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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
4
London report describes a dramatic Leeda match where Yorkshire chased 189 for an outright win with Verity delivering a hat trick and ten wickets in the innings. The standout bowling broke a historic record as the team surpassed Notts in the county championship race.
Advices from Sydney report that a large number of shearers have begun work with Tullbourda. About 1,000 men have been engaged, signaling a major start to shearing operations in the area.
At Ascot ponies meeting stewards suspended V Walsh for careless riding in the first division of the 14.2. After inquiry into the running of Barchion in the Ascot Handicap, W Wratt owner-trainer and the grey gelding Barchion were disqualified for six months, rider C Smyth suspended for six months. Results list several races with winners and prices, noting times and margins.
In Wimbledon the new British heavyweight champion Jair Peterson stopped Hegeie Mier in the second round after a slow, ponderous bout. Peterson claimed the Empire championship as promoter George Cookbox signaled interest in a future title clash.
Wool brokers Donny Lascelles of Geelong forecast 1432-33 wool season to be among the best on record. They note strong demand and favorable prices ahead for the wool market in Melbourne and regional trading centers.
In view of falling off in supplies the melee of putter wil been roomed by Loh a TW fie to smorry Pine tuo apiatacion with the 180/100 owt.
The New Zealander Lily Cobble sone swam from Tournnemouth to Coxcombe a distance of 16 miles in 41 minutes, breaking the men's record by four minutes. She will attempt the channel again on about July 26.
A large meeting of Indiens interested in the forthcoming Grammar School annual ball was held at 89 school buildings with Lady Garran presiding. The ball is set for Albert Hall on Wednesday November 1. Office-bearers chosen include Mrs Blewellyn, Miss Romana, Miss Gray, and Miss Thornton Crewattier.
An advertisement touts Emerald Olt a powerful germicide claimed to relieve badly inflamed varicose veins and chronic ulcers. It promises money back relief if not effective and urges purchase of a two ounce bottle from listed merchants in Kingston and Canberra with guaranteed improvement after a few days.
A wide range of states report higher unemployment with only pockets showing improvement. Increases skewed by industrial shifts and winter effects, while some regions like South Australia display modest gains. May figures hint at persistent jobs strain despite slight rebounds in certain sectors. Policymakers watch for farm and urban labor trends as overall employment trends remain uncertain.
A Sydney broadcast event features Captain Eckersiex defending a proagenting system to boost the country nation. Critics question the plan's cost and benefits while government officials debate the impact on commonwealth welfare and rural progress.
A garbled Ottawa wire reports Australians won a cricket match easily amid confusion in the text. The readable fragments mention Australians and Ottawa, with references to a local team and a notable victory.
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