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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1946
Page
3
A Canberra report notes 324 documents relating to companies were lodged at the Courts and Titles Office in the year. Seven new tocns companies were registered along with one foreign company, cooperatives also recorded two new societies including the Co-operative Society (Canberra) and the District Produce Co-operative Society.
Registrations in the Australian Capital Territory show a total of 2480 motor vehicles registered for the eleven months ended November 20, up from 2001 in the previous period, with increases across motor cars trucks and trailers. The record high registration number 2476 was noted in May 194? and overall growth continues after wartime declines, with total driving licences issued for the ACT also rising.
After a dry spell, farmers report improved yields in A.C.T harvest with wheat showing growth in a few weeks. Rainfall over the weekend delayed harvesting but boosted water supplies in dams and creeks, easing drought fears though pastures remain stressed.
In Osborne Park district, farmers ploughed hundreds of pounds worth of vegetables into the ground over recent weeks. Market Gardeners Association Secretary Mountjoy warned the glut could worsen without licensing and government action.
In Melbourne on Monday the United States dominated the Davis Cup singles, with Kramer and Mulloy defeating Australia’s Bromwich and Palla in straight sets. The article notes Australia’s lack of form and suggests the need for international exposure or rebuilding, with Pat O’Hare Waad providing the match report.
Canberra residents look forward to New Year celebrations as police plan mobile patrols in several districts to deter vandalism and violence. Government officials promise leniency for festive behavior but zero tolerance for property damage and harm to animals. Public activities include junior league football and family events. post offices and cafeterias set hours with limited mail and deliveries.
A list of items includes an Anglican meeting at Ainslie Hall on January 1 for a branch constitution, University College examinations in Canberra, and a stock return requirement for owners in the Australian Capital Territory due by January 10 1847 with penalties for noncompliance.
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