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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1932
Page
4
Hobbs protests a dangerous over by Bowes at the Oval after a controversial Saturday scene. Bowes, tall and powerful, defends the short ball as legitimate, while Hobbs jokes but warns of fatal risks. Plum Warner denounces Bowes and calls for Yorkshire leaders to curb the practice.
The August Horticultural Society display in Acton Hall featured spring bulbs led by hyacinths grown by A. E. Bruce. Anemones, Iceland poppies, and mixed bow presented strong entries while vegetables such as cauliflower and cabbages drew praise from judge R. Warren. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Cumpston, Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Brackenreg, Mr. Mayes, Mrs. Bingeman, and others.
In Melbourne today Judge Beeby granted the Arbitration Court’s approval for cancelling relief work awards while ensuring wages remain not lower than the current lowest rates under those awards.
Regular use of Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills is urged to safeguard health amid high living costs. The ad markets them as a safe remedy for minor ailments, not a cure-all, and notes over thirty years of presence in Australia building popularity.
The Australian Woolgrowers' Council secretary, J. W. Allen, stated there is no factual basis for a Japanese buyer's claim that Australia's wool classing has deteriorated. He noted Japan bought a record share this and last seasons, 22 percent, up from 18 percent, indicating satisfaction. N E W section chair K de L Rudmore cited perceived deterioration in setup and cleaning of the wool clip.
The wool clip progresses with favorable weather and rising arrivals but fleece weight per sheep is down in many cages. Analysts note regional variations with some cages yielding heavier totals, and overall demand remains cautious amid uncertain Continental and Japanese markets. The Yorkshire trade stays comparatively confident while global stocks are balanced, hinting at a possible price recovery once trading conditions normalize.
Keen inquiry for sheepskin at Sydney sales with values favoring sellers. Best wool crossbreds sold from 63d to 6d per lb, lambs 4d to 6d, lincolns 19d to 2d, hides, tallow, and rabbit skins showing gains. Demand steadier for yearlings. heavy hides firmer. rabbit skins up about 1d per lb with high tonnage offered.
Inflation dominates betting as Epsom performers gain support for Regilia Chatham Inflation and a listed field including Jacko Lagisitor Hilver Hing Johnny Jason Gallantic Burracootboo Derek Greensen Gold Max Pentheus. The Metropolitan lineup features Wellmond Version Agincourt Historic Pretzal Peter Jackson Rogilla Chide Havering Satmoth Tag Dim mer Admiral Drake Cylinder Constrain Great Idea Homedal Judlatian Johnooy Jason ViodAmour.
A paddock bookmakers meeting at Tetternall's Club discussed a government proposal to tax turnover at one percent in place of a propowlax of one per cent. Speakers argued that the turnover tax would be inequitable and unfair.
Yon Hon or Charlie Feng, 48, was jailed for 12 months after being found in possession of cocaine. Magistrate Mr McDougall, B.M., condemned the drug as harming the community’s health.
D Quigley and Mira Murray won the Queanbeyan Tennis Association mixed handicap event defeating D Banyard and G Taylor 7 5 in the final. Earlier semi finals saw Harman and Gibbs 640 lose to Banyard and Taylor, while Quigley and Murray six one five beat Moore and Moore 6415.
Canberra shooters posted strong scores in the Dovey trophy final from 590 yards with F Davis first in daily cash prizes scoring 60. L Towlang and J Dovey followed with 49 and 48. In the 960 yard plus event L Howlang led with 14, F Davis 47, W Webb 16 and J Brack 142. Local range results for the Land Owl monthly shoot in Queanbeyan show J Gibbs winning the daily prize with 48 5 40 and others posting mid forties in tough conditions.
Telopea Park Intermediate High School hosts its first annual ball at Albert Hall on Wednesday evening with children wearing costumes. The event features prize awards for costumes and the Prime Minister to present the Australian Rules football Pennant to the school as premiers for 10a, with a cordial invitation extended to all in support of the school.
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