French Consulate Attache Target of Sydney Police Report
A high level police report will be sent to the French Consul General in Canberra regarding the conduct of a French Consulate attache in Sydney on Sunday night. The attache’s car allegedly struck a flower pot, followed by a solicitor who chased the driver to Dover Heights, where a crash occurred. Police found wine bottles at the diplomat’s fence and alleged insulting language toward Australians.
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Sydney
Anberra
Supt
H. Randall
C.J. Delaney
New South Wales
Dover Heights
Casket sale in Brisbane mayoral draw hits three draws
The Golden Casket manager Mr. F. Burke said the first draw occurred Tuesday, another yesterday, and a third draw likely today. He noted the £15,000 prize and that the casket would probably be sold next.
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Brisbane
F. Burke
Kenya Faces Christmas Under Threat of Terror
Reports warn of heightened terrorist activity in Kenya as troops stay alert. Local families prepare for holidays with rifles and revolvers nearby, signaling persistent security concerns across the country.
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Kenya
Nooris
Ace
Management and Staff Message Outline
Fragmentary OCR text shows a generic note from management and staff. No clear event, date, or named entities are readable to establish a concrete news item or outcome. Summary reflects uncertain source content and lacks actionable details.
Advantage in the Toss in Test Match Picks Spin Power
Melbourne preview says outcome may hinge on toss and pitch aging with seven days play possible over Christmas. Australia fielding no off spinner, relying on Johnston Ring and Benaud. South Africa counts on Tayfield to batter spin. Barnes named in New South Wales squad to face South Africa on January 15 at the Cricket Ground.
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Melbourne
Australia
South Africa
Tan Johnson
Bill Johnston
Doug Ring
Ritchie Benaud
Hugh Tayfield
Barnes
Sydney
N.3.w
Sid Barnes
Cricket Ground
K. R. Miller
S.C. Barnes
R. Benaud
R. Briggs
J. Burke
S. Carroll
J. de Courcy
I. Craig
A. Davidson
R. Lind Wall
A. Morris
G. Trueman
Perth
Nimetees
Ron Archer
Western Australia
Archer
Queensland
Ken
Harry Gorringe
Gorringe
Mackay
Charlie Walker
South Australey
Garden Notes Seeds and flowers listed in garden sowing mix
The text recalls a list of flowers such as alyssum amaranthus and asters with vegetables notes. It mentions sowing beans French butter vegetable marrow and sweet potato cuttings in the kitchen garden.
Pansy Culture Tips for Beds Borders and Displays
Garden notes advise massing pansies nine inches apart for a ground cover effect. Grow in rich light soil with good drainage and ample water but no wet feet. Seed in a cool box, transplant when large, and space 15 inches for exhibition blooms. Feed with liquid manure at the bud stage and remove spent blossoms. Noted varieties include Engelmann's Giants Rogeli Giants Ullswater Blue and Masterpiece.
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Gradenor Rg
Ophelia
Engelmann
Tick control methods for cattle in dairy sheds outlined
The Department outlines recommended DDT spray strengths for cattle tick control, advising 1 percent solution for power or bucket sprays and up to 2 to 4 percent with hand atomisers. Schedules include using milking machine engines to drive spray pumps with approved layouts to prevent dairy contamination, plus a pint atomiser in pails for treated cows.
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Department of Ajculture and Stock
Dairying
Thorn Apples and Daturas Poison in Seeds and Feed
Thorn apples or daturas including castor oil plant are poisonous. The coarse plants with pale green appearance secrete a repulsive odor and yield globular seeds that contaminate grain crops. Seeds and plant parts in stock foods can cause fatal poisoning, especially when ingested in hay, chaff, or meal.
Preserving Egg Quality in Hen Nesting and Materials
The Poultry Branch of the Department of Agriculture outlines nest protection to maintain egg quality. recommendations cover nest comfort, odor free materials, and prevent egg breakage, with options like straw shavings sawdust sand and shell grit. Shavings and sawdust dry and clean feet, while pine wood residues reduce staining. Three daily egg gatherings improve cleanliness, though twice daily may work in low production periods.
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Poultry Branch
Department of Agriculture and Stock
Railway Sackings in Melbourne Warn of Redundant Staff
Railwaymen in country locomotive running sheds will be dismissed today due to decreased goods traffic creating surplus labour. Conferences are under way between the Railways Commissioners and the Labour Cabinet to keep dismissals to a minimum.
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Melbourne
Railways
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