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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 08, 1946

Page

3

Canberra Flower Show Closes With Bright Display

The Canberra flower season ended with a May show by the Mortenliura Society held in the Ante room of the Libret Malle. Exhibits featured chrysanthemums and autumn blooms with numerous named varieties and prize winners listed. Elected president E. M. Hutton chaired the society’s annual meeting. the year saw about 300 members and £470 78 raised for charity.

Mortenliura Society of Canberra Ibert Bociety Ray Hunber Lowrie H.C. Avent Mrs. Larwia HC Avent Mine Waterton Hardy Mre R. Waterton G. Waterton Rochford C. Waterton E. M. Hutton Mesth Horsicutural Society of Concerrs Eas ITM Tnd BM Hutcon He Lally Devinn Thorpe G. Nichols Camp Tell Re Rochtard WM. Bradiay Hattala Peon C.C. Ciford Mewar Ra Shannon Wees Tropblee Te Wrisht Gowle Rackford R. Reach Sim Lowrey

Synthetic perks to rival nylon in fabrics

Britain announces a major textile advance as peanut based fibers are developed to rival nylon. Research led by A. B Penfold at the Bydenes Technological Museum shows seaweed rayon blended with wool producing flexible fabrics with potential groundbreaking quality.

Rydney Ericken Nyion Bydnes Technological Museumt A. B Penfold Britain

MEM WALK OFF FOUL SHIP IN PORT PHILLIP

MEM WALK OFF FOUL SHIP IN PORT PHILLIP claiming galley and living quarters were struck by the Empire Prospect crew chartered by the Commonwealth. The Tro prize Prospect was discharging 7 000 tons of Whyalla pig iron at Victoria Dock described as the foulest vessel ever to enter Port Phillip.

Melbourne Tureday Empire Prospect Commonwealth Beamens' Union Mr. Bird Whyalla Victoria Dock Port Phillip

Motel Dining Rules Demand War Time Meals

Wartime rationing officials warn motels must serve full meals to travelers. Deputy director notes permits hinge on carrying full meal service and relying on coupons.

Bydney Hve Beer Mfr Foray Ald

Funeral notices reveal aacronee and relief of avery atall

Fragmentary notices mention funerals and relief of individuals at a ceremony in Canberra Panaral Directore. Details are incomplete and unclear in the readable text.

Fim Pooner Tou Avery Atall Frowpthem Atanttaw Canberra

Child Scalding Incident Reported at Anse

The fragmentary note describes a child scalding incident at Anse. The child was transported by ambulance to the hospital where Dr. Hart examined them, amid unreadable surrounding text and names.

Bruce la

Meat supplies slow to return as Canberra stores reopen

Workers resumed at Federal Meat Purveyors Pty Ltd on Monday but fresh meat remained scarce until yesterday. Shop assistants returned to work and meat was allocated proportionately to shops district wide while butchers reported normal trading amid resumed operations.

Canberra Federal Meat Purveyors Pty. Ltd

Arbitration Court Hears Allegations On Textile Machines

Arbitration Court today heard claims that the Australian Woollen Mills increased the gearing of combing machines from 11 out of 18 to four and a half rotations per minute. The case centers on alleged tampering and production disruption affecting machine operation.

Manu Wootten Marieke Mr. Downing

Mites Por Troops Japan Inadequate Water Supplies

Melbourne report cites General Northcott stating troops in Japan receive satisfactory amenities but water supply remains poor. New shipments from Australia bring fresh fruit and vegetables. experiments to improve provisioning will continue.

Melbourne Ptc Beth Commons Japan Commandar-in-Chief Northcott AMF Fair McOese Australia

Mrs Roosevelt Plans Formational Conference Said Urgent

Dr. Isaac Lubin urged the United Nations to convene a world wide conference on human rights and economics. The United Nations Commission split on the proposal with Chairman A MacKintosh placing it on the urgent tasks list for possible Secretariat action.

NEW Torm Roosevalt United Latin Roosevelt United Nations Secretariat Commission A. MacKinetosh

Walgett Ballot Set For November 8

A ballot will be held at Walgett on 8 for 20 erasing blocks open for returned soldiers.

Rydnecy Tursday Walgett

Trawler Rescued Off Long Bay In Near Destruction

The disabled trawler Dorothy was towed to safety by the tug Hydra after drifting toward rocks at Long Bay. The skipper said Hydra arrived just in time for another half hour, or the Dorothy would have been dashed to matchwood.

Eydney Tusstay Dorthy Long Bay Hydra Matchwood

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