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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1931
Page
6
Readable fragments show an Australian sugar export uptick amid broader trade data. Mentions of nations, markets, and firms imply growth in daily shipments and price movements within international commodity flows.
A wartime account details German plans for aircraft production and arms reach, noting a German federal firm and Fokker connections. The piece describes Allied military actions, railway disruption, and the attempted escape of a German citizen amid investigations into intensified German airpower.
A chaotic scramble for gold hoards drives a feverish market chase. Traders, explorers, and investors push into risky ventures amid rumors of hidden treasure and shifting prices.
A man in Sydney faces a serious charge after police report a violent incident. Court documents allege the suspect engaged in a criminal act resulting in potential remand and trial proceedings. Authorities say more details will follow as the case develops.
Partial OCR text reports a setback in Lang Lang with references to government actions. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but mentions a vote or decision affecting an area and a morning timeframe. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
A fragmented report notes Charles Hardy's tour volleyball efforts concluding amid unclear results. The piece references community reactions and a brief stopover in a local venue, with sparse details about opponents or scores.
A moderate yarding of 2 260 cattle plus healthy sheep and hogs sees fair to good demand. Prices show a rise of about a quarter to one shilling as buyers compete for stock. Quotes: sheep Wothers 6 to 14 shillings, hogs 24 to 9 shillings per head. cattle hullocks 6 to 11 pounds each, cows 24 to 9 pounds. best beef 24 shillings, good grade 2 0 shillings, medium 32 shillings per 100 pounds.
Fragmented OCR notes describe ships like the South Australian Victorian Investigator and West Australia in a historic voyage. Mentions Manunta Ka wat, fleet at sea, and a tour along the Australian coast noting old timers and fuel for the voyage. The text references timing, weather, and a focus on maritime progress and national vessels.
Ballarat Cup coverage concentrates on Melbourne happenings with the Hadlarat Cup and racing card details. The local scene highlights key horses and jockeys aiming for top placements, while organizers prepare wagering guides and event pacing for the day.
Thursday in Sydney Justice Owen recalled questions to Mrs Field during a divorce inquiry. The proceedings touched on her residence with her husband Philip Street and alleged familiarity with Nott, with testimony from Mrs Tacx about Catholic faith and perceived conduct during the marriage.
The article discusses world petrol shortages and prorationing, noting America’s share in consumption and production. It highlights Imperial Chemical Industry plans for a large new plant to manufacture over 40 000 tons of petrol per year, costing about £000,000 and employing thousands, with related economic effects. It also mentions French experiments yielding a method to produce Niet Alcohol from Kananne, recording an output of about 21 gallons per ton from an initial 18 gallons of Heit.
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