Wool prices and costs push Australian producers to crisis
The piece argues that wartime price controls have raised costs for wool growers far faster than prices paid. Wool's price rose from 94d to 184d per lb since 1915, while costs on equipment, oils, fencing, kerosene, and freight jumped 100 to 180 percent. Producers now earn little more than three years ago, with marketing swallowing gains. The call is for Commonwealth economists to examine the imbalance.
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Price Fixing Commission
Has Italy had enough Advices from Buenos Aires claim Italian changes
A sanitized account from Buenos Aires speaks of Italy dismissing Mussolini and a Count Diana, with Marshall Badgolio as head of government. The report, unconfirmed elsewhere, includes court farewell remarks in Manila and notes community events in Manilla and Parkes, detailing retirements, engagements, and a local anti air raid demonstration plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Italy
Ming
Mussolini
Diana
Marshall Badgolio
Dengue Fever Advances Southward in Australia
Health authorities report dengue fever spreading from Northern Queensland toward New South Wales, risking a recurrence since the 1925 26 epidemic. Efforts by army, health, and municipal officials aim to halt the outbreak. The piece also notes political unrest in Italy, criticizing Mussolini as a weakened, aging leader after a rapid rise and alliance with Hitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
New South Wales
Manilla Notes From Agricultural Society and Council
The Manilla Agricultural Society sets its annual meeting for Saturday May 16. A sheep and cattle sale at Manilla sale yards is scheduled for Thursday May 7 conducted by auctioneer V J Byrnes, featuring 10 000 sheep and local New England cattle consignments. The Municipal Council reports funds, street lighting and water plans, a bomber appeal drive by the Women's Radio Club and W N Es, a bomb display May 18, and changes to Baby Health Centre days due to railway service cuts. Street tree pruning, water plant data, rural school tuck shop, and a proposed 100 percent rebate for prompt excess water payments are noted.
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Manilla
New England
A.G.F
Maning
W.n.es
W.n.eb
Womens National
Australian Comforts Fund
W.N.E.S
J. .N. Kennedy
E. Park
Ald
Wilshire
Finance Committee
Ald. Grill
Ald. Macleod
Baby Health Centre Moves to Wednesdays at Manilla
Owing to alteration of the train service the Baby Health Centre will be open at Manilla on Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. A. J. Ford, Hon. Sec.
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Manilla
A. J. Ford
Street light shields debated by Manilla council
Electrical engineer L J Smithers told Manilla Municipal Council on Tuesday that new rules require shielding or spraying all street lights so no light is visible from the horizon. Shields cost 5 shillings each, spraying is unsatisfactory, and the council asked for opinions. The acting mayor warned of darkness hazards while Aldermen weighed sensible expense and local darkness.
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Ald
Guill
Tamworth
Gammon
Grill
Free to Fruitgrowers spraying guide issued by NSW Agriculture
Detailed instructions for controlling diseases and pests of fruit trees are provided in a spraying guide issued by the New South Wales Department of Agriculture. The guide, priced at 1 cent, is obtainable free on application to Department Box 364 GP0 Sydney.
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New South Wales Department of Agriculture
Sydney
Street garden plots discussed fence removal in Manilla
At the Manilla Municipal Council meeting the council discussed removing the temporary wire fence protecting street garden plots. Opinions varied on vandalism and safety with a test in two beds proposed from the Royal Hotel corner to the Mechanics Institute. The matter was referred to the Parks Committee for investigation and report next council meeting.
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Manilla
Grill
Ald. Gannon
Royal Hotel
Mechanics Institute Wold
Scott
Toowoomba
Manilla’s
L. Wilshire
Parks Committee
Rink matches set to decide Sunday bowl event
Matches listed for Sunday start at 2 p.m. finalising the rink tournament. Participants include Kennedy and Podmore pairing with Macleod and Byrnes, Bignall with Ogie and Rodgers, Rayward and Blair with Byrne, James with Davis, Bignall with Smithers and North, Ken nedy with Coupland Bowler Watts and Swain, Fisher and Blanch with Wedine. A World War Map gifted by Australian Motorists Petrol Co. Ltd. is placed in the Club House. Royalty sought for the composer of Advance Australia Fair.
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C. Kennedy
C. WN. Podmore
A.R. Macleod
W. J. Byrnes
W. Bignall
D. Ogie
A. Rodgers
F. Rayward
J. Blair
W. B. Byrne
M. G. James
A. §. Davis
J. Bignall
L. J. Smithers
I’. W. North
J. N. Kennedy
W. Coupland
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Davis
C. W. Dugan
River Street
A. C. Venessa& Sons
FORD
Service Department
A. R. Fisher
Manilla Court
Police
Tavis
Parkes
R. Grayson
Manilla Methodist Church
Grayson
Methodist Church
Heather Northey
A. Northey
Blackalls
Ross C. Smith
A.B. Smith
Northern Australia
Douglas Upjohn
R.A.A
E. B. Upjohn
Douglas’ Upjohn
New England Rifle Club
Union
Li. G. Watt
Tadie
N.E.W
A. Battersby
Inverell
Holy Trinity
Battersby
Bundarra
T. Hunter-Barratt
Hitler
The
Manilla’ Agricultural Society
Rowan and
Namoit River
Chireh
Railway Hill
Alexandra
Northbrook
Owill
York
Methodist Tennis Club
Methodist, Tennis
Haseen
Rey
T.“ Judd
L. Bignall
Burgman
M.* Macleod
Fire Brigade
N.5.w
Macleod
N.S.W
Alexandra Lane
Schdon
P. Bailey
Oeeee
Ee. Gade
Iain
Coats
Stoddart & Hayward
For
P.O. Box
Tume
A.C. Veness.& Son
Manilta
Corriedales
V. J. Byrnes
York Cafe
T.M. Bomber Appeal
T.M. Womens Radio Club
Bomber Appeal
G. A. Coote
Wilfred “F
Elliott
J. T. Robertson and CO
Clifton's Pty. Ltd
Palais Theatre
Spencer Tracy
Nancy Kelly
Stanley and
Livingstone
Basil
Radford
Greta Gynt
Merle Oberon
Dennis Morgan
Robert Cummings
Judith ‘Anderson
J. T., Robertson, and CO
A. RB
Fisher
Court House Hotel
Ald, Grill
Gannon
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