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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1941
Page
5
Government discussions explore mobilizing female labor to replace youths and men for compulsory training and combat duties. Ministers consider women taking on farm tasks, including light field jobs, with questions of suitability and national emergency power guiding the plan.
A distorted report recalls the Indianapolis 800 won by Floyd Davis and his Manri Rare with average speeds around 11510 mph. It notes injuries to a competitor, mentions Wilbur Straw as a winner of a related event, and cites a Floyd Roberts published record.
A damaged OCR filled with fragmented phrases describes an auction day in orange markets. It notes cattle and sheep sales with price ranges, quality concerns, and buyers present, alongside comments on firming trends and expected stock levels. Persons named are unclear due to garbling.
A compact report follows the Yacer driven by G. Baige on the Salt Flats in the Ural U.S.A. The vehicle features four wheel drive and rear-mounted engine. Its 540 lb power unit uses a high compression Miller engine and supercharging with standard fuel, reporting no knock during a test run.
An advertisement touts Crome Charomosun as a secret to reversing age in women. It claims the product restores youthful tones and appearance, making users look up to a decade younger. The copy emphasizes instant beauty effects and urges readers to try the remedy.
A historic wartime debate considers private car owners forced to abandon travel as petrol restrictions bite. Proponents warn licenses and revenue fall, garages suffer, and transport shifts threaten livelihoods, while many rely on lorries under a policy of restricted use.
Fragmentary account notes praise a man named Tom for exceptional speed, with a friend remarking about weather, a possible race context, and sports style shorthand referencing WBA and a record pace. Concrete details are unclear.
The article discusses widespread business distress as instalment payments falter. Proponents warn many workers face job loss, reduced hours, and factory closures while producers seek solutions. Producer gas vehicles offered as partial relief, but practical adoption remains uncertain amid farming and industry adjustments.
Fragmented report notes proposed reshuffle with W. M. Hughes as Attorney General and ministerial posts in doubt. Speculation runs on possible appointments including JW Lechle and E. B. Fornace. tensions rise over Crown influence and party leadership.
A government soil conservation service official described a statewide survey to map erosion, soils, and vegetative cover. He stressed accurate preliminary work to tailor remedial action across diverse counties and conditions, testing methods while basic research continues.
Mr Cayton described ongoing conservation research at Cowra stressing new soil and water measurement apparatus built in Australia due to wartime import limits. American advisers supplied specifications while Australian makers produced precision gear. the survey will map vegetation and erosion, showing districts needing attention and detailing topography and climate effects.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Chemsite deapata located near Nomatieny and Smal rattle to Layee ds Sul. It references stores and chain stores, but the text is garbled and provides no clear event or details.
The report outlines the Australian wool season with Mort and Co. developing a preliminary catalogue for Sydney values. It notes dents from heavy rains, stains on western wools, and varied conditioning across lots while promising forthcoming appraisal sessions and the central committee decisions shaping the season.
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