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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1933
Page
4
Report from Katoomba on a one day AWU convention where details were outlined about a world sale and timing. Oscar Foster, general manager, addressed topics including a 170000 figure and a decision regarding the bar not being publicized to the directors.
A nine year old boy, Alan Cox, grabbed a live wire carrying 44 volts near a tram line. He was shocked and fell after leaping away, sustaining burns to the hands. Bystanders and emergency responders acted quickly. the current was cut and he received medical treatment.
Unfavourable weather forces postponement of the Guean Devan District Hospital fundraiser cycling carnival, shifted from Triumph Hall to the teal mark. The event features games of skill and a variety show with five acts, with participants from Cooma, Bunyan, Nimmtavell and Cantera. It opened at Triumph Hall last night and moves to Moore Bros Garage in Afonity Street, Thursday night, weather permitting.
In a difficult breezy day the Queanbeyan Club held the Bret shoot for Landhow. W Gibbe annexed the bout with the net and led the field with 49. Captain A K Johnston exceeded his handicap and fled with J W Gibby, whose 49 was also noted. Results list Land Bowl winner Dibba with 5, A K Johnston BN, Me Storey prominent, Hughes and Lewis scored, handicap noted at ten.
A Y A L group from Young Australia Liamuealti visited Government House in Canberra for a briefing with the Governor General. They toured Parliament House and Forestry School, with plans to close the society's Commonwealth Bank account and elect officers at the annual meeting in February.
Fragmented New York divorce trial headlines claim a formerly beautiful wife lost appeal after weight gain. The noisy coverage cites witnesses and scolds diet advice, reflecting sensational tabloid framing rather than clear legal facts.
Advertises Mirvil for sunburn windburn and chapping with claims of rapid relief. Cites Mirpilly soothing lodan for sensitive skin and warns against exposure. Product from The W.H. Commtock Co. Ltd makers of Dr Morse's Indian Root Winds at 22 Lang Street Sydney priced 2/6.
Fifty jurors heard the Porter murder case in the High Court as Justice Owen presided. The trial centers on the alleged killing of a man by Derirom Edward Porter in Goulsbar Soo, with proceedings set to continue Tuesday of the week.
Hobart watchers report that after many years workmakers will operate at Hobart for the Hobart Cup to be run at Whitehorse Racecourse on Wednesday.
Sydney market report from Flemington shows 87 000 sheep and lambs forward in a strong sale. Demand remains keen with better quality offerings lifting bids. Prices rise across categories with lambs 5/ to 14/ and sheep 2/ to 12/ per 100, heads numbered 3 609 in the section.
Registration notes a mining company registered at Canberra with capital £16009 comprising 13000 nharea at 10 shillings. Subscribers include Dudley G. Goodwin and others. Company engaged in orderly trading activities and wintered at Canberra.
Sydney wool markets closed strong with brisk sales last week. Brokers report 11,486 sold at auction and 1,894 privately, averaging 8 044 per bale. Winchcombe Carson & Co note 3,700 bales sold at a fancy auction today amid firmer sentiment.
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