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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1948
Page
9
The text notes Forbes analyzing pupil pilots and training momentum. It mentions Coles not yet flown but to begin training, four living pupils as an indicator of interest, and flying training in central west Germany during a tense period before a potential new war.
Readable excerpts show a Rittman Ohio paper survey noting two thirds of money not spent locally and potential retail gains of about a million dollars. It cites reader habits including multi day retention and ad response, and parallels with wider provincial towns.
Refresher courses for ex servicemen are planned at Yanco Experimental Farm by the Department of Agriculture. They target those with primary production experience and run eight weeks with optional mariculture specialisation. One course began last Monday. others start in June and August. Applications available from the Deputy Co ordinator of Rural Training. Sydney.
The report warns against indiscriminate DDT use in orchard and irrigation areas after a dam contamination killed fish and crayfish. It notes risks to streams and cautions landholders, advising careful, nonwater mixing formulations to avoid aquatic life harm during mosquito control efforts.
Federal Conciliation Commissioner J R Donovan announced new interim wage awards for shearers, wool pressers, shed hands, and cooks boosting weekly earnings. The plan increases costs by about £250,000 with rates varying by state and season, effective April 12 in eastern states and April 14 in Western Australia.
Wool prices rose at Sydney on Monday with Merinos and fine wools gaining while coarse crossbreds held steady. Strong bidding came from York, Continent, America, and Australia millmen. notable consignors included Mrs. O Fuel, Dalton, and James Delaney among others. Prices for ewes and wethers varied with some top quotes in the 64s and 64id range.
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