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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1935
Page
3
A Royal Commission report on the petrol industry, prepared over two years, will shape government policy by year’s end. The commission examined industry operations, transportation, and development, with recommendations to streamline regulation and infrastructure.
Postponed greyhound racing draw for Saturday features 470 yard Novice Stakes with Green and Blue White listed among contenders. Entrants include Hy Queanbeyin Csinigy and Blue White in a field including Mount, Ray Master, Acton Boy, and Pivenene. Maidens hurdles and other races list further participants with colors and kennel notes amid a chaotic OCR reading.
The report notes a slightly wider price range at Sydney sales and a firmer demand, with expectations of tighter German supplies and rising prices for wools and yarns. It cites large Australian stock aiding exports, but predicts continued overseas sales will depend on global market conditions and spring livelihoods.
Fragmentary OCR reports an explosion at a well site near Dorrige on a Wednesday. Text is garbled with unclear names and actions, mentioning injuries and workers pulled from debris, but specifics remain unreadable.
A freight train derailed on the Sydney Southern Line at Douglas Park early today, wrecking both main tracks. No injuries reported though axle damage on a loaded WINS wheat bag truck caused the incident. Melbourne express and other services were delayed by hours.
The record covers wool sale outcomes and Rosebery Horse Races with multiple divisions. It notes top entries like LADY HARD and LADY MAWCON, betting odds, and race results amid auction activity and market impressions.
London wool sales announce about 198 800 bales to be offered at the opening on January first with 60 000 from Anagrohia among the new arrivals. The total includes 60 000 new consignments expected to be added to the catalog.
Melbourne reports the death of veteran Flemington trainer J J Roche, a long-time figure in local racing circles, shockingly confirmed this week. The obituary notes his decades of service to horse training and his prominence in county racing.
Pursuant to the will and probate acts the estate of Charles Henry McKechnie who died about February 25 1923 is administered by Edith Evelyn Duthunty and others. Creditors and interested parties must file claims by March 28 with the undersigned Blaxland Mawson and Rose at their office. After the deadline the executors will proceed to distribute the estate. known claimants may pursue rights at Be Town, New South Wales.
Fragmentary OCR text notes injuries and accidents in New South Wales over the last year. Mentions injured persons and unclear agency references. Appears to be a damaged wire service style item with unreadable names and numbers.
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