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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

3

Shot at wheel taxi driver killed in Maroubra

A taxi driver, believed to be Frederick Mofitt, was shot and killed while passing a house in Maroubra. Police seized a rifle. three men suspected in an underworld vendetta. The victim died after being wounded in the chest and body, with a pool of blood found under the car.

Frederick Mogm Dea Sa Taxical Maroubra Anl Tong Way Fan Torrington Bogda Fea Oser

Dangerous Larwood Hendren Struck on Head

London police report a man named Hendren struck on the head during a Tuesday gathering. Witnesses describe a loud confrontation and a progression of blows leading to the victim’s collapse before medical aid arrived.

Hendren

Carnera Warrant Issued by French Government

An arrest warrant was issued in France for Italian boxer Primo Carnera who is in America. The warrant cites failure to undergo military training and confirms Carnera’s presence in France before his stated return to Rome. The report notes his alleged naturalization and asserted Italian identity despite public claims.

Pari Tursday Carers America Mien Carnera France Rome

Snake's Surprising Caprtown Incident With Lady Joan

A garbled report describes an odd scene in Caprtown where Lady Joan Villiers, daughter of the Governor General, was involved in a mishap during a public event. The director's wife Elisabeth Snake Park is named, a wound occurred but no lasting harm was reported.

Caprtown Tucsday Joan Villiers Hich Waa Holdiz

Gold Standard Battle Shapes Reforms After Taxing Debate

The session features heated exchanges among government and opposition figures over a permanent gold reserve increase and the path back to a gold standard. Leaders clash on timing, financial risk, and party loyalty, with calls for defining a clear plan and preserving currency stability amid fiscal pressures.

Laxzarint Orl Lycon Traucer Toth Hubert Gibson Parkhill Mr. Laschrini Leo Taut Taberorin Macaulay Siew Lavaarini Robert Tilbon Tiny Morgan Surgicals Siersbrrk Aden Laauarlnh Amayrini Jathany Gabb Finglaid ALP Capberra Tremiers Gubb Bill Tonby Mr. Gubb

Government Accounting Report Tabled in House of Kin

Fragmented text outlines a government accounting report to reveal the position of merchant accounts. It references an 1808 sept—adjustments and public ministerial involvement, with unclear attribution to a House of Kin proceeding and a Rentel tar bimientiry.

Renetal Tar Bimientiry Comiuifen Routh House of Kinn Tahoe Aa Publistia

Mead's feat equals Grace in centuries for Northamptonshire

London report details veteran left-arm bowler Mead approaching 106 unfinished for Northamptonshire and equalling W G Grace by first-class century counts. Mead reached his hundredth century with weeks to spare, as the season nears its end and holiday cards mark the period.

London Mead Northamps W. G. Grace Hobbs

Missionary Society Event At Albert Hall Addresses Leadership

On July 1 at Albert Hall a Church Missionary Society meeting will feature Rev. Moninot Goulburn as chair and speakers Rev. W Wilwa Cust, Dred. Howard Cook, and others discussing missionary work and war service connections. The gathering will honor contributions of Australian branches and note past service roles.

At & P.m Albert Hall Cani'rra Pione Whai i Fn Moninot Goulburn Radford W. Wilwa Howard Cook Mab Rok Vanity Eldew Australia W. Wilson Cush Waa Allenby George Gathedra Derma Haeles OM Desad Cook Frc University of London Cacholae Meal Uganda Miskin University Women Ii Hombay D. M. Thorntun Egypt Mlasiom Keyytshi Orient Sunt Occident Argbie Engilah Ive Thornton Fingland Burelin Shire Minoan Shetety Im En

State cabinet new ministers sworn in

A report notes the swearing in of several new state cabinet ministers including Abe Health, Le tT ae, and Saticpop Genera. The ceremony featured key figures such as Mr. DaVia and Curis Thealton, with discussions on policy directions and administrative appointments ongoing.

Alineler Abe Health Saticpop DaVia

Dr Sugden retires from Literary Fund leadership

The Literary Fund notes Dr Mupden’s retirement after nine years as chair, the government and minister commending his service. The committee states gratitude for his two years of prior leadership and wishes him a happier life apart from the Fund.

Dr. Sugden Artie Blaketey Tire Lakelay Mupden Chaleini Blakeley Sugdemswalth Hl Hugden Walsh

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