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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
2
Report of the Horticul Society of Canberra facing delay and alleged concerns over the flower show. Exhibitors complain of issues causing postponement with a note that the next exhibition will proceed.
Sydney buyers showed firm demand at a midweek wool sale with favorable prices. Strong bidding lifted greasy merino fleece values, with Mona and Braidwood consignments achieving solid gains amid improved average rates.
In a heated session, ministers rejected a £100 million Commonwealth loan for state education. Speakers argued denominations and defence as limits, urged federal aid, and highlighted overcrowded schools, teacher shortages, and reliance on local funding to improve facilities and community centres.
Sydney Wednesday reports the Opposition Leader Mr Treatt pushing a motion urging urgent price fixing legislation and a referendum. The Premier argues the move seeks publicity and doubts Treatt’s sincerity, claiming higher authority rests with the people of Australia, not the State Parliament.
Minister for Works Afr Cahill announced that electricity rationing will cover areas served by Southern District Supply and potentially extend to the River region. He said the electricity authority has reported that some form of rationing may be needed and awaited a further report before a decision.
Sydney court in a Wednesday appeal reverses a 14 day sentence for Frank Anbotts a psychiatrist of Lartinghurst accused of pretending to tell fortunes. Abbott denied allegations claiming he would marry in February and would continue for two years. The appeal court heard the case with the defense arguing the conviction was flawed.
Br. Lionel Clayton of Campbell Bureau, Ainslie, drove off the road into a culvert fence near the Malangis River on Queanbeyan line after being overtaken by an approaching car. Clayton and his wife were injured in the crash.
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