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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1939
Page
4
MARAACLOUGH LIMITED and OPTICIANS announce a two day visit at Civic Hotel Sydney on Tuesday March 21 from 1 pm to 5 pm and Wednesday March 32 from 9 am to 6 pm. Representatives include Mr. W Heine.
Barometer read 30.07 inches at 9am and 20.06 inches at 1pm. Temperature trend shows 70.8 degrees at 8am and a low near 62.3 degrees before 9am. Humidity near 62 percent with 55.4 degrees noted on glass and a morning minimum around 34 hours earlier.
A carnival atmosphere will greet next Saturday’s Waratah Fete at Telopea Park School to raise funds for the archaol lubds. Pupils rehearse dances and a floral march to be illuminated by outdoor lighting donated by Sir Geoffrey Frd. Adults and local players from golf, cricket, football, bowls, hockey, and basketball will join as “kids for a day.”
A Friday report discusses wheat storage conditions and dust exposure affecting workers. The document cites unions and calls for action by the Department of Public Health and the governments to address health risks in wheat silos and processing facilities.
Parramatta shooter Hilton o James won the King’s Prize at Williamstown with a score total of 389. Eley Knoch of Warragul narrowly took the 50 yard prize. Bathurst’s A St James claimed the Carlton de Unite match for 900 yards, ten shots.
Sydney Friday report notes Labour factions will contest the Waverley by election following the death of MLA J W Waddell. The Industrial Labour Party had not yet decided the matter but mentions of a candidate appear from the official party.
Final reports by Commissioner Sir William Clemens on the Canberra cost of living inquiry condemn monopolies in dairy and meat sectors. They urge possible government action to curb price rises including zoning one shop butchers, while noting high transport costs keep prices for fruit vegetables and groceries elevated. The Dairy Society price rise and stock loss offset are questioned and price index series recommendations are proposed.
A report analyzes milk pricing from January 12 1938 to May 41 1938 noting higher consumer prices yielded £707 in returns, £121 above the £586 claimable. It finds no sufficient reason to maintain high prices due to loss of diseased cattle, despite depot costs and a 1d levy. It proposes 1/5 a gallon delivered price to farmers, yielding about £409 annual income, with possibilities of £625 or £310 for two producers.
A Canberra forecast shows cloudy unsettled conditions early followed by clearer skies. Fresh winds shift from north to north east as the day progresses.
A Canberra Times report criticizes cabinet laxity after a Thursday meeting approved increasing hospital maintenance tax and temporary hospital premises funding. It questions ministers’ awareness of decisions, warns of broader implications for national governance, and urges accountability and clearer handling of public papers.
Commonwealth statisticians note that high Canberra cost of living figures from the A series are not a reliable basis for comparison. Food and rent drive family expenditure, and housing index methods differ from those used for other localities, affecting Canberra’s apparent position versus Sydney Goulburn and Kalgoorlie.
Government administration has contributed to Canberra milk supply issues. Regulations restricting entry from external sources helped create a monopoly. They are not thought to prejudice consumers' pockets, with milk sold at 7d a quart. Regulations aided supplying high quality milk free from disease, and no change to administrative control is suggested.
Australian and public health authorities back pasteurisation with sealed deliveries but warn of higher costs. A 7d per quart retail price could apply if wholesale price rises to 2/2 a gallon, though the Dairy Society’s finances and small current volume hinder immediate rollout. Water charges and public sentiment also shape the plan, while praise is given for quality and farmer credit.
The Canberra housing index is inflated by mixing low and high priced homes. Rents for similar houses in Canberra are not higher than Sydney and may be lower. Sydney figures focus on industrial areas. Goulburn is similar. Queanbeyan matches Sydney and Goulburn, while Yass differs little from Canberra. Shortages push some tenants into costlier housing, but new construction is planned to ease conditions.
An analysis shows food and grocery prices in Canberra little different from other towns once freight is considered. Milk prices drive most of the gap. if milk were reduced to a certain level the difference falls under one percent. Depot prices indicate a 5.5 percent gap between Canberra and Goulburn.
The Commonwealth At Court abandons the c series and the A series becomes obsolete with plans to discontinue A index numbers. Canberra may use future index numbers for cost of living using data on food groceries rent and other items. Housing and income peculiarities affect rent to income relations and comparability of index numbers. Savings in transport from proximity to work should be considered.
The article lists five causes for elevated meat costs: high wholesale prices due to poor stock saleyards and irregular public sales. costly abattoir facilities and transport losses. reliance on distant stock sources. a Canberra rule requiring all stock to be slaughtered at public abattoirs with fees. and public demand for high quality prime stock driving up prices.
The report cites high prices tied to excessive retailers, uneven butcher shop distribution, and the consolidation under the Canberra based Canber ra Meat Co Ltd and Federal Capital Butchering Co Ltd. It notes Hibberson's monopoly on delivery, price fixing, and restricted competition operations from May 1.
The Minister for Civil Aviation Mr Thorby announced in Melbourne that Amalgamatedire will provide radio equipment at Sydney and Lord Howe Island for trans Tasman air services. Cost about £28,000 and completion in five months.
A Victorian detective joined Detective Wilson of Sydney at Walwa to continue inquiries into the deaths of Mrs Elizabeth White and Richard White. Officials seek any link to the Albury Pyjama girl case, a theory since discounted and no longer pursued.
The Commissioner found rent did not drive rising living costs in Canberra and urged rapid inclusion in the Commonwealth Statistician's C series retail price index. He also asked for an explanatory memorandum explaining why direct index comparisons may misstate Canberra due to housing and income conditions.
Canberras milk cost remains higher than Sydney and other towns with prices about 6d per quart. An inquiry revealed the January 12 1938 price hike from 7d to 8d per quart, tied to increased production costs after cattle destruction for disease control. The Dairy Society justified the rise, noting replacement costs left a limited £584 risked to pass on.
Disjointed passage references debates on health and disability insurance, finances, and parliamentary figures. Mentions Sir Farle and Sir Fred, insurance toward a full system, and legislative strain amid uncertain year outcomes. strewn with garbled names and phrases.
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