Victorian Bush Nursing Association treated thousands in 1951
About 23 000 patients were voluntarily treated in 1951 at a cost of £200 000 by the Victorian Bush Nursing Association. The Indiana Telegraph Department reported 778 682 miles of overhead wires and 638 547 miles of underground cables laid by end of March 1952. Giant earthworms in south eastern Queensland measure over four feet long and weighlb each.
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Victorian Bush Nursing Association
Indiana Telegraph Department
Queensland
Canberra in winter mood as Senate standoff looms
In Canberra the parliament closes for a lengthy recess with the Government preparing for a new Senate fight later this year. Labor buoyant as Arthur Calwell forecasts a tough outcome for Prime Minister Menzies, while election strategy focuses on a popular budget and broader campaigns across Australia. Treloar granted one month leave of absence due to health concerns.
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Down
Senate
Labor
Arthur Calwell
Arthur Padden
House of Representatives
Metzies
Queeensland
Menzies
Australia
Dr. Evatt
Queensland
Rockhampton
Brisbane
Melbourne
Sydney
Cairns
Tasmania
Byatt
Canberra
Weer
Calwellis
Cameron
Sydney Labor
Danny Curtin
Senate Presi
Dent
Country Party
George Rankin
Liberal Party
Treloar
T. J. Treloar
Gwydir
Motor Industry Head Returns From Four Month Absence
Charles A. Smith managing director of Ford Motor Company of Australia returns with insights on the latest developments in the industry from Canada and the United States. He notes Australia’s prosperity rebound after his four months abroad.
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Australia
Charles A. Smith
Ford Motor Company of
Canada
United States
Beer War Reflections On Sydney Monopolies In NSW
A Wellington Times column attacks Sydney breweries for crushing rural opposition in Grafton and Mudgee. It argues the country needs new states to break the Sydney octopus, hopes North Coast sustain local brews, and praises a recent bottle of Country Bitter as proof country beer can win respect.
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Wellington Times
Sydney Breweries
Grafton
Mudgee
Sydney
North Coast
Rail Rates Hit Rural Mon Month in NSW High Freight Costs
NSW has the highest rail freight charges in Australia, with rural production hampered as rates double those in other states. Comparisons for 200 and 400 mile trips show steep costs for wheat, potatoes, oats, hay, wool, cattle and sheep. Critics say policies squeeze primary producers and push wool to Goondiwindi to save money, while 15,000 caravans are expected on NSW roads this year.
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New South Wales
Australia
Nsw
Victoria
South Australia
S.A
Vic
Tto
Newcastle
Sydney
Goondiwindi
Queensland
Brisbane
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MacKenzie & Sors Pty. Ltd
Manilla Street
Manilla
British
Bedford
General Motors
Seni
Ben
Australies
Uea
C.M.A.C
Slifton’s Pty. Limited
Hace OF
Hoover
Cliftons Pty., Ltd
NEW Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency CO. Limited
Marsh Walters & Scott
Enbad
Agen Reneapse
Auctioneers & Stock
P.O. Box
Tamworth
Marsh Walters
Scott Tamworth
The
Australian Wool and Meat Producers’ Association
J. C. Gorman
Commonwealth Securities Matutinge
Commonwealth
Money Order Post Office
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