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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1933
Page
3
Wool trade reports London and European demand for fine wool and artificial wool debate. Imports figures, duties, and factory notes frame market mood as social notices for dances and events appear amid the yarns.
Auction at T E Woodger and Sons Kingston on Friday 2cth at 2.40 pm features a large furniture lot. Items include dining room suites, oak pieces, sideboards, stoves, kitchen chairs, mattresses, lamps, crockery, glassware, tools, and sundries. Sale starts 2.15 pm with catalog details available from Parliament House offices.
Raw near unreadable OCR notes describe wool market activity at Rydney on a Tuesday. Mentions Cometacka and crowabrida in brick dopiena wad sold steadily at revised price levels. References Greway Merino Nece bidding for bales and an overall offer total around 10 240 bales with some sold and many remaining unsold.
Melbourne sales bulletin notes wool prices rising with attention on the December sale. Market urgency described as heat in bidding and raised values per lot.
The Governor General’s opening address for the Queanbeyan Show mentions plans and expectations. Officials including J. A. Association secretary Mr H C Deunn express pleasure, noting arrangements and the anticipated refreshments and exhibits. The remarks reflect formal ceremony and support for the event.
A vintage notice promotes enduring remembrance through carefully crafted Australian stone memorials for grave sites. It urges readers to consider durable, artistically finished monuments as a lasting alternative to older, pricier options and invites inspection of available designs.
The Water Department of the Interior seeks to beautify Canberra while addressing heavy demand. Acknowledging strained supplies, officials impose restrictions to ensure reasonable city needs. Residents are urged to avoid watering gardens to conserve scarce water and reduce daytime drain on the system.
Applicants to hold a Stock Inspector's certificate under the New South Wales Stock Act. Preference given to returned soldiers and those with war service. Details include birth, qualifications, and place of birth, to be lodged with the Secretary in the department.
The Department of the Interior invites quotations for supply and delivery of CHAFF and OATR for a 12 month period from acceptance. Specifications are available at Works and at the Canberra office. Quotations to be addressed to H C Brown Secretary.
Fragmentary OCR note from Northeastern region listing a Wheat Growers Association and Department of Commerce requirement. Mentions Fernhill Yuen Road Canbeera and references to a Mulaney Severin. Content is largely garbled with names and terms unclear.
The fragment presents a rambling, period voice praising musical happiness as a birthright tied to land, work, and cultural practice. It mentions piano and radio access, a system of payments, and suggests widespread access to musical enjoyment without heavy expense. The text reflects a utopian view of arts as part of daily life.
An old advert claims expert Barvioa repairs at extremely low costs with guaranteed service. It urges readers to ask neighbors about the service and charges, implying trusted local reputation and affordability.
A Perth style transport notice advertises Rolla Royce Sedan Service urging travel from Canberra to Melbourne on Saturdays at 7.30 am and Canberra to Melbourne every Friday at 7 am Booking agents are The Ally High Sports Depot with telephone contact.
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