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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 10, 1947

Page

3

Merino Wool Market At ReeH At Record Prices

Sydney reports Monday market activity for fine merino wools at ReeH, with top prices noted for high quality lots. Attendees, buyers, and breeders discuss strong demand, price comparisons, and upcoming auctions as elites like Anthony Murden and Wilam Leonard secure premier lots, while overall averages edge upward despite some soft spots.

Sydney Reeh Raulera Enios Ana Laaar Anthony Murden Hay A. H Wilam Leonard Bon Hullawn Mtuid Avatranan Tasmenan von Bibra Br. A Nurnewots Tee Neaine Baril Picus Ieee Eer Bier Laz Jum Munginal Eistate Stud Denil Maryville Wudavarskes Fred Aires Tay

Woman Auctioned Husband In Divorce Case At Mandan

A Mandan woman granted divorce by Judge Kedwardy today auctioned off her husband after he returned home drunk from a night out. The winner, Coftesnean Brown of Burwood, paid 34 for the custody and control of the husband, identified as a 34 year old radio technician from Gwrgrwaine. The case centered on drunkenness and breach of agreement.

Bodney Mandan Jualire Kedwardy Fiat Rome Coftesnean Brown Pia Ut Burwood George Raynyand Tareese Gwrgrwaine Drumkuilmann Ruty

Man Charged With Breaking Into College Store

Sydney police charged 20 year old John Calvin with breaking into a college store at Waverley. Court records show the suspect alleged to be in possession of three stolen items and held for a magistrate at Paddington. The incident occurred Monday at the college shop near Central Court.

Sydney the Central Courtov Bey John Calvin Imtourer Paddington Waver Elles and Cart‘ss Sispectet

Flour trade lost by Dutch ban in Australia India

Sydney reports a ban on Dutch shipping affecting flour trade in the East Indies and Australia. The Flour Mil ler Association official says 100000 tons a year had been built up, and the embargo disrupted shipments to Amerton and other markets during the ban.

Sydney East Indies Amerton

Homebush stock sales nobles market report

At Homebush stock sale buyers showed stronger demand across lighter and heavier classes. Prime cattle and sheep traded firmer with gains in lightweights and steers while prime cows reached up to about 49 units, and general quality noted as solid though prices varied by lot and lot quality.

Bydney Gas Compton Rede Tufte

Fruit Fly Pest Invades ACT in Australia’s Canberra District

An outbreak of a fruit fly species enters the Australian Capital Territory, triggering eradication plans with losses projected up to £100,000. Officials identify the pest and outline foliage baiting and quarantine steps while urging careful handling to prevent fruit infestation and spread.

Housewives Protest Over Food and Wages Debate

A chaotic parliamentary scene shows Attorn General Bip Martine and others debating wage, social insurance, and life costs in Britain. A chairwoman denounces indifference while Labour and Conservative lines clash over policy, urging action on real living standards and food prices.

WORDO Attorns General Bip Martiey Ehaweiven OUF Mir Martiey Spain Constance Ht Housewives Bird Aarey Hartley Uie Snd Ir Hartley

Death of Justice Pike Byndey in Glouceatur House

The late Justice G. Hi Bike, former Judge of the Land Variation Court, died today in Glouceatur House at age 83. He served as a Land Commissioner of the Federal Territory from 1914 to 1939 and attended the Officer College Hobart and Sydney University.

Bydney Stonttny G. Hi Bike Land Variation Court Glouceatur Omcer College Hobart Sydney University

Public Service Youth Suffer Boredom in Canberra

The Chairman of the Public Service Board Mr W Q Dunk told a Parliamentary Committee on Public Works that most youths employed by the Government in Canberra suffer from boredom. He urged development of a major social lab with recreation facilities and daytime outdoor sport to engage the to be provided for the youth.

Public Service Board W. Q. Dunk Canberra Canverre Thin Pin Dunk Ge Ueale

Fruit control measures for Intervale area described

The notice mandates removal of all infected fruit and tomatoes from the ground at Intervale within three days. Destroy fruit immediately by burning or disposal in a covered waste pit. Erect a pit to prevent fruit flies and keep cultivation regular. Destroy unwanted or neglected fruit trees and vines. Strict measures by the department aim to limit damage to the fruit industry.

Departmente

Large Haul of Japanese Goods From Plane Recovered

Darwin dispatch reports an RAS plane arriving from Japan with a substantial haul of items including 125 pearls and 200 bundles of gut taking lies. Scratches on a crew head suggest the team may have taken over from others, implying possible prior possession or tampering.

Darwin Japan Phen Sornins

Milks Rations Restored in Sydney Tomorrow

Milk supplies in Sydney and Newcastle will be rationed again starting tomorrow. The stewards, chaired by Watson, say hospitals and essential services are unaffected. Household cuts are 1/7, shops 1/7, factories 80 per cent, defence services 26 per cent, restaurants and cafes 78 per cent, offices and war bonds 75 per cent, and mail bars 90 per cent. Watson notes that the earlier improvement in the main supply pavilion, seen two to three weeks ago, has not been sustained.

Sydney Mondey Newantle Thee Hh Watsons U Howpitela Echohis Watson

Bankruptcy discharge granted amid local theater circles

Reported today that Sydney Mosday, Marry Mungrove, and a noted theatrical figure Apure received two discharges from bankruptcy. The ceremony followed by a sizable contribution from the Baakenpiey fund, with the scene described as a robust financial relief for the individuals involved.

Sydney Mosday Mungrove Bank & Os

Furniture maker fined for using non-treated timber

Archibald Jose Challinor of Sydney was fined after a Forestry Commission raid found untreated yellow cedar timber used in making and selling furniture. The timber allegedly contained starch and could harbor borers, violating timber treatment rules.

Sydney Moneas Archibald Jose Challinor Ondi Jimetion Mantac Ture Owas Mammone Challinor Manking Forestry Commimion Aes Parker and Gardner Pancho Rend Ee ‘Falkenburg

Ex-Servicemen to Meet Montgomery at Capitol Theatre

Ex Servicemen and women in Contere will gather at Capitol Theatre Manuls July 7 to welcome General Montgomery before his talk. Representatives of each ex service organization will greet him prior to the address. Attendance topped 1900 the previous day, weather could cancel the Parliament House plan.

Mirrabal Montgomery Capitol Theatre Manuls Pobtrangemanta Monty Viecount Montgomery Boldford League Evan Hougn

Jog of claims for staff of refreshment rooms

The jog of claims for the staff of the refreshment rooms at Parliament House will be submitted within a few days to the Industrial Board after a conference of the union and the House of Representatives. Previously the sign of Parliament House refreshment rooms had no separate award but accepted the Federated Liquor and Allied Trade Union award. The Speaker and President were approached to obtain an award, yesterday’s conference met to draw up conditions. Proposals for the award were brought to Canberra by the secretary of the New England branch of the union. A conference member said decisions are socialist? arbitary, and accommodation is also sought in notices of other job ads in the same period.

Industrial Board Union Mouse of Representatives Y Federated Liquor and Allied Trade ‘Union Canberra N.E.W Federated Liquor and Allied Trade Union Alt. F'Connors

Collie Championship Show Notes and Auction Listings

Fragmented notice lists entries and bids for a Southern Tablelands collie show in Goulburn and Canberra with prizes, sizes, and contacts. Mentions Best Collie Exhibit and several show records, plus a sale for a baby pram and boys’ clothing at Cowper St Amalle and Wallamatta Highland.

Wallamatta

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