Substitute fuel plan eyed to ease wool cartage crisis
Mr F I U MLA reports town traffic chiefs seek substitute fuels as Liquid Fuel Control Board promises adequate petrol on proven contracts. Co operative Fuels Ltd to allot shares. shale industry near Beeram field eyed to boost rural fuel supply for essential transport amid Grenfell district drive led by F F Association.
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Cunill
Liquid Fuel Control Board
Cahill
Co-operative Fuels Ltd
Co-Operative Organition
Beeram Field
Grenfell
F. Association
No Mutton Shortage Said to Loom in Australia
R. Souis recently conferred with Graziers Association natives, wholesale and retail meat masters, the Union, and the Startrate Meat Board. He stated the aim of the discussions was to ensure mutton supplies for their can cooperate. There is a record number of sheep in Australia now, and there should be a record season with ample mutton supplies.
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R. Souis
Asso
Master Butchers
Union
Startrate Meat Board
Australia
Dubbo District P. H. Association Plans March or April Carnival
In the Dubbo district the P. H. Association proposes to hold a carnival in March or April after agreeing to a split surname celebration plan. The note mentions cheerful cooperation and intent to organize the event with local participation.
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Dubbo
Ae P
Fetana H
Escaped mental patient identified in Dubbo court
Arthur Tait, a 21 year old described as an escaped internee or prisoner of war, appeared before Dubbo police court on vagrancy charges. Bail was refused. a mental home attendance later confirmed he had escaped from an asylum.
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Arthur ‘Tait
Dubbo
DANGER IN SUMMER PRODUCER GAS UNITS
Murrungal Hurtowa Shire Council says in a circular to councils to cooperate in boosting shale oil as an alternative fuel to producer gas units. It notes that warm months see primary producers and carriers handling wool wheat chaff and hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murrungal
Hurtowa
Ttwaa
Horses Shot In Dubbo Firearm Incident Sparks Warnings
Police warn residents that Sunday shooting near Dubbo must stop after property damage and several narrow escapes. Three horses were shot amid indiscriminate use of firearms near the town, drawing numerous complaints. Superintendent Mr Small orders steps to halt the unlawful practice.
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Dubbo
Small
Hawkesbury Agriculture Diploma Course to Continue
The Minister for Agriculture and Forests states Hawkesbury College will not suspend the Agriculture Diploma Course for now. The 1943 session starts February 4, while the Diploma in Dairy and Agriculture is paused due to wartime applicant shortfalls, with no plan to close the college.
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Hawkesbury College
W, . Dunn
Clyburn nets 84 points in eight matches for Old Boys
Tom Clyburn, formerly of Canowindra, Orange Old Boys' flying winger, scored two Ivies and three goals for 12 points in Old Boys victory over Lithgow, 1 13 to take the Western Challenge Cup at Lith. He brings his season total to 84 points in eight matches, up from 72 in seven.
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Tom Clyburn
Canowindra
Orange Old Boys
Old Boys
Lithgow
Lith
Clyburn
McKell Attacks Faddens Postwar Tax Plan In Wartime Debate
NSW Labor Leader McKell denounces Federal Opposition Faddens tax ideas as a wartime ploy to tax breadline earners and pensioners while praising Mr Curtin and the Commonwealth Government. He argues the plan misstates wage earner shares and seeks to undermine public duty during war.
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Commonwealth
Australia
Mr. Fadden
Fadders
Fadden
McKell
Labor Party
Curtin
Forbes Sheep Sale Promises Firm Prices For Prime Sheep And Lambs
Forbes Sheep Sale reports about 4,300 fat and store sheep penned at the fortnightly sale held on Tuesday. The yarding included all classes with lambs and hoggets prominent, but overall quality below the previous sale. Prices for prime lambs and wethers were firm at late rates, with trade and inferior sorts cheaper. About 2,000 store sheep yarded, values easier than last sale. shorn crossbred and ewe lambs sold to 16/3, 17/3, and mixed sexes 10/3 to 14/8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Weaver and Company
Forbes
Farmers and Graziers' Co-op, Co. Ltd
Sydney
Shire Plans Fire Breaks After Bomb Threat Warning
Landholders in Waugoola Shire must provide firebreaks to guard against incendiary bombs from enemy planes during the coming summer. The Council decided this at last meeting after a motion by Dr. F. J. Dickson. The width of the firebreak was not decided and will be discussed at the September meeting.
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Waugoola Shire
F. J. Dickson
Soil Erosion Menace and Forest Preservation Call
Randwick resident P. J. Arnold urges forest preservation to halt erosion. He cites widespread forest destruction as the primary cause after touring the state, arguing erosion worsens as forests vanish and watershed areas must be protected by law.
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P. J. Arnold
Randwick
Arnold
B C In Sheep Magnet For Blowfly Strike
A report notes blowfly strike in sheep linked to body odour and quality factors. It describes dipping as the simplest treatment despite risks and cites observations by Mr. Jones and Director J W Goosell regarding the scent attracting blowflies.
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B.C
Jones
Blowfy
J. W. Gooelsell
Hotels to Open at 11 A.M. in New South Wales
NSW plans a one hour daily opening delay for hotels to 11 a.m. Public bars will not serve women and drinking in parks and public spaces will be banned. The changes signal stricter social rules alongside altered business hours.
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New South Wales
Mei Thoma Lingers On Unclear Family Note
Fragmentary regional notice mentions Mei Thoma and Nevill with references to a mercenary left a church after mass and Simeon and Co funeral arrangements. Names and details are garbled.
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Merc
Simeon and Co.ha
Outbreaks Of Anthrax Reported In District Vanishing Losses Vary
The District Veterinary Officer reports twelve anthrax outbreaks up to June 30 1942, with light overall losses except one Coonamble outbreak causing 243 deaths in 940 head of sheep. Mortality was rapid, animals died over days before discovery, and mixed animal involvement occurred across several districts including Condobolin. Carcasses were disposed, vaccination generally effective though one precautionary case led to sheep deaths. total flock tameness noted.
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Coonamble
Condobolin
Silk Stockings Faulty Pairs Sparks Customer Complaint
An A correspondent reports that his wife bought two pairs of silk stockings at a high price and both proved faulty. The shopkeeper refused any deduction or refund, leading to a claim that customers are being exploited by retailers.
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