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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1933
Page
3
A London Express report on St. Katherine's College reveals a modern couple both gaining first class honours in philosophy and economics. The husband and wife endured long commutes and financial strain living apart to complete their Oxford degrees.
Police boarded the steamer Maram at Auckland and sought a deported man not found on board. Passengers were allowed ashore in single file while a thorough search continued. A rowing boat was seen moving away from the vessel after berthing.
Research in chemical labs and steel plants linked to many ship failures in polar waters. Nickel steel containing 34 percent nickel maintained toughness at low temperatures, preventing brittleness and reducing propeller breakages.
At Memington sale yards buyers faced light penning with only 680 forwarded. Demand for prime sheep and cattle remained firm with a London style range of prices. Prime lot rates edged higher by 5 to 15 shillings, while medium descriptions and bulk consignments were steadier.
The City Court convicted Mary Jeffries for running traffic signals and fined her ten shillings. Her fingerprints were taken after police noted the procedure, prompting the Chief Secretary to issue restrictions on printing fingerprints for minor arrests.
An ugly onfield fight during a football match between two unnamed teams drew police with batons to break up the clash. The action threatened players and a section of spectators, until officials restored order and the game resumed.
Arrangements are well in hand for the Hockey Carnival on September 9 at Manukaval. The association selectors will form tentative first and second elevens and have players practice together. The body aims to preserve its hockey standing with experienced players and rising youngsters, and hopes for a new South Wales team to attend.
In Seattle Winooka and Tea Trader skipped the daily workout as illness hits the Long Acres stable. The stable reported a mild epidemic, two horses dead earlier, but vets are optimistic and await developments. The Winooka-Unrush race looks set for a week's delay.
Grammar School displayed improved form on Saturday with Pie pie saerne team likely to rise to an A grade. Hicks and Bird starred for Sturten with seven goals between them, while Stringer’s thows and Avery’s polished display stood out. Goalie welch and Welch’s saves praised as Kingston Whites and Grammar goalkeepers earned praise. Next matches listed for Heid Park York Park Marton with umpires named.
On August 15 the price of Standard Grade Oil drops to 9 shillings per gallon and 2 shillings 3p per quart at Mobil Castrol Texaco Shell Atlantic. Free crankcase service offered. No cheap inferior oils stocked. Stations include Brodie's Service Station Maguire's Garage Hotel Canberra Garage.
Ronald Bruce Cristie, 26, appeared for sentence at the Quarter Sessions on a charge of stealing from dwellings. Judge Curlehill rejected a letter from a woman claiming leniency based on another case and bound Cristie over to be of good behaviour. A co-accused man had already received 12 months on the condition of lawful employment.
In Berlin on Sunday the mixed doubles final saw fraulein Krahwinkel and von Cramm J defeat Mile Payot and Sutoh 2-4 6-1 11-0. Women’s doubles champions were Mrs Pittman and Misa Slammers over Miss Bearman and Lyle 6-1 5-7. Men’s doubles winners were Isaiah and Nunol defeating Pockey and Tinkler 8-2. Cramm defeated Mengel 7-5 6-4 in the singles.
Graziers in Seymour and Tallarook report widespread sheep thefts prompting armed night patrols. Police investigations into recent weeks’ losses have yielded no results as hundreds of sheep remain missing across the district.
Ancient Mayan engineers built an underground canal network in Yucontan for storage and irrigation. The Mexican government plans restoration to resume use, noting waterproofed reservoirs, aqueducts, and drainage channels formed by Mayan miners. Water stored in the rainy season sustains dry periods.
Kari G. Jansky of Bell Telephone Laboratories detected radio waves from the Milky Way center using sensitive equipment. The waves, around 21.6 metre wavelength, appear not to arise from terrestrial sources but from a distant point in space beyond our solar system.
Two men posing as lift inspectors at Bristol Myers and Co. Ltd. in North Sydney were arrested this week by detectives. The missing toothpaste and other materials worried firm officials. the suspects, arriving on Saturdays in overalls, accessed the basement storeroom.
A bullet crashed through a kitchen window in a suburban Enfield home on Saturday night as Mr and Mrs Lynch were inside. Police investigate the incident and believe several boys from a nearby quarry may have fired the shot.
Mr Norman Hrocken, returning today from Honolulu, expressed disappointment with McGrath's performance. He believed Australia should challenge in the Eastern section of the next Davis Cup, where they would face Japan and the United States before meeting England.
Gene Sacrazen captured his third United States professional golf championship by edging Willie Goggan in the final, four to play, completing an under par performance in Milwaukee on Sunday.
Charlie Hugh Algie, 57, was found with a bullet wound in the temple on a Haberfield footpath early this morning. He was taken to a hospital in a critical condition.
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