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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1941
Page
2
London reports a major Ruhr coal drop with some estimates near 40 percent. Despite lower coal, German corn production appears adequate but transport disruption and blackout shortages strain logistics. Rail trucks waggons are scarce and German coke supplies are down about a fifth since 1938.
The State Health Department reported a seventh death from infantile paralysis since November. A 12 year old boy died this week, while a 58 year old Tugun woman was listed among July 1 reports amid ongoing concerns over the outbreak.
A M P Society announces an office in Canberra with General Manager and actuary A W Sneddon and F C Sides in charge. Sides, Fellow of the Incorporated Insurance Institute of Australia and past president of the Insurance Institute of Victoria, will advise on policy matters. Premises are secured on Northbourne Avenue for a soon opening.
Mother and Auntie discuss Persil washing with boasts of oxygen charged suds that lift dirt gently yet powerfully. They claim Persil handles filmy underwear and coloureds as well as linens, saving time and effort on washday.
Sydney Thursday reports Flemington sheep and lamb sale easing 1 02. and general quality fair with buyers active. Cattle yarding of about 1490 showed a firm market for all descriptions. Quoted: wethers 13 to 24 shillings, lambs 16 10 to 28, bulls and beef cattle prices varied with best beef around 2 pounds per head.
Canberra Guides invite all guides and officers to a memorial service for Lord Baden Powell on Sunday week January 26. Official mourning includes bands and a daint stand for Brownies with the orange worn on the left arm.
Clients invited to bring rival quotes from other cities to Chaacke for price comparison. The firm guarantees to meet those prices and offer pre war level rates with better service including fast delivery.
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