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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1934
Page
3
Sydney wool sales show partial recovery from yesterday as competition from Yorkshire and Germany boosts demand. Greasy merino fleece prices reach 4300 for 5 bales from Walesha via auction totals and private sales, with 6714 bales sold and 1470 sold privately amid good clearances and firm values.
During a three day period of Chia week the wool average declined to £25 14 31 per bale equal to 248d per Ty. This reflects a drop in value for the commodity across the market.
In London on Wednesday the wool sales opened with strong interest as offerings included 1883 from NAW and about 671, with keen competition amid full attendance. Opening rates held. Bale details included prices for various fibers and finishes among marine and scoured lots, with several consignments noted.
Hobart Thursday report from the Australian Medical Congress notes Dr Jane Grel of Victoria’s Education Department says Australian children are growing taller and heavier. She warns excess height may soon cause practical issues like doorways and beds. Lieut. Col. Leary warns universal training cessation harms youth and national strength. He urges medical examinations for youths at multiple ages from 12 to 20.
Round eight fixtures list Acton Northbourne Kingston Manuka Hall Queanbeyan Weetangera Amplie St Andrews York Park Sutton and Sutton Northbourne bye. Teams Kingston Manuka Acton Ainslie Post and Telegraph Ainslie players named. Key matchups include Acton v Northbourne at Acton Manuka v Kingston at Manuka Queanbeyan v Hall at Queanbeyan Hall v Queanbeyan at Hall Queanbeyan.
The Vallne Prosecutor outlines a key interstate car theft scheme involving Theo Walter and others. Police allege the defendants conspired to transport a stolen vehicle across state lines for profit, with Viktor Kleng remanded on charges connected to the January incident.
A bread war erupts at Bondi Sydney with bakers and grocers clashing over sales. An official of the Muster bakers association says bakers, not grocers, are responsible. The dispute aims to drive rivals out as bakers lower prices to win customers.
The National Boxing Club of Australia debated fouls at Rusheut ere Bay Stadium. A new rule aims to prevent further fouls by withholding prize money from offenders. Several boxers are set to depart for America with Char Me Luces acting as the stadium’s abroad representative.
Sydney telegraph notes the New States Boundary Commission itinerary has changed with evidence sessions scheduled at Ores on January 28 and 24, and Forben on January ib. The report cites altered dates and locations affecting upcoming hearings.
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