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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
3
Mr. W A Roberts led a informal discussion at Frid night’s RSS Guyran sub branch meeting as delegate to the Tamworth district conference about how to vote on admitting all servicemen to the League. He noted his personal views might not reflect the subbranch stance.
A SWAC meeting reviews Machinery Pool hire rates amid hopes of Dept of Agriculture revisions. A Sydney visit to discuss charges is planned, with a protest possible to the Minister. Debate covers ALF membership, volunteer service, and potential transfer of tyre and rubber goods duties to the L.W.A.C. if needed.
A Glenore meeting formed the first hospital auxiliary to support the Guyra District Hospital project. Board chairman W A Roberts outlined aims to raise funds, with £4600 already in hand and a goal of £1000 by year end. Local donations totaled £18 8 with several pledges, and Mr W Weicks urged a carnival to boost the fund.
The wartime article details detachable paper petrol tanks enabling Allied aircraft to fly longer missions without performance loss. Invented in Britain, these tanks reduce weight yet withstand flight stresses, with examples including 90 gallon tanks for Thunderbolt fighters.
As successor to Mr. A. F. White, who resigned as secretary of Zone 9 due to taking over the role of organiser of the Farmers' Union.
The fragment recalls arrangements with American partners for immerdials production and notes paper petrol tank vanes entering general use. It highlights a vast aid to defense, including graphic reconnaissance and long journeys. Spitfires and Mosquitoes are described in transit between fronts for air operations.
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