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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
2
John Benson McKinnon 27 of Campsie drowned in the Macquarie River at Dubbo last night. His body was recovered from shallow water near the riverbank after being reported missing amid reports he had cramps.
Magistrate McElroy ordered eviction against Gerard Dudley Collett living in a sublet house owned by Radclyffe as the Crown nominee. Collett, a former airman, argued hardship and sought alternate housing while Radclyffe’s rights as owner were noted. Other brief local charges followed, including driving without a licence and indecent language, with modest fines imposed.
The Minister for Agriculture Mr Seaham announced fodder will not be rationed. Last year mock feed was limited to essential users. Sufficient stocks of chaff and ante are available for all purposes with temporary shortfalls in pollard and bran resolved within a fortnight. Wheat quotas will be maintained due to export commitments and improved fodder from farmer planting and favorable weather.
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