Battle of Stalingrad Nears Climax In New War Report
War news in brief cites Moscow dispatches on Stalingrad’s near climax as German heavy artillery and reserves press the Volga city. Also noted are Soviet counteractions in the Caucasus, Allied air strikes on Bremen and Rouen, Russian raids on Budapest and Konigsberg, and broader war updates including arrests in the United States and Roosevelt’s sacrifices message.
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Russia
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Sydney cattle market signals firm trend as yarding tops
Sydney market report from Winchcombe Carson Ltd lists 1261 cattle yarded, firm tone. Best dealers to 72 shillings per hundredweight, steers 64, heifers 49, bullocks 48, cows 44. About 1000 fat cattle yarded with superior quality to previous day, including prime light to medium weight bullocks, cows, heifers and usual vealers. prices ranged with best bullocks 18 pounds 10s, feed from 13 10, light from 11 5, best cows to 13 15, good from 9 10, medium from 6, best yearlings to 11, bulls to 12 8 6, choppers 2 to 2 15.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
New Petrol Regulations Tighten Control on Motorists
The Liquid Fuel Regulations now require motorists to file a written description of their occupation with the Liquid Fuel Control Board and obtain acceptance before using petrol. The General Secretary of the Service Station Association, C A Gregory, says amendments close loopholes by prohibiting acquisition or receipt of petrol and banning sale or disposal without approval. Retailers must surrender matching ration tickets to use their own stocks, and holders of stored petrol must prove legality.
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Service Station Association
C. A. Gregory
War History Editor Appointed By Memorial Board
The War Cabinet empowered the Australian War Memorial board to nominate an editor for a history of Australia in the war. Prime Minister Curtin said the board would devise a scheme to secure data for the compilation, with the editor presenting proposals to the government on appointment.
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Board of Management
The
Australian War Memorial
Australia
Curtin
Letter on Cemetery Address Delivers Regretful War Testimony
A letter received by the National Service Officer in Bendigo discusses the Presbyterian portion of Chew Town Cemetery. It laments not being able to attend a Town Hall event on September 4, notes death on March 22, and wishes success with the war effort, signed by the late correspondent.
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National Service
Bendigo
Cas- Uemain
Fertile soil debate on Barrington Tops with road hopes
The Scone Advocate reprints W Hind Marsh Meinung on Barrington Tops soil fertility near Pola Fogal Barrington Tops. With improved road access crops could be grown for Hunter Valley markets. Road surveys were made and camps built for road workers but political and financial issues stalled progress. Drover R Landers backs soil fertility citing 1880s field observations and seed potato worthiness, urging future development.
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Queensland
Towel Creek
John
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Tr Landers
Urgent call for 800 men to work in sawmills
An official notice released Monday calls for 800 men immediately to take roles in sawmills and related industries. The request emphasizes urgent employment needs and immediate availability for the positions.
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