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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1941
Page
4
Woolgrowers face unclear profit shares from wool sales to the United States either directly or via the reserve. The New South Wales Woolgrowers Association states it can assure the industry of forthcoming arrangements.
The ers' Council renews its request to the Commonwealth Government to provide war risk cover on wool from shearing to appraisal. The matter has been brought to government attention several times and is now pressed as urgent.
Motorists on the Great Western Highway are advised by the N R M A that 16 miles from Bathurst toward Sydney two miles of tar pavement are being laid. Traffic must use only half the road width and stay off the wet tar as much as possible.
A call to collective action over blame during wartime. The author urges self examination of Australia’s efforts, condemns complacency and holiday exemptions, and asks if Britain’s sacrifices are matched by its own. Emphasis on unity, decisive leadership, and using effort rather than finger pointing.
Colonel James A Chapman reported from Army Headquarters that Australian Land Forces in Malaya are on alert and ready for immediate action. He praised morale discipline and fitness, noting troops understand terrain and jungle tracks from beaches inland as part of a broader exchange of officers for experience.
The Minister for Air Mr Drakeford announced Australian made bomb racks will replace imports from Britain due to Pacific war demands. RAAF designed steel racks at headquarters, with special treatment to resist wear and tear, aiming for durability equal to overseas models.
Appraisers paid by the Centre Wool Committee also earned substantial commissions as export agents and sometimes received shipping allowances. Concerns arise that undervaluation of wools could benefit appraisers who know the appraisal values and may influence purchases overseas. Australian Woolgrowers' Council asked to press the Central Wool Committee to address the issue.
The Commissioner announces no authority to re purchase any surplus income tax stamps via post offices. Refunds will be issued on application to the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation in Sydney if the employer proves the stamps were bought from a licensed seller and that he owes no income tax. Previously, surplus stamps could be placed in a stamp book, canceled, and used as partial payment against income tax with a credit from the Department.
War Cabinet approves recruitment of over six hundred officers and six women to join the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force. Enrolments to fill eleven musterings across all States with roles including operators drivers clerks stewards and attendants. Pay 4s to 6s 4d daily with uniform lodging medical care ration allowance and early interviews at nearest A A A S recruiting centre.
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