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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 03, 1934

Page

2

Road collision on London Circuit near Civic Centre

A collision between a car driven by J. McManus of Weetangera and a heavily laden lorry led to injuries for J. Grant of Canberra Bakeries and another Grant. McManus escaped injury. The crash on London Circuit at 4.15 pm damaged both vehicles and blocked the road while authorities arranged removal and a tractor with trailer bogged in a shallow ditch.

J. McManus Weetangerra J. Grant Canberra Bakeries Lea Jamas Grant Canberra Hospital McManus London Civic Centre

Canberra hospital wireless set unveiled in ceremony

Officials and community figures attended a ceremony unveiling new wireless equipment for the Canberra Hospital, purchased by the Canberra Police and Fire Brigade Association. The Minister for the Interior Mr J A Paskima praised community spirit and noted limited funds delay a larger hospital building while promising government support to modernize the current facilities. The President of the Hospital Advisory Committee Mr F P Somerville accepted the gift and highlighted staff burdens, urging timely modernization for the national capital.

J. A. Paskima West Canberra Poice and Fireman'a Canberra Roxpital Mr. MacGregor Canberra Bures Club Highland Sociery Ligut-Col. HE. Dunes A. J. Ryan National Health Department F. P. Somerville Mr. Perkins

Death Duties Vanish as Cowdray Fortunes Shaped

London report notes state duties reduced after the will of the second Viscount Cowdray. The first Viscount left 4 9 0 0 0 pounds with death duty of 1 6 4 0 0 paid. His widow left 1 and duty of 600 000 pounds noted. details indicate changes to the family estate and tax treatment, reflecting broader reforms.

London Wadneny Cowdray

Queanbeyan Coursing Club announces Saturday race draws

The nominations and draw for Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club meet include Maiden Stakes at 470 yards with divisions and listed dogs such as Red flee Omega Blue Merne's, White Joyce's Own Green and others. Additional events cover Maiden Stakes at 410 yards, Second Novice Stakes, Second Open Stakes, Canberra Stakes, Monaro Stakes, Saiden Hurdles and related entries with numerous color coded entries and dog names.

Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club Flee Omega Merne's Doll Joyce's Mt. Etna Yambira King Doris S Fair Ben Lee's Hope Middlesborough Black Pivorene Brown Folly Anzora L Araxas Aumbella Burndoo Snow Cinder

Sheep Breeding Plans for Manchukuo Show Merino Import

Manchukuo announces livestock expansion, importing 700 Merino sheep from America for breeding. Two hundred will go to an experimental Chaoyang station, 500 to Wang Yeh Miao farm. About 3,000,000 sheep exist, mostly fat long-tailed, with poor wool quality. Merino aims to improve stock by crossbreeding with Mongolian breed.

Shanghat Department of Industry of Manchukuo America Chaoyang Rebot Wang Yeh Miao Tila

Evidence Rejected In Darwin Supreme Court

In Darwin, Judge Walla ruled out a sensational alleged confession by two aborigines Teklar and Meer ara to the Church Peace Mission regarding the killing of a white man, possibly Traynor or Fagen. Rev Alfred Dyer testified he collected bones on Woodah Island and buried them at Groote Island, while the Crown Prosecutor was criticized for not producing the bones published by Do Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Prema of Australia Ltd.

Darwin Supreme Court Walla

Lindrum Leads in Close Billiards Match

Sydney report shows Walter Lindrum in strong form against Joe Davis. Despite trailing by over 100 points near the end, Lindrum finished with a slight edge. Final scores cite Lindrum 7 142 with 241 398 687 and Davis 7068 with additional figures.

Sydney Walter Lindrum Joe Davis Neaalon Lindrum Davie Aso

High Court Cuts Damages In Coroneo Case

The High Court today reduced the damages of £4000 set by the Supreme Court to Samuel Coroneo and related parties, noting the verdict was preposterous and inflamed by the jury. Justice Starke criticized the verdict and called for its setting aside.

Sydney High Court Supreme Court Samuel Coroneo Coroneo South Maitland Amusement Company Starke

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