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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1932

Page

4

JAP Buying Of Australian Wool Mixed Outlook From Exchange Rates

Trade analysis notes Japan bought wool in Sydney during the prior season while exchange rates fluctuated. A weaker yen and stable levels could boost Japanese purchases, while poten tial declines in French and German demand pressured Australian exports. Despite feed shortages in parts of Australia, prospects for wool demand look steadier at opening sales, with prices better than three months prior.

Japan Sydney Durie Winchcomb, Carsom Ltd Commonwealth Thos France Germany Sime Busireas Miet Australier New South Wales South Australia Queensland

Ascot Appeals Serbian Reinstated bydnet Tuesday

The ARC Hoard of Appeal upheld trainer W. Pratt's appeal against the Avco stipendiary stewards decision of July 1, disqualifying the gelding Barchian for six months. C. Smythe faced a lengthy term and the board canceled his permit for incompetency.

Bydnet A.R.C W. Pratt Avco Prentice C. Smythe

National Football Push To Penalise Goulburn

Canberra League to discuss players competing in Australian National Football without clearances. The issue has unsettled the league for some time as it could invite sanctions from other states. Tonight’s meeting will consider Kirkly’s eligibility for Goulburn’s game against Manuka last Saturday and the possibility of awarding the match to Manuka.

Canberra Kirkly Goulburn Manuka Kirk

Queanbeyan Tennis Secretary Resigns in Quiet Meeting

At a Queanbeyan District Tennis Association gathering the secretary F B Lawler submitted his resignation and Rutter was named acting secretary. Goo Bruce moved to accept the resignation with praise for Lawler’s devoted service to the association.

Queanbeyan F. B. Lawler Rutter Goo Bruce Aigpaa

Chinese Gardener Acquitted of Manslaughter in Market Fatality

At the General Criminal Court Hop See, a Chinese market gardener, was acquitted of manslaughter in the death of Alexander George Sheatier. The court did not hear defense evidence. Testimony noted robberies near See Hop's warden and an assault with a knife on his property followed by a shooting, one bearer charged in the incident.

Bydney General Criminal Court Yes Hop Alexander George Sheatier Jo Tney See Hop Pak

Pearl Soap Free Towels Promotion Drawing Attention

Massive crowd swarms Pearl Soap stalls as thousands seize a chance to collect free towels. Buyers rush to redeem the offer. large displays and wrapper giveaways draw shoppers and local vendors into the promotion.

Turk Throws Bricks Breaks Window in Australia

Sydney police report a man, aged around 30, allegedly threw two bricks through a plate glass window of Anthony Hordern and Son Ltd. He was arrested on a charge of vandalism and claimed he broke the window to force repatriation to Turkey, saying he would be sent back.

Sydney Anthony Hordera and Son Ltd

William Bray suicide verdict at coroner's court

A coroner's court ruled that 43 year old William Bray committed suicide by jumping from the Membour Bridge. The note said he could not obtain work and preferred to die rather than starve after his railway job ended following his son's 1920 Albury injury and £600 compensation was spent.

Nydnet Nimeelt Coroner's Court William Bray Wulolda Marbour Bridge Albury

Canberra Diggers honor leaders and recruit for mentors

Local Canberran Diggers branches praise Mr R Rows and Mr Dyett while outlining government stance on veterans’ support. Causeway sub branch reports a tribute to president HR Rowen and calls for more digfers as instatant Mategutors. North Canberra hosts a well attended lecture by Frank McKenna and Empire Relations talk. Legacy Osh club features Canberra Male Quartette and speeches by Mr Gargett and Behan.

Caueway A. E. Jackson Causeway Hall North Canberra Frank McKenna Soldiers’ Club W. G. Piper J. Croker Canberra Harry Boriven Bt Gargett Membe Club H. C. Behan

Conference for Coun try Women's Association in Canberra

One hundred delegates from the Southern Districts Group will meet in Canberra on October 11. The conference opens with Mrs. Matt Bawyer, State President. A branch will be formed in Canberra as Brepa will be taken by the dalosites.

Country Women's Asociation Canberra Matt Bawyer Brepa Dalosites

Menangle Races Show Abbott Triumphs in Tight Finish

Abbott takes first in a brisk Menangle race with Elmaroes close behind. Time around 1.1 to 1.3, Diva and Dive show varied results with odds shifting throughout the event.

Qrey Abbott Elmaroes Opinion Aeyond Tarook the Genius

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