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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1934
Page
4
Homebush buyers faced sharp prices as 36 000 head were offered at Flemington for a three day run. Medium lots sold well while prime cattle fetched higher bids. Quotations included wethers 14 to 28 shillings, ewes 12 to 14 shillings, lambs 12 to 25, bulls 6 to 12 pounds, and beef cows up to 26 shillings per 100 pounds.
Sydney reports plans to host international athletes for Centenary celebrations. A Manila polo team and a Yepan swimming squad are expected, with American golfers Paul Runyan Gene Sarazen Horton Smith Harry Cooper Edward Dudley Craig Wood Olin Dutra among the invitees. The organizing committees and offices are listed in Canberra for official coordination.
The Department of Labour and Industry instructed police to add 20 relief workers next issue, boosting Queanbeyan Municipal Council's relief program while reducing Yarralumis Shire by the same amount. The move aligns with earlier representations and a council letter.
The Department of the Customs social tennis event completed last week with semi finals and finals. Marcusson and Mrs Browning defeated Crawley and Mrs McFadyen, 30.8 to 6-2, in the final as Mr Abbott the Comptroller General of Customs presented prizes and urged further staff social competitions.
Rome Sunday Primo Carnera resigned the Italian heavyweight championship to clear the way for younger fighters. The move ends his claim to the national title as he steps aside to accelerate the rise of rising Italian heavies.
Canberra Advisory Council urged reductions in land rents citing Canberra higher than other capitals. Mr Green led a push to investigate rentals with aim to secure reductions, noting high living costs and limited private competition. Debate highlighted the impact on public servants and the need to adjust land rentals separately from capital costs.
A London bound flight carrying a lady passenger struck a hedge near Hamble while seeking weather and en route to Eels foani. The plane suffered propeller and wing damage with one light concussion reported. All occupants were injured. the pilot and companion return to London as repairs and uncertain rest follow.
A strong committee led by Mrs J A Lyons organizes the Annual Catholic Ball in Wye on Tuesday August 21. Guests include Lady Tsanesavo and a Governor General figure, with plans for debutante reception, special decorations by Mr Thorpe, and enhanced entertainments to rival prior years. Mo Ry Adams and Mr W M Fogerty head the event staff.
In Sydney a man presented a forged application form in the name of J B Lagan, general manager of the General Assurance Company, to obtain a cheque for £50. The signature was Logan’s, but Logan denied signing. By the time inquiries finished the proposer had vanished.
National Library at Canberra will lend valued items to the Victorian Public Library for its Centenary Exhibition. Highlights include Melbourne’s earliest printed newspaper The Port Philip Gazette from October 27, 1836, James Dalrymple and Petherick collections, John Batman journals, Burke and Witle expeditions notes, a contemporary painting of John Pascoe Fawkner, and a holograph letter by Fawkner claiming founder status of Melbourne.
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