Debates on Railways and Rural Growth in State Policy
A provincial discussion argues for a bold shift to a state railway system serving all regions, not just Melbourne. It calls for independent rate setting, zone-based freight charges, and substantial reform to link rural areas with cities, backed by cost sharing and new governance. The text also covers Murray River irrigation plans and channel projects tied to Hume Reservoir and Yarrawonga, with officials weighing schemes and cost considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hem Fenner
USMOR
Melbourne
Egglesoton
Sumeme
Tribunl
Ministry of Transport
Ballarat
Bendigo
Legislative Assembly
Rodney
John Allan
Hansard
River Murray
Hume
New South Wales
Murray
Yarrawonga
Weranga
Australia
McKenzie
Mr Allan
Waranga
Cobram
Numurkah
Oppose Redistribution of Seats Bill in Victoria debate
During a Legislative Assembly debate, Mr Cleary argues against any seats bill that shifts representation from the country, calling it moonshine to claim one vote one value is democratic in uneven Victoria. He doubts the bill's passage this session, pledges to oppose it, and notes aims to pressure the government over Rural Bank and related reforms while stressing independence of his party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
Cleary
C.pyp
Victoria
Labor
Dunstan
C.P P
Parliaments clash over railway policy and freight increases
In Parliament Mr Cleary accused the C P Leader Mr Allan of inconsistency. He said Allan attacked the Government on political interference with the railways then blamed the Government for freight increases after a deputation to the Minister. Allan had supposedly belittled the Government for both interfering and not interfering with the railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erites
Cleary
C.P
Mr Allan
Allan
Make Your Own Cough Remedy to Save Money
A two shilling bottle of concentrated HEENZO mixed with sweetened water yields an eight bottle supply of cough remedies, said to banish coughs colds and influenza and safe for all ages including infants, with no poisons.
P. Smith Bricklayer AIL Classes of Brickwork
Fragmentary OCR note lists P. Smith a bricklayer, with mentions of classes on brickwork and a street address Quinn Street, possibly Summeral. Data are incomplete but indicate a local tradesperson entry or notice with name, occupation, and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sitcon
Dar
T. P. McMahon Cutporker and Jeweller
LE Street
Joan Mansfield
Telegraph
Lynette
High Street
Shepparton
Eggleston
Leon
Seaboard
Canada
Exercia Supreme Power
Ly Eve
Murray Irrigation
Hume Weir
Rutherglen
R H. Horsefield
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Murray Valley
C. P. Smith
A. R. Lilley
Stannnca dl ‘Tarczyseki
Noxorkak
Tracy
Faroty
Careville
E. Coxon & Sons, Pty. Ltd
FORD
Strathmerton
BE. C. Cox
Melville Street
Numurkah and
Blake Street
Nathalia
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