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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1928
Page
4
A scrambled market report from Sydney lists prices for vegetables fruits and staples. Entries include onions potatoes oats maize flour and bran with per ton and per bushel figures in predecimal currency. The mixed vendor notes reflect a busy market with variable quotes and dated pricing alongside commodity names such as potatoes onions and flour.
Market at Homebush today shows mixed demand as buyers pursued quality cattle. Prices quoted include lightweights around 42 shillings, with good cows fetching near 34 shillings and other lots trading at varied levels. overall, stock generally described as good with steady activity and cautious bidding.
Fragmented OCR shows an item about wheey vane and ext fe WuxKOnK trucks ordered for fortheoning Eromebush antes Bheep Cattle Vann Wasy with dates in August including 1, 16, 23 and 27, listing days Monday and Thursday variants. Names and places are garbled.
An OCR fragment lists assorted goods and prices in a Monta area. Items include forage, onions, and potatoes with scattered figures such as 14 17 and 7s, plus references to hay, milk, and licenses. The garbled text suggests a market or shop ledger entry with multiple prices and units and unclear merchants.
Fragmented market notes show prices for fish types including whiting mullet and black bass. Values listed in shillings and pence with quantities and rough per box estimates, but many words are garbled.
The report details Hudson economy in a global context with demonstrations by Moasing Dahenty and Co NAW distributors of the Hudson’s economy using the Hudron super six tourer. It highlights measured mileage and fuel usage, noting impressive results and widespread interest among prominent men in the city and beyond.
The Moorefield meeting showcased split divisions with standout performances by Mourtay, Rockey, and Invictation. Favorites like Fondant and Inflation Wik faced strong challenges, while Lorient II and Moonalao claimed notable placings. The program highlighted competitive sprint and middle-distance races, with close finishes and clear margins across divisions.
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