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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1934

Page

4

Looking Forward at Capitol Theare features English cast drama

The Capitol Theatre screens Looking Forward, an English cast remake of a C L Anthony play with Lionel Barrymore and others, following a review praising its drama and acting. It pairs with Midshipman Jack, a naval academy tale starring Bruce Cabot and Betty Furness, plus a Charlie Chase comedy Now We'll Tell One. Next weekend offers Marlene Dietrich The Song of Sonya and other releases.

Ervies C. L. Anthony Tle Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Hollywood Dumith Capitol Theatre Barrymore Lewis Stone Bent Ja Hume Elizabeth Allan Colin Clive Phillip Holmes Alec B. Francis Nwell Hobbs George K. Arthur Law‘rence Grant Billie Bevan Lionel Barrymore Naval Academy Jack Bruce Cabot Betty Furnes Frank Albert Cinesound Charlie Chase Marlene Deltrich Sonya Brian Aherne Lionel Atwill Alison Skipworth Prince Edward Theatre Bing Crosby Marie Pressler Madeleine Carroll Conrad Veldt Marshall

Cobras That Spit Poison Arrive at London Zoo

Two black spitting cobras arrived at the London Zoo from southern Nigeria. They can inject venom and spray it from hollow fangs when provoked, aiming for eyes. Keepers wear motor toggles when opening cages to prevent accidental exposure.

Zoological Harden London Nigeria London Zoo

Kembla Grange Races Results and Odds Snapshot

Racing cards report multiple divisions with winners by short margins. Highlighted were Dive for 8/12 and GRANGE HIGHWEIONT taking top spots. betting lists show prices like 5/2, 4/1, and 2/1 for leading runners.

Wool market outlook hints at steady demand and higher prices

Australian wool merchants report tighter supplies and rising values with potential for strong grower returns. European buyers like Germany purchase more wool while France cuts imports. Sydney market to reopen February 3. Prices show significant gains since last year, though sharp swings risk reduced turnover.

Sydney Benson Winchcomte, Carson Ltd Bradford Jones Germany German ‘Commission France Australia Nome Indica Iona

London Wool Sale Yields Mixed Demand and Withdrawals

London wool sales report firmish demand with many withdrawals. About 11,029 lots offered, 2084 from NAW, roughly 3,863 sold. Home and Continental buyers bought gradually at steady rates. Unclear consignments and prices include 48d and 20 for porch es.

London Salem NAW Continental

Curious Fossils and Fake Relics Fascinate Smithsonian

A Washington institution houses convincing fake fossils, some crafted to resemble genuine prehistoric life. Waves and mineral stains created rock forms and plant impressions, fooling amateurs who sent pieces thinking they were authentic relics. The Smithsonian also catalogs so called fossil turtles eggs and bone-like stone formations.

Snaithacnian Institution Washington Nature Smithsonian

Bowling selections and schedule for Abe hy Chube rink team

Three rinks from City Towling Sub will travel to Goulburn on Saturday and resume at Kenmere Hosps. The Abe hy Chube representatives are Brown K G Wallace Waimes J Bhakespeare Lovett Hansett Grainger Toy TM Bhakespeare Hardateer Mone Earl. Reserves: Savage Wade Paterson Pike Stevens. Transport at Cub House Braddon at 10.00 am. players unavailable should notify Hon Sets GALeninge immediately.

Towling Goulburn Kenmere Abe Hy Chube Brown K. G. Wallace Waimes J. Bhakespeare Lovett Hansett Grainger Toy Bhakespeare Hardateer Mone Earl Savage Wade Paterson Pike Stevens Braddon Hon Galeninge

New map highlights rare metal beryllium deposits

After fifty years of work geologists publish a colored national map showing over 160 rock units and 23 color bands. The survey suggests promising beryllium sources in the Rockies Black Hills and Atlantic coast mountains. The metal is rare and easily mistaken for aluminium. Similar clues about deposits are noted on the map.

United States Rockies Black Hills Atlantic Jta

Divorce suit echo assault at cricket match

In Sydney on a central court date Willan Charles Holden, 49, a salesman, was charged with malicious wounding Charles Buckland after an incident at Sydney Uplocket Ground. Police allege Holden had recently cited Buckland as a corespondent in a divorce suit. he struck Buckland in the back. Holden was remanded until February 7.

Sydney Tuowlay Central Court Willan Charles Holden Charles Buckland Holden Buckland Mex Yeateraity

Special Arrangement Cited in Overseas Intelligence Signals

An excerpt notes a special arrangement used alongside other sources of overseas intelligence. It mentions Australia and New Zealand are reserved in this compilation, with Reuters World Service as part of the reporting framework. The text outlines a caution about integrating foreign information streams.

Reuters World Service Australia New Zealand

CROWS STEAL GOLF BALLS FOR FUN ON COURSE

Birds on the Bagdad Gulf course have begun swooping in and carrying away golf balls. About fifty balls have disappeared this week, prompting two clubs to consider armed greenkeepers to deter the pilfering crows. The incident follows reports of roguish behavior by birds affecting the pastime. The notice ends with an advertising line from C.J. Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia.

Goifora Bagdad Rogaon Gulf Course Eruwa Golf Balla Balla Consid ‘Ng

Unclear fragmentary report on a dog sled pedigree case

In a shattered local note from NSHOOMA, a questionable report mentions a valuable pedigree sled owned by Dr. Gorton and Timmas amid confusion at Narooma. The piece references injuries, a dead animal, and unidentified perpetrators with limited readable details.

Nshooma Sun Department of Savigatiog Renarve Ab Narooma Dr. Gorton Timmas Yittrivum Inflin

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