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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1933
Page
3
Sydney Monday reports the keenest competition across all wool sectors as prices rise by 71 to 10 percent from last week’s Brisbane levels. Gumatacka and crossbreds show strong demand with good clearances. Greasy wool sold at 25 1d, with wethers and other lots fetching varied rates. six bales of the clip also traded.
Early Monday two men attempted to blow a safe at J M Grant’s avery in Sydney. A watchman saw them packing bags around the safe and notified Darlinghurst police, but the suspects escaped before officers arrived. Six bags were set to deaden an explosion and the fuse was found in the safe keyhole. The crooks showed expertise. another attempt at the same safe failed months ago.
The page lists racing events including the Kensington Stakes Handicap with numerous entrants such as Te start at 10 Antrepil and Fernplove, plus a Jumpers Flat Race with eligible applicants for primary employment and local secretary notices. Other items cover Flying Handicap divisions with start times from 1 80 to 4 10, and various horse names like Bronze Court and Golden Flash, indicating a busy race meeting with multiple divisions and entrants.
Fragmented market summary notes wool sales with bids, prices, and top lots. Mentions of buyers and brokers, including references to "GFA" and "Wrothers," with days of trading, prices advancing and notable offerings. Includes scattered names like Arthur Knowley and W. J. Turner and mentions of buyers in Sydney.
Canberra officials discuss public hotel needs and private enterprise role after concerns that two existing hotels lack sufficient capacity. Advisory Council notes private entrants may be invited if public options fail, with government review of hospitalities policy and potential hotel replacement plans.
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From Queanbeyan Moore's Colts beat Jurew by 162 runs in a twelve-a-side match rearranged for two boys to play. Lewin and Hinckaman featured for Moore who relied on Kearney's 22 and Mowatt's 43 overs for the victors as the Burra were dismissed after a late collapse.
Danley replies at advisory council meeting about the new cemetery for interments. He notes financial powers of the New Cemetery Project must be eliminated before passage of the ordinance, causing a temporary hold on opening.
A recent examination held by the Conservatorium of Music featured students earning various grades and credits across piano cello violin and theory. Notable achievers include Doria Stohomed Becklin Jonsson Molly Ties treaty Grie, Aileen Clowry Ruthlees Mestalion Nancy-Tetase Var Roundle Ho ten Brinner Nancy Cook Betty Gunn Paul Clowry Kath een McMahon and others in grades IV V VI and honours.
Fifty three police recruits began training in Sydney with the mayor and commission members in attendance. Notables from the force, including George Golding and HW Tuyner, observed the ceremony. Recruits face three years of strict study and exams, with limited personal time and potential for dismissal if they fail. It notes allowances and marriage restrictions during training.
A coronial inquiry opened into the death of Catherine Dormas, 44, at Windsor on July. Witnesses described a fatal injury allegedly caused by a man with a weapon. Police obtained a warrant for further investigation as the inquest proceeds with hospital testimony and not yet conclusions.
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