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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1932
Page
4
A London paper notes a new 80 shilling clock that plugs into a light socket and runs without winding. The device is sold in varied penteful forms and is touted as maintenance free, yet it depends on a steady electricity supply and a springless design.
Ultraviolet rays in recent years have proved their value to detect hidden conditions and improve screening. Researchers note expanding use across medical and industrial fields with growing recognition of safety and efficacy of UV based methods.
The Medical Board in Sydney today considered Dr R V Storer after a finding of improper professional conduct linked to the book Box and Disease and the sale of dan o Sex. The board adjourned for 11 months to allow action. Storer, now practicing in New South Wales and registered to Victoria, said no copies had sold since the inquiry. The president noted the inspector Htover had carried out undertakings, and no further action would be taken.
The Queanbeyan District Land Board granted Lake George Leaman Ltd a further six month suspension of labour conditions at the Captain's Flat Mine. The application was unopposed with Mr BR C N Boyes acting for the company.
Tallow and hides prices extended mixed movements with declines in some grades. Wool and lamb prices firmed for top lots, with best full wool merinos and crossbreds selling at higher bids. Rabbit skins and hatters lines saw modest gains. offerings totaled 47 tons with varied regional quotes.
At Flemington saleyards a penning of 61 000 sheep and lambs faced buyers. Prime suckers scarce. demand dull and values weaker for most descriptions. General quality fair to plain, medium sorts evident. Cattle action: 4 190 neat offered, market generally firmer than last Thursday. Quotations show variety across sheep and cattle, with specific ranges for wethers, ewes, lambs, bullocks and cows.
At the School of Arta, Stationmaster Mr J Hoare and Mrs Hoare were presented with tea and coffee service on the eve of their departure for Coomra mundra. Mr T J Kelly spoke as chairman praising Mr Hoare’s five years at Michelago. The Rev Father Deegan and Col Ryrie offered tributes and toasts. Auld Lang Syne closed the social with a late dance and music.
A fragmented list mentions horses or entries such as Chilparic Auto macious Venetian arts Metropolitan Aliver Ring Magnitas Royal Barb algplo ric Australian Belle Tenacious Dalston Vonstian Lady in a racing or show context. The readable items suggest a catalog of names without clear event details or results.
The field at Epsom and Metropolitan races features joint favorites including Jacko and Chatham. Other leading contenders listed include Rogilla Johnnie Jason Dermid Inflation Legislator Autopay Gold Dimer Atlantic Pentheus Roman Apear Gale Carrington Hunting Cry Havering Lady Quest Tot Amour Waugoola Whittingham Winooka and more with a crowded lineup for the weekend card.
Eugene D. Milsner of York, a representative of the American Gas Association, told the annual convention of its natural gas department that artificial climates in mountain or sea shore homes could be provided in the United States by the coming summer at no greater cost than the present heating system, using a simple method he described.
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