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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1941
Page
3
Rural leaseholders press appeal against rent levels at a conference of horses and traders this week. The discussion focuses on fiber and textile production, home trade versus export output, and proposed stock routes, with emphasis on by passes and sheep owners’ concerns about looser leases and financing.
The article discusses wartime shifts in export focus from Britain to the Continent and South America, noting Britain’s attempt to retain woollen goods markets while rivals in Germany and France press for business. It mentions the need for petrol supplies for firefighters and the Bush Fire Council inquiry into center operations.
An Australian parliamentary hearing centered on allegations that Metropolitan Abattoirs Commissioner Merrett sabotaged operations at Homebush abattoirs. Witnesses testified about delays, a stall shortage, and administrative failures as doctors worked to investigate the matter amid election campaigning.
Fragmented OCR lists players and officials including Canbermay Canberra Bry Edward Bale Manali Jonanton Hinehillie Gray and Parsons. Mentions ITV CLUB and Watervena Briton Hy Baaley with a note on a player unable to play. Week schedule hints at season end and a late game by Mrs H Jaimes. Names and places are partial and unclear.
Rail tragedy reported during COUNTRY WEEK with Queensland rule change. Mention of three or more deaths near a cut or cutting mouth of Serkan, plus injured attendee named Dennis associated with a local event. Incident appears amid rail disruptions and hotel hour changes.
At the residence on Saturday December 13 at 10 am Kingston public auction lists chairs tables bedding curtains carpets carpet fittings ornaments electricals and home goods. Items include Electrolux, iron, kettle, toaster, chest of drawers, dining table set, lawn mower, garden tools and related household ware. Absolute sale terms apply.
Fragmentary text discusses industrial interests and aircraft roles in land labour, implying large part. Reading is incomplete, with several garbled phrases.
A garbled report notes an appeal urging early Christmas mailings to ease congestion and improve handling of government communications. Officials stress the urgency as the season approaches and urge public cooperation to speed deliveries.
A reader note from Melbourne discusses holiday plans for women and children amid rumors of cancellation. The writer, citing Mr Curtin, argues against giving up holiday time at home and urges considering alternatives rather than canceling plans due to restrictions or headlines.
A chaotic, abbreviated note reports that an interstate cricket program in Melbourne was cancelled by the executive of the Western cricket association. It notes expectations that Blades may agree, with unclear wording and fragmented phrases throughout the source.
A garbled note outlines plans for a sheep show next year with dates mentioned as June 37 and 16 and a June 10 addition. It references the Council of the NEW and a wool show with possible Sydney involvement, but the text is largely unreadable.
Notice of a meeting at Acton Hall on Wednesday the 37th of December at 10:80 am. Event titled ORGANMED led by Mr Boertuon and members of St John’s Work Ball. Proceedings to discuss community matters and upcoming activities.
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