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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1934
Page
4
Danish policy restricts foreign musicians from performing in Denmark due to currency outflows. Only a few leading artists may obtain permission from the Minister for Justice for three concerts, with likely future taxation. The move follows a report of funds drained by artists.
The Telopea Park High School choir and pupils have prepared for their annual concert at Albert Hall on Monday June. The programme features songs dances and humor with rehearsals in full swing and entertainment planned for the evening.
The Canberra Croquet Club held a farewell Saturday for Mrs Campbell and Mrs Wyles who are soon leaving Canberra. Vice president Mrs Yatea read the members’ regrets in the president Lady Groom’s absence. A recent flag-bridge in aid of the club raised the sum of 10/8/0.
In Sydney at the Central Criminal Court Ernest Bawards a labourer faced murder charges over his brother in law William Merimiah. The trial featured jury challenges and a contested verdict path with the Crown arguing death could be from a blow or illness, and the hearing adjourned to the next day.
Newcastle police recovered a large quantity of allegedly stolen goods from a basement under a city dance hall. Two youths were arrested. at least 20 robberies are expected to be cleared up. Investigators found tools, wireless materials, rods, and tents. A further batch of goods was discovered at another location.
Wise folk seek a remedy that can aid family health with added value. The ad touts a cough remedy claiming ten percent savings and superior quality for sour throat flu and bronchitis like symptoms with a focus on affordable, effective relief.
Promoter Vic Sagado seeks Canberra venue for National Pastimes Club event. Dencio Delaney, bantamweight champion of Queensland, eyes a bout with Kid Delaney while Sydney stadium offer for Frisco is declined. Supporting fights include Gavin Doyle vs Clyde Cameron and Kid Tell vs J Bennet. Negotiations target Albert Hall for next Friday night bouts.
A chaotic London bout at White City ends with Welshman Harvey dethroning Tan Harvey in a brutal 9th round as Peterson is warned for rabbit punching. Both fighters exchange heavy blows, Harvey hammering the champion to the body and head while referee warns repeatedly.
The BBC offered 100 guineas, negotiations collapsed, and permission remained unresolved. Names mentioned include Ramcod and Rogerson, with repeated announcements during the broadcast period.
Fragmentary notes list selections and handicaps including two year old and flying handicap events. References to Minn Canin Pacomore Westen Mile and Bahala imply a multi division race card with incomplete participant details and event names.
The article estimates the worldwide Jewish population, breaking it down by region. It cites about sixteen million globally, with Europe around five million, America one million, and Poland about one million. It notes major centers in New York Chicago and Philadelphia and provides city and country percentages of Jewish populations.
Kenya Green posted a fast 4.6 second split at Ascot Handicap racing, with Blaspmond Mayonnaise finishing strongly for owner Rogeihon. The event featured Wondrous and several other contenders, as bookmakers tracked early favorites and margins.
An improvised OCR passage reports a assault case involving William Henry Tuemtay Sydney and John Thomas Slim in a Sydney Central Court, with details of weapon use, injuries and an adjourned hearing. The text mentions Anzac Day, Wynyard station and Clarence Straw Hallow, plus medical observations and witness testimonies.
In early evening masked men attacked a woman at Adelaide Wools residence in Lukke Bereet. They threatened death if she did not comply with demands and then departed after taking a watch and other items. Minutes earlier, Mr Wools had left for work.
A damaged report describes a famous church facing danger from hidden threats. The piece mentions walls, design features, and possible vulnerabilities as authorities warn of risk and prepare intervention measures.
OCR text presents a jumble of letters and fragments with no coherent names, places, dates, or actions to identify a specific news item. Unable to extract a concrete event, person, or organization. no discernible summary can be formed from the garbled passage.
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