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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1933
Page
3
A confused report outlines debates in the Commonwealth Senate or House over elements titled AUEAT D DUMPING. It mentions ministerial discussions on grain, wheat mining and agreements, a push for revisions, and references to witnesses, opinions, and potential policy impacts facing the state government.
The article debates what constitutes a national game, noting claims about footballs played under varied rules worldwide. It argues that many teams and events branded national lack universal recognition and stresses Australia and Britain as examples of different national identities in sport.
At Victoria Park Racecourse on a muddy Wednesday afternoon a major upset unfolded as Deputy Rube won from Ammonia and Break Un with notable rivals including Flying Fant and Flying Fant. Upsets persisted through the Victoria Cup meeting with heavy betting and a cautious crowd watching long-shot runners battle to the finish.
Victorian Postal Department notes prompt delivery problems in Melbourne and suburbs due to incorrect district numbers and street names. Many letters fail to reach correct localities, with postal boxes misaddressed and delays widespread across suburbs including New Town and Prahran, sparking calls for standardized district coding and improved sorting practices.
A promotional notice describes one-foam Tunguiows with verandahs and detached kitchens facing Jervis Bay. Rates range from 18 to £0 per week or £8 per day, including beds and basic furnishings. The ad promises ample wood and water, daily tradesmen, fishing, bathing, boating, and easy access via roads to Canberra. Apply to A W Uelsham, Flyam, Jervis Way.
In Sydney debate over race broadcasts and betting coverage emerges during the Lewintiative Assembly session. Mr Chaffey and Mr Coyne clash on broadcasting rights, penalties, and the role of informers while topical references to public theater readings and political actions frame the heated discussion.
A distressed fragment describes a London event on September 22 involving air arrivals from a distant location. It mentions a group or party from a place called Cujeuyta and a crowd gathering at a mall to react to some fame or event.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a balloon event near Victoria Park and Tamra towns with references to personalities and dates such as 20/1 and 10/1. The text mentions venues, participants, and possible results but lacks complete details or clear outcomes.
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