03 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1930
Page
1
The readable text hints at a fatal event involving an unnamed man found dead. Details are missing due to damaged pages and garbled OCR, leaving the person unidentified and the circumstances unresolved.
Horace Branden an unemployed quarry man killed his 11 year old son Maxwell and wounded two other children with an axe. Branden died later in hospital. Police found a note blaming strain and a broken mind, the home stained with blood and a bank book showing funds for funeral costs.
Cryptic OCR reads of a patrol vessel Thrytvat off the coast with crew of divers and men, tide currents hamper recovery as vessel guides divers to safety while authorities investigate.
The Treasury report shows February revenue fell in South Wales Victoria and South Australia while other states rose. The total revenue for Australia reached £1,005,000 with broader six month figures ending February up overall, though Western Australia and Tasmania posted gains and declines varied by state.
The seniors and seniors divisions closed with Wright Sutherland defeating Verguson Jenking in a late match. In the ladies semi finals Kemp Teather beat Leew Duoth while Kemp Tember ousted Jnkpom Baral. Mixed doubles prepare for next weekend’s tournament.
The notice reports a cricket event at Northbourne Oval in Kingston Queanbeyan. Abr Lam, former FACT Cricket Association president, presents membership to the Queanbeyan team. Doug offers congratulations and praises the team’s sporting spirit while predictions favor the Vedt team to win.
The wheat market shows renewed activity with price gains across Chicago and New York trading floors. Traders note fluctuations in futures as the market rebounds from a recent slump, with analysts citing new demand and delivery data as drivers of the move.
The Observer’s diplomatic writer argues the Naval Conference is not dead or near agreement. The piece mocks tangled, garbled notes about key figures and countries, referencing Mee Puredbern Stimisen and other unnamed leaders amid unspecified progress and stalls.
The report notes rising unemployment across the United States amid Wall Street turmoil. Demonstrations by unrested workers occur in Chicago Detroit and New York as plans to withdraw from Moscow loom. The American Federation of Labour warns of a serious danger to employment with little relief beyond charity and aid organizations.
A garbled report claims a vast fortune left by an ex Shah in a hidden treasure. It mentions a world famous diamond from the Che Hammond and Kell-Noor collection and notes royal ownership threats and movements connected to King George era holdings.
Senator Borah in a London speech criticized allied posture toward the NATO crisis. He warned elder powers may yield concessions to preserve peace and pressed America to stand firm on its commitments.
Fragmentary account shows Dr Richard Whittlegon proposing to donate his own body to Oxford Medical School to support anatomy teaching amid material shortages. The remarks reflect alarm and mixed reactions among students and officials regarding posthumous body use.
Fragmentary text mentions American delegates Washington and Lanier States with Senator Mekellar asserting something. The garbled passage references Framer and Peale and a Presidential topic. Overall content unclear with many misspellings and missing context.
Ten persons remain in custody as police pursue new leads in the postman murder case. The accused, linked to a hotel dispute, face remand while authorities vow a probable body recovery within a week.
Acting Secretary H J Sheehan reports 3 868 applications totaling 3 07 for the first three weeks, with 21 695 applications received by that stage. Treasurer hints loan closure possible as £9 500 required before March conversion. Prospectus notes strong demand from holders and investors in the present loan.
Distress fund receipts for the Chabert Coalfields show rising totals with latest totals and prior collections summarized. Officials note ministerial department involvement and ongoing contributions as of the current date.
During a visit to Cantera on tour, Young and teammates faced a meeting clash that blocked interactions with rivals. In Canberra on the same trip, several players including Young, Hooper, and Martine Cant were listed among attendees. results mention a 71 to 25 defeat for Cantera opponents and other match notes amid travel and logistics challenges.
Evening courses and matriculation begin this term at Telopea Park. Programs include shorthand typing business principles English and mathematics with fees of 10 shillings per term per subject and 10 shillings sixpence for math. Enrolment advised for Monday at 7.36. Contact Mr H J Ba headmaster for details.
In the fractured text from Ey, the piece references Mane wits ry Leven and the Aree tomb GreaD, describing axial veatenies and teutuloed expressions. It hints at future periods, next Ave alk a, and PaReeners Vinca serd St, suggesting a scattered travelogue or experimental chronicle with ambiguous line breaks and obscure terms.
Sunday prayer service led by the Bishop of Winchester followed by a procession to Westminster Abbey. Congregation united to pray for success of Navallon-Penner and urged the government to seize opportunities to prevent war. Dean of Westminster addressed the gathering.
A charity ball at the Albert Hall on Saturday night expected to raise about £40. Four hundred attended in fancy attire, with proceeds earmarked for the choir and associated causes. Prizes and refreshments were organized by Mrs Gourgaud and Mr Vibert, with notable guests and performances enhancing the evening.
The city council approved a temporary extension for rate appeal submissions, pushing the deadline to March 31. The measure covers adjustments to property valuations and related assessment notices, providing residents extra time to file complaints.
The Executive General Benafor tuuly announced a new division to strengthen animal health services. Dr J A Gilruth, former Veterinary Selener and Director at the Veterinary Research Institute, will lead the effort as Chief Veterinary Officer and Government Pathologist in New Zealand.
The Amateur scene in the Federal Capital Territory features a Canberra links tournament with men and women singles titles. Interstyle entries are expected for a Toowoomba league event. A triangular cricket series at Munukg Oval pits Younus and District, Crookwell and District, and the Federal Capital Territory, with Dr Nell Blue's Eleven from Sydney also playing an arrival match against a local team.
Police report two men attempted thefts from telephone booths in the Toukalown district. A guard confronted them, one man escaped, while officers pursued the other. The incident follows a surge in similar robberies at local phone services and police warn residents to stay vigilant.
A fragmented billiards report lists players and scores from a night session including names like J UN and others. It mentions breaks, high runs, and various point totals such as 240 and 100 with references to players including McConuchy.
Sydney residents faced injuries from several motor accidents over the weekend. Cornelius Han non of Leichhardt died when a car crashed into a wall at the end of a blind alley near Bondi early Sunday morning.
A St Nazaire report describes a meteor as big as a barrel flashing across the Loire estuary near the river mouth. A cannonlike roar echoed, trees shivered as ashes trailed the sky.
The Liberal Party faces a leadership crisis as multiple MPs threaten to resign or abstain from votes. Concerns over leadership, possible resignations, and internal maneuvering ripple through Westminster and the party ranks.
Fragmentary dispatch notes fears of public disorder tied to elections and political tensions. The report mentions ex Premier Guerran, government responses, and potential cooperation with law enforcement to maintain order amid unrest.
A ravueert programme was rendered at Camperdawn Park by a large ensemble of 100 Weotesalonal musicians. The event was broadcast by the Muateluws Union of New South Wales through the courtesy of the Chine Commissioners.
The Vienna International Committee ranked housewives by virtue in a controversial list. English housewives fared poorly due to focus on children, while French and German households led the ranking amid mixed judging criteria and debated qualifications.
A young foreigner named Dadeie Wihodarcayk was arrested and charged with stealing clothing and other articles valued at £10 from the Rothbury compounds. Police say the suspect may be connected to several robberies reported in Labour Daily trials.
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