29 May 1942
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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 29, 1942
Page
1
The article argues transport is the essential link for country dwellers to markets, relief from hard life, and access to leisure. It notes droughts threaten transport options and rural survival, echoing pioneer women who likened transport to the difference between mere existence and a normal life.
Avenel in heavy Mit Bell graus country was sold in Brisbane by Mr Adam Gricer Glenochar Markadilla, with Dalgety Co in support and Mr W R Harvey of Home assisting. The property included 2 900 sheep and was auctioned as a walk in walk out proposal. The Hoskin family had owned Avenel for over fifty years.
Canada plans to supply Britain with up to 1.0 billion pounds of bacon and pork products for the year, with half-year purchases totaling 126 million pounds. Britain’s Ministry of Food will receive remaining deliveries, as Canada positions to meet urgent wartime demand amid a leaner domestic bacon consumption.
During a Bandemar atu visit Tragic NSW Mr B P Beresford Moonjarse Cunnamulla bought 70 top grade Pedigree Pandemar ewes from the estate. He also secured a leading ram to pair with the ewes and aims to start a Moonjaree stud on 150000 acres of mixed country near Moonjaree Creek.
The Ministry of Agriculture authorized a 2d per lb rise for the 1942 wool clip due to higher production costs. Despite drought reducing returns, production remains strong with large Australian flocks and continued exports of woollen goods. Roads Britain exports of tops and yarns fell since the war began, though imports of raw materials and manufacturing continued. Winchcombe Carson Ltd.
The advisory urges housewives to support the war effort through thrift and efficient spending. It stresses that every woman can contribute by economizing to help control prices and sustain essential goods during the conflict.
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