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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 03, 1932
Page
4
A distressed man, driven by hunger and despair, commits violence after an incident involving broken windows and threats. The victim, Walsh, bleeds as Dr. Alvaander and Verniquet attend, but Walsh’s weak condition suggests recovery is unlikely.
Rosebery pony races in Sydney report an inquiry into interference in the first division of the Myths. Apprentice M akeuule, aboard Flaby, was suspended after a collision with Tar In the Welter Mile. J Carroll, rider of abode, was hospitalized for observation following the incident. Winners and times listed for each race include Fourteen-One Handicap, Flying Handicap, and Welter Mile with Greenwhich and Arotta among top finishers.
A fragmented report notes galvanised iron duty justified by manufacturers in MNHELROPENE. The text references an application supporting 11 retention of tariff on imported iron. The source shows confusion and garbled names but indicates a tariff debate and price decline for imported iron.
In Glen Innes on Monday Mrs Chaffey testified at the inquest into the death of her husband Alfred Chaffey who was shot dead near Hamun on April 26. She described hearing a stone strike a fence and a horse sound near the lane and said she did not know a motive. The inquest was adjourned to a later date.
A colonial style notice invites readers to request a free sample with no cost for packing and postage. The advertisement lists Colgate Palmolive Peet Co Ltd in Sydney, Box 2701C GPO, and hints at a limited time offer.
Light penning of sheep and cattle at Kiemington saleyard saw steady competition and generally little change from the prior week. Quality was fair with wethers and ewes common, buyers active for small yards. prices ranged in the low to mid tens for sheep and cattle grading from inferior to medium quality with cows around 1 to 1.6 and bulls near 0.7 to 0.9.
Market notes show fluctuating prices for wool and hides with varied demand. Higher grades sold solidly while lower qualities eased. calf bringing and yearling sales mixed, withcountry hides and lambs quoted at multiple shilling levels and tonnage ranges.
An average selection including TH716 halen was offered at the wool mules day. Of hin number 9.847 were sold at auction and a further X74 privately. Compared with last week, today's market showed higher activity and demand across descriptions. Prices ranged with figures like 2010, 4d, and 101d amid overall varied rates.
The Queanbeyan stock sale reports complete clearance at Guewnbeyan with cattle and sheep moved to strong buyers. Cattle and goats dominated the yard, with totals around 3,600 by 240 in yards and prices ranging as buyers take nearly all offerings. Next sale set for May 12 with a large yarding and active demand expected.
Canberra's National Capital League proposes shifting a season end to November involving leading officials to elevate Commonwealth prestige. The plan seeks endorsement from government leaders, with Prime Minister and Territory officials expected at a ceremony.
The Manuka club directed its energies to preparations ahead of the season opening. Committee and players met at Manuka headquarters to finalize team roles, coaching positions, and announced selections. Newcomers and veterans were noted, with several players transferring from other clubs and a focus on strengthening the squad.
Scribbled lines mention mothers hands and heat related needs with garbled product names and vague references to a maker. It hints at a catalog style list of remedies and household items, plus a stray company cue and misspelled place names. The readable bits suggest a historical ad snippet with dubious clarity.
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