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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 30, 1951

Page

2

Easier Trend For Poorer Wool Sorts At Sales

Sydney market reports indicate weaker average descriptions for Geeco and skirtings with falls from 5 to 10 percent. Prematurely shorn fleece and burr descriptions down 5 to 10 percent. Crossbreds and comebacks show irregular demand, buyers in control. 7338 bales offered, most sold, with additional 289 bales privately sold and Tasmanian skins auctioned.

Sydney Jane Salon Great Britain Yeoval Sydney Wool Belling Brokers

Miner fined for using insult in NZ court case

Auckland court fined 81 year old George Lagar Taylor a pound amount for using insulting words toward a truck driver and a plain clothes officer. The trial linked to a larger underground miners strike as Taylor claimed he swore at a dog in self defense during a tense moment.

Auchland George Lagar Taylor Huntley Kaulato Widerground Atriiee Taylor Joseph Hurliman

Cabinet Undecided On Liquor Reform

Sydney's state cabinet failed to reach a decision on liquor reform after two sittings, extending over about four hours. The matter may go to the State Parliamentary Labour Caucus tomorrow. Justice Minister Powning had submitted a report on amendments to the Liquor Act, including reforms urged by Mr. Lande of Bondi.

Sydney Powning Caneuy Lande Bondi Banes

Federal Golf Associates Lose to Queanbeyan on May Day 1891

The Federal Associates suffered a defeat to Queanbeyan of Proanbuvan on May 28. Results list multiple players with scores such as Mrs Nolte 1919, Mrs W Many 17, Mrs Rone 20, Myn Lutan 24, and others. The summary notes various match results and upcoming fixture against Yans Association at Federation on 5/6/91.

Federal Associates Queanbeyan Proanbuvan W. Many Rone Lutan Py Gorineh Qi dc Ty Aviethy McGiven Federa Yans Association

Canberra mobile library plans await department approval

Commonwealth Librarian Mr HL White said a plan exists to operate a Canberra mobile library service when the Department of the Interior deems the time right. Reports of Canberra Community Library closure were denied with no decision made. The project has circulated since 1940s, tied to the National Library’s distribution policy and local community support.

Canberra Department of the Interior Commonwealth Hl, White Yester Lkely Greshake Tyreea Wwe Actonne Uul Lignkus

Lottery results and syndicate notices in chaotic column

The notice lists multiple names and addresses tied to lottery syndicates and a result draw. It references Arai and Dunbar among others, with locations such as Morrice Street Lane Cave and West Street. The article notes a draw tomorrow for Lottery two thirty five WL and mentions Loyal hospital for Viim4 and Belmont.

Fydney Arai Sivid B.C. Dunbar Morrice Street Lane Cave Neold Iyo Thee Swen Sy Bubs Dopsleas Buss Viim4 Addington Ith Bubay Upal J. Lane Wadbe-Wighway Belmont Lottery Tvo

Earth tremor rattles Victoria towns Morwell and Yallourn

A tremor shook Victoria during the night, affecting Melbourne and the Gippsland area. Reports from Yallourn and Morwell describe the tremor as minor yet noticeable, with observers noting slight disruptions and faint shaking in elevated or nearby buildings. Authorities urged calm while awaiting further assessment.

Melbourne Morwell Yallourn Gippsland A. Yalloun

Grapeseed Oil Venture Planned for Paint Industry in Australia

The Australian Wine Board announced a plan to crush grapeseeds to produce oil for paint and cosmetic use and salad oil. Turmoil over seed stock aside, Tarac Manufacturing will run the project in Nuriootpa Valley, South Australia, targeting 50 000 gallons yearly from 2 500 tons of grape seed.

Sydney Australia N Wine Induatry Australian Wine Board Nuriootpaim Seouth Australis Tarac Manufacturing Co. Pty. Ltd AJ. Allen Itely Wine Board Wed

Unions Pursue Ambit Awards in NSW Conciliation Court

The Allied Liquor Slaves Union joins the Operative Stone masons Society of Australia in seeking large base wage increases and merging. Stonemasons not covered by a local award seek earnings gains, while the Transport union Canberra branch plans claims for higher allowances and neutral Federal award provisions in the local determination. Conciliation Court Registry filed the claim through NSW Trades Court official J J Maloney.

le Licely Allied Liquor Slaves Union Operative Stonemasone’ Society of Australia N.S.W. ‘Trades Cornct J.J. Maloney Yeaterday Canberra The Transport Union

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