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  2. Letters to the Editor FIRST OFFENCE

    Sir,—The new "A.B.C. Weekly," in an article referring to St. Joan of Arc, states: "Her statue cluttered up churches, cathedras, and civic centres," and a great deal ...

    Article : 102 words
  3. COUNTRY TOPICS DISCUSSED

    Sir.—The barley growers of Australia well know that the prices fixed by the Barley Board are:—First grade, 4/3 (a reasonable price) second grade, 3/; ...

    Article : 195 words
  4. COLLISION NEAR GEELONG

    GEELONG, Friday.—As a result of a colliston between two goods trains at Gheringhap at 2 a.m. to-day, the Geelong to Ballarat line was blocked for the ...

    Article : 188 words
  5. SANITATION IN THE DAIRY

    Although most dairy farmers have learned the value of quality stock, many have failed to realise the greater importance of ...

    Article : 419 words
  6. COUNTRY NEWS

    ALBURY (N.S.W.).—At inquest into the death of Alan Walton Tracy, bank clerk, of Leitchville (v.), the coroner (Mr. I. Beavers) recorded a finding of ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  7. CROP BELOW NORMAL

    Although early in the season prospects were good, no Victorian district will harvest a normal crop of apples and pears this year. ...

    Article : 289 words
  8. MIMIC INVASION

    Sir,—What a wonderful opportunity presents itself in the training of the Second A.I.F. to test Australia's capacity to resist attack on her own shores. ...

    Article : 167 words
  9. COUNTRY ELECTRICITY

    Sir,—The State Electricity Commission for the year's working has shown a substantial profit. It is to be hoped that all consumers will be put on an equal ...

    Article : 136 words
  10. WEDDING PRESENTS

    GEELONG. — In honour of his approaching marriage, Mr. J. E. Morley, of the town clerk's stoff of the Geelong City Council., received as wedding gifts a set ...

    Article : 169 words
  11. Wool Appraisements HIGHEST PRICE OF SEASON

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  12. LONGERENONG FIELD DAY

    HORSHAM, Friday.—Under the auspices of the Horsham Agricultural Society the annual field day of the Longerenong Agricultural College was held ...

    Article : 271 words
  13. NTH. BALWYN SCHOOL

    Sir,—My association has striven for three years to obtain a State school in the North Balwyn area. Since October, 1936, 976 dwellings have been erected in ...

    Article : 133 words
  14. APPLES AND PEARS

    Sir,—Orchardists have written objecting, to the compulsory marketing of apples and pears. Such criticism does not take into consideration the fact that owing to the ...

    Article : 224 words
  15. FIRST PLUMS MARKETED

    First supplies of new season's plums reached the Victoria Market yesterday. The quantity was small, and the fruit was reported to be of fair quality. ...

    Article : 37 words
  16. ORCHARD PESTS

    Conditions in Victorian orchards have been much less favourable for codlin moth activity in the last two seasons, but the existence of other orchard pests ...

    Article : 164 words
  17. SIDESHOW-MEN AND SHOWS

    BALLARAT, Friday.—As the outcome of the dispute between sideshow-men and the Ballant Agricultural and Pastoral Society which occurred at the recent ...

    Article : 232 words
  18. ORGAN MUSIC

    Sir,—I was shocked to hear Mr. Spavin announce the last of the series of recitals, "Round the Organ." It is depressing to think that old people who are waiting ...

    Article : 53 words
  19. BENDIGO SCHOOL INSPECTORATE

    BENDIGO, Friday. — The annual conference of the teachers in the Bendigo school inspectorate was held at Bendigo to-day, when the Director of Education ...

    Article : 202 words
  20. "THE BRUISER"

    Sir, — Russia's invasion of Finland, which is on a par with a heavy-weight bruiser attacking a child, admirably illustrates the kindly and benevolent Dean of ...

    Article : 116 words
  21. BUSH NURSING

    Sir,—In your issue of Tuesday, reference is made to a circular issued by the honorary secretary (Sir James Barrett) of the Bush Nursing Association in which ...

    Article : 122 words
  22. SALE OF STUD SHEEP

    Entries of 1,058 rams and 411 ewes from leading registered flocks have been received for the sale of registered sheep to be held at Newmarket on December 13 ...

    Article : 104 words
  23. WHEAT BOARD SALARIES

    CANBERRA, Friday.— Wheatgrowing members of the Australian Wheat Board would receive £500 a year and fares, said the Minister for Commerce (Senator ...

    Article : 65 words
  24. FOR THE CROWN

    Sir,—I delight in the currency of the crown (the five shilling piece), and know of many who do also. There are too few of them in circulation for them to be ...

    Article : 78 words
  25. RECEIVERS FOR BARLEY

    ADELAIDE, Friday.—Licensed receivers in Victoria were announced to-day by the Chairman of the Australian Barley Board (Mr. H. M. Tomlinson) as follow:— ...

    Article : 263 words
  26. SHOW CREDIT BALANCE

    BALLARAT.—Notwithstanding adverse weather and the absence of sideshow attractions, the Ballarat spring show of two days had a credit balance of £22 ...

    Article : 78 words
  27. VALUE OF HERD TESTING

    BENDIGO.—It was decided at a meeting on Friday to from a Bendigo District Herd-testing Association. Mr. W. J. Yuill, chief herd tester for the ...

    Article : 170 words
  28. WEATHER CHART AND FORECAST

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 206 words
  29. INQUIRY ON PEACE

    Sir,—Finland is now at war. When the last of the territories compulsorily surrendered by the losers of the last war are compulsorily regained, will it not ...

    Article : 109 words
  30. MALLEE WHEAT CROP CHAMPIONSHIP

    Six growers will compete in the competition for the Mallee wheat crop championship, and a prize of £50, donated by the Royal Agricultural Society, the ...

    Article : 131 words
  31. PIEBALD AUSTRALIA?

    Sir,—The suggestion recently put forward by a correspondent in this column that Indians should be allowed in this country is surely an excellent one, Apart ...

    Article : 121 words
  32. Advertising

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    Advertising : 96 words
  33. NEW RAIL SCHEDULES

    The Railways Department has announced that many alterations will be made in the time-tables of certain country trains on the eastern and south-eastern ...

    Article : 56 words
  34. EROSION'S HUGE BILL

    Soil prosion costs Victoria about £950,000 a year, according to an estimate prepared by the Chief Irrigation Officer of the State ...

    Article : 297 words
  35. VOLUNTARY SYSTEM

    Sir, — My two sons — the only members of our family—are both on active service. With both of their rooms empty and my home desolate, I, in comparing ...

    Article : 180 words
  36. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA FOR DEC. 2

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 84 words
  37. MELBOURNE OBSERVATIONS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 151 words
  38. RIVER GAUGINGS.—Friday, Dec. 1

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 380 words
  39. UNEMPLOYMENT

    Sir, — The interest created by your leading article of November 21 on unemployment must ultimately bear fruit. The numerous letters by correspondents ...

    Article : 156 words
  40. PASTURE PLOTS AWARDS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 140 words
  41. AUSTRALIAN RAIN RECORDS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 487 words
  42. WET CANTEENS

    Sir,—Why does "Ex-Camelier" sidetrack by talk about soldiers making "beasts of themselves"? The question is whether the soldiers should be encouraged ...

    Article : 106 words
  43. U.S. WOOL TOPS

    Wool tops are steady. Quotations of average 64's American tops for future delivery are:—December, 111 cents (4/7½) per lb.; March, 102.9 cents (4/3½); May, ...

    Article : 35 words
  44. WINDERMERE FIELD DAY

    A farmers' field day will be held at 2.30 p.m. on Monday on the property of Mr. J. C. Walton, at Windermere, where experimen's have been conducted to ...

    Article : 45 words
  45. BRADFORD YARNS RISE

    Yarns are dearer because of the keen demand and the difficulty of finding sellers. There is considerable pressure for quick delivery for the civilian trade. ...

    Article : 32 words
  46. BACK TO THE DESK

    Sir,—As the Defence Department is short of clerks, would it not be a good idea to ask retired bank managers to help? The present clerks could then go ...

    Article : 60 words
  47. CHARCOAL GAS

    Any handy man can now make his own efficient gas plant to operate tractors, trucks, cars, or any type of spark plug stationary engine, from a crude [?] drum type to the ...

    Article : 99 words
  48. BRUNNING'S SEEDS BEST

    Why are Brunning's seeds the Best? They are the result of expert experience backed by efficient and up-to-date seed dressing machinery to secure the highest purity and ...

    Article : 79 words
  49. ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

    ROCHESTER, Friday. — While out shooting, rabbits Arthur Mashiter Shawcross, aged 61 years, of Bamawm, was accidentally shot dead, his gun ...

    Article : 49 words
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