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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1945
Page
4
A government effort in Australia seeks to strengthen fodder conservation to ensure adequate supply and production. Officials discuss expanding farmer representation, forming panels, and involving rural producers in decisions for the Fodder Conservation Committee.
A breezy old column highlights Woods' Great Peppermint Cora as a versatile remedy for coughs and colds. The piece praises its soothing effect and claims of fast relief, noting common household use and familiar brand recognition.
Fragmented OCR reports colossal wartime losses and production figures for Britain and its allies. It cites casualties, civilian deaths, damaged housing, and shipping totals through 1944, noting German sorties and wartime expenditures. It lacks coherent structure but preserves named entities such as Britain and New York.
A brief note recalls Woods Great Peppermint Cure at stores and homes. It mentions its use for coughs and throat relief and places the product within local medicine cabinets of the era. The item reflects common remedies shared in community life.
National concern over rabbit damage as a major threat to productive capacity. Minister Graham urges reorganizing rabbit inspectors under Soil Inspectors to improve coordination, reduce costs, and prevent soil erosion while boards increase enforcement to combat pasture deterioration.
Current coupons cover TEA SUGAR BUTTER MEAT and CLOTHING with varying expiries. TEA expires August 2 and SUGAR expires July 1 with 1 2 coupon ranges. BUTTER 1 3 expires July 1. MEAT 1 4 expires July 1. CLOTHING B s7 112 valid until 18 November 1945 and 156 until end of ration year.
The article reports Liberal Party organizers courting Country Party supporters in country electorates while noting the Country Party leadership disputes. Lt Col Bruner counters calls for dissolution, and Col Bruxner praises the Country Party’s role in safeguarding primary producers against city interests.
Minister for Lands Mr Tully said details of at least twenty large estates would be sent to the Federal Government within a month for soldier settlement. Estates in several counties were under consideration with topographic surveys, aiming to aid settlers in rainfall areas 22 to 40 inches. Local committees of practical district residents will assist, with no stock agents on the committees. New South Wales would provide most financial help, with loans at 4 1/2 percent and settlers charged 4 1/2 percent on returned loans.
J P Basten shows Gloucement cattle with 12 head at 14 pounds 8 shillings average 33 pounds 1 shilling 3 pence. Westley from Glowventer lists 3% of stock with prices around 15 pounds 24 pence, averaging 18 pounds 11 shillings 8 pence. Auction notes place the sale at Winchcombe, Carsona Homebush statign lant Thumday.
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