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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1935
Page
3
Reports describe air transport of living animals and pests by Imperial Airways. Officials note shipments of ladybirds to combat mealybugs in Tanganyika plantations and other delicate live cargo moved by air, illustrating early challenges and wonders of rapid animal transport.
The report describes performing animals shipped from the Bay of Biscay to London by air in metal water filled containers with bicycle pump like devices enabling crew to stimulate movement mid flight. Trainers accompany beasts in cargo planes and even a trained lion in a cage exits after landing, walking on a leash, as crowds encounter exotic acts arriving via Croydon and other routes from the Continent.
A fragmented report describes Christmas day fishing and social events with tangled notes on catches, weights, and visitors. It mentions various water conditions, baskets, and crowds, plus an editorial nudge toward broader festive preparations.
A man attempted self harm on the Harbour Bridge, climbing the railing and using a wire. He was observed by bystanders with authorities notified. The incident prompted an emergency response and an assessment at the scene.
Fragmented race list shows a 470 yard Maiden Stakes with numerous names and colors, plus long-winded ad copy for Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. The jumbled text blends dog racing entries with a health remedy pitch and an anecdotal aside about a France escape.
A fragmented historical overview traces the wheel from its ancient origins in Indo European cultures to its transformative impact on transport. It notes early devices, maritime and land mobility, and the rise of civilizations through trade routes, railways, and modern engines, concluding that transportation drives civilization.
Soviet archaeologists report an ancient city unearthed at the Koperdax foothills near Turkmenistan by the Caspian Sea close to the Persian border. The site features a white brick wall enclosing a square of four and a half kilometers, with a preserved temple, palace, and several dwellings, along with abundant artifacts for reconstructing the early Parthian era.
A government run foreign goods exhibition at Kabul highlights Western line trade and Afghan products. Customs and transport routes link Peshawar to Kabul while artisans display woven cloth, glassware, crockery, tools, and hand operated machinery. Local manufacturers and households participate actively in the event.
Sir Joseph, designer of The Arcwear, reports the streamlined box-site cargo ship lowers fuel use. In trials on a Buenos Aires run the vessel used about two tons less coal daily, achieving 10 knots with 409 tons of cargo per day and showing potential for further savings at higher speeds.
In Milbourne on Wednesday a 14 year old rider partnered an older horse named Laled O Cockpen for a first race. The event saw Dotan and Plente Cup Puckentam mentioned as part of the blurred report, with limited readable details remaining.
London report states a boxer's engagement is announced ahead of the Empire heavyweight boxing championship. The notice names the contender and signals upcoming title defense plans in the capital.
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