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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1940
Page
7
The Acting Principal Mr M Tattote reports that most Siete districts received limited rain last month while Wimmera records some showers. Wheat crops hold. risk of premature heading noted. Remarks on fodder, stock, and seasonal conditions emphasize wary outlook for the harvest.
Industrial workers in Horsham pass a resolution urging conscription for military service amid harsh times. Apologists face the worst period in Dadawell district history as wood hive prices rise and residents seek sources. A letter from the Skill Agrivienturnt notes a school holidays extension proposal. Mr James Menzies reports the minister sees no need to extend the sweat season.
The report documents farm activity with dairy output, crop progress, and breeding data. It notes milk per cow, butter production, and condition of livestock. details seed, manure, and pasture work. lists hatching totals, stock numbers, and cash receipts for the season. and records improvements and preparatory steps for sowing crops and feed. The government station herd averages place Ayrshire among top breeds in the state, with one yearling selected for breeding.
The department of science and the wool section conduct extensive tests on wool from Geelong Melbourne and elsewhere including scouring yield textile testing and chemical analyses. Inspectors appointed by defence authorities oversee tests at Geelong Leeds and other sites with grants from the Australian Wool Board supporting ongoing work.
An early 20th century overview notes steady gains in cancer care in Victoria. It highlights surgical and radiotherapy advances, the impact of patient mindset on mortality, and the role of education via the AntiCancer Council to spread information through the Cancer Information Bureau at Royal Melbourne Hospital.
A Bristol woman writes from Geelong describing life under air raids. She details makeshift shelters, sparing shelter construction, and family routines as raids resume. She praises Australian aid, notes Navy support, and urges courage and common sense while remaining hopeful amidst danger.
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