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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1933
Page
3
The article notes cautious optimism in wool prices as demand and value show signs of strengthening. It cites historical patterns from 1927/28 and current port movements, with prospect of higher futures prices as buyers hold steady. Market sentiment remains buoyant despite occasional low bids and inflationary pressures affecting cost of production and consumption.
Police report details a severe attack at the Parting Harbor rail yard in Pyrcent injuring two workers. William Kennedy and Marie Ast were among those assaulted during the incident. The injured are receiving care while investigators query witnesses and review security footage for evidence.
A crowded Victoria Park page lists multiple handicap races and entrants across divisions. It names horses such as Flying Handicap and Regerron, with various times and weights, plus participant notes and placements in divisions like Novice and Open.
Report from Worcester on Monday describes Boonlet winning the steeplechase via a remarkable finish in foggy conditions. Only three abarlers ran. two roan horses veered off course, and Roon let Burn secured an easy victory after the fog broke.
A household remedy promises eight bottles for the cost of one by mixing sweetened water with a pinch of concentrated Hernzo. The formula claims to treat coughs colds croup bronchitis whooping cough and influenza in both adults and children, touted as pleasant to take and highly effective.
High Court at Canberra sits with Justice McTiernan presiding. Kenneth Chandos Beal a 26 year old Sydney salesman faces a charge of uttering. John Henry Pundy former Kingston Cafe manager faces a charge of fraudulent tds appropriation on wine.
The Capital Theatre hosts a premier on May Sunday featuring W A Oldfield the famed Australian wicketkeeper in a series of test match films. The program showcases Australia England South Africa and New Zealand cricket action with drills by Bradman Grimmett Gregory Tarwood and others and includes a vivid portrayal of Leywood’s leg before wicket tactics.
In London Mr. J Goodenough of Harclay's Bank argues the world depression stems from tariff disputes, war debt payments, and a mismanaged gold standard. He urges universal diagnosis and policy action as gold circulation concentrates in the US and France, threatening currency reliability and price stability.
Carrie Rivers a seventeen year old Bermondsey girl born with a disability has won a London County Council art scholarship. Over six years she trained to write knit sew and play piano despite her handicap at Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts. Her aim is to become a poster and advertisement designer.
The British Post Office reports huge twelve month totals ending March including 654 million letters 158 million parcels 58 million registered items. Telegraph and telephone services handled 47 million inland telegrams 11 million foreign telegrams 242.5 million inland calls plus over a million international calls. Banking flows included 20 million savings deposits 12 million withdrawals and 223 million postal money orders. Pensions paid to over 150 million beneficiaries and wireless revenue reached 4.67 million worn in award. Overall public business totaled 16.7 million.
H A Barraclough Limited Opticians announces a one day visit to Thomson's Pharmacy in Sydney on Friday May 7 from 8 am to 3 30 pm. The firm has served the district for over thirty years with Abe BB Chark P10 as representative.
Engineers Australia will host a Brisbane conference Monday focusing on public importance and idea exchange among engineers. Delegates will tour the Main Round Commission heat treatment road project, inspect sugar and water facilities, and visit cotton ginning sites as part of a broader program in Queensland.
The opening day marks a public holiday with excursions to the river mouth and a civic reception at City Hall hosted by Alderman J W Greet. Delegates will be entertained at a Ball by Brisbane division and the Governor and Premier attend the conference dinner at the Bellevue Hotel.
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