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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1946

Page

5

Island birthplace amid island turmoil during wartime return

A returned soldier’s wife on a remote island near Cladetone gave birth prematurely at night. A premonition prompted the husband to depart for the mainland by launch to fetch a nurse and ambulance personnel who ferried mother and baby to Look Terra hospital. Both are reported doing well.

Arimbane Yang Baly Wan Pha Wat Alunn Cladetone Hi Comet Nien Tle Hhirth Mahha Muree Terra Hospital

Cat skins realised seven six each in Melbourne markets

Melbourne residents report cats killed for skins with rising market price. Vendors claim up to 7 shillings 6 pence per skin with some buyers paying similar rates. Alarming thefts and missing Persian cats noted as fur makers supply clothing and accessories.

Melbourne Demara Cab Akina Annie Buyara Ward

Daylight Attack by Thugs in City Sydney

A man, Mr Gorton Lynch, 30, of Cabmata, reported four men attacked him in Gaores Street at 4310 p.m. today after he refused their request for cigarettes. A bystander did not intervene as one man wearing a ring struck him on the head, injuring his eye.

Sydney Gorton Lynch Cabmata Gaores Pasera-by

Price Control Measures Aimed at Building Costs

Government to announce orders under the Prices Regulation to curb black market building prices and stabilize the sector. The plan would restrict bid prices to a margin of ten percent and limit wage-based costs, preventing builders from passing black market prices to home buyers and controlling all profits for contractors. A Commonwealth building supervisor role is outlined in the proposal.

Rydney Thuradey Atb Commonwealth Building

Woman poisoned by gas in Roslyn Garden scene

The body of Mrs Louise McNicol was found in her Roslyn Garden home in King's Chrome. She lay in night attire beside a gas stove with the jets turned on, and police say the cause of death is under investigation.

Sydney Louise McNieol Roslyn Gardena King's Crome

Nurses Qualify for Invalid Cookery in Canberra

Eight nurses from the Canberra Community passed the recent examinations in an invalid cookery course. The instruction was given at Canberra High School by Miss R. Mivello. Successful candidates included F. Balcup, R. E. Baker, M. O’Sullivan, E. M. Tuson, D. Menton, L. Layton, H. Rivera, and D. Jackson.

Canbarra Maas R. Meiviilo Canberra Ft Balcup R.E. Baker M. O'Sulliven E.M. Tuson D. Menton Laygon HE Rivera D. Jarkaon

Homebush Stock Sales Report Shows Mixed Lamb Demand

A large yarding of 35 924 sheep and lambs at Penlazton yard day featured stronger demand for ewes and lambs but lambs eased. Prime prices ranged with lambs to 48 shillings, ewes to 38, and bullock beef and steer quotes noted. General quality fair. inquiries steady for good quality stock. Also a help-wanted ad section listed openings for a junior clerk and domestic staff.

Aydney Pienlazton Eairyarde Aso Valle Verded Valuce Wer Speime

Fragmentary Canberra classifieds and notices mixed with pets and toys

The fragmentary OCR shows a Canberra region classified page with toy book titles, kennel and pet services, farming gear, a mixed doubles tournament notice, cleaning services, electrical contractor ads, and odd local shop items. Names include Verity Hewitt and George Pitt. It reads as a busy misc ad section with live items and service offers.

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