Milk production in Australia dips in NSW and Queensland
Australian whole milk output for the year is forecast near 1000 million gallons, about 200 million less than last year, with declines concentrated in New South Wales and Queensland due to drought. Butter exports drop to 9 400 tons in the 11 months to May 1952, while local butter prices rise and consumption weakness threatens the stabilisation fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of New South Wales
N.S.W
Queensland
Western Australia
Australian Petroleum and Cotton
Bank For New South Wales
Bang Goes Sixpence in Britain and Scotland’s Silver
The piece notes ninety two million silver threepenny bits in circulation in Britain with Scotland holding most of them. A Saxon cynic might joke about their use in silver collections. A Shanghai rickshaw boy described the coin as the “Scotchman’s sixpence” to illustrate traveling stories.
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Treas
Britain
Scotland
Bang
Shanghai
BBC
Mt Helena Community Handles Elections And Local News
At the August meeting of Mt Helena Progress Association new officers were elected President Peter White and Secretary Jack Coyle. Mrs. Dave Kennedy attended the Perth conference of the CWA. Hills Hockey Association delegates attended Mundaring. Mt Helena sits third in the Premiership and aims for finals. Road works caused quagmires after a grader, Junior Farmers dance faltered, and a Mt Helena fundraiser plans a dance on August 22 for Arthur Collinson who is recovering in plaster.
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Local Progress Association
Peter White
Jack Coyle
Dave Kennedy
Mt. Helena
C.W.A
Perth
Joan McVicar
John Gianni
Hills Hockey Association
Mundaring
Road Board
Athur Collinson
Arthur
Mt Hel ena Triumph 3 0 At Mount In Hockey Match
Mt Helena hockey team defeated Wundowie 3 0 at the Mount with all goals credited to Kath Farrell. Vera Rdelich and Greta showed form for Wundowie, while Ethel Sturges stood out for Mt Helena. Joan Evicar and Lil Gianni directed their sides as local progress notes included a Busy Bee and window display drives.
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Mt. Helena
Wundowie
the Mount
Kath Farrell
Verardelich
Greta
Ethel Sturges
JoaneVicar
Lil Gianni
United
Social Darts Match Boosts Local Club Revival
Exponents of the game staged a Victoria Hotels versus Freemasons social darts night at the Victoria last week. The home team won 23 15 after close rounds with J Jaworski achieving the evening’s highest score, followed by J Higgs. Victoria players are listed first in each encounter with singles and doubles results showing a mixed, tight competition.
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Darts Association
Freemasons
Victoria
J. Jaworski
Jack Higgs
C. D. Williams
V. Grundy
Leo Thompson
J. Higgs
J. Gregson
A. Melbin
F. Ohde
F. Cook
E. Ellery
F. Johnson
M. Leeder
J. Ryan
Cyril Williams
H. Fullwood
F. H. Cook
K. Jagulnicki
M. Hostler
K. Berry
A. Storey
J. McAuliffe
T. Dudzik
J. Butler
H. de Mamie
J. Smith
W. Buckingham
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Toodyay
Eas. Gpo
Ausustin
Tourer
Austin
Beavis Bros
Northam
N. M. Clancy
R. J. Buchan
Progress Association
Tim Ellis
Wally Kelly
Red Cross
P. & C. Association
John Mitton
Baby Ross
Believe Ross
Anne
Ray Bell
C. H. Williams
L. Thompson
Johnson
Jagulnicki
Jaworski
Berry
Storey
Butler
Smith
Dudzik
de Ma
New
Electrolux
Brian Buzzard & Co
Home Builders
Toodyay Valley
Co-op
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