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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1929
Page
5
A woman's body was discovered on rocks near Sydney. Police believe the victim is a 30s local who worked at a travel motel. authorities are treating the death as suspicious and have begun an inquiry.
A solicitor from Darlinghills was sentenced to seven years in penal servitude for misusing trust funds. He faced charges tied to investments benefiting widows and tied to a scheme dating back to January 1934. Police arrested witnesses in December after tracing his business activities.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Victoria versus Queensland cricket or similar match with incomplete scores and player names. The garbled lines mention first innings, runs, and interruptions but lack coherent details or outcomes.
In cautious Moscow, Trotsky’s position remains unsettled as tentative talks with the Soviet leaders fail to reveal a clear path forward. Some fear a hard stance from the Soviet side while others expect possible concessions if the cabinet crisis eases.
The Briarview Association seeks Sunday night service from Sydney to Goulburn but railway officials say the plan is not supported. W W Hedges MHR for Meroo in NSW parliament informs the BSA that commissioners view the issue unfavorably. The association argues travelers on the Sunday excursion would save on fares after a long week.
The Church Committee of the Social Ansua nation met to plan fall year social service needs. They approved a program to fund and coordinate relief efforts with representatives, aiming to aid welfare initiatives and assist those in need through church actions.
Fragmentary report describes a grim incident on a former battleground with unnamed individuals struck by violence. The text mentions disorder, a crisis scene, and a call for investigation as authorities respond to the chaotic events.
A Westridge resident died suddenly prompting a police response. The family remains in distress as authorities investigate the scene.
The report covers Telopea Park and nearby schools with updates on building work at Telopea Park Beheol and the renewal of a chair in a study program. It mentions staff members Mra Taylor and Aitken and notes student activities at the Intermediate and High School level with planned future events.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a conference or order to visit Japan with names and roles garbled. The readable parts reference a visit, a wall slot, and various mis-spelled names, but no clear event date, organization, or outcome.
Rabbit inspector Mer JL de Vine of the Wages Pest Protection Board charged two large landholders with neglect for allowing rabbit and land tick infestation. One defendant faced £3 0 0 verdict plus £29 2 0 costs. the other £6 6 0 verdict plus £2 12 0 costs. The board vows enforcement to rid properties of vermin.
The report details 61 persons committed for trial in the division with serious charges including murder, robbery, assault, and brawls. It notes Canberran activity and higher arrest totals in recent years, with figures for Queanbeyan and Goulburn districts and monthly breakdowns across the southern division.
The Social Service Council convened a biweekly meeting amid a disrupted schedule. Officials reported understanding gaps and planned adjustments to the forthcoming week’s program.
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