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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 29, 1927

Page

2

Burst tyre kills motor cyclist on Captaints Flat road

Frank Tom Gavin Lett, a laborer from Causeway, died after a tyre blew on his motorcycle on a West Bambayan street near Captain's Flat. He was thrown and sustained a fractured skull. The coroner returned an accidental death verdict after testimony from witnesses including Elizabeth Nash and Constable Bock.

Frank Tom Gavin Lett Wtcanbayan Lett Wang Metuoid Street Captaints Flat Dater Kin Hospital John Teat Elizabeth Nash Bock Herten Lett Causeway Thecus

Teak Forests of Burma and Royal Palm Influence

Teak trees in Burma ignite regional pride with vast forests near Mandalay. Palace columns in teak showcase its strength while royal rooms rely on teak pillars. Birman bambao undergrowth elevates towering teak specimens reaching great heights. Teak wood widely used in construction.

Payal Mandalay Bambao Burma

Stolen Goods Case Tied to Lincoln County Court

John Henry Couch, a carpenter, charged with possessing stolen building materials after a search by police at the Canberra Funding to Investment Co site uncovered lathing metal, blankets, and other items. Witnesses Mr Johnny Means and F G Fussell testified. Couch claimed purchases from various firms and trips to Sydney to obtain building material.

John Henry Couch Lincknhoyen Coehts Po Hidenee Johny Means F. G. Fussell Canberra Flunding To Investment Co

Prevention of Bush Fires Report by Forestry Commission

The Forestry Commission reports causes of bush fires with percentages including crazing interest 38.5 percent and koren grid campers 18 percent. It notes tires, forest trees, road gangs, tramways, and prospectors as notable factors. Witnesses say Halfway Commissioners work to prevent fires and have installed spark arresters and ash pits on locomotives.

Forestry Commission Koren Colt Comiminstom

Lightning Death Odds Shrink to One in A Million

The Mees report shows chances of death by lightning are less than one in a million. In five years only one person was killed.

Goalburn Satordkey Wither L. Maors A. Limper T Nest Lek Willams Dgoawass

Goulburn ANZAC Day events span parade to memorial visit

Goulburn held a united Anzac Day service in Belmore Park with returned soldiers citizens forces scouts guides and bands. Brigadier General McNicoll led the parade and a later visit to the War Museum at Rocky Hill followed the memorial tower ceremony.

Goulburn Belmore Park Citien Boy Scouts Girl Guides McNicoll CMG D.A.C Mary Bartlett Bunchean Rocky Hill Saldiers’ Cruz

Valueless Horses Dumped on Toompine Common

Councillors of Fillo Bhire Australia complain horses dumped on Toompine common are wild and worthless. Owners refused to prosecute after auctions failed. Council considers shooting the herd to remove the problem but seeks legal guidance from Local Authorities Association Queensland. Solicitor R M King cites Amendment Local Authorities Act 1923 as supporting authority.

Toompine van BowEht Queensland R. M. King

Indian girls face rising marriage ages on average

In India the average marriage age for girls has risen over time with more women delaying nuptials into their twenties. Economic growth education and urbanization contribute to later marriages and changing family expectations.

India

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