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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1933
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text discusses a trade treaty and markets for Australian seatoe tures. It mentions enforcement, agreements, and the impact on Australian land and trade status, suggesting uncertain future conditions amid incomplete details and garbled wording.
Debate on the agreement favouring New Zealand in wartime trade. figures show exports to New Zealand and Australia, with Australia supplying mainly machinery and heavy goods. The bill aims for preferential rates, promising improved exchange and a higher New Zealand share of imports while highlighting 1941-42 trade values and projections.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an English MP's flight to Australia from Belgium or Wednesday flight details. Names and places are uncertain, with garbled terms like Sermalane Parental City and Crwroed Grewie. The item hints at a long journey, luggage including violins and a violinist, aboard a plane ready to depart England.
A pawn broker named Maurice Lanetey was shot dead in his shop. Two men fled but were pursued. one was limed and handed to officials. A brother and a female relative of Tangles were later seen near the rear of the shop. a man named Langsey Calkins was questioned as police arrived.
A chaotic Victorian Park maiden event reports winners and placings across divisions. Horses such as Woodruen Viva, Plains Handicape, and Henn Maar figure with varying margins, jockeys unnamed, and time 65 seconds, highlighting near terms and finishes. The card includes betting odds, finish order, and multiple scratches, reflecting a dense racing page summary.
Melbourne racing brief from Wednesday notes scratches for Berole Fader and Altunigw, narrowing field prospects at the Melbourne Cup meeting. Public betting moves seen as trainers adjust lineups ahead of the race date.
Muddled report says owner Whitney cancelled a match and halted talks after a €15,000 deal collapsed. Negotiations broke, leading to a shipment of assets to Whitney’s Kentucky farm and a disputed debt of £25,000.
A report notes a larger wheat harvest influencing Mr Lyons and his expectations from a market agreement. The piece discusses farming prospects, economic implications, and potential shifts in sentiment tied to agricultural output.
The Commonwealth Government outlined a small general increase in the federal base wage effective from November 1, based on the price index data for the three months ending September 30. The report discusses international wheat agreements, export limits, and negotiations involving Australia and Argentina, with the aim to stabilize prices and regulate shipments amid weather and market conditions. Leaders and ministers commented on trade discussions, export controls, and the potential impact on domestic harvests and global demand.
Legislative debate records a move to cut whisky duties for blending and a reduction of 2 shillings per gallon on blended spirits. The motion, moved by Mr. Fikey Wah, seeks to adjust rates to align with prior imports and negotiate with guardians of public revenue. The text notes amendments reducing whisky for blending by 7 pence per gallon and other related tax changes.
A distorted historical report outlines postwar concerns about wire netting imports and price impacts. It notes government measures, industry dependence on protection, and potential effects on consumers, farmers, and employment if duties shift or are removed.
The report details a police inquiry into a Melbourne incident involving Weitiealay Whee and a Pasear in the Prarridgs. It notes a suspect denying marriage entanglements and mentions Detective Pum and an associate, with testimony suggesting a payment incentive linked to a police recovery.
A damaged ad-like fragment touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a cure for sluggish liver function and digestive issues. The text mentions fatigue, dullness, and constipation while claiming the product strengthens digestion and relieves bodily burden. It reads as a period-era remedy pitch with sensational health claims.
Mr J. Ja Green, agriculture instructor at the NSW Department of Agriculture, forwards a detailed report on wheat varieties tested in the Territory. Six varieties showed value, with promising results from manuring and pasture cropping. farmers adopt several lines, and a wheat yield competition has been introduced. Demonstrations planned on December to show proper husbandry and fiber yields, with strong farmer interest and inquiries to The Interior for Mr Green’s review.
Ten miners were killed and nine injured when slate fell at the Keyes Coke Mine. A freight car derailment caused by the collapse trapped workers, with several others presumed hospitalized. Rescue teams and local officials coordinated efforts at the mine site.
Unclear fragment references a Reuters World Rearview item and a compilation of overpass intelligence. The text mentions Avereslio and New Zestend with vague names Chie inaus and athriphte tharsite, lacking coherent details or events. The readable portion does not establish a specific incident or outcome.
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