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DROUGHT IN QUEENSLAND. SETTLERS FACE RUIN. KILLING OFF STOCK. (United Press Association-—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) Received June 4, 10.5 a.m. BRISBANE, June 4. The drought in the western districts, which has prevailed for over a month, is becoming worse daily. Graziers are killing their lambs to save the ewes, and flocks are seriously depleted. Only thirty points of rain have fallen this year. Many settlers face ruin, as the country is devoid of grass, and the water courses are practically dried up.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 158, 4 June 1935, Page 7
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83SERIOUS PLIGHT Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 158, 4 June 1935, Page 7
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