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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1947
Page
3
A poll conducted by MBAT Union seeks to decide the best Saturday theatre hours. Manager M J Moir said votes from patrons may influence schedule changes to conform with public preference.
A report notes shopkeepers were authorized by the Prices Branch to raise prices after a deputation urged a milk price increase. The document references a proposed rise of 14 to 40 pence per pint on milk bottled for sale in the territory.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a radio department in Sauer with unclear details and partial names, suggesting a local notice or ad about services or personnel. The readable items include scattered names and phrases without a full event or action.
A 10 year old youth was charged today with stealing 6000 bottles of beer and forging the signature of a shipping company official. Police say the theft could have earned about £8000, with the beer sold to grog shops and restaurants. On one occasion he ordered 200 dozen bottles from Toohey's Ltd and removed them via a truck.
Fragmented report mentions a Friday event about departures and a British government push to boost Australia’s food output. The account hints at warnings over imbalances and future shortages amid wartime considerations.
A government official notes that prolonged rain slowed the ripening of fruit crops. Soft fruit show delayed development with increased decay and blemishes. Apple and pear harvests suffer while stone fruits like peaches are most affected.
Frederick N Ewling of the Empire Theatre won a leg competition in Goulburn on Friday. Judges did not know his identity as the award was presented under a cover, and only the leg measurements were evaluated.
State lottery Sydney draws list multiple prizes with syndicate names and addresses including Nu G1927 prize winners Carter Swain Street Bt and Our Turn Syndicate Coleman Mallcy Warraby Narrabeen North. Lottery No 1590 will be drawn Tuesday.
Timetable details list northbound departures at 9.85 a.m. 1.20 p.m. and 5.35 p.m. daily with a special 6.05 p.m. Friday service. Southbound runs at 4.45 p.m. daily and 9.40 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. Adelaide service departs at 9.15 a.m. daily. Booking via TAA Booking Office, Civic Centre, phone F815.
The document lists importers and manufacturers agents at The Arcade Manuka Canberra with contact details and notes Alm Agents for leading manufacturers In all Australian states trade undertakings invited.
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