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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1942
Page
4
A western paper reports a farmer near Mudgee hired two Sydney men to lay bricks. The tale includes a mispronounced dialogue about roosters laying eggs and a bungled attempt to steal a vise, with the Sydney laborers claiming they could lay bricks.
Acute shortage leads to government plan to reserve supplies for potatoes and vegetables. Farmers must apply by July 31 for December 31 allocations. Applications require crop details, supplier history, and certification by storekeepers or agents. Wholesale firms will distribute to retailers to limit freight and maintain trade.
Wartime conditions raise fodder shortages and seed use concerns. Max Henry, head of Animal Industry, urges stockowners to maximize available foods and asks districts to obtain guidance from veterinary officers and district instructors. Box 364 GP O Sydney serves as a postal contact for recommendations on daily rations.
Heenzo offers internal use for coughs colds and influenza and nasal antiseptic drops for nostrils. Gargling provides relief for smoker's throat and throat irritation. The ad claims one bottle costs 71 currency units and serves as a family remedy for all ages.
The Minister of Commerce stated that the government would honor its pledge on guaranteed wheat payments. Representative wheat growers from several states attended May 1941 meetings, urging action aligned with prior undertakings. The plan envisions an advance of 3/6 per bushel with 40 percent retained previously, pending total realizations from the 1531 million bushels received by the Australian Wheat Bond.
Conservation and planting of fodder trees discussed to safeguard future forage in pastoral districts. Emphasis on careful topping to prevent damage, selective uncut species, and shaping cuts to improve yield. Highlights need for plantation programs, suitable species, and best planting months May to August.
A British Board of Trade speech urges firms to protect brands and trade marks with advertising, stressing that a business’s honour and integrity are its true trademark. Traders are urged to safeguard their marks to maintain public trust and avoid costly losses.
Initiatives to set up mutton dehydration plants in the district were discussed as opportunities arose. Officials sought connections and timelines for establishing processing facilities.
A brief display highlights wartime scenes provided by the Commonwealth Department of Information. Photographs and captions illustrate civilian and military life during the conflict, aiming to inform and bolster public morale.
A vivid scene in which a British destroyer departs harbour under naval ceremony. A rating at center pipes a salute as the ship, illuminated by bright lights, sails away while both crews on deck stand to attention and respond in traditional fashion.
A report notes regular inspections aboard British submarine depot ships to ensure weapon and torpedo systems function correctly. Tests aim to confirm readiness to locate German supply vessels, with officials like Kennedy and Quirk referenced in evaluating delegation mechanics and potential defects.
Mr 8 Henley 1 C O member of the Aus ee Ment Board urged planning to establish plants countrywide noting they would not be created without. He said open their operation economically and must be opened at dates in expectation with existing works. Without this spas Along it would be difficult to make satisfactory provision for by products such as skins and fool fat.
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