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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1934
Page
2
A deputation from Can Yerra unemployed seeks more local relief work. They complain married men get one week in two or three and singles one week in two or six, and some pay may be below dole. They planned an interview with Minister J A Perkins, but absence in the House halted the approach.
The trial of Lilian Anderson for the murder of her husband Moncrieff Anderson at Wagga on May 10 was continued. Detective McRae said Anderson admitted shooting but claimed it was an accident. The couple had went to shoot rats and three shots were fired. James Anderson testified she was a good wife and attentive. Mrs Anderson maintained she knew nothing of the shooting and police frightened her. She alleged her husband forced her to write letters signed Thelma Smith to worsen the case against Morey and to shield himself. The barrister urged the jury to avoid a manslaughter verdict and pursue murder or not guilty.
Results from the Canberra winter school competition show Rugby League Queanbeyan beating Grammar 7 0, Queenanbeyan Taltedin defeating Grammar 12 0, Hockey Grammar School defeating Queanbeyan 2 0, and Basketball Girls Grammar School beating Queanbeyan 18 7 in round four. In round five Telopen Bat defeated Grammar 50 0, Telopes Tat defeated Grammar 58 0, Honest-Telopea drew with Girls Grammar 1 1, and Girls Grammar beat Telopes 14 4. Tennis highlights include Yarralumia defeating Monaro in a four set match and Monaro beating Yarralumia in five sets with 36 games to 34.
Tony marks the Sydney arrival of the Albion Bar, a 9700 ton liner, inaugurating Blue Star Line’s Sydney UK service. The Albion Star and Royal Star precede the Stuart Star, with a 28 day vessel rotation to haul refrigerated produce, speeds 34 to 16 knots, and ships under construction at Belfast's Harland and Wolff yards.
Canberra league officials plan to stage games in Canberra with Leeton, South Broken Hill and a Sydney Club. Fixture rearrangements set for August 25 with possible semi final that date. South Broken Hill expected at Federal Capital on September 22 with umpires listed for Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Manuka matches.
Miss Kiva Yellard opens a new baby wear shop in the Arcade while her former shop will house stationery, fancy goods, and a lending library. B C Harris and Co enlarges and reequips its can and carry business with branches at Kingston Manuka and Queanbeyan and a standing connection with Bungentore.
Buyers operated freely for 26 600 sheep and lambs penned at Flemington, firm market for all types. Cattle section viewed 2840 head with keen inquiry and firmer rates than last sale. Prices ranged for sheep and cattle with prime bulls and steers more in evidence. best beef 39 shillings, good quality 25 shillings, lambs 10 to 25 shillings.
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