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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1928
Page
4
Markets report Sussex Street where foodstuffs are in rich demand due to visitors for the European confluence. Prices quoted include Butter 196d retail 2s 0d, Cheese 11d to 14d per lb, and various grains, perishables, and flour per ton or per bushel with catalogued retail surcharges.
A shipment of 20 000 cases of Tinmanian apples was due to arrive at the Sydney fruit market today. Quotations for other fruits and vegetables include Seville oranges, pineapples, strawberries, beans, cauliflowers, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers and more with varied prices per bushel, dozen, or half case.
Winchconbe Carson Ltd reports lower merino values and declines across crossbreds at the past week's Sydney buyers, with full wool and lambs varying by grade. Tallow and hide markets show softer demand, calfskins active in price ranges, and overall supplies indicate a subdued market.
A Sydney Stock Exchange bulletin lists diverse investments from Commonwealth Loans and Australian shares to mining, silver lead zinc, tin and New Guinea stocks. It notes prices, commodities, and traders such as Anthony Hordern and British Tobacco, reflecting a broad trading session.
A fragmented stock sale note reports 38 869 sheep and flock stock at Homebush declining in value. Quality varied with irregular descriptions. yearlings and heavies priced down while waning demand hit ewes and wethers. Cattle yarded with low to moderate weights also under bid. Quotations list mixed ranges for yearlings to heavy cattle and farm stock.
Lobsters were in heavy supply at the Fish Market today with mixed quotations across species. Schnapper ranged from 10 shillings to 1 pound per unit, jewfish at 6 pence, kingfish and flathead showing varied per pound rates, whiting from 25 to 30 pence, bream and garfish listed, garfish and blackfish also priced per box or per dozen.
The report lists early entries and horses accepted for the AC Spring double at Epsom and the Metropolitan Handicap. Notable names include Fuji San, Crowe, Marjorie, Moon Tea Bell, and Royal Teullustar among others, with October and September dates noted for some events.
Don Moon was backed to win at Epsom with 15 000 pounds staked while Ton Moon faced an early exit. Wars drew support as bettors weighed contenders in the competitive race card.
Textile leads as top weight entrant in the Metropolitan Handicap field, with strong backing from bettors and connections eyeing a bold performance at the track. The race features a competitive roster and a test of stamina over the classic one mile distance.
Sydney wool sale reports show keen competition, especially from Japan and Europe, with steady price levels near last week's peak. Market notes cite irregularities in short clips and damaged dust, while good staple lines sold well at the Royal Exchange amid firm international demand.
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