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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 18, 1929

Page

2

Wool and Other Fibres Quiet London Wool Sales

Quiet wool sales at London show subdued demand across wool and related fibres. Demand for cotton, silk and artificial silk goods remains weak, while wool prices hold with cautious optimism. Yorkshire and England maintain confidence, Australian sales support, opening Sydney season set for September 9.

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd London Dusiness Tias Lancashire Great Britain United States Qlore Yorkshire England Sydney

Ascot Pony Results Report From Sydney Meeting

At Ascot Sydney the pony meeting results list several races with winners by small margins. Notable placings include Minora defeating Joan by a neck in the Handicap with a time around 14.0, and Duchess Wallacia taking the Ascot Handicap ahead of Myle with Neron close behind at 1.42.

Sydney Ascot MYLE Wallacia Neron Horazes

Bold Boy Wins At Grafton Race Meet

Grafton racing report shows Bold Boy in winning form at the meeting held today. In the Ramarium Handicap Queen Shepherd started at 7 to 1 and won by a head in 1.18 1. Clarence River Jockey Club Handicap saw Bold Boy prevail by a long head with four to one starting price.

Clarence River Jockey Club

Benefit Dance For Injured Footballers In South City Rugby

The South City Rugby League Football Club hosts a benefit dance at Causeway Hall tonight to aid injured players. Proceeds fund medical care and monetary losses suffered by players due to football related injuries or illness, supporting those affected this season.

South City Rugby League Causeway Hall South

Safety Glass To Eliminate Headlight Glare

An English invention reduces rear headlight glare by using a nearly transparent blue tinged glass for rear windows. The glass absorbs headlight rays, leaving only two small glowing discs on the windshield, eliminating dazzle. The Splintex Barely Glass company coined the name pariglare after experiments.

Eury England

Central Australia Motor Tour Promotes Outback Travel

The Pioneer Tourist Coaches Ltd. directed by Jeff Melbourne conducted Australia’s longest night-seeing motor tour. Starting in Geelong and Warrnambool, the route passed through Meningin Adelie to Port Augusta, then to Darwin via Alice Springs and Catherine Waters. Return via Newcastle Waters to Melbourne is planned for September, covering about 4000 miles and showcasing mining camps sheep stations aboriginal customs and diverse Australian scenery.

Australia Ity. Ltd Jeff Melourne Alice Springs Catherine Waters Darwin Newcastle Waters Winton Longreach Charleville Bourke Miue Mountains Sydney Minnves Highway Melbourne Central

Geelong Races Allow Smoke Comb Start

Melbourne reports the Geelong Racing Club initially faced scrathings for Smoke Bomb and Cyloon after two telegrams but allowed both to start. Smoke Comb won the race while Cyloon finished third in the event.

Melbourne Geelong Racing Club Yeaterday Cyloon Smoke Comb

Rabbit Skin Sales Report Shows Mixed Prices

The Farmers' and Gragziers' Cooperative Company reports rabbit skin sales with seven tons forwarded. Heavier pelts were weaker but winter arrivals raised figures. Overall market stayed steady with little change in value.

Fydney

Broadcast schedule highlights and performances list

A fragmentary radio and theatre timetable lists music and news blocks, family programs for ladies and hospital children, markets, shipping information, musical segments, and orchestral shows. It mentions Victory Theatre Orchestra, the Marlekville Silver Band, and various times such as 10 2, 3 45, 6 20, and 8 27, with a late news and talk segment.

Victory Theatre Orchestra Poymond Meally Hase Mar. ¢Lekville

Melbourne Radio Schedule With Music and News Highlights

An outline of the Melbourne broadcast day features music, weather, and news segments. It lists station programs including an evening Evensong from St Pauls Cathedral and shipping information, with varied time blocks and multiple performances.

Iodine in Diet: Harmful in Dietetic Form

A historical note on iodine’s nutritional value shows it is not advised as a diet item in tinetine or alquorotic solutions. Studies from Rowett Research Institute indicate iodine effects on plants depend on dose, with radish yields rising then falling, peas showing minor weight changes, and animal tests with variable gains. Swiss tests suggest iodine can affect growth in pigs and piglets, with higher birth weights seen in some cases.

Seeine Dra. Orr and Lestet Rowett Research Institute Stotlani Switzerland

Hidden romance of an artist rise to fame in London

Orlando Greenwood, an ex-mil worker, rose from penniless hunger in London to notoriety in the art world. He painted full time while surviving on occasional meals and used himself as a model when no funds allowed. A Danish friend’s gift and support from Sir William Orpen aided his breakthrough.

Academy London Mr. Greenwood Greenwood Sir Willian Orpen

Legless Girl Plans European Tour by Hand-Pedaled Chair

Mary Joyce West, 22, from Leicester, announces a handwritten chair journey across Europe. She travels 20 to 30 miles daily in a muscle-built chair, hoping to fund the trip by selling hand-worked goods and feathering her path toward France, with Dover as her departure point.

Europe Leicester Kingland Mary Joyce West Onie Fleet Cai Peles Mien West Blince Chen Mios Went Dover Frangg

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