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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1934

Page

4

The Cost of Political Foolery and Kisch Case Fallout

The High Court ruled against the Commonwealth action involving Kisch, awarding costs to the Commonwealth. The piece argues freedom of speech should not be curtailed, criticizes officials for overreach, and stresses Australia’s tolerance for differing views while warning against overseas agitators and propaganda.

Kisch High Court Australia Hach Congress Alew Jose

Talking Beacons at Atlantic ports guide ships by radio signals

A New York engineer develops talking beacons fitted to harbor breakwaters to emit automatic radio signals during fog or storms. The system names ships’ bearings, relays voice directions, and aims to alert mariners of course, with a forthcoming compact unit for small boats.

AtlAntic New York Fentrenye Aigaale

Dino Saur Skeletons Found Near Grey Bull Wyoming

Paleontologists uncover the dismembered skeletons of twelve giant eur pod creatures in the Black Hills region near Grey Bull Wyoming. The specimens, from a pond site, date to about 128 million years ago, with bodies estimated between twenty to thirty feet in length. Curator Barnum Brown notes the find offers significant insight into prehistoric life in North America.

Wyoming Barnum Brown American Museum of Natur History New York Hota Mountains Grey Bull America

Lonely Atlantic Isle Tristan de Cunha Hopes for Foreign Visit

The loneliest British outpost Tristan de Cunha plans a foreign visit in coming months. A Metheclands submarine bound for the Duh Tales is expected to reach the water near January mid month. Net fends Clavernmnent Jt wit alten a Mra ty the inhabitants.

Tristan de Cunha Weta Tyrie Ton Atlentin

Latta Tennis Opens New Year With Open Tournament Plans

The Latta Tennis Association notes reduced play during Christmas holidays due to heat and players away on leave. Open tournament begins January 12 with men’s and women’s doubles, entries close January 7. New junior under 18 singles events added, entries close January 21. Sympathies sent to Mr Leo Kempson recovering from a recent accident. Mixed doubles champions Ry Williams and Bisa L. Ynten defeated A Turner and Mrs Bicks 7-0 2-6 6-2 in a recent event.

Aldo Deire Leo, Kempson Kempson Themasala Yon Lennis Iran Carrie Ry Williamsnd Bisa L. Ynten A. Turner B. Ficks

Lake Chad and Its Threats to Water Supply

Geographers warn Lake Chad, bordered by Chad, Niger, and Nigeria, is shrinking due to drought and desert infiltration. The lake, once 17 00 miles long, could vanish with reduced inflow from the Niger and Benue rivers, affecting regional water supply and triggering broader environmental consequences in West Africa.

Becomi Erdaaas Hue Aroun Chad Igor Oubsngul Bharh Aimout Walar Sasere Targonora Rasburm Dangat Faasburn Geological Survey of Niyperia Brynmor Jotten Chas Niguel Benue Nigeria Hlacburn Adda Maura Hilish Ileance Germany France Britain

Christmas Party Delights Canberra Children With Gifts and Song

More than two hundred children of returned soldiers in Canberra attended a Christmas party at the W C A Hall. Father Christmas and volunteers handed out toys and sweets as the Burns Club Orchestra played and local clubs coordinated the event. The gathering, organized by the Canberra Returned Soldiers Club and allied branches, featured dancing, magic acts, a Christmas tree, and a festive program, with parents and supporters praising the community effort and hoping for a larger turnout next year.

Catterra W.C.A. Hall Father Christmas Christman Electria Jock Tornee Burns Club Gedestra Crampton Dots “Hendebourgh Childera Ehen Anich Canberra Returned Soldiers Noth Canberra Aub RASLA le Jon Canberra Jack St. W. Marshall-Wood Organianion Mesara J. Lyng J. Honeysott Fl Sigging Hrorthy Olu J. Keen Haker J. Briggs Bestla Marshall-Wood T. Torrence Wna J. Bayliss Bitish Legion Fioneynett Hob Brace Wicceas

Perry Beaten in Tough Australian British Clash at Bowral

In the Australia Great Britain France triangular series at Bowheatters Bay Perry fell to McGrath after a hard three set duel. Crawford defeated Rewsnon and Hughes beat Boumus as Britain and France also posted results. McGrath clinched the tie with a 7 6 6 4 6 8 victory over Perry, while Jone and Bragnon shared the later doubles with Crawford and McGrath winning.

Sydney Perry Tr Fay McGrath Australia France Bowheatters Bay Ringishman Barry Crawford Rewsnon Rougeun Tir Hughes Jaye Orwt Kamen Cameroon Miataker McCrath Torm Mctrsin Jone Iulley Maclrath Snow Ringiahman Howaver McGeath Granferenna Brignon Bret Ue Q Beilliant Jugnon Boussun Hughes Engl Linn Beeres Jinna Bragnon Boussus Floriaus Thoplesy Towle Wave Tacts Britain Rib Ter & Nets Aoxamea Rupore Acim

Australia Leads at Adelaide in Sheep Sale Report

News notes from Adelaide covering the Australia Europe encounter, with Bromwich and Wheatley leading, and a large turnout for the Bent sale. The report lists prices and lots for Merino sheep, crossbreds, and wethers with varied conditions, noting strong competition and flexible bidding.

Adelaide Australia Europe BBW Bromwich Wheatley Monsel Tn Quist Wed Turnbull de Brefent Italy Inter Menzel Wether Rachin Wethers Lerita Wether Kippitan Wethers Gundary Piulbe

Fragmentary historical note on Pralemy and exploration

A damaged OCR passage discusses Pralemy events about 800 years ago, references to It with likely larger present dineth, 1438 connections to Tripoli and Walter Qudney, Clap ywrton and Denham, and notes a lake Waterton, drainage, evaporation estimates, and a printed company in Australia.

Tripoli Bettiah Walter Qudney Clapywrton Bison Denham Lake Waterton Tee Owo Phélos

Steam turbine advances in German aviation claim 260 mph

A German claim of a new steam turbine promises 260 mile per hour flight. Engineer Huellner and H W Bolsover describe a self-contained boiler rotor unit powering a steam aeroplane. Trials reportedly aim for 1280 hours non-stop high-speed flight in Britain and America.

Germany Bayt Ita Hepr Huellner Kupguherg Bertin Bumnie Firat Hore Hyueltnur H. W. Roe Sover Chute Road Whitby Rotana Mare Io Company Ana Bolsover America Messrs George William Besier Quikland California Bolwwer Berlin Praget Thabint Geema Aeroplane

Canberra telegraph messenger exam results and honours

The article lists candidates read for the telegraph messenger exam at Canberra and notes top marks totaling 400. It highlights Mr J Bons and Kenneth Binns of the Commonwealth Libellerstan, with details of a Melbourne University life examination and a Cobden Medal in Economics. It mentions Bank of New South Wales research affiliations, and local officials in Queanbeyan preparing to discuss town reports and appointments, including P. Catew.

Canberra Rubeat OQ Kevin C Mctionald Alexamhon Allan McFarland Ronald Pepper Mexwell Ty Hobson Adam Tobefert Motwan Ariy Hrrawhrlalgn J. Bons Kenneth Binns Melbourne University Berry University Cobden Bank of New South Wales

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