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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 01, 1935

Page

5

Mystery of Shark Arm Solved in Sydney

The arm, reportedly disgorged by a shark at Agusslum test week, was identified as Janes Smith who left home on April 12 for Cronulla and never returned. Smith’s brother recognized the tattoo on the arm. The shark was hooked at Maroubra after travelling up the coast. Police call it a gruesome case. the arm’s digestion was halted by a rope snag on the victim’s wrist, leaving the stomach empty when opened in the aquarium.

Sydney Agusslum Janes Smith Cronulla Smith Maroubra Timn

Price of Silver Rise Boosts Australian Wealth

Price trends for silver in Australia show cumulative wealth gains with 1930s to 1934 figures. London quotation around 1/3 an ounce, Australian current value about 3/0 per ounce. production totals for 1934 noted, with New South Wales ore estimates and overall output figures.

Australis Ita London New South Wales

Rifle Found on Rocks Near Newcastle Pool

A bullet damaged text reports a rifle found on rocks near Newcastle swimming pool last night. Police patrolled the water today seeking the origin of the weapon. A suitcase with men's clothing and a photograph of a man and girl were located in a nearby park.

Newcastle Orien

Richmond Maiden Welter and Various Handicap Figures

Race notes show multiple class divisions with detailed weights and margins. Big head and Bealok in divisions list top finishes and time figures across a welter and related handicaps. Additional entries include Master Milton, Gay Stock, and Latitude with short margins and betting odds noted.

Syde Moazi Bealokin Hammerhead Master Milton Mead Yongth ICAP Wydy Gay Stock Ilent Jim Kivens Gay Stock Eilent Ita Liangsu

Kensington Races Three and Four Year Old Handicap

Programme for today lists the One mile handicapped race at Headgate with participants Rowinver Mudilyer Derk Tera Melia Hato Monogram and Bariga. Odds and exact weights shown beside each name reflect a crowded field in a tight race card.

Subsidy scheme for war motor vehicles eyed

The piece discusses Colonel E Harrison MELA proposing federal subsidies for motor vehicles adaptable to war. It argues for heavy duty tractors and trucks, motor cycle corps, and private enterprise mobilization to boost Australia’s military transport capacity during potential hostilities. It cites British and German precedents, plus Dunlop-Perdnu Bulletin perspectives and a 10 to 49 ton unit range.

E. Harrison Milton Motor Kentucky Schwel Berg Ji Wax Catone Hayrnon Commonwealth Australia Uve Vahioas Wa Regerda Taxston Saya Dunlop-Perdevnu Comemonwealth Military Okperta Troy Mediterranean Rosciean Desert Unity Venice Grval Britain Ug.a Livin Austra- Unia Auck Corpa Italy Aly Ia Suct Balilie” Haeite Totor Eyale Corp Australia

Selections from a Race Meeting Card

A rough listing of multiple handicaps and divisions with horse names. Notable entries include Three and Four-Year-Old Handicap winner Winball and 14.1 Handicap Silent Tom. Other races mention Knight Corban, Gockpen, Lanacian, Dover Patrol, Calverbero, Cheermag, King Moab, Normal Conquest, Wawina, Confah, Roberson, Wallace Mimi, Loyel Maggie, Dan go, and Glenwitch eight.

Low Winball Turbulent Kentucky Patay Stare Knight Corban Gockpen Lanacian Walter Fireceilo Iriah Elegance Staccato A Dover Patrol i Calverbero Cheermag King Moab

Ancient Venice Jubilee Cup Seeks Canal Quieting Plan

The Prefect and counselors propose closing the Grand Canal to motor boats and steamers to protect palaces. Gondolas would run the Jubilee Cup three miles next Monday as steamboats and large vessels would be barred to reduce damage from wash and damp air. Five public buildings along the canal stand to gain protection, but the cost of isolating each façade and the seven year effort to complete the work complicates the measure.

Venice Grand Canal Randwich Perhapa Petes Europe Bome Mit Eatar Yalasee Ceaerang

BENZOL OUTPUT ACQUIRED BY COR SPECIAL MIXTURE TO MARKET

The Commonwealth of Ratimetes reports acquisition of benzol output via COR special mixture. Affected processes include preparation at the glee facility and transportation by tank to Melbourne. Installation and shipping plans reference new installations and winter frame readiness.

Commonwealth of

Wanted and For Sale Items From Canberra Area

A garbled notice lists several wanted items and sales details. It mentions Tyrie Apply Weston with fat particulars on a Terrier Pup find, a Fox Terrier Puppy with a cash reward, and contact at Batten Court. Also advertised is sale by tender of Monaro Brick and Tile Co property near Queanbeyan, with tender closing May 14, 1085 at noon to Mr J T Wright Rooset Hill Canberra.

Monaro Brick Tite Company Moores Quantty Arma Lansehold East Queanbeyan J.T. Wright

Tender sought for Thiber Bridge over Tuggeranong Creek

Public notices from the Department of the Interior announce tender details for construction of a timber bridge over Tuggeranong Creek on Thivar Road at Tharwa. Tenders close with the Laboratory Department in Canberra. envelopes must be plainly marked. no tender guaranteed. Jubilee Celebrations timetable notice follows, with timetable details and inquiries to Rate Works boards.

Tuggeranong Wear Tharwa Road Apacientian Ole Avion Phureday Ad May Department of the Interiae Caibarre Paterson Tatentar

Five Years Gaol for Theft in Twinville

Teenday report states judge Douglas at the Twinville Gaol sentencing Cramrwick and his associates for breaking and entering theft. Willan Cramrwick pleaded guilty while John Banko and Broderick Rowing received concurrent terms of ten years.

Wrirbane Douglas Twinville Willan Cramrwick Cramwick John Banko Broderick

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