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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1942
Page
4
Bus operators prepare for potential emergencies as private transport firms align with public plans. Officials praise coordinated private operators for readiness, camouflage issues aside, while lessons from overseas invasions emphasize wheel readiness, convoy driving, and rapid mobilization in a national crisis.
The Farmers and Graziers Co reports a 7 220 bale sale with strong bidding from Mudgee Barraba Upper Huyter Gundagai and New England districts. Highlights include the Bavilah Stud Clip and various fleece lines with prices from 27d to 384d, payment expected on December 20 after final appraisements on December 7. Also notes realignments and multiple consignors across Goulburn and Gunning regions.
A correspondent reply discusses New Guinea ownership, Australian defense, and potential policy changes. It argues for sending AML and ALF forces to fight in New Guinea and other East Indies islands to address perceived threats to Australia.
Wool sales for the season reach 700000 units as appraisements record disposal. Local sales include G G Berry C 8 Hall B V Byrnes WJ Glover and A B Chap ward among others. Brisbane Tobacco appraisements show Messrs H and W Sing consignments from West Maraila with sundried tobacco topped by Dalgety and Co Ltd at 35d per unit.
A colonial-era editorial questions government handling of dairy farmers shut down over tick regulations. It compares strikes by miners and calls for tribunal review, noting Labor governments once supported organized work stoppages and urging clear, lawful action to address farmer grievances.
The Post Office and the Army cooperate to ensure Christmas parcels for troops in distant overseas areas are delivered before Christmas Day. Public help is crucial for timely posting as some parcels must travel over 4000 miles by rail and limited shipping services before Army transport steps in.
Bail contracts are handled with a focus on high quality workmanship. The notice emphasizes skilled acceptances and trustworthy service, highlighting established practices and standards for client work.
Caution warns that any person found duck shooting fishing trespassing or interfering with stock on Moss Vale Upper Manilla will be prosecuted.
Notice warns that anyone found shooting or hunting or interfering with fences near Willamby will be prosecuted without regard to persons. All previous permits are hereby void.
Notice warns that anyone removing wood trespassing or interfering with stork Tyrone or flontart properties will be prosecuted without regard to persons. All previdna permissions cancelled A and L 1 BIGNADL.
A fragment notes Ashley making a strong appeal for parcels to be safely packed and properly addressed, urging timely posting and law compliance. The readable lines emphasize careful handling and prompt delivery.
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