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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1929
Page
4
Marked activity at Homebush saleyards with 4 070 sheep and cattle yarded. Prices slipped with wethers at 1/ to 2/ and ewes 10/ to 26f-. cows 7 to 1. Reports note a heavy yarding and overall market softness despite steady cattle turnover.
At Coonme sale cards on Thursday 2600 high quality sheep were offered with only the best lines selling. Two and three year old ewes led by Mowiatson Doos achieved prices around 20/1, others ranged from 12/ to 18/7 with limited improvements seen in the current market.
Prices for sheepskins, lamb skins, pelts, and related hides showed general declines or modest gains across grades at Talwerk's Sydney sale. Higher quality fox skins advanced, while average rabbit and lesser hides remained flat or eased slightly amid fluctuating demand.
A fragmented historical radio schedule lists meteorological notes, concerts, organ recitals, news, stock exchange updates, and advertising for clothing and gloves. It mentions the National Broadcasting Orchestra, advertisers, and multiple time slots from morning to late evening with miscellaneous program names and prices.
Melbourne reports Mr. W. Tate of View for Ian Riverina warns that pressure from a British imperial preference plan risks destabilizing the Australian dried fruit trade. He cites federal conciliation, court-backed pricing, and the need for uniform conditions to prevent industrial trouble.
The federal Minister for Health Sir Seville Howse reports a smallpox case aboard the City of Hereford crew. Immediate actions included isolation and quarantine while officials investigate and dispatch health crews.
A crash on a Milton road injured three people including 42 year old Miss Sehacehh and 18 year old Miss Mary Curt's. The parish priest Cannon escaped unharmed though suffered some injuries and minor abrasions.
The document from the Federal Capital Press of Australia records the registered office of the company Alnstie Conheren. The notice appears in a printed GC edition and names the corporate registration details for public record.
In Tuewoed Court J Harrison and Kristen of Moree were fined for haw lings unbranded sheep and attempting to sell livestock without proper branding. TR Robertson of Cognamble received an additional fine for related livestock misconduct.
Suelly Tarriss and Suelly Mr. Charles Nicolius Issnam face off as world acers seek to break records in a long running endurance event. The note cites a 276 hour continuous dance milestone and mentions related items from the Snow's Solid Value Sale.
Confused report from Sydney recalls a racing incident at Moorefield where two horses fell causing injuries to jockeys. The event references a crowd, a rider named Jorkeys, and an inquiry into the accident with plans for further action at Mooreflejt.
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