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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1948
Page
3
In Sydney on Tuesday shoppers faced eased clothing rationing with cotton piece goods in higher demand. Stores reported no panic buying as deliveries lag due to union reluctance to pull skilled workers from shops. Prices and stock remained below prewar levels.
Reported calm in Canberra shops after ration lift with no rush for household goods. Butchers noted brisk business while some items still rationed. Fragmentary lines mention cold weather and unclear place names leaving questions about timing.
Resentment grows in ACT sports circles after Johnny Hawke, Canberra newspaper rep at Meat Printing Office, was dismissed. He reportedly was granted leave for country matches but denied last minute to join interstate Queensland side. Hawke returned to Canberra Monday after recently turning down offers from Sydney to stay in Canberra.
A member stated efforts have circulated without success. Plans include a trip to New Zealand with poor funds for the winner. Half of the raised money stays with the sponsoring organization while the other half benefits Legion welfare and rehabilitation funds.
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