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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1945
Page
3
Dr J Murray of Hurstville provides a pint of blood for a rare serum treatment at Women's Hospital. The aim is to reduce severe jaundice in newborns with high mortality. Doctors work to determine a child’s R H blood group to guide transfusion, hoping to save more lives.
A troubling plan allegedly by officials to seal off parts of London from 11.30 pm to daybreak and deploy road blocks and detectives from other areas. The report cites attempts including an unknown man firing in a Glasgow suburban station, killing a woman and a boy before fleeing as staff and passengers deemed to be suspects.
Chief Hoover cites a surge in crime at home with car thefts up 35 percent and burglaries up 136 percent. He links crime to parental laxity and tax-related issues, forecasting a rebound of the Roaring Twenties if precautions fail.
Senator Vien of the Liberal party pressed Britain over the Ottawa agreement, calling for Canada to protect its own interests first. He argued Britain’s stance undermines the fiscal basis of the pact and risks a complete embargo on foreign trade. Senator McGeer warned against a total trade halt and urged large-scale internal development.
The Minister for Supply Senator Ashley stated there is no foundation to rumors of a midnight petrol freeze in Sydney and Kerbourne. He warned against hoarding and urged holders with petrol tickets to avoid unnecessary purchases while promising ample supplies for urgent needs. If a naval emergency arises, fuel rationing would be used to deliver food by road.
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