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Newspaper
Quambatook Times
Location
Quambatook, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
3
Fragmentary notes from the Quambatook Times dated December 1 1915 report wartime measures such as fines, travel limits, and passport controls, plus political activity like parliamentary committees and recruitment drives. The item mentions casualty figures, harvests, and local community notes including church services, school staffing changes, harvest work, and a brewing license controversy.
The Ultima Progress Association reports trains four per week on certain days and opposes a motor trolley. A parliamentary committee will review extending the railway from Manangatang to Boston on the Murray River, with locals urged to contribute data. A tennis team visit, local crops face weather impacts, and wheat shipments to Melbourne mills dominate regional news.
A correspondent defends town residents while denouncing an odious comparison in The Times. He urges Pro Bono Publico and others to attend meetings, address wheat price discussions, and boost civic effort to spur progress after a poor season. The letter, dated Nov 29 1816, calls for regular attendance and greater public-spirited action.
Wheat and oats are expected to yield cod while barley shows average returns. Warden and Firbank wheat crops look very fine near 3 tons of hay per acre. Federation crop late sown should be payable. experimental plots face some losses from wild oats. 300 varieties weeded. new beardless barleys tested to extend green fodder use and ease threshing.
Chinkapook hosts a Red Cross League concert and coffee social on Thursday evening last led by Mr John Sutherland J.P. The event was a district success with record attendance due to ticket sales and public notice. The programme featured piano overture by Mr Holt, song by Mr H Clements, recitation by Miss Emily Kelly, and more.
Last week end prices are reported for various commodities with multiple quality levels. Prices show higher bids for several items including Lead, Wheat, and Chilean products, while some markets show nominal values and adjustments.
The report details barley and wheat prospects for 1070, noting little rust and good growth with improved weather. It cites limited flag smut in Wiruwera, stock feeding implications, and favorable yields per acre for green crops./Land and crop conditions include wheat and maize sowing, and a wool clip near 19 bales.
A local printer proclaims leadership in job printing, offering fast turnaround and reliable service for business forms, promotional materials, and daily needs. The ad highlights competitive pricing and a readiness to handle bulk orders for offices and shops.
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