Clubs Raided in Alleged Pistol Robbery Spree
A report states accused individuals raided another club, produced pistols, and robbed several men. The purported loot was set at about £200 for each offender.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1939
Page
3
A report states accused individuals raided another club, produced pistols, and robbed several men. The purported loot was set at about £200 for each offender.
Mr. Lucag for the Commonwealth urges not to require union member finances. Chairman Hill notes compulsory unionism brought peace in Adelaide tramways since 1915. A W U spokesman cites unrest from non unionists in the Territory and supports unionist preference. Debates cover casual versus weekly employment, notice periods, and wages for six days work. Board adjourns to October. transport items deferred.
The Australian Jockey Club committee moved to curb betting control on racecourses. From August 1 bookmakers may not employ assistants to place bets for them. Bookmakers must lay off bets personally if they reduce outlays, ending the practice of using paid helpers.
Burglary reported at Bradden Motors Civic Centre premises where a small sum of money was stolen. Entry believed gained by forcing a window left unlocked. staff discovered the theft Saturday morning.
A distressed woman recalls three years of misery from backache and partial cures until Kruschen Salts. She reports improved mobility to walk three miles daily after using the product, claiming kidneys regain healthy function and blood cleanses of waste.
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