Bragg Elected Deputy Chairman Amid Board Reorganization
The board elected V. P. Bragg as deputy chairman at the June gathering. discussion touched on manpower for rabbit control, fox predation on lambs, and securing more cartridge supplies. Mr. Watson and Mr. Perkins sought details on employment and purchase options, while the board prepared to coordinate with authorities for cartridge provisions and stock protection measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Watean
South Greenbank
Watson
W. WL. Perkins
Phuddungra
Waugeola
Fishing restrictions at Wyangala Dam limit gear
The article notes a government gazette renewal limiting fishing to single rod or hand line at Wyangala Dam. The rule remains in force until August 23, 1968, with Pale Particulars obtainable from the Fisheries Branch, G.P.O. Sydney. The Cowra Police Chief urges observance of the restriction and mentions related enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisheries Branch
G.P.O
Sydney
Germer
Cowra Police
Chigt
Reward Offered for Fence Damage at Sunny Ridge Estate
Fifty pound reward for information leading to conviction of anyone damaging wire fencing or netting gates at Sunny Ridge, cutting or removing wire from Lenels on the property. Announcement printed by Joseph James McMahon for the proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geormblng Park
Dooms Park
Coombleg Park
Whitney Pastoral Company Limited
Dubbo Driver Recovers After Gas Fumes Incident
Percy Bell, a Dubbo truck driver for A E Orbell, collapsed from producer gas fumes while leaning against a shut off gas plant in an open shed. He received oxygen at Dubbo Hospital and quickly recovered to return to work. Workmates prevented further exposure as ambulance staff moved him promptly from the shed vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Bell
A. E. Orbell
Brisbane Street
Dubbo
Bell
Orbell
Snips and Quips on War Debate and Australian Defense
The piece critiques political blame games about Australia’s war effort. It notes Labor leaders overstate alleged deficiencies of the Menzies and Mease/ Fadden governments before Pearl Harbor while Curtin’s wartime performance improved defense posture. It warns Labor to tread warily as election talk continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varner
Japan
Labor
Mr. Curtin
House of Representatives
S.M.H
Evatt
Australia
Curtin
Ersur
Verity Suggests Wartime Cheating Prevention Plan
A fragment discusses wartime population shifts and proposes a sensible approach titled Verity from Sydney, aiming to curb cheating at the bullet. The text emphasizes the scale of the task and calls for practical measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verity
Sydney
Woodstock Items Camouflage Netters Wanted
The secretary of the Camouflage netting appeals for more workers for essential work. A large supply of string is on hand and new members will be very welcome. Netting occurs on Tuesday afternoons in the CWA rooms. Two Air Force boys on leave, Jerry McFawn and W. Baltimore, visited. George Randall of AACF was at the wedding. Engagement announced between Zilles Tarrrant of Woodstock and Kevin Allen of Bellevue Hill. Miss Tarrant on staff at the National Bank, etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.A
Air Force
Jerry McFawn
W. Baltimore
George Randall
Jane Chie Ei Stent
Frank Randall
Belmore
Barry Brown
Stuart
Commercial Bank
Eric Watkins
Sydney
Zilles
T. Tarrant
Woodstock
Kevin
Allen
Bellevue Hill
Mr. Allen
Freemantle
Miss Tarrant
National Banking Coy
Compulsory Unionism Debate in City Cramba Column
A nyuiicated column argues for unions while facing a critique of forced union fees. The writer defends union rights and worker protections but is pressed to answer if workers should fund a party with a non-Labor slant. The piece questions universal farmer financing as a parallel issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramba
Ume
China Day Appeal Fixed for July 30
Sir Samuel Walder, president of the China Day Appeal, reports strong enthusiasm in the campaign. Donations already received signal likely success as Australians recognize the Chinese people’s fight to save civilisation. NSW municipalities urged to organise button sales with designs priced from t d to £1, specials at £100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Walder
Sir Samuel
New South Wales
Notice to Savings Bank Depositors Sydney
The Commonwealth Savings Bank asks depositors who have not presented passbooks for addition of interest since the 12th June last to do so at the first opportunity. Interest for twelve months was added on 18th June and the Bank desires to enter the amounts in passbooks as soon as possible. This presentation will also serve as the annual audit of passbooks. Receipts will be given for passbooks lodged at any point other than the ledger branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Rabbit skins cheaper at Sydney sales report
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports rabbit skins at Wednesday Sydney sales totaled 114 tons with irregular competition. Opening prices fell, demand improved as sales progressed. Closing prices averaged 2d to 8d per lb below the prior week, with various grade futures listed from Winters up to 156d per lb and best hare skins selling to 82s 6d per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Sydney
Wool report from Boggabilla clip review 1942 43 season
The Farmers and Gra ters Co operative Ltd released the final catalog for the 1942 43 wool season on Friday 250 June with appraisement finalised Monday 28 June. The offering of 9 147 bales drew from Western division and Northeastern Plains includes Toorule Bourke Elsinora and White Cliffs lots. Notable prices reached for Ballawa and other brands. final appraisements completed 29th ult with proceeds expected around 13th July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toorule
Bourke
Berawinnla Pastoral Co. Ltd
Elsinora
Wanwaring
Bootra, White Cliffs
Elsinora Pty, Ltd
Teryawynit
Menindie
Wales
Killen Pty
Gid
Strong cattle sale at Cowra weekly stock sale
A fortnightly Cowra sale drew about 350 cattle with dealers, heavy bullocks, steers, cows and calves showing notable gains. Store cattle and springers sold well, with quotes across classes from bullocks £22/1 to £23/5 and light cattle lower. Sheep yarded around 5,000 with limited top quality, prices firm for prime ewes and lambs amid varied demand.
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Totty
Dir
V. P. Bragg
Young PP
Youne
Beard
As. Brace
Tan
C. Crichton
Wyangala Dam
B. J. Fagan
Mandurama
Joseph James McMahon
Proprie
Dubbo Man
Nuff
Wwe
Clark & CO
Carcoar
Hill & Crofts
Blayney
Nsw
Mandurama Dist
McKay, Masseyrig Pty. Ltd
Australian Fertilisers Ltd
Cook Bros. Blayney
The
Agricultural Department
Carcoar District
Commonwealth Government
Wil
China Day Appeal
Savings Bank
Alf. Collins
Crouch ST
Neville
Agency For Unit Insurance Co
F. and
G. Wool
Farmers and Graters’ Cooperative Company
Li Rased
Ton Price
Cowra Associated Agenta Re
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