Britain Leads In Aircraft Design With New Sabre Engine
A British aviation report notes Sir Archibald Sinclair’s pledge to maintain FLAP superiority as Lord Beaverbrook unveils gains in aeronautical design. It highlights faster wartime progress, increased armament, and larger, more capable bombers and fighters, including the Sabre engine’s compact frontal area signaling Britain’s drive for air supremacy.
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Geman Air Force
Germany
RAF
Britain
Speer
Hampden
Wellington and Whitney
Burling
Manchester
Halifax
America
Wiltur Wright
Kitty Hawk
Questions in House on Wheat Industry and Producer Gas
Members of the House sought information on wheat production and the use of producer gas. The inquiry aimed to clarify supply expectations, pricing effects, and potential policy actions affecting farmers and industry stakeholders.
Breen Questions Wheat Pool Payments and Producer-Gas Units
In the House of Representatives Mr J F Breen asks if a further payment will be made from No 3 wheat pool and seeks a balance sheet for No 2 pool. Sir Earle Page says final payments for No 1 and No 3 pools are under discussion with the Commonwealth Bank Board and a balance sheet will be prepared after negotiations. Mr Breen also asks about subsidies or plans for producer gas units in rural garages and access to blueprints and materials. Mr Spender says the matter is under the Minister for Supply and Development’s consideration.
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House of Representatives
J. F. Breen
Calare
Mr Breen
Earle Page
Eariley
Commonwealth Bank Board
Bréen
Supply and Development
Spender
Forbes Diggers Ambulance Branch Holds February Meeting
Forbes Diggers Ambulance and Returned Soldiers League held a Monday night meeting. Officers reported £75 to the Lord Mayor's Comforts Fund and £25 to the Prisoners of War Fund, plus ongoing subscriptions and a welcome-home committee plan for returning soldiers.
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Forbes
Returned Soldiers’ League
Lord Mayers Comforts Fund
Redrose
Ogden
Atriotte Eymkhan
Hasting
Lord Mayor's Fund
Beuy
Una
R Bain
Mi@sery
Trane
Parcela
R. J Chinn
WEF
League Lf
Furds
Red Cross Society
Red Cram Society
Prisoners of War Fund
Advocate
Mrr. Hastings
League
India
Gunn
Wea
Wion G
Lange- Meners
Baty Id Lougheed
West district notes on rationing and concert proceeds
Headquarters report updates petrol rationing and a series of western concerts with totals from Weal Wyalong Forbes Condobella and other towns. Donations totaling about 45 pounds from Forbes plus small sums from Tottenham and Dubbo supported local efforts. Child treatment numbers rise as 25 travel to Sydney for care with 14 returning home after treatment. a miniature old-tone tally event is planned.
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Weal Wyalong
Westery
Grenfell
Forbes
Condobella
Tullamore
Tottenham
Dubbs
Sydney
Moree
Tullamert
Fifield
Hay
Merranderi
Cowra
Canewindis
Dubbo
Nerremine
Scone
Muswellbrook
Port Macquarie
Griffith
Merrebri
Town Hall
Jeix
Forbes Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Plans and Events
The Forbes Hospital Auxiliary outlines an annual meeting at the CWA rooms with afternoon tea. Members and prospective members are invited to the event and the October 15 178 to 17 conference plans are announced with delegates to be appointed. The July drive, rent payments, and social events are noted along with donations and acknowledgments for hospital support.
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Hospital
CWA
C.W.A
Arc Riial Invitaliin Te al
Ikwis
Ania
Travelling Concessions for Defence Forces Clarified
The Railway Commissioner explained travel concessions for Defence Forces personnel. Soldiers on leave may travel free with a pass. other times they must pay fares. In uniform, they receive return tickets at single fare. metropolitan and Newcastle areas issue fortnightly tickets for three or four shillings. All personnel must carry proper authorisation.
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Hartigan
Newcastle
Defence
Police Candidate Jean Periger Heads Dus8e Ambulance Drive
A charity selection in Dubbo for the Dus8e Ambulance fund featured police candidate Jean Periger leading the effort at a gala event. The appeal raised substantial sums with Miles deen Porger, Micg M. Webeo, and Mrs. K. Hazel contributing notable amounts in support of the cause.
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Mist Jean Periger
Miles Deen Porger
Police
Micg M. Webeo
Talbrugur Shirey
K. Hazel
Country
Parkes Appeal Case Reduces Fines in Rabbit-Picking Theft
Parkes Quarter Session heard appeals by Clavinte Augustus Weaver and Edward George Bowden Watson. Both had fines of £40 for stealing rabbit picks from the railways, which were reduced to £10 each. Watson’s lawyer noted loss of railway position and £660 superannuation. The judge rejected applying Section M84 for Weaver, citing organised fraud, but deemed the original fine excessive and lowered it to £10.
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Hl Honop
Shortland
Parkes
Clavinte Augustus Weaver
Edward George Bowden Watson
GP Emerton
Watson
J. Maune
Weaver
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