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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1934

Page

3

Y W C A Notes on Cricket Arisocie Ton Meeting Attendee Count

The Y W C A notes a well attended Bite Triangle Cricket Arisocie ton meeting with five or six teams likely. Certainties include Dunsdon, Westlake, Westridge, Y W C A and Hall. Coaching to begin in October under Mr Wan Picknor.

Bite Triangle Eaton Dunssvon Westlake Westridge Y.wic.a Hall Ion Gyi Miss Cramwick Mra. C. T. Campbell Quean- Deyan Sembara Mesdamer Licks Mildenhall Hara White Boye Perth Yw.ca Y.w.ca Queanbeyan Rome J. Webber Colman Midleton Wouttu Hirsé Hirs. C. ‘T. Campbell Dave W. Webber

Wool Prospects Improve Amid Partial Resumption of Trade

Wool markets show signs of renewed activity with Germany and Britain resuming purchases of wool tops and yarns, and Italy’s outlook improving. Germany’s monetary accord could boost a range of wool goods from Yorkshire, France, and Belgium, while Australian wool offers are reduced to stabilise prices. Auctions start in Brisbane on August 20 and Sydney on September 3, with the trade hoping for price stability and continued demand from Japan.

Germany Great Britain Italy Winetombe, Carson Ltd Yorkshire France Belgium Australia Sydney Brisbane Topo Quina Fabrica Plac Japan Pact Australian Seles Vialtore iNet Taree Smmall Kenora Rantara Africa Kingland

After Sale Discoveries Bargains on Wool And Silk Goods

Post sale clearance advertises remaining stock across wool and silk items. Highlights include fair isle hose wires gloves ripple cloth filettes kasia flannel and model coats plus Mastercut coats woollen gloves and knit wear. Half price offers run to Friday with low prices on skeins of knitting wool.

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Federal Club Championship First Round Draw Announced

The Federal Golf Club sets first round match plays for the Championship this Saturday with pairings including L J Dwyer versus G Long and H Teen against L W P Baker. The Tarago Freebody Cup team to face Tarago on Sunday lists Parker Chave Hughes Dwyer Cotterill Baker Fisk Ware and Ryan as emergency.

Japan's Trade Growth Seen From 1929 to 1934

A report to the International Labour Office says Japan's world trade gains are modest, due to efficiency and oilier factors rather than exploitation. It notes 1929 to 1933 trade values rose but remained small relative to world trade, with exports and imports fluctuating. The piece also covers Mr. Latham denying any trade understanding reached in Japan.

Japan We Jjapanese International Labour Office League For Nations Iean Latham Melbourne

Saar Basin Commission Finds Police Inadequate

Geneva Tuesday report says Mr GC Knox, chairman of the Babe Commission, complained to the League of Nations that the commission could not rely on adequate police when addressing Neale. He asked for the inclusion of 2001 recruited ex-German speaking members of the League.

Geneva GC. Knox Babe Commission League of Nations Commission Neale Knox

Cricket Season Opens October 6 With Six District Teams

The F.C. Cricket competitions begin on the flat Saturday in October replacing the first Monday start. Six A and B grade teams are likely to enter while Acton will not form. Amalie re-enters to balance the district. Eleven subdistrict clubs are expected to participate.

F.C Acton Amalie

Heavy selling bank inquiry in wheat market

Returned soldiers press brief on repatriation failures and government aid. Wheat prices fell by about 4d in three days as farmers placed over 1,000,000 bushels on the market. Parliament endorses Royal Commission to study monetary policy and banking, and proposes legislation to grant broader access to consumable goods.

Brisbane Melbourne Commonwealth el Dour Congress Bo Land Tnt

Homing Pigeons Prove Useful After Rail Breakdowns

A derailment occurred near St Boawella on the London and North Eastern Railway. The breakdown gang, two miles from the nearest telephone, used homing pigeons kept by the stationmaster to relay the message to Bt Boawella and the line was quickly reOpened.

St. Boawella London and North-Eastern Railway Gaig Boawella Trac

Sydney Market Dull as Wheat Prices Drift

Sydney market reports a quiet day with virtually no business in wheat. Prices were steady with buyers offering around 3/4 UB, and overall activity subdued.

Sydney

Canadian Flour Trade Accord In Ottawa Reported

Ottawa reports a growers agreement prohibiting further shipments of Australian flour to eastern Canadian ports. Australian flour will enter western Canadian ports free of duty under the pact. The deal limits eastern access while easing western imports for Australia.

Ottawa Canada

Britain's Largest Underground Reservoir Explored

A London correspondent reports descending into Britain's largest underground reservoir near Manaton Kent, describing a four mile length tunnel draining a drought stricken region. Ramagate Corporation uses the water daily with holiday boosts and engineers say a mile more bored may yield up to a million gallons daily.

London Manaton Kent Ramagate Corporation Ramagate Lune Wal O. H. Jacobson Enginee T

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