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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1942
Page
4
Wholesome feed for pigs determines flesh quality. first class meat needs proper food. Butter, nil, and excellent foods support white flesh and sweetness. Varied vegetables and root crops help, but mouldy maize risks poisoning. danger reduced by careful preparation before feeding to pigs.
The general secretary reports May activities of the State Branch with strong work by officers under executive control. Employment Bureau helped 109 positions and 24 via Sub-branches. 5 ex-members of the 2nd ALN found work. Welfare efforts aided ageing and incapacitated diggers, 14 female dependants found positions, and funerals of 22 diggers were attended. Pensions cases rose, with a notable appeal leading to a successful reclassification. Membership increased in May but lagged behind twelve months, attributed to new veterans not renewing subscriptions.
Readable text notes many famous names using Heenzo cough remedy. Mentions Sir Harry Tander Mr Petey Dayson Miss Gladys Monevei Captain Frank Haley and others. Claims heebo helps coughs colds bronchitis and catarrh with a concentrated form costing three shillings per pint.
A trader advises educating customers about limited prewar cay products and reduced ranges to prevent misunderstandings. By informing buyers through the newspaper, the local merchant can maintain confidence, justify price changes, and support continued cooperation with readers and the shop.
A wartime message thanks the Women’s Auxiliaries and Subbranches for loyal service and support. The writer credits royal support and efficient officers for progress, and expresses gratitude to the Daily Press and broadcasting stations for publicity of servicemen’s fealty.
A 1940s public appeal urges citizens to search sheds garages and attics for rubber goods to send back to Australia as a morale boosting drive. The notice lists items such as tyres gloves tubing and toys while urging delivery to the local municipal depot.
The Stock Inspector reports notable improvement in pastures and crops across Tamwortl, with green feed widespread and sheep conditions improving. Though stock losses are unlikely to worsen, risks from hypaealmentin and sheep disease persist without continued green forage, and vaccination and worm control remain active among farmers.
South Africa faces import limits on overseas timber and shifts to local sources. Indications point to Belgian Congo as a main supplier with rail transport agreements under discussion. Congo holds vast timber reserves, notably limbbu, meeting much of South Africa's softwood demand.
A fragment suggests Japanese military leaders hint at air operations over Tapa and possibly more bomber actions in the near term. The message implies pressure on Allied defenses and a looming aerial phase in the region.
Tex Morton a popular air and road show star is a father proud of his ten month old twin sons Berard and Bobs. The twins have traveled with their parents since birth, even sleeping in a chest of drawers in a hotel when accommodation was scarce. Dingo and Alsatian guardian dog Ding watches over the infants as Tex tours Queensland New South Wales and Victoria with the rodeo and the Kid Diner Show. The mother travels with them and Tex hopes the boys will choose their own path in show business.
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