War time bran and pollard rationing plans outlined
January briefing outlines how to apportion bran and pollard supplies among producers without full rationing. Key points include no new customers without department consent, uniform percentage reductions by millers and merchants, and transfer guidance when switching suppliers. New wheat based substitutes like branato and pollato are piloted to extend stocks, with 75 percent of last year’s bran usable and mix ratios to preserve feeding value.
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Department of Agriculture
Airman's death recalls controversy over Richthofen's last flight
The account outlines competing claims on who killed Manfred von Richthofen during the 1918 pursuit of Lieut May over the Somme. It contrasts Captain Brown's assertion with the official view favoring Australian gunners, noting a ground-fired fatal wound and later evidence from Dr. Bean and post mortem findings. The piece also references General Birdwood's involvement and the German sighting of Richthofen's crash near Bertangles.
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Capt
Brown
Royal Air Force
Royal Air Fors
Birdwood
G.H.Q
Reveille
Lieut
May
Somme
Corbie
Garfield Avenue
Toronto
Canada
Helen
ALF
Beau
Hint
Bean
Tr. Bean
Richthofes
Vaire
Dr Bean
THAT BUILDING BOOM WIPES PAYPACKETS FOR WAR COSTS
In a critique of wartime housing policy the piece warns that government built homes raise rents for ordinary Australians. With shortages of manpower and materials, costs have surged 25 to 40 percent, pushing buyers toward instalment burdens for 20 to 50 years. The author notes wage increases and material price jumps translate to a heavy taxpayer bill.
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Smith's
Australia
Soil Conservation to Protect Engines in Italy
The U S Army Air Forces in Italy report volcanic dust entering aircraft engines, causing wear. The War Department has shipped 50 tons of grass seed to Italy to establish protective ground cover. Additional seed and sowing gear will follow to safeguard engines and reduce dust intrusion.
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US. Army Air Forces
Italy
U.S. War Department
Simplified Repair Tools for Weapons
The piece discusses the U S Army Ordnance Department push for simplified weapon design to allow field repair during battle. It notes the 30 calibre carbine and the M5 firearm, nicknamed the west point Aarwitzr, are issued to troops and can be disassembled and reassembled with common tools.
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U.S. Army Ordinance Department
Legume hays cut concentrate needs for growing pigs
Canadian veterinarian nutritionists find high quality legume hays such as ground soybean hay and lucerne can replace part of pig concentrates. Best gains occur with 5 to 10 percent of ground hay in the total ration, with diminishing returns at higher levels. The column also offers general farm tips on dairy feeding, calf management, stain removal, and wood surface care.
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Canada
Close Call as U S Plane Tracks Japanese Lander
A U S plane nearly collided with enemy craft during a landing approach. The crew spotted lights from Japanese planes circling and briefly joined the traffic pattern. After the last plane touched down, Catalina gunners opened fire and strafed the grounded aircraft before escaping into darkness.
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Catalina
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