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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1946
Page
4
Fragmentary text references a volatile incident labeled as a beer bom event affecting three deans at American institutions. The brief hints at a wartime analogy and unknown details about locations and outcomes. Further readable context remains unclear.
A Sydney hotel faces a theft case involving 2000 pounds. Joyce Walt, 29, clerk, charged with stealing the sum and awaiting trial at Central Court. Geoffrey John McLaren, 3, an accountant, charged with receiving 100 pounds, also committed for trial after pleading not guilty.
A late-year-old boy Joan Matthie Novoney died at his home in Cre moras from tetanus after a bullet bite was reported to his parents. The illness included persistent retching attacks, and two doctors found tetanus caused the death.
The minister for customs announced an increase in the beer ration for the next three months and said the public would share in the rise. He noted no promise of immediate removal of restrictions and placed the onus on the brewery to supply the increase.
Auckland reports record prices at the Trentham yearling sale. A chestnut filly by Corronach out of Princess Ball sold for 4700 to Mr. B Reid of Melbourne. A filly by Poxbridge fetched 1500, purchased by Mars MacKinnon and Cox.
Demand was strong for Hertme Bosh stock at Flemington with lambs up 1s to 3s and prime sheep firm. Prices listed for prime ewe and hogget ranges, and cattle quotes included prime bullocks to £20 and prime fat cattle to £16 10s, with overall yarding moderate.
A partial ban on Dutch ships remains in force as Waterside Workers Federation officials report slow progress. They say workers will not handle cargo until a clear plan is issued by authorities and the position is clarified.
The Minister for Shipping Senator Ashley announced a new Australian shipping board with T. Chippendale as chairman. The board will meet on Monday and will perform the functions of the Chartering Committee Shipping Control Board Care Control Committee and the Salvage Board.
Sydney services restored with improved timetable to start next Monday. Kaseluako Xprect will operate from Sydney on weekdays and Sundays, returning from Mondiya to Saturday, reflecting updated rail connections.
Bromwich and Qula I overpower Crawford and Hopman 43, 6-2, 6-2 in the Australian doubles semi final at the Lennis Championships in Adelaide. Schwartz and Newcomb beat Palta and Brown 6-2 1-3 8-6. Wonna's Doubles Sirs Haman and Misa Whittaker defeat Missa Mo GML and Niemeyer 6-4 63. Minne Hartigan and Hattersley top Jones and Proctor 6-2 4-4. Mixed doubles quarter finals see MeCarthy and Hartigan 9-7 6-2 and Hopman pair 5-7 8-6. Women's singles Mire Botton defeats Mina Whittabs 62 62.
London match recap shows the NZ Army Rugby Union team defeating Murrayfield 87 to 2 in a lopsided score. The heavy win underscores the visitors strong offensive and defensive performance.
Canberra High School will reopen on Tuesday January 29. First year students begin reports for the first time on Wednesday January 30.
Funeral arrangers offer dignity and personal attention with telephone contacts Day Fie B20 and Night Fae B73 for arranging funeral services.
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