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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1933
Page
3
Fragmentary report outlines the wool trade in Australia, noting demand shifts and imports from Britain and the United States. It cites fluctuating prices, rising production, and export potential, with mentions of mills, factories, and exchange rates shaping the wool warehousing and turnover in the domestic market.
A boxing card Sunday night featured a bout where Montzy granted a controversial point decision, leading to a first round knockout by Bharkey. Meret and Ouaniy delivered a blistering exchange before the finish.
Fragmented OCR lists participants and times from a rowing event, naming Devon Lam Valerie Le Wie Rear and other competitors, with event notes and partial boat entries. The garbled text mentions several names, a few boat identifiers, and vague placements, indicating a squad lineup and race results amid incomplete data.
A cottage blaze in Crerten KS severely burned several individuals, with one identified as George Campi age 19. The fire damaged the home on Shan Hoy road early this morning. Neighbors and local responders battled flames before the structure collapsed, and the injured were treated at nearby facilities. Additional occupants escaped, and investigators gathered evidence to determine the cause as efforts continued through the day.
A cluttered report from Holywo ot lists race results and entries including Waltzing Lily, Victor, and Malvern setter names, with notes on a motion picture marriage and various handicaps. Several horses and drivers are named, and results span multiple events with dates and venues implied across the fragment.
A garbled racing report lists numerous horses and times from Randwick, noting Bree Ve Arnon Re and others as contenders. Choon Time leads with 1.25 in a sprint, Walkie Impresses at 1.38, while Hall Mack and Cureenh chase close in the same event. Several horses fail to travel well, with mixed performances across the meeting and several embedded OCR errors.
In Browsham Street at dawn a thief tried to blow open a safe with a revolver. Henry Lancashire intercepted the intruder as he breached a theater wall. The weapon failed to detonate, the thief fled, and Mrs. Lancashire raised alarm.
Public probate notice states that the will of Kenneth Bruce, deceased, will be entered for grant to Mary Noton Kenioivt. Creditors and claimants are directed to forward all claims and notice to Davies & Woods Proctors for the applicant at Canberra address within the specified period.
Orr Quaantiyan correspondent notes preparations for the season as Queanbeyan Cricket Club plans a game with Use FC Crickes Am Society. Arrangements for members and subscription drive for two institutions loom before year end while readers are guided on practice and form ahead of the Mason opening.
The Queanbeyan team gears up for the Vamy Cup with full preparations underway. A weather note mentions rain and a transport plan sending Queanbeyan supporters to Crookwell for the Sunday match.
Sydney reports a coroner’s verdict that Ces un Hovey was murdered by an unknown man who used a cloth to incapacitate him during a theft at his home. The widow Yvonne Hovey, born in Italy, described the incident and the missing clothes. A neighbor saw Hovey collapse and the assailant flee, with authorities unable to locate the weapon or suspect.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local notice or note referencing a cast and remedies with a stray mention of money. Entities are unclear. no verifiable action, date, or organization present. Summarized from a damaged text segment with limited legible content.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions LIBLBOURNE staying at a motel near Cliveden AML Flindert Street fame with private betitroons and a lutlet map. Includes a postal code 33713. Details are garbled and unclear.
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