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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1934
Page
4
Newcastle report states a van attached to a sheep train jumped rails at Hanbury Junction near Mayfield this morning. Twenty five sheep died while both main lines were blocked for five hours with little damage to permanent way.
A detailed YWCA notes transcript describes an afternoon program at Corseway Hall with singing, duets, and community singing. It outlines plans for a fortnightly club, upcoming events, competitions, and a Children’s Location program, plus ongoing club activities and a note on Indian women's roles in public affairs.
The Chrysanthemum Exhibition concludes the Canberra autumn flower season with a display by home gardeners and more than 100 blooms from Mr. F Warren of Queanbeyan. Opening by Horticultural Society president Mr F E Piggin, ongoing into the evening. Afternoon tea arranged in the ante-room. Entries close today with secretary Mr C J Shakespeare.
Four members of Dortmund trade unions, missing since May, were found buried in woods near Essen. Nazi police warned against sensational claims as the grisly discovery sparked a wartime uproar.
Mrs Edear Hanrahan aged 29 collapsed at home in Bathurst and fell head first into a fire. She was alone when the incident occurred and was found by her husband in a critical condition after the blaze had burned out. She and the fire were taken to hospital for treatment.
A cautious look at global motor use notes higher fatality counts but highlights large health gains from reduced infantile dysentery in Britain. It argues that vast vehicle mileage and safer speeds have shifted danger from vehicles to human error, urging education and road design to cut accidents.
The Hammersmith by election caused by the death of Hon. Mary Pickford resulted in a Labour win. P. Ro West led Labour with 14 263 votes while Captain Percy Davis held 10 747 for the Conservatives and E F Bramley 614 for the Communist.
A committee met in the Municipal Chambers to organize winter comforts for destitute families. The project stands with a credit over £20, £9 11 11 from the Queanbeyan Benevolent Society. Promises of £10 in clothing from local storekeepers were received. Arrangements were made to collect and distribute clothing, with distribution to commence immediately. The Mayor urged extending school age for treatment funding to twelve. Lantern lectures to raise funds were proposed by F J Gallagher and others, and a depot was set at the shop of B and T Dudley for collection and distribution.
The City Bowling Club names its representatives for a Saturday match against Canberra. Players include Meld Itke Hardaker Martin Cakle Connell Savage Fawcett Litt Keakipup YT M Shakespeare Hetts Brown Jeffreys skip Sharwoodt MH Wallace Holmes co9 Hastie skip.
In perfect bowling weather the Canberra Bowling Club hosted a spoon competition on Forrest green yesterday afternoon. Dee's rink won with Dee skipping Whiteford Marr Keith 31 defeating Jones Gray Prust Galbraith 16.
Printed and published by C. J Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at Mort Street Braddon Canberra.
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