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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1940
Page
2
An official will inspect soon as discussions continue on establishing a hospital as an auxiliary to Taverell. Prior to this, Ashford had regular collections through the Contribation Fund, with many members recruited in recent months.
A fragmented listing shows a radio broadcast schedule with station and program names, hosts, and time slots. It references multiple shows including News, Music, and youth programs with various names and times, though many OCR errors obscure exact titles and personnel.
A discussion on petrol as a power source for internal combustion engines outlines long standing reliance, design adaptations, and emerging producer engines. It notes coke based producers, electric supraly areas, and the evolving fuel mix while detailing engine start up, compression, and ignition processes.
A fragmented wartime column details Allied air losses and German fighter deaths, mentions Royal Air Force raids on refineries in occupied France, and notes U S talks for leasing naval and air bases. It also reports a long section on energy and wood fuel producer gas, urging community efforts to use roadside timber for heavy machines. The piece blends combat updates with domestic energy strategy and public interest topics.
In a tense finish Carnival over Blue Peter, Araluen and Wartle 1 faced a tight final with Blue Peter conceding a forfeit due to M Baker of Araluen leaving the court. Blue Peter won the day in men’s A and women’s events, while Souths led in another hard fought match.
The Rotary Club of West Maitland and Viebrane of the Country Waom e's Association organized a comfort service for soldiers undergoing training in the district. They coordinated provisions and support for soldiers and their families, noting a Rest Home at Camphe that provides valuable service to travelers and weekend visitors.
A detailed racing program lists start times and prize details across multiple races including the Inverell Spring Cup, Byron Handicap, Newstead Welter Handicap, Second Maiden Handicap, Sprinters Handicap, Campbell Handicap, Presidents Handicap, Laurence Handicap, and McIntyre Welter Handicap. Distances range seven furlongs to one mile with varying prize allocations and weight conditions, plus nomination and entry notes for the event held on a Wednesday in September.
The article discusses chemical weed killers used on skeletal weed, noting the most effective spray timing. It reports that sprays are absorbed by plants and that effectiveness varies with growth stage and time of day, with experiments showing peak results between 2:15 pm and 11 pm, using certain formulations and methods.
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