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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 20, 1946

Page

5

Firebug blamed for arson attempt at wool store

Detectives are investigating an arson attempt at the Acoteag wool store owned by the Australian Wool Brokers Ina Produce Company. The blaze caused extensive damage with kerosene odor detected and a hole burned near the door. A police watch on local wool stores remains in effect as arson squad members probe the scene and motive amid other suspected arson efforts. Hazel Gibby reported finding charred paper and wood at her family home.

Ayoney Acoteag Usnye Inde & Seliberste Aapskeamun Hrokers Ina Produce Company Fe Walla Leno Aiore New Zealand Coan and Mercantile Agency Company W. Bawrey Wais Thalic Hue St Oranville Mia Hazel Gibby Alfred Gibbs

State Coal Bill Satisfactory Report From Hobart

Tuesday the Prime Minister and McKelli discussed establishing joint coal authorities with Sydney leaders. NSW Legislative Council approved the Coal Bill, seen as satisfactory by Chitley and the BU, signaling progress on coal governance.

Hobart Tuieday Wit Tgiee Ae McKelli Bydney

Lucky recovery of lost wallet in Gosford residence

A wallet valued at 145 pounds including land cheques was recovered from a mattress in a Gosford Street residential by a detective. Owner James Robert Donald of Glencora reported the loss after a night away. Police sent a message to the Chief Inspector and recovered the wallet under the mattress with linen hanging.

Sydney M Pill Street James Robert Donsald ML Rafteholl Glencor Glentanew Gosford Jom

State Housing Plans and McKell Government Housing Drive

Deputy Chairman Mr J D Kelly outlined housing progress stating since the McKell Government began, at least 4350 houses have been erected and the plan serves 728000 people. He said the program outstripped all other states combined and pledged continued speed in delivering homes.

Sydney Housing Commission J.D. Kelly McKell Kelly Naw

British Pilgrimage Visits Arnhem on Anniversary

A pilgrim party visiting Hetland for the second anniversary of the Battle for Arnhem arrived in Rotterdam on Tuesday, with members including veterans and relatives of fallen British soldiers. They were welcomed by the municipal council before traveling to Arnhem.

Arnhem A. Pilgrim Tm Vielting Hetland Arnie Rotterdam Maten Ey Parstroopera Unis Duten Ima Mambere Dutot Uhett Cor Rotverdant Welligrinim Arthem

Garden tools and home goods scattered for sale and services

Classified items include garden spray materials fertilisers and ERS tools Bevic s Kingston and other retailers advertise wanted to buy refrigerators household items and complete ranges of tools Also offers for boarding breeding services dogs and holiday hotel reports across Canberra Sydney and coastal towns with contact details and terms of sale or service

Kilda Melbourne E. Chandler Canberra Jewellers Kingston Brush Co Enmore Road Enmore

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