Rural Factories Pilot Decentralised Production Plan
The piece describes Ford's village factory concept where small streams power rural shops about twenty miles from major plants. Workers, mostly locals, embrace cleaner, modern facilities making parts like drills and valves. The report notes improved contentment, schooling, and social life, suggesting economic and social benefits alongside the shift from urban mills.
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Nankin Milla
Newburgh
Ford
Christian Science Monitor
U.S.A
Atmlox
Ford Company
Australia Day Transport Strike Across Sydney and Newcastle
Tram and bus drivers in Sydney and Newcastle staged a five‑day united strike on January 26, keeping all services off. Prime Minister offered little reassurance, saying those involved aided Japan and risking government support amid wartime tensions. Reported by Richmond MeCleod from Manilla Street, Manila.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Nome
Manilla Stock Sale Reports High Cattle Demand and Varied Prices
A Manilla stock sale yarded 940 cattle and 5500 sheep with cattle price trends softer by about 1s per head for stores and 30d for grown fats. Top fat prices reached £11 11s 6d for Edgerton steers and £12 for Devon cows, while vealers and other cattle from multiple stations ranged widely. Sheep saw a top of 20s 8d for prize ewes, with hoggets and lambs also cataloged. Vendors listed include Coulton, Tydd, Bell, Hagan, Murphy, Berry, Warner, Byrnea and many more. next sale planned for about February 15.
Ansett’s Aviation Growth and a Defense of Private Enterprise
Editorial recounts R. M. Ansett as a self-made mechanic who built a passenger line into a major aviation firm with 1700 staff and a half-million pounds annual payroll. It argues against government ownership of Australian Airlines, urges licenses of at least five years, and favors private enterprise with government payment for services rather than direct subsidies.
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R. M. Ansett
Ansett Airways Ltd
Inter-Departmental
Wirelen
Ansett
Australia
Commonwealth
Victoria
Traveling Humour on a Packed Northern Train
A young couple tried to board a crowded Northern train during the Kmas rush. The passageway was jammed with heat near the hundred mark as the guard urged the would be couple to wait. They claimed they were newlyweds and, after a quick rebuke from the guard, the crowd moved back and the couple found space aboard.
Moanills Ram Bale Sale at Manilla in February
Advert announces Moanills 16th Annual Ram Bale at Manilla on February Mth with 1200 High Class Stud sheep including 590 from Tranquille and Gundedah dispersal plus 200 Stud ewes and rams from leading breeders 240 top BL rams plus Southdown Corriedale and Romney stock. Auctioneer W J Byrnes says the sale offers the best selection of pure bred sheep for Northern New South Wales buyers and only registered stock will be accepted.
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Manilla
Tranquille
Gunnedah
Southdown
Corriedale
Romney
W. J. Byrnes
Northern
Australian aero engines surpass threshold by November end
By the end of November output of Australian made aero engines exceeded 28 000 units with 14 000 propeliora noted in the figures, indicating strong production momentum for the sector.
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