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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1932
Page
3
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions Chal in and an event during a spell of notable activity. The legible words indicate a local incident or meeting, but specifics are unreadable. The item reads like a brief newspaper notice with limited named entities.
The Commonwealth Bulletin notes a peak in wool production with estimated output near 800,000 bales and a rise of 147,689 bales in the recent period. It cites gains in Queensland and Western Australia and discusses impact on wool prices and farmer sentiment amid the Australian selling season opening in Sydney on August 8.
In a Miami court, defense counsel argued for a delay citing medical testimony and a key witness timeline. Prosecutors described Lancaster as key in the murder of Hayden Chucky, while jurors faced questions about motive and potential influence.
District cricket clubs in the Federal Capital face a vexed ground problem hindering meetings and practical planning. Clubs strive for a satisfactory arrangement to proceed with playing activities and facilities.
Interest grows in Canberra as Austrian junior cycling championship shapes up in Melbourne this Saturday. N Southwell to represent Canberra after his uncle’s arrival, while Victoria’s Bruce Aminli organizes the Victorian Junior road race to spot talent.
Promising juniors in teams at the Ainslie club face administration reforms and ground improvements. A district report praises youth development, laments coaching and venue issues, and outlines future committee roles, with 9 held over grade changes and a withdrawal from competition.
A Griffith resident meeting formed a Griffith Tennis Cup and assigned maintenance duties for a court near Fitzuters Way with rental set at 18 shillings 20 pence per year. Project cost about £15, to be built by unemployed labor, with two courts planned and a completion target around October 1. Organizational leaders include Marriott, Cusick, Davies, Gilmore, O Keefe, Dorman, Miss A O Keefe, and C Keys.
A court debate centers on whether a case mirrors Edgar Wallace style fiction. Counsel argues the tale borrows too heavily from a serialized murder mystery and questions the author’s influence on the alleged crime.
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Weanonday Holden's Lis secured a large contract for car bodies in Adelaide. The deal covers about 1,400 Austis car bodies and involves extended expenditure of around CA and WALley BU, lasting for a year.
Ainslie F C announces a Saturday dance at Ainslie Hall with supper and orchestra. Laith City B L F C hosts a Friday dance in Dustroon with supper for gents and ladies. Bersten Bros Tailors opens a new concert branch near Civic Centre offering high quality tailoring with weekly deliveries within one week and a Civic Centre opening tomorrow and Saturday.
Sydney representatives join four national sides at the hockey carnival in Canferra on Saturday. A dense program opens with New Zealand v F.C. T Fixture at 8:18 am, main events starting 10 am with Wagem versus Santerra North and Sydney against Canberra Muth. Intervals and further matches follow with Canibe North, Crookwell and Quennbeyam among others. A welcome by the City Administrator Mr S Daley will precede the main fixture at 12 o’clock.
An open line rugby league match at Canberra and Yass, played in bitter cold, ended in a Canberra victory 14 to 7. Key players included Kopin Harrington and Pursehouse with standout tackling by Rourke and solid forward work from McAdam and Besdman. Hawke brothers and Seton provided utility and defense, while Weather conditions and fatigued players affected the rough contest.
Tunoday, having completed his third leg Atlantic eight from Berkum Germany, announces progress on a round the world flight. Von Gronin arrived today from Detroit, evidently preparing for a potential world voyage attempt.
A tidal wave struck a ferry boat at Jebll Liver East Venda. About two hundred and sixteen labourers drowned with thirty one survivors marooned. The tragedy follows a violent sea surge that overwhelmed the vessel and halted rescue efforts.
A race at Melbourne ends abruptly as a horse bolts and throws a rider, injuring the jockey while the horse recovers and returns to the track with the veterinary team attending. The incident disrupts the event but no further details on outcome are provided.
A garbled column of beauty tips extols waxes and perfumes for clear skin and bright color. It mentions meroulzd wax, neo-Blallax gran aloe, and cleansing practices, though many terms are unclear. The piece reads like a vintage advertiser’s spiel on cosmetic preparations and their supposed skin benefits.
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