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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 05, 1948
Page
3
The report discusses ongoing rationing measures and shortages affecting food and clothing, noting calls for stricter control and fair distribution. It mentions officials and courts urging adherence to wartime needs and safety, with emphasis on equitable allocation and domestic support during the crisis.
Flood waters forced cancellation of the planned competition by the Royal Canberra club. The event, originally set to conclude May 14, is postponed as new holes and course conditions deteriorate.
The day featured uncertain betting as on Cor fancied for Brisbane C1 with heavy river competition from Herbert River. Early favourite Dark Marvel drifted, with jockey Jack Thompson returning to Brisbane to ride him. odds showed on Cor at 180.040 and Herbert River at 4000.
A Tuesday announcement from Morphettville shows the Goodwood Handicap acceptors for the race including Royal Gon, Ducal, Donbolt, Comedy Prince, Bellebar, Prin Cima, Prince Carl, Chatham, Murray, and Canderea Church of England boarding and day school is noted with memory of leaving honoury headmistress.
Bedding in all sizes and qualities advertised at Elias Monaro Street Queanbeyan and nearby shops. The ad highlights inner spring mattresses in good quality, attractive appearance, and moderate prices with the store located on Monaro Street, Queanbeyan.
The notice says a meeting will be held at the Braddon Bowling Church on Thursday, May 8 at 8 pm. Members are urged to attend and share views with refreshments to follow. Signed by J Blo mpteld Won Bec and the Department of Tar Interior Motor.
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