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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 19, 1944

Page

4

Grave position of Queensland drought impact noted

Vice-president J Moynick says exaggerated drought claims circulated in the south. Sennica of the State Wat notes drought spreading to the north by coastal areas. In the affected region about 4000 sheep are reported beyond cattle and horses. Moynick says meat targets of one million cattle and four million sheep may not be met. Questionnaires sent to 033 graziers show 2 permanent and 1,000 temporary needs identified.

J. Moynick Graziera

Champion Axemen to Appear at Braidwood Rodeo

More than 40 of Australia’s top axemen are expected to showcase their skill at the Braidwood rodeo in southern New South Wales. Notable competitors from across the state and Sydney, including Manny McCarthy and Leo Apo, will join local champions Bill Johnaston and Neville Fensom. The event, in aid of the Red Cross, will start at 10 a.m. with a ball to follow.

Australia New South Wales Cof's South Coant Leo Apo Peter Kirk Mount #ilaon Snowy Richardson Sydney Shepgerd Bros Marulan Goulburn Learing Amos Murrill Lionel Car- Hidge Austrasia Whonlao Braidwood Bill Johnaton Bilton Parker Neville Fensom New Zealand Milton Parker Hobart Ciay Queanbeyan Leo Appo Ivan Roberts N.E.W Axemen's Association Aurelia BU Johnston

Greyhound Racing at Queanbeyan Club Meeting

The Queanbeyan and District Club announces divisions and races for its meeting. Notable entries include Chief Admiral, County Cap, Battle Cloud, Ivy Glen in the fourth division and Botany Boy, Neil's Daughter in maidens. Also listed are Smart Betsy, Valiant Lad, Jazz Player and Mine Postage among others for various divisions.

Queanbeyan Iudy Chief Admiral County Cap Chief Away Battle Cloud Lord Anthony Postal Unit Chief Stark Botany Boy Neil Slater Call Banjo's Gift Supreme Miss Smart Betsy Bon of Valiant Lad Marabou Reema Speed Wannabou Nellie MeGes Boniva Gay Doughboy Flash Taffeta Mi Lines Bemarocca Kiora'a Imag Jazz Min Falcon Big Kent Lady Biondeen Arnett Silent Blonde Rome Cash Duke Prince Kent

Peterson Edges Green In Sydney Boxing Bout At Leichhardt

Ken Peterson from Queens land outpoints Red Green over 12 rounds at Leichhardt Stadium in Sydney. Green was penalized briefly in round five. the event was otherwise uneventful as staff from the Sydney Turf Club and Melbourne noted secretaryship developments and VATLC officials.

Sydney Ken Peterson Queensland Green Leichhardt Sydney Turf Club Melbourne Harry Way Ture CU Way Vat.c Tve VRC

Goulburn Stock Sale Reports Mixed Sheep Demand

Wheatley reports about 16 000 sheep sold at the Goulburn sale on Tupaday. Yarding included over 6 000 crossbred weaners from district breeders. A mixed sex hornless Border Leicester lot sold for a high price. Crossbred weaners mostly bought by Riverine breeders with prices supported by better southern markets. Merino ewes showed some gains while aged sheep remained hard to sell at the money.

W. 1 Wheatley Goulburn Tupaday Wweanersrom Unahorn Crim Mraara McAllater Beng Wollongang W Southern

Homebush Stock Sale Lights Sheep and Lamb Market

Sydney buyers at Flemington Saleyards saw only 29 070 head forward with fair competition and a light penning. Overall yarding reached 1 028 head with fair competition. cows were well supplied and eased below the day’s rates while other classes edged up slightly. Quotations list webher, lambs, and prime cattle with varied prices. noted a theft case involving Ronald Anderson, 39, and a large burglary with beef values impacted by the incident.

Sydney Flemington Saleyarde Melbourne Webher Geal Im-Enes Lamba Hagger i Ronald Anderson Prima Bullocka Dium

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