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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1942
Page
4
An exploration of risky ship cargoes from molasses and sugar to dynamite and grain. The Weekly Telegraph notes perils from gas and fumes, potential hull breaches, and crew hazards in transporting distant imports to the island.
The Federal Government plans transport rationalisation under National Security Regulations will wipe out most tradesmen deliveries as a wartime measure and set a pattern for peace time. Meat trade could be hit first with a shift to shop trade due to petrol shortage and labour scarcity. A zoning system is proposed to cut unnecessary cartage while preserving access for dispersed districts. The Master Butchers' Association Secretary T A Herbert urged cooperation with authorities, warning that defeat would come from complacency.
The Rural Reconstruction Board is reconstituted to give farmers two additional representatives balancing creditors. The new board includes C. K. Jacka W. H. C. Pentley A. J. H. Sullivan T. M. McCrath M. J. B. Mooney and J. L. Shute with C. R. Lambert as Director and Chairman for a two year term from January 12 1942. The board includes two creditor and two farmer representatives, with a second farmer to be nominated per meeting based on matter type.
Promising results from Hawkesbury Agricultural College show a tartar emetic and sugar spray reducing bronze wilt in tomatoes. The bait targets thrips that spread the spotted wilt virus, with about 60-70 percent control so far. A stock solution is made from 9 oz tartar emetic and 4 oz sugar per 4 gallons, applied with a fly sprayer to seedbeds and small plots. The project is supervised by C J Magee W L Morgan and A N Johnston.
The Department of Railways reports a strong year ending June 30 with net revenue of £6,053,686 and a £235,951 surplus after a £800,000 government contribution. Concessions for armed forces and wounded veterans totaled £869,532, while direct losses from discounted store transport and fodder movements reached £210,148. North Coast station earnings show South Grafton leading, with Lismore and Taree close behind. Old Casino leads in goods turnover.
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