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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1933
Page
4
An advertisement recounts a man shedding weight from twenty one stone to seventeen stone using Kruschen Salta in tea. It claims improved health, reduced pain, and increased energy as internal organs rid the body of waste and poisons, with a price of 2/9 per bottle.
At the Can berar branch meeting the A L P discussed ongoing electricity meter rents. Residents argued many have overpaid the original meter cost and question the 6d monthly rent. They urged authorities to end rents, noting Burrenjuck power supply profits and department gains.
John H. Hedges, 39, brother of W. W. Hedges M.LA for Monaro, was killed in a motor car crash on Friday in Macquarie Street. He was an official of the Family Endowment Department.
In Sydney on Monday the hearing of a £17250 negligence claim began before Mr Justice Stephen and a jury. Wallerawang Collieries Ltd sues auditors Kent Brierley and Sully Alan Brierley Wallace Fisher Wallace Echofield alleging the secretary Ogilvie defrauded the company over five years. Defendants deny the allegation. Hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
A K Johnston captained the team to triple honours at the Land Bowl final shoot over 700 yards at the local range on Sunday. He took best gross and net, also winning the daily cash prize despite bad light conditions with Gibbs Storey Lewis Marshall and others posting competitive scores.
Tasmanian apple growers may see only about 2 shillings 8 pence per case return for the season as director E. Ross of H Jones and Co notes. He cites indications that half the exported fruit has been sold and prices at 3 shillings 9 pence are below overseas freight and selling charges plus packing and labor.
A fire broke out during a children’s party in Auckland yesterday, igniting decorations and spreading rapidly. Guests were moved outside unharmed and the house sustained heavy damage.
Melbourne reports Laura Clark a 13 year old girl disappeared from a boat moored on the river at Bairnsdale. Her mother and sister were with her when Laura entered a launch cabin and did not reappear. Police drag the river daily and by night to locate her.
The Hotel Kurrajong reopens after repairs to serve as the Bachelors Quarters for about 150 men including temporary census clerks. First 20 staff arrive in Canberra in July with 260 positions filled. remaining clerks will be housed at the Bachelors’ Quarters until census work progresses and departures reduce the need for accommodation.
International cricketer Mr Stan McCabe will attend a function with the Federal Capital Cricket Association today as a guest. He will renew acquaintances and hopes to cement friendships during his limited stay in Canberra.
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