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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1944
Page
3
An Australian urban notice details the organisation of Street War Savings Groups across multiple districts. It lists acting street supervisors, enrolled members, and sectional allocations, naming numerous residents and streets involved in the savings scheme under wartime wartime control.
John T. Whiting of the War Production Board cites U S steel plate outputs reaching an all time high in 1948 with 18,960,300 tons of plate produced. December set a monthly record with 4 0 ships plate shipments and heavy plate rolling for shipbuilding. Continuous hot strip mills expanded to roll larger plate while sheared plate mills ran at high tonnages.
The Holiday Heat swimming meet drew 1300 to 1480 attendees with about 428 swimmers taking part. Tickets and services were strained as 1046 paid on a single day and over 800 more joined. river venues were well patrolled and crowd control managed amid a busy program.
Sydney issued a bush fire warning urging precaution across New South Wales as fire dangers rise. Blonickers and campers are urged to exercise extreme care to prevent ignitions and protect property during the ongoing risk period. The Ruslan branch of the Australian Red Cross diverted clothing for disaster relief in Victoria and is supplying aid for children who lost possessions in the fires.
Harden reports a large grass fire threatened the township of Collingwood but was brought under control after a strenuous effort by residents and farmers. Officials believe the blaze started from a spark from a passing train.
A chaotic note describes milk deliveries late due to extended power cuts ordered by the Commonwealth Electricity Controller. It blames authorities for the disruption and notes unions and workers affected as shortages ripple through the metropolitan area.
A meat shortage limited the daily coupon value that purveyors could supply to City stops. Supplies were strained as two days’ meat could arrive in a week, causing delays and empty freezers if orders were not placed in advance.
Australia rare cricket notes. NSW wood makes oe hit as time expires, Barnes contributes a key 80 at 61 minutes with two sixes and eleven tours. NSW resumed first innings at 110 for two and declared at 172, Canberra Grammar details follow with players, scores and attendance. Exhibition of betting and rental notices end with a public notice on Commonwealth housing subletting rules.
Sydney report describes Camden Sunday crowd visiting from Sydney suburbs to drink beer despite a Liquor Act limit. A raid on the Royal Hotel Camden led to multiple arrests. Milton Smith and James Wiema were charged with offensive behavior and breach of rules. One well-dressed woman faced public disorder charges. In separate news, Harbert Penfold from Gisborne Point died in a South West New South Wales aircraft training crash.
Large crowds gathered in Sydney today as limited beer supplies strained the pubs and shops. Descriptions note crowded hotels and long lines, with many drinkers disappointed by shortages and the inability to buy beer near beaches or at limited outlets.
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