Coal industry and postwar prospects for plastics and medicine
A historical overview notes coal as a key future material despite wartime lows. It highlights plastics derived from phenol formaldehyde and the sulfanilimide drug as new fields expanding demand, with coal expected to power future industries and housing, cars, and airplanes.
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Australia
Germany
Wool market outlook and postwar prospects in Australia
The report outlines an upcoming Australian wool sale with about 800 bales of scoured skin wool this week and 3,000 bales in the final series between June 21 and 30. It notes pushback against postwar control, Atlantic Charter implications, and possible five percent retention plus an equalization dividend after season end. It also references nylon, coal derivatives, and future industrial uses of coal.
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England
Britsh Wool Federation
Central Wool Committee
Hospital questionnaire prompts CW A members to aid Wellington District Hospital
The Country Women’s Association discussed a letter from the Wellington District Hospital president with attached questionnaires. It urged willing volunteers to assist in urgent hospital needs at award rates, proposing a coordinated, personal approach to identify who can help.
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Country Women's Association
Wellington District Hospital
H. A. Taylor
C.W.A
Such
Walker
Willng
N R M A Advice on Gas Vehicle Fuel and Spark Issues
The N R M A explains that popping back in the carburettor when using town gas points to faulty spark plugs or incorrect gaps, or an imbalanced air mixture from incompetent adjustment or a defective mixing valve. It notes producer gas operators can use lighter sump oil in winter to ease starting and boost power with a battery not fully boosted.
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N.r-M.a
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Carson
Bizerta
US Signal Corps
America
Algiers
James Hardie & Coy. Pty. Ltd
York & Barrack Sts
Sydney
Murray Bros
Wellington
Western Stores & Edgleys Ltd
Cumnock & Yeoval
Black Bros
the Country Producers Seeming CO. Ltd
Shineberg’s
C. D. Wineberg
M.P.H
Powell Gas
Wellington Motors
Sui
Ford Company of Australia Pty. Ltd
J. Gardoll