Wheat stabilisation plan eyed with heavy risks from 1000 bag rule
The Leader warns against a proposed wheat stabilisation scheme demanding 4 shillings on the first 1000 bags and variable payments on excess sales. It argues the plan favors marginal areas, risks farming efficiency, invites “wheatflogging,” and may penalise honest growers. The piece urges growers to study implications and follow farmers' associations for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liwiy
Tet Wuimigier Roy Commerce
Wheatgrowers’ Association
Wenthe Labor Party
Wilson
Wimmera
Robertson
Everett
Scully
Ubas
Simuter
Commonwealth
Black-Out Dangers Tied to Fatal Accident In Nathalia
A fatality in Nathalia highlights dangers from road darkness and masked headlights under blackout rules. The piece criticizes the regulation for forcing dim or illegal lighting and notes police relaxation, with drivers masking lights or proceeding normally. It argues walking on footpaths would have reduced risk, urging safer, properly lit streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathalia
Chief Commissioner of Police
Numurkah
Government Regulation Shortcomings In Wartime Policy
A Melbourne column decries wartime regulation failings and public psychology effects. It cites panic buying from notices on rationing coffee transport limits and anger at disparities. It notes wheat stabilisation changes, beef market bans, petrol access, gas producers, and censorship of local rainfall/property news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whch
Melbourne
Dunstan
Jin
House of Representatives
Senate
Ender Saare
Farewell Evening for Soldiers at Baulkamaugh South
District letters report a large farewell at Baulkamaugh South for soldiers from the local community. A musical program entertained youths and members of the Farewell and Welcome Committee voiced best wishes for a safe, speedy return. Testament gifts were presented to two men, belts given to five lads, and thanks expressed to all who aided the event with supper served by district ladies. Ongoing leave limits delayed additional farewells, with plans for future gatherings for service families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Lindsay ‘Shuintun
Lrowpers
Wearne
Biv
Tayrnwui
W. Kiswher
K. Aweduin
Aery
Ylem
J Ball Wood
CB. Wearne
F. Musy
Weecome
Bauluunaygt Souili Methodist Church
Wed
Alv der
W. Hawker
Vic. Thorton
Uprhalf
Gou
Speed
J. C. Thornton
Carman
Wilcome
To Methodist Church
Red Cross
Lc.r
Waaia Welcomes Jan Rendell Off to Air Force Farewell
A large crowd in Waaia Hall bid farewell to Jan Rendell, the first WAAL airman from the district. Chairman Brewsing led tributes with support from local officials and football leaders. The gathering featured songs, Corry's Band, Red Cross ladies hosting supper, and a wallet gift plus a propeller pencil from teammates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Rendell
Waal
Waaia
ALF
Navy
Air Force
Brewsing
Ian
P. Tweddle
J. A. Cowan
P. Thornton
F. Bunting
Newell Cowan
M. Thornton
Mabel Cowan
J. Thornton
Corry
Bazaar at Yalca South school boosts Empire Week appeal
A successful bazaar at Yalca South school supported the Empire Week Appeal. A harmony of art and hort programme by pupils under Miss Thompson yielded 1010 shillings after competitive events and afternoon tea, with thanks to all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yalca South School
Miss Thompson
Petrol Sales Ban After Six P.M. Warned by Victorian Chamber
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce warns petrol sales are prohibited after 6 p.m. except with military authority. The order appears to bar emergency police permit holders as well, causing confusion about enforceability and public understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkab
Amoun
Victoria
Melbourne
Shepparton
Tocumwal
Nomurkah Midway
Stween
Shepnarton
Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commer
Sheltering Trees and Fruit Plants for Farm Use
Dense evergreen shelter trees and fruit stock offered including Eucalyptus Gomphocephala Tur Gumi and Botryoides Mahogany Gum with prices per dozen and per 100, packing details provided. Lemons Cronin seedless Lisbon Eureka listed with barked trees and special dozen and hundred pricing. Onion plants and various bulb onions also advertised with packing and freight notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putsus Lambertiana
Cronin
Lisbon
Eureka
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A. C. Venables
Weerkah
Opticians
Shamrock Hotel
Lis
Hamen
National
Ustees Coy
National Trustees Executors & Agency Coy. OF Australasia Ltd
Queen St
Umberlin
Eye
Campbell & CO
Sumurkah
T. P. McMahon
Watchmaker
Jeweller
F Street
C.T.A. House
D. P. Simplo
the Star Bakery
Melville-street
N. E. Coe
Bacchus Marsh
CTA
Goulburn Valley
Sample Boome
Penn Reich
M. A. Eady
Phoss
Aber
the Leader
Baulkamaugh South
Yalca South
Alsy
G. H. Morieson L
Nathalie and
Cobras
Tomaseys Fy
Latge
Morrissy and
Deane
Melville Street
Cookie Ah Ipter
Little Collins Street
Jamond Plant Farm Pty. Ltd
Ormond
S.E.9
Vic
Elliot’s Bakery
E. W. and
H. Elliot
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