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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1946
Page
4
In Sydney and New South Wales milk rationing was announced by the Milk Board chair Mr Wateran. Over four days from Thursday to Sunday milk consumption rose by about 5000 gallons compared with the same period last week.
NSW Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries chairman Mr. B C SmePerfectt denies agents caused black marketings at Sydney City Markets. He says some salon men employed by agents engaged in the practice without agents' authority.
Three grass fires were reported to the Cat Fire Brigade yesterday afternoon. The first outbreak near Hotel Aine halted before reaching Mt. Alt slopes. Three minutes later a second fire near the War Memorial prompted a rapid response, with limited damage from burnt grape.
Diplomatic arrivals include J Barclay and Ste C M Croft with other officials reaching Sydney and Canberra. YWCA notes report a New Year party attracting about 180 youths with dancing and performances. Engagements highlighted involve Canberra residents and partners from Melbourne and regional areas.
Lady Gowrie expressed appreciation for Canberra public support of the Blankets for Britain appeal. The W V S distributed blankets to relieve hardship, with funds and garments being organized for Melbourne Caulfield Futurity and Oakland events. A Sydney donation for a fur garment was noted and a World W V S leaders convention in the United States was announced for June.
The drought has wiped out about 1 000 000 sheep in Far West New South Wales. Conditions were cooler but no rain appeared and forecasts warned of returning heat. Weather officials noted a temporary lull but rain remained uncertain.
Funeral notices appear to offer funeral planning services with contact codes and phrases about dignity personal attention. The text references arranging services and mentions specific codes but provides no identifiable individuals, organizations, or locations.
Following the lifting of restrictions the Canberra Chess Club resumes regular Friday night gatherings at 8 pm in the Croquet Pavilion beside Hotel Canberra. The club previously featured coaching for beginners to attract new players and plans to continue this initiative this year.
The marriage of Monahan to Kent took place at St Johns Church Canberra on Saturday afternoon with the bride given away by the American Charge dAffaires and attended by Mme Marie Curtin. After a reception at the American Legation the couple flew to Sydney then on to Watlongong for their honeymoon.
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