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Newspaper
Ultima And Chillingollah Star
Location
Ultima, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
2
A broad notice urges buyers to peruse property listings for sale across the Southern Districts and New South Wales. It mentions land offerings and warnings tied to real estate transactions and public notices.
Letters from Lieut G L Crawford serving with the Royal Irish Guards report he is well awaiting censor approval for details. Dr Rowan has left the district and his accounts must be paid to his solicitors Tatchell Dunlap Smalley and Balmer. A public meeting at Ultima public hall aims to discuss hiring a local medical practitioner. Victoria records show two cold registration highs, with temperatures near 11 below and 61 years of severe cold remembered. Windmill and water supply issues plague Toorak as engines fail to move wheels, leaving the storage tank at 84 feet and water taps dry. A future improvement may restore pressure for firefighting needs.
Empire Day was celebrated at the local school on May 24 with a morning program of geography readings recitations and songs of imperial character. The National Anthem and Union Jack salutes marked the event followed by a lively afternoon with parent addresses and a varied list of performances by children including recitations songs and a small tea reception.
A large attendance enjoyed a schoolyard picnic with tea at 6 o clock and a lively program led by Miss Pedersen and Miss Crowley Central. Results include Under-Girl ElisIa Proctor and multiple age group winners from Connor to Jilbert, with strong public participation and close racing throughout.
A new Commonwealth War Loan issue is launched on the Australian market offering 4.4 percent interest repayable at par after 94 years with six months interest paid in advance. The piece appeals to nationwide patriotism, notes ease of small investments, and urges Australians, including farmers and pastoralists, to fund the war effort amid Britain’s extended conflict.
Government reports show advances totaling over 212 000 to farmers under the wheat pool scheme. Payments cover seed purchases and crop improvements with 73 000 already allocated for need and fodder. Liens have been registered on crops for the 2016 harvest to protect advances amid high demand and scarce supplies.
A historical notice describes a bluestone pickle for wheat from the New South Wales Department of Agriculture. It specifies proportions of bluestone to water, methods of dissolving the crystal, vessel materials, and immersion steps to preserve wheat germination and quality.
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