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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1944
Page
4
A fragmented price list outlines fabrics and garments including collars in fawn tight blue and other colors. It notes imitations like Linen Rayon Satin cottons Organdie and lace with prices in pounds shillings and coupon requirements, plus overalls in Khaki and assorted odd sizes.
The Commonwealth Health Department plans to survey Sydney households during the next few weeks to learn what foods people are eating. The Director General notes the aim is to identify improvements in food supply and to obtain representative input from housewives. Surveys were also conducted in Melbourne and country towns. Information will be treated confidentially and not used to adjust basic prices.
The court recorded a verdict for Dr George Belt Mecuilacie in a lengthy case with Stella Eileen Hockins or Quirinatt Conte. Hocking was awarded £300 after a series of trials and appeals. The jury demanded the defendant pay costs on all trials and appeals.
Northern graziers boycott limits cattle yarding at Waratah stock sale in Newcastle today. Secretary Mr Griffin of the Newcastle Muster Butchers Association notes traders expect higher prices at home, predicts the restriction will lift tomorrow. Auctioneer Ray Rubin warned sellers to accept local market rates. Strong entities include Newcastle Muster Butchers Association and Homebush agents.
Mr Allan Fragen M P has been urging liberalized permit conditions for ammunition purchases. He reports the Ministry of Munitions will include rabbits in the list of pests for which 22 rimfire cartridge can be issued. Fraser SdVines says the 22 cartridges for rabbit shooting will be limited to primary producers and rabbit killers.
Three apprentice fitters were injured in a morning explosion at the foeleigh workshops when a cap exploded. The youths were treated at hospital with doctors attempting to save one patient. The incident occurred at a beach workshop, in Sydney.
Fragments indicate a football match schedule with Canberra Squadron and Sydney roles. The text mentions parades and a sequence of matches from September to early October with venues including Avalon Camp and Ken, highlighting win counts for both Canberra Squadron and opponents.
The Newcastle Cup acceptors for the Broadmandowe event gathered for Shining Night 910 with entries including Dewar git Lord Neith Overjoyed AO News Gnette and multiple horses such as Russia 118 Ballyant and Rex Felt.
Shadow King, a former Melbourne Cup contender who earned £19,047, was destroyed after a long life. He raced in six Melbourne Cups with placements of two seconds two thirds and a fourth before retirement and later served as a police minder. He died at 19 years old.
The schedule shows games at 2 pm Ex-Students vs YWCA with Wilkinson and Edwards as umpires. 3:15 pm Hall vs Grammar with Lew and Wilkinson. YWCA vs Grammar 3 with Robertson and Maney. WAAAF at Fairbairn Aerodrome 1:30 pm with Taylor coordinating.
A penning of 32053 sheep and lamps faced buyers at Flemington Saleyard with steady to weak demand. Lambs unchanged, sheep easing, cattle yarding of 1007 with prime descriptions selling, other classes quieter. Prices ranged from lambs to 38s, hoggets to 40s, prime bullocks to £28 10s, primes cows to 11s, with variations across quality and weight categories.
Uncertain report states engineers will resume work at the engineering arm of Munnerdaies Ltd in Peterabuss tomorrow. It notes about 460 men have been on strike since Wednesday and the situation remains unsettled.
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