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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1934
Page
4
Melbourne reports a gale toppled a pavilion during centenary celebrations injuring six workers. Four were on a scaffold when gusts swept it away. two others suffered injuries as the structure collapsed on them.
A portrait of Basil Zaharoff as Europe’s elusive arms magnate. Born in Greece amid conflicting genealogies, he rose to wield influence across governments and markets, financing wars, shaping destinies, and amassing a vast fortune while avoiding open scrutiny.
Queanbeyan council approves a works programme with expenditure around 41 000 over four years funded by Government department grants. Projects include widening and curbing Crawford Street to the Post Office, street reformation on Hayes and Alice streets, permanent job creation in multiple streets, and a pipe drain at Hennersmowt and Crawford Street.
The Executive Committee of the Grasiers Association discussed financing wool in store amid a weak market. They noted many graziers do not realise longer waits for wool sales and the market’s decline. A meeting of the Wool Committee is proposed for October 8 to address the issue.
At Sydney wool sales on Tuesday competition among Japanese, Yorkshire, and Continental buyers kept the market animated with late rate activity. Greasy merino sold around 26 1d per eight bales from Garah, while consignments from numerous growers including W. B. Weorn Bingara and E. G. Shylton Moree saw a range of AAAE AAE and AAW bales bid and sold, with several lots quoted at 14d to 13 1d per bale.
Newcastle dispatch reports that LYSAGHTS strikers plan a general resume of work if proposals are approved. A mass meeting supported return to work by a large majority and authorized further meetings Friday to hear the court's decision on demands.
Amalgamate Wireless Ltd plans a new broadcasting service in the Holy Land. A station site seven miles north of Jerusalem has been selected. The transmitter will be 20 kilowatts unmodulated and broadcast on a 449.1 meter wavelength with adjustable antenna height up to 401 meters. The Marconi Company will construct and install the station, with equipment starting at Chelmsford.
The Military Ball under the auspices of the Assela Pot Branch will be held at Albert Hall on Wednesday October 4. Admission proceeds are pledged to assist distressed diggers. A sealing official of the executive of the her Besnon Will syreaie HC Ah Work of the League Informal resistance, etc.
Tad and Cheletogher Pee Pare are listed in a local notice involving Bedorel CAP. The fragment mentions publication and association with public records, but details are unclear.
Melbourne Tuesday auction saw greasy merinns decline 2 to 0 percent from opening prices with comparative figures. Competition remained generally quiet as traders waited for clearer market signals and prices.
A Capitol Theatre bill includes Gaumont UFA comedy By Ever After with Jack Hulbert Lil i Harvey Cecily Courtney Lonnie Hale and a love story All Men are Enemies with Flo Williams Helen Twelvetree and Mona Barris The weekend offers The Mystery of Mr X starring Robert Montgomery a Yard mystery and Lanny Ross debuting in Melody in Spring with Ann Sothern Charlie Turmles and Mary Tolan A camera thrill short caps the program.
The Women’s Mid-Week Pennant concludes tomorrow at Manuke Northbourne C H Drews Field. The undefeated Rolf team faces Northbourne Whe, with Reid and Northbourne selections listed for the match.
R.C.G.C. associates release results from the semi finals of the Royal Canberra championship. Min Brojnowski defeats Min Sweetnam 3 and 2. Mrs Downes defeats Mrs Blom by two. Consolation semi finals include Mrs Somerville defeating Mrs Waugh and Mrs Looby defeating Mrs Sheehan. Trophy presentation planned for the following afternoon.
Awald Schultz faced a criminal court on a bigamy charge related to a 1980 marriage with Ivablle Purcell who testified that Schultz claimed to have three wives. The Crown alleged the ceremony was valid, but the judge acquitted.
The report from Winchcombe Cotton Ltd notes wool prices rising while cotton values have fallen from a 192 year low, with wool up about 40 percent from its low and 48 percent since January. Reduced supply and European politics drive demand shifts, with expectations of gradual price improvement but no swift rebound in wool or cotton consumption.
Race card for Menangle Park featuring Maiden Welter Handicap divisions and the Evening meeting. Includes horse names, weights, odds, and recent form notes across First and Second Divisions with times and distances cited. This compact listing reflects the era’s betting and race terminology, highlighting Bet odds and key runners such as Odd Eye and Bithuba.
A baby boy was born outside Crown Sin Hospital in Sydney early this morning after the taxi driver drove the mother in. The parents and infant were taken to the hospital for medical care. The incident is being reviewed by hospital staff.
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