Wimmera Wheat Country Shows Progressive Farming
In the Wimmera district wheat growing has advanced rapidly due to land quality climate and a progressive farming ethos. Falls and methods have evolved with graded seed and manuring while harvest relies on modern machinery, including disc harrows and jumper systems. Prices for land rise, yields stay high despite wet sowing, and soils show contrasting lime content affecting workability.
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J. Leith Gillespie
B.ag.sc
Nhill Gatnet
F. W. Reithus
Jas
Eee
Wimmera
Australia
Lon
Deutscher
Murton
Victoria
Trajan
St Albans Tennis Club Nearing Full Strength
The reforming St Albans tennis club enhances its court with fencing and ongoing improvements funded by near £4 from recent entertainment. A Feb 10 friendly against Sydenham ended 26 all as Kain disrupted play. The cricket club reports a durable concrete wicket while not in association matches, and the new St Albans school approaches completion to host 135 pupils.
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Sydenham
Kain
St. Albans
Progress Association Meeting Notes Feb report and protests
The Progress Association met at the Mechanics Institute on Monday February 18. Reports covered water and electric light. A deputation will be sent to Keilor Shire Council for information on building regulations. Members voiced dissatisfaction with the sanitary service and resolved to protest in writing.
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Progress Association
Mechanics’ Institute
Keilor
Harvest Festival Service Held at Local Church
The Harvest Festival service in connection with the local Church of England will be held on Sunday March 2. Services are at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m.
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Church of England
Wimmera Farmers Embrace Concrete Homes and Efficient Schemes
Farmers praise the concrete farm house trend for durability and fire resistance as land prices stay reasonable. The horse stock improves with compact, hardy breeds and stallion programs. Farm sheds cut depreciation by protecting implements, boosting wheat yields and prompt adoption of efficient housing and machinery storage.
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Pisa
Wimmera
Man Discovers Fiancée’s Yearlong Dress Expenditure
A practical note from a friend recalls that during wedding preparations he learned the Countess had spent more than a year’s dress budget. The remark hints at financial tensions in the planned alliance and underscores practical concerns over lavish wardrobe costs.
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M.p.s
Hampshire Rd
Sunshine
A.I.F
ST. Albans News
Williamstown
Scovell
Spurling
Hi Trang Aid
Poolscray
Forwood
Scovell & Spurlikg
Nicholon
Footscray
A. Harley
Sunshine and District
Joe Cox
Wgod, Coal and Coke Merchants
Sunshine Station
Sunshine Property Exchange
O’brien & Fox
Vincent J, Ocbrien
Hampshire Road
Bunnett, Deason & Co
Sunshine and
Box Hill
Electrical Contractors
W. R. Mooney
Liverpool
London and Globa Insurance Company
Devonshire Road
Vivian Harrison
Hartley
Flinders Street
Melbourne
Telephone Central
O’brien & Fox's Estate Agency
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