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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1929
Page
2
Palmolive blends famous beauty oils of olive and palm to soothe pores and prevent blemishes. It promises a smooth creamy lather for facial cleansing and bathing, selling for 6d a cake with a free sample offer from Colgate Palmolive Pete Co. Ltd in Sydney.
Melbourne report quotes Mr. J. 8. Niall, chairman of direct ore of Goldsborough Mort and Coy, saying London wool prices are about 30 percent lower than last year though little carryover from the last clip remains. He cites artificial fabrics as a factor reducing wool values while noting manufacturers are integrating more wool into production.
Prices for hides and wool were listed with broad declines in most grades. Prime hides remained firm for some animals while lower grades fell, with country hides and lamb pelts quoted across multipled ranges. Rabbit skins and kittens showed weak demand though browns were slightly steadier.
The Rpwom today placed men as favourites for the Rpwom meeting with Nightmareh and Paquite among leading contenders. The list includes many entries such as Royal Dike St Bright Giaw and Rackse, with other names like Gonto Tov Sudorus and Royal Pravour also noted.
Sydney report on horse racing concerns with Adrian’s March and Andrd Hornex bleeding after a Saturday gallop. Trainers express alarm as Hornex steadies at Randwick with further bleeding feared, while Habaxhon shows signs of recovery after a separate scan.
Local racing notes report a list of scratched horses including Nina Blankney Quince and Royal Money tied to the Metropolitan event. The page records a move away from certain runners at the Epsom meeting today with officials confirming the changes.
A government minister details conflicting reports on Angora rabbit fur prices and market demand. He cites a London query to the Agent General, noting limited buyers for Angora wool and a shift toward Havana chinchilla markets, with prices and grades described. The discussion underscores weak Angora wool demand and uncertain fur market prospects.
In Bradford a remarkable family reunion brought together three brothers with a combined 217 years of ages. John Pearce Smith IT Frederick George Smith 7% of New Zealand and Arthur Tuith 61 shared a dinner, tracing roots from the tin industry downturn that sent John and Frederick abroad as youths. John now has six married daughters 32 grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Frederick has five married daughters and several grandchildren.
Derby horse note states Phar Lap will not run in the Melbourne Cup this year. Mr H Telford adds no one with authority advised backing him. He notes Phar Lap has equal support with Cruvis, but betting was at owners’ risk. No immediate withdrawal is planned.
At the Homebush mleyard a busy day saw 44,000 sheep and lambs penned with steady competition and a firmer market for decortions. Cattle yarding reached 3500 with steady trends and generally unchanged valuers from last Thursday. Wethers lambs and cattle descriptions show varied prices across offerings.
A fragmented schedule lists country and sporting seasons, various music items, stock exchange updates, weather, and talks. It mentions an organ recital, cooking segment, and child friendly programming with scattered names and times amid unclear OCR text.
In a dispute at YONEY court Merbert and John Davis contest the will of David Levi, heir to Daviews Company profits. They seek a larger share from an estate valued around £100,000 with £400 annuities and £106,000 remaining to be distributed to charities. The will reportedly disfavored other sons and caused family business disruption.
Fragmentary report describes a truck collision with a train in Walla Walla. Details are garbled with unclear names and actions, but the incident involved a lorry and rail crossing, prompting hazard notes and local reaction.
obscure OCR text lists times and names in a dated broadcast style. It mentions TAR Melbourne, Palko, home, walk fashion, dinner, Act Play Might Is, vocal segment times 1.14 to 10.40, and various stray phrases giving a fragmentary schedule.
A local report identifies Clare Tierra, 48, charged with possession related to alleged robbery proceeds. The case notes she was remanded and scheduled to appear before the court. Details describe the defendants’ connection to the hold up and the ongoing proceedings.
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