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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 29, 1939

Page

4

Wool Values and Market Prospects in Postwar Britain

The article reviews wool prices and market outlook in Britain Australia and Europe. It notes stabilization from February to May due to the pure price scheme and major buyers seeking long term contracts. It mentions anticipated Australian and British stock movements and upcoming official appraisements in Sydney in January 4 and 12 with further dates in mid January.

Winchcombe Carvon Great Britain Australia Commonwealth Crmeeios Unitet Ingdon Steelo Kingdon iv Upel Sydney Heiday Janary

Observatory Completes New Camera Telescope at Mount Hamilton

A new camera telescope project at Mount Hamilton in Gall is completed and rated by Warner and Swasey Company. It features a double spectrograph and 8 inch optics, designed for advanced photoelectric and photometric work. The instrument, built for spectroscopic and photographic studies, is linked to the Carnegie Corporation and aims to support high resolution imaging and astronomical research.

Mount Hamilton Gall Warner and Swasey Co Lnsteumon Hiv “Wright Suehgyie Gariegle Corporation Louis de Atotar Wadi Saline Walon Anilwuss

Queanbeyan District Coursing Club Draw Ahead of Saturday Meeting

The Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club released the draw for Saturdays events. Canberra Stakes divisions include 473 and 660 yard runs with dogs such as Rakating Ad Astra and Desrt Luck among entries. Open Flying Stakes covers 200 yards with entrants like Athos Hope Bow Cur and Chakeli's Pride.

Queanbeyan and District Ganberra Bel Oiseau Bill Markee Breete Peggy Mulga Ballawsy Une Donnie Whishiful Maid Dense Francine Jor-Aane Mies JunderVick Red Mulya Speedy Burn Chakeli Frisco Jim Menla Bill Miss Prop Prince Mi~fant Signo Vinces Pook Canberra Rakating Banker Boy Fall Torta Lay Laxton Laughing Jo Petit Joan Law Ad Astra Brenwsn Kreuger Pride of Lily Envir

Champion Retires After Greyhound Race Night

Sydney reports owner-trainer A. Dixon confirms The Shampon greyhound Robbie likely to retire. The dog ran in the Eisel Park Stake last night but appeared not focused on the task. Dixon notes Robbie’s retirement plans and signals end of racing for the champion.

Sydney A. Dixon Robbie Eisel Park

Davis Cup: America Will Not Challenge In 1940

Sydney report notes the United States Davis Cup captain stating America will not issue a challenge for the cup in 1940 while wartime conditions persist. The stance mirrors past pauses when global conflicts interrupted competition and hints the American team will wait until the war ends to allow Australia time to build a defense, per official statements.

Sydney Thirway Davis Cayy Pate America Ube Heney Mareh Marsh Adutrallh Waller Berthiniy Auntraivy Auntrallane

Divorce Court Faces Judge Shortage in Sydney Measures

The Attorney General announced plans to appoint more judges to the divorce courts in Sydney to cope with an overspill in divorce jurisdiction. The move aims to strengthen the system amid rising cases and strained resources during the year.

Sydney Henry Manning

Homebush Stock Sales Report From Sydney Market

Fragmented OCR note from Homebush stock sale at Sydney showing cattle averages and general market trends. Mentions Flemington and quality grades, with scattered price ranges and overall market drift. Data is incomplete and partially garbled, but indicates buyers pursued general price advancement on the day.

Sydney Flemington Alyerre Medina

Ruck Driver Killed in Collision with Truck

A road accident reported by Public Works notes a ruck driver killed after a Stan truck struck the vehicle. The incident occurred as a public works vehicle was moving, with witnesses and authorities beginning an investigation. Further details and official statements are pending.

Wilangton UZ Hla Otra Lely Hinimonde Public Works Ewe Moehante Ayel Mu Semple

Mentone Races Acceptances For Saturday

Acceptance list for Mentone racing on Saturday includes the WOOULEIGH HANDILAP and the SORRENTO HANDICAP with multiple entries such as Livy 7 peace 7M Malka Mai 7 Rondexvouy 7 and Rosebud Trial. The card also features the TALGARNO WELTER and other races with numerous horses like Destiny Bay and Merry Can Mise Mun among names listed for further draw details.

Woouleigh Handilap Letiborale Ronsilingie Livy Peace Malka Mai Rondexvouy Mavwrw Sorrento Handicap Atant Dielanius Destiny Bay Sf Cayuary Lynne

Merry Mathew On Track at Humtyot Habs

Fragmentary OCR hints at a local report about Merry Mathew performing on a track or horse event. text is garbled with many errors and unprintable words, making precise details uncertain. The readable portions suggest a narrative of participation and possible results at an unspecified venue and date.

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