International Harvester to Build Tractors at Geelong Plant
International Harvester plans a 1.63 million pound expansion at Geelong to manufacture McCormick Deering tractors and International trucks. Production expected January 1948 with 2500 new jobs, 1000 at Geelong and 1500 at branch plants, supported by government backing and a 600-strong dealer network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester Company
Geelong
International Harvester
Gee Flons
McCormick-Deering International
International Motor Tucks
North Shore
R. B. Bradley
International Harvester Company of Australia Pty. Ltd
Bradley
Secondary Industries Commission
Department of ‘Trade and Customs
Department of Commerce and Agriculture
Department of the Treasury
Vitoria
Australia
International Harvester Organization
Brarley
Harvester
Ex-Service Women Training as Nurses Expanded
The Ministry of Post War Reconstruction outlines expanding eligibility for ex service women to train as nurses under the Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme. Criteria include service of at least six months and discharge, with allowances for living, dependants, and board, varying by hospital pay rates. refresher courses are available for holders of nursing certificates. Applications open to June 20, 1947, or 12 months from discharge, with early applications encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Post War Reconstruction
Bea
Ministry of Post, War Reconstruction
Masonic Chambers
North Terrace
Adelaide
Walk Into My Parlour Opens Journal Serial Policy Shift
Dorothy Eden leads an Australian Journal holiday issue with a new policy halving serial parts to three monthly segments. The story follows a lovable yet possessive mother and her three suitors as they cope with evolving independence amid humour romance and adventure by Frank Nunn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Dorothy Eden
Frank
Nunn
R. Ross Annett
Rui Chester
RB. G. Perry
Rex Grayson
Keith Douglas Young
Walter Wynne
Joyce West
Cricket score report Mokota Association at 187 for 7
Mokota Association innings posted 187 for 7 with Lucas 64 and Ashby 87 not out leading. Jarold Daly and Kerin took key overs for Jamestown Bundaleer. Kerin 1/38 and Dyer 1/18 among bowlers. Sundries 12, total 129 in reply as Ashby and Miller top-scored in a brisk chase. Shorter hours joke closes with a quip about time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mokota Association
C. Lucas
M. Connors
B Clift
R. Jarman
Li.w
Daly
R. Colling
McCarthy
H Daly
A. Collins
Stpd
J. Daly
CHF
J. Kerin
KR. Case
Jamestown-Bundaleer
Miller
RR. Dyer
Lions
Manuel
Ashby
R. Clift
W. Ashby
H Miller
Siviour
A. Kelly
B Miller
R. Slattery
Willis
Case
K. Milley
Treatment of Dairy Cattle and Hygiene in the Dairy
A letter emphasizes absolute cleanliness in dairy operations to protect both animals and humans. It highlights fly control with DDT, water trough sanitation with calcium chloride phosphoric acid and sodium chloride, hypochlorite as a germ killer, and assures milk fever and mastitis prevention. The author J Rundle invites contact for assistance.
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Cess
J. Rundle
The Railway Dog Pensions at Journey’s End
A verse about the railway dog famed for world wide fame and hard work. The poem follows his mornings at dawn, tea and toast, the long road, and the daily patrol with porters and trains. It notes how workers relied on him, and hints at retirement on a pension after a life of service.
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Fowler
Matthews
Matthews Emporium
Gladstone
Chrome
Stainless
W. L. Palmer & CO
Ayr Street
Jamestown
E. K. Edwards
Subway
Main Street
Boxall
Roneberg
Jack Brown Dry Cleaner
Elder
Smiths
James Bros
Cross Street
Cricket
Bill
Jim
S.A. Hardwoods Ltd
Wirrabara
Eens
E. J. Kranz. Caltowie
Bank of New South Wales
Wales
Bank OF
New South Wales
Chevrolet
P. J. McCarthy
Oldsmobile
Buick Sales and Service
Laura Ice & Produce Co. Ltd
Golden North
Golden North Dairy Products
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