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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1943
Page
2
Australian butter is limited to half a pound per person weekly with two coupons in the ration book. Clothing and certain textiles join the new controls while essential war production keeps manpower directed. Senator Keane defended the move noting national needs and Britain’s tighter share while households face reduced supplies and farmers must distribute coupons.
In wartime Australia farmers are urged to register and contribute to rationing. The ad touts Heechams Pills as reliable for ailments and links farmer cooperation to national effort, stressing the essential role of agriculture in supporting the war.
The Cloncurry branch of the Assailla held its general monthly meeting with Vice-President T Moore presiding. Attendees included H Uren E Battle A R Smith T Dann E Leader J Grant and notary Alf ed Henaley. Topics covered included a deputation request from Norman Smith MLA regarding Frank Walsh’s reinstatement as railway guard and a loan request for Bushman Carnival amplifiers. A special meeting was called to discuss Mia Harding's office purchase and the secretary tendered resignation which was postponed.
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