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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1932
Page
2
Detectives arrested a man from Porthud on suspicion of involvement in a series of train thefts. He was awaiting a train home when captured and charged with receiving stolen goods valued around £4000. Authorities plan further arrests as they widen searches for additional suspects.
At Flemington sale yards activity was weak with dull competition and prices generally 3 to 10 per cent below last Thursday. Major offerings were Lamia and Western lines with sheep and cattle, wethers and lambs leading the draw. High quality stock was limited, with prime heavy blocks moderately supplied and prices for cattle and beef grades listed.
The Farmers and Graxiera Cooperative Coy Ltd reports prices for rabbitskins with varied items including full grown and damaged pelts, crates, and furs. Rates show declines in lower grade skins and adjustments across multiple categories, with quotations listed for Winters, 2nd Incomings, autumn, racks, heavy pelts, and hare-kin among others.
At a council meeting on Wednesday night the Aus Wallan Lawn Tennis Council advised that under the current constitution the At tratlan Conncil could not accept the F.C. 7. Association representations are being made. The association’s Manuka course needs better facilities and an astronomy committee with full powers was appointed to pursue the matter. Pennant matches were disrupted by rain and the council decided to continue the practice only for completed games. Kingston City’s ineligible players triggered a decision to replay the match against Amalie.
The article reports a pennant round in the Gorman Cup, with Kingston and Northbourne leading the A grade matchups. Key duels include Anton versus Reid and Ringaton versus Braddon as teams field strong lineups, while several other fixtures and rubbers fill the schedule for the day.
The Sydney wool sale notes a selection below average with 048 offered, 1 sold at auction, and 1426 privately. Compared with yesterday, market unchanged as faulty and shorn lots remained irregular and of lesser value.
Mine V. Kemp of Canberra displayed strong form to win the Riverina women's singles title. In the semi final she defeated Mie TP Menzien and then dominated Tracy Ma Sehiits 6-0 in the final to claim the championship trophy.
In the Federal District events eight games were played with notable action from Sanberne and Gouna. Canberra saw Quechine of the Cooma dipper draw a decisive finish. Goulburn, unable to play pennant games, still took part in championship events. Veteran Mr. W. Mclean claimed the gate of wines champion title, while Sir John Harmain praised the victors and the Egomual competition.
Fragmentary OCR reports a man collapsing during a hold in Sydney. The garbled text mentions names and injuries, with references to a broken event or vigil and unclear outcomes.
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