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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1934
Page
3
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A dramatic Narrabeen beach rescue in New South Wales features Joseph Newton and lifeguards risking the surf to save a drowning man. Jim Reilly and Wally Proudfoot battled strong currents before delivering aid and reviving Newton with artificial respiration and hypodermics.
Roy Governor, brother of Jimmy and Joe Governor, will be released from Bathurst gaol on January 27 after serving 12 months with remission. A police party pursued him for a month, and he wounded Sergi Youn when surrounded, the offence for which he was sentenced.
Martin Fraser failed to attend a muster of passengers at sea on the liner Ormonde. He pleaded guilty through a solicitor and was fined five shillings sixpence and sixpence. A parallel case was noted in the report.
Police obtained an adjournment in the coronal inquiry into the death of Mrs. Florence Martin and her young son Frederick. The police could not establish where Mrs. Martin entered the river with the child attached. No foul play is suspected.
An influenza outbreak in Tokyo reaches alarming levels with reports of about 150 deaths daily. Widespread illness strains hospitals as authorities monitor the virulent infection and urge public precautions.
An advertisement touts Harrison’s Pills as a cure for rheumatism backache and muscle aches. It claims to remove uric acid, ease joints, and restore strength, promising renewed energy and vitality after use. Available from chemists 2 shillings per 18 pills.
Harry August Janson known as Dante the Magician faces assault charges from Geoffrey Fiverett after a party at a hotel. Everett counters with a cross action alleging assault and insulting language.
Racing note lists scratched horses Le Touquet Anniversary Handicap Mince Tle Regal Star for the Sydney meet on Thursday.
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