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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 11, 1934

Page

4

Fog Camera Aids Liner Navigation In Dense Fog

The Manhattan arrives at Plymouth with a bridge fog camera that uses infrared light to photograph rocks and hazards through smoke. The navigator takes minute by minute negatives to determine safe routes, though it cannot be used at night. The British Admiralty is researching infrared fog photography for future ships.

London United States Manhattan Prymouth Perevent Admiralty

Legal action likely over money found by children

The Police Commissioner Mr Childs said £286 found by two children at Hurlstone Park Methodist Church last March raised questions of liability. Finders were not obliged to hand over the money, but informing police avoided larceny risk. action was pending and no further details were provided. Band instruments and musical items are advertised at Paling's with full particulars available.

Bydney Mr. Childs Hurlstone Park Methodist Church Mr. Child's

Rosebery Race Day Short on Courage and Crowds

In Rosebery Wednesday racing, Gay Hreese rider W Aldrich fractured a collar bone after a fall in the Brush Hurdle. An inquiry into E McMenamin’s riding was dismissed. Misa Rodger unseated before the Three and Four Year Old Handicap and was a non starter. In the Weller Mile Rural Interest and Hot Shot split pacing, with Rural Interest winning a dividend race. Master Colin won the Brush Hurdle by a neck over Hustler and Underwood, time 2.49, with odds 6/4 for Master Colin.

Bydney Gay Hreese Rosebery Talay W. Aldrich E. McMenamin Underwood Misa Rodger Hacdica W. Lawler Weller

Suspected Doping Cloud Over Woodend Novice Handicap

In Melbourne at Woodend Races on Wednesday Kashmiri, pulled up near the finish of the Novice Handicap, showed difficulty in being controlled and is reported in a serious condition. A saliva test was taken amid fears the horse may have been doped.

Melbourne Kashmiri

Chaperones Return Compulsory In Made ane

Berlin dispatch reports General Goering ordering police to require chaperones for youths under 18 at public dances. Exceptions apply where only German dances occur. Social pleasure rises with music and instrument suppliers advertise affordable terms.

London Berlin Daily Express Goering

Milk by Plane Amid Chicago Milk Strike

Milk shipments into Chicago began by air as the fourth day of a milk strike caused shortages. Police guarded a first plane landing after protesters tried to dump it. Within 100 miles, strikers attacked a Wisconsin dairy and damaged rail cars and a milk train amid federal investigations.

Chicago Municpal Jurunta Pleketa Andy 1500 Pleseta Wisconsin Ti Ja

Wool Sales Show Strong Demand and Higher Rates

The Wool Sales at AyDney saw good competition and rising demand from Japan. Best rates for good fleece wools held, with five percent above the prior day for average fleece wools and skirtings. Crossbreds and rome backs held firm at established prices, Creasy Merino sold to 2 4d for the bales from Bowning. The offering totaled 10,892 bales, 10,709 sold at auction and 1,346 privately.

Aydney Japan

Tragic Discovery Near Tumut Town

The bodies of Mrs. Jack Martin and her infant were found today in a swimming pool a quarter mile from Tumut. The infant's body was tied to the mother's neck. The cause and sequence of events remain unknown. Mrs. Martin was a well known local resident. Her husband also resides in the town.

Tumut Jack Martin

Tram Collision Kills Four in Melbourne Trams Crash

Four people died and one was seriously injured in a tram collision on St Kilda Road Melbourne after a braking incident to avoid a pedestrian. The rear tram plowed into the other as one driver escaped with shock from the wrecked cabin.

Melbourne St. Kilda Road

Irish Prisoners Walk Back to Custody at Cork Trial

Two handcuffed prisoners, forgotten by their escort, walked back to custody during adjournment at Cork Courthouse. After a sympathetic onlooker offered a pint, they resumed their journey and met a worried warder en route.

Dublin Cork

German Cinema Camera Captures Birds in Sporting Habitat

German government naturalists film a long range motion picture of birds in their native haunts. A three man crew develops a complete life cycle from chick to adult using a telescope like camera and special shoulder mounted gear.

Ile Rds

Paling's Sells Premier Musical Items for Details

Everything musical and best of its kind is offered at Paling's with a focus on procurable items. Shop promises quality instruments and accessories for detailed needs.

Paling's

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