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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1931
Page
4
Allied forces advance 24 days after capturing Fet Tay and Bentusi, moving 90 miles into Cyrenaican coast. The campaign results in pursuit of Senums across nearly 700 miles, with heavy casualties, captures, and displacement of civilians as livestock and families are left behind.
Report states Frank de Lico says the Mali an wh o was murdered yesterday morning may have targeted the killer. Police plan to monitor ships as they suspect the shooter may flee Australia. Witnesses describe a large number of Hatlans in town but authorities say information is scarce.
Detectives report on the Newtown murder case noting the victim and police involvement. A man named Lal was sentenced to two years for shooting with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He was arrested in 192% after an incident at a fruit plant and a coining plant was implicated.
The market shows little change from the prior week with steady rates across merino and crossbred lines. Strong Japanese and Continental demand supports the market, while Yorkshire competition remains notable and top prices reach ambitious levels despite weaker shabby lines.
In a House of Commons written answer Mr Philip Howden states present monetary gold stocks: United States £915,700,000. France £415,600,000. United Kingdom £144,512,000. Germany £2,108,500,000. other £96,100,000. Also mentions a grand slam sale advertisement for Har pains and various discounted goods.
The murder trial of an unnamed man, transported from Bedford Prison, opened with the defendant pleadi ng not guilty. Prosecution led by Mr Norman Wickett, KC, contended the fire was deliberate, while the defense questioned jurors and stated the defendant had no involvement with his wife, who worked in a shop to fund the defense. The judge adjourned as witnesses described reactions and alleged petrol-fueled arson.
Marikishen, a young Punjabi, is sentenced to death at Lahore for the murder of Thanan Bingh, an inspector of police, and to life transportation for the attempted murder of the Punjab Governor and a detective. Mercy due to youth was rejected by the judge.
Theatre owners and the Managers' Association filed an application with the Arbitration Court for a ten per cent reduction in wages for members of the theatrical and amusement industries. Frank Tait of J C Williamson Ltd warned that without relief many theatres could close, affecting about 2,600 employees.
About 1000 unemployed workers in the building industry criticised Premier Lang at a Sydney meeting. Speakers accused him of ignoring demands for an 85 hour week in Public Service and payment of the equivalent of the unemployment wage.
In a Sydney Cricket Ground match Bradman dominates with 208 not out as New South Wales reaches 200 runs ahead. A major incident interrupts play when Becket’s fielding prompts questions from French and Ryder, followed by Becket’s elbow injury later requiring hospital treatment.
Police raided offices and arrested two directors of the Mount Bima Goldfield facing charges of circulating false statements to induce shares. The men allegedly promoted several mining ventures in New South Wales and Queensland, with about £570,000 registered capital linked to those claimed on the Sydney Stock Exchange. One associate is listed on the Sydney Stock Exchange.
An advert lists HEEMEO as a concentrated cure in water, claiming one bottle equals eight standard bottles of UB remedy for coughs colds and bronchitis. It asserts safety for young children and infants, with no poison risk and usable from the youngest baby, urging use for family relief amid dubious claims.
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