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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1934
Page
10
A shires conference on agriculture discussed noxious weeds and the roles of landholders. The Department of Agriculture proposed information dissemination and potential penalties for failure to control weeds, while talks on pastures protection and insurance for Totens care were debated.
The Presbyterian Assembly debated an amendment on Dr Anguiss issue and creed revision. After a conference of principals and supporters, the amendment was accepted by a large majority with no further action, pending the General Assembly of Australia. Rev AC White urged unity, calling the compromise worth two years of delay.
Mr FE J Rafferty resigns as assistant secretary of the Alice Beery ole the Boxall Agricultural Whol Society amid ill health. The council names AL W Skidmore as assistant secretary and accountant, announcing duty rearrangements among society officers.
The Wheat Commission advocates urgent relief for South Australian farmers. Adelaide Chamber of Commerce president Mr A A Sippson says the appeal follows a request from a group of local growers seeking financial aid and timely support.
At a Forbes Conservative Dairy Society board meeting last week directors agreed to pay 4d per lb for fine crude and 7d per lb for second grids supplies during April. Sixteen tons of butter were produced that month from cream supplied by J Mc Mullion and Wl OAL Wirklet, with Geauth Brow of Varma noted among attendees. Dry weather reduced early month supplies as pigment costs rose per pound.
The Cabinet intends to push through a slate of measures in the Legislative Assembly this week including the Sydney Corporation Amendment Business Names Bill Pastures Protection Bill National Library Amendment and Police Offences Bill. In the Upper House debates are expected on amendments to the Printing Act and a Market Hoard regulation plus a Leather and Marriages Amendment.
George Julius, president of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, warned that noxious weeds were expanding across valuable country. He said weeds had elevated in threat for years, with recent introductions within two years now out of control and harming primary production.
The Orange Base Hospital marked a historic milestone as its first five years of operation show a high daily patient load. Last month the daily intake averaged 87 patients, with a peak point noted during the period described, reflecting increased demand and capacity strain.
The Health Department proposes a Bite-wide campaign against diphtheria with information distributed to health authorities and parents. It seeks cooperation of more than 300 municipalities and considers anti toxin injections for school children. The question of free inoculation remains undecided as the government weighs the cost.
Two fires hit Parkes over the weekend with Smith's store badly damaged by smoke water and fire on Saturday night. Hodges and Co butchery on Dalton street was threatened by fire last night but was contained by a strong fire brigade effort. Losses in each case were reportedly insured.
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