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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 10, 1937

Page

6

America and Wool Prices in 1936 Market Watch

The report notes tighter wool supplies in Australia and rising U.S. imports boosting world demand. American purchases in 1935 36 reached 996000 bales, far above 390000 in 1884/35, signaling price influence. Britain shipped large woollen exports to the United States while South Africa and Australia benefited from booming U.S. buying, with Australian exports to the U.S. at 260881 bales by April.

Australien United States Winchcombe, Carson Ltd America Great Britain Ene Brusord Olla South Africa Booth ‘America Onland Denvla

Tree Pruning Demonstrations by Kilpatrick in NSW

Demonstrations by Mr Kilpatrick of the NSW Department of Agriculture highlighted orchard pruning at several local sites. In Wee Tuggera and Braddon attendees learned about cutting to eradicate diseases and pests while examining peach, nectarine, apple, plum, pear and apricot trees. Future demonstrations are scheduled at Tralee Tharwa Road Beaver’s That Payload Queanbeyan and Woodbury Button with times listed for each site.

D. Z. Kilepatrick N.S.W. Department of Agriculture E. Cameron Wee Tungerra Cabill Braddon Kilpatrick John Morrison Tralee Tharwa Road E. J. Beaver Queanbeyan Messrs. J. W F. A. Cartwright Woodbury Button

Silky Oak Dominates Flat Race at Races Meeting

In a crowded program Silk Oak wins the flat race with Silver Coat in second and Australian Bee third. Timurkhan and Rubens contend in the Welter Handicap as bets prize four to one. Glenwitch leads the Ancol Handicap with Bulldoser and Jean Stewart following, while bets emphasize Silk Oak and Timurkhan amid tense finishes and necks.

Maxwell Berryman Miss Fiveney Bliver March Trinco McMenamin Timurkhan Pike Rubens McCarten Jubiles Binger Lucky Kid Kaleon Warwick Lad Urangaline Seintilto Fe Honan Barrashot Bantern Ihter Monty Baver Fairy ‘Gift Culpa Gut Theom Monte Chrys Front Vai Rieu Henrie Diva Artine Tal Been Moder Ancol Glenwitch Battle Jean Stewart Hat Baal Delray Verlina Kilferm Patwood Golden Flash Olfpiege Lass Dark Gon Burrandoole Our Promise Glen Witch Lengsk

New Canadian Coin Designs With Royal Collaboration

Ottawa reports a Royal Canadian Mint plan for a new coin series after the Coronation. Designs feature King George VI on the obverse and distinctive reverse motifs for each denomination from one cent to one dollar, including a voyageur canoe, armorials, antlers with Canada, a schooner, a beaver, and a two-leaved maple leaf, each dated for the year.

Ottawa Canada Royal Canadian Mint

Northbrook Maiden Hurdle results at Ascot Vic

In a packed Ascot meeting Northbrook Maiden Hurdle over two miles saw Bong of Bolomon cross the line ahead of Young Stribling and Ryan Mannin Diva. Second division at Glenbervie Malden Handicap noted Spanish Quest and Tongio King among top performers with close finishes and time around 1.141. Finch led Huntingdon Handicap with notable placings for Finch, Hakin, and Mar-Diva.

Northbrook Bolomon J. Blanche J. McKiafin Ryamann Leviaban O'Brien Morris Eh Botti Tain Wile Kioreni Cole Naif Manin Tongio King Koomagah Bee Finch Camietty Hakin Wilson Ton Woodhouse

Canberra Court Finds Calvert Guilty of Dangerous Driving

In Canberra yesterday Judge A Thornton presided as Joseph Calvert a botanist from Braddon faced charges for dangerous driving after failing to yield at an intersection. Ser­geant Bailey testified Calvert admitted cutting the corner at London Circle near Commonwealth Avenue while claiming he was hurrying to the cinema. Several witnesses described the scene including a 40 mph claim later disputed. The court also heard guilty pleas from John Burton Bwain for indecent language at Masonie Hall and Frederick Grant for stealing a rug valued at 29 shillings across from Hotel Ainslie. Calvert’s speed and cornering were central to the case though Calvert denied high speed at the time of the incident.

Canberra A. Thornton Joseph Calvert Braddon Alley Teamr London Thornton Bailey Tere Civic Theatre Watley R. Phippard Toaivert Rgeant Bailey Hin Son Hotel Ainslie Dan Ainslie Alfred Goodson Majura Amelie

Desborough Waller Handicap racing card fragment

Fragmentary racing notes list Anitro Jennings Lord Byron betting by Lora Byron. Diva Anitro O'Neill Penaive Whernside times and odds shown with figures like 80 2 and 36/6. Mentions Tri Mon and wagering terms across a Desborough Waller Handicap entry.

Anitro Jennings Lord Byron Trimon

Federal Golf Club Holds Monthly Challenge Cup Stroke Play

On Saturday June 12 an 18 hole stroke competition will determine the holder of the Monthly Challenge Cup. Conditions will be posted on the club notice board. The draw includes Grimta with R Coggin, G Long with D Williams, R Kennard with J Mallish, Bre es with Rainford, Harper with Anderson, K Carnal with A Crombie, F Jensen with Garnham, G Arthur with F F De Vie, and Sir Geofrey Whisker with T Stanafield.

Rcggine Grimta R. Coggina G. Long D. Willama R. Kennard J. Mallish Brees Andy Rainford Harper , Anderson K. Carnal A Crombie F. Jensen Garnham G. Arthur Geofrey Whisker T. Stanafield

Royal Canberra Club Golf Schedule Features Holiday Weekend

The Royal Canberra Club sets weekend events with par handicap formats for members. On Saturday June 12 Oliver Poonin T A and B divisions compete. Monday June 14 the Mening Pins event uses ball par handicap for club trophies.

Oliver Poonin

Contford Golf Club Announces Time Booking Sheets

A Notice from Contford Golf Club states booking sheets for the trophy event presented by Mr McKenere are now available at the Clubhouse. The item appears amid a garbled report on a steel strike riot inquiry and rights committees with scattered phrases about May 31 and venues.

Contford Golf Chub Sydney McKenere

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