Australian Wool Councils Plan Against Wool Substitutes
Mr J P Abbott chairman of the Australian Woglegrowers Council says a long-range policy, in conjunction with New Zealand and South Africa, targets wool substitutes. The 20 600 growers group and Australian Wool Producers Federaton discuss vital industry matters with ministers in confidential talks. Abbott warns synthetic fibre manufacturers are powerful and the wool industry must protect and publicise wool’s value worldwide. Progress has slowed due to war.
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Housing plans for a building research station revealed
The Commonwealth Housing Commission recommends a ministerial move to establish a building research station led by Mr. Chitcy. It aims to study new design methods and materials, reduce high construction costs, and promote modern domestic architecture while exploring prefabrication and pilot show houses in selected rural areas.
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Notice on property, fences, and preservation beyond boundaries
Mr Pred Rebetrke issues a notice in Obie iesue regarding his selection Lochnivar near the Cloncurry River behind the eagerwell. Reports mention valuable shore on his property and fences damaged in several places. Rehnt ore plans to preserve imagers without respect to persons.
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Pred Rebetrke
Lochnivar
Cloncurry
Rehntore
Earlier closing plan eyed for all grocery shops
The report forecasts a move to close all shops selling groceries earlier, except grocers' shops, potentially with licensing to regulate distribution of short stock. It stresses no intention to victimise any existing grocer and notes Food Control Authorities are considering such action.
Australian Rice Gains Steady Growth in Murrumbidgee
Australia strengthens rice industry in the Murrumbidgee irrigation area with a record 60 000 ton crop on 34 000 acres. Expanded production followed Japan's blockade, aided by retired workers soldiers and Land Army girls, highlighting national importance and postwar benefits.
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Australia
Murrumbidgee
Japan
Potato prospects in New South Wales dimmed by heat
The NSW potato outlook has weakened from earlier optimism. Coastal yields are now seen around 50 000 tons from 11 500 acres, far below earlier 45 000 to 55 000 ton hopes. Northern tablelands show better start but hot dry spell risks early rainfall dependency.
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New South Wales
A Gala Way Easter Sunday Swimming Carnival Aid
Easter Sunday April 9th features a gala swimming carnival in aid of ACF with fun stalls and light refreshments. A wartime card notes that from the outbreak of war until December 1 1943 Royal Australian Navy personnel had 456 swords and appointments conferred.
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Deintiest of
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Royal Australian Mavy
Basuto troops praised for vital aid to Allies in Sicily campaign
Major Nathan recounts BBC remarks on Basuto members of the Auxiliary Pioneer Corps who supported the Eighth Army from Alamein to Tunis. Their surge of enthusiasm helped push the advance in North Africa, with Basuto companies crossing the Mediterranean to assist Italian and German-held routes.
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Eighth Army
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BBC
Sicily
Middle East
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Eighth
Alamein
Tunis
Mediterranean
Africa
Career for Youth Air Training Corps Cadetships Offered
Progress lifts youth ambitions as air mindedness grows and cadetships under the Air Training Corps provide valuable training. From sixteen to eighteen, youths have a chance to secure specialized training and develop technical knowledge, discipline, and character before joining the services.
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Vital Weapons for War Foods and Home Gardens
The article urges Australian housewives to treat food as a vital weapon of war. It calls for increased production and conservation to support Allied forces, advising victory gardens, backyard poultry, and avoiding waste by cooking only what is needed.
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