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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1940
Page
4
Australia faced a challenge in supplying equipment for the Royal Navy as officials noted a broad push to increase Australian fabrications and exports. The report highlights progress and remaining gaps in meeting war needs.
Professor Aubrey hb argues Australia should convert land transport to charcoal producer gas, noting ongoing experimental work, cost reductions, and design challenges. He highlights fuel feed control, engine power reductions, range limits, maintenance, and safety, urging a federal information bureau and state testing facilities to educate the public and accelerate adoption.
At the Forbes municipal meeting a sparse quorum discussed December officer reports and road works. The engineer proposed dedicating Farrand Lane south of King George V Memorial Park as a public road and continuing Renfree Street. A slew of correspondence followed about pool permits, town hall facilities, and road and drainage projects across Forbes, Parkes and surrounding areas.
A wool sale report details 183 bales submitted for appraisal with agents noting strong regional participation from New England Upper Hunter Mudgee and Barraba districts. Top prices reached 4d per pound for several lots with several brands achieving 22d to 24d per bale. Finalisation expected by end of January with payments around January 30.
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