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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1934
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text praises a baby powder and related products with unclear phrases. Mentions mothers and baby care items including a product line and a team name, but many words are garbled. No verifiable facts, dates, or entities to report.
London magician Arnold de Blere dies after years of pursuit of the famed Indian Rope Trick secret. He sought to reproduce the feat openly with hopes of deceiving audiences. De Blere, once a leading magic figure, reportedly valued the trick highly and had ties to the Magiciana Club.
Race record text lists multiple divisions and handicaps at Kensington. Details include winners such as Headmaster, Pageant, and Mystic Spell, with times around 1.4 to 1.8 and various betting odds. Names like Boombastic, Labour Girl, and King Moab appear amid crowded runtimes and placements.
Wool traders weigh the impact of the Japanese earthquake on demand while noting past resilience in Japanese purchases. German and French trade shifts, exchange issues, and German wool use influence future prices, with current markets showing low prices that could attract bids if demand stabilizes. Sydney closes September 37 with auctions planned for Brisbane and resumption in October.
A garbled report notes authorities battling the hungry sea along the East and South coasts of England. Winter gales threaten land and houses perched on cliffs, with erosion and storm waves advancing each year.
The Canberra Churches Cricket Association forms a Registration and Transfer Sub-Committee to process player registrations clearances and transfers between clubs. The panel will audit scorebooks compile records and report irregularities to the Association. A revised match programme drafts for the season includes October start and a December to January break.
Ronald Colman appears in dual roles in The Masquerader at Star Theatre Queanbeyan on September 28 and October 1 and 2. The production features Juliette Compton and Killasa Landi with a cast including David Tarrence, Halliwell Hobbes, Creighton Hale, and Heten Jerome Rady. Samuel Goldwyn presents this English melodrama adaptation by Howard Estabrook, directed by Tobin, with period settings and a human drama amid London headlines.
Reuters reports a special arrangement affecting the compilation of intelligence, declaring exclusive rights in Australia and New Zealand. The notice outlines the control and distribution terms under the arrangement, implying broader international considerations.
A 1963 government review shows film actors earned varied salaries with top earners receiving high sums while many skilled performers earned modest amounts. The report notes President Rosen’s era influenced wages and highlights a standout salary of 161000 for a leading actor, with other figures indicating wide disparities in pay within the industry.
In Albury the Board of Health will examine a hair fragment from the murder victim as officials seek to identify the perpetrator. Commissioner Mr Childs stated it is a crucial step and that someone with knowledge could aid the public interest and aid in establishing the victim's identity.
Cricketers in knee breeches and white attire reenacted a July 31 match on Vinn Grounds Sevenoaks Kent, showing eighteenth century rules with two stumps and under arm bowling. Teams represented the Gentlemen of Kent and the Gentleman of Bunsex, captains noted.
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