Canberra Halts New South Wales Land Seizure Crisis
Fragmented report details Canberra stopping NSW land seizure proposals amid constitutional disputes over compensation. Debates reference Commonwealth powers, State constitution limits, and prices paid for land as 1940s policy questions resurface, with Labour government pressure and legal scrutiny shaping potential outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsom Wales
Wallah
Ures
South
Walhas
silaMet
Harris
Altmoul
Altmoul Wicondeths
Malvern
Common Walt
W. S. Kent Hughes Molter
Howe
Victoris
New Bout Wales
Fgh
New South Wales
Anthony Wanekmall
South Wales
Council Says Thomson Not Suitable For Weirs
The Longreach Shire Council notes no streams exist to justify a weir. It reports the proposed storage would not sufficiently aid farmers or increase production. The inquiry explored storage benefits and the council’s stance remains cautious on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Longreach
B. Paylir
Tax
Couneil
Cooneil
Piston
Barcaldine Weir Debate Spurs Water Storage Plan
Barcaldine Council discusses building a weir to store water for irrigation. T. Taylor writes to Langraich urging support while Dr. Bell questions long term viability. Critics warn floodwater and silt risk, but some see desert land revived by permanent water projects. District officials seek information during this week’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longreach
T. Taylor
MAA
Harcaldine Council
Langraich
Taylor
F. Ni. Bell
Rula
Barguldine
C. ¥. Lloyd, Jones
Barcoo
J. Forrest
Wea
Dr. Lloyd-Jones
South Australia
Ae Bennett
RB. Moyse
Irregular Weather Report Notes Wind and Rain Impacts
A garbled forecast notes light rain expected to bring herbage growth with showers early in the work week and stronger winds from the north. It lists poll results and various place names, including Darra, Westhused, and numerous locale totals, with unclear dates and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uara
Ughonil
Anuith
KL. Dawitiseti
Thurasay
Darra An
Samon
Myerench
Bresdon
Sex
Ley
Irrigation Board Plans Weir on Alice River Near Barcaldine
The Irrigation and Water Supply Commission authorized construction of a weir on the Alice River near Barcaldine after discussing evaporation concerns raised by Dr. Lloyd Jones. The plan includes assessing private property access and potential impacts on other watercourses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gr. Bennett
Lloyd~Jones
Tylor
Irrigation and Water Supply Commission
Alice River
Barcaldine
August Shorn Wethers 65 in Longreach Market Report
Longreach agents report mixed activity with some demand for August shorn wethers at 65s. Prices vary: 4,500 August wethers sold in the Stanthorpe area. other sales include 800 ewes and 2 tooth, with young ewes bringing 80 to 90 shillings and feeders around 90. Old ewes range 16 to 1 and older stock shows limited agistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Greser
Springsure
Dwigety
Wethers Tor
Dirrmbandi
Shotram
Stanford
World Council of Churches Sermon Reflections Stir Parish Life
A fragmented 20th century sermon fragment discusses the World Council of Churches unity, church responsibilities, and social issues. It notes a government sergeant remarking on churches meeting people’s needs and facing modern challenges, including wage rises and spiritual renewal. The piece hints at public attention to church role in life and the bomb era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundar
J. Garrett
Ueda
Katio
Enuaes
Brett Ren
Council seeks support to lift strychnine ban for fox control
The council plans to lobby Western Queensland Local Authorities Association and Federal authorities to withdraw restrictions on strychnine for fox control. The shire clerk said orders for strychnine were placed and deliveries arranged, with daily supplies requested. At the Grassers Association conference in April, officials noted ample strychnine piles and that landholders could obtain supplies directly from the coordinating body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tbe
Ube
Queensland
R.A. Hariss
Tewaa
Grassers’ Asociation
N. Queensland
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Uae
Tera
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Me Flonagan
Gr Searles
Brown
Jolaiggin
War Veterans Home Committee
Caboolgare
Lie Howe
League
T. H. O'Rourke
Soney
Searls
Commonwealth
Uy New South Wales
Serosa
Anthony
Dewa
Federal
RSL
J. 8. Milne
Persoct
KR. G. Biormotth
Searles
Gente
Snather
Avpliante
August Shorn Wethers
Howeven
Trouman
Atreon
Yuna Wien
Atul
Wien
Sue
BBD
Abe
Blakes
Italion
Detwersh
General Acarlbil
Nation Gould
Cornells Shoul
Eas
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