Sydney Water Plan Leans on Wyangala Dam Expansion
Haskins of Hiskins Davey and Gordon Guthe r idge presented a scheme to Lie Prender arguing Wyangala Dam storage could fix Sydney water shortages. The plan envisions a 1.35 million pound dam with a 82 000 000 000 gallon capacity and a new tunnel to Warragamba, enabling continuous flows from Lachlan and Warragamba rivers within 18 months.
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Haskins
The
Water Board
Hiskins, Davey
Gordon Gutheridge
Kitweera
Adr
Sydney
Boply
Wrangle
Warragamba
Nepean
Avon
Catamect
Cordeaux
Woranora
Heskina
Wyangela
Warrasemba
Ex— Bland
Tommel
Hasie
Warragambe
Lachlan
Warrigamba
Warrigambs
Warra— Gamba
Wyangale
GOOD PROSPECTS FOR LINSEED IN AUSTRALIA Irrigation areas to grow seed for oil meal
With wartime import limits on linseed, Australia plans domestic production. Small plots on Murrumbidgee and Jemalong irrigation areas will test linseed viability, following successful trials at Jemalong Station. Researchers from Forbes study disease resistance and water needs while Mr Poggendorff evaluates crop prospects.
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Shire
Forbes Municipal Council
Shire Council
Wyangels
Atock Walter
Lachlan
Jemalong-Wylde
Wyongala
Porbes
W. M
Pacific
Australia
India
Argentine
Mtr
W Poggendorff
Forbes Todey
Jema— Jong
Salvage Helpers Wanted for Town Waste Baling
Local salvage controller Ald Bramsey appeals to residents to deliver all waste paper metals and related items to the depot on Littleourt Street. Large quantities have arrived and must be baled to make room for ongoing waste. A working bee is called for Wednesday afternoon of 239 at the Little Court Street depot.
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Ald
Bramsey
Littleourt Street
Bose
Little Court Street
Daroobalgie Meat Works Visitors Plan Repairs
Forbes hosted four day visit by Grunther and McLeod from Wm Angliss Co Pty Ltd to review Daroobalgie meatworks. They reported better than expected condition and outlined required repairs and renovations to be carried out by Labor, possibly employing about 150 men, with belly and chilling operations slated before August.
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Forbes
Messrs. Grunther and McLeod
Messrs
Wm. Angliss
Ald Harteher
Sydney
Uney
Evacuee Arrangements Call for Public Co operation
Forbes NES outlines evacuation and accommodation plans for 1500 evacuees with wardens visiting homes to collect occupants, accommodation, and equipment details. Mayor Ald Hartcher as Chief Warden appeals for cooperation from residents to provide required information promptly.
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Forbes
NES
Ald. Hartcher
V O C Week-end Camp At Parkes
A weekend camp is planned at Parkes with Camp dates from Saturday to Monday. Attendees may join for any period and must supply their own blankets and food. Transport arrangements and contact points are listed for those seeking details and interviews.
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Parkes
V.O.C
Condobella
Bogen Gate
Peekei
Afl
Forbes Unit
Benny” Gunn i B Taylor
amMlee
Buckmaster
1Wieloek
Forbes School of Arts Committee Meeting Highlights
The Forbes School of Arts subscribers held a special meeting led by President Halph McChode. A Forbes Municipal Council letter noted 78 pounds grant for the year, with arrears to be addressed. Treasurer shows credit 128 pounds 10 shillings 7 pence, debit 720 pounds 1 shilling 6 pence for building fund.
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Forbes Schoo of
Arie
Halph McChode
Forbes Municipal Council
More Towns Taken Near Moscow Front
Russian forces report recapture of Latashino Shakhov shove and another railway town near Volokolamnik about 80 miles northwest of Moscow. The moves follow an Lavestia claim of a southwestern town retaken. German losses include seven planes near Moscow and two on the prior day.
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London
Sumchay
Moscow
Latashino Shakhovshove
Mojwisk
Volokolamnik
Lavestia
Wyangala Dam Protest Against Sydney Water Transfer
Letter from Forbes reader condemns the Forbes Municipal Council for opposing proposals to supply Sydney with Wyangala water. Questions Australian unity and criticizes past governments for shortsightedness while urging practical action. Dated January 17 1942.
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Forbes Municip Council
Wyangala
Sydney
Growing opposition to Japanese air attacks across Southeast Asia
Allied air forces from Australia and the United States intensify raids on Japanese positions. Bombers clash with escorts as they strike targets from Singapore to the Burmese front. Casualties rise among civilians in Singapore while Allied forces repulse Japanese dives near the Thai-Burma border.
Worm Pills Promoted For Child Health In 19th Century Ad
An advertisement extols Deed Shot Worm Pelletts as a longstanding remedy to remove stomach and thread worms in children. It claims to restore normal appetite, ease pains, and improve sleep by using a sweet preparation likened to a candy.
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Norma Comatock
Australian forces hold line as Japanese attack looms
A Malaya war dispatch reports Australians in good spirits at the front with Major General Gordon Bennett noting they are holding off heavier air raids. Tokyo's forces are at their flank and preparing to strike while damage reports list roughly 800 to 1000 Japanese dead in previous engagements. A Parkes driver wounded near Singapore described tackling bombed roads to reach an ambulance for treatment.
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Singapore
ALP
BLP
Qehters
Bome
Gles
Burma
Royal Air Force
Bass
Moulmein
RAF
Japan
Lower Burma
Mylitta
Weetermn Malye
Muar River
Arthur
Philippines
Okirmia
AIF
Gordon Bennett
Malaya
Parkes
NBAY
Ding
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FYEL
Mr. H. K. Barraclough DE
CeCe Kell
Pty. Lad
Lachion Street
Jemalong
Britain
Phodograpi
Desert
North Africa
Department of Tnformation
Daroobalgie Meat Works
Forbes N.E.S
Natonal
School OF Arts
Abrarian
Whitelaw
Clarence
School of Arta
Council
T. Prada
Aca
Maksora
Moa River
Comstock
Chamins
Lesding
W.H. Comwock Co
Lang Strat
Sas
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