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Newspaper
Yea Chronicle
Location
Yea, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
3
The text outlines the prescribed form for converting to a Peace Loan on a specified date in 1980. It mentions certificates accepted as payment, transfer of half the amount, and payment options from recognized stock exchanges or authorized agencies, with details on amounts and conditions.
The report details a public event with demonstrations on water power and electricity, noting performances, a planned schedule, and safety measures. It mentions observers and local figures discussing the impact of flooding and river conditions on the program, with comments from Mr. UA Busey and others regarding access and outcomes.
A distorted OCR excerpt discusses a tramline to Murrindindi Forsat with references to timber, costs, and proposed carriage operations. It mentions Byrne and FI as figures and notes potential timing and funding concerns, with figures around 300 and 409 noted in context. The fragment outlines plans, costs, and the venture’s uncertain status.
Last Saturday Yea lost to Alecesdre in the second semi final at Tarek, with Alazesdra advancing. Weir and Alexandra to meet Gea mates of Aleveodrs. the winner earns the right to challenge the semi final victor for a silver cap promoted by Capters Braim. Alexandra State School beat Teatate School by 5 in the Recreation reserve.
The Wes Amateur Dramatic Society staged two comedies at the Shire ball to a modest audience hindered by bad roads. Performers C Waddell and H Greasy delivered spirited turns in His Last Night Out, a bachelor escapade, followed by Elis Comes to Stay. The program closed with a comic scene about a nurse and a careless guardian, leaving patrons amused despite the low turnout.
The Shire Council weighs a one month trial for a stone crusher to mine a local pit. Disputes over cost, depreciation, and who pays for transportation fill the session as plans to test alternative engines and ensure a fair deal are discussed.
Fragmented text shows a library billiard tournament with several matchups. Named players include Ai MaLaish and Armstrong with unclear scores and outcomes. The readable items suggest a small local event with bouts and results amid garbled OCR.
Dr Aldous suggests that after a three month trial the council may decide to release. If released, the trender aboard would not be paid hire. The text outlines a conditional plan depending on council outcome and crew terms.
The Yea Shire Council held its ordinary monthly meeting at Bavardey with councilors from North South Central West ridings present. Discussions covered electric light and power proposals, bridge and culvert works, road maintenance, and correspondence on forest royalties and municipal matters, with decisions pending for tenders and future meetings.
Report notes money value of superphosphate on grass land shown by Victoria trials at State Farm Rotherglen and private farms. Carrying capacity at Rotherglen doubled. grazing duration and hay quality improved. potential farm revenue rises with fertilizer. Department tests in Western district will reveal exact money value and top dressing impact.
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