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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1952
Page
2
Prices of various goods climb as abonos and boots see higher costs from today. Increased charges affect items to the end of the market week, with expectations of further adjustments in the capital and countrywide trade.
A government committee report on sugar prices is near completion. It is considering an increase of up to 2d or 1d per lb, adding to the existing penny halfpence aid. The committee, led by M H McCarthy, has heard extensive evidence from industry and consumer groups and aims to present its recommendation to Cabinet in the next two to three weeks.
The Controller of Prices Mr Williamson announced a milk price reduction in Canberra effective Friday July 4. The price drops to 7/4 per gallon, 11d per pint, aided by reduced rail and handling costs from the Dairy Farm Co operative Milk Company and higher local production. He noted normal flu season may lower imports by September, possibly enabling further cuts without reducing producer pay.
Sydney Tuesday report states the Australian Labour Party supporters won seven leading positions in the ballot for officers of the Mincallanegis Workers' Union. Result announced today after a nine-year struggle between pacifist and left wing elements for control.
The Australian Wool and Meat Producers Federation conference in Adelaide heard Dr JG Crawford of the Department of Commerce and Agriculture warn that wool prices may not settle and demand could rise if war breaks out. He noted Australia wool was being sold to Russia, Poland, and Czechoslovakia and urged caution on market plans. The federation advised members not to include certain Wool Realization Distribution of Profits Act money on taxation returns, suggesting a memo stating the amount received.
A terse notice seeks J P Wilson alias J P Wilson WeMovement alias Aavens Lane Distance Lamdling seeking locating in Sydney or Melbourne. Authorities request information leading to apprehension of the missing individual and urge witnesses to come forward.
Three thousand workers at Cockatoo Dockyard have been in a stalemate over a pay rise. NW Labour Council official J D Kenny says the deadlock may push workers toward industrial action. Cockatoo Dock management says ratification of agreements is needed due to a streamlined arbitration system.
Doomben acceptances announced for the Ten Thousand-Doon Cup at Doomben with a field of runners including Desert Warrior Grey Boots Desert Warrior and Val Bow. event spans seven furlongs and runs Saturday week with several notable contenders among the entries.
Juani, winner of her last start, boosted Guilford Westers landis cap hopes at Warwick Farm after a smart Randwick run. Traigatiata and Propane showed promise for top supports, while Lolay and Melody King posted solid times. Yeovil, top-weight for the Grafton Cup, may run again before heading north with plans set for Warwick Farm this weekend.
A midget submarine snuck into a lake area by night and dumped waterproofed packages containing over 220 pounds of cigarettes worth about 975. Police chased the craft and recovered the cargo. Naval officials say such pocket subs, around 40 feet long, could be powered by manual or battery propulsion and might be an Italian wartime design.
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