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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1934
Page
4
Two people died when a wall collapsed trapping workers during construction near an unnamed location. Rescue teams and investigators responded, and a preliminary assessment is underway to determine the cause and identify those involved.
Fragmentary report notes women cricketers at Wollongong in Sydney with incomplete details of the game against Tawíners. Writings mention a tense wait and witty remarks amid the schedule confusion.
A boy and two companions swam in Cooks River at Muscat. The boy ventured into deeper water and could not reach the bank. Police and locals aided a rescue attempt but recovered no body. The search was warned off as unsafe and abandoned.
The Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club held a well attended annual meeting chaired by Mr J Lamond. The balance showed revenue of £23052 with £368 entry fees £1617 gate takings and £687 bookmaker fees. The chief costs included prize money £12, ground improvements £397 race track work £234 rent £100 advertising £178 tax £134. The club reported assets over liabilities of £281 with movable assets valued at £22. Plans unveiled for higher prize money across four meetings and a grandstand costing £1500 to £2000. A constitution was adopted and a new fee set at £2 2s for full privileges. The next meeting is December 22 with Boxing Day racing and events on December 29 and New Year’s Day. Debate arose over press attendance with a vote allowing journalists to stay.
Amid broad trade restrictions and shifting demand in 1934, wool sales exceeded 1 200 000 bales as Australia leads shipments while U S demand remains weak. Analysts note improved British and European order activity for merino tops, but lingering uncertainty from global markets and high duties temper prices and buyer confidence.
The YWCA Players performed Put It Off Peter on Monday night with a cozy set and a bright fire. Beatrice, Peter Keppel's fiancée, resents his vanity while Judy Mernathy schemes to win him. Miss Grace Kirk and Miss Eleanor Doig received applause for strong performances as the artist's model and Beatrices mother.
Sydney wool sales show solid competition with strong demand from Yapap and general prices firm. Total offering reached 41 642 bales with 10285 old notably sold at auction and private disposals continuing. Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports 5 600 bales sold. Japanese and Yorkshire buyers active and Continental interest present. various mills along with named buyers and prices listed.
An OCR fragment praises The New Seventeen Powder by Kathleen Court highlighting a beautiful powder and an artistic box. The copy mentions a ribbon securing the box and hints at exclusive scents and availability in perfume form, with prices implied in the ad language.
In Sydney Banco Court Albert Robart Bates sues Producers and Co Ltd for 10000 pounds in damages. The jury awarded four thousand pounds in the libel action, with the court concluding the case on Tuesday.
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