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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1956
Page
9
Djakarta reports Indonesia and Russia signed a trade agreement, the first between the two nations. Details were not immediately available. The pact may allow abract fee payments in sterling and cover Russia’s motor vehicles and other products.
Sydney reports rising wool demand outpacing production growth. Increased interest in wool from Eastern Asia, especially Japan, boosts prices and anticipated exports. Worsted mills operate near full capacity while wool competes with synthetic fibers amid high market prices.
Trout season opens sooner this year with improved fishing opportunities noted. Anglers may find more chances before the heat of summer, though water levels and local conditions could affect catches.
A fragment notes opposition to closing businesses on Alinga Street Canberra and mentions the chamber’s stance against the move. The item hints at a community effort to keep commerce open and preserve local activity.
Canberra experienced sharp temperature drops with a high of 49.9 and a 32.9 late at night as cold winds from snowfields swept the area. Gusts reached 38 mph, with forecasts of continued wind and clouded skies. Mr Ward of the Commonwealth Forestry and Timber Bureau noted wind mileage near 711 miles versus the usual 584 for the week. Blowflies appeared in the forest area, seen as an early sign of seasonal change.
A brief notice presents New The Investigator featuring Reuben hip illustrated by Rail, signaling a forthcoming illustrated serial or feature in this publication.
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