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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1935
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text references a government related remark or note. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the fragment hints at a formal talk or statement by an authority. Context and entities are too damaged to identify.
A man once famous becomes isolated in Kent hospital life. wounded in the head during the Grant War, he later lived with his wife and children in Follevetone. He recalls nothing during four years in a coma. The tale depicts long, silent recovery amid memory loss and personal hardship.
Frank Moward Carpenter Jones, 20, convicted of intent to murder in a North Rathfield robbery attempt on June 29, was sentenced to death by Judge Rogers in Central Criminal Court. A witness heard a gunshot. a railway worker saw a man flee and a bullet struck Clarke in the abdomen.
Five month customs revenue climbs to £15,770,000 with gross revenue up to £1,087,125 in November and total allowances reaching £3,213,000. Post office income falls by £128,832 though November tolls total £1,146,003. Pensions and maternity claims show gains over 1934, with detailed allocations listed.
Lady Groom consents to open the YWCA Opportunity fete on Friday at 2:00 with the event continuing Saturday. The gymnasium will host Punch and Judy shows and entertainment as part of the celebration.
Report notes Meihowrme company secured control of iron ore at New Britain New Guinea with intent to sell to Japan. Administrator Sir George Pearce stated no reason a company engaged in MWTA could not export the ore to Japan while Australia faces other trade pressures.
The Canberra Hospital Board re appointed Dr A Budge as Medical Superintendent at a salary of 550 a year. He is currently Resident Medical Officer. The appointment follows applications for the post and a night announcement noting some confusion over the extent of compensation for contributors to the tax. The Hospital Based Medical Board chair noted provision for charges for operations and theatre charges.
Theodory Charis Traytwelo appeals a federal income tax ruling on £182,000 claimed profits from horse racing. Trautwein, a key witness, disputes method and records, detailing meetings with former Taxation Commissioner Whithlow. Cross examination questions the legitimacy of racing income and deductions. adjournment follows testimony about racing activities and refunds sought.
Queanbeyan and Printers Quarters clashed in a friendly at Tempe Reed. Queanbeyan totalled 126 with Allen and Levy top scorers. Printers Quarters replied 78 all out, Baxter leading bowling with 6/118 and several players retired hurt or out.
A friendly weeknight game saw Northbourne chase with 20 by Yang and Pavideon’s solid 5 runs. Star bowler Tickner claimed 6/38, while Carvail cracked 114 not out with 2 sixes and 16 fours. Davidson took 5/42 as Rosch and Asprey contributed wickets in a tough Vase team outing.
Listing of acceptances and weights across divisions for upcoming Ascot races. Nursery Mandicap, two and fourteen handikaps include horses such as Growvonor Damiel Square Pharcay Choree Our Hope Morobun Dalzal Air Milton Gold Del Dusky Muce Lady Hoo Speer Tang Mascot Welter Mile and various two and four hurdles plus a novice handicap. Entries feature Broad Arrow Cascade Sirocco Crowbar Robber Vailas on Ut Phast New King Dover Patrol Versi and other named runners with starting times noted.
Canberra won outright after a first innings 148 declared led by D McFeet and J Katwarin among others. Bowling by Moore and Rose secured a 9-wicket win as Canberra chased 103 in the second innings with strong contributions from J Wim and M Croon. The match featured injuries and a car collision involving Canberra players after the game.
A sequence of demonstrations in Lahore following the demolition of the Bhahid Jung Mosque last July escalated today into a Hindu Muslim riot. Three people were killed and 28 injured as curfew was imposed and police with troops guarded the city.
Ambiguous report notes Mark Prough and the Agucenatander amid a tense rivalry at Rushcutier's Bay Biadium. The text mentions Rom Aloharda and a late equalizer gesture, but details are unclear and names appear garbled.
The Queanbeyan Coursing Club schedules its second night meeting of the season on Saturday with a large crowd expected. A special programme includes Maiden Stakes 470 Yards and Novice Stakes, with 20p stakes. Details and a Wednesday secretary note reference a special race from Camberra for Cluny patrons. An appeal by Curran over a disqualification is noted, with further action pending.
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