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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1931

Page

4

Christian pledges to fight for Queanbeyan rights

At a Queanbeyan public meeting United Party candidate A J Christian pledged to champion local rights in Parliament and push for preference in employment for the district. He criticized cross‑party representation and urged rural concerns be served by country interests, with chairman J Emond leading the meeting.

Queanbeyant A. J. Christian United Party Edna Monaro Danberry Rend Denis Queenbeyan Christian J. Eamond Quean Beyan Brateh United Country Vow Enial Country Party Pa Framime Christhan

Country Party MEP Promotes Deliveries on Eden Jetty

The Country Party candidate addressed voters in Eden on jetty repairs and state aid for Towal, criticizing timber sales and urging private enterprise to create jobs. He backed decentralisation, opposed communism, and pressed Canberra to resolve Queanbeyan housing and preference issues while stressing private enterprise as the path to employment.

Country Party Eden Elector Christian Weaver Sydney Steko Ureke Yelgiountry Mar Queanbeyan J. Famond Canberra Eamond Kiden-Monara

Horse’s Devotion Raises Alarm For Injured Rider

In Adelaide on a rough Maggen district ride Albert Herman fell after his horse stepped in a rabbit hole. The frightened horse ran to Binnie’s stockyard. John and William Blaine located Herman who was found injured and bleeding. He lies in hospital with a serious pelvis fracture.

Adelaide Maggen Albert Herman Binnie John William Blaine Herman

Westlake Sub-branch Final Sock Event at Acton Hall

The Westlake Sub-branch plans a final sock event at Acton Hall on Thursday evening to raise funds for a Christmas dinner for 40 to 50 returned soldiers at No. 4 Camp. Proceeds aim to support needy comrades as 1931 ends. The Theo Capitality Sub-branch backs the effort to ensure a solid success.

Westlake Acton Hall At & P.m No. 4

Field Divorce Case Seeks Higher Wife Alimony

In the Field divorce proceedings Mr. Windeyer suggests increasing the wife’s weekly allowance from £200. Mr. Justice Owen notes the case’s magnitude and variety and will consider additional costs.

Bydney Windeyer K.C Justice Owen Field Juie Owen Coats Murroms

Stadium Closes as Biadiums Ltd Shuts Rushcuttersay Stadium

Biadiums Ltd closes Rushcuttersay Stadium amid tough economic conditions. Founded by H. D. McIntosh in 1908 the venue hosted many famous fights but will stage no events until further notice.

Bydney Mienday Biadiums Ltd Rushcuttersay Stadium H. D. Mclntosh

Inquest Opens Over Mrs Emily Loulas Cherry Death

The Melbourne inquest into 50 year old Mrs Emily Loulas Cherry opened after she died at Woodvale from injuries allegedly inflicted with an axe. William Daly aged 65, charged with murder, was in custody as medical evidence noted a severe force severing the spine. The hearing was adjourned.

Melbourne Emily Loulas Cherry Woodvale William Daly Mia Cherry

December Show Displays At Action Deal Gardening Society

The Acton deal Horticultural Society held its December monthly show with 65 exhibits judged. Mr. KR Warren spoke on chrysanthemums while Mr. Truelove announced plans for a Summer Show at Albert Hall on February 7 and an Autumn Show on April 1082.

Horticultural Society Acton Deal KR. Warren Truelove Albert Hall BP. Oh. Champion Wertangerra

Boxer’s Death Brings Inquest Verdict in Leichhardt Fight

The coroner ruled Harold Roach 41 accidental death from cerebral concussion and hemorrhage after a boxing match at Leichhardt Stadium on December 4. The coroner noted ring risks for young boxers but said fatalities were not very common.

Brydney Harold Roach Leichhardt Stadium

Flemington Stock Sale Shows Firmer Prices on Sheep and Cattle

Buyers handled 14600 sheep and lambs with lambs firming to 4s per head and wethers dominating the offering. Cattle sales saw 1870 head, with prime lightweights up about 10s per 100 pounds and bulls and cows well represented.

Sydney Morlay Flemington

Melbourne man fined for threatening letter to MLC

In Melbourne a man was found guilty of sending a letter threatening to kill Mr. He Cole and Saxon Misher, a clerk, and was fined 10 with a month in prison in default. Judge Foster noted the maximum penalty was 15 years but judged leniently due to evidence from Mr. Godfrey who examined Fisher in gaol noting mental weakness.

Melbourne He Cole M.L.C Saxon Misher Wan Tee Foster Godfrey Fisher

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