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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
2
The article discusses lamb shearing timing and market value. It notes that wool price often falls after shearing and explores Department of Agriculture export reports on sheep and wool, examining how delayed shearing or weather can affect lamb readiness for weaning, grazing, and market.
Report states the Bate Government will not proceed with the South Western Water Supply scheme. Minister for Public Works Mr tutteshew notes the state has already allocated funds for pipe manufacture and delivery. The article suggests drafting extra measures to promote the project and progress the work.
Fragmentary report mentions a car theft case linked to individuals and dates, with unclear names and locations. The readable text hints at a suspect or suspects and a police or legal process but provides no concrete actions, outcomes, or dates to anchor a fuller summary.
A Melbourne era opinion warns that wool prices will fall as supply increases and world demand adjusts post war. It notes Australia produces about a quarter of the global wool clip and controls market influence. If prices stay unremunerative, producers may cut flock sizes and investment in husbandry, delaying improvements and hurting earnings.
Fragmentary market report indicates rabbit skin prices averaged lower per pound. Text mentions weak demand and price declines toward the close, with references to buyers and sellers and general market drift.
Adke Canberra and firms Jamon Co and Tubts Co work on Canberra yards under Federal Capital Commission control with tenders soon. At Yass both stock and cattle yards advance, five acres subdivided with cyclone fence and outlet to Hume Highway, aiming for completion by November.
Kensington yesterday featured a series of handicap races led by Mish William Rose Amy and Lady Wolaro. The meeting produced tight finishes with dead heats in the Flying Handicap and close margins in the Novice and Youthful Two Handicap events, reflecting strong competition and varied starting prices.
A Canberra display by the junior side and visitors from the N B W Public Views club drew praise for tackling and skill. Officials praised coaching by S G Claremont and coach Brown, and plans were announced for interstate and Sydney visits to promote Canberra football with talks of a Canberra boys team touring Queensland next season.
The London rugby side Tucwiay, an Australian import, will play Rochdale on Saturday in the opening match. Line includes full-back McMillan three-quarters Spencer Gorman Fifield Dee, half-back Mavete, forwards Breln Aragan Treweoke Tate.
A Canberra club hosts a Hiera Club side of 18 players in a friendly match against Canberra Club. The proposed entertainment will follow at the club house, with further matches after. Canberra Club members wishing to participate are asked to contact secretary G. J. Dawkins as soon as possible.
Fragmentary report from New York outlines a boxing match described as a potential United States championship bout. It mentions Levighran Laughran as a contender and references to an Associated press style designation for a heavyweight title, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
Weary lines report a major railway accident derailing four tracks and trapping passengers. The scene at Ware is described as chaotic with rails twisted and trains halted. Authorities warn of ongoing danger as investigators begin to sort cause and evacuate injured.
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