Governor's Visit to Department of Agriculture Spotlighted
The Governor and Lieut General Northestt visited the Department of Agriculture with Minister Graham and Dr Noble. They inspected varied branches and divisions, noting wartime curtailments now easing as new projects expand to serve primary producers nationwide. Senior officers discussed research and service plans to meet producers' growing needs.
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Department of Agriculture
Graham
Noble
Departimerie
Sane
Coun
Tem
Urgent appeal by NSW grower group urges more farm implements
The Association of New South Wales asks the Commonwealth Government to free up supplies of tractors headers and other farming equipment and spare parts. Growers facing delays should report details to their nearest branch chairman councillor or secretary, listing the make and order duration and the impact of delays on spare parts for treadors and other machinery.
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New South Wales
Weather Drops To 26 Degrees At Porches Port
Frost and subfreezing readings marked a unusually cool week at Porches and other ports in the state with the lowest temperature of 26 degrees recorded yesterday morning. Generous public works funds are planned with a 15 million dollar request to support relief and rehabilitation projects alongside bond maturities and conversions outlined for wartime securities and public utilities.
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Mt! Forbes
Obituary Mrs E M Kerr of Forbes
Edith Mary Kerr of Forbes passed away in her eighties at Adamstown. She was daughter of the late Edward and Jane Ryan, former Cor Carlton Hotel owners, later managed several hotels including the Montropeli and Oxford, and ran two butchering businesses. Survived by son Bede and daughter Else, with several grandchildren and a niece Mrs Maher of Forbes.
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Edith Mary Kerr
Forbes
Wiek
Adamstown
Tlw
Edward Jind
Jane Ryan
Cor Carlton Habelly
Rankin /Street and Exchange Hotel
John Street
Bey
Wrt
Dom McCluakey
Oxford
Bruce Small
Pepper
Petersham
Hilton
Robert
Margaret
Mra. E. Maher
Peel Farm
Rotary Ball Supper Arrangements
The Rotary Club ball committee introduces a theatre style seating system for supper at the Town Hall. Tables seat ten with numbered seats and reservations may be made in advance at Beatty Wallace's Sparta store or ahead of time to ensure party cohesion and early meal seating.
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New Ball Committee
Town Hall
Rotary Club
Ball Com Limited
Rotary Ball Committee
Beatty Wallace
Sparta
Msi J
Cold Weather and Stock Values
New South Wales reports show sun heat delaying growth but boosting markets for sheep and cattle. Demand remains strong at Homebush and other yards with prices steady or higher than southward values. Skin quality drives sheep prices, yet overall returns from jobs are good. consignments urged to move now to capitalize on high rates amid uncertain overseas and domestic markets.
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Homebush
Nre
Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agence? Company, Limited
Long Waiting List for Cars in Australia Permits Revealed
The article reports a high demand for new car permits in Australia with 4472 new cars registered in April, compared with 4401 in April 1939. Government authorities consider the persistent waiting list and the mutability of permits, with ongoing interest from applicants to buy and register motor vehicles.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Woods Great Peppermint Cure The Sure Treatment For Influenza
An old ad claims Woods peppermint cure as a reliable treatment for influenza. The item presents a bold, confident medical claim typical of historical patent medicine advertisements. The brief text stresses quick relief and expected health benefits for sufferers of influenza.
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Woods
Forbes Water Augmentation and Economic Outlook
The article analyzes post referendum government action to relinquish price and land sale controls amid rising prices and wage pressures. It notes potential shortages and higher costs, Australia’s food leadership, and a shift toward less centralized controls. States debate implementing federal measures, with industry uncertainty and probable competition as economies adjust. Major entities include Australia, New South Wales, and Canberra officials.
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Vieteris
New South Wales
Evanin
Australia
Mallti
Canberra
Commonwealth
Forbes Deputation Heads to Sydney for Water Project
Forbes Municipal Council prepared a deputation to the Minister for Public Works seeking government aid to supply filtration works in the Central Tablelands district including Carcobalgie Bogan, Trumdis and surrounding centres. The Mayor Ald Gunn and officials left by car to present the case, with Ald Gunn delayed by illness.
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Forbes Municipal
Frees
Carcobalgie
Tablelands County Council
Bogan Cate
Trumdis
Sydney
Ald
Gonridge
D. P. Dempseys
Wt Doyle
Wes
Yeatenday
Gunn
Local Government Association
Yeast for Poultry Boosts Riboflavin Content
A Department of Agriculture advisory notes dried yeast as a high riboflavin source for poultry. Riboflavin aids hatchability and growth, with 30 to 80 micrograms per gram versus 9 to 30 in mill powders. It suggests yeast as an efficient substitute for milk powders and directs readers to a department pamphlet for usage.
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Department of Agriculture
RAAF Darwin Exercises Undergo Heavy Bomber Training
The RAAF used Lincolns and Dakota transport to test mobility and efficiency of bomber units in Darwin after moving from Amberley. Exercises included long range bombing, gunnery, and photo runs to develop new aircrew under active service conditions. A ship and dinghy strike was planned to validate search and reporting procedures. Mr. Rummery recently moved to Sydney from Melbourne and plans to settle in Narrabri.
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RAAF
Lincoln
Amberley
Darwin
FAAP
Lincolns
Raafs
Elaborate Elizabethan Goblet From London 1578
Fragmentary OCR describes a gilt goblet made in London in 1578 by Giacomo Vereli and engraved by Amthony de Lysle. It mentions a high stem, a bowl with a 3s inch diameter, and a decorative scene around the upper bowl. References include Friars in Hirt Street and Antigus Dealers’ Fair at Grosvenor Hee Park Lane.
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London
Grosvenor Hee
Park Lase
Giacomo Vereli
Amthony de Lysle
Friars
Hirt Street
Gold Buttons Match Captures Weekend Spotlight
The weekend featured a gold buttons match where Girdham and Jones defeated Griffith and Robertson after resisting several challenges. Other results include Copeland, Wyatt, and Dempsey in the social events, with Boreham and Johnson achieving a decisive 95 to 16 win over Crabach and Bly.
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Girdham
Jones
Griffith
Robertson
Fenatalta
Buttons
Roberton
Copeland
Wyatt
Dempsey
Kennard
Vout
Thornton
Loaney
Stevens
Bickmaster
Baker
Araldo
Rowell
Boreham, Johnson and Booth
Crabach
Davey
Bly
OriMbach
Sharp
Boon
Gillies
1Hillsdon
Forbes Aero Club Sees Membership Passes Sixteen
The Forbes Aero Club reports membership surpassing sixteen and plans to purchase an airplane. A large number of members are enthusiastic about dual instruction and solo flying with trips from Parkes, three Tiger Moths to visit on Sunday. The aerodrome is dry and ready, and a major dinner is scheduled for August 5 in the Parish Hall with strong attendance expected.
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Forbe Aero Club
Lotte
Parkes
Sock
Clob
Aerdrome
iReed
Forbes Talent U S A Wants Tech Papers In Tuesday
Forbes boy K E Jones was asked to send his best work for a corependence course from the Technical College. Another Forbes resident, James Ashworth, dairy manager of Jemalong Station, has received a similar request. Ashworth began the course in January and earned a D4 per cent pass. The exhibition winner will receive six months free course in America. Ashworth confident of winning.
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Forbes
K. E. Jones
Technical College
Nebraska
Ural
James Ashworth
Jemalong Station
Dairy Technology
Sydney
Ashworth
America
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