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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1942
Page
4
A wartime appeal urges Canadians and Americans to support the war effort through continued bond purchases. The message emphasizes unity and persistence until victory, urging citizens to stay committed and invest in war bonds as a practical contribution.
At a Glen Innes pasture protection meeting a farmer argues for a permit to travel a longer grazing route to Mount Mitchell citing grass and water needs. He notes a ministerial circular allowing route changes and asks the board to suspend prosecutions for using an indirect route. The board approves informing Bucknell he will not be prosecuted for the indirect route after prior permit considerations.
The Salvation Army Red Shield program in Queensland, led by Major W. Flockton, funds and runs spiritual and social aid for troops. The scheme, backed by Queensland’s Red Shield Appeal, supports camp canteens, sewing bees, writing paper, envelopes, recreation, electric irons, radio nets, and banking services through Welfare Officers. Justice of the Peace officers and chaplains assist soldiers with signatures and legal matters, aiding time savings for servicemen amid wartime deployments.
The text notes that calcium phosphate offered no observed advantage to sheep in northern New South Wales pastures, while Sydney University research found ground limestone calcium carbonate beneficial with cereal-fed sheep. It highlights calcium as the likely source of benefits and links to clover hay and cereals, while criticizing claims about straw or tick mixtures.
Reports describe Allied forces near Knights Bridge and the Devil's Cauldron plotting a desert clash to disrupt German armored units. Admirals warn of Midway naval battle losses as Japanese carriers suffer damage while American forces pursue a counteroffensive. The article also notes heavy fighting around Tobruk and Bir Hakeim as Axis pressure persists.
In the House of Representatives Mr Abbott asks if ministers will secure steady galvanised wire netting and related materials for primary producers amid war priorities. Minister Makin replies the department is concerned by defence needs and supply difficulties, and notes government efforts to address the shortfall.
The minister cites dehydration of mutton to expand meat supply in New South Wales and across Australia. He notes hundreds of thousands of sheep unconverted due to transport costs and distance. Expert dehydration facilities could raise Australia’s total meat production and aid Britain with large shipments.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a high pressure system accelerating speeds from 20 to 2 miles per hour and mentions sustained conditions. The readable content is unclear and lacks concrete entities or events to form a full summary.
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