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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1934
Page
2
An old ad touts Colgate toothpaste claiming to remove seven tooth stains from foods drinks and smoke. It urges readers to try the paste for seven days to see brighter teeth and a whiter smile, presenting a vivid before and after visual and urging purchase.
Fred Perty arrived at the Majestic on Tuesday to defend the United States singles title and drew heavy interest. He received a pro offer from Tilden but declined, saying he was not interested.
Sydney reports in political circles indicate the Minister for Health Mr Weaver, who has been unwell for some time, is likely to undertake a trip in the near future according to insiders.
Hobart hearing for Cleaver and Jeaver on charges of attempting to murder Irene Cleaver and Sheila May Beard after a horn explosion at a Hobart house on July 81 injured the two women. Irene Cleaver testified of a six month married but six month separation. Witness Rowe saw the older defendant creeping past the window shortly after midnight. Hearing adjourned.
General Goering and companions were injured in a crash while driving from Munich to Berlin. He collided with a motor lorry and two private cars. all occupants were taken to hospital, treated, and later continued the journey. Goering suffered back injuries and facial cuts.
Edward Anderson, a shearer on station property at Coonamble, sought compensation for an injury to his finger. The court heard evidence disputing intentional harm and concluded the injury was not proven to be intentional, awarding £130 in compensation.
The article notes a government plan led by Acting Economic Minister Dr. Schacht to form a Super Advisory Bound to control iron, steel, and alloy dealings. It stresses measures to prioritize foreign orders over domestic needs and urges exporters not to complain while addressing ongoing shortages.
Owing to a temporary indisposition the Prime Minister Mr Lyons was compelled to abandon the meeting fixed for Goatord tonight. He proposes to fly to Brisbane to Woorrow with Bir Co. 1 Ulm.
Ontario Premier Hepburn renews calls for monetary reform and presses Prime Minister Bennett on the issue. He declares the demand ahead of upcoming discussions, signaling sustained push from provincial leadership.
In the Maher Cup match at Sydney, Young defeated Cuuti to claim the title. Local standings highlighted the upset with Young securing decisive points and buoying the team’s season prospects.
A profile of Cora Hind described as a renowned prophetess of agriculture who predicted Canada’s wheat yields with remarkable accuracy. Born an orphan, she became a pioneering writer on farming, used a notebook and calculations to forecast yields, and traveled by train, boat, and car to gather data. Her forecasts frequently align with government and industry estimates within one percent.
Professor G H Lemaitre of the University of Louvain receives the Francqui Prize worth 600000 francs. The Francqui Foundation honors Belgians with outstanding scientific contributions boosting Belgium’s prestige. Lemaitre’s work on galaxian systems and cosmology is cited for its influence on astrophysics and the expanding universe theory.
A meeting of the Queanbeyan Ex-Pupils Association formed a sub committee to canvass for members and aim to establish the Queanbeyan Musical and Dramatic Society at Crawford Hall. Mr H B Richardson was elected president. other officers include W Deane, A Fat Hick View, D o Davis secretary, and M Walker treasurer. The society plans a staged reading of a play at the next meeting, with expenses covered by the Ex-Pupil Association.
A sawmill worker at Huns J J Daniels had a finger severed and another nearly cut off in an accident. He was admitted to Queanbeyan District Hospital. Firewood shortages worsen as wet weather bogs lorries and fuels higher wood demand at the Intermediate High School.
In Cork the funeral of Michael Lynuli drew thousands as blue shirts and black berets from the League of Youth guarded the waking and funeral rites. The crowd, heads bare, followed to the Church of St Peter and St Paul amid heightened anti government sentiment after yesterday's riot at cattle hall. W. T. Congr Dotty and Crom attended as Lynuli, a League member, lay in state.
J L Starkey leads Wellcome expedition to Tell Duweir in South Palestine near Tachish. Excavations reveal a small temple and mud-covered ruins from the Hyksos period. Pottery fragments and ostraka suggest Egyptian script was used in Palestine before Ramesses II, indicating an early cross-cultural link.
In Tiima farm violence between peasants and Civil Guarda in Bogota region, several killed and many wounded after a Tuesday confrontation. Authorities report a chaotic scene with ongoing inquiries into the motive and group affiliations at the farm.
The All Blacks edged Queensland today by a single score in a tight rugby test. Key plays by standouts and disciplined defense secured the win for New Zealand.
A bizarre animal with a shark tail, dogfish body, and octopus head washed ashore at Speston near Bridlington. Coastguards report no prior sighting of such a fish. the creature measured an inch wide by long and eyes were one inch across. It died about a day earlier and will be sent to a museum for identification if possible.
A new electric erasing device called Night compact duralte is introduced. It is designed to be held like a pencil to let the operator preserve finger control while erasing lines from tracings and drawings. The eraser runs on a self contained electric motor using 110 volts.
Yale University acting curator Ferris J. Stephens announced a 3000 year old cube of tyreteiny or hehacrons from the Babylonian collection as one of the dice used by Assyrians to choose an official for grand honours.
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