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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 20, 1934

Page

3

Local Wheat Contract Sales and Shipments

The Department of the Government is shown to have accepted Gill Sons as the local buyer for a wheat contract tied to renovations at Government Messrs TF Worlger and Sona House in Canberra. Five trucks and 850 tons were shipped to Wagga mills for blending, with prices noted in the local market. The tender, awarded to H W Allan, includes shipments at Can7 Mevingwaht and related properties during the period.

H.W. Allan Hing Ion TF. Worlger Sona Can-7 Mevingwaht Durin Perr Bae Aoe Eioumt Gill Sons Department of the Pricws Canca

Arrest in Cassilis Charge Against Suspect

Police detained a man in Cassilis in connection with a case involving a 14 year old girl. The girl was apprehended at Mer riwa and returned to Crsaine. Initial police doubts about the story faded as Detective Sergeant McRae took charge of Special Investigations. The man was charged with an alleged offence.

Sydnet Merriwa Crsaine McRae

Inquest at Carcoar Delivers Shocking Testimony

At Carcoar Thurwing an inquest into John Bryan's death at Barry on June 7 heard claims a witness had been tampered with. Sergeant Toole said the witness, John Hetherington Fowler, husband of murder suspect Mrs Charlotte Fowler, refused to be sworn citing privilege. Fowler declined oath. Coroner ruled statements admitted as exhibit. Fowler may face further action if implicated, and the inquest adjourned until tomorrow.

Toole John Fiyan Barry Privillege Witnean John Hetherington Fowler Charlotte Fowler Fowler Delaney Mr. Fowler Bergt. Toole Becuse Sergt. Toote Gulog

Children’s Fancy Dress Dance at Albert Hall

Arrangements for a children’s fancy dress dance at the Albert Hall on Friday August 17 are well in hand. A full orchestra will provide music for younger revellers early in the evening and for later dancing. Children are divided into groups by age for judging with prizes for best costumes. The event begins at 7:30 PM with a grand parade at 8:15 PM. Admission is 2 shillings per person.

Albert Hall Prises

Federal Territory Schools Carnival Invites Rival Teams

Canberra schools back a proposed territorial athletic carnival inviting Goulburn Yass Wowles and metropolitan rivals. Queanbeyan Intermediate High School will participate, with trophies to be contested though the Liberal Capital Commission Cup remains closed to outsiders.

Canverre Zams Ventron Goulburn Yass Wowesl Federal ‘Territory Federal Territory Queanbeyan Canberra Lnew 1 Fetion

Telopea Park Rugby and Hockey Victories Highlight Day Out

Telopea Park and Queanbeyan vied across rugby league and girls hockey with Telopea Park claiming rugby league wins 71 to 29 and 11 to 0 while girls hockey saw Telopea defeat Queanbeyan 9 to 1. The intershore competitions continued through Friday with multiple branches showing Telopea Park as the stronger side in several events.

Tenpia Park Mediate High School Queanbeyan Telopés Telopea Tuner Beyan Gueanbeyan S Telopes Telopea Park St. Tiht Uean Armenne Pan ‘At

Sydney Newcastle Rail Record Report

Northern Commercial Limited Express ran 104 miles from Sydney to Newcastle in 2 hours 28 minutes reaching 78 mph. Average speed 43.6 mph. Haulage by two Clam locomotives. Route Imbah and Morisset served.

Sydney Northern Commercial Limited Castle Imbah Morisset

Permanent Hair Wave Breaks With Self Contained Curler

Dr N B Knibbs introduces a heat free permanent waving method using self contained curlers in paper cylinders that generate steam. No machines electricity or wires are required and operators can move freely during the process. J Hamill of Manuka adopts the system, replacing old machinery and reporting reduced risk and damage to hair and scalp.

B. Knibbs George Kulbba Dlama Canberra Britain Mise J. Hamill Hajraresser Manuka Haraalf Permanent Wave Mian Hamilton

Farm trainees demand exceeds supply in state

The Minister for Labour stated the demand for trained farm workers at Seneyville Farm was greater than supply. He urged departments to fill vacancies and sought more applicants statewide to meet the need for farm labor.

Shpney Thurst Labour Dunningtirn Seneyville

Government air defence plan approved in cabinet

London reports the Prime Minister and Lord Londonberry will present a government air defence policy to be approved by the Cabinet. The plan outlines gradual increases in air force strength over several years beginning in 1935.

London Wedneming Mel Statey Haldwin Lord Londonerry Will Tysmorrow

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