NSW cattle and pig markets report brisk but mixed demand
The Sydney cattle yarded included 1718 head with majority medium lightweights and a small share of heavies. Prices were firmer with bullocks to £20 and cows to £13 16s, dealers to £12 8s. Prime fat cattle in Maitland held steady, with best tones £10 10s to £6 and midweights £12 to £18 10s. Calves and pigs showed varied values amid active bidding and general strength for well-conditioned stock.
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Mebush
Sydney
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Hest
Maitland
Tuyere
Ctasees
Coventry’s evolution from old town to motoropolis analysis
A reflective piece portrays Coventry’s transformation from medieval heart of England to modern industrial hub. It recalls landmarks such as Broadgate and St Michael’s Church, notes early advances in watches bikes and gas experiments, and highlights wartime bombing aimed at destroying England’s memory. The author asserts Coventry’s resilient spirit despite invasion of its historic sites.
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Coventry
Warwickshire
England
Meridan
Broadgate
Butchers Row
St. Michael
France
Birmingham
Jake
Leamington
Motoropolis
Diamler
Humber
Swift
Rover
United Kingdom
Hitler
More Enlistments for ALF Delayed to January
The Minister for the Army Mr Spender announced Friday that applicants for the A LE who passed the preliminary medical may be enlisted now or held over until recruiting resumes next January. Men wishing to stay in current jobs until January should apply to Eastern Command Headquarters to delay their call up.
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A.le
Army
Spender
Eastern Command Headquarters
Gone to Earth
Tan Fitchett, official war correspondent with the ALE, reports Australians dig in air raid shelters and trenches. Camps are dispersed, huts dug into rock, sandbags and forges abound, troops form mini messes, cook own meals, and sing in slit trenches as digging and dust define life with parodies and morale rituals.
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Bourkestreet
Bombay
ALF
NRMA warns petrol wasteful drivers amid rationing
The NRMA calls out selfish motorists who defy petrol limits and waste fuel with pleasure driving. General secretary H Johnson notes most owners cooperate with government aims to curb consumption, while some obtain extra petrol and speed without regard for national need. If March reviews show no savings, rationing will tighten further and critics of restraint will complain.
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NRMA
Association
H. Johnson
Johnson
World's Fastest Warplane and Mega Bomber Nears Completion
The United States unveils the Lockheed Interceptor as the fastest plane exceeding 500 mph with 1100 mile range and 40 400 feet per minute climb. A colossal Douglas bomber, powered by four 2000 hp engines, with a 202 ft wingspan and 112 ft length, near completion in Santa Monica, will fly non stop from New York to Europe and back to Los Angeles, with a 10 person crew.
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United States
New York
Europe
Los Angeles
Douglas
Santa Monica
Housing scheme provides four room homes for workers near Kyogle
North Coast company Munro and Leaver Ltd runs a housing program offering four room homes with kitchen and electric light at four shillings weekly. The self contained communities at Grevillea Long Creek and Dalman include school bank post office hall and nurse. Over 500 permanent workers, many with cars, supported by a £35000 annual turnover station at Woodenbong.
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North Coast Company
Munro and Leaver, Ltd
Grevillea
Kyogle
Long Creek
Dalman
Savings Bank
Woodenbong Township
Labor Department
Dunstan
Department
Information and Development Bureau
Man Refuses £38000 For Truth In Peru Mine Promise
Fernandini unearthed a disused Peru mine in the Andes and vowed to keep his word. A verbal offer of £1850 grew to £40000 from a syndicate, yet he held to his pledge. An honorable buyer formed a company granting Fernandini ten percent, later yielding over £140000 in value.
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Fernandini
Andes
Peru
Bentte- Men
Mignon A Service Sheer in Lovely Shades for Summer
A listing promotes Mignon A Service Sheer in summer shades with a six shilling eleven pence price. A Gay Deceiver A Sheet is offered in all sizes at five shillings eleven pence.
Virus Diseases of Potatoes Highlight Seed Shortages
Dry last summer reduced certified potato seed, pushing coastal growers to plant uncertified seed. Leaf roll and other virus diseases have lowered yields, while tuber appearance does not reveal virus absence. Certified seed is now emphasized as the only reliable option despite higher costs. Some Sydney firms now offer certified seed.
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Sydney
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Panfold
Barrington St. Gloucester
Thomas Cowan & CO
Tudor ST
Newcastle
O'Connell ST
J. Bowen
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Taree
Street & Parish, Pty., Ltd
Gloucester
Earth
A.lf
Tan Fitchett
Prestige
Bond's
Kayser and
Lisle
Garden of Roses
Horlick
Jack Moutzouris
Shoe Department
Manchester
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