Record of 1926 harvest gains and hospital plea at Footscray
Report from Hospital Advocate Hugh Vo Melay Pty Ltd notes record Australian output of stripper harvesters in 1926 with drought reduced yields in Queensland but strong harvests elsewhere. Mallee farmers benefit from header machines and Australian made reap and binder demand rises. Footscray MLA Jack Holland urges urgent public hospital for Footscray and Sunshine, condemning unused funds and vowing continued agitation.
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Hugh Vo Melay
Footscray Football Club Prepares For Annual Meeting
The Footscray Football Club schedules its annual meeting for Tuesday February 8. Incumbent Dr. McCarthy may face opposition from Mr Thomas Pavey of Kingsville. Secretary candidate contenders include Dr Mceweek, Mr Vic Lamenon, and Mr Jack Harper of Yarraville, with MeCon McCarthy not seeking the post.
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Footscray Football Club
McCarthy
Thomas Pavey
Kingsville
Clarrie Newhele
MceCo
Week
Vic. Lamenon
Jack Harper
Yarraville
MeCon McCarthy
The Advocate free Australia distribution offer
The Advocate will be posted free to any address in Australia for 2/2 per quarter.
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Australia
Council clears dangerous well dump plan in safety note
A Che Associate report from January notes the council under Dr Drayton approved emptying the Sheela sweepings into the disused well at Wright and Edwards reserve. Critics, including the writer, warned the spot attracts children and frogs. After two months, the note urges action to remove the danger. Safety First notes.
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Che
Dr Drayton
Wright & Edward's
Advertising Policy Statement by Spearmint Maker
Thomas Wrigley of Spearmint declares strong faith in newspaper advertising spending about a million dollars annually to reach the buying public. He argues city and local papers are read by nearly everyone and offer quick, cost effective exposure for goods.
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Thomas Wrigley
Dr Ray Mond Robinson Returns Home After Railway Accident
The victim of the recent railway accident Dr Ray Mond Robinson has left hospital and returned to his home. He walked with a stick and his left arm hung limp but he can move his fingers and expects to regain full use. He did not see the train until it was close and cannot recall the impact. He praises Dr Cyril Tonkin and the nurses as he acknowledges his luck in surviving.
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Raymond Robinson
Advocate Office
Cyril Tonkin
Robinson
Five Mile Geelong Road Nears Completion In Victoria
The five mile strip between Kororoit Creek and Point Cook aerodrome is nearing completion by Victorian Heads Ltd at a cost of £50,000. The road will feature a solid foundation, two feet of bitumen asphaltic concrete, a three foot wide concrete kerb, and high gravel banks for safety. It is poised to become one of the country’s finest for heavy and fast traffic, with a five year maintenance guarantee and expected minimal upkeep for 15 to 20 years.
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Kororoit Creek
Point Cook
Pridham Estate Bequeaths £12400 to Widow and Children
The late Thomas Pridham of W. J. Pridham Pty Ltd Braybrook left an personal estate valued at £12,400 to his widow and children. He was a brother to W. J. Pridham a former Braybrook Shire Council member.
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Thomas Pridham
W. J. Pridham
Little's Fine Effort Sugar Trade Picnic
The Colonial Sugar Refining Company employees at Yarraville held their annual picnic at Queenscliff on Saturday, with about 1600 attendees enjoying perfect weather. The article notes Queenscliff as a tourist hub near Melbourne and mentions local history and nearby spots, including Buckley’s capture site and the Price Tragedy quarry.
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Colonial Sugar Refining Company
Yarraville
Queenscliff
Melbourne
Shortlands Bluff
Buckley
Price
Maurice Frere
Marcus Clark
Sorrento
Queenachd
Point Lonsdale
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Dr. Robinson
Footscray
Jack Holland
M.L.A
Footsory
Sunshine
Mc Holland
Legislative Assembly
Sunshine : Estate
New Albion State School
Albion
Selwyn Park
Braybrook Shire Council
Hugh McKay & Sons Pty. Ltd
Devonshire Road
Geelong
Sunshine Rifle Club
Williamstown
Littie
Little
Harris
Mortimer Ik ' Ho Bigneli
Ai Fletcher
J. Waddell
Saville
Io Harper
Raymond As
Ey Yarwoor
Waddell
Dumbrell
Cypreee
Than
the Colonial Gas Association Limited
Grand Theatre
Paisley Street
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