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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1932
Page
8
The tenth Olympiad opened in Los Angeles with 2000 athletes from 40 nations across 4o branches. Event schedules include decathlon, swimming, wrestling, fencing, sailing and more with top stories from Australian sprinter Gry.
Reported day of standout performances from athletes of Poland Britain Canada New Zealand Argentina and Australia. Records fall in 8 metres and 5000 metres events with Hampson Wilson and Hill leading in sprint and long-distance races. Canada’s Edwards features in the 800 metres amid Britain’s ongoing dominance.
In Los Angeles on a Wednesday meet, Toton led with a record discus effort and a 5000 meter result. Wil Willer set a record in a distance event, while Anndersen of the United States won the final discus throw. Sweden’s Johanssen claimed a wrestling title as Hillshows Australia withdrew from the 1500 meters.
Australia seeks British help to revive the wool industry amid postwar price collapse. The Australian Country Party reports argue Britain could assist if Australia reduces export duties on transport, production inputs, and key commodities. The piece cites the prewar level of activity and warns that duties and costs prolong the depression for woolgrowers.
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