Manufacturing leads Australia’s postwar growth says Russell
Mr Russell of the Victorian Chamber of Manufactures argued at the Nuaurkel dinner that manufacturing now dominates Australia’s economy more than ever. He cited wage growth, job gains, and output rises from 1890 to 1929 and 1938’s national income share, noting wartime boosts, tariff debates, and shifts to metal, textiles, and vehicle production driven by machinery.
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Nuaurkel, Chamber of Commerce
Telegraph Hotel
Russell
Victorian Chamber of Manufacturers
Australia
America
Tariff Board
Victoria
United States
Thomas
C. EB. Newman
Rus
H. A. Lee
Broadford
Sydney
L. Hemon
Wool Sales Report From Victorian Cooperative Co Ltd
Wool sales show overall steadiness with merino top lot at 174d and comeback section at 17d while ordinary merinos fall about 5 percent. New Zealand agency notes large catalogue and wide competition, merinos enriched with stable manure firm with stronger crossbreds and lambs in demand. next sale set for January 10 with emphasis on improved soil and trenching conditions.
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Victorian Producers Co-Operative Co. Ltd
Victoria
Riverina
South Australia
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd
Melbourne
Yorkshire
Selers
Gimly
Gil
Koonoomoo Settlers Seek Water Grant For Orchard Loss
Dr Gemmell reports the Koonoomoo orchardists face ruin as lagoon water for irrigation fails. A £5 grant for pumping water was approved after warnings of precedent. Council members note widespread hardship, urging support to protect this year and next year’s crops. Also advises on drying herbs and sowing beans and other vegetables.
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Gemmell
Koonoomoo
Batey
Mills
Garden Notes Aids Drought Coping And Christmas Plant Gifts
Garden Notes covers watering in hot districts with timing and pressure, arguments against bath water for plants, and continuing care for hedges. It suggests Christmas plant gifts, promotes living plants like trees and lemons, warns about pear slug on Prunus and Hawthorn, plus kitchen garden tips on potatoes celery beds and soil drainage and fertiliser use.
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Rookyalla
Mallee
Water Shortage Sparks Discussion at Tungamah Trust Meeting
The water shortage in the areas governed by the Tungamah Water Trust prompted strong concern among commissioners at the last meeting. Much time was spent discussing arising problems and possible solutions.
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Tungamah Water Trust
Excess Water Charges Wiped From Katamatite Meters
Messrs C Sidebottom and H E Stoggard of Katamatite complained they were billed for excess water they did not use. The committee agreed to wipe off the excess charges after notes that sediment in pipes likely caused inaccurate readings and meters may not be operating correctly. Coms Mills Christie and Gemmell supported the motion.
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C. Sidebottom
H. E. Stoggard
Com. Mills
Coms
Christie
Gemmell
Coms Mills
Katamatite Township weighs water solutions for drought
The Katamatite Progress Association discussed securing a reliable water supply as drought risk grows. Members considered diverting Parichs weir water down Rewey Creek to fill all weirs between Tungamah and Katamatite, and urged careful use of scarce town water. Coms Mills and Gemmell led the motion to install a 2000 gallon tank and have an engineer place it promptly.
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Katamatite Progress Association
Katamatite
Don Mills
Progesss Association
Ty Tie
Kelly
Mills
Mulquiney
Yarrawonga
Muckatah
Gemmell
Com. Mills
Coms. Mills
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Collis Sirea Teat Mover
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