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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1935
Page
6
In Lakemba a butcher, George Mayen, was cutting meat when a knife slipped striking an artery. He was hospitalised but died despite efforts. Eyewitnesses reported customers watched as the weapon nicked a major vessel and blood poured out before medical help arrived.
A chaotic account details the Grosvenor wreck in the Ghd Krubi River Valley near Riveradale, South Africa. Expedition leader Van Reenen, with Jan Holzhauesen and others, sought survivors, found three elderly white women among natives, and learned of later deaths from disease and elephant attack. The group listed casualties and noted most crew perished or were taken to Europe, while the women’s fates remained with the locals.
A stormy session of the Master Bakers Association in Sydney discussed curtailing bread production to protest federal and state moves on bread pricing. A motion to halt bread output on Monday was defeated, with plans to reconvene and decide next steps.
Archaeological fragments suggest beer drinking by 3500 B.C. with barley and yeast evidence. Researchers in Nordlingen found artifacts containing a blue residue analyzed as grain fermented to produce alcohol.
A compact discussion describes diamond powers and superstitions, noting left-hand wearing for maximum influence and links to famous gems like Koh I Nor and Hope Diamond. It mentions cultural beliefs, divine invincibility, cutting styles such as baguette and brilliant, and Victorian fashion.
In a speech, Abbott argues the wool industry can only survive a global price hike or drastic policy changes. He cites misaligned prices between raw wool and local manufactured wool, tariff effects, and calls for measures including grants and rate reductions to support primary producers amid a fragile market.
A deputation led by J M Scullin urged opening a Manuka post office. The Postmaster General responded that existing facilities meet current needs. Residents fear lack of money orders parcels and other services without longer trips, and plan another push for improved postal facilities.
The NMA reports start of work on reinforced concrete Prince's Highway bridge over the Great Haven River at Nowra to replace a demolished structure after floods. Decking rework continues. resurfacing completed between Wollongong and Nowra area and in Bulu Bhitra Kiama and Shellharbour municipalities.
At Elstree English Studios completes a new soundstage complex with modern features. The project showcases early adoption of digital workflows, advanced lighting rigs, and acoustically treated stages designed for film and television production.
Hollywood art director Jack Okey designs a major studio on seven acres near Elstree with three quarters of a mile by pass road. The complex includes state of the art sound stages, carpenters shops, dedicated schools for each stage, makeup and wardrobe facilities, a small cinema for rushes, a larger theatre for previews, and capacity to employ 1000 people.
The Rev W R Addison VC, senior Anglican chaplain to the forces at Bulford, has been posted to Bordon Hampstead. His conspicuous bravery in Mesopotamia in 1916 saw him carry a wounded man to safety under heavy rifle and machine gun fire and aid others as they were tended. The official citation lauded his splendid example and disregard for danger, inspiring stretcher-bearers to advance.
The Star Theatre opens this weekend with Janet Gaynor and Charles Law Ayres in a top billed production. Walter Connolly Ned Sparks Lovlie Drewes and Biogfried Ramena headline a large cast including Astrid Alwyn P Huntley Jr John Qualen and Catherine Dowoot. The project is directed by Nevade and features Winslow Blesshan as vice president of production with a long list of imported players and a film adaptation from a best selling novel.
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