Woodstock W A Branch Meeting Plans Annual Party
The Woodstock W A branch held a 30 member monthly meeting with Mrs. Whitny chairing. Two visiting members gave descriptive talks on state trips, and the group decided to hold the Annual Party on November 14. Communion and church services were noted, with core attendees listed and several residents mentioned for hospital, travel, and family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock W.A
Whitny
Mesdames Cooper, Croft
Kirk- Higgs
Tucker
United States Leads World as Wool Consumer
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports the United States wool markets stay firm on high prices as Australian clip values rise. American mills face reduced civilian fabric activity due to rationing, while government orders remain brisk. Growth of the Army may limit unwedded production for tan fabrics. U.S. consumption now leads globally, with April wool use around 313,000 bales Italian weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe Carson Ltd
United States
Army of America
United!tes
PIGS PRICES AT SYDNEY SALES REPORT
Supplies of pigs at Tuesday's Sydney sales reached 1,864 with backfasters and baconers showing firmer values than last week. Prices ranged from 40s to 200s per head, baconers 92s to 140s, and parkers and other categories quoted across the varied weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Sydney
New season's wool prices listed in Sydney sale
Sydney reports Winchcombe Carson Ltd catalogue showing 3766 bales appraised at new season prices. Notable lots include fon Bros Bourke with weaners and ewes at 17d, combing 16d, and other dryer grades. Carrigan Mungindi and Arthur EB Connelly entries with ewes and hoggets priced around 14d to 18d. Gibbs and Parson Nyngan also listed with ewes and broken wool values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Winchcombe
Carson Ltd
Fon Bros
Bourke
Carrigan Mungindi
Wethers
Vihar
Arthur EB Connelly
Goudoogs
Sid
Rebeck Girilambone
Best
Ewes
John Parsons
Big Vegetable Project Promises Key Advances in Vegetable Growing
The State Department of Agriculture aims to produce 40,000 tons of vegetables under contract in the South-West and Central-West districts. District Agricultural Instructors manage quotas for each vegetable and act as the primary contact for contracts. Prices posted include Swedes 15 10 per ton, silver beet £10, beetroot £9 10, parsnips £11, cabbage £10, cauliflowers £15, white turnips £7, onions and carrots £1, maroons and cucumbers £8, pumpkins £6, lettuce £14, celery and rhubarb £12, and tomatoes per half case. These are free on rail or boat at country centres. Growers are urged to contact their district instructor to discuss securing contracts amid potential expansion of farming and dehydration efforts for the Young electorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
Drove Trains In This District
Mr Hen Chifler, Federal Treasurer, spoke at the Cawra Chamber of Commerce dinner about decentralisation. He recalled driving trains from the district on hot days and, while not valuing the area then, said he now sees its potential. He hinted at projects and assistance for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hen Chifler
Cawra Chamber of Commerce
Chifley
Unprecedented Decentralisation Advocated by Government
Cowra mayor Ald Whitby described a bold federal push for decentralisation unseen in history. He cited plans to erect a large wine alcohol distillery in NSW wheat belt, with power alcohol aiding synthetic rubber, as evidence of breaking city interests to boost country districts.
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Cowrad Ald
Whitby
Australia
Spain
Wheat Belt
Nsw
Train service cut harms schoolchildren in local districts
In a weekly report MLA F J Cahill says authorities refuse to restore mixed train services due to heavy military use of rolling stock. Some families find boarding to Cowra only, others cannot afford it. Cahill urges action and notes improvements at Murringo and Koorawatha schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cahill
Railway Department
Cowra
Koorawatha
Grenfell
Griffiths
Cowra Greyhounds Race Meet Results At Forbes
Plain Harry tops a fast program Sunday with Lady Algie storming to victory in the 450 yards. Val Duchess shows table form, winning the Maitien Stake in 256-10, with Phar and Spoiling On close behind. Prince Rupert, Wyangal Boy, and White Wind also register notable placings as the field produces exciting finishes and time sights.
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Lady Algie
Saince Rupert
Wyangala Boy
Wyangala Bay
Maitien
Forbes
Val Duchess
Ree Lerurtts
Yihters
Phar
Loma Valtey
Idle Prince
Kintes Cinder
Trickee Siater
Kecy
Bell Airacobra's Unique Rear Engine Design
The world’s only rear-engine fighter, the Bell Airacobra, uses a liquid cooled Allison engine that negates the need for a frontal mounting. This unusual arrangement highlights how the aircraft’s layout diverges from conventional fighters of its era.
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Bell Airacobra
Rabbit Skins Cheaper. Fox Skins Lower Prices Noted
Fragmented trade notes describe rabbit skins and fox skins with fluctuating prices. Details mention May rates, per pound values, and various grade terms, indicating price declines for fox skins and mixed effects on rabbit skins amid trade conditions.
Beasley lauds Breen successor with broad tech knowledge
The Minster for Supply and Development praised Mr. J. P. Breen's work, noting that Mr. Eppen fully understands rural and secondary industries and telecommunications. Beasley highlighted Eppen's broad technical knowledge and commitment to regional development.
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Beasley
J. P. Breen
Eppen
Obituary for George Barnes of Golden Gully Mandurama
George Barnes of Golden Gully near Mandurama died last week after a brief illness at Curenar Hospital. Aged R0, he was brother to Mrs. G. A. Lynet of Golden Gully. Funeral at Church of England Mandurym followed by Anglican Lyndhurst Cemetery interment, with Rev. Pearce of Carcear as aged minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barnes
Golden Gully
Mandurama
Curenar Hospital
G. A. Lynet
Church of England
Mandurym
Lyndhurst
Ruy. Pearce
Carcear
Engagement announced of Miss Lena Mam mond to Reginald Toshack
The engagement is announced of Miss Lena Maxiley (Tommy) Mam mond, 11th daughter of Mr I M Hammond of Brougham Street, Cowmm, and the late Mr Thomas Mum mond of Tarravile, to Reginald Victor Toshack, only son of Mr and Mrs Toshack of Wourlstock.
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Lena Maxiley
Tommy) Mammond
Me i. M Hammond
Brougham Street
Cowmm
Thomas Mum=mond
Tarravile
Reginald Victor Toshack
WV Toshack
Wourlstock
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