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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1940
Page
3
An unclear clipping mentions Wongajong P and Ambulance Dunes with vague reference to a new item or agency. No clear dates, places, or actions are discernible from the fragment. Further readable text needed for a factual summary.
The Parmers and Qrivjery Co op report on the Athinet sale catalogue No. 34, showing 13,014 bales from major wool centres across New England districts. Prices achieved include top at IW and various BRN and AAAE bids. noted that prices were broadly strong with improvements since earlier catalogues. Proceeds expected around November 24 with payments likely by then. several named buyers and districts listed.
The Commonwealth government unveiled a National Security Regulations backed plan for wheat industry control. It sets a price floor of 0 per bushel, creates a stabilisation fund to balance high and low price years, and licenses growers to plant only authorized acreages. Details call for state discussion before Canberra on November 19 and include registration of properties with undertakings to follow government directives.
A full council gathered for Jermalony Shire meeting. Numerous items were read and acted upon including road repairs, stock protection, boundary surveys, and requests from Forestry and Pastoral Co. decisions were made by the president with the mayor in Sydney consulting on war victim relief and agricultural measures.
Drought and scarce supplies push farmers to seek wheat for stock feed. No 2 pool wheat, 20 shillings per bushel at White Bay, may be sold to amateurs. the Australian Wheat Board handles deliveries and pricing, with the Grain Elevator Branch coordinating orders and the Department of Agriculture arranging shipments and drought reserves.
Hobson Estate underlines opposition to a proposed road transfer in Jemalong Shire. Broderick objects citing fencing costs and bank strains, while President Griffith warns of high expenses if council pushes ahead. Dr Wheatley notes executor cooperation needed for right of way questions.
In Australis of Belfare, officials assure a meat guarantee exceeding ten million buahmin tied to the total marketed crop. The statement outlines the scope of the guarantee and implications for producers and consumers within the market framework.
Friday meeting of Ute Jet Shire Council hears Shire Clerk Ogden confirm owners of the Council Rat Collections. Total charges since last meeting listed as 167 pounds 16 shillings 9 pence. current items include Gremera Plates, General Mates Arreora, Werest e110/7, and total Curtain Valuations. Valuer completed Meld valuations but must transcribe to Rate books before final report. new Rate books delayed in delivery. All particulars now added to rate books. Valuer to finish within days. Bank balances: General Fund debit 144/19. Trust Fund credit 192/3. Main Reade Trust account credit Kalani. Office stationery order noted for Advocate.
The Department of Agriculture urges growers to arrange their own seed wheat with the ministry or adjacent agencies before harvest. Farmers should specify varieties, delivery railway station, cash or advance needs, and storage capabilities. Respond by December 1 with seed requirements and available supplies to ensure drought relief funds and seed stock.
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