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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1949
Page
3
Auction sale of Craylord Steel Cat Nos 272 274 and 276 advertised in Queanbeyan is cancelled by the auctioneers Woodgers and Calthorpe Limited under instructions of the Taxation Auditor. Properties including Wentworth Street Queanbeyan cottages and nearby houses are listed with inspection details and contact for further information.
In Liverpool on Monday shooters thrived as ideal weather aided competition. W Perrin won the 300 yards event with the Lailing Downs marksmanship. Pete Water scored 48 in the 600 yards. The meet drew over 1,000 competitors from Bratns and New Zealand as the association readied for the Kaiser Steal.
In Canberra a severe petrol shortage hits hard as essential services and motorists suffer. Local garages report limited supplies, with dealers restricting sales to essential users and discretionary hours. Government guidance hints at possible temporary measures to keep industry moving, while ministers consider tighter controls.
Market report notes higher wool sales in Brishane with strong activity across grades. Mentions Sydney and continental buyers, with prices improving and broad demand for standard merino and crossbred wools.
State defers x ray minations on tuberculosis as cabinet approves legislation tied to a conference of health authorities. Readily available tender notices from private sales, timber products, and a box number in the Timea Office advertise late 1940s items. Highest bid tender expected for property and materials, with inquiries via local offices.
Notice that Charles Frederick Moorm tute of Kilara NSW has accounts filed and invites claims by October 20, 1949. Registrar Celine One Thursday 1949. Proctor Lundant, Canberra. employment ads for shorthand typists and shop staff. Community notices include a presentation and social event at Ainslie Mall on October 3 and 20.
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