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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
5
Fragmented OCR notes discuss wheat pricing and agricultural debate. Professor W contends a price around 26 8) cents for wheat as part of a wartime rationing discussion. Estimates and expectations are tentative with references to cattle and rice alternatives.
Fragmentary note reports planned ration distributions including 690 000 pounds of flour 1 000 000 pounds of sugar and 148 000 pounds of meat. Details appear in a terse wartime style with garbled text.
The New South Wales Assembly clashes over amendments to the Coal Industry Bill. Ministers defend government changes while opposition attacks aim to force concessions. Counts of votes and potential resubmission in three months loom as Labor factions face expulsion threats and council opposition.
Wool from the drought era fetched strong prices at the Gunnedah sale with wool described as medium length and sound in weight despite dust and dirt. Buyers in the northwest reportedly paid the highest prices for this lot.
Sydney authorities lift all electricity restrictions for lighting and heating from 8 am tomorrow. The move, announced by the Ministry of Works and Government, aims to restore outdoor lighting and office use of electricity.
Airborne secures victory at St. Leger with leading run and strong finish. The race featured standout performances from Murren and 100/0 Fast with Palr and Tims noted for timely splits.
In Brisbane a match ended with Babe Suolenski defeated by Dente two falls to one in the sixth round with no recovery for the seventh. Melbourne sees Aba Kaahy booed by the crowd as he fights Cli Thieda. Kaahy wins two falls to one amid rough tactics and a hair pull.
A fragmentary notice lists radios and tyres for immediate delivery with various nonsensical phrases. It references Times Office and local addresses, including Monaro Street and Queanbeyan area, plus mentions of ice chests and delivery months.
The vendor H R McWilliam announces Turves sale at the Hotel this Saturday afternoon. Gents may attend from 1 pm and bids will arrive at the post on the lot purchased. For more details contact Hy Ry McWilliam at Canterbury.
In writing, apply to Box 126 in Canberr a city. Youth or adult with IT skills sought to assist publishing Cuties. Apply to Canberra Round Path or Kingston. Furnished corporate room available, quiet environment, accommodations may be provided.
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