War Agricultural Committees to be set up in 28 districts
The Minister for Agriculture Mr. W F Dunn announces immediate formation of 28 district War Agricultural Committees. Each panel will have five members including two primary producers and an urban representative with a district officer as organiser. Committees will coordinate labour supplies for farms and may take on broader wartime rural production duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Dunn
Department of Agriculture
W. C. Worth
War Agricultural Committee
District War Agricultural Committee
National Service
Dunn
U S Bombers Flown Direct to Australia Under Ferry System
U S heavy and medium bombers are being ferried from U S territory to Australia as part of a global military transport system. Planes are overhauled in Australia with R A A F mechanics, and can reach Japanese-occupied bases within a week of departure. A New York pilot recalled a tense, boring first flight and praised the navigator who mapped the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
United States
Australia
Washington
U.S. Army
Farflung
R.A.A.F. Mechanics
New York
Anniversary Marked for 1914 18 War Start
Tuesday marked the 28th anniversary of the commencement of the 1914 to 1918 war. The note records the date observed and its significance in the memory of those events and related public reflections.
Pigs Easier At Sydney Pig Sales Tuesday
Values for backfatters were easier at Tuesday's Sydney pig sales with heavy baconers weaker but medium and light baconers steady. Irregular bidding on heavy porkers. supplies totalled 1800. Prices ranged from 200 per head for top backfatters to 34/48 for 30 to 50 lb porkers, with other weights listed between.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Ltd
Sydney
Porkers
Control of Insect Pests of Vegetables Card
Effective vegetable pest control requires suitable spray and dust gear. Nicotine sprays should be drench applied with a coarse high pressure nozzle. lead arsenate sprays use a fine mist nozzle. Thorough coverage is essential. A chart of measures for various pests is available free from the Division of Information and Extension Services, Department of Agriculture, Box 36A, G.P.O., Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Information and Extension Services
Department of Agriculture
G.P.O
Sydney
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MTT
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Taree
Dungog
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Central District Ambulance
DEPT
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Dept. OF the Army
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OAK Milk
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