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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1942
Page
4
The text presents a wartime marching song praising women joining the war effort. It describes women working with shovels and tools, aiding farms, milking cows, feeding troops, and supporting the military through home front tasks. The piece references national defense and calls for women to join the Women's Army and contribute to victory. The language reflects period-appropriate recruitment tone and emphasizes collective national labor.
The Fuel Control Board clarifies petrol supply during fuel shortages affecting graziers. Authorities discuss allowances and the use of producer gas for essential transport, noting some vehicles may need extra fuel or altered operations to keep essential services moving.
A dubious report describes a factory workers fun show with actors and managers including named individuals. It mentions a town hall gathering last Friday, secretaries and a mayor, and references a potential benefit and compensation tied to competitions. The prose is garbled but centers on worker morale and a fundraising event.
Wool sale results from Parmery area with appraisal notes and leading buyers listed. The report records bale futures, prices in shillings and pence, and mentions key lot numbers, districts North West and Mudgee, with several buyers including Newell Forbes and Thomas Pores. It notes expected large stock rounds and upcoming payments.
A report discusses rabbits multiplying as a potential food source for Australia, noting attempts to raise output using controlled breeding and experimental methods. It mentions imports, chemical and physical control measures, and the risk to crops and farming systems from rabbit proliferation and pollination concerns.
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