11 Apr 1940
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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text outlines a report on a new British sisal processing method. The readable fragments mention a process name, some technical terms, and several garbled phrases possibly describing machinery, testing, and results. No clear dates, places, or names are discernible.
Cattle supplies remain tight as fat stock are in short supply across multiple regions including Magu and nearby areas. Markets show limited volumes, with farmers and traders reporting fewer head available for sale and rising prices amid ongoing supply chain pressures.
A garbled OCR fragment references House proceedings and various names and terms. The text includes scattered phrases about communists, a Mr Tully, and multiple unreadable segments, yielding no clear event, date, or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a district wool clip election event with mentions of votes, candidates, and a tied or contested result. The readable parts reference a person named Guinn Atel and others, with unclear dates and local officials, suggesting an unsettled outcome and ongoing counting.
Fragments describe pigeons and their value to the Royal Air Force during conflict. Mentions lines about training, release, and roles, with fragmented notes on handlers and locations. Contains several garbled phrases and partial names, but centers on the collaboration between birds and air operations.
A man working on the Capertee Glen Davie road near Lithgow escaped death when trapped for two hours between a tarry cabin and hydraulic equipment. He was rescued after a perilous incident, with colleagues assisting before authorities arrived.
Fragmentary OCR text cites a basketball event under an unclear title. Mentions Real Cres Rawle and Ne 'eral Silay er observing a game. Reference to a bag sale and Dibba Digute Waveinth ad Waar Fat appears. No clear entities or dates discernible.
In York and nearby areas war fears shape a leaner year with about 50,258 workers. Reports discuss tank equipment, Army orders, and shifting production as factories adapt to wartime needs. The piece notes men and women entering new roles and cites local and national economic pressures.
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