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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 10, 1938

Page

5

Bread Price Proclamation Seeks to Curb Bake Shop Charges

Sydney reports Premier Stevens issuing a proclamation fixing bread at 5s 0d over the counter and 4s per dozen wholesale within suburbs Glebe Falmain Leichhardt Annandale Newtown Paddington and other areas. The move follows bakers deciding to defy government and seeks tax adjustments after a Melbourne meeting.

Sydney Baster Bakera Stevens Glebe Falmain Leichhardt Annandale H. Gough Haceslalls Ltd

Bakers to Ignore Prices Proclamation sparks court challenge

Mr Gough of Hacksh Ltd condemns a New South Wales price proclamation as illegal and unfair to bakers. He says the government targeted the baking trade, denying prior consultation and risking legal action, while workers should still receive award rates. The firm, among the Commonwealth's largest, challenges the move as impractical and unequal.

Gough Hacksh Ltd New South Wales

Prize Awarded For Travel Slogan By Kevin Smith

The Save to Travel Committee announced the winning slogan In a stamp pay and youre on your way by Kevin Smith of Franklin Street Forrest. The prize of £2 and a free return trip to Albury was offered by Murray Valley Passenger Service.

Save To Travel Committee Kevin Smith Franklin Street Forrest Albury Murray Valley

Scaffolding Collapse Injures Three At New High School

Three men fell sixteen feet when scaffolding collapsed at the new high school yesterday afternoon. George Bryce a plasterer of Queanbeyan and James Adama a plasterer’s labourer of North Ainslie were admitted to Canberra Hospital with injuries. Taylor the foreman plasterer remained on scene as workers rushed to apply a tourniquet to Bryce’s severely bleeding arm. Adama suffered from a broken bone and shock.

George Bryce Queanbeyan James Adama North Ainslie Canberra Taylor Esc Bryce Adama

Baldwin Appeals For Refugees In Broadcast Speech

In London, Earl Baldwin urged aid for refugees amid ongoing emigration. He cited millions displaced including about 500,000 Jews and 100,000 non Aryan Christians, calling for international cooperation to address the crisis. He praised Jewish community fundraising of 5 to 6 million pounds and urged greater Christian support. The speech aired to America.

London Earl Baldwin Britain

Bakers Protest Proclamation Price War Rumor

A fragment notes that a bakery leader warned Masters of bakers might ignore a public price proclamation and sell bread at what they consider a fair price. The passage suggests tension over price controls and market response.

Road Services Alterations Across Albury Canberra and Sydney

Alterations in road services affect Albury Canberra and Sydney with two day rail and road trips below Melbourne and Sydney. Connections at Albury via Irray Valley to Adelaide enable travel by road from Sydney to Adelaide in four to five days with sightseeing. Coaches depart Canberra for Albury and Sydney on Monday Thursday and Saturday mornings and for Jersey Bay on Monday Wednesday and Friday.

Albury Canberra Sydney-Canberra Wedus Melbourne Sydney Wisering Irray Valley Adelaide Yass Gundagal Holbrook Gramps Tourisi Bureau Canseara Jervs Bay Monay Murray Valley Service Bright Mt. Buffalo Curryong Upper Murray Echuca Jervis Bay Parlor Car CO

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