Australia’s war crop drive faces transport and labour hurdles
A Western DWAC conference outlines production goals for eggs, butter, wheat, and meat, with price incentives and district quotas to boost output for Britain and Allied forces. It covers fertilizer shortages, superphosphate distribution, and the need for local committees to coordinate farming, machinery supply, and rural labour amid conscription and migration pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
South West Pacific
Great Britain
Asia
South Australia
Upper North
Australian Wheat Board
T. Maloney
Bruce
Griffiths
J. Schnell
Quorn
Grif- Aths
Britain
Eges
Cheetham
Hilltown
C. Smart
Galnare
GriMbs
DWAC
Adeaide
Linklater
Booleroo
Griffthe
L. Harvey
S.A
W. J. Mitchell
Orroroo
DVAC
Fistoier
Smart
Guinare
Dhrehase
W.A. Com
Adelaide
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited operations and notices
The Laura Ice and Produce Company reports excellent cream quality from farmers and government subsidies boosting payments. It lists butter prices, egg purchasing as Commonwealth Egg Controller agents for Laura and nearby towns, and details on dressed poultry. DWAC and Locals discuss fencing materials ammunition distribution, publicity, and local committee roles. A conference outcome praised by district officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden North
Commonwealth Sgg
Laura
Custocie
Stone Hut
Witrabara
Murraytown
Melrose
A. D. Bray
DWAC
Jamestown
Dewhirst
Burt
J. Harvey
Hilltown
Upper North
L. M. W. Judell
Divac
T. B
Ashby
Gulnare
Grifftis
Booleroo Centre Lodge Ball Raises Funds For Charities
The Booleroo Centre Lodge of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes held its annual ball at the Institute Hall on a threatening Tuesday night. Receipts totaled £21 10/ with a wet balance to be shared between the Red Cross and Comforts Fund. A brief meeting preceded the ball with visitors welcomed and toasts honored. Laura Orchestra provided music and a ladies serve a supper. A CWA stall on Sept 28 in Main St Booleroo Centre raised about £4 for institute funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booleroo Centre
Royal
Order of Buffaloes
Zureka Lodge
Institute Hall
Rei Cross and
Comforts Fund
Primo Verdon
Primo Knight Cogan
Knight Cogan
Australia
Pritio Noblet
Brothre Graves
Laura
Main St. Booleroo
Ald
Institute
Ginger Cake Recipe From Mrs. Henderson
Cream butter and sugar then add eggs syrup milk and spices. Stir in flour and bake as a simple ginger cake from Mrs. Henderson, using ground ginger cinnamon and golden syrup in the batter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Jamestown Golf Club season ends with Cheer Up support
Jamestown Golf Club held a charity day for the Cheer Up Club, raising £2 14s as prizes donated by members for events in 18 hole stroke and bogey divisions. Captain Cox thanked volunteers and presented awards to N. Royal, J. Smith, A. McDougall, R. McLennan, Ben Evans Jr, FG Clift, Mrs. Hnese, and Mrs. Evans. High grass kept scores up. two players had 12 minty swipes on the 5th and 9th. Tea was served by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.s.d's
N.S.0
Cypser Kerth
Talt En
Bimsek
Fox
A. Bollmeyer
N.S.C
Port Augusta
Frank Bull
Willowie
DWAC
Wilmington
River Murray
Rix
CommonWealth Plax
Laura
Tait
A. B. Wright
Brace
Boltmeyer
E. T. Daly
Jamestown
Griffiths
W.A
Orchard
WAC
Inisia
R. B. Dewhirst
Booborowie
Grittihs
Vine
Wis Pol
O. Mellugh
Quorn
Ce. L. Harvey
Ailtown
Louids
Guilliths
Cox
N. Royal
J. Smith
Latlies
Xmas Hamper Appeal Dance At Whyte Yarcowie
A September 21 dance for the Xmas Hamper Appeal drew a large crowd and raised £5. Winners in the dance competitions were Mr. Dim and Miss Hin, and Mr. Fox and Miss D Wilmshurst. Guests attended from Jamestown and Hallett. Donors listed include Mrs. S. D. Sparks and many others such as M. G. Reynakds, W. Gard, Stan Robinson, Jean Rayner, Max Rayner, and J. Staker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyte Yarcowie
Ron Smith
Dim
Hin
Fox
D. Wilmshurst
Jamestown
Hallett
Xmas Hamperlund
S. D. Sparks
M. G. T. Reynakds
W. Gard
Stan Robinson
Jean Rayner
Max Rayner
L. B. Rayner
E. Robinson
J. L. Smith
S. Hunt
C. W. Wilson
M. J. Casey
Glen Pearce
J. McLeod
J. Staker
G. Meier
C. E. Simons
A. Y. Stephen
A. Wenham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paramountain
B. T. Daly
Sind
Melbourne
BQ. Hancock
R. E. Dewhirst
Boohorewie
JO. Hatter
Western Dwac
Blesing
Gladstone
Max Vickers
National Service
Dwac’s
FP. Vo-Tais
Peterborough
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
Wemselves
BWAC
DAC
Dwag's
L. N. Mills
Danny
Carrieton
DWAG
P. E. Rix
Laura Plax
TI. C. Atkins
J. B. Sehvell
Messrs Vickers
Upper North District
Jamestown Golf Club
M. Landers
F. C. Hussey
Main Street
Grubb
E. M. Hussey
Opp. Institute
Silverside
Yorkham
Gladstone’s New Meat Emporium
Pearce
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