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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
2
A garbled notice references a study event in Honolulu with mentions of individuals and a planned May 8 party. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the fragment indicates an organized gathering or study context with several proper nouns and dates.
A muddled report describes the Lord Mayor of London fund and Weshembey unit involvement in a financial disbursement totaling 21,686,880. The text references miners, a unit named The Tonk Mayors, and a reaction from the United Gay Hoot, but the details are garbled and unclear.
A government auction or sale of coal is reported with limited details. The text notes a Commonwealth government action linked to the sale, mentions the Broken Military Ltd, and a low price per ton, but provides no verified confirmation of the sale or the reward.
Fragmentary golf notes describe players at a Hammand Te prude event. Mentions include Coed teams, a Harton course, and incoming rounds. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate multiple players competing and a ten round format.
An unclear London report describes a lively scene surrounding a royal or ceremonial horse event. The text references spectators and a major victory or notable moment, with scattered names and details that are difficult to parse. The piece conveys excitement and public interest in the event.
London theaters face a rising threat from talkies spreading across the city. Managers, led by theater and commercial leaders, warn the sound film wave could drive audiences away and press for a united plan to counter the cinema menace.
A mangled news fragment from Vancouver and Fort William recounts multiple violent events. It mentions murder attempts, a woman named La Hae and a player on tour, a possible shooting, and a family attacked in Fort William with a mother choking and a child heard saying Mama during the incident. The text is partial and garbled.
The Sydney wool sale for the day saw 1 760 bales offered with about 19 291 bales sold at auction and 1 206 privately. Returns showed wool withdrawn at current rates with limited demand, Continental Yorkshire sections driving competition. Prices ranged from 21 to 25 pence per pound with some crossbreeing at higher rates.
Auction at Bombala cleared sheep and cattle with buyers Wonder and Catthorpe Lida. Lots included 21 four year olds and prime lots. Prices ranged, and overall turnout was strong with notable bids and a solid sale result.
Amid conflicting views, officials debate a potential embargo on sheep exports. Key figures from Australia and South Africa weigh economic impacts, with industry leaders warning of consequences for competition and markets. The memo hints at policy considerations and potential disruption of ongoing trade.
Sydney Wednesday report from the Rosebery meeting describes the handicap event won by Magsman. The card lists novice and other divisions with multiple pony racing results, starting prices, times, and margins, highlighting Magsman as the primary winner with a two-length victory at a rapid time.
Tamworth crowds witnessed the principal event the elt ton Uandican at C400. May over a tile and a quarter, with DA VETABE leading Hoy, Lord Kanner, and others earlier in the program.
Sydney court hears a case about a mare named Greenie linked to Weedgutlty at Meuindle and Broken Hill. The narrative describes a parade in court, with testimony suggesting the horse was the subject of a dispute over ownership and identity dating from 1922 to 1929, including attendance at a Broken Hill ride and a decision that Greenie was the mare in question.
A muddled report describes Royunhy appealing in a care case before the Saiarter Seniors Coit tatey. The woman, Wa am man In Jeottet, faced potential release conditions with various names and associations linked to the underworld. The text mixes names, dates, and actions with unclear outcomes and a challenged sentence reportedly reduced.
A French cruiser is set to visit Hobart and Wellington in Australian waters as part of a diplomatic voyage. The Morning Metro reports expected port calls, crew exchanges, and potential joint exercises with local forces during the visit period.
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