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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1931
Page
5
Partial OCR reads show a tax revenue estimate with errors and unclear figures. It cites a 1 in a derived amount around 88,000, with reference to the Premier, but the text is fragmented and lacks coherent context.
A report details the V.R.C. aiming to shield racing from drug use including meladchnine. It mentions officials, a wagering context, and attempts by bookmakers to influence outcomes while authorities pursue enforcement measures.
A wool sale today saw 9610 lots sold with 1156 privately dined and a note on recent demand. The Rodory wool auction featured international buyers from Belgium Germany and the United States with strong prices and steady demand for fine wools.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate active wool sales and clearance auctions in Wellington in December. Mentions buyers and sellers, with unspecified prices and lots moving in the market.
French buyers representing Madrid manufacturers did not operate at WA Wheyshin today due to high duties on vking. Quotations around 81,000 with only 4100 worth.
A mutilated man is reported to be seeking a doctor in Croculla with a search continuing. Police investigate a victim named Marie Gunatity as a woman assists, and a private hospital is involved for treatment in Kerlowe.
Coroner suggests inquest held today over deaths of Constable Kennedy and Constable Andrews. Kennedy taunted by associate, fired weapon. Andrews shot while restraining him. Witnesses describe gunfire, execution context, and Kennedy's claim of exercising the law. Coroner commends Constables Johnston and Kennedy for duty and recommends promotions for widows and kin.
Fire swept the Babinda bank causing total destruction. Early reports indicate extensive damage to the Canema National Bank building with authorities structuring investigations. Further updates pending from UHIRTANE authorities on the incident details and casualties if any.
A wide on the British War Loan conversion proposal discusses methods from past issuances. Analysts cite inflation risk, foreign holdouts, and Government options to offer a lower bearing stock gradually, with opinions split on timing and scope.
A fragmented report notes that attendance at the Ancol pony meeting yesterday was lower than typical, with muted turnout and an unclear reason for the drop.
Railway authorities announce the discontinuation of the "Run on the core of economy" magazine after 11 months at a cost of 30,000 pounds per year. The decision affects staff and readers of the publication.
Fiancee to join Adelaide search for alien craft misread as Misr Alien Dune. Captain Fillendelsh's partner seeks clues as Jef joins Alien Apeings to-day hoping to locate the missing craft. Committee members assist in the tense operation.
A garbled Thursday message from Balmain Hospital indicates an official commission will come to aid Avonry. The note mentions an aid attempt linked to Atime vitro and a tied count, with unclear references to The Chatetian and Hownigaly.
London reports an elimination round at the Laebile Warde tournament with a 42 to 41 result in a matchup featuring Divein and Guntintaiied. The fragmentary text mentions scores and participants including numbers 14875 981 294 44e and references ATHY and Anchuding, but details are incomplete.
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