03 May 1954
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 03, 1954
Page
1
District Agricultural Officer A Johnson reports Rhodes grass shows fair cover across the district despite drought. Some species remain green and responsive to improvements, though many pastures have not yet regrown after February rains. Nutritive value is generally low with follow up rainfall needed in eastern areas.
Market notes list butter at 420 and cheese at 2 31 oo, potatoes local at 24, chaff and oaten straw prices shown. Havens and straw values appear, with oats and lime notes. Local barley and feed items reflected in brief OCR line items.
A report by John Hightower says talks among Secretary of State Dulles President Eisenhower and Congressional leaders may reshape U S policy toward Indo China amid Geneva negotiations. Britain refused to join an American backed South East Asia defense pact, leaving the project shelved for now.
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Representatives of the Severet War Memorial Baths Society will at a meeting of One Mauniedpual Council tomorrow formally hand the Mayor Alderman J J Cleenan the cheque which the society has ruled to assist the council to re open a public swimming bath. Residents of Inver and St Pernt ria beau ovine and the public are invited to be present.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Sudan grass as a crop with rising popularity and potential for seed production and forage. Mentions farmers, yield discussions, and testing in stubble or pasture contexts with scattered references to seed and processing.
Sydney crowds halt work for Coral Sea victory march through Martin Place to the Cenotaph. American and Australian servicemen from the carrier Tarik and the destroyer O'Bannon join the procession amid flags and tribute to the Coral Sea effort. The Tarasa and O'Bannon sail tomorrow for Melbourne.
A fragmented weather note mentions cloudy skies with brief clear spells and intermittent wind. It lacks clear times or dates but points to unsettled conditions and potential temperature shifts as a low confidence forecast.
World bantamweight champion Jimmy Carruthers described his bout with Chomroen Songkutrat as the hardest he fought. He claimed the victory in a hard won match and reflected on the brutal exchanges.
Prime Minister Menzies will open the federal election campaign in Sydney, outlining Liberal policy. Mr Menzies and party leaders plan appearances across major cities, with a focus on garnering support as campaigning accelerates toward election day.
A garbled note suggests a larger wheat area may be planted this season as new lands are cleared. Early preparations indicate higher acreage in coming months, with farmers seeking to ready fields.
A Sydney departure marks the fast new liner Orsova on its maiden voyage. Passengers include Mies Geraldine Micre of Garah and Mie Mao of Moorlands, with C Murray of Irverell noted as a proud relative. The ship, 302% above the harbor bridge, cost over £1 million to build and can reach high speeds, supported by Orient Line agents Mears Murray and Eather.
London reports Britain is developing a new hydrogen bomb similar to the American design but cheaper to produce. Daily Express writer Chapman Pincher cites a secret project with tests at Woomera, claiming increased explosive effects and strong deterrent power though no sensitive details have been disclosed.
Lucerne Superior District Agronomist A Johnson reported today that lucerne has adapted to northwestern conditions with strong autumn grazing. Irrigated stands yielded useful hay cuts and the crop shows promise for future feeding value.
Scarves for Mother's Day come in finest chiffons and pure check patterns or plain shades. Prices reflect current knitting season. Also featured is a plastic knitting bag with a pocket for convenience.
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