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  2. NEW FARMING METHODS NEAR ARARAT

    The wheat—crops on the wide plains to the south of Ararat will give highly satisfactory yields. In the Western District, where there are a number of crops which are expected to give 10 to 12 bags an acre, the ...

    Article : 881 words
  3. GOOD WOOL IN DEMAND

    There was good competition to—day for better classes of wool, which sold at prices equal to the rates yesterday. Bidding for average and inferior lines was restricted, ...

    Article : 449 words
  4. PERSONAL NOTES

    Mr. P. J. Powell, who has been attached to the Bendigo Post-office for 25 years, is being transferred to the G.P.O., Melbourne. Members of the postal staff at ...

    Article : 711 words
  5. WATER FOR NORTH

    A recommendation that the Waranga western main channel be enlarged at a cost of £129,030 is ...

    Article : 589 words
  6. VETERINARY SCIENCE

    The Minister of Agriculture (Mr. Hogan) announced yesterday that the Government had decided to award additional scholarships to selected Victorian students to ...

    Article : 238 words
  7. MIGRATORY BEE CULTURE

    The modern bee—keeper moves his hives from place to place following the nectar-producing blooms as they come into condition for honey. Mr.. H. S. Johnson is shown unloading a number of his hives on to a river flat 45 miles from his home at Markwood, near Wangaratta. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 51 words
  8. GEELONG AND DISTRICT

    Mr. W. J. Stratton, secretary of the Geelong Rifle Club, has been selected as one of the country team to compete in the triangular contest at Williamstown on ...

    Article : 367 words
  9. BALLARAT AND DISTRICT

    With the object of presenting an especially attractive musical programme at this year's competitions, to mark the centenary of the city, the South Street Society has ...

    Article : 244 words
  10. SHOT WHEN HIT RABBIT

    James Holding, hairdresser, of Frederick street, Castlemaine, was accidentally shot in the stomach with a small calibre rifle when rabbiting at Diamond Gully early ...

    Article : 77 words
  11. EXTENDING IRRIGATION SYSTEM

    The dotted line shows the section of the Waranga western main channel which it has been recommended should be enlarged at a cost of £129,030. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 28 words
  12. BENDIGO AND DISTRICT

    A fireman's funeral was yesterday accorded Mr. Frederick Charles Houston, aged 43 years, who was a member of the Golden Square brigade. The coffin was ...

    Article : 171 words
  13. CAPITAL OF NEW GUINEA

    The consensus of opinion in the mandated territory of New Guinea is in favour of the transfer of the capital from Rabaul to Salamaua, according to Mrs. ...

    Article : 133 words
  14. CHILLED BEEF CRITICISED

    Critical reports of the standard of chilled beef received In London from Australia are causing anxiety in official circles. It Ms feared that In the negotiations for a ...

    Article : 231 words
  15. SUDAN GRASS KILLS COWS

    Following losses under similar circumstances suffered by dalry fanners in the Bonegilla and Wagga districts, the deaths of 20 cows from eating Sudan grass are ...

    Article : 120 words
  16. MARKETING OF ONIONS

    The Onion Marketing Board met yesterday to discuss the handling of onions this season. After the meeting the chairman (Mr. ...

    Article : 177 words
  17. MARKET SITE

    The Bendigo City Council intends to resist the proposal of the State Electricity Commission to possess a section of land in Hargreaves street and Williamson street, ...

    Article : 288 words
  18. BATTALIONS IN CAMP

    A busy day was spent in camp at Victoria Park to-day by the 7th and 8th Battalions. Preparations were made for the active service work which is to be ...

    Article : 231 words
  19. STEEL PRICES AND DEFENCE

    Referring to the rise in steel prices to— day, the Minister for Defence (Mr. Thorby) said that the Government had a simple means of controlling the effect ...

    Article : 190 words
  20. EVENTS in CITIES and TOWNS

    Max Below was arrested on March 20 last year at Red Cliffs on a charge of having used obscene language. He was admitted to bail, from which he ...

    Article : 155 words
  21. Advertising

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    Advertising : 257 words
  22. GRASS FIRE AT TOOLAMBA

    Several buildings in the township of Toolamba were threatened to-day when a grass fire, after destroying 70 acres of pasture, burned to within 12ft. of Mrs. ...

    Article : 76 words
  23. LONDON MEAT MARKET

    In a report of the London market for meat on December l8, Issued by the Australian Meat Board yesterday, the executive officer of the board in London (Mr. ...

    Article : 91 words
  24. NOTED STUD FOR DISPERSAL

    An event or importance in the stud beef cattle industry of Australia will take place at Guyra, on the New England Tableland (N.S.W.) next week, when on January 11 ...

    Article : 310 words
  25. ARARAT

    A crushing of 3 tons 6cwt. from Messrs. Watson Bros.' mine at the Sugarloaf, Grampians, returned an average of 4[?]oz. of free gold to the ton. with 22oz. of free silver. ...

    Article : 1,141 words
  26. TOWN—PLANNING POLICY

    Within 10 miles of the Melbourne G.P.O. there are 7,000 acres of open parklands. Within the same distance from the Bank of England, London, there are 18,000 acres ...

    Article : 195 words
  27. SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS

    A summer school for teachers will be held in the Melbourne Technical College from February 1 to February 4. The school will be officially opened by ...

    Article : 108 words
  28. Advertising

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    Advertising : 11 words
  29. RIVERINA

    In 1937 95 new buildings were erected at Wagga, which was one less than in 1636. but their value in 1037 was £ 114,419, compared with £89,642 in 1936. Alterations and additions ...

    Article : 360 words
  30. Advertising

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    Advertising : 218 words
  31. DELAYED 90 MINUTES

    A serles of delays which followed a breakage in the air compressor of the engine S.303 caused the Spirit of Progress to arrive at Spencer street from ...

    Article : 129 words
  32. CURRANT CROP AT MILDURA

    Reports from various centres as to the effect of the recent rains on the currant crop are conflicting, as the rain was by no means uniform. Currants in parts of ...

    Article : 163 words
  33. YOUNG FARMERS AT PENNYROYAL

    The Pennyroyal Young Farmers' Club held its annual field day at the school. Awards were:—Calves (senior children). —Owen Dunse. 1; Jean Farquharson, 2; ...

    Article : 74 words
  34. OTHER DISTRICTS

    BRIAGOLONG.—Rain fell on Tuesday, 30 points being registered COBDEN.—There were 3,334 points of rain In 1917. During December, the total was 422 ...

    Article : 895 words
  35. "BRADSHAWS GUIDE"

    "Bradshaw's Guide" for January, containing all the latest alterations and additions to the railway time-tables, postoffice, tramway, and other useful ...

    Article : 40 words
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