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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1944
Page
4
Dennis Paul Finn of East Sydney faced a £10 fine after pleading guilty to possessing 380 cartons of cigarettes that police said were stolen. Officers reported the contraband was found in his garage and was set for return to the United States authorities.
Fragmentary report shows lawmakers discuss whether weighing poultry is mandatory. Prime Minister on behalf of Bonater Kean supports option. Poultry farmers seek a minimum price to ensure fair rationing, with evidence to be shown where prisons exceed maximum prices.
The defendant appeared before the court and was remanded to January 8, 1948. The ball was refused. Powley informed the court. Fulford remains in hospital but is not believed to be in danger.
In Brisbane a large disturbance drew Australian and American servicemen and about 2000 civilians into a fight that stretched over half a block. Nine Brisbane civilians were injured and later arrested along with several US personnel. Patrols recalled and civilians were removed from the area.
Fourth prize No 96 447 8 and K Mrs Doria E Duberg 34 treet Crow s Nest Lottery No 1 184 will be drawn on Friday.
Money subscribed to Mate Lottery by ticket buyers during 1944 totaled £3,380,000 with 128 drawings, 19 more than 1943. Out of 13,800,000 tickets there were 161,188 prize winners. Prize money paid reached £286,400, up from £1,776,700 a year earlier. After expenses, about £41,200,000 will join government revenue. Premier McKell indicated four times the previous year’s allotment could be spent on hospitals in the coming year.
Heavy betting figures dominated New Zealand racing with over £500000 wagered across seven meetings yesterday. Foxbridge, New Zealand's leading sire, sired one of the eight Auckland winners contributing to £7300 in winnings. Remanded for having an unlicensed pistol at their residence are Miles Henry McKaywn, 31, plumber, and Lawrence Raymond Mel, 25, labourer. bail granted.
The new regulation clarifies that cost includes expenses incurred to bring foods to the point of sale and only when shown on the invoice. It limits price setting by wholesalers and requires retailers to provide necessary information to buyers to ensure compliance. It also forbids selling to retail buyers at inflated prices and imposes duties on retailers to supply written information upon request.
A Prince Henry Hospital doctor in Sydney today said authorities hesitate to treat lepers as pariahs. He noted leprosy is not generally contagious and no staff at his hospital had contracted the disease, addressing reports of hundreds of lepers at large in Australian cities.
Melbourne news reports Minister Dedman announces lifting wartime controls on heating and cooking equipment. Restrictions on buying selling and letting appliances ending Saturday as promised to ease wartime measures.
Pairs handicap results at Canberra Bowling Club feature Tile and Ades facing Heyes and Sllvitt and Davies meeting Waterman and Bara in a tied matchup with notable entries and ongoing competition.
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