Live-Wires to Form Farm Labor Pools in Rural towns
The Minister for culture Dunn announces a national plan to organize farm labor pools across country towns. Departments of Agriculture and Manpower will mobilize volunteers for planting and harvesting, with local organizations assisting and police, petty sessions, and local government authorities coordinating efforts.
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Dunn
Alverwire
Platting
South Wales
Department of Agriculture
PY Ee
Dubbo Paper Attacks AMF Over Privilege Breach
A Dubbo paper blasts the AMF over a breach of privilege and calls for immediate abolition of the distinction. The piece argues for stronger action to defend Australia’s honor, noting potential service use abroad and urging unity among defense forces amid political contention.
Old Time Shearing Days and the Australian Wool Trade
The piece recalls early shearing life with hand tools and rough conditions. It describes station life, rough drinking at grog shanties, and the hard labor of shearers in sheds, including Jacky Howe singlets, dogged drives of fleeces, and the social dynamics among workers. It notes the shift from old methods to progress and hints at romantic notions fading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlies
Outback
Jacky Howe
Brit i
England
Japan
Eheurer
Bluey
Lyndhurst Shire Council honors president for election to executive committee
At the June Lyndhurst Shire Council meeting congratulatory remarks were given to Dr Innes, president, on his election to the Shire Association executive committee, a move that adds prestige to the council and its leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndhurst Shire
Innes
Sheepskins For Russia Appeal Seeks More War Aid
The Russian Aid Committee in Sydney appeals for sheepskins to clothe wounded and homeless. P Halse Hodges notes Russia's vast needs during invasion and winter, citing 40,000 dressed skins sent and 75,000 new skins purchased. £25,000 needed for purchase and dressing costs.
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Dorktian
Russian Medical Aid Committee
O'Connell Street
Sydney
P. Halse Hodges
Russia
Australia
Hal
Ons M. Maisky
London
Moscow
DESPITE THE RAIN STOCK STILL BEING FED AT BATHURST
Bathurst district stock is being hand fed despite rain as inspector Nesbitt warns 20 percent could perish before winter ends without adequate fodder. He notes delayed grass growth and questions the future of concessional carriage rates for fodder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst
Me. Nesbitt
Bathurst P.P
Bain
Position Made Clear Exemption of Rural Workers
Pending policy clarification the Director General of Manpower exempts bona fide full time workers in rural industries such as meat wool wheat dairy produce vegetables sugar fruit rice tobacco cotton and pigment from call-up. The Army cooperates with leave for crop planting and gathering. Temporary deferment is given to farmers with contracts to supply vegetables to the Commonwealth. The aim is to keep training of the Agating services and Army unless necessary.
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Worth
Directorate of Manpower
Directorate of
Commonwealth
Australia
Army
Message in a Bottle Traverses River System to Sea
In February a bottle with a note from Miss Kitchen and pupil Marie Bishop was cast into the Conda mine floodwaters near Riverstea. A passerby on a South Australian beach found it, 200 miles from the Murray mouth, the note then drifted down the Conda mine Culgoa Darling Inarvis to Lake Alexandria and into the sea over three months.
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Condamine
Miss Kitchen
Riverstea Station
Marie Bishop
South Australia
Murray
Culgoa
Darling
Inarvis
Lake Alexandria
Tunnel surgery at Moira hospital returns locals home
Colleen Rosewarne Norma Turner and Robin Turner of Nargong and Fo Denton of Cowra returned home after minor tunnel tonatal surgery at the adenoids Fema Moira private hospital.
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Colleen Rosewarne
Norma
Robin Turner
Nargong
Fo. Denton
Cowra
Food Shortages Shrink Supplies Across Nation Says Trader Leader
Mc Flanagan of the NSW Traders Protection Association warns that bacon is rationed to 60 percent of normal, cocoa and coffee are unobtainable, eggs in short supply, and canned jam reserved for the fighting services. He calls for federal action to expand exports of essential goods to prevent more growers from leaving the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc Flanagan
N.5.w. Traders Protection Association
Mr. Flanagan
Australia
New Plan For Burrinjuck Dam Adopted By Cabinet
London consultants Mews Rendel Palmer Tritton and Sydney firm Julius Peale Gibson prepared a plan for Burrinjuck dam. Cabinet backed J L Savage US Bureau of Reclamation chief engineer. 1938 cost estimated at 21.4 million pounds. Adoption should save the government substantially.
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London
Mews
Cowra Greyhound Races Results From Wednesday Meet
Cowra greyhound racing produced multiple stake results across 300 and 450 yard events. Winners included Hanley’s Choice in the Malden Stake and Allan’s Cin in Bridge Stake with fast times around 16 to 26 seconds, while Gay Tintara and Cream of Tartar led divisions in 450 yard races.
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Malden
Hanley
Allan's Iin
Dungevin
Eignes
Flying Stake
Cream of Tar
Joe's Exchange
Whiz Aim
Women drive betting at Lithgow greyhound meeting
A Lithgow greyhound meeting notes the first female clerks assisting the betting ring as manpower shortages push women into bookmaking roles. Visiting bookmaker Fred Banham observed eight female clerks aiding the operation, marking a notable gender shift in the local wagering scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lithgow
Fred Banham
Bookrader
Cours
Ohange
Times
Mer
Current Comment on War Camps and Civilian Economy
A government spokesman suggested wartime measures include civilian economy shifts and possible Air Force use. The piece laments food and materiel shortages as families confront sacrifices, noting mothers’ concerns and the need to protect babies and children amid alleged military camp strains.
Bradfield's bold plan to water arid Australia
Visionary engineer Dr J Bradfield proposes shifting water from eastern Australia to central inland Australia to irrigate crops including rubber. He calls for a committee of engineers to investigate, arguing the land could support vast agriculture with modern schemes, and notes Australia stands on the brink of a new economic era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Sydney Barbor
J. 4. Bradfield
Bradfield
Datite
Drfeld
Dividing Banne
Bareno
Dlamentina
Thompson Rivers
Cooper's Creek
Mr. McKeil
Sydney
Gradi
Intriguing Incident Tangles Clune Reported Abroad
An unclear dispatch recounts a volatile incident attributed to Mr Clune during a recent country visit. It mentions a bomb at an ambassador’s location, an explosion injuring none of the targets, and a foreigner named ET being arrested then released after explanations.
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Clune
Public opinion in sound con fience
W F Alger writes on public confidence and its role in government and society, arguing that trust hinges on transparent leadership, consistent measures, and accountable actions to sustain civic engagement. The piece emphasizes steady moral tone and clear commitments to public welfare.
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W. FL Alger
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AMF
Defara
A.M.Y
Injlhe Alp
ALF
Lake Magic
Burrinjuck
Cowra Greyhound Racing
Sydney Dorre
Aden
Antar
von Papes Ambacxador
von Pay
Tit
Ding Tal
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