Massive Wellington District Wheat Harvest Nearly 25 Million Bushels
Reports show the Wellington district stacking 25 million bushels of wheat in silos and yards with overflow bags along rail lines. Officials note 85 percent of incoming grain is rejected as shot or sprung, while total district storage nears 1.5 million bushels at silos and stacks, and forecasts expect about three million bushels in the 15 miles around Wellington once harvest ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I McGeachie
McGeachie
Wellington
Stacks A'l Mills and Railway
George Wilkins
Australian Wheat Board
Wilkins
Welington
W. Cook
Mc‘s Mill
A. Harvey
Farmers’ Co-operative Milling Company
Geurie
Muronbung
Yeo
Times
ELONG
Walmer
D. Baird
Arthurville
Daley
Nubingerie
Soldiers' Memorial Fund Appeal and Donations
Mr. A. C. Paige, honorary organiser of the Soldiers' Carnival in Wellington on March 13, appeals for donations to the Soldiers' Memorial Fund. He reports £315 already received in donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Paige
Wellington
Soldiers’ Memorial Fund
Australia Wheat Crop Worth 170 Million Pounds
Canberra reports officials estimate Australia's 147 48 wheat cheque will total about 170 million pounds, 35 million above September forecast. Basis of forecast is an estimate by Commonwealth statistician Dr Roland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Dept. of Commerce
Australia
Commonwealth Statistician
Roland
Dubbo Bowls Triumph Seals 19-Point Win Over Wel ington
Dubbo bowls beat Wel ington on the Dubbo green last Sunday by 19 points in pennant play. Beres Preston was edged by Stan Job in a tight match, 31-30, amid strong showings in weekends events. Key results include Job over Preston, and a dramatic semi with Esilman rink routing Truman’s side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbo
Welington
Beres Preston
Stan Job
S. Job
B. J. Preston
Patterson
Moulton
Everett
Esslman
F. Murray
J. Preston
V. Hiatt
H. Truman
Truman
Esilman
Ayling
V. Fulton
F. Batho
A. Smith
G. Collins
Pulton
Collins
E. Moulton
H. Esilman
B. Preston
E. Trimble
Job
W. Murray
P. Stinson
Dubbo Wins Pennant Match by Nineteen Points
In a Dubbo pennant match last weekend Dubbo defeated their opponent by nineteen points. The readable results list include players S Job J Patterson H Es in Gente R Bolton Irvine E Bry and score 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Job
J. Patterson
H. Es- In
Gente
R. Bolton
Irvine
E. Bry
Severe Weather Hits Wellington District
A severe thunderstorm swept Wellington and district on Monday, yielding 107 points in town and over 150 elsewhere. A narrow wind belt caused minor damage at Apsley and the Aborigine Mission Station roof. Temperatures remained high with 99 degrees Monday and rainfall in January reaching 332 points, the highest in six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Apsley
R. Tyacke
Polo Ground
Monthly stock sale yields 3200 sheep and 120 cattle
Wellington Associated Agents held a monthly sale listing 3200 sheep and 120 cattle with Metropolitan butchers and other centers. Cattle prices topped around £16 16s for steers and £18 1s for cows with calves. sheep varied from store crossbreds to Merino ewes in lamb, with strong demand and parity to recent rates. The next sale is scheduled for Tuesday 2nd March as owners are urged to notify selling agents with stock details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Orange
Pitt, Son and Badgery
B.L
Messrs
H. Williams
A. Wilkins
All Time Australian Crossbred Wool Price Set in Melbourne
In Melbourne at yesterday's wool sales an all time Australian crossbred wool price was achieved with 82d paid for a Polwarth clip, surpassing the previous best of 77d from Geelong. Merino greasy wool topped at 108 pence today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Geelong
Swimming last night's races general handicap summary
Key results from last night include Heat winners B Bennison Jee F Dyball and R McCormick, with finals led by J Haymes and B Bennison. Senior and junior point scores show Tuck McGill Reid and Condon taking top spots across 1100 and 54 yard events. Juvenile and junior divisions list Ireland Porter Farrugia Armstrong Porter as top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Bennison
J. Ee
ML Porter
F. Dyball
K. Tuck
G. Payne
R. McCormick
W. Reid
T. Dray
J. Haymes
R. MacCormick
Hest
BR. Tuck
RB. Hobson
A. Thomas
D. McGill
R. Tuck
J. Payne
B. Tuck
G. Miller
E. Condon
P. Dyball
M. Ireland
E. Porter
J. Farrugia
J. Armstrong
M. Porter
Liberal swing targets in state election race
The Liberal Party notes early nominations for 1950 state elections and identifies tight margins to decide Ashburnham Dubbo and Castlereagh. A 500 vote swing could win Ashburnham and Dubbo while 700 would take Castlereagh, signaling potential major fights and possible grant applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Party
Ashburnham
Dubbo
Castlereagh
Cliff Whitelocke
Narromine
Little Brothers Arrive Under Big Brother Scheme
Twenty two Little Brothers aged up to 17 arrived by sea on Monday to work on New South Wales farms under the Big Brother Scheme. They bring farm experience. Alongside them on the Orion are 22 English girl typists who will enter public service positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litttle Brothers
England
Ns.w. Farms
Orion
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Wton
Johnston E. R. Moulton
Dee Maes
Arthur a'Beckett
George Paul Ae
Neil McLeod
Doug Baird
Western Store & Nan Ltd
Nan
George Key
Sydney University Oval
Queensland
J. Braund
Beverly Hills
Sydney
Mr. Braund
Little Brothers
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