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  2. Letters to the Editor TEACHERS' POOR PAY

    Sir,—Every day the community exnects more of the teachers and, what is more important, gets it. But the giving should not be all on one side. In 1925 Mr. ...

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  3. Law Courts

    Prohibition by a State by legislation of the coupon system of trading is not affected by section 92 of the Commonwealth ...

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  4. MAN ON THE LAND

    Walls and ceilings of the farmhouse can be reconditioned and redecorated so that the house is given a new lease of life. When the wall finish is still in good ...

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  5. COUNTRY NEWS RIFLE BULLET IN BACK

    ALBURY (N.S.W.). — With a smallcalibre rifle bullet lodged in his beck near the spine, John Hamilton, aged 16 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. J C. ...

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    THE TITLE DCEDS of two houses built al Alexandra with funds subscribed by ihe citizens of Prahran for widows of bush fire victims were handed over to the president of the Alexandra Shire Council (Councillor A. W. Murray) yesterday by the Mayor of Prahran (Councillor H. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  7. TO AID WHEAT INDUSTRY Experts' Meeting

    CANBERRA, Thursday. — Fulfilling an undertaking which he made when he became Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies announced to-night that he had asked the ...

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  8. U.C.P. DANCE

    KYABRAM.—Accommodation in the public hall, Tongala, proved inadequate for the record crowd which attended the annual women's section. United Country ...

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  9. WEDDING GIFTS

    ARARAT.—The Methodist choir presented Miss Coral Bulte with a set of tumblers and jug, and the Church of England choir presented Miss Mona ...

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  10. FAREWELL GIFTS

    MORTLAKE.—Mr. A. L. Brumley, who has purchased a part of Kenilworth Estate at Cavendish, was bidden farewell by the brethren of Mt. Shadwell Lodge and ...

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  11. A.N.A. OFFICIALS

    AVOCA.—Officers of the Avoca branch of the Australian Natives' Association are: —President, Mr. W. C. Richardson; vicepresident, Mr. J. A. Law; secretary, Mr. ...

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  12. GIFT FROM CHOIR

    ARARAT.— Mr. H. Pemberthy, who has been transferred by the Railways Department from Ararat to Maryborough, received a present from the Methodist ...

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  13. TWENTY YEARS SECRETARY

    MURTOA.—Mr. H. G. Cram, who has been secretary of the Murtoa Agricultural Society for 20 years, has resigned. Mr. S. G. Rac has been appointed to the ...

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  14. SKI CLUB OFFICERS

    MYRTLEFORD.—Ski club officers are:—President, Mr. A. R. V. Watson; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. Brown and G. Muller; secretary and treasurer, Mr. M. ...

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  15. INCENDIARISM SUSPECTED

    BALLARAT.—The Ballarat City Fire Brigade at midnight on Wednesday saved a five-roomed unoccupied weatherboard house at the corner of Lyons and Eyre ...

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  16. PREMIER IS PLEASED

    Expressing satisfaction with the decision to call a conference on the wheat problem, the Premier (Mr. Dunstan) said yesterday:—"I am hopeful that ...

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  17. INJURED IN FALL

    MYRTLEFORD.— When cycling to work on Thursday Miss Hazel Read, aged 25 years, of Myrtleford, fell from the machine when it hit a stone. She was ...

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  18. DISALLOWED BY HIGH COURT

    The-High Court of Australia yesterday set aside a decision of the Commissioner of Patents and disallowed the grant of letters patent for a soil fertiliser ...

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  19. ALIENS ON LAND

    SHEPPARTON, Thursday.—Opposition to the occupation of land by unnaturalised aliens was expressed by the executive of the Shepparton and ...

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  20. COUNCILLOR LEAVING

    BEECHWORTH.—Councillor John Scott, president of the Beechworth Shire, is leaving to live in Ballarat. He was granted three months' leave of absence ...

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  21. FLYING SCHOOL SITE

    NARRANDERA (N.S.W).— A public meeting agreed to a motion protesting against the selection of the Forest Hill site, near Wagga, as a site of a Royal Air ...

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  22. FOR BUSH FIRE VICTIMS

    ALEXANDRA, Thursday. — Barry Thompson, aged 3 years, will not forget the disastrous bush fires in which his father lost his life and in which his home ...

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  23. FOREST SALVAGE

    Approval by the State Cabinet of the final instalment of a programme for the salvage of about 916,000,000 super, feet of timber which was damaged in the bush ...

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  24. NEW SERIAL

    The good seaman was summed up by the "Three L's"—Lead, Log, and Lookout —in piloting his ship through dangerous waters. ...

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  25. STRANGE PROPHECY

    Sir,—An Anglo-Soviet Pact may become a leality shortly: but if so it will be short-lived, because upon unimpeachable authority, a Russo-German confederacy is ...

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  26. SEWERAGE AUTHORITY

    BEECHWORTH.— The Beechworth Shire Council has been constituted a sewerage authority, and authorised to borrow up to £50,000. Councillor K. H. ...

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  27. TEACHER TRANSFERRED

    NUMURKAH.— Mr. W. B. Crayford, who has been head teacher of the Wunghnu State school for 19 years, has been notified of his promotion and transfer ...

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  28. SHEEP FOR SOUTH AFRICA

    BANNOCKBURN.—For export to South Africa a consignment of 50 registered Corriedale ewes and one ram have been purchased from Messrs, W. R. Venters and ...

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  29. CROQUET CLUB GIFT

    OUYEN.—At a social gathering at the home of the president (Mrs. A. E. Loveridge) members of the Ouyen Croquet Club presented Mrs. G. W. Valentine, who ...

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  30. ELECTORAL CHANGE

    Sir,—When an alteration to the Constitution is put to the people in most instances it is rejected, in spite of support by political parties. This proves ...

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  31. GOLDEN WEDDING

    BAYSWATER.— Mr. and Mrs. George M. Britnell, of Bayswater, who were married at Williamstown in 1889, have received many congratulations on ...

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  32. PRESENTS FROM ORGANISATIONS

    PYRAMID HILL.— Before they left Pyramid Hill for Moulamein Mr. and Mrs. G. Hansford and Mrs. Hansford, sen., were entertained by public organisations and ...

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  33. JUDGE'S PLEA

    Making an appeal for unity in the ranks of seamen in the Arbitration Court yesterday. Chief Judge Beeby offered his assistance in negotiations to close the ...

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  34. EMERGENCY PIPE LINE

    CASTLEMAINE. —The Castlemaine Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution viewing with concern the proposal for the removal of the emergency pipe ...

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  35. CLEARING RIVER

    ROSEDALE.—To enable all the timber and snags removed from the Latrobe River to be destroyed before the winter floods the Government has granted £1,000 more ...

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  36. BRITAIN'S BURDEN

    Sir,—Great Britain seems to be overstocked with patriots who see nothing but the faults and failings of their country. Since the war enough houses ...

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  37. CHILLING BLOCK OPPOSED

    Opposing a proposal for the City Council to spend about £80,000 on a new sheep slaughtering and chilling block at Kensington, Councillor J. Stack ...

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  38. FLOOD WATERS

    BENALLA, Thursday.—When Messrs. N. C. Harris and M. J. Canny, Railways Commissioners, were in Benalla this evening, they received a deputation from ...

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  39. TOUR OF BEAUTY SPOTS

    DAYLESFORD. — Members of the Country Roads Board visited Daylesford on Thursday on a tour of inspection of roads and beauty spots. At a luncheon ...

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  40. EGG CONTROL

    SHEPPARTON.—The Shepparton floor of the Victorian Egg Board was officially opened on Wednesday by the Mayor (Councillor J. Pick). Mr. H. cotton, a ...

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  41. C.P. MEMBER CRITICAL

    Stating that he deplored the action of Country party members who were still supporting the leader of the party (Sir Earle Page), and condoning his attack on ...

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  42. MEMORIAL SHIELD OFFICIALS

    STAWELL.—At a meeting of the Skene memorial shield committee Mr. W. Sproat (Donald) was elected chairman. Mr. E. Perry (Stawell) secretary and treasurer, ...

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  43. PACIFIST DOCTRINE

    Sir,—The pacifist attitude is this: They decline in all circumstances to fight or kill their fellow man, and are willing to trust the innate decency that all men ...

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  44. TENNIS SHIELD

    DEVENISH.—St. James won the premiership of the Devenish-Tungamah District Tennis Association, and was presented with a shield from the ...

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  45. BRISBANE WOOL SALES

    BRISBANE, Thursday.—The Brisbane wool sales closed to-day, when 12,335 bales weie offered. Competition was keen, ana good clearances were made. The ...

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  46. WOMEN'S PRESIDENT

    TONGALA.—Mrs. M. A. Carmichael was given a present before she left the district. She has been president of the Tongala women's branch of the United Country ...

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  47. TO MEET RURAL LEADERS

    CANBERRA, Thursday.—The Minister for Commerce and leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator McLeay) left Canberra to-day for Melbourne. He ...

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  48. WHEATGROWERS' ASSOCIATION

    DIMBOOLA.—At the annual meeting of the Dimboola branch of the Victorian Wheatgrowers' Association Mr. A. H. Walsgott was elected president, Messrs. ...

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  49. WATER SUPPLY OFFICIAL

    TONGALA.—Members of the staffs of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission presented Mr. J. Clarke with an electric radiator before he left for ...

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  50. TOO MANY HAULIERS?

    How transport drivers earn a living is puzzling Mr. Burt Kelly, representative of the Railways Commissioners at Transport Board inquiries. ...

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  51. NO COMPENSATION

    The legal principle that the dependants of a Victorian workman killed while working in New South Wales cannot claim compensation under the Victorian ...

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  52. L.C.P. RALLY

    TRAFALGAR.—At a Liberal Country party rally on Thursday Mrs. McEwen, wife of Mr. McEwen. M.H.R., gave an address, Mrs. Healy, State president of the ...

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  53. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

    DIMBOOLA.—The Dimboola Agricultural and Pastoral Society elected Mr. A. H. Walsgott president, Messrs, J. F. Stubbs and N. E. Barbel vice-presidents, ...

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  54. MILK PRICES

    Sir,—Speaking at a recent meeting of dairy farmers at Dandenong, Mr. A. McKinnon is reported to have said, inter alia, that milk depots were competing ...

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  55. FRUIT EXPORT CONTROL

    CANBERRA, Thursday.—Following the announcement yesterday of the personnel of the Apple and Pear Export Control Board, the Minister for Commerce ...

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  56. PETROL RESTRICTIONS

    ECHUCA. —The Echuca Chamber of Commerce decided to enlist the cooperation of Mr. Dunstone, M.L.A., in having the restrictions on the sale of ...

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  57. SUCCESSFUL BALL

    YACKANDANDAH. — The annual Catholic ball on Wednesday night was most successful. Door takings realised £ 34. A substantial profit is expected. ...

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  58. LIVE STOCK BY ROAD

    More stringent regulations to govern the carriage of livestock by road are to be introduced by Transport Board, the chairman (Mr. A. Fraser) announced ...

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  59. BEAUTIFICATION PLAN

    YARRAWONGA.— Mr. Harris, one of the Railways Commissioners, visited Yarrawonga on Thursday and inspected the railway property. A deputation consisting ...

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  60. WEATHER CHART and FORECASTS

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  61. PERIL OF OIL WHARVES

    Sir,—Since extensive harbour improvements are mooted, the removal of the all wharves should be a prime consideration. To all who know the risks to this city ...

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  62. INDUCTION OF MINISTER

    GEELONG. — The Rev. D. S. Jones, formerly of Toowoomba (Q.), was inducted into the charge of St. Giles's Presbyterian Church on Thursday night ...

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  63. REFRIGERATING PLANT INSPECTED

    Members attending the annual conference of the Australian Institute of Refrigeration yesterday inspected the Department of Agriculture's new research ...

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  64. MALLEE SCHOOLS

    Sir,—While sympathising to a certain extent with the views expressed by "North-west Mallee," I do not think wey apply in any way to the big, or fairly big, ...

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  65. LIBRARIAN RESIGNS

    GEELONG. — Miss Nellie McDonald, for many years associated with the Geelong Mechanics' Institute, and who, since the death of her father, has been ...

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  66. LAW NOTICES—(This Day)

    HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA.—Before the Full Court.—In No. 1 Court.—At 10.30.—Neon Electric Signs Pty. Ltd. (in liquidation) and another v. Seanlan's New Neon Ltd. ...

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  67. RIVER GAUGINGS.—Thursday, May 11

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  68. ASSAULT AND ROBBERY

    WARRAGUL.—Police have been unable to trace the man who attacked Miss Eileen Duffy, aged 19 years, when she was on her way home from work on ...

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  69. FIRE BRIGADE OFFICIALS

    GEELONG.—Captain J. Patterson, of the Geelong City Fire Brigade, has been appointed president, and Mr. Read secretary, of the Geelong Inter Fire ...

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  70. LONDON BUTTER DOWN

    Prices of butter in London on Wednesday declined by 1/ per cwt. The Australian Dalry Produce Board reports that average prices obtained for Australian on ...

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  71. RED CROSS SERVICE

    GEELONG.— At a meeting held on Wednesday it was decided to form an emergency Red Cross service in Geelong. Mrs. Brownbill, M.L.A., was elected ...

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  72. DERWENT WANTS DOCK

    HOBART, Thunday.—Representations have been made by the Premier (Mr. Ogilvie) to the Minister for Defence (Bugadier Street) for Sir Leopold Saville, ...

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  73. PROGRESS ASSOCIATION OFFICIALS

    GUNBOWER.—Progress Association officers:—President, Mr. A. E. Ferris (re-elected for fifth term); vice-presidents, Messrs, R. McGregor, T. L. Grange, ...

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  74. CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW

    {No abstract available}

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  75. COUNTRY STOCK MARKETS

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  76. MAIL SERVICE

    JINGELLIC.— Mr. A. Unger has taken over the Albury-Upper Murray mail service from Mr. A. Robinson who has been on this line for several years. ...

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  77. DUCE AND HIS MOTHER

    Sir,—In connection with Mother's Day, it may be interesting to your readers to know what that strong-willed, selfopiniated dictator of Italy thought of his ...

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  78. WILLS AND ESTATES

    Margaret Elizabeth Carre Riddell, of Armadale street. Armadale, spinster, who died on April 17, left by will dated October 16. 1933, personal property of a gross value of £9,626 ...

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  79. THEFT OF LEATHER COAT

    JERILDERIE (N.S.W.).—In the Jerilderie Police Court James Malone, aged 33 years, was sentenced to four months' imprisonment for having stolen a leather ...

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  80. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA, MAY 12

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  81. OFFICIAL FORECASTS

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  82. EQUALISATION PLAN

    KORUMBURRA.— At a meeting of directors and members of co-operative butter factories of South and Central Gippsland a resolution was passed ...

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  83. AUSTRALIAN RAIN RECORDS

    {No abstract available}

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  84. MELBOURNE OBSERVATIONS

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  85. Advertising

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  86. COMMITTEE-MAN RESIGNS

    MARYBOROUGH. — After 19 years' continuous service Mr. J. M. Dillon has resigned as a member of the Ararat Hospital committee. ...

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  87. INTERSTATE LIVE STOCK MARKETS

    SYDNEY, Thursday.—The 40,000 sheep and lambs listed at Homebush to-day comprised the heaviest consignment for some weeks. Sheep values were 1/6 lower and lgmbs 1/ lower. The market was ...

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  88. VICAR RESIGNS

    MORTLAKE.—The Rev. Canon F. P. Williams, who has resigned the vicarage of St. James's Church of England, was presented with a wallet of notes from ...

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