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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1945

Page

2

Two Late Buses For Sunday Train When It Resumes

The ACT and Welfare Council reports two buses will run for the resumed Canberra to Sydney service. One bus will use the No 4 route via Turner, the other Nos 1 and 2 routes via New Grits, for a three month trial. Officials say the aim is a nearly direct run to Amalie, shortening travel time from the station.

Canberra Sydney Wariant Une Mafiuka Gourgaud Turner New Grits Tarayatem Norcia Amalie Leas

No Beer Shortage in New Caledonia Report

Sydney reports that Noumea residents can obtain full beer and cigarette supplies. Peter Carriguiryborde, chief of Public Works and minister in New Caledonia, arrived in Sydney and said the shortage is a matter of demand. He noted New Caledonia had been receiving commodities from Australia and America.

Sydney Australia Atill Noumea New Caledonia Peter Carriguiryborde New Caledonian America

Christmas postal service faces strain and late postings warned

The Deputy Director of Posts and Telegraphs stated Christmas greetings should be posted by December 17. Training for discharged servicemen proceeds slowly, staff return remains delayed, and transport cuts threaten timely delivery. The public is urged to prepay, ensure correct addresses, seal envelopes, use strong packaging, and avoid sending prohibited liquors or sharp items to prevent damage and delays.

Posta and ‘Telegraphs J. Malone Yaterday Christman

Alleged Murder of Child Investigated in Hobart Case

Frederick Henry Thompson, 32, waterside worker, charged with the murder of Ivelyn Mary Matanan. Crown alleges the girl left home in July to attend Maan, disappeared, body found October 5 in an old cemetery. A witness saw Thompson carrying a bath with a heavy object in Collins Street and later wheeling a bath in a child’s stroller toward the cemetery.

Hobart Frederick Henry Thompson Ivelyn Mary Matanan Maan Collins Street Thompson

Barley Prices Seen Harmful to Growers in Assembly

The Barley Board’s oats pricing at 3/3 a bushel drew opposition from Mr. Muir in the Legislative Assembly. He said Australian oats cost the Commonwealth a bushel land, while a grower cited 3/8 paid abroad and warned growers face losses. Minister Graham promised inquiries as drought pressures imports.

Sydney Barley Board Muir Legislative Assembly Commonwealth Austral Graham Chaffey Tamworth Ing Australia

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