Drought Hits Coastal Dairy Country Severe Feed Shortage
The coastal dairy area faces its worst drought on record with feed and water drying up from Tweed to the Victorian border. Reports note burnt highland pastures, scarce water, declining cream quality, and stock in fair condition only with new cow additions. southern tableslands and northern districts show decreasing production and widespread fodder depletion.
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Tweed
Victorian
Tweed-E Bangalow
A. L. Astbury
Byron Bay
Richmond
J. D. L. McGibbon
W. Tit
W. Scott
West Kempsey
Tilawarra
Tablelands
F. H. Headley
Bega
Tilba
Moruya
New England
War news in brief and Pacific war updates
Mr J P Abbott reports he accepted a role as Commonwealth Government representative and as Chairman of an Administrative Planning Committee to coordinate with Allied nations on Pacific war tasks. U S submarine sinks three Japanese merchant ships near Tokyo Bay. five enemy ships sunk this week. Burma clash reports 250 Japanese troops move south toward Myitta. Rabaul raid damages service property. Red Army gains two strategic points near Moyaisk. Field Marshal von Reichenau dies. Churchill returns to London and Cabinet meets. Optimism grows over Allied efforts in the Southwest Pacific. NSW coal mines to reopen. miners to be mobilized if needed. Evacuation registers planned for Sydney area schools in emergencies.
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New England
J. P. Abbott
Curtin
Pacific
Abbott
Department of Defence
Victoria Barracks
Melbourne
S.C.I
U.S
United States
Tokyo Bay
Gulf
Tokyo
Yokohama
Burma
Myitta
Thailand
Rangoon
Rabaul
R.A.A.F
RED Army
Moyaisk
Moscow
von Reichenau
Berlin
Churchill
London
U.S.A
Washington
US Currency Becomes Legal Tender in Australia
Australia allows visitors to use U.S. dollars for purchases while officials say currency values must be exchanged with bankers. Federal Treasurer Mr. Chifley notes the need to convert collar notes into Australian money. The statement outlines the value of U.S. currency in Australian terms.
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United States
Australia
U.S
Chifley
Cattle Sale at Homebush Auction Nets Strong Bids
Cattle at Winchcombe Carson's Homebush sale last Thursday drew 16 dealers bidding cattle including E R D Andrews and Mr George. A heifer sold for 9 pounds 5 pence, top bids reached 11 pounds 2 shillings, average around 9 pounds 5 shillings 10 pence.
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Homebush
Winchcombe Carson
E. R. D. Andrews
Mr. George
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