Canberra Advisory Council meets on moratorium and budget items
The 65th advisory council session discussed moratorium regulations with a Department of Interior note and a Treasury referral. Other topics included meat import admissions, a chairman’s expense allowance, price fixation machinery, milk distribution for needy children, and new abattoir plans in Woden.
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Council
Department of Treasury
F. C Book
Moharo South Coast Co-operative Meat Company Ltd
Ser Advan
A.C.T
Dr. Nott
Mr. Daley
William Clemens
Nott
Gillam
Wilk
Canberra
H. E. Downes
Downes
Department of Health
Daley
Department of Army
Sydney
New Abattoir
Not
Asea
Abattoira
Woden
Department
the Interior
Dried Fruits Wholesale Prices Rise Slightly
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner Professor Copland approves higher wholesale prices for dried vine fruits and prunes amid increased production costs. The new rates exceed 1840 season open rates but do not change prices for other dried tree fruits except prunes, which remain unchanged.
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Commonwealth Prices Commissioner
Professor Copland
Dispersal Sale At Bubindal Sheep and Cattle Auction
Large crowd attends Bubindal dispersal sale at Binalong on March 5 with buyers from Victoria and New South Wales towns. Complete clearance achieved. Merino wethers and ewes in lamb fetched varied prices, cattle section buoyant with bulls up to 16 guineas and cows in calf 8 to 21 guineas amid strong demand.
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Helfers
Total War Appeal For Full Co operation
In Sydney on Monday the finance minister urged full cooperation and resources from all Australians for the war effort. He called for unity with Britain and Empire, warning of disintegration threats from dictators and urging 100 percent national effort to prosecute the war.
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Sydney
Commonwealth
Fadden
British Empire Union
Australia
Jane
Yale
Union
War Industries Reports Shift in Essential Imports
The report shows an increase in essential imports as part of wartime stock buildup. Rubber imports rose by 977 041 pounds to 1 842 905 during the seven months, against earlier totals of 15.7 percent and 10 157 887 in the reviewed periods.
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Gories
Tobacco imports and smoking trends in Australia dip
Data show a sharp fall in imported tobacco and related products as Australian smokers cut back. Snuff usage remains minimal while cigar and cigarette imports also drop. net savings under a dollar saving plan are large, with manufactured tobacco and cigarettes notably reduced from last year.
Flemington Sale Yards Report Strong Demand For Sheep
At Flemington sale yards 24 000 sheep and lambs faced buyers with a firm market. Light cattle yarding had 801 head. prime lambs sold well with higher prices, while other grades held steady. Weathers 10s to 18s, lambs 11s to 28s, bullocks £8 10s to £18, cows £4 to £12 10s, best beef 50s, medium 42s.
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Rydney
Flemington
Casualty List From Melbourne Report
A London dispatch notes a casualty list released by the Minister for the Army. It lists Private Allan V and other names among the casualties, reflecting ongoing losses in the theater.
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Monde
Thea Army
Allan Vorm
Empire Power in East Co-ordinated Conference Notes
Delhi reports outline an East Group alliance led by Australia with 450 million people, spanning Britain’s colonies from India to Malaya and Hongkong. The group holds raw materials and industrial capacity critical for war, signaling Australia’s key role in military and civil supply as it expands regional influence and production.
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Shenton
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Ceylon
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New Zealand
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Fia
Australian Trade Opportunity Amid Diplomatic Gaps
Australia eyes expanded trade with Far East as defense and pupply sectors grow. No Australian representation in Singapore and Chungking. no diplomatic posts in Dutch East Indies. Government seeks embassies and trade offices to cover Kameral region. Sir Bartram Stevens notes progress in Singapore.
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China
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Dutch Baal Indies
Sno Commissionera
Parasa
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Kamera
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Admiralty to take control of shipbuilding and repairs
London reports the Admiralty will assume central control of shipbuilding and repair to ensure steady output. A two-employer two-worker board will set policy, with local offices handling day to day allocation and transfer of labor across districts. The move aims to speed hires of engineers and laborers, with emphasis on returning workers and women to the industry.
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Wheat Yields Fall to 23 Year Low in 1940 41
Australia faces a bleak wheat outlook with the 1940 41 season forecast at 89 907 000 huskels compared to 916 283 000 for 1838 40. New South Wales is put at 24 500 000 bushels against 76 554 000 the prior season with a 40 percent drop across ten years. Victoria’s crop is seen at 31 000 000 bushels below 1990 40 levels with a 26 000 000 shortfall from the prior year.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Australia
Record of July to January Food Exports Gains and Shifts
The period saw overall growth in foodstuff exports with a rise of £1,581,000 in all classes and a £6,569,000 increase for vegetable origin items. Butter declined to £10,782,720, while substitutes rose to £100,803. cheese and eggs also increased amid changes in meat storage and other products. Dried fruit and wheat exports rose, while fresh fruit and certain meats faced shifting demand and shipment patterns.
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Anil Legge
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