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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1941
Page
3
Australian scientists, workers and manufacturers faced severe import bans on key materials and tooling for munitions. They developed substitute materials and forged armour plate, cost efficient for ten gun carriers, and shared the process with the British Supply Mission, aiding Empire production.
A communication from the Investigation Committee of the Central Tablelands water scheme to Forbes Chamber of Commerce notes that Grenfell Lyndhurst Boree Wengoola and Goobang councils seek a local government inquiry under the Local Government Act. The aim is to assess scheme merits and funding, potentially resubmitting to the Federal Loan Council for early work.
The Parner and Graziers Cooperative Co Ltd submits their Appraisement Catalogue No 00 ninth VH142 season. The selection includes 6200 bales from a wide area including Borrabs and nearby districts Tenterfield Upper Henter Mudgee North Western Plains South Western Slopes Riverina central West and near Western areas. Top prices noted for several brands with multiple lots valued from 10d to 204d per bale. Payments expected from 27 October with details of numerous consignments and buyers listed.
The secretary to the committee and chairman A. J. Meagher debated the matter stating they would be on dangerous ground handling it or could be left to the Municipal Council. The letter was merely received.
A drover pleaded guilty at Tubbo Police Court to failing to travel 1400 ewes the six mile daily limit. The presiding magistrate Mr Cookson fined 5 pounds with 1 shilling costs, and urged that stock owners may be prosecuted for aiding and abetting in such offences. The case highlights liability under the PLP Act and calls for board consideration.
Post officials announced ration ticket plans for December January and November. January and December tickets go on sale December 17 but office counters close earlier to handle Christmas rush. two months’ tickets require vehicle registration and stay valid through December end.
Registration for vehicles expires in December with one month’s ration issued. Consumers are not required to take two months at once. Those taking only one month’s ration must note January teleets cannot be obtained until Monday January 9 unless the application is processed at a city ticket office.
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