Irrigation Debate Highlights Public Opinion Shift
A governor's tour through Victoria’s irrigated regions spurred remarks on irrigation’s value and risks. Elwood Mead faced early resistance but noted irrigation has proved its efficacy, saving many districts during drought and supporting key Goulburn Valley towns. Critics warn of overextension and capital limits, yet settlers find concentrated cultivation on smaller blocks often yields better returns.
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Sir Arthur Stanley
Victoria
Elwood Mead
Rochester
Bint Chrauph
Water Commission
Ateal
Wiantout
Melues
Goulbumm Valley
Anyaan
Miesus
No intention to import wheat into Victoria stated
The Siste Government expresses no plans to import wheat into Victoria. Officials clarify policy stance, emphasizing maintaining current supply and domestic production over external purchases, with no timeline or commitment for new imports.
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Siste
Victoria
Pith of the Budget Reveals Deficit and War Costs
The budget presented by Treasurer Afr Fisher outlines a total estimated deficit for 1913-14 of 1,416,264 with revenue 1,? million and expenditures across war and naval needs. It details loans from the British Government of 138,000,000, Treasury bills, naval college transfer costs, fleet and shipbuilding spending, and military provisions totaling 12,254,490 for military forces. A new tariff is expected to raise about 900,000, and land tax is projected to reach 2,700,000, higher than last year.
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Afr Fisher
Thursayy
IL Ig
Anstallan
Lea
Naval College
Nott Geelong
Jervis Bay
Sim
Heet
Aeet
Weioden
New Varieties of Wheat and Farm Trials Describe Dookie Currawa Compare
Reports on new wheat varieties and seed samples from Dookie College show Currawa seed outperform Federation in length and grain, with Bennell Bros winning the crop prize. Trials across fields note fallow effects and 7 cwt per acre yields with standard fertilizer. several varieties were tested by five farmers amid a poor season. Rear Admiral Alfred Mahan dies at 74 after 40 years in US Navy. obituary notes his naval scholarship and fame. A tragedy near Cobram: Mrs Scrivens loses three children in a house fire while away for water. mother’s rescue efforts fail and house and contents burn.
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Dabkie Agricultural College
Willel
Sir
Currawa
Dookie College
Currana Bay
Federation
Messrs Bennell Bros
Federation Wheat
Alfred. Mahan
Mahan
United States Navy
Thas
Brivis Jands
Sailorsaullor
Davald Scrivens
Berooga
Wiles
Cobram
Douala
Florence
Kathleen
Scrivens
Homie
Hames
Mde
Bok
James
Lemont
Cobra
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Saddlery & Harness
Hanley
Clege
Change Assurancs Co
C. Lamborn
Pilice Bros. Gilliesst
Frank Nixon
Wnedes Tires
Spmaster
Moore Street
Cail
Simon
de Pen
Paddy
Galedressine Sultan
Gilles Silvet
Nest Cheesbow
Jane
City Mutual Life Assurance Society Ltd
Australia
Victors
Collins Street
Melbourne
WM. Bennetts
Northern
Stephen Boesian
Witnol
Martin & Lonsdale
Jas. Wilson
Gillies Street
Richester
Tu Matustern Nes Hatin Reryiliam
Meye
Cotcte
Weiling
Tridl
Thos. Webster
Eagle
Jobbing Smith
M. Finnigan
Nide & Skin Merchant
Mackay Street
Allatieon and Co
T. Dynon
Dave
Auldeess— Victoria Hotel
Rochester Boot Emmorium
Stowk
E. Edwards
Ackay Street
Favaloro & Lopes Venetian
Flesteclass Fruit & Confectionery
Lillies Street
Scholten & Marsh
Coachbuilders
Queen St
Lytleton Terrace
Bendigo
Marsh
Marsh Dolicits
Rochfaler
Nols
Scholten and Marsh
Fayuass
John M‘gee
Campaspe Street
EIS
Frraers
Turnbe Orb
Haines
Amd Wit
Leggo
Northern Timber
Hardware ¢ Co. Pty. Ltd
Chester
Riverina
Tye and Co
Sylvi
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