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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1940
Page
4
A health week booklet argues the fight against disease is the true war rivaling World War I. It cites immunisation for diphtheria, the role of science, and public hygiene as key tools. It laments neglect of simple hygiene rules despite government aid and clean water, urging action.
The document outlines W-11 meters supply and W-11 construction contracts for a regional water reticulation scheme. It details reservoirs, booster stations, service connections, pipe laying, and the upgrading of a retention system across Blayney Grenfell Forbes Canowindra and Canowindra towns with capacity forecasts, capital costs, operating costs, and tendering procedures.
A request is issued to the Director-General of Public Health at 52 Bridge Street Burney for a free copy of the Inet Health Week Booklet. The notice invites readers to contact for more information on obtaining the booklet at no cost.
The article emphasizes Australia’s wartime drive to bolster the Empire through domestic production. It highlights ramie fiber projects, Commonwealth factories, and integrated primary and secondary industries. It notes ramie cultivation, factory construction costing £100,000, and water needs of ramie plants, with factories aiding Britain during strain.
Gardeners are urged to tend beds despite heat and drought. Tips cover mulching with leaves, conserving moisture, watering routines, and keeping plants healthy. Readers are advised on ornamental varieties, climbers, and late season sowing including Lima beans, with caution on pests and careful harvesting for storage.
Wool brokers report 615000 bales of greasy clip offered, with apraisements showing wide variety among merino and crossbred types. Forecasts of further improvements in value accompany plans for opening rounds on the 10th with 5400 bales to be dealt.
A scrambled line mentions bread beans and Ley may be ripetved and elaped to mn oy harinot bene Enter or. The readable bits suggest a garbled recipe or food terms but no clear actions or counts emerge.
Shepherd and Son advertises two penny and three penny seed packets with twelve seeds per packet and post free for 2s 6d. If seeds fail to germinate they promise a free replacement. Poster from Box 36085, O.P.O., Sydney.
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