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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1929
Page
5
A woman from Slater faces charges after a shooting incident described in court records. The hearing, held today, lists the defendant as employed at a local firm and connected to the Fort Mer area.
A fire tore through Hull Market with extensive damage and additional flames affecting nearby areas. Authorities reported a long line of blaze near the docks and mention of burning structures including a gas line. No further details on casualties or exact cause are available.
Fragmentary report describes a man slashed and hospitalized at Charles Street area. Names appear garbled, with references to Woadus, Fileon Tana, and Maahly barn. statement to police mentions a man in pursuit and an alleged theft. Proceedings show Geiretani remanded on time.
A fragment describes a race where Mes drops out after engine trouble near UK Wight station. Misswon Nicholla places third and fourth. Slim Thaden appears in peabat Silwin. Clove 06 marks an intermediate stop as the event continues with Ber minutes and $5 animation moments.
In a tense session Mona Auden faced delays as the trial extended. Prosecutors argued over contested evidence while defense sought additional time to prepare. The court adjourned for further hearings next month, with jurors still awaiting a verdict.
Queanbeyan retains the White Horse Cup after a hard fought clash at Bundy noon. Canberra led early but Queanbeyan surged with clever moves and tries from Gorman, Grant, and Tandon to seal a 24 18 victory amid fast scrummaging and strong defense.
The Rev. T. Yinldan, director of Ate Motontunt Meaberal Twtianit Memlo, retires while voicing doubts about North Australia s ability to develop new wind energy and industry. He warns against premature optimism and emphasizes the need for stable employment and careful planning across the territory.
The second annual meeting of Messrs Weiler Seul behavior Lait held at Mt Crey’s Hall Queanbeyan onTuesday April 1. The directors presented the year’s results and recommended a ten percent dividend and a capital increase of 20 000 shares. The meeting confirmed the dividend and approved increasing the company capital to strengthen investment and growth, with two new directors to be appointed from the Cooma and Bombala districts.
A chaotic confrontation unfolds as women and men in a rally confront authorities. A cork projectile strikes, bricks are reported, and witnesses describe stones thrown toward the tree garden area while officers urge calm and announce actions for the next day.
In Canberra, a driver pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was fined. A companion case was dismissed. Police described the incident at Telvie Centre near Civic Centre, with witnesses noting unsteady driving after leaving Kangetong Cups.
The executive reviewed applications from Cricket et re admitia after aliens of the recent committee. They recommended opening competition between district clubs and a formal meeting on October 4 to decide. The association deputy was tasked with arranging interschool contests and promoting cricket among juniors and women.
In a fog bound flight near Wentworth Falls a fatal crash is examined at the inquiry. Witnesses describe conflicting signals over the landing area and the pilot’s actions. The inquest seeks a verdict of death by misadventure or other cause.
Police and patrols scoured gullies around Katoomna after a manhunt began when Albert Zabowyiew fled from a local station. Detectives and reinforcements combed the area as officers sought a suspect linked to a violent assault on Archer. The search extended through the day with officers checking waterways and secluded spots.
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