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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1946
Page
5
In New South Wales districts north of Sydney heavy sheep losses followed recent cold snaps. Tenterfield and Inverell regions suffer large numbers with estimates around 90 percent in parts of Tenterfield and up to 25 000 in Inverell, as farmers report significant fatalities.
In Melbourne on Wednesday large wool offerings from multiple districts met strong demand. Top prices reached 36 24 for select bales while 6 000 bales were sold, with competition between Yorkshire Continental buyers and others. An estimated total value exceeding £600,000 was achieved over three days.
In Melbourne tonight, wrestlers 1011 defeated John the Weat in a contested match. Katan was disqualified in the third round after a foul. Both competitors used rough tactics throughout the bout.
In Perth on Wednesday the Svasex player James Lang Tage missed practice due to a wicket bag lock incident. Langridge borrowed the bag, failed to score, and his lock attempts delayed the session as Hobbs and Sutcliffe formed the opening partnership nicknamed the terrible twine.
A record price for pigs was reported at Lismore with a sale of Une Dritialy black breed stock fetching £20. The back fatler and Tamworthreraam entries sold at £14/16/ and £12 per head, reflecting strong demand.
Fragmented classified listing shows a large urban yard sale of household goods and antiques delayed by weather. Items include stoves sewing machines refrigerators vacuums and cookware with contact details for Kingston and other locations.
The agency announces a broader service restocking the West with day-old chicks from Pae-East hatcheries. Chicks are watched at Banks Town around 4 am on specified days and delivered to Canberra Airport or ANA office before noon the same day. Rail dispatch remains available at no extra charge.
Recruitment notices seek applicants for Clerk and Accountant roles in Canberra with salaries from £484 to £596. Required experience in accountancy and treasury rules, typewriting, English knowledge, and proof reading skills. Preference to ex‑servicemen. closing date 19 October 104.
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