War Chest Fund Treasurer's Report
The Treasurer reports the total received to date is £1686/3/5 with £12/19/7 received since last report from Ladies' Auxiliary £2/12/8, Mrs Hollingsworth £5/11, Rawdon Vale dance per Mr L Gordon £4/5/7. Wristlet watches presented by the Fund since last report were Jim Davey, J W Gunn, Wm Anderson, Steve Eagleton.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Hollingsworth
Rawdon Vale
L. Gorton
Jim Davey
J. W. Gunn
Wm. Anderson
Steve Eagleton
Sydney pig values at Sydney sale report from Winchcombe Carson
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports pig values at Sydney sales with backfatters near yesterday’s lows and baconets firm. Prices ranged with extra prime and heavy sold to 120 per head, other lines 45 to 1201b, baconers 72 to 140lb, porkers 42 to 52 for various weights, total supplies 1850 head.
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Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Tuewtny
Private Petrol Pumps Licenses Under Scrutiny
The Liquid Fuel Control Board will withdraw retailers’ licenses from owners of industrial petrol pumps. The circular requires surrender or explanation for licenses not tied to regular sale or motor garage operation. It bans acquiring private car petrol via corporate executives or individuals.
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Liquid Fuel Control Board
RAF Attacks Germany and Italy in Steady Blitz
London reports say the RAF has begun a sustained assault on Germany and Italy with fighters and bombers crossing the Channel for a fourth day. British air strength is described as increasing with pilots claiming control as bombers press the Nazi frontier.
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London
RAF
Germany
Italy
Steceseion
RAR
Channel 1
Call for Deferred Camp Training Under Universal Service
The army calls young men without exemptions who have not completed three months of camp training to begin camp in mid February. Northern area participants proceed to Greta and Ruthreford camps, with January notices guiding reporting and required equipment. Enrolment under universal service shifts to January 25 with forms at post offices and 30 days to complete.
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Greta
Ruthreford
Gloucester Baby Health Centre Monthly Report
The Gloucester Baby Health Centre reports activity for the past month including 1 newly enrolled baby, 44 ounces of weight recorded, 2 test meals given, and 45 total attendances with a daily average of 15.3. Attendance included 32 infants under 1 year, 8 under 2, and 1 under 3, with mothers visiting and additional sister visits noted.
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B. Sydney Morris
Centre
New School Age Rules Explain Compulsory Attendance
The Education Department clarifies the birthdate rule under the Youth Welfare Act. From January 1 1941 the compulsory attendance age becomes 14 years 4 months. A child turning 14 December 31 1940 is exempt. those born after that date must attend until 14 years 4 months. Legislative changes reflect long term attendance trends.
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Education Department
German Air Attack From Sicily Debuts In Med
London reports German air force using new Sicilian bases to strike British naval convoys in the Mediterranean. Britain claims at least 12 enemy planes shot down, one carrier and a cruiser damaged, plus Italian and Libyan losses in air actions around Catania and other areas over the weekend.
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London
Sicily
Mediterranean Arca
Greece
Mussolini
Sicilian
African
Mediterranean
Hlm.s. Tllustrious
HLMS
Southampton
LMS
Gallant
Tobruk
Catania
R.A.P
PAP
Janary
Remiea
Dow
R.A.F
Bening
Libya
Silver Lining in the Taxation Cloud
Mr HL Anthony urges using war savings certificates to offset rising taxation as Australia faces wartime costs. He argues every shilling saved from taxes via certificates reduces tax burden, noting January sales reached £17,000,000 with a £25,000,000 target. He emphasizes the need to fund defense without heavier taxation.
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HL. Anthony
M.hlr
Australia
Avatralia
Wool Substitute From Whale Blubber Promises Warm Textile Fiber
Japan reports a fibre derived from whale blubber aims to imitate sheep wool with warmth and qualities. Earlier mentions of seaweed textiles and other synthetics hint at broad textile exploration. Scientists differ on whether true wool can ever be fully replicated.
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Japan
Autumn Timing for Arsenical Timber Treatment Guidelines
The department notes that using arsenical compounds is safest when the tree sap flow slows in autumn. Conducting operations as sap flow ceases minimizes suckering to a two. A pamphlet on this topic is available from the Department of Agriculture in Sydney.
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Department of Agriculture
Sydney
Prospecting yields gold from rock on path to camp
Thomas Starr, a Mr. Monger prospector, dug up a jagged rock on his camp path. He found yellow gleams on the underside. A 25th of the stone taken to a nearby battery revealed gold worth £250. Also noted: Methodist services with times across Gloucester and Stratford in January.
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Thomas Starr
Gloucester
Wauka
Stratford
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WAR Chest Fund
H.B.A
Kent
F.E. Jones
Church ST
S. J. Bennett Radio and Garage Service
New School Age
Luftwaffe
Cambric
Bemberg
Daraval
Fisher
Mens & Boys
Bond
Churka
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