What is wrong with Homebush Abattoirs
The debate centers on Homebush Abattoirs where Mr Henley argues that the chain slaughter system is undermined by workers not meeting quotas. He cites repeated unauthorised breaks, reduced output, and disputes over piecework rates, warning of higher costs for producers, buyers, and consumers amid wartime rationing pressures.
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Henley
Homebush
Homebush Abattoire
A. W. McNamara
H. S. Henley
Cere
Bush
Mr. Henley
Tom
Mudgee notices warn travellers and stock delays
A window notice at four Mudgee establishments reads closed temporarily and warns travellers to refrain as Dave travels to Sydney to buy stock. Reports say goods are hard to obtain even in the metropolis, per the Mudgee Guardian.
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Mudgee
Dave
Sydney
Quardian
Forbes Labour Branch Expels Key Members
At its fortnightly meeting Forbes A L P branch voted seven to one to expel Mr A J Gunn from the Labour movement. The action follows the municipal by election on February 27 and comes after the earlier expulsion of Mr J P Dunn over the same issue. Governing authorities intend to lodge appeals against the expulsions.
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A.J. Gunn
Labor Movement
Forbes
J. P. Dunn
Guan
Sheep Eat Earth Highlight Inspector Report
The stock inspector notes monthly disease outbreaks were nil but cites small crises from tox aemic jaundice and pregnancy toxaemia. At a Carcourt PLP Board meeting, F Trevitt said some owners noted early month earth eating due to dry soil and salt craving, linked to worm infestation and salt deficiency conjecture.
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F. &. Trevitt
Carcour Plp. Board
Government cost impact inquiry on Imber pricing
The Hon. F D Kelly asks what the Imber cost would be under the current system. The Hon. HS Henley replies the industry cost would rise about 4M percent, driven by a few men creating the conditions. The Government owns and controls the works yet proposes measures to extend these provisions to unions at Homebush.
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Henley
A. W McNamara
H. S. Henley
Homebush
Kelly
Woodstock Personal Notes Open Week With Visits and Meetings
Woodstock residents and visitors feature in a community roundup with Mrs M Moore visiting her mother in Brookfield and Mrs Whalan staying with Mr W Graham in Belmore Street. Local events include the Comforts Fund meeting on May 22 and a patriotic market day May 15 in Parkes Street with tea in the Bank building. The CWA hosts Mrs Donaldson on May 19, and church services are listed for Sunday with Mass at St Brigid's and services at the Church of England.
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M. Moore
Lagin
Brookfield
Whalan
Sydney
W. Graham
Belmore Street
W. A. Bagas
The
Royal Hotel
Mudgee
J. McKenzie
Kingsford
Moree
Hough
Auburn
Woodstock
Dudley Hill
John
Comforts Fund
Woodstock and District
Parkes Street
Stella
Urac
Howe
Parker St
We Bank
CWA
St.Brigic’s
We Strive to Meet Every Reader’s Satisfaction
A concise note from editors expresses ongoing effort to satisfy readers. The message emphasizes dedication, attentiveness, and continuous improvement across sections and service.
Wheat Licenses In State Delayed By Workload
State wheat authorities note licenses may be delayed beyond June or July due to the large task of determining quota allotments. Application forms have been mailed to growers, with most despatched, and licenses will be issued as soon as practicable after quota payments are finalized. Efforts focus on southern regions first as seasons progress northward.
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Isaur of
District Stock Prices at Homebush Auction Report
Prices for sheep and lambs fell 1/6 to 2d at Homebush on Monday with 43 403 offered. Mrs I G Burge Woodstock bought 41 x bred lambs and hoggets 28/5, 202 shorn x bred suckers to 21/4, averaging 20/8, and 15 x bred ewes and wethers 18/5 at Winchcombe Carsons auction.
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Homebush
I. G. Burge
Woodstock
Winchcombe Carson
Beard Named Superintendent at Far West Health Scheme
At the annual Far West Health Scheme conference Mr F A Beard was appointed superintendent succeeding the late Rev Stanley Drummond. Beard, a Far West Council member, and his wife had been active workers for the scheme for a considerable period.
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Far West Health Scheme Movement
F. A. Beard
Stanley Drummond
Ard Js
Far West Council
Bathurst District Hospital Construction Underway
Work has begun on a hospital for disabled patients at a camp near Bathurst. Reports estimate the building cost around £96,000 with McMahon for the design and Neve listed among the local contractors and places such as Macquarie Street Cowra involved.
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Bathurst
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