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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1936
Page
3
Wool Substitutes No Danger to Wool Industry Says Manufacturer
Sir Montague Burton a Leeds clothing maker touring Sydney says Australian wool prices must stay reasonable before substitutes threaten wool. He tested substitutes including a wool and artificial silk blend and found no viable alternative likely to replace wool. risk to Australian growers remains price driven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Montague Burton
Leeds
Torredon Hall
Transport Safety Week Aims At Reducing Daily Injuries
In Sydney on Monday officials announced a budget of £18,000 for this year to boost police traffic control as part of Safety Week. The plan emphasizes discretion over ruthlessness and highlights transport forms from a Roman coach to modern motor engineering. The statement stresses ongoing concerns about injuries and urges measured, safer transport practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Ember
Comanes d. Bend Fils
Alot
Bruner
Trafic
Cobb and Co
Menin Lions Arrive For Australian War Museum Display
The famed Menin Gate Lions, damaged in Ypres battles, arrived in Canberra and are prepared for exhibition at the Australian National War Museum. Secretary Treloar said no deceptive restoration will be used, noting one lion lost a part of its anatomy and a cast from the twin will replace the missing section to allow natural resting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian National War Museum
Ypres
Canberra
War Museum
Treloar
Legalised Theft Judge Condemns Bus in Newcastle
Judge Nield denounced a Transport Authority act as legalised theft in a Newcastle case involving Sem Mak56 a fish hawker charged with breaking and entering. Makins received no compensation for his lost omnibus service as the judge ordered six months’ detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Nield
Ackaan
Makins
Australian cyclist to circle continent in three years
Mr W A Mackiey plans a 1500 mile bicycle trip around Australia starting from Canberra. He expects the voyage to take about three years, travelling with a highly equipped bike featuring a six valve wireless set cinema camera projector and extensive dry gear. The route will pass towns including Rownsville Newcastle and Sy and he will collect municipal seals at each stop before returning to Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A Mackiey
Hla
Canberra
Australia
Gees Oaks
Newcastle
Canterra
Mackle
Auticipal
Australian trade minister eyes lifting fruit export ban
A report by Australian Trade Minister Mr C. E. Cutlahley to the Department of Commerce argues removal of the export ban on low grade Australian fresh fruit to Netherlands India could boost consumption and prices. It suggests slight population growth and longer European stays may lift demand, with improved buying power aiding sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands
India
Aioner
C. E. Cutahley
Ina
Hi Bee
Mae
Bracketed Text Shows Bankrupt Records Failure
Fragmentary OCR note reports failure to keep books and net filing details in a bankruptcy case. The partial line hints at official records and penalties for improper bookkeeping.
Round the World Racers Reach New York Offices
Reported as two racers completing their journey to New York on Monday. Miss Kilullen finished in 24 days 12 hours 61 minutes and Kiernan in 24 days 14 hours 20 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New. York
Federal Golf Club faces criticism from Advisory churn
President Mr. Stansfield argued critics are out of touch with recent club developments. Since August, a new committee has grown membership to 50 in under three months, offering pro rata reductions to attract beginners and planning joint improvements with the race club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal’ Golf “Club
Churnell
T" Stansfield
Kwhen
Statisfield
Federal Golf
Australia
Victoria Park Horse Racing Entries and Handicaps
A fragmented list of horse names, jockeys, and handicap numbers appears to outline entries and handicaps for race events at Victoria Park. The text includes several horse titles such as Heracles, Glory Girl, Rajah, and Black Fern, with associated numbers and notes suggesting starting times and race types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NPE
Gharies G ' Kreaby
Divikia
Heracles
Fraulein
Pearl Clare
Glory
Jeanne
Fernacre
Green Isle
Ruetler
Trick
Glenwitch
Stalin
Lord Sun
Bonnie Ricn
Duke Son
Patusan
Lynford
T.gay
Quilerin
Australian Labour critic backed by Lyons on trade policy
The article records Mr Lyons defending the government stance on trade policy amid Labour criticism. It quotes Beasley and notes strong Australian opinion supporting the policy, with emphasis on imperial ties and Commonwealth cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beasley
M. P
Lyons
Ulet
London
Phisscountry
Sommionwealth
Iiner Peat Hope
Boxing News Card Jabbed Through Tongue Twists
A garbled boxing note mentions a fighter named George Smedley and a bout described with misread terms like Emipion and Rushcutter. The fragment hints at a championship context and postgong action, lacking clear dates or outcomes.
Pharmacy chain meeting in Sydney plans action
Sydney chemists intend to hold a meeting in Sydney on Monday to demand immediate action to prevent disruption. The Boots chain and allied retailers organize the session with representatives to discuss the book trade and retail concerns amid a broader controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Erg
Defence Council
Will
AES
Shepplats
Ives
Heine Fas
Exomen Roy Pl Mont
Boots Cheapany Tormencing
Radio rights clash over Victoria Park racetrack use
The Equity court heard neighbours dispute about land use at Victoria Park Racine Grounds Co Ltd. Lawyers debated lawful residential and industrial development with judges intervening. The case adjourned to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Flannery
Victoria Park Raciine
Noripal
Tallors- Land
Akeet
Bon Iy
K.C
Algo
Cod
Taylor's
Land
Judga
Hoonsy
Scratching Notes From Sydney Racing Circuits
The report lists race figures and horses including Royal Messenger Steel Spear Ramdin Wykeham Salamander Prittle Prattle intruder Silver Reign Conandle Golden Light and mentions Golden Promise in all engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
WRC
Melbourne
Cap
Royal Messenger
Steel
Wykeham
Prittle
Intruder
Conandale
Mala Works Well Melbourne Colt Recovers From Shoulder Trouble
Mala completed a workout at Plemington with trainer Mr H E Russell noting the colt’s soreness has eased from muscular shoulder trouble and responds to massage treatment. The report confirms a positive early recovery trajectory for the horse Mau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Mala
Plemsington
H. el, Russell
Wee Ag
Dt Tabpearg
Golden Promise Scratched From Melbourne Cup
Golden Promise was withdrawn from plans to race in the Melbourne Cup as leg trouble persisted. Reports note trainer decision by Cox and mention Queen of Song leader Dedart in related context, with Buatard slated to run in the Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Allev
Shakespeare
Ledser
Shakexphare Adaes and Desert Chief in Desert Contest
Adaes points, Mala, Queen of Song, and Crusader lead a rugged field including Desert Chief Dark Chief and Fort Worth contenders. Meera, Amalia, and Prince Dirusia show effort as race notes drift through a chaotic listing of names and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakexphare
Adaes
Mala
Queen of Song
Rob Roy
Silwar
Atan Beer al Ease
Sarckerle
Meera
Crusader
Amalia
Prince
Dirusia
Kniebl
Brill
France
Avourite Son
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