Boots and Shoes Prices Raised by Commonwealth Board
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner authorized wholesale price increases for boots and shoes effective today with 4 percent lifts on boots and shoes and 7 percent on slippers. Glace kid rises are set at 4 percent, with August 31 levels up 12 to 14 percent. Retail price hikes are temporarily withheld while customs officials assess cost implications.
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Mr. Holt
Holt
Bebt
Commonweath
Firelight Ignition Fines Queanbeyan Prowler
Joseph William Prendergast, 49, pleaded guilty to leaving a lighted fire in the open. He admitted starting a small blaze to boil water and left it burning, risking sparks in dry grass. He was fined £2 by Mr M. 4. Ryan, P M, at the Queanbeyan Court.
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Joseph William Prendergast
Death of J. M. T. Raymond, Sledmere stud figure
Melbourne reports the death of J. M. T. Raymond a longtime manager of the Sledmere stud in New South Wales. He is identified as the brother of H. G. Raymond a member of the V.R.A.C. committee.
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Melbourne
J. M. T. Raymond
Sledmere Stud
New South Wales
H. G. Raymond
V.ra.c
Forged Notes Case Involving Couple Remanded
Sydney police remand Marie Smit and Joseph Smit after forgery allegations. Marie Smit 24 refused bail. Joseph Smit a sheet metal worker also remanded until March 11 at Central Police Court. No charge details provided in the brief, reading as an ongoing case.
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Sydney
Marie Smit
Joseph Smit
Central Police Court
Smith
Kiama Invites Holiday Makers for South Coast Trip
Kiama calls thousands of country residents to spend the Lester holidays on the South Coast. There has been improvement in holiday pleasure but visitors are urged to contact the town clerk for information and arrangements to ensure a worry free holiday.
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Kiama
Fy Ak
Crossbred Wools for Allied Needs Stressed in Sydney
The Australian representative on the International Wool Secretariat said crossbred wool bought by Britain from Australia is available for neutral nations. He admitted Australia faces large wartime demands as Britain’s wool manufacture runs at historic highs, with Britain and prince require all crossbred wool from Australia and New Zealand.
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Sydney
International Wool Secretariat
Britain
Australia
Austra- Na
New Zealand
Obituary of L Ritter Resident of Narooma for 30 Years
Mr L Ritter aged 74 died in Narooma on Monday while holidaying. He lived 30 years in Narooma and worked for the A C T water preparation staff. He served 23 years with the Victorian Railways as an engine driver. His wife predeceased him three years ago. Funeral from St Christopher's Church at 3 30 pm today.
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Narooma
Lu Ritter
A.C T
Catter Hiver
Itty
Victoria
Victorian Railways Department
Canberra
Ritter
Henry
Car Overbanked at Lismore Road Embankment
A car carrying three people plunged over a 40 foot embankment between Lismore and Biala last night. FE J Meaney Sept Wardell, his wife Mary Meaney and daughter Phylisa Meaney suffered injuries and shock. They were trapped for hours before passers by aided rescue and were admitted to Ballina hospital.
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Lismore
Tuesaday
Bial- Hina
FE. J. Meaney
Wardell
Mary Meaney
Phylisa
Ballina Hospital
Survey on shipbuilding potentialities discussed in Canberra
The Assistant Minister for Customs Mr Molt spent yesterday in Canberra conferring with senior Customs officials on major policy problems. He then traveled to Sydney with Mr Townsend who has been investigating shipbuilding potentialities. Townsend has not completed his report but has given Molt the survey's important findings for Cabinet review before disclosure.
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Molt
Canberra
Sydney
Townsend
Galliio Bay
Albert Hall
Repertory Society
Geens
Ewens
Deen
Cox's
Civic
Eason's
Manuka
Jackson's
Kingston
Picnic Race Club
Wedding of Mollie McCrorey and Ernest Dri per
Testimony to the popularity of Miss Mollie McCrorey and Mr. Ernest Drier, married on Saturday at the Church of Saint Christopher Forrest. Rev. Father Twomey officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. McCrorey of Canberra, wore magnolia satin with tulle and frangipanni blooms. Bridesmaid Jean McCrorey and best man Bert Driver attended. Reception at Manuka Tennis Pavilion hosted over seven guests.
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Mollie McCrorey
Ernest Driper
S 1. Christopher's
Forrest
Father Twomey
C. H. McCrorey
Canberra
Manuka Tennis Pavilion
Queen of the Fair Crowning Planned at Government House
Lady Gowrie announced she will crown the Queen of the Fair at Government House Garton Party on April 20. Four Queens compete with Mrs Gil man leading Queen of Atr and Peggy McLean Queen of Commerce at 1,181 votes while Joan Egle is 1,011 as Queen of Sport. Hospital and Ambulance nomination Sister Tall not yet bouged with dates of admission for the Fall.
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Gowrie
Government House Garton
Atr
Gilman
Queen of Commerce
Misa Peggy McLean
Queen of Sport
Joan Egle
Sister Tall
Moniby
Will
Red Cross Appeal Receives Contributions in Canberra
Toward the Canberra Red Cross Division appeal the following amounts have been received Previously acknowledged 741 pounds At all War Memorial 13 Commonwealth Bank 2406 Bank of N.S.W 60 Total by 7.
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Canberra Red Cross
All— War Memorial
Commonwealth Bank
Bank of N
Far West charity concert at Albert Hall April 6
A Far West concert at Albert Hall on April 6 features volunteer radio artists from Canberra with a balanced program of music mirth and melody. Performers include Stanley Clarkes bass Albert Miller piano and Bert Harrow comedian. Patronage from Lady Gowrie supports Far West Home and Crippled Children with funds urgently needed.
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Albert Hall
Far West
Canberra
Stanley Clarkes
Adbert Miller Flenor
Planist
Bert Harrow
Gowrie
Canberra notice from publisher Shakespeare firm
Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at the company offices on Mort Street Braddon Canberra.
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Christopher John Shakespeare
Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd
Mort. Street
Braddom
Canberra
On the Air To Day Broadcast Schedule Highlights
A dense listing details a full day of radio programming including News Music Devotion and Talk segments. Notable items feature The Cotton Club Boys, The Colonels Murder Mystery, Austral Trio and Melbourne performers with a wide mix of entertainment and essential services programs.
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H.R. Jean
News
Cottesloe
George Mulgine
Ambrose
Bruce Malcoim
Ostrich Coon
Australia
Luusentini
Mirhlay
Kensington
Dtwsie
Ila
Vocalhonal Graance
Hoy Fene
Sallie Gale
The
Conservatorium Orchestra
Edgar L. Buinton
Weatmead Boys
Laurence Macaulay
Mantllas Ynel Caelaneta
Jim Donald
Essential
Sporting
Hoy Rene
Sadie Gale
Melbourne
Orenesa
Nance Osborne
Soprans
Leale Barklam
Flaudal
Melbourne Laties
Liv
Holiday Ending Returns Mrs. Bruce Neilson Home
Mrs Bruce Neilson of Quirrang Street Reid has returned home after several weeks away on holiday. Mrs Neilson used Manly as a headquarters while on vacation. Mr F Chubb of Spire Circuit Forpeat left for Melbourne last week and is expected to be absent about three days.
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Bruce Neilson
Qlrrang
Reid
Mra
Nelion
Manly
Mr. On
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Shipbuilding Survey
Cabinet
McCrorey
Queen OF the Fair
RED Cross
Medical Journal of Australia
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Goullsurt Penny Post
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Oto
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Mir Banlim
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Wiley Padan
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