Soil Erosion Still the Major Rural Problem
Mr Clive Walkden Brown former Agricultural Instructor for the South-West Slopes says soil erosion remains the chief rural issue to address after the war. He notes rains have improved conditions but the erosion threat could shrink cropped areas and limit cultivations, while rural labor shortages may further curb wheat acreages until postwar erosion control plans are implemented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive Walkden Brown
Walkden Brown
Give Rural Areas a Chance in Freight Reform
E P Dring M L A argues for uniform rail and postal freight rates to boost country industry. He says current systems favor city manufacturers, recommends flat rates across states, and contends decentralising freight would create rural markets and enable local secondary industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Dring
M.L.A
Astburnham
Mr. Dring
Commonwealth
Australia
Drover Fined For Cruelty In Horse Tied To Tree
Drover Mer Eggleton, 23, was fined £2 in the Young Court for cruelty by leaving a horse tied to a tree with no shelter, barely able to move. Eggleton initially pleaded not guilty, claiming inexperience with court procedures, then indicated a guilty intention after guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retees
Mer Eggleton
Drover
Forice Court
Eggleton
Int
Cowra Stock Sale Yields Strong Demand for Quality Cattle
Cowra stock sale reports heavy yarding of 435 cattle including 300 steers and 135 cows and yearlings. Strong demand for good quality cattle with prices ranging from 7s to 13s per pound for steers and varied advances across cows and heifers. Sheep yarding totals 4,700 with a majority described as good quality ewes and lambs. prices noted across several lots with mixed quality and several individual breeders listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Cour Lim
Depte
Jerino
Jenks
Pat Sheyp
Sture
Merina
Will Hamibs
Walsh Bros
HI. 'L
Walsh
Afc Chiverton
Stan Capps
Weona
KC McKenney
Glen Logan
Ry Langfield
Springdale
Ae BA
Cops
Big Camp
Ewes
Brams
W. Brown
Cowra
M. Downes
Woodlands
Miss Downes
V. Hatch
J. F. MacKenney
Ravelawn
Werk
G. Baxter
Waltaminders
A. Muggridere
Lia
Joma
Imby
A. Deon
Spring Valley
Lambs
W. Mckingott
J. Brown
Glendale
J. Callan
Canowindro
Lmnbe
Ahorn
Overflow risk noted as snow may raise Wabanga spillway
Report describes potential flooding if snow falls in the Crook well district risking spillway overflow. Me T Dillon notes the river’s high level previously and mentions water running from hills and boats near islands. Historical references cite spillway overflows several years ago and earlier, with the current rush visible just below the spillway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Dillon
Crookwell
Rabbit skins dearer amid brisk sales at Winchcombe report
A keen demand prevailed for rabbit skins with only 8 tons catalogued, and 38 tons catalogued for sale. Hatter classes rose by small fractions. better grates advanced. Incoming prices ranged from 130d to 193d per lb for certain grades, with various categories and damaged lot values adjusted, reflecting a lively market and improved returns for sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Heavy Frosts Hit Woodstock District Amid Rains
In Woodstock district heavy frosts set in after recent heavy rains. Community notes mention church services next Sunday at 7:45 am in the Church of England and 7:30 am at St Brigid's, with Methodist service later. Local residents include Mrs Eric Walkine visiting Sydney, Sister Jessie Brown visiting family, and Pte. Ping home on leave. A hospital auxiliary dance, a CWA meeting, and baby clinic visiting days are listed among community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
St Brigid’s
Wwlich Ay
Eric Walkine
Sydney
Elber
Tevin
Middle East
Jessie Brown
W. A. Brown
Paul Finn
Randle
Bowen Street
Cowner
Moxpitatus
Clyn. Rodwell
Hazelgrove
Andrews
McBurlane
Lithgow
Coviver
Mes
Clavele Ker
Junkin Street
J. M. Bullivant
Birds of
Mix
Bullivant
Doreen Goodacre
Memorial Mall
CWA
Roles of Women in Australian Military Services
A condensed outline lists AWAS, WAA F, WLA, WANS and related units. AWAS covers clerical, transport, canteen, signalling and mess duties. WAA F includes clerical, driving, cooking, stewards, signalling and tailoring. WANS notes clerical and driving tasks with paid status. WLA focuses on land work and harvests with paid status. WANS serves as a recruitment ground for AWAS WAA F WLA and WPA with training in first aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W.A
Australian Women's Army Service
Wa.aa.f
Women's Auxiliary
Auseralian Air Force
Wala.n
Women's
Royal Australian Naval Service
Aw.la
Australian Women’s Land Army
Wans
Women's Australian National Service
A.w.as
WAAAP
WPA
NEW SEASON CLOTHING APPRAISEMENTS OPEN JULY 20 IN SYDNEY
Wool market optimism rises as early arrivals boost season appraisements starting July 20 in Sydney. British purchases push Australian totals to record figures with 15 percent price gains, though quality debates linger about standardised fabrics and wartime production limits across states and mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Baby
Commonwealth
Australia
Britain
Home nursing and cookery training notes from wartime clubs
Training items list activities for home nursing, canteen cooks, and cultural clubs. Mentions teaching men and merchants, first aid, attendance, signaling, fire safety, photog, and auxiliary duties. References to Austral Club, WAAAF, and voluntary associations coordinating emergency transport and hospital supplier roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.F.C
Weine Pallens
Wit
Wv.n.b
Air
Aw.f.c
Austral Club
Activine Waaaf
W.Y.T
Oreary Cal
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SH Cross Heilers
Fiat
Farmers & Graziers
Tyme
FB. Pearson
Hilledale
Jy J. Ryan
Mckay
Bill
A. Bobden
Nello
Biymerville
Buck
Evan Late
Ade d. Matoney
Coys
OL Ewer
Squire & Gray
UL Amos
Rockdale
E. Arioy
B. J. McDonald
Hillside
Fal Golsby
Kelleside
A. Bryant
F. Whitty
Payal
Ember
Miss Scuryon
Neila Creek
Pearcy
B. V. Healy
Avoca
J. BR. Neville
Ber
J. Trengove
B. McKeown
Kelvin Grove
L. C. Donges
Avondale
Southwell
Faraday
R. F. Taylor
Sunnyside
Duntog Bros
Biae Gery
Vaughan
Baxter
Greylands
D. Riley
Nella. Vale
Bellamy & CO
Mendham
Neville
Htral Euigiel
Aie J. Cumack
Rod
Coots Park
F. O'Brien
Newbridge
Hfe
J. P O'Dwyer
Ballyawen
R. Rowe
Lee Wright
Marongla
L. Montgomerie
Winbin
Hife
Aie B Wright
PW Harding
Redlands
Ron
Dunlop
Badgeyy
Valerie Vaughan
Wyangala
Woodstock
Chile
Judy
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