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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1930
Page
3
About 47 600 head penned at Fleming ton yard with(selected consignments. Prices ruled steady to lower with fair general quality, mainly medium. Cattle sales featured 2 800 head forward and mixed classes including sheep and lambs. various steer and heifer quotes appeared, with regional buyers active and prices given in local terms.
Parliament adjourned until Wednesday amid a policy dispute and accusations of political maneuvering. The acting treasurer and various ministers clashed with opposition members over actions, caucus meetings, and the government's ability to meet financial and immigration concerns, signaling a tense political moment.
Empire Marketing Board data from nearly 3,000 shops across large British towns show a sharp rise in Empire butter sales since 1913. More than 2.5 million owt of the increase comes from the Empire, with New Zealand contributing about 20 percent of total imports, and Australia, the Free State, and Denmark also increasing exports.
Assistant Registrar Mr Addison of Melbourne University will deliver the Matriculation Book to Canberra today for the ceremony. About 24 students will sign the book to matriculate, with the event at 4 30 pm at Fort Hall under College and Canberra University Association oversight. Mr Addison will stay in Canberra for several days to confer with College staff on university relations.
Broken Hill reports unrest among Aborigines amid lingering mistreatment claims. Local observers cite ongoing discrimination and deteriorating relations as authorities face pressure to address grievances on health and welfare.
Melbourne owners withdrew Thursday Rigstoon from the Melbourne Cup amid veterinary concerns. A Caulfield surgeon confirmed the horse is sick and unlikely to race, leaving trainers and bookmakers adjusting bets and expectations for the race.
A large guard stands over Phar Lap in Melbourne as connections deny any attempt to injure him by steering a car into his path during training. The report notes trepidation over the horse’s safety and claims no foul play was involved.
Melbourne Thursday racing list shows Phar Lap as top favourite with a long roster of contenders including Tresila Carinae Vellman Nulian Balloon King Boulton John Judhan Donald Shadow King Firat Acre Star God Becond Wind and Trwrtation Wapilly Some Quilty Murai in the betting pool. Cantata Bake wo Pannta Wis Tore Pelwun Mullion The Gay Mutineer Killiney Myatic Peak Pruce Viol and Boulton also feature among contenders.
In Toronto on a Wednesday a share broker, I. W. O McRoway, pleaded guilty to ten bucketing charges and was fined 10000 dollars, with partner Harv Mills fined 50000. Nolloway and Milyud Co, the brokerage, was disbanded in January after schemes to defraud the public.
GOULBURN STOCK SALES W H Wheatley reports about 1200 fat shorn were yarded for Wednesday’s sales at Goulburn with fat descriptions about 1d dearer than last week and woolly sheep at value levels. yarding quality was average with more woolly wethers. Several consignments of crossbred and merino wethers and cows noted with prices ranging from 8d to 12s, bulls and steers also listed, market steady to firm.
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