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RICHMOND RIVER STORY – 1970 1
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Alstonville could become core of thriving complex 2
Aust. exports value rises 2
FIRST FOR CLIDINO CLUB 2
Land value increases good indication 2
TENTACLES OF GROWTH ARE SPREADING RAPIDLY 2
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Great future for area 3
G’bah growth rises 3
Lismore—a livable city 3
Our beef is among “best in world” 3
SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS GIVE AID TO DAIRY INDUSTRY 3
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Continued progress in water conservation, flood works in Richmond Valley 4
SUGAR INDUSTRY IMPORTANT TO DISTRICT ECONOMY 4
TONNAGE FIGURES 4
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Swing to beef in dairy areas but production rises 5
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Macadamia nuts—a very rich industry 6
‘I should be a wealthy man’ 6
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Butcher firm’s vital role in meat supply 7
“Aging” of beef 7
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Builder shifts houses 8
Building industry booming 8
Cyclone proves truss strength 8
Increase of dwellings 8
TWO NEW KILNS ASSIST PRODUCTION OF BRICKS 8
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Air-conditioning helps beat heat 9
Expansion of firm 9
PROVIDE RELIEF FROM HEAT 9
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Expansion of firm 10
Praised as beef area 10
Unparalleled expansion in Richmond district; has dynanic future 10
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Golden opportunity flowing away 11
Unity in timber industry never at higher level 11
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POTENTIAL FOR TOURISM IS STAGGERING 12
RICHMOND DISTRICT SOURCE FOR A VITAL PRODUCT 12
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Catering for future needs of local consumers 13
S.T.D. facilities boost district phone system 13
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Industries combine to supply meat for international, local markets 14
Settlement of Lismore 14
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Ballina riding crest of development wave 15
EQUIPPED FOR SPORT 15
Figures tell story 15
Properly planned, wisely directed promotion is urgent requirement 15
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BEACHES ARE GUARDED 16
FINAL STAGE OF SHAW’S BAY SUBDIVISION BEGINS 16
Interesting history behind local government 16
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Affiliation of cities 17
Unobtrusive industry earns district world-wide reputation 17
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ACTIVITIES UNIQUE 18
Big demand for local seafood products 18
Big year for boats 18
Laboratory progressive step 18
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"PETROMISER" HAD NEARLY EVERYTHING 19
age of the vehicle 19
ANOTHER FIRST 19
Important industrial centre 19
Machinery helps rural progress 19
PLANNING SCHEME 19
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 19
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EMPHASIS PLACED ON WATER POLLUTION 20
Increase in produce sales 20
ROADS OF PROGRESS 20
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"FLYING GIANTS” GAIN LISMORE REPUTATION 21
DISTRICT RELIES HEAVILY ON FREIGHT SERVICES 21
FLOOD SET SEAL 21
Growth development prospects in work of regional e’tee 21
HOLIDAY PARK SCHEME 21
Statistics in city growth 21
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Catering for “sweet tooths” 22
DEVELOPMENT ROLE 22
OUTPUT RISE RY DAM 22
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MARKET LINK BY CO-OPS. 23
MEDIA COURSE PLANS 23
Operations reorganised 23
Rustlers shot dead, but times have changed 23
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Banana industry subjected to climatic, economic changes 24
Building boom: Govt. spends $6m in Richmond River area 24
EMPLOYER OF LABOUR 24
Hospital accommodation 24
TECHNICAL EDUCATION EXPANDING 24
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Bush provides world with valuable drug 25
COUNTRY SITES FOR INDUSTRY 25
Grazing future “exciting” 25
GREAT ADVANCES IN ELECTRICAL FIELD 25
Stays in leaf 25
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Forestry completes program 26
RICHMOND FORTUNATE 26
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Association works to promote balanced progress in valley 27
DAM MEETS WATER NEEDS 27
Lismore boy pioneered pest control company 27
Oldest bakery now ready to expand 27
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