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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
2
Cape Town reports a predicted gentle readjustment in the wool market with lower rates but steadier values. Australian Manufactures director Totwrt Paton tours Bloemfontein and notes growing Eastern demand and Russia’s reconstruction, expecting a revival in Russian orders despite prewar slumps.
Furmera i Grasert reports a mixed rabbit skin market with steady inquiry but weaker tone. Prices averaged Md. to fd. per th. lower due to reduced demand and insulation issues.
Canberra man George Teynolts was fined after a court heard he directed insulting remarks at veterinary officer McKay at the abattoirs. Witnesses testified to a shooting incident and the defendant’s remarks, with prosecution and defense presenting conflicting accounts. The court convicted him and imposed a fine and probationary terms.
The secretary's report at the annual meeting of the Muir Cricket Club reviewed a latent party year and explained plans for the forthcoming season. Six members attended as did the election of officers and delegates. President J. Kilby and vice presidents Southwell and Moore were named with Southwell serving as treasurer. The president will present trophies for bowling and junior batting at Kintysides Hall on August 31. Bruce Kilby won the bowling average and C. Kevine led the junior batting averages.
The listing outlines a dense daily schedule from National Broadcasting Orchestra and educational sessions to sporting news and stock market updates. It mentions weather, recitals, university players, community singing, cattle topics, and talks on books. The fragment notes various programs and times across stations and presenters.
A fragmented program lists Melbourne S15 10.1 with a community singing event from Mettouron Town Hall and performances by the National Orchestra and various choirs. Mentions include Paul’s Cathedral Gib Bindio orchestra, a talk by Charles Nuttell, and a ball at Chelmea.
In Sydney on Wednesday the Full Court refused leave to appeal in a betting case against bookmaker Eric Kirtin who was convicted for £20 with £28 in coin. The court ruled horse racing at Mascot and Harold Park differs from coursing under the Gasning and Wetting Act, making much dog racing betting illegal.
A man appeared before Queanbeyan puller court charged with holding an unlicensed revolver and ammunition without a license. Police evidence showed the weapon tied with a cord and cartridges in the car. he pleaded guilty to the charge. He was fined £3 plus costs in default one month’s hard labor.
Mary Holman, a 280 labourer, was arrested and formally charged with the homicide of Constable Bell, who was found dead on Monday. A tense court session broke with shouted phrases as investigators pursued the suspect amid a high police manhunt.
An opening of a Catholic hall in Queanbeyan is announced with daily afternoon events and Saturday night performances. The notice lists co sponsors from Mentames Keetie and Bailiean Sibbery of Relier and states hours at 3 pm and 8 pm with completion expected before mid week.
Unemployed totals rise to one and a half million with an average rate near 19 percent. The figure marks a weekly increase and a larger year over year rise. The data notes idle workers linked to the cotton dispute and a distinct spike in areas affected.
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