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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 25, 1934

Page

3

Wool Sales Report Shows Moderate Market Advance

The Farmers and Greaser's Co op auction summary records wool sales with fluctuating descriptions and irregularities. Bales priced around 12d to 14d with several lots noted by seller names, including Ren, Carrigan, Watts, and Doran, in varying weights and conditions.

Trarts Siucceuutnt V. Carrigan Wold D.M- Allen Oom Burningenwalte Baler Nor Metaniigal Warlaton Dings 08 Ite Wit Civrian Dolea Anti Ant Maeer Halen Ana CP Doran Gara Haley Woom Maher Wand Maren Sam Til Baten

Higher Sydney Wool Prices Tumble Amid Dusty Market Reports

Higher Sydney prices dominated the wool market with improved trade, though lines remained dusty. Bradford led competition with strong support from Anon and the Continent as Grenamervna Meee topped the fleece prices for five bales from Boom. Overall offerings totalled 11 569 bales with 10 726 sold and 128 disposed privately.

Sydney Westnonday Clase Bradford Anon

Forced to Lie Trial Motion in Sydney Central Court

In Sydney at the Central Court Frank Farley aged 26 and Leane Price aged 28 were committed for trial on charges of attempting to persuade and induce Jack Percy Stevens to make a safe statement on oath in Quarter Sessions. The case relates to the Angus and Coote diamond robbery. Stevens told police he was threatened with death if he did not swear a false statement. Flo, who faced perjury charges, said he had been terrified but was acquitted.

Sydney Central Court Frank, Farley Leane Price Jack Percy Stevens Stevens Les Flo

Charges by Monahan at Companies Commission inquiry

At the Companies Commission, Mr Monahan KC stated that witnesses attempted to stifle the truth during the inquiry. He claimed Mr Melnnes employed men with known records and described the system of obtaining money as the worst go-getting method. Mr Fuller defended company officials and noted the book and register correctly recorded all debenture transactions.

Sydney Companies Commission Monahan K.C Melnnes Fuller

Basic Wage Rise Declared by New South Wales Commission

The late Industrial Commission announced new basic wages for six months: £3 7s 6d per male and £1 16s 8d per female, up from prior levels. A living wage is set every six months based on a family of four. The commission will also determine a standard of living on a scientific basis after hearing the Public Servants Association demand a higher living standard. The panel includes Mr Justice Brown and Justices Cantor and Webb.

Sydney Industrial Commission Justice Brown Public Servants’ Association Public Sarvants Association Walt Brown Ahly Bir Cantor and Webb

Clergy Conference in Sydney Examines Religious Social Issues

The Arch Diocese of Sydney clergy held a Wednesday gathering in Cathedral Chapter Hall to discuss Catholic children attending non-Catholic schools for sustenance and bush children receiving religious instruction by correspondence. The meeting urged government action to relieve distress in poor districts and to boost relief work.

Sydney Arch Waled Wan Hekl Bush

Wheat by grade debated by Farmers and Settlers Association

The annual conference urged selling wheat by grade and the motion was sent to the Department of Agriculture. Minister Mr Main said careful consideration had been given to the issue and investigations would precede a definite decision. He noted that the Wheat Dominions’ position could not always provide days of advance notice for future alloy closures.

Sydney Farmers and Settlers’ Association Department of Agriculure Main

Ambulance Calls Few in Goulburn District Day

The Goulburn District Ambulance with 12 officers and nursing sisters led by Superintendent Wingster handled day duties thoroughly with few calls. A 15 year old Muriel Penney fainted at Parliament House after His Royal Highness arrival and received aid from a Beoutmaster Moran attended Beattts luncheon at Reid Park provided first aid at the station. Dr Cumpston praised ambulance services and noted equipment and road readiness for Gelbure after 6 o'clock.

Goulburn Wingster Royal Parliament House Muriel Penney Vif Queanbeyan Wen Reid Park Cumpston Gelbure

Wilson's Meat Company eyes Australian branches visit

The Wilson's Meat Company, a leading Chilean beef firm, handles imported South American shipments and chilled beef from Australia. A company representative will travel to Australia to visit all states and explore establishing Australian branches.

London Tuenay Wilson's, Meat Company Lealing Chierga Australia Auatralian

Raiding Sampans Sydney Treaday

The Bishop of Carpentaria announces arrival in Sydney amid turmoil following attacks by Japanese sampans from Burma. He notes Australia’s navy patrols and urges calm as southern waters face threats while northern waters are validated.

Sydney Treaday Carpentaria Payies Burmesa Australia

Colonial Sugar Refining Directors Plan Capital Increase

Directors at a general meeting of Colonial Sugar Refining Company announce plans to capitalize reserves and undistributed earnings. They will issue additional shares to raise capital from 7,000,000 to 11,000,008 pounds with a November 8 date for the new issue and forthcoming dividend.

Sydney Colonial Sugar Refining Company Unir

Fight to wage united health drive amid plague fears

A conference urged joint action against rising disease, calling for scientific resources to combat epidemics. It stressed school children learning conduct and discussed sexual instruction, proposing biology be taught and parental guidance before adolescence to prevent unsafe behavior.

Sydney Toalay Marragery Jehildren Harvie Sutton Spo

Canberra Boost From New Road Guide Publication

The new NAMA Road Guide titled Home Highway Melbourne to By ney aids Melburne and NSW motorists. It includes a Canberra map and a route from Yass to Canberra then Goulburn in two of seventeen special road before you maps. The Federal Capital attractions are detailed and the guide costs one shilling at bookstalls.

Melbourne Byney Sydney New South Wales Prince's Highway Albury Biaely Canberra Yass Goulburn

Richardson Wins N.8.W. Professional Golf Championship

Richardson won the N.8.W. professional golf championship at Bonnie Doon links with a total aggregate of 205. M. L. Kelly finished second with 210 and Souter tied for third with 230.

Sydney Richardson Bonnie Doon Links M. L. Kelly Souter Toint

Wheat prices and Canada aid to farmers amid global financial tension

Ottawa reports the Prime Minister pledging that no group of hankers will ruin Canadian wheat producers while England abandons the gold standard. He notes European factory interests have faced speculative losses over the past thirty five years similar to the public debt.

Ottawa Hennetty Bank of

Severe Storm Hits Canberra With Heavy Rain and Flooding

A severe storm swept Canberra causing heavy rain and humid conditions. Winds rose sharply before 6 PM with vivid lightning and thunder. The downpour triggered floods and rising waters as streams swelled and rivers overflowed in the town area. By 8 PM the sky cleared slightly but intermittent showers persisted through the evening.

Tightioye Towsiyi

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