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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1947
Page
5
A late 1930s colonial press note details butter exports to the United Kingdom remaining below prewar levels. It cites 1940 projections, declines in dairy cattle numbers in Australia and Tasmania, and a projected dairy output around 343000 tons for 1940 47, with Victorian production highlighted as the principal milk supplier.
The report highlights General Haig, a smooth haired pink and white collie, as a top NZ champion who competed in the national trials with 176 dogs. It notes his wins at the North Island and Nelson events, plus his ties to former champion lineage.
A strike disrupts coal production across 31 mines with more than 96 000 tons lost in a single day. Newcastle deputies plan a meeting to decide actions and aim to extend the stoppage to all mines, risking about 90 000 more tons. Officials seek retroactive extension to December.
A chaotic list of players and matchups appears from a tennis event. The fragment names Hurley Palimer Imad Alv Alle and many others with paired results and partner notes, including Rutherford, Curran, Garvan, Lee, and Roberts across numerous fixtures. The text mixes players, scores, and affiliations in dense archival style.
The chairman of the Australian Wool Marketing Commission announced that in the 2947 48 wool selling season 180 000 bales of wool will be offered in the Australian market in Sydney Melbourne. The Premier in the Legislative Assembly stated he would urge the Prime Minister to give favourable consideration to the claim for taxation allowances for the cooperation of flat.
ACT Trades and Labour Council plans interview with Minister of Works to press claims at Rastlake Hostel. McVeigh says Works and Housing blocked by department, while Board decisions on deductions and half pay for a youth provoke further dispute. Officials warned of alleged coercion and mismanagement at Rastlake hostel as talks loom.
About 367 Beaufort squadron pilot families lose relatives in the war will share 4 644 from the war fund to comfort the pilots widows and dependents. Air Commodore Hancock presented a cheque at the Beaufort Civil Plant for the project.
Australasian Airways announced today that its Adelaide Darwin service will be one shillings higher than previously. Frank Australia Airways will have no competition on this route as Guinea Airlines were officially informed of the change.
A report notes Cardinal McQuigan of Westminster and regional figures will attend Melbourne centenary celebrations in April and May. The church leaders are set to join dinners and performances as part of commemorations linked to immigration and national dialogue on banking and aid policies.
An assortment of notices and invitations from a historic paper includes an open meeting request to attend a council session, forthcoming entertainments at the Bathurst Basin, job ads for mill work and trades, rental and lodging offers, and classified wants for vehicles, accommodations, and beverages. The items reflect a busy civic week with multiple organizations and individuals soliciting public participation and services.
Ansett Kirwaya announced yesterday the discontinuance of the various plane to at 8.5 am and the rate plane to Melbourne 4:19 pm, from October 1, using wide replacements by plane. Requests for Sydney 11:06 am and for Melbourne at 1 pm.
The Canberra branch of the Legion of Exdervicetien and Women won a 480 prize and a silver cup from the parent body for attracting new members. The branch enrolled about a hundred and eighty new members, bringing total membership to 450. Also noted are dog listings and local advertisements with various prices and contact details.
Auction notes describe multiple liquor items including Australian Whisky and brandy brands with quantities. Names and places include Queanbeyan and Tanunda. Details appear garbled but indicate a catalog of bottles for sale or inquiry with contact request for rapples of igor.
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