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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1933

Page

6

Missing Deportee Used Mesmerism in New Zealand Case

A deportee who evaded police after the Marama’s arrival from New Zealand is linked to a bank theft. Stephen Kerio and Marty Watts testified that the suspect Berio used a “fortune telling” ruse during the crime. The man vanished after the hearing, leaving authorities to search for him.

Rydney New Zealand Stephen Kerio Imiy Marty Watts Watta Berio Ant Tim Iis Hart Turing

Work for 1000 Men in Railway Ecu Hydney

The sports programme of way and railway works now under review by the Railway Department would provide employment for nearly 1000 men. The adoption of the scheme hinges on available finances.

Hydney Railway Department Dupanda

Outbreak of sleeping sickness in New Zealand quarantines set

Health authorities report a rare ten year old case in the Awektani district with several others ill. Homes have been quarantined as officials vow to curb spread while government powers are invoked. Doctors including Thomas Ryley and Howie comment on the situation with uncertainty about diagnosis and control measures.

Wellington

Printed and Wished ty C3 Shakespeare for the Federal Capital

An Australian notice records a Shakespeare related item involving the Federal Capital Arrews, with references to the remixtsrodder of the company and locations in Alualin and Canhorra. The readable text is fragmentary but preserves place names and organizational hints.

Shakespeare Australia Alualin, Canhorra

Child Run Over in Liverpool Road Tragedy

A four year old girl named Lillas Yvonne Daviey Wan was killed instantly when struck by a car outside her parent’s home in Liverpool this morning. She had been playing in the backyard and wandered onto the roadway before the vehicle, driven by a local resident, could stop. Wet conditions and limited visibility were noted as factors.

Sydney Lillas Yvonne Daviey Liverpool

Oil Drum Incident Delays Goods Train at Kempeey

A drifting oil drum rolled from a truck and struck the bankment beside the line at Kempeey. The drum bounced under the wheels and was carried along the sleepers a distance before coming to rest, delaying the goods train.

Bydney Kempeey

Gundaroo Triumph and Local Derby Fixtures Highlight Weekend

Review of last weekend's fixtures shows Queanbeyan Showground clash caused by shortage of grounds. Gundaroo defeated Burad Clot with stellar play from debutant Le Dyce and standout saves by Scholes. Acton junior win over Duntroon. Rovers' J Wilkinson shines while Drayton and Fairhall held solid defense. Queanbeyan overwhelmed Kooka buras in a dull match. Felopea Park and St Christopher's drew 2 2. Competition resumes Friday with Duntroon fielding a team.

Wenio Queanbeyan Burad Gundaroo Osm~ Bination le Dyce Wit Bob Ritchie Crowe Scholes Acton Sippy Duntroon OFC J. Wilkinson Rovers Drayton Fairhall Dantroen Wer Queanbeyan Kookaburras Felopea Park Rt. Christopher's Duntroen

Ringer at the Capitol offers a tense Edgar Wallace thriller

The Capitol Theatre screens The Ringer tonight a thrilling English detective story with a merciless avenger and a cameo cast including Patria Curwen Franklin Dyall Jom Long Gen Gordon Harker and Carol Goodmer Seventy five minutes of intense excitement follow a companion feature a political satire and a musical interlude Next weekend Fra Diavolo with Laurel and Hardy and Denim King tops the bill Early entries include Tate Fair A Bedtime Story The White Sister and Porgy of My Heart

Edgar Wallace Capitol Theatre London Patria Curwen Franklin Dyall Jom Long- Gen Australia Dean Maitland Gordon Harker Carol Goodmer Trevaitresg Cineround Metrotom News Maller Cop the Capitol Fra Diavolo Laurel and Hardy Denim King Canferra Tate Fair

Caught in lift mishap at Commonwealth Offices

In Melbourne on Tuesday several delegates to a conference between the Commonwealth Government and financial representatives were trapped in a lift at the Commonwealth Offices. The lift stopped between floors. occupants opened the doors and climbed out through a small opening after aid was summoned.

Melbourne Commonwealth

Secrets of the Sea Mystery Salvage of Lutine Treasure

Salvage operations aim to recover nearly two million pounds from the wrecked Briial treasure ship off the Dutch coast. The Lutine Bell is noted, with bulk treasure still in the sea and attempts ongoing to raise the vessel buried beneath 14 feet of water, dating back to 1700s.

Britain Mt van Lloyd's London Jaan Gothland Theo Vessaia

Wool prospects and policy drive wool trade outlook

The report discusses the opening sales of the season on August 8 with stable or modest price movements for top wools and merino tops. It notes improved returns in Australia, higher prices for fine wools, and broader economic factors boosting employment and purchasing power, while predicting cautious optimism for the upcoming season.

Bradter England Yorkshire Fogliah Australia Commonwealth Meier

Alsatian Dogs Declared Noxious by Farmers Conference

By a slim margin of two votes the Farmers and Settlers Conference carried a motion declaring Alsatian dogs noxious. Mover A Woods of Parkes urged state action to aid settlers, warning that Alsatians could become pests if allowed to breed with dingoes. President Field urged careful thought before the vote, but the resolution passed 48 to 10.

Hydney Mr. Field

Export of railway sleepers six months report

Export figures show sleepers shipped from Australia totaling 38,714 with a value of £43,017, against higher prior figures. The data lists destinations including China, Hong Kong, and Ceylon with substantial quantities and varied valuations amid broad trade activity.

Australia New Bourn Wales China Hong Kong Houth Ceylon

Woman Collapses During Prayer at Catholic Church

A woman collapsed during a prayer service at a Catholic church on Tuesday. Witnesses said the incident occurred while attendees were kneeling in the church hall. Paramedics were called, and the woman was treated at the scene.

Tarma Balmont Netan Catholic Church Thin ‘Wickands

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