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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
3
Sydney officials ordered a survey of current tallow stocks production and potential consumption after claims of tallow withholding. Acting Prices Commissioner Mr Bellemore announced the order requiring tallow margar ine soap manufacturers agents shippers and others dealing with tallow to file returns by January 31.
Concrete bridges will replace timber on rural ACT roads to reduce maintenance needs and timber strain. Work on the first bridge at Black Creek on Queanbeyan Road completed after washaway, with more projects to follow subject to material and labour. Road improvements aim to bring Cooma Road to highway standard and realign Cotter Road sections while addressing erosion and stormwater damage.
Health Department planners consider decorative planting to brighten public spaces. Proposed features include phlox and petunia displays in grass plots and city towers. The effort aims to improve urban areas while enforcing anti flu measures in the community.
London reports Europe's influenza spreads gradually in mild form with no alarming outbreak. Netherlands regions show pneumonia deaths but Italy France and Spain note only mild clinical activity. British scientists monitor virus origin and vaccine possibilities while officials seek samples for comparison.
Reported progress shows 29 tractors in use with two down and 200 acres sown per day. The timing note mentions a two week period and three week projection, with Lockhampton and Wedningas referenced in the fragment.
A Canberra publication enumerates 231 boundations and active groups within the ACT. It lists 17 church representatives, 34 educational bodies, 24 sporting groups, 30 trade unions and employers, 82 general organisations, plus cultural, recreational, and social service activities.
An increase of 2d a gallon in petrol price was requested by major oil firms to the Victorian Prices Commissioner. They also sought a 2d rise for other petroleum products in NSW. Acting Prices Commissioner Bellemore stated results would be sent to all states.
Classified notice invites buyers or sellers to trade in for a later model car. Terms arranged.
Rumble Brothers on Cunningham Street Kingston near Railway Station finish line after hours 792.
Biliousness and digestive troubles are blamed for low energy and life enjoyment. Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills claim to cleanse the liver bowels and kidneys from waste, restore regular digestion, and improve overall health and appearance.
A double report of weddings in Forrest and Macquarie details the Maulger and Kirkwood families. The Forrest ceremony united Miss Maulger to Robert Kirkwood with Archdeacon Ryhteen officiating, featuring lace and tulle gowns and a Blue Room Canberra reception. The Macquarie event joined Miss Benaharat Hill to Hill, with classic brocade and Chantilly lace, a Canberra reception, and plans for a Canberra Geelong honeymoon route.
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