Big Cut in US Foreign Aid Bill Passes Senate
The U S Senate approved the foreign aid bill for 6 447 730 750 dollars, sending it to the White House for President Truman to sign. The tally was 50 to 11, far below the 7 900 million sought, with debate over restrictions on sales of strategic materials to the Soviet bloc and Britain.
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Clifton Association Fixtures Fixture results in Clifton tennis fixtures
Clifton Association reports results across Grade AI and A2, with Pilton defeating Nobby by eight games in AI and Pilton and Nobby tied 41-41 in A2. Mount Sibley fell to Fairview by 21, Felton East beat Clifton by 11, and Giralda defeated Felton Fast by 29. Teams named include Fett Harvey Mackie Whittle and Harvey, Ward Bulfin Collard Parker Jorgensen Kuhn, Wills Hatley Kirkwood Mengel and several others.
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B. Harvey
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J. Pacholke
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Mount Sibbley
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Winers
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D. Hatley
G. Shelley
D Obrien
E. Kirkwood
I. Mengel
H. Hungerford
R Heiler
D. Hogarth
D. O'Brien
D. Hogart
Big Drop in New South Wales Wheat Plantings
Sydney reports a NSW wheat crop drop of about 500000 acres versus last season. Estimated impact includes a potential £73 million loss in wheat sales and no exports, with other states possibly supplying NSW. Continuous rain hindered sowing, reducing plantings from 4.02 million to 2.7 million acres. Queensland moves to bulk handling for a record crop, forecasting 18 to 20 million bushels pending harvest. Toowoomba notes 6163026 bushels delivered to pool No. 15, with 4437575 raised and 1725450 stored. sorghum rising as a feeding substitute, some SA shipments may be canceled.
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Farmers and Setters' Association
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Commonwealth
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Queensland
State Wheat Board
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Pittsworth
Natcha
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South Australia
No Improvement in Tobacco Prices at Mareeba Sales
In Mareeba yesterday 150 tons of leaf were offered with no price gains. Mr. R. E. Leinster stated growers receive about 20d per lb this year compared with last year’s average once lower grades are excluded. The issue hinges on more Australian leaf used by manufacturers to qualify for concessional excise duties. Growers express bitter disappointment after rising costs and lower returns. Average price around 100d per lb. top price 1s 6d for Bengali and Norman’s Bowen bale. Sales continue Friday.
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Budget Position Not Up to Estimate in Canberra
Canberra faces a likely shortfall of about £10 million for the financial year as revenue and expenditure show a smaller surplus than budgeted. Initial figures suggest a surplus near £164 million instead of £114 million, prompting questions over state underwriting and loan market timing.
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Protest over Murray replace Papua New Guinea official
In Sydney the Anglican Bishop of New Guinea condemned Colonel Murray’s removal as administrator, urging reconsideration and appealing to British and Australian leaders. The move, two years before his term ends, sparked regional outrage.
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Commonwealth Butter Price Fix Debate Sparks Dairy Talks
MARYBOROUGH says the Commonwealth should fix the butter price for five years and not pass it to the States. Mr J P Mahoney warns of possible disruption without a combined State Commonwealth arrangement amid forecasted price rises. MELBOURNE notes a reduced butter subsidy to be announced today with ministers of all States. Expected changes include higher retail butter prices from July 1 and a push for Commonwealth control over ex factory prices amid the five year guarantee plan.
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Protest Stop Will Paralyse Wide Area
Western New South Wales industry to be paralyzed as a one day stoppage by miners across Lithgow Portland Kandos and allied unions including AE PEDFA Iron Workers Union and Australasian Society of Engineers. J N King of Western Miners Federation led the call amid support from other unions and a compulsory conference called by Coal Industry Tribunal. Some Lithgow small arms workers opposed the strike while Australasian Society of Engineers chose to stay at work.
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Marg Conference Fails to Decide on Dockyard Strike
In Sydney a Marg conference between AGTU and nine metal trades unions yielded no decision. A mass meeting of 1500 striking dockyard workers is planned, with ACTU Emergency Committee expected to back continuing the strike while officials urge a return to work. The meeting at Leichhardt Stadium may also lift the ship ban on 44 vessels.
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Wide Search For British Mailbag Gang
London detectives led by Scotland Yard carried out a large scale operation flashing over many streets as part of the pursuit of the British mailbag gang. A gang member’s confession revealed the May 21 post office van heist in London yielded 280000 pounds, with members allegedly hiding in the London area and most of the loot still unspent.
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Garden Notes June Planting And Flowering Guide
Garden Notes outlines June tasks for the flower garden including sowing ageratum lyssum antirrhinums carnations chrysanthemums and various flowering perennials. It also lists early bulbs such as anemone lagapanthus calla and tuberose, to plant hedge climbers roses geraniums and ornamental trees and shrubs.
Iris varieties and cultivation tips for season garden color
The iris varieties discussed include Bearded Iris Spanish Iris Dutch Iris and Jay Iris. They tolerate varied soils with compost or bone dust and benefit from well-worked manure. Bearded Iris thrives in sun or half shade while Spanish Dutch and Jay Iris prefer moist or well-drained soils with suitable enrichment for better blooms.
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NSW Coal Production Near Record High
Canberra reports coal production in New South Wales for the current financial year shows 12,283,100 tons of black coal with most months ahead of average, excluding December and January, while annual output aims to meet a 7,4000 ton target for the year 1990-51, according to Commonwealth statistician figures released yesterday.
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