Government plans to raise farm output and cut taxes
At a Victoria farmers meeting Minister for Commerce and Agriculture J McEwan urged stronger farming effort to back Government proposals for boosting primary production. The Australian Agricultural Council approved higher percentage increases for Wheat oats barley lamb beef milk tobacco and seed over five years to reduce the dollar balance gap and restore sterling value. The plan aims to unite Commonwealth and States in a rural output drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce and Agriculture
J. McEwan
Victoria
Australian Agricultural Council
Commonwealth
Agricultural Council
Pomyidie
Upd
Lemenia
The People Speak on Mr Menzies Australia Cruise
Residents and workers share views on Prime Minister Mr R G Menzies cruise aboard the battleship Australia. Opinions range from approval of the trip as a tonic away from politics to criticism of government waste and calls for more military contact or for sending aid to children rather than hosting a royal voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Monthes
Australi
Longteach
Maenzies
Barcaldine
Gending
Oninn
Mr. Menzies
Australia
Menzies
Isisford Gets Temporary Air Service Link
Isisford gains a limited air connection with Longreach and Brisbane via T.A.A. service. The first flight named Eric Donaldson Drover operates on a Friday, with plans for a bi weekly schedule as a temporary measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inaford
Longre&on
T.A.A. S
Eric Donaldson
Isisford
Frist
T.A.A
Lomgreach
Barcaldine Meeting Weights For Saturday Race Day
Weights released for Barcaldine upcoming meet include Maiden Hack Handicap six furlongs with Coona Mark 9.0 Scorpion Lad 86.12 and several others. First Division six longs lists Bristol Star 9.10 Rumog Trumper 9.3 Counts First 6.13 Deeps 6.16 Tariff 9.13 Brown Bristol one Lady 8.13 Sorata 8.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcaldine Meeting
Coona Mark
Scorpion Lad
Arananie
Wintonian
Mongoose
Janalanche
Blue and White
Peary
Blue Gascar
Young Thang
Portland Bay
Royal Pia
Bristol Star
Rumog
Trumper
Deeps
longe—Tariff
Brown Bristol
Sorata
Three Reasons for Embargo Policy Change
Australia weighs lifting the embargo on fine wool exports as Ot way Falkiner outlines three main arguments. Experts say climate makes fine wools unique to Australia and unlikely to reproduce elsewhere. strong-wool rams offer better long term value for flock improvement. overseas buyers favor medium wools for profit, while breeders could gain from access to a broader market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Otway Falkiner
Australis
Collins and Co
South Australia
Winning Drawing by Carbide Lamp Impresses Judges
Longrech, a late entrant with past training, earned high judge recommendations on first show exhibit. Mr. Goodrum, a carpenter by trade, plans to return to trade but will pursue art training after valued expert opinions. He previously learned oil painting in New Guinea but results were flat until guidance boosted confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longrech
Ae Ee Eee
Ot & Young
Poeunial
New Guinea
Goodrum
Goats Desecrate War Wreaths On Ammo Day Complaint
A widow claimed goats ate wreaths intended for World War II veterans. She argued the wreaths were inappropriate and should have been removed after Ammo Day, asserting the batch deserved better handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min
Mude
Mr Collins Opens Longreach Show in 1952
Hon H Collins Minister for Agriculture opens the Longreach Show praising wool yields and district exhibitors. He notes Strathdart and D W Rutherford as champions, commends Manecroo fleeces for Harton Cup, and lauds CWA displays and school participation while highlighting fodder reserves, dingo and fox problems, and netting fences to curb losses. He stresses expansion and exports for Australia’s wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longreach
Wavernpland
Queensland
H. Collins
Agnculture
Collins
Strathdart
D.W. Rutherford
Manecroo
C.W.A
Ling
Cipal Peng
Toorak
Australia
Austria
Whyte Appeal at £83 Donations Totalling £62 16s
Court records show an appeal by Whyte regarding a financial dispute. Donations and contributions totaling £62 16s are noted alongside long standing balances and a reference to D. Grayson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyte
D. Grayson
MocCabe
Endurance test and show business mingle with flood tale
A Western endurance test notes a local figure clocking seven hours sleep in four days, while a Show Week opening draws crowds and quirky signs. Heavy rain in the Aramac Creek catchment worsens Thomson River floods, prompting questions about rising water levels and a possible flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oghe
Aramac Creek
Thomson
Peouace
Lofigreach
Longreach Shire
Open Dog Trial Trophy Won by BA of Mr C B Peter Bell
Despite garbled text, the record notes an Open Dog Trial where a dog named BA owned by Mr C B Peter Bell won. The event mentions skilled sheep handling and a timed performance, with references to Mr Green and other handlers.
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C. B. Peter Bell
Ger Ben Chew Teres
Ieee
Vaning
West
Mr. Green
Also Mentioned on This Page
B.C.R.C
MR. Otway Falkiner
Carbide Lamp
RAMS
MR. Collins
Pies Ltd
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