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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1942
Page
6
A garbled wartime advisory listing humorous and unsafe behavior during air raids. It mocks reactions like grabbing food or drinks, ignoring warnings, and unsafe shelter choices, with scattered references to wardens and unclear instructions.
The piece notes Allied and Japanese forces in the Pacific, highlighting US Navy advances in shipbuilding, gunnery, and skilled trades training. It praises Royal Navy traditions, mentions the Navy Yard school inspected by prominent officials, and details the extensive training program for electricians, fitters, carpenters, and metalsmiths aiding war efforts.
Minister Por outlines Commonwealth decisions on managing wartime labor for agriculture. The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agricultural Council will coordinate with the Rural Labour branding and manpower bodies to sustain crop and livestock production, urging use of existing labor, Women's Land Army, and Army releases where possible.
The War Agricultural Committee aims to strengthen ties between the Department of Agriculture and individual farmers. Farmers nationwide show keen willingness to assist in secret muster, signaling broad support for agricultural efforts.
Norman C Hellarmy Co reports a special sale last Friday in October with 1050 head. Catalog includes U4 fat cattle, lightweights, yearlings, and a mix of breeds. Prices range from 1s to 20s per head with high rates noted. shorthorn yearlings and crossbreds show good demand.
The Cable Council requests Chief Inspector guidance on granting stockowners inoculation rights to treat cattle during pleuro pneumonia outbreaks. The inspector notes inoculation controls vary by circumstances, stressing strict control to prevent tracing issues and recommending continued research supported by measures for dairy herds and beef cattle across divisions.
A clashing letter to Mr Woods from Herbert T. Bichig cites American prohibition laws and enforcement issues. It references Gov Pinchot and May Willem E. Deyer, discusses corruption, bootleggers, and calls for preventive approaches rather than restricting gin use, linking biblical quotes to moral arguments.
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