Clothes rationing sparks chaotic sale in Petticott Lane
On the first day of clothing rationing prices soared as thousands of pounds worth of goods were sold without coupons. Dealers risked penalties while crowds surged to buy, many items at seven shillings four pence each, and stores near Houndsditch remained crowded despite warnings.
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Guye Innen
Melbourne
Herakd
Petticott Lane
Conte
Petti Lane
Beamer
Timsins
Yes
Lannie
Forests
Jay
Dheesy East
Phinstan
Horsham Monthly Rainfall Report Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes show rainfall figures and month names for Horsham. Partial entries list values like 44.25 and 27.75 with scattered month tags May September October and references to stations or regions. The text is garbled and unreadable in many areas, but preserves some numeric rainfall data and month markers.
Dimbodia’s Show Plans Deferred Amid War Pressures
Warracknabeal Agricultural and Pastoral Society weighs postponing a show with a 40 percent prize cut, while members survey business support. Horsham opts out, Dimboola considers August delay, and wartime needs influence decisions on dates, funding, and exhibitor turnout.
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Warracknabeal Agriulturel and Pastoral Society
FO. Gould
Horsham
Warracknabeal Society
Warracknabeal
Fupanyup
Dimbola Agricultural and Pastoral Society
M- 4A Feery
J. B. Henstridge
W. Polack
L. Bushby
C. R. Bennett
D. Jordan
C. A. Lehmann
Mar
Henstridge
Britain Faces Mail Delay In Exports To Overseas Markets
A February update shows Britain’s leading wholesalers shipping about 35 tons of pending material to overseas customers, including magazines and books. The report notes half of Britain’s home trade could be affected, with significant delays impacting exports to foreign markets and distribution worldwide.
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Britain
Aratesa
Eas
Oo As
Deraawline
Biritain
Watuo
Betiatn
Sear
Britaln
India
Debate Over Tanker Shortages Sparks Public Concern
In Parliament, officials defend efforts to secure tankers amid alleged monopolistic interference and rationing. The public dispute centers on petrol arrivals, exchange rates, and government action to reassure citizens while maintaining defense reserves.
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Han
Muay Ba
Comerys Dolkir
Vietamily
Prieste
Min Wire
Stack
Australia
Yerral
Lt Wall
Hare
Jake Aetnon
Timber and erosion threat prompts forest reform
The article argues for rapid action to save Victorian forests amid widespread timber removal. It cites erosion dangers and land degradation, calling on ministers and the Commonwealth to regulate landholders, preserve old trees, and allow young trees to mature to prevent further loss.
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Golenthort
Hent Brengebieb
Making Charcoal On The Farm From Wood And Waste
Farmers can turn downed wood into usable charcoal by stacking, roasting and ventilating a wood pile. The guide covers pile setup, center pole, fuel layering, earth covering, controlled burning, venting, and cooling to yield dry charcoal suitable for fuel and other uses.
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Rentros
Kunming
Unclear text on weaving pipes and public work
Fragmentary OCR describes laying of woven pipes on a street by Australia Pipe Co. A crowd funds a hall project. Mentions Noxious Wools Act and government action. Many words are garbled. exact facts and names are unreadable.
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Australia Vs Pipe Co
Connell
Land sharing and farming instruction proposal
This item discusses potential land access through a share system or other methods. It mentions farmers who could teach novel farming on a share basis, with ideas like tying land use to seed tape, fallowing, and related practices.
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Johneon
Johmeon
Johne
Atc
England
London
Auxiliary Fire Service
Department of Information
USA
Nave Bees Indies
Zs Ag
Dimbodia
Jeparit A
Tee
Severn
Msbourne
Fresersing Timber
Paket
Mat Ralief
Bank of New South Wales
Pheer Shoal
Pia
der. Smith
Ein
Maeree
Groper
MAY & Millar Ltd
Wimmera Foundry
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