Government debates universal conscription amid recruiting lag
Intensified recruiting drives fail to meet targets as thousands are urged into service. Government pushes compulsory training and six months yearly service to close the gap with munitions workers. Calls grow for equal sacrifice across home and battle fronts and for separate enlistment policies for AIF and RAAF to remove barriers.
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Price trends in wool and tops during wartime Britain
The home issue price of 64s tops in Great Britain rose to 43d per lb above prewar 1939 levels, while 1917/15 quoted 72d, 43d higher than 1914-18 war. Prices in the UK outpaced wool values in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand due to higher insurance and freight costs. The policy aims to curb commodity values, balance national revenue, and keep booms from prior wars by regulated prices and higher taxes amid heavy wart expenditure. The English mill trade faces a costly battle as profits and duties reshape the industry.
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United Kingdom
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Japan's Wool Trade Shifts After War Strains Supply Chains
Review of Japan's textile sector shows a shift from domestic fabrics to exports in South America and the United States, with reduced civilian output and hopes of military sales to Russia. Postwar aims include regaining European customers while facing limited wool imports since the war began. 1939/40 figures show Australia shipping 121,805 bales to Japan, which consumed about 840,000 bales in 1937. From October 1 to March 20, Japan secured about 80,000 bales equivalent in South.
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South America
United States
Russia
Japan
Australia
Colorado Lookout overworked humor column note
A compact humorous line from the Colorado Lookout reflects workplace fatigue and a punchy rebuttal about needing a vacation. The snippet showcases local tone and period voice without dramatic detail.
Wool Stocks and Postwar Trade Rights Across Nations
The article discusses U S military needs driving wool purchases from Argentina and Uruguay, surplus wool in Australia and Africa, and probable postwar demand. It notes Britain must decide on purchasing power as appraised wool stocks become their property, with Australia seeking profits from wool sold outside the United Kingdom. The contract covers wartime wool and one clip after the war.
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United Kingdom
Notice on Mt Bodangora Nugowrle trespassers prosecuted
A notice signed A. M. a'Bec kett dated June 26th, 10415 warns that any person found poisoning shooting or trespassing on Mt Bodangora or Nugowrle will be prosecuted without respect to person.
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Nugowrle
A. M. a'Beckett
Nanima
Barton
Labor Costs of War Drive Armament Production
The piece outlines the scale of U S and British wartime armament output planned over 26 months totaling about £7.5 million in value and employment for 6 million workers. It details unit costs for weapons and equipment such as cartridges, tanks, planes, destroyers, and battleships to illustrate labour inputs behind modern armaments.
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U.S.A
Great Britain
U.S
USA
Bedding sale at Kitch's prewar prices
Local ad urges shoppers to save money by buying bedding now at pre war prices from Kitch's. The brief note emphasizes value and immediacy for customers seeking affordable sheets blankets and mattresses.
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Kitch's
Wellington presses case for power alcohol distillery site
Public interest grows as Wellington and other towns compete to host a state power alcohol distillery. Authorities are pressed with Wellington’s qualifications while negotiations continue and deflect detailed disclosure. Officials emphasize active representation and exploring all channels.
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Wellington
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