07 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Ouyen Mail
Location
Ouyen, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
1
A fragment mentions a forthcoming small payment from the office, noting it will be welcomed as much as larger sums. The text emphasizes small contributions, likening pounds to shillings, and the value of the little things.
Reopened despite lack of parental funding and teacher shortages. Reports mention a military bottle note voyage, infant deaths due to a centipede, ear hospital visit, a Caleb branch farewell presentation, and upcoming events including a Novelty Fair and a destiny sale season.
A letter to the editor argues farmers should form strong cooperative organizations to control harvest sales and reduce reliance on external buyers. It endorses building co ops to meet London market demand, suggesting strong producer power will resolve many difficulties and invite open debate in the column.
A correspondent references the January issue and urges the Dayen Barmers Flour Milling Company registration progress. He argues directors must clarify the situation, noting farmers should grasp the plan and shareholders should act to enable a start.
A letter to the editor discusses an Ouyen V F U member's plan to urge farmers to refuse signing machinery bills due before March. It cites local firms renewing notes during drought and delaying settlements, with some post-dated schemes involving commissions. Farmers face lessons from practices affecting payments and renewals.
A deputation led by Mitshell Calduw Nitschke Britt O Loushlin and Walter urged Walpeup Shire Council to fund improvements on a sandhill laden route to Desert Cayenach. They offered £50 toward a £200 project while noting parish limits and ratepayer input.
A colonial postal note rule bans affixing stamps to postal notes after April 1. Previously some users added stamps to round up small amounts, causing postal difficulties. After the date post offices will use stamps on notes, though senders may still attach stamps for recipients to use normally.
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