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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 08, 1936

Page

4

Murder verdict in bank escort killing shocks Melbourne

The City Coroner returned a murder verdict in the death of Jamon Edward Scriven, a government messenger shot outside the Titles Office on January 31 during an inquest. The case highlighted gaps in protection for escorts handling large sums, noting the absence of a firearm and urging police guidance and proper escort procedures for money transfers.

Melbourne Jamon Edward fBcriven Titles Encorta Mroney Scriven Herbert Gillbank Bank of Australasia Herbert Gilbank Tillen Beriven Little Lonedale Gillbank Ald John Loula Ryan Brampr Alan Tam Pallée

Hurdlers End Greensea Collapses on Track

Sydney reports a chaotic race at Randwick where greensea fell during a half mile hurdle event. Greensta trix won the hurdles race while Sears on the Ki nee defeated him after the fall. Oreensis owner announced Greensea would not race again soon and be reserved for the Highweight Flying tomorrow.

Sydney Hurdie Greensea Randwick Greenses Greensta Trix Sears Oreensis Aj.c

L G U Quarter Finals Drama Ends In Victory

Mrs Clive Robinson defeats Tulle Dubbo Baad A in a tight L G U quarter final clash securing advancement to the next round. The match showcased steady serving and aggressive returns as Robinson claimed decisive control in the late stages.

Mrs Clive Robinson Tulle Dubbo

Verdict in Canberra collision awards £110 in damages

A Canberra Magistrates Court verdict found for George Wylie of Dunstron against Percival Arthur Tromp over a May 2 collision at Constitution Avenue and Anzac Parkway. Wylie awarded £93/1/1 plus £11/1/6 costs, totaling £110/2/7. Wylie, a night watchman, testified he slowed at the intersection but Tromp’s car struck his vehicle. witnesses placed speeds from 15 to 26 mph and noted the crossing as dangerous.

J. Bilas Canberra George Wylie Dunstroon Perelival Arthur ‘Trompp Constitution Avenue Anzac Parkway Plaintif W. H. B. Dickson Pena K. C. Codd Duntroon I Ts Coulinee Beott EL Weekn Tun Budge William Dunphy Reid Canberm Parliament House Tromyrycook Luieh~ Barat Bireet Dickson Ieee Dicom

Horses Collision Ends Jockeys Injury Scare

In Melbourne on a Tuesday race Tiratikah and Crimson Rambler collided on the track. Jockeys R Abbott and Hynes escaped serious injuries after Abbott was thrown over a fence and Hynes, riding Crimson Rambler, sustained facial injuries. Tiratikah was lame after the mishap.

Melbourne Tiratikah Crimson Rambler R. Abbott Hynes Abbott Hynes Tirshkah

Australia to probe eBcentife plan for secondary industries

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research will lead a government backed probe into establishing a broad secondary industry program in Australia. A 1% taskforce, chaired by Sir George JulIux, will study how to organise and finance a national effort covering aircraft and motor production, universities, rail and defense links, aiming to boost efficiency and employment.

eBcentife Aus Council For Scientific and Industrial Research Lyona Counci George Juilux CALLR W. R. Hebblewhite Brandanis Association of Australia H. Tinale Sydney J. P. Tivey Australian General Electric 8. J. Gibson F. P Akneeshaw N.8.w. Chamber of Manufactures A Maughan Australian Association of British Henry Barraclough Dear Uealty Aoverty I. H. Boas Forest ‘Products C. & Lrp 4R W. Ceeeeing Melbourne J. Bradford General Broken Will Pty. Co. Ltd M.T. Eady Victorian Chamber of Manufactures G. Lightfoot Beate Railways Defence Department Australia

Air trainees begin course at Point Cook training school

Defence announces cadet courses at Point Cook for 1996 with 88 candidates selected from 43 new entrants. About 20 will join services in 1996, while 3 joining others will fill officer numbers as Australia expands its air force training under the national development program.

Phat Austewiin Tv Air Ca Pejat Cook Thia School Unite Ube

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