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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1932
Page
2
Ottawa dispatch quotes Premier Hogan saying British profiteering harms food affordability. He cites higher living costs in Britain versus Australian wholesale prices, noting large distributor margins and lower farm prices for wheat, butter, mutton, lamb, apples, and wool. Hogan urges reduced profits to combat stagnation.
Mr David Maughan KC, appearing for respondents in the Upper House appeal, traveled to Sydney and voiced optimism about Tudor era prospects but warned that depression abroad could slow recovery. He noted confidence in Australia despite concerns over England cricket team selection and performance.
Goulburn's large majority has boosted hopes of overtaking Acton and claiming a top two spot. Remaining round matches include Eastlake at Kingston and Manuka versus Acton, with Manuka's percentages threatened if Goulburn wins. Bourne chases Murphy's 1929 goal record as Canberra schools leaders prep for finals and junior semi finals staged at Kingston and Queanbeyan Show Ground.
W. H. Wheatley reports a modest uptick at the Goulburn weekly market with about 760 sheep penned. Merino wethers from Middle Station, Winderradean, Bharrow, and Duntroon sold from 9 8 to 13 4, crossbred wethers reaching 13 1, and crossbred hoggets at 10 4. Fat cattle yarded near last week's levels, including Kingsdale bulls and James Carr’s Durham bullocks sold at 9 6 per head.
In Sydney on Thursday the Homebush saleyard saw steady demand with 14 900 sheep and lambs and 2 400 head of cattle. Quality ranged from medium to good with lambs well represented and beef prices firm. quotes included sheep 4 to 10 per head, bulls 4 to 11, cows 4 to 6, and best beef around 20s.
The State Full Court struck Goon Greneger, Kleitor from the roll of solicitors for dishonest conduct. The Chief Justice warned there was no room on the roll for practitioners who were dishonest.
Inquest into the death of Francia Johan O Dwyer 68 a labourer at Five Doors on July 19 hears Mrs O Dwyer claim quarrels led to a stabbing while she prepared marmalade She says her husband rushed at her and later she tended him believing him dead Dr H Brooks notes temperamental traits and the coroner calls for Mrs Louise O Dwyer to face a manslaughter charge.
The official announcement was made by chairman C Loyd Jones confirming Mrs H P Williams as general manager of the Australian Broadcasting Commission. Williams, formerly acting manager, will receive a salary of 72 000 a year.
Detectives detained two men in connection with a poisoning of two aborigines at Port Kembla. The suspects were taken to Wollongong for questioning after arrest.
Mondom reports a 16 year old Manchester girl Bunny Lowy left Dover at 4 45 pm yesterday to swim the Channel but swam only four miles from Grien Neg due to cold water and exhaustion, returning by this morning at 6 56.
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