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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1946
Page
3
In Canberra the government considers a new federal milk price after milk producers urged higher factory quotes. Mr T Williams told Senator Keane the raise aims to boost supply once the dry spell ends, though it won't ease shortages immediately.
Mr A Fraser expects a milk relief scheme to be announced today by the Prime Minister and the Minister for Customs. He and MP Tom Williams have pressed the Government for substantial aid, leading a deputation to the customs minister. He hopes the measure will be a drought relief payment similar to prior October allowances.
A string of early morning assaults and attempted thefts rattled Sydney. A woman was attacked in her home. Joyce Lyle Wallace, 25, of Eastwood, fought off a man who crept up behind her. A handbag snatch was foiled when a student struck the thief. Cecil John Bevin was robbed of £125 at Surrey Hills by two men. Police described the incidents as ongoing aggressive street crime.
Melbourne report states beer restrictions will stay in place for many months. Minister for Trade and Customs Senator Keane declines to justify retention while noting satisfactory barley harvest and adequate brewery stocks. Keane to depart for the United States on January 23 for Lond-Lesse matters.
Florence Elizabeth Ethel Gardiner also known as Mrs Ethel Livesey was too ill to appear in court on a charge of false pretences and was remanded on bail to the February sittings after being examined by a doctor multiple times. Don Bradman will not visit Sydney to watch the South Australian versus New South Wales match beginning January 25 as his selectors monitor the game from Melbourne.
The Canberra residents have donated toward the Aid for Britain Appeal, reaching near £700 with Friday January 14 set to announce final totals in The Canberra Times. Latest sums include anonymous gifts and Christmas collections from local congregations and the Balvalaton Army, with further donations urged to reach accountant Hurdle and partners by Friday.
Melbourne report says 500 service men await appointment to the Pontmaater-General's Department. Director-General Mr McVey notes months may pass before offers. those with other jobs in Melbourne urged to take them. He adds never a thousand employees are in the interviews and many must be re absorbed. Women in men's jobs would be replaced by policy.
Classified items seek furnished or unfurnished housing for single woman and others, with use of conveniences and quick responses. Also items seeking base one equipment, a portable lamp, dogs listed, a Braddon area address, and a reward notice for a missing item with contact via the Times Office.
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