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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 26, 1929

Page

3

Mr Crapp Speech At City Hints At Candidature Policies

Mr J B Crap addressed a Civic Centre gathering chaired by Mr Avanagh outlining his policy for the Third Commissioner post. He compared Canberra with other towns, urged fair frontages and costs, proposed adjustments to value and rents, and urged better terms for wage earners and housing costs before noting support from Mr Hope and Mr Keith.

Crap Civic Centre Avanagh Canberra Otter Tre Sud Oplan Solemiteal Crapp Crop Cray Wan T. Hope Keith Eastlake Mrnday

Tomato pruning tips for better fruit ripening

Gardening notes warn tomatoes need steady stopping and training to prevent sap loss from shoots. Remove side shoots and trim top growth by a third to half near fruit clusters, balancing light and foliage for optimum ripening while avoiding excessive pruning. Prevent disease with timely sprays and guard against caterpillar damage.

Late Potatoes Requirements And Cultivation Notes

The article warns that potato crops suffer from quick spread of disease and pests. It recommends thorough preventive spraying to protect foliage and tubers, describes limp or damaged tubers from pests, and advises managerial steps like lifting tops to promote lateral root formation and better tuber development. It also mentions trench preparation for celery and crop care.

Kameras

Bathurst Cup Result For Shrapnel In Tight Finish

The Bathurst Cup finished with Shrapnel narrowly defeating Narra and Red Drive Hamurana amid tight betting. Starting prices and a close two length margin highlight the outcome as listed.

Hamurana

Lady China Relexed From Enmacement in Anniversary Hawa

Lady China has been relewed of her enmacement in the Anniversary Hawa liens.

China

On Trial Stirs Audience in Warren Perothers Talking Picture

A vintage talking picture review recounts a dramatic courtroom plot with a faked wedding, shifting loyalties, and a tense finale. The text notes standout performances and the film’s reliance on constrained stage dialogue to build suspense.

Warren Perothers Davies Yeling Pete Decrnsorn Throwel

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