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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 23, 1935

Page

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Inquest Opens on Thurling Death After Police Shootings

An inquest resumed into the January 30 death of Richard Augustus Thurling of Boston who was shot by Constable Bold during a police chase at Sutherland. The coroner ruled the fatal shot justifiable and stated the officer acted to stop a felon fleeing, despite questions about ricochet and the surrounding circumstances.

Qydney Richard Augustus Thurling Boston Sutherland Constable Bold Thurling Boyd Cromv M. A. A Heory Thurting Menry Mesa Coroger Thussing Gogstalyamar Barsse Tf Ap Thare Wrich Murrows John Thurling

Brighter Outlook From Chilled Beef Plan Proposal

A partial summary notes tentative shipments of chilled beef to Australia may affect trade under an Anglo Australian meat agreement. The piece hints at potential shifts in access and pricing, aiming to ease restrictions for Australian producers and offset broader market pressures.

Bia Australia Thigmanta

Beef Subsidy Bill Extends June Subsidy Date

London reports the Beef Subsidy Bill extends payment into June with an end date set before October, contingent on Parliament approval by June 20. The bill includes provisions for subsidy payments on a specified June 90 date or earlier if ordered.

London

Gift of Union Flag to Australian Boys in South Africa

A terse notice records that Gordon Waters, administrator of Matal of Education, will present a Union Flag gift to Australian boys in South Africa, dated to the matter and intended for civic and educational morale.

South Africa Matal Gordon Waters

Welcome to Governor Addresses in Pauiesticns era

Fragmentary text shows an event naming Nore Rubens delivering remarks for a governor welcome. Mentions renin and gay contexts unclear. reads as a partial note on welcome addresses and associated attendees.

Nore Rubens Pauiesticns Hs Gaver Renin Ld the — Gay Ee Such Dour Ter It Artiyal

Tariff Schedules Re-tabled Ahead of Parliament Session

Government moves to re table tariff schedules to gain four months grace as Parliament nears the Budget. Labour and Country Party factions threaten censure over policy as bills limit tariffs, rural rehabilitation funding, and overseas liner passenger trade with the mainland are planned.

Taamaaia

Road Users Prone To Higher Accident Risk

A report to the Minister for Transport by the Medical Research Council notes that road users exhibit a higher incidence of accidents among minority groups. It cites about 20,000 social claims from roughly 18 million drivers and compares factory accident rates showing 15 percent involvement. The study concludes that individuals with low reaction ability cannot be blamed but should not remain a danger to themselves or others on roads.

London Medical Research Council Minister For Transport

Polish Spy Drama Shocks Warsaw Society

Warsaw reports Baron Lamnowski, who sought to marry Baroness Von Berg, faced execution on espionage charges. He allegedly fled to London after being welcomed by two relatives, escorted by German police, and processed at the German Embassy. Ogurek, a German agent, was allegedly repatriated to Poland. Lamnowski was freed to live with his father outside Warsaw amid public anger at the spy’s conduct.

London Warsaw Daily Xpress Lamnowski Baroness von Berg Nasis Wimant Ogurek Poland Finbaasy Baron Swanowski Ogorek Germany Baron

Tragic Channel Plane Jumpers Linked To Lovers Deaths

Two American girls, Dubois sisters aged 20 and 23, leapt from a cross Channel plane after its London departure, seeking death as their lovers perished when a prior flight crashed near Sicily. Reports describe their frantic voyage, stay in London, and final act amid a public, sensational inquiry.

London Yaath FLA Duboi Witesbeth Dubois United States Napies Jans John Forban Biizabath Bestty Naples Malta Naplee Paris Lendon Rite Hotel Upminster J.B. Kirken Kirke Britain Lowenstein

Unemployed Scheme Reported by Land Committee

A government inquiry on a land settlement plan was presented this week to the Minister by Mr Dunningham. The committee discussed the proposal and resolved that land settlement be the means to address unemployment, with detailed steps and budget considerations outlined for future action.

Dunningham

New Trans American Air Record Set in 11 Hours 21 Minutes

New York reports Leland J. Andrews piloting a single motor nanoplane to fly from Los Angeles to New York in 11 hours 21 minutes. The feat shaves 38 minutes off the previous trans continental transport record set by Major Doolittle on January 6.

New York Los Angeles Leland J. Andrews Major Doolittle

Penny Postage For Britain Restored And Land Relief Plan

A government briefing notes the restoration of the penny postage rate for Britain and outlines relief measures. It mentions a four ounce penny rate introduced during Queen Victoria's era, land block provision for shelter, building materials up to £15, and land use reforms for campers. It also covers aid to small landholders for breeding ewes and barters for relief work to alleviate unemployment and congestion.

Scott Pirjoda Poe Eatabe Dusningham

Accused William Beaver Sentenced Despite Conviction Details

William Beaver, convicted at the Central Criminal Court on November 37, 1936, for assault on a young woman, was found to have failed to complete his sentence. He requested leniency claiming partial service, while prosecutors noted similar offenses in suburbs and rural areas. Detective Lane provided the account of advertising space fraud tied to a church new super.

Eydwey William Beaver Wy Wan Feantons Beaver Imara Central Criminals Court Lane

Soviet Note on London Visit Examined in Moscow

London notes show the Soviet exchange on the British ministerial visit to Moscow was studied in full. The message indicates no immediate decision or concessions were made.

Ondon London Moscow

Moneylender's Appeal to Privy Council case text

The fragment references a moneylender's appeal to the Privy Council involving the Trustes Company and Gitard Minter as executors of a will, with names and roles partially garbled. It indicates a legal appeal tied to estate matters and the official capacity of executors.

Privy Council Salat Jasar Oul Bawls Ae Permanett “Trustes Company’ and Gitard Minter

Fatal Drive Near Castle Hill Inquest Opens

The trial of Walter Harbert Beneke began on a murder charge arising from a car crash at Castle Hill on November 20. The Crown alleges criminal negligence as the car, traveling 25 to 40 miles, veered off the road, over an embankment, and struck a fence injuring four passengers, three of whom, two girls and a boy, were killed. The case was adjourned.

Sydney Priaay Parranatte Walter Harbert Beneke Castle Hill Crowe F. W. Berns Benoke Deivigg Balichart Hilla

Reserved Treasure Purchase Fails to Reach Special Court

A cryptic notice notes a disputed purchase linked to the reserved treasure, with residents debating the ownership. Officials indicate no final sale or allocation has occurred, pending further review by the authorities.

Level Crossing Fatality Report From Wellington

A fatal level crossing incident occurred in Wellington on Friday injuring several people. Authorities are investigating the car and train collision details and the identities of those involved remain unclear at this time.

Abyssinia Crisis Prompts British Debate Over Italian Moves

The British cabinet discussed the Abyssinia dispute amid Italian pressure for broader aims. Britain and France seek a settlement under the League without forcing European powers to adjudicate, while preparing to address Ethiopia's trading interests and Italian concerns.

London Telegraph Rowe Italy Ethiopia Nnde Ababa Mamolini Rasta Pari Britain France Rome

Japan Reluctant To Concede Wool Duty

Tokio officials stated Japan may not admit Australian wool. Duty levels threaten reciprocity with other nations due to the previous clause. Japanese duties on additional Australian products are already high and hard to cut, while Australia is frustrated by high tariffs on Japanese imports.

Japan Tokio Toda Nichau

Labour Unity Talks In Australia Ahead Of Unity Pact

Federal ALP Secretary McNamara today spoke on negotiations with labour leaders to pursue a unity agreement. He discussed the matter with Labour Party secretary Graves and later with NW branch secretary Colbourge. The key issue remains the readmission of Brother Theodore and 33 other former Labour members of the House of Representatives.

Sydney ALP Tit. McNamara Labour McNamara Labour Party Graves Federal Labour Party Colbourge Br. Theodore House of Represenven

Wireless revenue in Britain rises for BBC year

The eighth annual report of the British Broadcasting Corporation shows revenue of 2,008,088 pounds with 1,790,280 from wireless and 341,808 from publications. The total is roughly a quarter of a million more than the previous year, while BBC spent about 10,000 pounds on programs.

London Musl British “Broadcasting — Corporatio Wirerem Honoes BBC

Flour Tax Evasion Fine In High Court Ruling

A High Court ruling imposes a fine for flour tax evasion with penalties set to rise to 1000 pounds in accordance with law. The decision highlights enforcement of tax compliance and penalties for infringement.

Acordanes High Court

Gaol for Drunken Assault Described by Kin of the World

A man named Moore faced nine months imprisonment at the Quarter Sessions after a drunken assault. The court noted his prior behavior and warned he would face the maximum penalties if such conduct recurred.

Michael Moore

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