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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 22, 1945
Page
4
Sydney reports grim forecast as shortages loom amid troop transfers and naval presence. Australian civilians face tea and sugar ration cuts, with eggs scarce and milk at risk if drought worsens. Expert W. A. Dagan warns of reduced supplies for vulnerable groups and possible milk disruption.
Australia youth match at Northbourne Oval sees Navy edge Eastlake with strong finishes from Malone Farrell and Hawke. Final score Navy 10.13 to Eastlake 8. The game features multiple goals, notable plays by Finigan and McKinney, and a late surge by Navy despite injuries. Gardiner mourned after death in Bydavy following a tram collision.
Under 18 rugby season faces a Barusday match between Queanbeyan and YMCA Coonvway at Queanbeyan Park. Norman Mokines leads Union supporters seeking leadership as teams await the fate of the Doran Cup and other fixtures. The day includes matches at Telopen Park and Telopes Park plus a gathering of officials and players from Ainlie YMGA and City clubs, with lineups and dates tentatively set.
A Commonwealth effort aims to relieve a serious fodder shortage in Australia by sending experts to New Zealand. The Minister for Commerce states practical action is underway to secure additional fodder shipments, with earlier arrangements in place but delayed by a ship fire.
State lottery draw No 1102 announced, with results including syndicates and prize allocations. Market notes from Flemington and Lambton Road Charlestown report lamb and sheep sales and prime wethers, heavy ewes, and cattle indicators, with names and locations of syndicates and buyers.
Harold Long won the Presidents Trophy at the Federal Golf Club with a 44 43 card on Saturday. Oale Hatford and Fred De Vin Aled placed second and third with 44 41 and 42 28 respectively. Several other competitors appear with unreadable scores and names in the unsealed cards.
A fragmented report notes that W. T. Commina of Yass, formerly a prisoner of war, has reached the United Kingdom. Details are incomplete but the event marks a notable return from captivity amid ongoing wartime events.
A fragment mentions thermal cream used to ease a child's cold during celebrations. It notes Buckley’s Medicine as a remedy, implying a three way event or festivity aimed at driving out croup symptoms. Entities include Buckley’s and a generic celebration context.
The Collins Club hosted a Monday meeting detailing Juvenile Maltite events with results for multiple heats and distances including half mile and one mile races. Key competitors cited include Parone, Hingkeman, Beran, Baryon, Lanmlowne, Parwone, and others with times listed and multiple place finishes across junior and senior divisions.
An unveiling ceremony at Queanbeyan Golf Club honoured fallen soldiers and club members. Speakers included club president and several officials who paid tribute to sacrifices made in war, followed by a period of silence and the Last Post.
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