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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 04, 1934
Page
3
The Commonwealth Gazette announces amendments to the Penal Ordinance of 1910, expanding definitions of unlawful acts and offensive behaviour. Provisions cover illegal gaming and possession of firearms in public areas with penalties, exemptions for police and certain workers, and new sections replacing Section 17 to define offensive behavior and related offences.
Rydney Thursday reports several resolutions from the Graviers' Association were sent to the Minister for Local Government Mr Spooner. He indicated the ministry would not disturb existing arrangements and promised to refer to the Cabinet a request to amend the Local Government Act to revert the former franchise before the upcoming earthmoving election.
The opening flat racing meeting in England at Newcastle featured Colombo the unbeaten favorite for the Derby after winning the main race at 7/2. Lord Glanely’s Colombo, ridden by Australasia jockey Chowtona, extended a nine race winning streak, with Kruston and Bulrintilan also noted in the results.
Arrangements for the season launch in the National Capital and Canberra League territory were finalized at a Wednesday league meeting. The opening ceremony and match at Manuka Oval, featuring the combined teams and a Governor General hosted ceremony, followed by the Fantlaker versus Munuku opening duel.
A dense schedule lists multiple venues York Park Reid Vari and Kingston for the F C T Hockey Competition. Dates span May to August with ground allocations, match pairings such as Barton Whites v Kingston 1 and Manuka v Northbourne 11. Notation includes King Birthday and Country Week in Sydney with various crews and venues referenced across a long timetable.
Canberra boxing excitement centers on the opening of a new boxing club in Canberra on May under Mrs Ham Slo of Quvanoy. Notable figure Charles Tardy, ex welterweight and former Australian champion, writes of his long career and recent title loss, while promoter Kwacio plans an opening night at the Albert Hall for the event.
Greyhound racing fans will attend a Queanbeyan and Diary Coursing Club meeting tomorrow afternoon. The event forms the third round of the Fo Barty Cup point series with numerous contenders in two divisions, featuring dogs like Mechanical 40h Merry Tune and Golden Tune among others, as the veterinary authorities ensure welfare standards before racing commences.
Buyers secured 4000 sheep and lambs at the Flemington sale yard with steady competition. Lambs sold at firmer rates though quality was mixed, while sheep and ewes were generally steady to mildly dearer. Cattle yarding showed only fair quality with prices a touch firmer than last week. entries included notable colours and names in a dense, period auction narrative.
A train crashed through level crossing gates at a Melbourne site early this morning as cars passed. The driver, George Powell, yelled for the driver to halt but the vehicle was struck. The incident caused minor delays, with the train moving on after a short halt.
London wool sales noted in a fragmentary report with offerings around 1118 daina and approximately 4 £ 08 sold. Market described as steady with better prices for merino items and strong competition. Bray merino from Yum not reaching a figure, price around $10 per lb.
Virginis Bruce Gilbert, a film star, is reported to be filing for divorce in Los Angeles. The article notes this is her fourth marriage and references her previous spouse Hart and Mind ult ie ivores, with surrounding details unclear due to the damaged OCR text.
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