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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1933
Page
4
Global financial and political events have influenced wool demand and values. As tensions ease, wool prices improve for most types, with buyers regaining courage. Sales in Brisbane are scheduled for March 27–30 and in Sydney on April 4, 24 and May 4.
The Sydney wool market opened firm with strong demand led by Bradford and continental buyers. Combed wools and fine wool showed a rising trend, with Greasymerino at 20d for four bales from Waleha amid an offering of 11,796 bales and private sales of 2494 bales. The electh series wool sale will begin on April and conclude on May 3, with a total of ha (or holes) to be offered.
The Attorney General fixed a trial date of March 29 for Eric Roland Craig charged with the murder of Beanie OConnor in National Park. Judge Rogers will preside with Justice James not hearing the case.
In Lithgow on Tuesday an old law was invoked against William Norman Langford on a charge connected to aiding Kenneth Wiles to escape from the lock up. Langford was committed for trial.
Thoroughly renovated pianos with guaranteed tone quality offered at £65 and up. Easy terms available. Write to Paling's 338 Grove Street Sydney for particulars or see local agent.
Printed and published by C. J. Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press oof Australia at the registered offer of the company Ainslie Canberra.
In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr Corserau asked the Postmaster General Mr Parkhill about dictaphones for news receipt by country newspapers. Parkhill said the dictaphone could be used for press messages until June 30 and that the device lowers costs by about 30 percent versus spoken word. The issue remains under consideration with a mid April deputation and broader revenue concerns for the government.
Police search for a woman believed to be Nellie Cameron and Frank Green after a man and woman reportedly helped her flee Newcastle Hospital last night. Green had been banned from the state for a month, and Cameron had an outstanding arrest warrant for absconding from ball.
At Gosford a crowded program featured close finishes across divisions. Milma led betting at 4 to 1 in a Moratorium event, with Martingale at 12 to 1 and Lady Vamp among numerous contenders in lively trots and hurdles.
A large sum was wagered at Gosford Races today on Allen Cold and Alice Gold in a tense stretch run. The bookmaker Li faced bets and the crowd watched as the leader battled to hold position near the finish.
Rain halted the cricket at Wellington as the England side and Wellbeton could not start today. The match now resumes tomorrow due to persistent rain.
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