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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1934
Page
4
Back to School bargains advertised for boys shirts and tunics with detached collars and sizes listed. Prices shown as reduced from original, with multiple fabric types and colors in navy white and marly tones.
John Edwin Fitzgerald Burns, 22, charged at Liverpool Court with stealing 88 sheep from Harold Mere dith Bell of Hoxton Dark on December 10. Bell, a grazier, said a draft of sheep was prepared for sale on December 10 and five or eight were later missing. Magistrate reserved decision. Burns appeared at Burwood Court for stealing sheep from J. bb. Saul and Bong at Flamington on December 3. He was remanded.
A relief strike ended at Granville works after workers who walked off yesterday returned to duty. The action began at the Granville factory as workers protested conditions and resumed normal operations today.
Body recovered after a person apparently fell into the harbour. Police say the incident occurred near the water and divers searched the area while authorities investigated the circumstances and possible causes.
Five forged lottery cheques passed through Sydney shops and appeared to imitate the Director of State Lotteries. The forgeries, payable to ticket 21578 in Lottery TH, fooled officials until returned to the Lottery Cutter. The crime reportedly involved an experienced forger and the full extent remains undetermined.
An advertisement extols Australian Rice Powder as delivering a delicate translucent complexion, claiming it avoids harsh ingredients and offers health friendly beauty. It touts scientific tests, superior quality, and cost efficiency versus pricier rivals, urging purchase from chemists and stores.
A departmental tennis match Saturday between the Property and Burvay units of the Interior Department accounts section. Highlights include Murden, Gilbert, and Pierson competing in mixed doubles and singles as results show Accounts Tranch winning 9 sets 75 games to 7 sets 66 games.
The banker Etwans Mremer remains in kidnapper hands with no contact reported. A $200,000 ransom is prepared in non-consecutive currency notes. Police, under federal guidance, pursue a full investigation amid family fears of harm.
Todays wool sales saw strong competition from Japanese and Continental buyers supported by Yorkshire. All descriptions remained firm at last weeks closing levels. Combacks crossbreds and greasy merino fleece sold well. Greasy merino fleece to 28d for seven bales from Woodstock. The total at the conductors section was 12,989 bales with 1,743 sold and 218 percent disposed privately.
At the Tumut inquest Florence E J Martin 48 and her eighteen months old son William Frederick Martin were found dead in Tumut River. The coroner ruled death by self drowning while also finding murder of the child by drowning. Witnesses described fights and alleged adultery with William Tindall.
Maud Brown aged 72 was fined five shillings in the Central Summons Court for throwing pepper at Ruby Robinson in Chippendale after a dispute. The magistrate Mr. MacDougall said it was not wicked or cruel and noted the defendant’s age.
The Rev. H. F Hales told Sir Stephens Anglican Church audience that clothes conventions bind society and cling to old prudish ideas. He argued modern laws reflect outdated morality and noted youth travel and global fashion shifts as signs of moving forward versus restraint.
The ad claims Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills cure indigestion constipation and other ailments. It touts universal use by rich and poor including professionals laborers and businesspeople to keep their systems in order.
Keith Picks, 24, suffered serious injuries after a premature explosion near Renehaok. Four fingers were blown off his left hand and he received extensive facial injuries. He was taken to the hospital in a critical condition with his status described as serious.
A fragment discusses a clergyman known for his distinctive dress during parish visits. It mentions a section against the clothing and hints at a reply from a person feeling unwell, alongside references to riding a bicycle and wearing a skirt and garments.
At the Flemington sale buyers had limited choice with sheep mostly old and plain, demand weak for most grades. Cattle numbers reached 2,500 with good prime sorts selling, but medium and inferior lots moved slowly and the overall quality was low. Prices showed broad variation with bids for wool sheep and lambs improving slightly.
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