities. He urges stronger support for country industry and regional voices to sustain the war effort, criticizing lack of vision and urging city dwellers to back rural priorities and development.
Australas Mat land and Finance Co. Ltd argues for voluntary measures to curb price surges and improve meat access as 35 percent of Australian slaughtered stock remains exportable. A broad campaign with educational elements could raise turnover, lower consumer prices, and secure fair returns for producers, wholesalers, and retailers without compulsory steps.
A fragmented account describes Palestinian farming, noting hardship, reliance on barley and wheat, scarce fruit, and nomadic camel use. It details primitive tools and methods, varied crops, and rural life challenges, with glimpses of drought, market limits, and endurance amid scarce resources.
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