Premiers to discuss drought relief in Canberra meeting
Premiers will discuss drought relief at the Premiers Conference in Canberra on October 8 followed by an Agricultural Council meeting. State Agriculture Departments have been asked to supply estimates of drought relief needed. the Commonwealth will consider cash grants to farmers, likely limited to Victoria and South Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Agricultural Council
Commonwealth
Lo Ig
Victoria
South Australia
Ceiling Prices for Chaff Fixed by South Australia Official
Lt. Col. McCann announced new ceiling prices for chaff in South Australia after the recent rise in first quality hay prices. The scheme sets wholesale and retail caps for city, suburban, and country sales, with extras for small lots and transport costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ¥. J. McCann
South Australia
Adelaide
Pai
McCann
Water shortage at Laura reaches critical stage
Local report notes a serious water shortage at Laura with hospital and MMU supplies nearly exhausted. An urgent appeal was sent to the Premier for relief as Mr. E. Pope from the Water Department visited Laura on Wednesday to assess aid options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
E. Pope
Water Department
Port Germein District Council notes and decisions
September meeting notes report attendance, apologies, and a change of delegate for the Local Government Association. Discussions cover drought policy on livestock prosecutions, permit needs for kerbing repairs, freezing works site options, tenders for council office painting, and council rates. Reports from officers and attendance at NF and GA meetings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crs
Arthur
S. Giles
S. G. Stone
T. J, Stephens
A. M.mahood
J.C. McCallum
Hy, Dickson
Dr. Williams
Local Government Association
Dr. Stowe
Dept
Adelaide
Department of War Organisation of Industry
D.C. of
Gladstone
Waharoo
Cr. Giles
Cr. Mahood
N.F. FA
Stone
Stopes
McCaldn
Willowne
Gregory
Ranger
Gladstone District Council debates deputations and roads
The September 1 1944 Gladstone District Council meeting discussed deputations to Canberra and Adelaide on freezing works at Gladstone plus road projects Yangya Manatoo and Caltowie. Notices from health agriculture and fire control featured as did payments and committee reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaistone
L.G
Assuc
Jamestown
SAR
Arrett
Act
Liquid Fuel Control Board
Dept. of Health
Caliberra
Gladstone
Dept. of Agriculture
J. A. Lyons
Wallaroo
Caniel
Haye
Cy. Potter
R.S.L. Ve
LG. Association
Adelaide
Lehmann
Page
Potter
Canberra
Cr. Lehmann
Cr. Deeble
Black
NFFA
NDC & CA
H. M. Pastor
FF Assoc
Dr. Potter
Cr. Page
Yangya
Manatoo
Cr. Black
Cr. Potter
Lyons
Pretty wedding links Roocke and Borgas in Sept ceremony
A Saturday wedding joined Normal Roocke of Booleroy Centre and Daphne Borgas of Yundiah. The bride wore white slipper satin with a veil and carried white flowers. Bridesmaids Valma Borgas and Stella Rooke wore pink and blue gowns. Best man Gil Roorke and groomsman K. H. Horgas attended. About 90 guests attended the reception with usual toasts. Rev I J Traeger officiated as umpire. Cliff Winter served as MC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal Roocke
UT. Rovcke
Booleroy Centre
Daphne Borgas
Ay, Borgas
Yundiah
Valma Borgas
Stella Rooke
Admission Tickets Rolled in Bulk Noted for Mailing
Bulk admission tickets offered in rolls of 1 000 with numbers and fractional prices listed. Rolls priced at 57 each or 246 4 varying units. Tax and postage included by mail on receipt of postal notes or stamps.
Laura Ice and Produce Coy Limited Market Update
The firm reports rising dairy and poultry activity with increased cream and butter production to meet local demand. Egg production is at a district high with price adjustments by the Deputy Egg Controller. Prices for dressed poultry and other items are listed, urging suppliers to send in ready-for-csale stock and use cold storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden North
Tnis Istrict
Gift evenings honor two brides to be at church
At Jamestown Presbyterian Sunday School Room on September 13 members and friends hosted a gift evening for Miss Margaret Carmichael before her marriage to Corporal Armstrong. Rev J Gibson led prayers and speeches while Miss N Lewis, Mr R McLennan, and Miss Joan Davies performed. A second party for Miss Greta Knauerhouse preceded her betrothal to Lance Sergeant Ross Laurie with similar tributes and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Presbyterian Sunday School
Margaret Carmichael
L Cpl. Armstrong
J. ©. Gibson
N. Lewis
R. McLennan
Joan Davies
Margaret
Ry McLennan
Roma Hall
Zimmermann
W. Rosstui
Geau Crawford
Carmichael
Auld Jang Syne
Greta Kuncurhase
Laura Baptist Hall
Lag Ross Laurie
Raaf
K. J. Chatfield
Mn J. Bowker
Messrs
Shephard
A. J. Walter
Miss Knauerhouse
Lac Ross Lawrie
Pte. C. Wild
Gertie Hale
Lettie Barlim
Rhonda Shitubeer
A. We Walter
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The
Battle For
Russia
Britain
Jamestown Institute
Europe
Stalingrad
United States
Caltowie
Pam
P. R. McCallum
Publican’s Booth
Baby Jennings
L. M. Walter
P.c
Christian Science Monitor
Monitor
Australia
Smooth
Magasine Sectiset
M. Landers
Main SE
J. R. Watkins
Port Germein
J. F. Q/Neill
J. R. Potter
G. M. Black
J. G. Deehie
M. H. Page
J. Cockinen
J. C.thomson
Corresponder
Cr. Flack
Denbow
Cale Towie Road
Caltowie Road
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
Beecham
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
William Boyd
Russell Hayden
Andy Clyde
Frances Clifford
Morris Anikum
Inglis
Dairy Farmers
R. J. Finlayson
J. H. Smour & Sons
Bakers
Jamestown and
International Harvester Agent
International Harvester Company OF Australia
FN24
North Terrace
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