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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1940
Page
3
The Minister for Supply reports yesterday that the flax crop under the government scheme totals about 24 000 tons from 21 000 acres, with 18 000 acres sown at the request of the British Government. Other crops cited include oats and related notes in Western Australia.
Melbourne reports the creation of a Third Air Force area to operate from January with headquarters at Melbourne and two other hubs in Sydney and Southern, marking the first step in a series of changes affecting the FLAA F development over the next two months.
Remarks in court indicate early decision on wage claim unlikely. Judge Piper declined to set a hearing date for another matter, saying he will sit during vacation but intends to await a suitable date for the wage case.
The Road Safety Council warns Christmas could be costly in lives across the state with rising fatal road accidents in country towns. A sustained downward trend depends on motorists and pedestrians maintaining careful behavior during the holidays amid increasing vehicle registrations and heavier traffic.
The Hobart drawing for Second War Service Funds prizes was held this morning with the list showing multiple prize numbers and names including Last Chance Wellington New Zealand Daddy weir care McCarthy We are unknown Calf and Good care. The event listed several prize amounts ranging from £500 to £2000 and included several recipients such as J Craig c/o 11 Street Vits and P. Wilson 176 Port Road Alburson.
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