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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1948
Page
3
A publicist argues for austerity in taxation and chifaliment to lower government outlay. He suggests increased production and manpower as key, with a concrete action plan after Petra iutaver's call for production. Tax on overtime is proposed to be reduced while maintaining prudent, equitable measures.
Mr J M Gray, a renowned industrial chemist, has been appointed chief of the CBLR information services by the Minister of Air and Ordinance. He succeeds J M Cummins, transferred to London, and is a war device veteran who has been awarded the OBE.
The report provides scant information about restitution claims for properties seized in France and other zones, with references to wartime authorities and the Department of External Affairs. Names and places are fragmentary, making the core facts about who or what is affected unclear.
A man, aged 26, was convicted of planning to steal £4800 lying unprotected on a riverside railway platform. He claimed the money would be hidden under the station platform and used after a marriage, with a constable testifying the payroll funds were present. The court noted prior convictions and a record of crime.
The Department of Labour and Industry will issue orders next week to butchers in Newcastle and country towns to deliver meat from the counter to homes under the new Star law. A survey this week by officers found disobedience, prompting a statewide delivery directive for Sydney Melbourne and other regions.
A Quake support effort in Canberra is described with donations and appeals for the United Nations Children's Appeal. Reportedly, multiple contributors pledged payments and a drive aimed to raise funds through workplace donations and community cooperation.
A wartime Army recruiting drive begins with varied success as 8,000 volunteers enlist amid criticism and praise. Officials note strong motivation among youths and veterans, while some recruits struggle with education and training requirements.
Reported disruptions to wheat transport in the country tied to coal shortages and railway constraints. Statements accuse officials and discuss impacts on producers, with prices suggested up to 2/8 per bushel.
Melbourne reports the WN Breeders Association annual show attracted 792 entries and 78 judged out of pre war figures. Corriedales and Polwarths were well represented while Northern and Central NSW lines fell short with no sheep from New South Wales. The association president praised the reduced schedule but lamented the lack of NSW entries.
Wool offerings from Hoint stocks describe carding and spinning activities. The notice mentions waste areas, heating, and refining processes with emphasis on equipment and reallocation. It records instructions for carding operations and mentions prices or payments related to the wool goods.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Melbourne racing events with references to LatelD Cup and New Zealand Baloper divisions. Mentions bets around £40 and £190,000, with riders and venues implied but unclear due to garbled text.
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