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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1932
Page
3
A garbled 1932 item references taxation, a judge's view of fundamental rights, and political support moves. Mentions Liverpool and various unclear events including attacks and appeals, with scattered names and places.
A hospital tax ordinance is in preparation and has been submitted to the advisory council for review. The action signals formal steps toward potential levy discussions and fiscal impact analysis.
Canberra council deputies clashed over a proposed hospital tax ordinance for the Federal Territory. Dr Cumpston and Mr Shakespeare urged council review of all ordinances before passage, demanding public representation and approval conditions. The assembly carried motions asserting taxation only with representation and hospital management by the people through a council committee.
At Manuka Oval yesterday KR Barrow dominated the Grammar School athletic meet breaking three school records and winning six events. Barrow set fast times and led Canberra Grammar contingents as results list multiple open and under categories with Farrow, De Salis, and others placing in sprints and field events.
A young man tried to snatch a bundle of notes from bookmaker 8. Mathews at Tattersall's Club. He threatened to shoot if alarms sounded but Matthews and a clerk wrestled him down until Detectives arrived. About 1215 pounds were recovered. The arrestee gave a false jockey name.
A schoolboy named Philpott barely escaped death when he grabbed a live wire on a rooftop. He was burned but pulled free by Toshhoya, who lowered him about 15 feet to the ground. both escaped injury from the fall.
Mon terey passenger list includes Dr J Davin owner of Phar Lap stating he would return to America if a horse worthy of Phar Lap appears. Trainer Woodcock and Mr Tavis doubt deliberate poisoning and suggest Phar Lap may have died from a toxin in eraser or sprayed tree leaves.
A writer describes a homemade mixture to darken grey hair using Orlex Com ad glycerine and bay oil. The formula, shared with friends, aims for natural color, non greasy feel, and dandruff prevention, with ingredients purchasable at Canberra and surrounding stores.
An advertisement promotes Mirpil Skin Falm as a universal remedy for tired feet, sunburn, wind damage, and chafing. It mentions Chiatabls and Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pillay with pricing of 20 per bottle and lists W. H. Comstock Jr. Ltd and a Sydney address.
A terse notice notes Reuters World Service and other sources used in compiling the versea intelligence in the issue. It confirms rights held in Australia and mentions an entity called Jester. The text signals syndication and copyright conditions for the special compilation.
Members attended the Advisory Council meeting chaired by the Director General of Health. Inquiries were urged into grazing and road issues near Yass and Grimbubelia, with talks on stock movement and area improvements. Discussions covered district funding constraints for postal facilities, school site debates, and Canberra City Band venue arrangements.
John Henry Hogansen, 31, a labourer from Cullen Bullen, was found guilty of manslaughter in the August 7 death of his brother Frederick. He was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment by Mr Justice Street. Hogansen pleaded the shooting was accidental, while his mother appealed for mercy.
An exhibition of ether work in the Ainsile Public School opens with Mr H C Brown officiating at o oclock tomorrow afternoon. Displays progress from kindergarten to end of primary with graded work and evening viewing. A gymnastic day at 8 p m by the Bogn Club. Admission free. On Thursday upper classes perform short plays from Dickens Carroll Cervantes and others at Sheephead Hall.
In yesterday's anti district cricket score, five points were misattributed to Weatridg instead of Peet and Telegraph. The corrected table shows Peet and Telegraph 12 points and Woodridge 16 points with Varity Ticket and other names noted, including three children and several acts.
The Advisory Council disclosed ministerial approval of an ordinance approving land transfers yet to be submitted to the Council for consideration. Discussions featured Mr T M Shakespeare and Mr A Vereival of the Interior Lands section. The minister promised rent adjustments and equitable review, with arrears penalties maintained until reform.
Rufus Theodore Naylor, 48, was fined for knowingly allowing his premises at 247 The Street to be used for contravention of the Gaming and Betting Act on May 26, 1922. He received an additional fine for keeping a common gaming house on November 1, 1891, and the case was sent to the Price Council after his counsel sought an appeal. Eight co-defendants in the lottery ticket sale were fined from £1 to £6.
A private English syndicate presented to the Minister for the Interior a plan for a Bourke to Darwin railway via Sydney at an estimated cost of £15,000,000. The syndicate seeks a lease over 40,000 square miles of Northern Australia and a bond guarantee, with options for Mulville Island or Bathurat Island long-term. The minister said the proposal would be referred to Cabinet that week.
In Melbourne on Monday the men's singles championship at the Victorian tennis carnival saw C Sproule defeat G Hollaway and J Crawford of New South Wales win his match. Other results include Van Ryn, Hopman and McGrath also advancing. mixed doubles saw J Crawford partnering Mrs. Crawford to defeat Frankenberg and Lewis.
Coroner returns accidental death verdict in inquiry into Howald Rimpeson age 10 of Rockdale. Evidence shows the boy was playing a game of cowboys at home when he tied a rope around his neck as part of the game.
In Sydney at the Supreme Court today Arthur McGuinness headmaster and NSW Teachers Federation president sought 20 000 damages from James Alfred Henry over a letter in The Sydney Morning Herald. The missive attacked the federation and linked leaders to the Lang party. The court adjourned the case until tomorrow after cross examination and defense arguments.
Miles Evelyn Penrose appointed by the government as a water diviner, bringing water to settlers and ranchers across the dry belt. She moved from willow forks to a modern wire rod, claiming to sense water up to ten miles away and locate springs with speed, despite skepticism and ridicule.
A Christmas event named Daddy Xmas Ball at the Albert Hall will feature Santa Claus presiding and a large Christmas tree with toys for attendees. The Carnival Princess promotion and Pogson's Orchestra will entertain. Family tickets are offered for Ames children and their parents.
The body of Frederick Wine, 40, of Clareville, was recovered from the surf at Whale Beach near Newport. Wise was washed off the rock last Saturday week while fishing with a companion.
From our Queanbeyan correspondent a meeting of the justice of the peace district revived the Queanbeyan Courthouse list yesterday with minor alterations. New magistrates were added and several officials were removed from the district. Ten justices of the peace were prominent in the proceedings.
Queanbeyan Club opened the Crawford Cup shoot with favorable conditions on Sunday afternoon. J W Gibba led with best net and gross, daily cash prize honors, as nine marksmen competed for stage results. Participants included C Storey T Thin M Storey Wurrer A K Johnstein G N Watt H Marshall, with scores listed alongside. Princess Coronation at Daddy Xmas night offers Tree for kiddies and Free Notes.
Federal Attorney General Mr Tatham said he has not been informed of the case details where four aboriginal men were sentenced to death by the jury at Wyndham for the murder of four native women, killed allegedly under tribal custom. He noted it was unlikely the death penalty would be carried out.
Mr Whiddon announced that a guinea lottery would not be permitted, despite claims it would boost business across Sydney and suburbs. He noted the proposed scheme would have distributed about £78,000 among around 6,000 prize winners and would have driven activity to Comilarea’s Treat night and other venues.
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