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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1935
Page
4
A narrator recalls a night of dancing with Jerry and a beloved woman in a ballroom. A whispering chorus praises a radiant gown while lamenting future separations as the dress fades under Colgate’s famous stain removing wash. The piece extols beauty and the cleansing power of Colgate’s toothpaste.
Melbourne correspondent reports Keith Henderson aged 23 died at Lorne while rescuing a girl in distress off Camper auven. He was struck by a large wave and hurled against rocks sustaining fatal injuries as he attempted to reach the girl and bring her to safety.
John B. Alison of Wembley Alberta wins the wheat king title at the International Grain and Livestock Exhibition in Chicago for the twelfth Canadian victory in twenty four years. His peck of Reward wheat weighed 66.6 pounds per bushel, near the all time record, with prize money from Alberta government recognizing his success.
A distressed narrator describes rheumatism in the shoulder and body, recalling wife assistance with daily tasks. The text promotes Kruschen Salts claims to relieve pain, restore vitality, and improve digestion, listing various supposed benefits and a price of 4/1 per bottle.
Market notes report uneven demand with prices for hides and sheepskins declining. Buyers showed limited energy, while larger country calves and lambs fetched modest returns. regional quotes ranged from low to mid values with several grades still unsettled.
A garbled entry discusses a print of Shakespeare editions in London, noting a 1286 page deluxe concept by a publisher and designer, with heraldic images and a frontispiece. It mentions initial plan to sell at a high gate price but later use wider press resources to reissue as a best seller.
Overseas intelligence reports and other special sources are published here with full rights reserved. This entry reflects a ledger note on rights and distribution for Reuters world service material across the lane.
A British statistic suggests women drivers are safer on average, with 14 percent of drivers being women but only 4 percent of accidents. The piece notes a shift in views on female driving ability and cites Mrs. G. M. Stewart as holder of a world mile motor record at 146.7 mph set in 1924 aboard a car on the Montigny Trek Paris.
Jewellery valued at more than £900 was taken from the home of Mr. KR Bayer, of Vaucluse, during the weekend. The robbery was not discovered until shortly before midnight.
Randwick Alderan Foot condemns the shark menace advisory panel recommendations for widespread meshing. He argues the plan is futile as the sea is teeming with sharks and new ones will fill any gap, despite its novelty.
In Queensland near Mackay river, a large shark charged into shallow water two feet deep. Mr Wegner and his wife escaped harm by leaping away as the creature moved past, prompting concerns over bathing safety at popular beaches.
Sydney reports a constant watch for sharks along metropolitan beaches with patrolling planes and towers scanning the coast. Surfers were cautioned as sharks were seen beyond breakers and youths who ignored warnings at Bondi were compelled to return. their names will be recorded for prosecution.
The article reviews a tennis guide praising Doyle as a premier writer and critic, noting his clear explanations of subtleties and influence on Australian tennis. It also discusses Paul Bingig’s Brance’s Crisis, analyzing postwar European unrest, the franc crisis, and France’s economic drift toward or away from stability, with historical context on Paris, governments, and global trade.
A Sydney family faced a harrowing moment when trapped on a burning roof as flames engulfed their home. Mrs Rabin and her daughter Thelma escaped unharmed while Mr Rabin and another son suffered injuries before bystanders helped them away from the blaze. Eyewitnesses describe a terrifying scene as the family clung to timbers and attempted to descend, with the house described as a blazing danger that sent smoke and heat through the street.
A garbled report recalls the death of a famed sculler amid racing greats Kuan Manton of Chapstha and William Weel Tamils. The text mentions a trainer or form melt and tugs with 180 wt, noting a world's title and a deliberate incident in a channel or harbor.
A garbled historical snippet recounts a drowning incident near the Yarra with mentions of a man named Alfred and a league figure. The text is incomplete, making precise details and dates unclear, but it points to a river tragedy and a scene of awaiting rescue or accountability.
Shale experts come to Otranto amid uncertain plans and local debate. A mix of figures and agencies arrive to assess resources, with officials outlining potential timelines and environmental considerations as community stakeholders weigh next steps.
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