Proposed Diversion Of Gloucester Water Protest
At Shire Count Meeting last Thursday a motion was carried to protest the plan to divert Gloucester and Barrington rivers at their sources into the Chichester and Bunter rivers. A meeting of public bodies including Wingham and Manning would seek the Local Government Minister’s attendance.
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Gloucester
Barrington
Chichester
Bunter
Wingham
Shire of
Manning
Barrington Rivers
Fitzgeril
Ferencon Sand
J. H. Farley
A. Breygon
Gloucester Duiry Coy
Janen
Protest urged over Gloucester River water supply
Leaders including Mr Brorsnn and Dr Livermore pressed authorities to join in a strong protest as Gloucester River and its tributaries face diversion and low flows. They warned of polluted streams when waters run low and urged irrigation use and water conservation to protect supply for Gloucester, Barrington, Chichester, Manning and coastal areas.
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Brorsnn
Dr. Livermore
Linda
Gloucester
Farley
Barrington
Chichester
Gincheester
Bryrrington
Lourie
Wis
Sity
Gimupester
Fitzgerald
Big Russian Offensive Advances in Southern Poland
TheRussian army launched a major southern Poland offensive on Friday, breaking German lines and advancing from Sandomierz toward Valta Faw area. In two days they reportedly stormed and captured several towns, with offensives expanding along the eastern front toward Hungary, Austria, and parts of central Europe.
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Seound
I Alte Tromt
Stalin mm
Sandoamierz
Valt Faw
Plaens
Parthentarly
Bender
War Notes From World War II Fronts
Reports describe Allied advances in the Pacific and Southeast Asia as General MacArthur extends forces toward French Indochina area and malaria fears ease. In Burma, Indian Corps moves on the Yunnan coast with advances near Myeik and Mandalay as heavy bomber strikes prep the 14th Army assault near the Irrawaddy.
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Lage
Phippinesia
Malin
Neas
Baguio
Luzon
Geerres
Othe Conet
Indo China
Washington
Pentine
Seathing Sea
General MacArthur Om Dortion
Burma
1Th
Lave
Mvenon
Mvebon Peninsula
Hunter's Bax
Fist of
Arado
High Grand
Inevile
Mandalay
14Th Army
Ctv
Irrawreddys
Allied drive attacks bulge in Belgium and Greece
War brief notes a new Allied push from Mulmery to Bastogne aiming to split German forces, with Marshal von Rundstedt retreating behind the Siegfried Line. It also mentions a truce near Athens and Thebes and British units patrolling for arms and hostages while weather hinders operations.
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Foven
Bulge
Mulmery
Bastogne
Marshal von Runeshalt
Anteria
Siegried Ling
Lieenermy
List Molin
Nuamgnt
Scome
National Liberation
Percea
Athens
Thebes
Equitable Distribution Plan for Bran and Meal
Minister for Agriculture Hon R. E. Graham outlines a scheme to distribute bran pollard meat meal to owners of working horses dairy cattle and poultry. Registration of owners is required through retailers, with stock details but no individual forms. Officials will issue registers and instructions to millers manufacturers and retailers. Shortages may force classbased supply limits.
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RE. H. Graham
M.I.A
Graham
Department of Agriculture
COUNTRY KILLING CENTRES IN MEAT INDUSTRY DEBATE
A regional debate centers on meat industry centralisation and state abattoirs. Critics argue private abattoirs could cut costs, while defenders tout government control as stabilising after reforms. References to South Wales administration and the Swinney Abattoirs Act inform the controversy.
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Temora
Pepe
Warise
Mew
DAP DP
Sme
Myat Commissioner Authority
Control of Potato Moth in Tableland Districts
Potato growers in Tableland districts facing potato moth are urged by the Entomological Branch to thorough kill to protect tubers. Apply soil mounds around plant bases during the late stage of underground runners, about nine to ten weeks after planting, with wide row spacing for an effective hill. Grub infested seed may be planted if some eyes remain. avoid using heavily damaged seed in final crops.
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Department of Agriculture
Shearers Demand Wardrobes at AUU Convention
The Australian Workers' Union delegates in Adelaide on January 24 will consider demands from shearers for wardrobes in their huts and the abolition of pull-up showers. The showers use a perforated bucket hauled by rope, but the issue is the device’s tendency to fall on a butcher’s head rather than the pull-up itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Workers' Union
Adelaide
Rabbits and inspectors clash over depopulation duties
In Armidale and district tensions rise as stock inspectors denounce lax efforts to destroy rabbits when skin prices are high. Owners rely on seasonal trapping, reducing grazing capacity and allowing rabbit populations to grow, while inspectors urge frank reporting and decisive action.
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Boarda
God Reesen
Wiese
Weviebt
Steele Inapeeter Oneill
Armidale
Armidale P.P
Menhoe
Rehabilitation policies spark debate on ex-service pay
Acting Prime Minister Mo Forde described rehabilitation for ex-service personnel as generous but insufficient, aligning with the BSL policy that men remain on forces lists until fully fit for civilian life. Critics call for more than 210 shillings weekly while urging industrial retraining and secure living costs post demobilisation.
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Mo Forde
R.S.T. W
Neagle
BSL
League
Tex Peevines
Newela
Ty Frank Browne
Sot Wiles
Spitcra, Soldiers and Airmen AsSociation
Colin Ashton
Browne
Ashton Bald
Ferganick
Learn to Swim Visit to Gloucester Instructs Free Tuition
The NSW Amateur Swimming Association finalises details for a visiting Learn to Swim program in Gloucester from January 16 to 21. The expert instructor offers free lessons daily from 10:30 to 12:30 and 2:30 to 5:00, with local swimmers chosen to continue the program after departure.
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NSW, Amateur Swimming Association
Gloucester
Awim
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