11 Aug 1936
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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1936
Page
1
Railways Commissioners announce continuation of reduced Anywhere to Anywhere tickets on Victoria’s system. First class returns cost just over half the normal fare, second class about two thirds, with a one month return window and minimum charges of 3/2 and 2/5 respectively. If same day return is allowed, some fares drop further. Tickets available between any two stations excluding suburban lines.
The government approved a bulk handling scheme for wheat, with railways to modify trucks and tracks and build sidings. Rail transport remains vital to move harvests to seaboard quickly at competitive rates. In 1934-35 wheat carried by rail totaled 809,973 tons over 167 miles at five-sixths of a penny per mile per ton, while fertilisers moved 335,201 tons over 164 miles at about a half-penny per mile per ton.
A two day Perth visit aligns with the Royal Agricultural Show as part of a broader tour covering Bunbury Narrogin Pingelly York Northam Kalgoorlie and the Karri timber forests. The all inclusive price is £49 15 shillings including rail and road travel berths meals and entertainments with bookings at the Betterment and Publicity Board Spencer Street Melbourne.
The article notes improvements in wool bearing standards since 1980 census, with Corriedales and Polwarths gaining in Argentina and merino imports from South Africa. It discusses potential rivalry with Australia in superior wools, urging caution about South America's wool-growing potential. It highlights Argentina as a vast territory well suited to wool production and larger than several European nations combined.
A major feature of goods traffic is the record tonnage of fertilisers carried by rail. From January 1 to June 25, 320,233 tons were moved, exceeding 300,601 tons for the same period in 1930. The season total also surpasses 1935 by 58,820 tons, with March 25 marking a peak of 5968 tons loaded, the highest day on record.
A broad agri horticultural and mining oriented Reso train tour is planned from Melbourne to Western Australia covering about 5000 miles by rail and road. Departing September 30 and returning October 16, the voyage passes Wilgena Homestead Lake Hart Saltworks and a water treatment plant before Kalgoorlie.
Rival to Australia argues that Argentina and other South American countries will see rapid rises in sheep numbers and wool output as beef imports to Britain decline. Forecasters cite merino crosses and comeback breeds, predicting Argentina can graze 65 to 70 million sheep and lift the wool clip to rival Australian production.
An American writer humorously critiques motorists and pedestrians in a mock traffic code. The piece lists six likely laws from a Pedestrian Protective Association parody, such as five yard starts for pedestrians and penalties for sidewalk intrusion, framed as satire from The New Idea magazine for Australian and New Zealand women.
Mr Lovey Lovey China’s leading herbalist based at 22 Coburg Avenue Melbourne will give an exhibition at the Shamrock Hotel from 1 to 5 pm. The event promises knowledge on curable remedies and practical demonstrations for general wellness.
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