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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1949
Page
5
A cubicle fire caused loss of its contents estimated around £300. The blaze, at Mem J Fazer’s home, was contained before spreading to adjacent areas. Jean Biviett, a repairer, aided in preventing further damage as authorities responded.
Thursday figures from the disposal commission reveal total sales exceeding 4 750.00 with a notable jump from prior periods. The report notes that more than 6 130 eolian has been realised in the disposal sale, indicating a strong upturn in activity.
Kingston listing shows a 1008ie Street service item titled Slobaction Japanese. Details indicate a local business entry with address Kingston and service note.
Thursday sales in Wirsban e Wool Yard saw buyers favored as most lots sold with strong European and American bidders. About 10 080 bales were traded with top prices for Greasy Tid and Mopured Teage as Britain and the Continent dominated the bidding.
Melbourne reports Geelong Woel Prizes advance amid unclear details. Officials outline plans and local sales progress, noting earlier benchmarks and upcoming events. Evidence suggests regional competition dates and participants from Sea Mesa and Hawkesdale areas, with references to Nor emac and Maso envelopes.
In Sydney today buyers showed good demand for prime hoggets and lambs while overall rates held steady for other grades. Heavy cattle yarding was on par with last Monday with prime sheep and lambs described as in strong demand. Crane drivers in Sydney plan to continue a three month strike as arbitration proceeds.
The District Executive outlines events for Scout Week including a Devel opment program and settermouth gathering on Monday May 22 at 4 pm. United Empire Day Service at Albert on May 25 at 8 pm with a salute to sons Ying i Wrigay and others. Camp Fire and training courses for Patrol Leaders, Canberra Troop leaders Jana Camivron and others. Notable mentions of semaphore instruction and pack tests.
A collage of auction notes, household items for sale, land allotment terms, and government notice paragraphs appears. The items reference a sealed Frigidaire refrigerator, a Studebaker vehicle, and estate details near Wakoal Deniliquin with land blocks offered for closer settlement to forces members, plus dates and contact cues from a 1949 government notice.
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