Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 02, 1948

Page

2

Wool Sales in Sydney Show Strong Demand Across Regions

The day's Sydney wool sales show prices 8 percent above the opening rate for all good types including fleeces and skirtings. Demand remains robust from Great Britain, the Continent, and America with special activity on fine counts and merino lots. Mabyn Vale (Murrurundt) and Greasy 123d. for 3 bales highlighted the sale.

Sydney Great Britain Continent America Mabyn Vale Murrurundt

Prices Commission to Explain Barton House Rent Increases

Canberra Trades and Labour Council seeks advice from the Prices Commission on the basis for an 18/5 weekly rise in ten months at Barton House hostel. Mr Gardiner cites weekly increases totalling over £5,000 yearly to management while residents face high food parcel costs, urging swift action. The motion to obtain data from the Prices Commissioner was carried.

Canberra Trades and Labour Council Prices Commission Barton House A Gardinee A.W Gardiner Britain Sgveste Frvesta Tradex and Labour Council Mel O'Neil A.w.ul

Inquiries Sought Over Public Service Education Ties

Prime Minister Chifley promised immediate inquiries into Spender's charge that public servants were asked to name the school they attended. Spender urged whether questions about schooling could imply favoritism. Chifley and Agan pressed for a Public Service Board statement on casual to permanent appointments and exam requirements.

Cniffey House of Natives Spender Warringah Queensland Marvanta Chifley Australia

Behin d Bradman Testimonial Backed by Cricket Association

Sydney reports the Cricket Association led by Harold Heydon backs the Bradman testimonial match and rejects claims of hostility toward Bradman. Public contributions are modest while a generous £710 gift tops the fund as discussions turn to potential player movements and Keith Miller’s hospital treatment plans.

Sydney NW. Cricket Association Harold [Heydon Bradman Hieydon Meydon Keith Miler Bt Luke's Hospital Millen Millers Brisbane Nsw

Truth drug use condemned by officials in Sydney debate

In Sydney on Wednesday the use of the so called truth drug was condemned by psychiatrists doctors legal authorities and leaders. James Wallace Hrennan 20 factory worker pleaded guilty after undergoing narco analysis at Grange Mental Hospital as part of psychiatric treatment. The Dean Dr B Barton Babbage and Health Department officials criticized the procedure as invading personality and contrary to justice.

Sydney James Wallace Hrennan Atealing Wa Watch Orange Court Lindon Langlay Grange Mental Hospital Han Neon B. Barton Babbage Alan Bagot Barrlater

Coated Tongue and Blotchy Skin Urge Digestive Aid

A vintage health ad promotes Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills to tone liver function and stimulate bile flow for irregular digestion. It claims vegan ingredients with no harsh drugs and urges readers to consult neighbors and try the remedy.

Morse Dr. Morw

Cave Find Ties No To 1944 Payroll Robbery

Detectives determined the cave articles near Yanderra have no link to the 1944 Yanderra payroll robbery. Police suspect the items were recently placed, likely as a practical joke by local children or pranksters, and expect no further action.

CAVE

Temperance Hotel Plans for Canberra Drawn Up

Sketch plans propose a Temperance Hotel for Canberra by the Queensland Temperance League at the corner of Macquarie and Brisbane Avenues. Officials say no building permit until detailed plans are considered and that work may begin next year.

Temperance Queensland’ Temperance League Macquarie and Brisbane Avenues

Also Mentioned on This Page

Samson Civic Centre Wool Sales FIM J. & Young's Kingston Civic Queanbeyan Dg. & Young Pty. Led Kodaks Evan Kedah Reka Samevan Enlergers Colearing Servier A/aala) Pty, Ltd Stetes Eek Temperance Hotel Canberra Lucille Yoffa Queen of Beart Kayser Barbara Lee Manuka Arcade Hoover Adles Hoover Metaler Sears Monel
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication