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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
2
Allegations of battery and funds misused surface in Melbourne court. Bowring appeared to deny involvement while witnesses described securing money and using a natty on Lowell list. Father Moynihan and jockey T Williams owned horses in question as defense argues no direct link to the alleged deceit.
A labour conference of American countries will meet in Santiago Chile. The event follows discussions at the International Labour Organisation in Geneva where Afghanistan, the United States, the USSR, and Western nations participated. The Geneva outcome highlighted the 40 hour week as a general draft convention.
In Commons, Financial Secretary Mr Heckling announced Britain will replace the Lewis gun with Czechoslovakian light machine guns named Bren. The weapon weighs 21 pounds with bipod, fires 550 rounds per minute, uses gas operation, and is noted as lighter and more suited to cavalry than the Lewis gun.
In Melbourne on Wednesday, Collingwood defeated South Melbourne with 11 goals 13 behinds to 10 goals 13 behinds. The match featured tight scoring and notable performances from key players as both teams traded scores through the contest.
Sydney reports the announcement by the A C tonight confirming all jockey apprentices and trainers licensed for the 1935 86 season. No missing names. all applicants granted permits. J Pratt, whose license was withdrawn months ago, will ride again from Saturday. New trainer licenses listed include W Kelso junior L Haigh and F Daleton at Randwick.
A Knox clinched the metropolitan jockey premiership for 1994 35 with 83 wins, the highest ever under AJC rules in metropolitan and provincial circuits. D Afuno rose to second, J Pratt slipped to third after permit removal, while J King led trainers with 38 victories and W Kelso Sr. guided a large Randwick operation. The season crowned top jockeys and trainers with Knox earning the year’s crown.
Legendary violinist Leo Cherniavsky, of the Cherniavsky Trio, signals a Canberra visit and concert at Albert Hall next month. Canberra Musical Society supports the idea though notes expenses may not be covered, as Leo tours Australia with piano accompaniment and a balanced accompanying orchestra earns praise.
Sydney reports Laichhardt Stadium hosted a boxing bout where Timney Day defeated Gaston La Cadrex on points after 15 rounds. The match featured a French challenger and a local victor in a high profile decision.
Mr J Duffin, one of four Australians visiting Russia, reports in Sydney on a trip displaying Germany armed camps and saluting, Roua signs of progress, and Russian industry thriving while London shows poverty. He criticizes Melbourne Adelaide customs officials for rough handling and damage to pottery from Leningrad.
The Premier announced the Cabinet decided to appoint the two remaining members of the Wilms Advisory Committee the Commonwealth Film Censor and the Under Secretary of the Chief Secretary's Department. The Chairman of the Board will be W Marks as already announced.
The Grafters Association and the Y Council met Minister Dr Page today with a request to introduce Australian wool into Chinese factories. Page promised to expedite the report on this issue by the Australian Trade Commissioner in China, Mr Bowden.
Archaeologists uncover a tablet letter from the widow of Tutankhamun urging Shuppiliyumash to marry and crown an Egyptian king. The site near Bogaz-Keui, known as Buyuk Kale, yields a vast library of over 4000 tablets, royal seals, and relief dates between 1820 and 125 BC.
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