Shortage of Stock Shapes Australian War Food Policy
South Australia’s Treasurer Sir Richard Butler warns of large stock shortfalls in Europe with sheep down 50 million, cattle 28 million, swine 89 million. He argues high meat and wool prices will persist even if wheat prices fall, urging diversified farming near reliable rainfall and balanced support for grain and livestock.
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South Australia
Sir Richard Butler
Europe
Richard Butler
Pilgrims Arriving in Palestine Faced New Costs
Pilgrims arriving in Palestine for the Haj were met at Jeddah by guides and others seeking to take advantage of them. Previously the Turkish government detained pilgrims in Mecca for a fortnight to spend money there, but that practice has now stopped.
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Palestine
Jeddah
Mecca
Weight Loss Among Londoners Amid War Strain
Lord Rhonda states that war and rationing have driven many to shed weight with one man losing a stone and a half in six months. The change reflects rations and increased labor across professions as busy war economies press workers and managers longer hours. War Loan Bonds are promoted as the best investment in Australia.
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London
Rhonda
Army
Australia
Paddy's Market Promises Busy Northam Benefit Fair
Paddy's Market in Northam organized by Mrs Duence and a strong committee aims to raise funds for the Light Hone Tren Comforts Fund. Numerous stalls and side shows will entertain, with affordable eatables and a poultry luncheon between 12 and 2. The poultry stall will feature joints and dressed poultry after 6, attracting early buyers. afternoon tea, evening Ugly Man of Northam result to be announced.
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Northam
Roth
Light Hone Tren
Duence
Ga.m
Ansinus
Irish National Concert Draws Strong Northam Audience
A full Palace Theatre crowd enjoyed the Irish National Concert on Saturday night. The program opened with pictures, then Convent pupils performed with notable singing and dancing. Notable soloists included Miss G Sermon and Mr Peter Roxby, with strong violin and piano accompaniment.
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Palace Theatre
Northam
G. Sermon
Peter Roxby
Cody
Fos
Perth
Roxby
Slacker or Dinkum War Predations Act Clash
A wartime clash with the War Predations Act is alleged over a returned French veteran who gave up his seat to a woman on a crowded Perth to Midland journey. The woman refused the favor, prompting insults and a caption about slacker versus patriotic duty.
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France
Midland
Mount Lawley
Land Resumption Near Dowerin Abbreviated Gazette Item
Government Gazette entry notes land resumption at Dowerin for a strip of land one chain wide along Road No. 3869 at the southwest corner of Avot location 17753 extending east inside Avon location 17753. The tract covers about 3 acres arising from Avon location 17784.
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Government Gazette
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