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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1933
Page
4
Airworthiness standards for the Puss Moth were restored after structural adjustments to the wing. An Air Accident Committee conducted the work and reissued the certificate of airworthiness that had been withdrawn. The move follows a fatal incident at Ballina several months ago.
Canberra Swimming Club seeks a two metre diving board for the annual carnival to improve safety and encourage faster times. The proposal faces administration concerns about diver risk while Canberra, Goulburn, Yass, Gunning and Tat Swimmers prepare for strong regional representation and record attempts. A post event dance at the Returned Soldiers Club follows.
A 15-year-old girl drowned in a dam near Lithgow while holidaying in the town. A 19-year-old nearby attempted to rescue her and faced difficulty as onlookers watched. Local authorities launched an inquiry into the incident.
February is set as a bustling period for the Adelaide Tailoring Company and partners in Manuka Ar Teade Canker, with offers to aid customers in saving at least £2 on suits. The trade emphasizes value as makers produce additional outfits at reduced prices.
The Canberra Amateur Swimming Club outlines heats for sprint and endurance events at the pool tonight. Elimination rounds decide finalists for the men and boys in various championships while teams for interclub and regional relays are selected from participants. Women’s and junior events are scheduled, with all races contributing to overall points.
The minister announced a wide movement to reduce rabbit numbers. He said Crown lands must be a breeding ground for action and the State would lead while landholders share the burden. A levy of 100 on long leases would fund rabbit destruction and burrow digging with part used to provide work for the unemployed.
Details of the Summer Show to be held at Acton Hall on a February Monday evening were arranged by the Council. The event coincides with the monthly competition, with prizes for open and members sections, entry fees, and schedules for vegetables, flowers, and decorative displays. Exhibits must be signed by 1.20 pm.
Reported in Naresi um on Tuesday a three year old named Peter Curtis was struck by a car on a roadway. The driver applied brakes but could not avoid the child, who died at the scene. Eyewitness details and exact location are unclear due to damaged text.
In city court today, a suggestion proposes examining women shoplifters by physical and psychological experts if not responsible for actions. If brain storms or sudden impulses are shown, they would be placed in a nursing home for rest and treatment.
Railway officials partner with the New South Wales Cricket Association to offer five Sydney Cricket Ground entrance tickets with country excursion trains for the England versus Australia Test. Tickets at country stations cost 7/4 for five, with ground charges 2/- per day. Return validity two months.
Historic claim notes that Heenzo presents Meats Tonic Nshve Nuts as a remedy for nerves swaritts anaemia and overwork. It cites ten years of use and thousands restored, highlighting fatigue and weakness improved by the tonic and nerve diet products.
A large crowd gathered at Triumph Hall Queanbeyan on Monday night to farewell Father Ryan on the eve of his departure. Mr John Esmond opened with tributes and Mr J J Moran presented a gift while noting parish regrets and good wishes for the priest’s future. Father Ryan thanked Queanbeyan for its warmth and praised the town, school and church, acknowledging Father Haydon’s and predecessors’ work.
A lorry rolled over a cliff at Bondi last night after two youths seized a steering attempt. A man leaped out when the vehicle was close to the edge, but the driver escaped with a tooth injury and fear the wreckage may be swept away in heavy surf. The vehicle is believed to have run off yesterday afternoon.
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