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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
3
Sydney dispatch reports panic buying as rumours of rationing spread through the wool industry. Officials flag potential price controls and a possible shift in wholesale and retail prices, with traders warning of continuing demand and supply strain amid rising costs.
Amid rumors of wool price drops and rationing, Sydney area shopkeepers report a sudden rush on men’s suits and wool garments. Many inquiries flood stores as customers seek quality pieces at hoped-for lower prices, while officials monitor market tensions and potential price controls.
Unclear OCR text suggests pepper price fluctuations with predictions of a rise followed by a decline. Mentions officials and conditions affecting supply and demand, but specifics are garbled and authorities unnamed. The piece implies market uncertainty and possible selling pressures as prices shift.
Fragmented OCR reads as a discussion of fever like illness with references to symptoms, doctors, health officials, and possible epidemic. Mentions the Department of Health and authorities noting early signs and advisory concerns while fragments obstruct clear events or dates.
Fragmentary OCR note references housewives shopping, unions and a plebiscite with scattered phrases about Saturday shops and a Wednesday move. No clear event, date, or identifiable names enough for a concrete summary.
Fragmentary OCR text references a court proceeding with names such as Athol Folin and others, mentioning medical participants and counts of parcels or ballots. The readable portion is incoherent and lacks a clear narrative or outcome to summarize meaningfully.
A court heard claims of dirty milk and contaminated dairy practices linked to the Miley farm. Health department tests in November 1949 and January 1950 cited excessive microbial contamination from manure, dirty equipment, and infested cans, prompting fines and penalties against the defendants.
Lottery No 2127 was drawn with prizes listed by syndicates and names such as CIVD Tiikh, Second Fries, Third Fries, and Black Oat Synthetite. Prize numbers include 84170 17d4 19895 4285 1ha28. Lottery No 2128 will be drawn cemiarraw.
A touring women’s hockey team faced Canberra in a mixed match with players like Woollahifa and Williams contributing. The text notes efforts from players including Goud Naor and Nelda Strongly, with Canberra edging ahead in a tense contest.
A detailed report of pennant tennis colors with mixed divisions and grade matches. Names such as Northbourne, Braddon, Rola and Kingston appear among teams and players. results show byes and byes impact, with Ainslie and Forrest driving notable matches and several clubs including St Pauls and Warrest noted. The piece blends scores, pairings, and participant names into a season summary.
Sydney reports Alf Gallagher will return to England after a heavyweight challenge with Dave Skins ends. The piece notes Gallagher’s changed mind and references local names and events surrounding the decision.
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