Siberia Could Carry 300 Million People and Goods
A sweeping 1930s era analysis describes Siberia’s vast resources and potential as a modern industrial base. It notes Siberia’s 6 000 mile coastline, coal, oil, gold, platinum and nickel deposits, timber, fish, and the feasibility of southbound transport via great river systems. It highlights Novo Sibirak and Sverdlovsk populations rising to hundreds of thousands, vast mining plans, and a future aided by planned industrial defense. The piece also discusses an Arctic aerial transport concept, Norilsk nickel discoveries, and agricultural experiments under protection in greenhouses and frames to feed a growing Arctic population of hundreds of millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Great Britain
Asia
Smolka
Novo Sibirak
Sverdlovsk
Kuznetzk
Siberia
Tungus
Sheep and bullock weights cited as possible records
A report from Orange Leader notes a Fat sheep record claim of 312 lb live weight and 184 lb dressed weight for Tumut, with past Orange market figures at 312 lb live and 212 lb dressed. A bullock from Leeds Brox to L A Death weighed 914 lb when slaughtered, both weights presented as potential records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumut
Orange
Messrs
Leeds Brox
L. A. Death
Three Quarter-Inch Hoses Hard to Secure for Fire Brigades
The honorary secretary of Trajere Buwh Fire Brigade in Enugawra district told Bore Shire Council that three quarter inch hoses are difficult to obtain. Council discussed securing a Priviety Certificate and the move to apply for 600 feet to stock on hand. Potentially ask Waugoola and other Shires to participate. motion carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trajere Buwh Fire Brigade
Enugawra
Bore Shire
Notte Eter
McCarron
Asking for Trouble as Heffron Proposes Broad Text
The article mocks Minister Heffron proposing a statewide text and warns of consequences if the plan is pushed. It references a failed Sydney test and notes lingering complacency amid calls for accountability and stern action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heffron
Himestton Ren
Warn
Central Russia Builds Wartime Arctic Infrastructure
The article outlines Soviet plans to expand oil and mineral exploitation to reduce reliance on external communications. It stresses two aims: sustain a long war with potential territorial concessions and keep the Northern Sea Route fully operable for as many months as possible. The emphasis is on Arctic preparation and industrial resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Arctic
Rabbits May Be A Problem Warns Nesbitt
Mr Nesbitt warns that a likely good season and labor shortages may make rabbits a major trouble soon. He urges landholders to begin control measures early using poison as the primary tool, noting poisoning and trapping are only temporary checks and the pest must be exterminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesbitt
Money Myth in War Effort Stirs Debate
University economist and radio commentator H D Blackwald argues money is not needed to win the war, praising force and production over finance. Critics say money still matters for resources, labor and capacity, noting wartime needs and public policy shape the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Blackwald
Australia
Black
Austra Na
Ife
Fragmentary dialogue hints at Dusty road scene
A garbled line shows Sundiat Ne mentioning a 60 mules per hour pace and a companion named Bane with a response about swallowing dust, leaving the exchange incomplete and obscure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bane
Daylight Saving Starts Sunday Amid Protests
The new daylight saving plan goes into operation Sunday at 2 am. Clocks advance one hour. Government argues massive coal and electricity savings will result despite sectional protests.
Even School Children Help Harvest Turnips in Parkes District
The Parkes Dustrict War Agricultural Committee chairman Mr BE C Powell told the Department of Agriculture that volunteers including school children are crucial to easing harvest shortages. A group of 34 from Meagher Pty Ltd helped harvest turnips, yielding 5 tons in three hours and a further 6 tons the next Sunday, improving efficiency in large root-crop harvests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes Dustrict War Agricultural Committee
BE. C. Powell
The
Department of Agriculture
Fem
Dulin Meagher Pty, Lie
Powell
Local wool sale results from Sydney and districts
A Sydney catalogue lists 5,442 bales of wool appraised on Tuesday with names and lots from Pallamallawa to Cowra. Items include ewes and wethers in various weights and prices such as 21d and 18d, with entries for Miss Thompson, David Strudwick, E Derwin, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Retce Jones
Pallamallawa
Ewes
Wethers
Bkn
Weanera
Miss. Thompson
Cunnamulla
David Strudwick
Albert
Fleece
Uckinbah Stud
Yeoval
Comeba
E. Derwin
James Norrie
Goolagong
Corrielta
Comeback
Rt Bros
Tyagong
Femaie Pastoral Co
Cowra
Cross
Lyndhurst Personal Holiday Visit to Narrandera
Mrs. W. Burton enjoys a well earned holiday with her sister and brother in law at Narrandera Miss Lila Down of the Exchange Four spent the weekend there Local children traveling by train to school missed the last train Friday evening Their teacher aided by others guided them back with help from tribes and friends arriving safely
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Burton
Narrandera
Lila Down
Messia
Naven
Historian Dismisses Anachronistic Shy Sips Claim
In Shy Sips a eta ly has an historian explains the phrase lactic mishearing and clarifies the timeline. The piece argues against a dated misperception while noting the source uses fragmented syntax.
Lyndhurst Shire to Attend Bush Fire Conference
Lyndhurst Shire counsellors discuss control of bushfires as a national matter. Cr Hill will attend the Crookwell conference to organize cooperation among Lyndhurst Crombie Gunning Oberon Ivatee Murrungal Waugoola and Crookwell Shires and their Fire Brigades. Hill appointed conference delegate to formulate a plan and coordinate regional efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush Lyndhurst Shire i
L. Hill
Lyndhurst
Shire Counsell
Counell
Crookwell Ship Council Inyit
Cal Crookiwell
Crombie
Gunning
Oberon
Ivatee
Murrungal
Waugoola
Ihurst
Crookwell
Hill
Burns
Bush
Briga
Watgoola
Woodstock Comforts Fund and Community Events
The September meeting of Woodstock Comforts Fund was held with sparse attendance due to coupon rationing. Funds could not procure materials, so work shifts to the Lord Mayor's Fund, with wool distributed to members. Upcoming events include a Motherlist Ladies' Guild market on October 28 and a Memorial Hall community concert. The CW A and Comforts Fund dance drew visitors from nearby towns, with Mrs. T. Kirkman winning the trophy. Church services and local notes follow including staff and visiting days at the health centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welmforts Fund
Lord Mayor's Fund
Ladies’ Guild
Parkes Street
Parkes
Rankin
Memorial Hall
C.W.A
C.W.A and Comforts Fund
Jorge
Cowra
Lyndhurst
Mundus
M.C
T. Kirkman
Ee Baat Pag Methodist
Shea
Josie O'Brien
Ral
Grant's
M. J. Willard
Laughter Jill
Banksia
Vane
Loftus Street
Terry McFawn
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Nevo
Eve
Germany
Japan
Rad
Vladivostok
Europe
S.A
Russi Fire
Baltic
Bay of Finland
America
Tranport
Ameica
Levanevsky
Ame
Norilsk
Alaska
Moscow
Arcte
Henley
Wenley
MLLC
Bathurst P.P. Board
A. A. Nenhtit
Haun
A. J. Meagher
Porches
Woodstock Comforts Fund
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