Panic Buying of Linen. —In spite of official denials that rationing is contemplated, Sydney women are continuing the panic buying of household linen on a scale unprecedented in Sydney. Stocks of bed linen, which were ample a few weeks ago, are being depleted, and already it is impossible to buy popular brands of sheets and pillow cases. Stores also report a heavy run on. cotton dress materials, but this is not comparable with the rush upon manchester goods, which were heavily rationed during war-time.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 70, Issue 269, 31 August 1950, Page 5
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