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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
5
A Brisbane resident, George Bennett, is involved in a dispute over unusual pets kept on a flat. The Brisbane City Council is addressing objections related to the premises and animal safety.
Minister Banator Aubrey states Australia will supply New Zealand with 290800 tyres this year under Allied Combined Mipe Div testing. The tyre contract was authorized by the Supply Council as an additional agreement with Australia.
The match between Victoria and Acharne ended in a draw after a lengthy innings that stretched time. The Special Federal Court heard that an employer may dismiss for misconduct but no evidence showed the company acted improperly in reducing staff numbers.
Victoria records a 76 run innings for South Australia, with Riese contributing notable runs as the team builds a strong total in a domestic match. Other players were involved in steady partnerships, shaping the middle and lower order performance.
A journalist named Morris charged with homicide in a York Street kiosk killing related to Mrs. Jean Wicks. Bail granted with restrictions while defense asserts alibi and witnesses describe conflicting statements. Bloodstained clothing found near Morris's residence. prosecutor notes Morris admitted being at the kiosk to transact business and to aid the deceased woman.
Mr W Carey advised the Department that New Zealand will require 9,000,000 bushels of wheat and will import all key needs from Australia. Imports from Canada were then considered ready now that mutual trade terms had been concluded. The landed cost of wheat was quoted at 11/44 and 12/1 per bushel.
Sydney and Melbourne dispatches discuss restoring race meetings and how Dutch East Indies ties affect Australia wartime diplomacy. Reports note Japanese warfare, Dutch resistance, and push for postwar racing and trade policies with the Netherlands East Indies to secure Australian interests.
Peter John Graham 41 mining engineer faced a bigamy charge at Manly Court. Police say Graham claimed his second wife was a relative of Viscountess Clive, wife of Brigadier Schreiber. He was committed for trial at the Supreme Court.
The Minister for Agriculture Mr Graham announced a wheat research Institute as part of long range state plans to improve wheat quality and yields in the south. A specialized scientific staff is being trained to study drought tolerant varieties and resist disease across regions. Wagga farmers urge higher prices under stabilization to 3/2 and seek removal of the 46 crop from law while opposing amalgamation with the Farmers and Settlers Union. membership to the new body limited to wheat growers.
An extraordinary meeting of the Count is planned at the Trade Hall tonight at 7:20. Various notices invite attendance for building, tuition, repairs, and services, listing contact points in Canberra and Kingston with scattered details and incomplete phrases.
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