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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 09, 1947

Page

2

Canberra wood price protests and rafter load concerns

Canberra merchants and wood workers plan deputations to the Department of the Interior to seek higher prices for wood and stricter licensing of dealers within the territory. Officials report unofficial weights and faulty tare readings caused underweight loads, prompting calls for saw bench licences to curb outside dealers and protect consumers.

Can Wade Department of the Tntorioe Canberra New South Wales A.C.T Department of the Tnterior A.C T

New Grass From U S Por Lawns in Melbourne

The Footacrag Council orders Icom America to supply a new lawn grass called Zoysia Matrelia for city lawns and playgrounds. It supposedly withstands drought and requires cutting only four times a year. Local residents urged to prepare for coughs colds and peppermint cures.

Melbourne Footacrag Council Icom America Zoysia Matrelia

CHvacHES COUNCE CONTINUES PROTEST AGAINST LOTTERY

Protest continues against the lottery as city council members and church leaders clash over projection of reform. Reverend W. Rantaan urges state action while Bishop W. G. Hillyard voices church opposition to late term plans.

Chvaches Counce Lot Erics Bydney Tuoniay Tae Council of Chuvenes Lutterien Abellion W. Rantaan Maliy Bet Sra Tate Council W. G. Hillyard

Delays in Soldier Settlement Policy Debated by Ministers

Australian ministers discuss delays in soldier settlement caused by differing state and Commonwealth expert opinions. Minister Landa Bheahan argues each state should empower its land minister to resolve deadlocks, with districts’ surveyors to approve settlements to reduce hold ups. Observation notes limited cooperation and potential misjudgments still possible.

Brpney Taendsy Landa Bheahans Bheahan Dedman Divo Reed Sheahanaid Agnata

Australian wines for New York import plan outlined

Australian vigneron Len Burning said that limited export wine from Australia will reach New York firms via Bellows Un Company and Munter River tasting. He expects near term trade to stay small as production aims to expand for Europe. Also Sydney reports HF MF appointed to state cabinet as Institute of Technology director at 1500 pounds.

Len Burning Bellows UN Company New York Burning Europe HF MF Biate The Institute of Technology

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