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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1934
Page
4
Sydney report of the second trial for Mrs. Lilian Andersen charged with murdering her husband Moncrieff Anderson at Waawa in May. The July 25 date is set with Justice Stephen presiding. the first trial at Central Criminal Court ended with a hung jury.
A large organ from Hill Norman and Beard is being installed for St Andrew's Cathedral in Canberra. The instrument includes pneumatic action and a five horsepower motor, with a unique console design and limited loft access due to funding. The project, led by company representative Jy Ci Asmith, aims for completion within days as the cathedral nears its opening this month.
Report on the giant Cunarder under construction at John Brown & Co Clydebank with launch date set for September. The vessel will exceed 1,000 feet in length and accommodate over 4,000 passengers with extensive public rooms and luxury fittings. The project plans include a double-wide funnel system, twelve turbines and 960 electric motors, aiming for transatlantic speeds over 30 knots and a vast power station to serve a city of 108,000 inhabitants.
A reader criticizes the selection of debate subjects for the AM.A.Bile competition, arguing many topics are overly complex and remote. Local matters and national capital development deserve attention, while the current approach appears elitist and detached from public interest.
The Minister of Education Mr Drummond told a deputation there is no chance the Married Women Teachers Act will be renewed or repealed. He denied any discrimination against married women teachers and stated no repeal is on the horizon.
The Artaath Literature Society shifts the schedule from July 24 to July 17 for The Moonlight play Mew Moonlight. Rehearsals have gone splendidly and the production promises the human touch and light humour praised by critics. Mr Benn W Levy is acclaimed for strong writing and performance in outward bound style.
A four year old girl vanished near a hut on the town outskirts. A pensioner reportedly claimed not to have seen her. The child was found injured and rushed to hospital in critical condition. The man appeared in court and was remanded for eight days with bail refused.
The Prime Minister announced the three year appointment of W. J. Cleary ex New South Wales railways commissioner to succeed Sir Clarion Loyd Jonen as chairman of the Australian Broadcasting Commission. The salary remains 6800 a year. The decision favored Cleary due to leadership and a solid Sydney residency.
Police report details a case in which Todney Hancock, a mechanic, was charged after a disrupted second marriage ceremony. The defendant allegedly attacked or mistreated a party, with witness testimony describing the events and the judge labeling the act as a serious breach of conduct. The record notes an attempt to mislead authorities during inquiry.
The article reviews key milestones marking colonial history prior to Confederation. It highlights Jacques Cartier’s July 1884 landing, New Brunswick’s separation in 181 by growth, Nova Scotia’s 1762 ties, the 1704 Loyalists in Quebec and Ontario, and Toronto’s 1844 incorporation as its population nears 500000.
Andrew Charlton announces plans to take up golf turning from a general interest to a personal pursuit. The move signals a shift in leisure focus for the noted figure, with no immediate competitive goals disclosed.
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