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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1933
Page
4
Sydney Monday wool sale shows no improvement from the prior day with limited clearances. Offered 11,740 bales. 11,078 were greasy wool and a small quantity of merino wool sold at 14 pence per pound. J K Wiles of Warfelda supplied part of the offering. total privately disposed bales cited as 1,940.
In Brisbane Tosstay, Minister for Lands Mr Pease said unoccupied land from Imilafait to Havenmhos would soon host town farms. He forecast a progressive chapter in Australian colonisation and anticipated work opportunities for thousands of unemployed.
The article notes sweet gherkins as a popular delicacy. It describes their quick growth and says they are harvested twice daily to ensure they are very small before serving.
Washington Monday reports Democratic leaders say the Prohibition Repeal resolution is not in line with the party platform and will not pass the House in its present form. The Senate committee sent the repeal measure with a favorable report and then nearly unanimously approved reporting the House repeal resolution.
A court sat in a ward of St. Vincent's Hospital where John Dennett was charged with maliciously wounding George Anthon y after a sensational shooting at Clovelly on January. The case arose from the earlier incident and Dennett allegedly attempted to take his life. Weenie Heater was removed to hospital.
The Chicago motor club finds driving at 60 mph costs three to four times as much as 40 mph. Tests show fuel use rises notably between 30 and 60 mph, tyre wear increases with speed, and overall 40 to 45 mph is the most economical road speed.
Four Queanbeyan squads vie for titles at the Country Week Carnival starting Monday. Queanbeyan District Association fields five players across two teams, including noted 16 year old Blackie Mennett, with Park Club aiming to challenge Orange and Newcastle favourites. Parish players Freebody, Reid, Hell, Bennett and Churchin lead the Park entry as preparations focus on defending Open Singles.
The minister for labour said the government would provide between 100 000 and 350 000 pounds for rabbit control. Grants of up to 600 pounds per applicant may cover wire netting and poisoning costs, with repayment at 2 percent over 15 years. Additional funds may widen fencing on reserves and roads.
Calgary council debated partial wages for workers at a banquet of the Alberta Federation of Labour. The Mayor opposed patriotic Canadians who shipped Calgary ventures to America. A court decision referenced by Bir Joan Gilmour and Mr Mann appears in coverage of political exchanges and local governance.
The Lyceum and Haymarket theaters in Sydney will remain open. Despite tax disputes and unclear revenue, authorities confirmed no closures were planned and audiences can expect continued screenings at both venues.
Moscow reports twelve leaders of the organized Peasante condemned to death at Hostab for plundering state collective farms and urging peasants to halt harvests. The sentence follows a crackdown on peasant actions affecting wartime quotas.
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