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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1944

Page

4

Rugby Union R M C Defeated by Combined High inthrilling match

In a Canberra oval showdown the Combined High Schools beat RM C 2 7 to 2 7 with Allen scoring two tries and a penalty goal. McCarthy and Trout added scores for the hosts while strong defense and late pressure secured the win for the Sydney High Schools side.

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Combined Sydney Team Dominates Canberra Side in Rugby

A Combined Sydney team defeated ACT Secondary BChoaola 43 to 3 in a rugby union match yesterday. Early in the game Sydney scored two runaway tries, with Canberra briefly threatened by a 6 penalty kick from Shumack from near midfield.

Yaney High Cools A.C.T Bchoala Inn Rugby Union Aiydney Canberra Shumack

Westbury McNamee bout postponed for medical reasons

Sydney report says the Alan Westbury versus Jack McNamee fight at Sydney Stadium this Saturday has been postponed due to Westbury’s medical concerns. No new date has been announced and promoter Blediuta management is handling the rescheduling.

Sydney Alan Westbury Jack McNamee Sydney Stadium Westbury Amd Blediuta Management Sxamlsa

Basketball score line from an uncertain report

A fragment describes a close basketball game where Acton and D.BN. were defeated by RMC No. 3 by 33 points in a late yesterday drill.

D.bn Acton RMC No. 3

Dairy Subsidy Fails to Boost Butter Output

A government report says subsidies did not raise butter production as farmers view income level with less butter but higher taxes. Officials note varied factors including farm aging and wartime disruptions, with some North Canat producers downsizing to reduce tax impact.

Fidara Intent Tod Lesa Butler Offital North Canat Daley Iwmiers Aaid Porsonend

Replacement of Van Proms Row Leads to War Labor Debate

The report notes Mr Wurth and Mr Adamson addressing wartime manpower policy. Wurth says some Grith farmer names were drafted and that prisoners of war served as cheap labour, with substitutions for Australian workers. He cites restrictions on allocating war workers to farmers in Giatricla and stresses farmers could not replace Australians with 11% workers.

Sydney Oenerpt Wurth Fiat Adamson South-Weaters ISL State Council Maesting Br. Wurth Giatricla

Australian Wines Boom Amid Wartime Demand

Wartime interest boosts Australian wine, with experts noting rising exports and new vine plantings. Historical trade tensions and merchant activity push Australia to supply Britain, as producers adapt to shortages and market shifts.

Tobacco workers needed in Sydney shortages noted

A Sydney report outlines a need for additional tobacco workers amid a tightening supply. It mentions varying factors influencing labor availability and production, with references to per cent taxation and local industrial conditions affecting employment.

Tickle Eliminated From Wool Trade Notes

Fragmented text reports on Tickle and wool trade impacts. The passage mentions tariffs, exports, and price effects with unclear names and places. The exact context is damaged but suggests a shift in wool industry conditions and market response.

Spaghetti Ban Lifts Boosts Australian Food Supply

Immediate wartime order restricted civilian pasta, including macaroni and spaghetti, causing shortages. The ban was lifted by the Auxual imaidi Food Central, freeing about one third of Australia’s macaroni production for civilian use, amounting to roughly 19 million pounds.

Bydney, Muay Imediate Weygenl Service Lemands Prokowman Teay Australia

Me purchase of separators relaxed for farmers

An official from the Commonwealth Food Council announced relaxed rules on buying separators for farmers. The council reported a fresh stock of SEAM parts with 20 gallon capacity, price listed as eight dollars.

Melbourne Monaay Tila Acini Commonwealth Pood Cor Tok

Garages Threaten One Day Strike at ONTV Monday

Reported plan for a one day strike by US metropolitan service stations against Lord Felloged's decision to close stations. The protest is organized by the Meraiary of the Rervice lations Association led by Mr Ay Gregory.

ONTV

Meat Seizure At Homebush Sparks Trade Fears

Meat seizures at Homebush drive market anxiety as prices and ceiling levels worry wholesalers and abattoirs. The takeover follows Newcastle Abattoir action and signals potential job cuts and supply disruptions across Sydney Newcastle and Malta regions.

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