They Fight But Have To Pay When Leaving The Middle East
The Leader notes returning Australian troops faced unequal treatment in Victoria after earlier generous welcomes in South Australia and Los Angeles. Soldiers in uniform were denied platform access at Numurkah station unless they held tickets, prompting criticism that hosting cities should honor servicemen with simple access to railway platforms for departures and farewells.
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Middle East
Greece
Crete
Libya
Adelaide
L.A
Tramways Board
S. A
Victoria
Numurkah
S.A
Numarkeh
Khski
Night driving on country roads dangers from stock
The piece warns that masked headlights make night travel risky on country roads as cattle can suddenly appear, especially dark ones. It urges action to keep stock from wandering after sunset and notes impounding wandering stock may be proposed but is not a simple solution.
Minutes reveal historic water supply concerns from 1912
Thirty years ago we reviewed Progress Association minutes noting a May 10 1912 meeting addressing very poor water supply. The entry records an later discussion and an 5 p.m. gathering with reference to trust issues surrounding the water problem.
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Ately
Trust
Mother's Day and the rise of holidays in history
The article traces the origin of Mother's Day from Anna Jarvis's Philadelphia tribute to living mothers in 1908 and its national adoption in 1913. It notes the later idea of a Father’s Day driven by business aims and the annual media push leading up to the date, contrasting sentiment with commercial appeals.
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Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
U.S.A
United States
Milkers Told Stripping Cows May Save Time
A scientific journal reprints guidance noting stripping last milk from cows may be unnecessary. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research review suggests most cows can lose no yield and no extra mastitis risk if stripping is eliminated. US and New Zealand farmers increasingly adopt non-stripping to cut milking labor.
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Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Division of Animal Health and Nutrition
Wheat growers press for cash payments under stabilization plan
The Wheat Growers' Association urges the Federal Government to pay cash for wheat delivered under the Wheat Stabilisation Scheme. Current practice provides growers with an advance and defers final settlement, with the nation's wellbeing linked to primary producers.
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ATL
Wheatgrowers’ Association
Wheat Board payment debate and reform push
The passage discusses the inadequacy of dribs and drabs as a wage method for wheat producers, hindering budgetary plans and creditor payments. It notes gains by growers in securing direct representation on the Wheat Board and signals Mr Cullen’s strong stance toward adopting a one-time lump-sum payment and ending the current fine-payment system.
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Cullen
National Service Rules on Employer Employee Dismissal
National service officials explain that restrictions apply only to employers and employees in industries proclaimed as protected. Consent from national service authorities is required in protected sectors, while in unprotected industries a boss may dismiss and a worker may quit without NSO reference, but must register within a week. Specified industries include government departments, local authorities, rural undertakings, shipping, or wharves. Casual labor under seven consecutive days also falls under this section.
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National Service Officers
National Service Authorities
National Service Office
National Service Organisation
National Service
Taxpayers Face New Radio Tax and Higher Officials Pay
In wartime economy, the Federal Government plans a new tax on radio users including extra charges for second sets and in cars. Chairman of the Commission would rise to £1250 yearly, vice-chair £100 more, three other commissioners £300 each, with advisory state committees added. Government rejected adding listener fees to ABC Weekly, keeping over £1000 weekly expense for the journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itill
A.B.C
Accessory Warning Over Sabotage Plot Reported
A German paper warned wives of men at risk of sabotage acts and recounted a Czech factory incident where a worker stayed late to tamper with machinery causing oil loss. His wife was charged with abetting by keeping his supper warm for his return, a remark noted as hard to beat.
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Czechoslovakia
Church Notices Services To Be Held Next Sunday
Church notices list Sunday service times for Numurkah Cobram Koonoo Mogo Wong Tal lygaroopna West Katamatite Numurkah Presbyterian Wasia and Rev Allison listed for the day.
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Church of England
Numurkah
P.m
Cobram
Koonoomoo
H.C
Wong
Tallygaroopna West
Presbyterian Numurkah
Wasia
Allison
Lucerne Crop Requires Careful Grazing and Season Management
Lucerne success hinges on stand treatment beyond establishment. Light grazing early, avoid overgrazing during dry periods, and use adequate stocking. In NSW derelict stands traced to over-stacking in dry seasons. proper spring top-dressing and scarification aid regrowth. Dookie district shows lucerne growing on long wheat stubble, with reseeding and careful moisture-led growth leading to a robust yield.
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New South Wales
Jatherwice
Lucerne
New South Wales Department of Agriculture
Dookie
Genoa
Hairdresser and tobacconist shop notice
Walter Bursill, at Melville street Numerkeh, authorized by the Victorian Hairdressers Board to perform all kinds of hairdressing and tobacconist services. The warning declares careless words could endanger you and urges caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville-street
Numerkeh
Shelter trees offered for wind protection on farms
Seed list promotes Eucalyptus gomphocephala and Eucalyptus botryoides as shelter trees. Dense foliage and rapid growth touted. Plants 12 to 15 inches tall offered at 9 shillings per dozen, 65 shillings per hundred, pots included. Lemons Cronin's seedling stock lists Life bon Eureka varieties in 2, 3 and 4 year sizes with price tiers from 5 shillings 6 pence to 18 shillings per dozen or per hundred.
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Cronin
Life Bon
Eureka
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