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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 04, 1943
Page
4
Fragmented list of races and venues across May to July in Canberra Acton Queanbeyan Manuka Duntrton Telopen Park and other locations. Contains multiple event names dates and park names with inconsistent OCR wording and many unclear items.
Fox won the City Singles championship defeating Mone in a tight final. Fox built an early lead, Mone challenged and briefly led at the eighth end, but Fox regained the advantage and held off a late rally to win by four pins.
Far reaching changes in greyhound racing governance were announced for New South Wales creating a nine member Greyhound Control Board to supervise the sport. The body will include country and metropolitan club reps and owners, breeders, and trainers, with district associations to be formed and licensing to the National Courting Association. A provisional secretary was appointed and the move disbands the existing regional councils, with a three month transition period.
The Canberra music scene saw strong showings as senior and junior choirs earned top marks. Notable performances featured conductors and young vocalists, with Vasilia Fete and Ruth Watain among standout competitors.
Government considers further reductions in wheat acreage due to shortages and high mortgage pressures. A revised plan awaits consultation with the engineering department and Whittort engineers before launching a large vegetable production program to secure fertiliser supplies for the war effort.
The government announces a plan to boost rabbit meat supply with a special committee studying production. Aimed at easing manpower shortages, the initiative involves school gardens and vegetable plots on school grounds to support increased vegetable production.
Advice on relieving digestive discomfort stresses keeping food passages clear. Mentions constipation symptoms and general remedies, urging readers to seek relief through dietary adjustments and medical guidance. Contains fragmented phrases and promotional tone typical of older health columns.
The Canberra War Memorial gathering and Anzac Day observances were noted with solemnity and reflection. Discussions covered multiactive policies for ex servicemen, branch governance, and potential federal action on membership and training support, with meetings planned across Barton, North Canberra, and Westlake sub-branches.
At a meeting of the Advisory Council, officials defended existing rules on fruit and vegetable price displays. The Commissioner stated enforcement could use declared needs only, while delegates noted possible issues with undeclared foods and the cost of broader marking. Debate touched on practical schedules and public understanding of prices.
Sydney money controversy centers on appeal by chorus girl against a court award. Report outlines claims of £2041 for injury and damages, with details of court order and defendant Cooper contesting the sum and the alleged involvement of others.
Unclear lottery text outlines drawing details with prizes and numbers. Mentions multiple prize tiers including first and fourth prizes and a scheduled drawing Thursday. Names and locations are obscured.
The Commonwealth Parliament discusses lime at planting and converting 1160,000 acres to vegetable growing with 28,000 acres moved to potatoes. About 87,000 tons of potato weeds and 47,000 tons of potato production are allocated to civilians, services, dehydration, and other uses. Civilians require 104,900 acres. armed forces need more. Agriculture minister Bulcock stresses growing own vegetables to prevent shortages and outlines machinery needs for imports and authority access.
Thousands of dozens of eggs have gone bad while in cold storage and were dumped at a suburban tip. City managers warn of an extreme egg shortage, with wastage higher for cold storage eggs than fresh. The Kee Marketing Board urges use of cold stored eggs as soon as possible.
Market reports from Flemington show a mixed cattle sale with the inquiry irregular but prices largely unchanged. Quality 244K stock opened steady, buyers limited to select lots. bullocks and vealers sold at lower rates while most other descriptions held last Thursday’s levels. Quotations listed in old format with several figures, indicating varied demand across classes.
A woman faced charges after posing as a doctor and deceiving others. Details indicate authorities pursued the case, with statements referencing a court appearance and alleged intent to defraud. The incident drew attention to impersonation risks and the need for professional verification.
A fragmented report notes volunteer wood cutters and Daniel Bellemore with business figures convened in a Makeary area gathering during winter. The deputy director Br and others discussed aims, sublet arrangements, and local industry concerns amid uncertain conditions.
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