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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1934
Page
4
A government committee reviews debtors law after 000s jailed for unpaid family maintenance and similar charges. The 1568 abolition of imprisonment for debt contrasts with modern enforcement. The inquiry examines evidence on debtors and potential reforms.
In Tumut a inquest will be held Friday into the deaths of Mrs Florence Martin and her infant whose bodies were found in the river. Police have adopted a theory of autolysis or suicide amid financial distress.
Warsaw reports Archbishop Dionyalus and five bishops of the Autonomous Orthodox Church arrested today for selling divorces. They faced up to five years in prison. Catholics sought divorces by converting to Orthodoxy, paying about £30. Since 1931, Warsaw authorities granted around 1,200 divorces. arresting bishops uncovered about 1,000 more petitions.
Edward Henry Mores, charged with murdering Percy Smith, was remanded until January 31. The police seek government analysis on exhibits as two brothers sat in court while the public gallery crowded. The accused wore a thick growth of beard and had not shaved since the last appearance.
Jockey J Saunders riding Goodradigbas was seriously injured when the horse fell near the stand at Victoria Park. Saunders was thrown heavily and hospitalised. A mixup with protest flags occurred in the Brush Hurdle race leading to a brief confusion in the paddock before correct signals were shown.
Queensland era structured minutes record Queanbeyan F and A meeting on Tuesday night with President Mr G A Motnnea in chair. Offers from Mr L T Cooper to provide free broadcast announcing equipment and a peakera around the ring were accepted. The group discussed concession fares, pavilion advertising, space rental, affiliation with NSW poultry, trotting, and axemen associations, and inviting the Governor General to open the Queanbeyan show on March 1.
A noisy gathering of relief workers who struck at Granville Park yesterday led to tensions and calls to throw out the team. Speakers claimed workers were refused the chance to return to work last time. After assurances of a chance to make up, about 30 men resumed duties.
English Australia cricket tests draw big demand with £2000 worth of tickets sold for the Oval match at prices from 4/9 to 12. Public ticketing at Lord's begins March 3 for members, while general public access is restricted until then.
The report covers Darky Mandon defeating Ronnie Leonard on points in a one round bout and Alby Roberts stopping an Aboriginal opponent in a two round main at Mushout ire Bay Stadion near Leichhardt Stadium tonight. The event features two rounds and a rapid finish, highlighting local boxing action.
The inquiry into the deaths of three visitors in Gundagal concluded that a tourist box overturned due to axle failure caused the fatalities. The coroner found the speed of the vehicle not excessive and praised the driver for staying at the scene, deeming him careful and capable.
Desperate escape at Texas State Prison ends in gunfire and a car ramming as five long term inmates attempt breakout. Guards are wounded and a manhunt is underway with authorities pursuing suspects and examining the car used in the assault.
Widnontey chrin Hamel a well known trapper, missing for nine days, believed dead from thirst. Tracks found near a well and circular markings traced for miles, followed by Bonnie Parker who described a figure as a “polyr-emoking” woman involved in many shootings. Search for instruments and music gear noted as supplied by PALING'S.
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