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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 11, 1936

Page

3

Allege pact inquest links pair to poison death

Melbourne report says a midlife pact allegedly connected Miller 38 and Violet Walker 25 to a fatal poisoning. Evidence shows a woman’s body found in a park near a suitcase, poison container, and cyanide. Miller denied involvement but led police to the scene. both remained in custody with further inquiries set.

Melbourne Miller Bee Ade Walker Bat Brunswick Park Trivan Ater Wiannery Violet ‘Walker Mert Creek

Smothered Boy Entombed in Sand Rescue Fails

A distressed girl cried for help as rescuers worked to free a boy buried in sand. The attempt lasted several minutes before the end of the event was reported.

Kiln Drying Development in Timber Seasoning

Readable text indicates discussion of kiln drying development for timber seasoning with references to processes and experts. The fragmentary notes mention timing, methods, and potential seasonal impacts on wood quality.

Queensland bats Bradman’s surprise Brisbane Test

In a Shefield Shield match at Brisbane Queensland, Bradman decided to bat first after rain delayed start. Queensland posted 186 as Rogers top scored with 88, while Andrews held a tight defense for 80 minutes. Australia’s bowlers, led by Beeres and Waite, struggled to break the stand as the innings closed at 436.

Brisbane Hoving South Australia Queensland Bradman Stumpa Quesnalanders Rogers Andrews Beeres Queembland Alten Wall Rogera, & Wall Co Andrawe Moyle Ward Christy Waite Haozsen Sunde Soca Willkims Ryan

Canberra Special Swimming Carnival Features NZ Champions

New Zealand champions W. J. Jarvis and Mathieson will race at a Canberra Amateur Swimming Club carnival on Monday night. Events include 200 yards men’s and 200 yards women’s freestyle, diving, handicaps, mixed relays, and backstroke. Competitors from Canberra, Yass, and Goulburn join Lindsey Knowles, GU Dullard, Joan Bule, and H. Ingram in a varied program with entries due by 10 am.

Canberra New Zealand W. J. Jarvis Mathieson Pelo Jarvis Mwimcer Ferda Une Lindseynowles Fond Baths GU Dullard Yass Goulburn

Centenary Stamp Exhibition Promises Valuable Collections

South Australia to host the Centenary Philatelic Exhibition from October 20 to 28 in Adelaide. The seventeenth sections include Australia, Europe, Africa and Americas, and rarities with separate prizes. Champion exhibit prize valued at 410 pounds 10 shillings will be awarded for breadth and research.

Australia Adelaide Institute A. North Terence Stampe Everell Australasia Philatelic Society of South Australia Wil Ba Australian Commonwealth Biobsct Hin Tasmani Ansat

Train foreman injured after fall from engine in Richmond to Kuirrajong run

Herbert Wilkinson, foreman on a Richmond to Kuirrajong train, was badly injured when he fell from the engine. The driver did not notice his disappearance, and Wilkinson is in critical condition after reportedly leaning out of the cabin and touching an electric light.

Sydney Herbert Wilkinson Richmond Kuirrajong Bbapperd Hlea

Melba Bequest Scholarship Extended at Melbourne Conservatorium

The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music extends the Melba Bequest Scholarship for another year with recipient Miss Hinemos Roheur continuing through 1637. The award funds tuition up to 100 per year plus board and other stipends, supporting singing and related study. The conservatorium also offers full and partial scholarships for singing, piano, and violin in 1886, with prospectus and forms available.

Frita_Hert Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Lnte Nellie Melbe Mise Hinemos Ro- Heur New Zealand Ale Melbourne

Steam for Aircraft Advances Highlight Diesel-Powered Engines

Diesel powered steam aircraft propulsion draws attention as Pasine Europe and the United States study new engines. California's Doble Hesler team reportedly developed a engine delivering about 160 horsepower at 1680 RPM, weighing 180 pounds and claiming water consumption of roughly one gallon per 40 miles, signaling progress in steam aviation research.

Europe United Acinar Vacuum Oil Company California

Goulburn sale features 1000 cattle and 6000 sheep

Goulburn W H Wheatley's sale advertises a large catalogue of well bred stock to be sold next Tuesday January 14 1936 at 11 oclock. The list includes 1000 cattle and 6000 sheep with Hereford and Angus cattle and merino wethers and ewes in strong condition. Trains and trucks available, sale at store stock rates.

Goulburn W. H Wheatley Hereford Riverina Nationa Australia Gazette J. & Weatherston Parliament Howe Canberra F.ct Department OF the Interior Texpess Bestion Ainalle Works and Services Branch Acton T. Paterson Minister For the Interior

Queanbeyan Stallion Wins NSW Geren Competition Prize

Queanbeyan Railway Stallion won the section 4 prize in the New South Wales Geren Competition for the second year running. The award carried £4. Aylmerton took £3 for second prize, Mad Yerrinboo £1 for third. Neville Croker of Queanbeyan scored 103 not out against Queensland and was selected to tour Queensland with the New South Wales airwave X1, joining the team in February.

Queanbeyan Railway New South Wales Aylmerton Yerrinboo Lawan Hudaon Neville Croker Queanbeyan Queensland New South

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