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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1940
Page
3
In Sydney at Flemington saleyards 23 000 sheep and lambs were yarded with prime classes rising late. overall demand irregular and market easier. Cattle yarding saw 9020 head with firm prices for all grades. quality described as only fair. Wethers and lambs quoted in the mid teens.
A newspaper brief notes a milk ration reduction may ease bi diets and mentions 10000 gallons en route or ready to depart the North Coast. It lists prices for bulls cows and best beef per hundredweight, with figures like 6 to 17 pounds for cattle and 420 pounds for best beef.
An Air Force cadet Edward Andrew Walsh 24 of Queensland died when a Hawker Demon aircraft crashed during aerobatics near Richmond aerodrome. Official statement said he was practicing aerobics at the time.
The Commerce Department yesterday called for eight vacancies in the Meat Supervision Branch for appointment at Home bush Riverstone Wallangarra South Croft n Bourke Newcastle and Fyron Bay with relief staff at Casino to oversee inspection services A salary range of L406 to £430 is offered for any meatworks. Applicants must be capable of handling duties, with a veterinary officer also to be appointed.
The Department announces changes to the City Omni bus routes to improve Sunday service to Canberra Public Cemetery and enhance morning and afternoon connections for local activities.
Thirty six Communist Deputies were sentenced to five years with civil rights loss for activities endangering the State. Additional defendants found guilty in related circumstances received four year suspended terms.
The federal golf open tournament begins at Sarre on April 13 with greens oiled and links prepared. A special trophy will be tested and proceeds donated to the Queen of Sport. A weekend visit to Gouldwa is planned and interested readers should contact the secretary to secure accommodation.
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