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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1952
Page
4
Local residents are urged to send letters with ideas to improve bushfire fighting. Address correspondence to E Woodger, Graties' Association of NSW, Box 60, P.O Queanbeyan.
Market observers noted a predicted record drive for cattle prices in coming months. Buyers reported a generally weak market with some good quality stock, while lower grades and certain fat cattle sold at reduced prices. Historical price comparisons show shifts from 164 to 1804 values and indicate overall cautious demand.
Debates in Parliament focus on the status of the sterling area, dollar imports, and a potential new balance of payments. Mr Gallertt and Mr Butler clash as discussions touch on Australian policy, currency controls, and possible tax adjustments to shield industry and employment.
Public notices advertise bids for feathers and other supplies at King’s Hall and Canberra departments. Tender deadlines and delivery terms outlined. suppliers invited to submit proposals for various items including bedding and textiles. Competition targets local firms with a focus on government procurement.
Testimony to the Liquor Royal Commission shows Romano stating he paid blackmarket prices for beer until recently. He discusses February 20 statements, the role of Walter Cavill, and arrangements with Mr Blanch to secure beer at premium rates, amid overall illicit supply details.
Citizens argue over how to fund hospitals with a uniform tax or progressive charges. They question fairness, noting general taxes may burden all, while targeted schemes appear unequal. The discourse seeks a straightforward, dignified method aligned with constitutional norms and public welfare.
Fragmentary classified notice seeks available jobs and mentions multiple names and unavailable details. Indicates various positions and vendors with scattered names and references to dates and locations.
A historical note discusses fluctuating and unclear mutton prices in Australia over decades. It cites figures for 1918 and 1930s meat costs, notes difficulty matching grades and weights, and observes consumer confusion amid price controls.
Fragmentary report lists temperatures and times across Canberra WA and surroundings. Mentions wind, rainfall indicators, and local timing cues with unclear digits and stray phrases.
In Sydney this morning the Right Honourable William McKell was received by Mr A Danning Director of the New South Wales University of Technology at Admiralty House.
Regional forecast notes a modest rain event bringing about half an inch of precipitation. Cooler southerly winds mix with scattered showers and warm spells, aiding early spring sowing while farmers monitor turning conditions and potential later rain.
A stormy display drew about 670 visitors to Haxolt Park where an exhibit drew a large crowd of 4000 quinesa on record. The event featured a notable display and drew attention to local efforts.
Prices declined at the Royal Show with notable activity in the market for meat and dairy products. Buyers faced limited supply while traders touted improved rates on several items. D J Warts and Gon, along with M Stewart Canter, were among visible figures in the event coverage.
Washington reports confirm that a second dollar loan to Australia is being considered by Bank Mr Eugene Bisco. A decision will depend on a mission to Australia completed recently. Mr Black declines to speculate on timing but says the bank aims to align money policy with broader development goals.
A Melbourne chemical company announces a plan to raise 3 million pounds by issuing debentures and shares to fund a new plant and limestone quarry. Subscriptions open soon with debentures redeemable at par after 18 years and currency set at 90 years.
The report details four men and a fifth charged in a robbery scheme in which money and goods were taken during a hold up. Each defendant faced penalties ranging from three to nine years after entering guilty pleas in a General Mission court.
A government body approved a loan of £4000 for a chalet in Melbourne tied to a railway project. The facility will be operated as a cash recovery site with support from Victorian authorities.
The article outlines a disrupted price arrangement for beer with parties including Tomana, Cavill, and Ramano's restaurant involved. Key figures Phillip Maks Bin ach and Walter Cavill face questions over government price controls and alleged black market beer supplies to a hotel and restaurant. Concluding denials point to limited direct involvement and tangled supply links.
The trial described removal of liquor from the Palace Hotel. Witness Oram testified a truck carried cases with contents concealed as they were loaded onto a lorry. Restaurateur Weber gave figures on weekly liquor sales and named hotels supplying in eight months.
A confused fragment cites Mr J M Griffin and Speaker Peden. It mentions rationing, depression, and wartime restraint, with a note that business will resume normal activity when public morale improves. The text includes garbled remarks from a chamber secretary about national effort.
Reported wreck occurred during a winter evening on a local street. The two drivers, My Street dials and Alayrian Dowihwalte, sustained damage but no serious injuries noted. Authorities investigated the incident at De Imetmoction il EhlxbolM mi Suterman Birrwts, Alalie.
A garbled OCR passage hints at constitutional matters and financial relations between the Commonwealth and the Bimlen. It mentions water conservation and state government dependence on the Commonwealth, with a reference to Ul State Guvette tans and Bir Joh Latham.
Legal scholars argue amending the Federal Constitution by referendum faces mounting difficulty. Professors warn high court rulings on section 0 complicate reform. The Royal Commission report and government proposals push the issue to the people for a vote, with calls for clear information on the issue before any referendum.
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