District News Report From Corresidents On Local Events
District News notes heavy rain soaked ground but cold slows grass growth with spring hoped for. Stock losses cited as severe with several deaths. Blanchim of The Drop Berrigan badly burned lighting a petrol lamp and hospitalized. Emery Co operative Store manager Barooga accident crushed chest and hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Blanchim
Berrigan
Blanchim
Emery
Co- Operative
Cobram
Barooga
Invergordon Social Cheers Brittain Family Farewell
At Invergordon school on Friday a cachre party and dance honoured Mr and Mrs Brittain and family as they prepare to move to Melbourne. A large crowd attended, gifts from local bodies were presented, and tributes were offered by A T Harris W S Parkinson Reverend Gunton and others. Prizes went to Miss Coram and Mr Shiels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invergordon
G. Brittain
Melbourne
Crand
Dusts
Ney
A. T. Haris
Kittan
W.5
Parkinson
Brittain
Rev. Gunton
Bebalf
Ha His
Mes Brithain
J. Wellisaton
Mes Wilefiat
Messis As
J. Wellington
Gi. Muisloch
NARING Evening Gathering Report Recalls Local Club Event
A fragmentary account describes a pleasant evening at a local club with members and guests such as Mr and Mrs. Richie and Keny. Attendees discussed past activities, praised participants, and Ray Mider was thanked for his speech while the ladies opened the upper room for dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anal
Richie
Tyeslay
Memly
Mr Hay
Karl Siyrdied
Wy Ma
Morris
Tipaso
Amy Wy Tyres
Keny
We Pateeke
Devine Clu
Ray Mider
Ray
Phe
Birth rate soars in Victoria first quarter report
Victoria records the highest birth rate in years for the first quarter while infant death rates fall to 2.09 per 1000. Local governance matters surface as Yarrawong Waterworks Trust discusses alleged misrepresentation to obtain signatures for a sewerage scheme poll, with council involvement scrutinized under the NSW Local Government Act. The Bland Shire Council sees long-time president A T B Holland resign to allow ratepayer presentations. The Sydney farmer editor criticizes the Federal National Insurance Scheme for lacking unemployment coverage and burdening small farmers with taxes while offering limited relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Yarawongd Waterworks Trust
Yarrawatgi
Nally Kase
A. T. B. Holland
Bland
Farmer and Settler
Sydney
Australian Wool Clip Draws to Quiet Close in Mixed Trade
The Australian wool market ends a difficult season with uneven prices and confusion over line high values, slight recoveries, and limited offerings. Buyers faced scarce quantities even as some wools fetched higher rates than superior merino. A social ball by the National Hawik of the CWA and a meeting of the Agricultural Society highlighted ongoing farming concerns, with plans to open the October show and a trophy for best hay stack announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathelia Havik
CWA
Sean
Gold
Toon
Josie
Tehan
Orcheatra
Jean Dansen
R. Hogue
Jean Thomp
Peter, Hawshorne
Panko
T. ©Arrell
Frances Banke
4 Sarell
Dorothy Banke
E. Edmonds
Helen Lyle
A. Moor
Frances ‘Tucknott
D. Boal
Nancy Bates
M. Silling
Misa Zelma Siling
F. Ferguson
Misa Jessie Bennett
Dunsten
O'Hanlon
Cr McDonell
Court case opens hotel visit during work hours for driver ruling
The Adelaide court ruled a driver may visit a hotel for a drink during work hours as part of employment. The decision affected damages claims by Clyde Johan Thaplin, 19, following a collision with the lorry, with negligence and causation cited in the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir George] Murray
Court of Adelaide
Clyde Johan ‘Thaplin
Ticket Prices for Natives and Members Proposed
The proposal outlines that members' tickets should be designated as natives' tickets to be segued for a set price. These prices would apply for the current year only, aimed at establishing a temporary pricing structure.
Strathmerton Women’s Auxiliary Forms New Branch
Mrs T. Smith presided at the first Strathmerton W A branch meeting with 31 members present. Invites were sent to the Red Cross Society at Bearn for the next gathering. Officers: President Mrs T. Smith. vice-presidents Mesdames A. Ross-Soden, D. Henderson, D. Gleeson, and J. Mannes. secretary Miss Mary Maloney. treasurer Mrs E. J. McLeod. A sewing or darning competition will be held at the next meeting with Mrs A. Ross-Soden as judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra T. Smith
W.A
Strathmerton
Red Cross Society
Bearn
Mesdames A. Ross-Soden
D. Henderson
D. Gleeson
J. Mannes
Mary Maloney
Mra
E. J. McLeod
A. Ross-Soden
TALLYGAROOPNA Women’s Association Meeting Report
The Tallygaroopna branch of the Country Women’s Association held a well attended monthly meeting with President Mrs E. K. Dudley presiding. Welcome backs were extended to Mrs Doherty and Miss M. D. McKenzie. Delegates’ reports and a July 12 social were planned. Mrs Wellington demonstrated dress finishing and smocking. New members Misses Elsie and Try Close joined. Knitted square prize winners were Miss E. Thompson first and Mrs Patterson second. Tea hosts were Mrs Dudley and Mrs Pinkerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallygaroopna
Country Women’s Association
E. K. Dudley
Irs Doherty
M. D. McKenzie
A. 0. Hicken
Dudley
C. Wellington
Drumantire
Wellington
Dutlley
Gardner
Elsie
Try Close
E. Thompson
Patterson
Pinkerton
Namurkah Wins North Pennant Match 5 0
Namurkah defeated Na Minla five games to nil in a pennant match played Saturday. Individual results include C. Ragg defeating L. O'Brien 9 up, J. Bitron beating H. Moon 4 up, Daughters defeating R. J. Moras & up, F. T. Clark defeating A. J. Cocking 11 up, and V. Wilson defeating Dr. Harbison 5 up. Next Saturday's match against Asherton on their links will feature C. J. Rage, HL Bitcon, J. Spayehters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namurkah
Na- Minla
Numurkah
C. Ragg
L. O'Brien
J. Bitron
H.C. Moon
Daughters
R. J. Moras
F. T. Clark
A. J. Cocking
Wilson
Dr. Harbison
Ashmerton
C. J. Rage
D. HL Bitcon
J. Spayehters
Clarks
Improved Pastures Must Be Maintained With Fertiliser
An agricultural address stresses regular fertiliser use to keep soil fertility and pasture carrying capacity. It argues for continuous top-dressing to maintain perennial pastures and subterranean clover, noting that higher rainfall increases fertiliser needs and untreated land loses organic matter and moisture capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Farre
Australia
Numurkah Club Notes Stableford and Championship Plans
The Numurkah Club notes outline a next Saturday 18 hole stableford event for 1 stableford competition, plus a stroke event results list for members P Devine Kidlenup F T H A Lee Shaw Campbell and others. The club championship moves to match play from July 16 with grades A and B. the 59th Battalion Cup is a 96 hole stableford in August, and weekend Tour ball and open tournaments are planned with associates schedules and nine hole and eclectic events noted for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stableford
P. Devine
Kidlenup
Shaw
C. J. Ic. Ampbell
D. S. Daugh
W. B. McDonald
D. McGregor
W. Dudley
G. Ede Webster
Diays S
D. L. G. Thomas
J. S. Daughters
J. Battalion Cup
Amocintes
Mim G. Greig
B Cohen
Mra A. West
W. Carlisle
Mra P. Devine
Mina
M. Nedwell
G. Bunt
B." Cohen
Mre
A. West
Mra
G. Hancock
BR. Jenson
Mina J. Williams
Mire G. Sunderland
Prohibition Poll Clarified As No-License Backers Face Truth
The article argues that the October 8 vote on No-License would cancel all liquor licenses statewide, ending legal production and sale in Victoria. It condemns dry campaign tactics and stresses the referendum centers on Prohibition, urging voters to see the issue and reject the No-License push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Azajny
Prospects for Wool Prices and War Impact Near Term
The passage assessments August to September last year, noting slow memory of events as World War II rumbles on. It cites Britain near peace through armament buildup, Spain’s hostilities easing, and U.S. internal coalitions shifting to a better mood, forecasting optimistic wool price trends for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chan
Nigel Blow
Gennl
Thor Aye
Spain
Chita
Britain
United States
Country papers and city readers keep country news alive
Sydney correspondent describes a city library section where country newspapers are kept and read by hundreds of exiles from rural towns. He notes country readers use local papers for local news and city papers for city news, ensuring country circulation endures despite city advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
An Exchange
Citg
Supply Meat Max Demand Pleat The Contens Of The
Fragmentary OCR text yields a disjointed item lacking clear dates or entities. The readable portion hints at a price or supply note but does not establish concrete subjects, organizations, places, or people to anchor a concise news card.
Scientific Experts Aid Producers in Australian Industry
The report outlines expanded government science support for farming and manufacturing. It notes the CSIRL and Waite Institute work on grasshopper control, tobacco, and fibre plants with a push to develop flax and related secondary industries. State committees will form in five states, guided by scientists, to boost research application and industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay
Goeran
Ontunvillicy
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
New South Wales
C.s.lr
Australia
C.s.le
Pile
Waite Institute
McMaxter
Social reports standardised for Numurkah Leader notices
The Numurkah Leader invites secretaries of all official social gatherings to send concise reports to the office. Reports should cover main features, include brief lists, and avoid personal details. Published free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allseth
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