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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1934
Page
3
Fragmentary notes indicate a local event at Piuher Trade week where scarce items appeared in limited supply. Names and places are unclear, but the scene points to disrupted stores and shoppers seeking essentials.
The supplied OCR text is garbled and incomplete with many missing words. It mentions days and times but lacks coherent events, names, places, or organizations to summarize into a factual headline and card teaser. No clear person or action emerges from the readable fragments.
Canberra Bowling Club hosted the Rinks tournament amid warm, pleasant conditions with many bowlers. The Bracket featured Francis Weatherston and Doe tied results, Percival Piper Henry Fren contributing strong scores. teams included Weatherston, Woodger, Pieming and many others in a tight field, with the Bricket Association taking overall victory on the first innings.
The F D B A carnival at Goulburn featured city and Cooma teams in a busy ice rink program with multiple events. The day included uneven heats, late finishes, and a tight final between City and Cooma with City securing a narrow points win. Other results listed include MINGLES CHAMITONGHL and Canberra defeats, plus pair and rink championships and team lineups.
Fragmented OCR text outlines efforts toward standardisation across Australian industry, referencing government aims, private sector roles, and implications for agricultural and engineering practices. It notes cooperation among agencies, the need for consistent standards, and the impact on trade, pricing, and market operations amid economic concerns. The text mentions Commonwealth and state interests, and potential policy actions to promote uniformity and reliability in industrial processes.
Victoria were all out for 407 as Sydney chase Victoria’s strong batting display. Detailed scores show Victoria’s Knighting and Bromley contributing, with O’Halloran and Chivers among the bowlers for the opposition. Attendance was around 10,000 with gate receipts near £480.
Mondar and others were brought before the district court this morning charged with murder. The accused, including George Winecombe and Talbot, were remanded until Thursday for further hearing.
The text records a fragmented account about medications, health effects, and personal experiences with pills. It mentions Ward Park Heath and several unclear references to doses, side effects, and expected outcomes, with uncertain details about timing and locations.
The coroner reports Thomas Honeyman died by self poisoning after cyanide tablets were found on him. Irene Skinner, whom Honeyman struck with a tomahawk in her Pad Aineton home on New Year’s Eve, survived, while Honeyman died beside the bed.
A cyclist Antony Bintan collided with a tram near Pureeta and Choyatal Street intersection last night. He sustained injuries including leg and head wounds with both feet damaged, while bystanders rushed to assist.
A detailed account from a seaman aboard the Collingwood describes Prince Albert son of King George V at Jutland May 31 1916. He commanded an A turret in the forepart of the ship and kept watch through the night, with Derfflinger among the ships engaged. The narrative notes his promotion from Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant after the action.
City club action features Peterman and Berle with Wallach and D Arcy. Anderson Hardaker and Dawcett. Vike He Wallacy and Martin. Hales Mons and Malmes Holnt in a compact, name rich lineup.
Racing at Dunkeld featured the Williamstown Laverton Hurdle over about two miles. Win for Diva. Favorite Bright Prince and Tito placed behind with close margins. Time noted as a guide.
Runners headline a packed Queanbeyan program with dogs and horses racing for open stakes. Boldat and Soldat score placings in divisions, while Myra Dawn and Gay Girl feature in hurdle events. Times range from 1.39 to 2.8 as judges note decisive margins and close finishes.
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