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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1940
Page
8
At least a mile of creek front showed heavy oyster mortality as silt and dust clogged gills and disrupted feeding. Dust blew from Newcastle to Nelsons Bay during a dry summer and settled into the creek, lingering due to low tide and water flow, affecting mussels crabs and other aquatic life.
Defence gleanings note Australia expanding war production. Government works claim to manufacture all steel except unplate by Christmas and begin linking tanks. Aviation editor cites Commonwealth factory near Melbourne as surpassing wartime efforts of other nations. Dominions contribute heavily to war costs, with ore and gun production increasing at several plants in Melbourne and Sydney.
Hints to stamp collectors discuss printing methods and card accompaniments for attractive miniature stamps. It surveys imperial ages, Ethiopian royalty, and a Costa Rican souvenir sheet for the San Jose exhibition, noting Portuguese colonial issues and Persia's rising prominence.
In a crowded program at JTannis Tournament, teams and players faced off across Town No. 2 to No. 4 venues with multiple mixed doubles and singles ping pong events. Notable pairings included Miss Sweaney with K. Sweaney, P. Hewlett with Miss Trim, and J. Goldman facing Alichisan, with results indicating advancing players toward semi finals.
The text notes the U S Government precancels stamps to save labour in cancelling large mail runs. It mentions forming a stamp club in Inverell and implies that the precancel shows the name of the factory, reflecting a practice to speed mail processing.
An Intercrew from the Daily Mat in the Near East reports a desert airbase scene where a camouflaged bomber lands and two observers assess its torn fuselage. They declare the damage minor while noting Italian air activity and a looming barrage next week as strategic aerial warfare advances in the region.
The Australian Dairy Board heard at a meeting last month that the Dairy Products Research program may become the Dairy Research Institute. Sir Charles Rivett, chief executive of CSUR, urged council input and support from industry and government to start investigations and secure laboratory facilities.
Sunday service times and small notes for Presbyterian and Anglican churches, including Holy Communion at 1 am and evening services. Mentions of Sunday school, child care, and mission activities, with various pastors and regional locations across Ashford, Ford, and surrounding areas.
A fragmented clipping highlights a female singer described as brilliant, with references to performances and a notable figure Miss Parket. The text is garbled but centers on a celebrated artist, public performances, and associated commentary from a local press viewpoint.
The article cites concern over European famine and compares it to Lord Woolton's remarks on food stocks in wartime Britain. It notes grain shortages, German blockades, and reliance on available supplies, with references to Denmark Norway Belgium and disruption of imports.
An Australian article discusses Army catering leadership, the role of nutrition in soldier resilience, and the need for balanced rations during extended campaigns. It notes public interest in feeding strategies and references health concerns and preventive measures for wartime efficiency.
Nominations close Wednesday September 8 at 8 pm for a program of handicaps including Second Matron, Sprinters, Campbell, Presidents, Lanchester, and McIntyre Welter with fixed prize shares and weights. Entries require fees, rider details, and color. bookmakers fees apply. weights and re-handicap rules outlined.
The article notes that Inverell and Britain have been off the gold standard since September 1931. The present currency is managed by the Bank of England. Overseas payments can still be made in gold at world price, but English subjects may not convert bank notes into gold at the Bank of England.
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