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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1952
Page
5
Parayahia became chairman of a Tehran based Women League formed to boycott nylons and conserve foreign exchange. Women gathered outside the British Bank of Iran to burn nylons in a bonfire as a public protest.
Sydney reports two country girls named Janet Johnson and Leewe plus other NW teammates selected for the Australian Swimming Championships in Melbourne on Feb 16. The team includes Jun Disquan, Julie Forsyth, Astrid Ainsworth, Pam Ingleton, and Lorraine Crapp. Astrid and Lorraine are among the youngest in the state.
The Acting Commonwealth Statistician Mr Carver reported that savings in Australia rose by 124, the 12 months ending November 30. Accounts grew to 6,833,000 from 6,041,000, with total savings at 646,270,000 lodged with the Commonwealth Savings Bank, led by gains in NSW and Victoria.
Ottawa reports New Zealand considers widening exports to Canada to boost trade. Officials study shipping about 600 tons mainly meat to the United States and Canada as an experimental move. Trade department aims to open broader markets including Britain.
Prime Minister Menzies said urgent uranium development would proceed immediately after talks with National Development Minister Spooner and South Australian Premier Ford. He noted agreed future policy and smooth cooperation between the Commonwealth and South Australia in implementing the agreement program.
Sydney court heard four people including John Borg labourer of George River and Charende Remark Fitzgerald 25 labourer of Denin Street Leichnadt charged with assaulting and robbing Borg of his motor car valued £1008 and a wallet. Eileen Doris Crow 20 also charged. All remanded until January 17 with bail fixed at £100 for the men and £80 for Crow.
The United States orders 20 percent cut in wool prices with new ceilings effective next April, covering woollen goods and clothing. Current runnet prices will be adjusted to reflect the new limits, while existing permits and imports curtailment plans influence the timing and scope of the changes.
The Sydney wool market remained firm with overall declines limited to five percent on some crossbreds while merinos sold at stronger rates. Buyers from the United Kingdom, the Continent, America, and Japan showed good competition, and local support remained steady. About 1141 bales, or BT percent of the total offering, were sold at auction.
Special Lottery No BL drawn today with multiple syndicates and participants listed across Sydney suburbs and surrounding districts. Lottery No 45a to be drawn tomorrow.
Readable fragment indicates casting imports from America and Japan were needed after the Mowidera Union refused new members. Commissioner J. Y. Dwyer appears as a key figure in the conciliation committee activities.
The Tobacco Board may push higher local tobacco content in locally manufactured cigarettes and blends. Government sources say a policy shift could be announced without new legislation, via government gazette proclamations by Minister for Customs Senator O'Sullivan, depending on crop prospects and supply.
Sydney report notes vegetables stay cheap as growers and shopkeepers claim ample supply. Market prices hold steady with near record low levels, while buyers eye possible slight drops. Also notices for housing and employment appear in the Times classifieds with urgent needs for furnished rooms and help.
Obscure OCR text describes items and a reward. Mentions a watch and other objects, a petrol tank gap, and a piano frame. Includes garbled names and place-like terms, with scattered addresses or identifiers. Unable to determine a clear event or outcome from the fragment.
Tender notice invites bids for carpentry and erection of shelter with ceiling work. Specifications available from Promlich Co at 339 Cunningham Street Kingston.
Classified advertisement fragment lists planing and moulding machines and other factory tools for sale or delivery. Includes pricing notes and supplier names with contact details in Lane Cove Sydney and nearby areas.
Fragments from a 2002 Canberra area paper show listings for ACTON FOOTBALL AXD SPORTS CLUB and cricket items, with mixed phrases about tickets, flowers, nursery contact, and a beauty specialist. Reads as damaged OCR with scattered names and local mentions.
Kingston notices announce optical repairs and appointment days at Davies' Pharmacy with eye care services and related equipment. The fragment mentions fall services and invites customers to book through regular channels at the Kingston location.
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