Wool and Railways Shift Wool to Stores in 1948
Railways lift wool to stores as shipments from Australia and other regions move toward brokers’ centers in early 1948. Continent and Russia see declines in sheep flocks while New Zealand remains strong, aided by high lamb and mutton exports. Postwar wool controls spark debate in Bradford on continued regulation versus market freedom.
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Weagon
New South
Yorkshire
Continent
Bradford
America
Weason
South Africa
Mutoh
Russia
New Zealand
Canberra ends year with record low rainfall in 37 years
Weather notes reveal Canberra's annual rainfall hit only 12.06 inches, far below the 225 inch average, marking a severe drought. Trees in plantations suffer, dams have repairs, and nearby Queanbeyan shows a similar pattern with October and November totals near drought levels.
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Ube
Queanbeyan Han
Canberra
Queanbeyanttenn
Rubber Shortage Estimated For Three Years After War
W A Bartlett of Dunlop warns of a light rubber position for at least four postwar years. He cites postwar demand of 1 450 000 tons and discusses synthetic rubber production, world shipments, and the need for a 50 50 mix of synthetic and crude rubber to meet demand in the initial years after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bartlett
Dunlop
Reasonaible Rubber
United States Co
United Bluten
Syntheti
London
HOUSES Burned at Katoomba Fire Destruction Report
In Katoomba eight houses were destroyed in a blaze. Fire crews from Sydney fought the flames with police and ambulance support. Casualties were light.
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Katoomba
New Year Gaiety in New York
New Year was welcomed in New York as a vast crowd packed Times Square and avenues after the war ending. Theatre bars and nightspots saw record spending while Broadway returns drew large crowds and high reservations as clubs filled to capacity.
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New York
Enon
Holiday makers fall victim to local racketeers at The Entrance
Holiday makers report extortion by racketeers charging high prices for kerosene and water. Cottages empty of water on arrival with no supply arranged. Families left to pay steep rates as tanks and springs go dry, amid sharp price hikes.
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Gorford
Laken Front Springs
Nepla
Turner Progress Association Seeks Funds and Support
The Turner Progress Association requests donations and support to aid their work and name recognition. They plan a meeting next February and urge local residents to contribute, with Burns as president of the department of the interior directing efforts.
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Gamemilten
Turner Progress Association
Fradenta
Dani
Gesiyat Metin
Burns
Canberra City Omnibus Service Damage Report
Canberra authorities report deliberate damage to buses and infrastructure including bent frames and cut wiring. J A Carrodus, Secretary, appeals to protect riders and children near Putty amid ongoing security concerns and repairs.
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Secorrine
Ulfendera
Citige Fc
Canberra
Thuir
Milk supplies cut in Sydney
A milk board chairman announced tonight that milk supplies will be cut and no fresh supplies will reach hospitals or bars in Sydney. The statement notes rationing and formal details to follow.
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Sydney
Newenade
Milk Board
A. A. Woteon
Mike Bars
Hoxpila
Death of Mrs Rebecca Henrietta Allsop in Richmond
The death occurred yesterday in Richmond of Mrs Rebecca Henrietta Allsop 84 widow of the late Joseph Allsop and mother of the well known judge Dudley Allsop. The obituary notes her status as widow and mother and identifies family ties.
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Sydney
Richmond
Mre
Feebecca Henrietta Allsop
Ralhey
Dopwly Divectin and Pata Triumph in Malone Event
In Malone a race event saw Dopwly Divectin and Pata edge rivals to seize top spots. Local organizers highlighted strong performances from Malone participants and noted a competitive field across sprint and distance races.
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Malone, Dopwly Divectin, Pata &E Tosgrigin
Constipation Relief Ad
An old advertisement suggests symptoms such as biliousness and indigestion may be helped. It promotes a simple remedy claimed to ease constipation and related digestive complaints. The copy mirrors early medical marketing with direct health claims.
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Helena Rubinstein
Velenhams Sing ¢ Massage
Osan
Davies’ Pharmacy
Kingston
Nylex
North Sydney
Rument
Niaid
Amd
Sage Ey the
Fox
Conaud
Pete Smith
Addy
de Carta
Cotmared
Churchi
Boia
Epiegl
Persen
Theatre Enuocusaen
Ise
Peggy Ryan
Leon Errol
Ann Stythy
Bades
Liamin Rummn
Hous
Ball House
Munca
Irgent
Fialt
Phure Houaseat
ABC
Puptic
Department OF the Interior
J. A. Carrodus
Collingridge
Janberila Funeral Directors
Tay Boor Wight
New South Wales
Ofice
Serviees
GPO
Eaperinnond Wal
Tytel Canberra
Dung
Whitress
Canberra Steam Laundry Ltd
Zeiter
Ington
Wently Carde
Barrailler Street
Gouaith
Patr
Dr. Morse
Melbourne
Victoria Palace
Lewinadioty Ubon
Victoria
Palace St Paallt Et
Albert H.ll
Wally Bges
Cusacks
Great Furniture Store
Aunt Mary
Yen Thara
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