Ornament Contest Lead Faces Jury Decision
Local pageant judges prepare to select a winning ornament amid a decorative competition. Officials say entries must meet design standards and originality criteria to advance.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 15, 1934
Page
3
Tragic Drowning in Queanbeyan Water Hole Inquiry
A fatal drowning at a water hole near Queanbeyan prompts inquest and police inquiry. Violet Rushton witnesses claim she saw a boy and Crowley implicated in the incident. Evidence describes the victim, family distress, and efforts to recover the body. The inquest continues with testimony about a possible entry to a shaft and the scene near a yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Mio
TNE PN
Teatom
Bo Watts
Vielen
Ruabhiaa
Childs
Violet Marit
Lowine Rushton
Lokine
Westlaylog
Irene Cogil
Crowley
Rushton Pirat
Mtr
Tushton
Wan Ie
Itazuin
Promoter Disobeys Court Charge In Custody Case
Sydney report says Jack Munro a 64 year old promoter appeared at the Central Court charged with disobeying a court order issued September 4 seeking custody of a child. The matter was adjourned to May 25 with a fine of 150. The magistrate ruled Munro could petition for the order to determine the child's custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Central Cour
Jack Munro
Otis
Omtra
Bhall
Mentum
Keith Harry Wilson
Wilson
Geoffrey Ancien
Coroner verdict in Randwick motor crash case
The coroner returned an accidental death verdict for Frederick Herbert Cindenworth, who died near Randwick on April 8 after a motor crash. Albert Leslie Gordon is charged, with evidence suggesting an investigation of the driver’s involvement and the car’s impact as witnesses recalled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Monany
Frederick Herbert Cindenworth
Mana
Varoner
Gordon
Hauer
Custody Fight After Mother's Death Inheritance Case
A custody application in court alleges fatherhood by Bidasy Erick Muisten and seeks adoption for the child. An affidavit claims Gregor Wigh Traut is the husband’s mother’s partner and the child’s welfare favors adoption. The child’s mother died by suicide in January, with the child in her arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoney
Bidasy
Erick Muisten
Cormin
Jeno
SirGregor
Halet
Thayne
Ang
McSregor
Mim Metregor
Tiyitenen
Ivan
Darling Hart
Centenary Thousand in Thijab Week Contests
Fragmentary notes describe a Centenary Thousand event linked to Thijab Week, with references to the Dunlop Company and public road publicity. The text mentions international figures, consular activity in Australia, and calls for civic cooperation to support a long-distance cycling contest known as the Centenary Threand, intending to boost entry numbers and prize value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlop Company
Loni c
Somi
Burnpe
Will Buye
Pupew
Lara
Uwe Bie Centenary Road
Cory
Australia
Ench
Walcome
Mankays
Teal Anwens
Batment
Tve
Stawell Loienidygo
Ant Emu
Halrut
Dagivford
Benita
Thal Aluee
Homebush Stock Sales Mixed Demand At Mimeton Market
Heavy competition among buyers at the Mimeton saleyard today as 41 400 bein offered. Demand for baskets quiet and market generally phased. quality below recent standards with supplies well up. Angert operated freely for 1 720 bead in the ratt le section and overall market somewhat better than Thursday. Quotations list various prices for sheep cattle and other stock with mixed quality and moderate activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phureday
Morse’s rational pills for stomach and liver ailments
An advertisement-like fragment touts Morse’s pills as the sole remedy for digestive and liver issues. It claims universal benefits, promises relief from pain and discomfort, and urges readers to trust the product as a definitive cure.
Australian Football Report Highlights Acton Ainslie Gains
In a Canberra league clash Acton impressed with clean play and standout runs led by Stirling Sharp and Dorman. Goulburn, unbeaten at home, faced a tough Queanbeyan. Lee starred for Queanbeyan while Ramage kicked eight goals for the Magpies as Acton clinched victory boosting optimism for Acton and Goulburn’s evolving teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainglie
Acton
Queanbeyen
Goulburn
Boulburn
Canberra
Gerlee
Gams Bes
Stirling
Sharpe
Dorman
Manuka
Lee
Prowse
Ainslie
Radford
McNemara
Queanbeyan
Gi Acton
McCuot
Haslam
Jim Pren- Germeat
Wile Kama
McNamara
Spendelave
Dutton
Lyng
Bryand Dee Jared
Tims
Rickman
Esmond
Hawks
McGregor
Prandergaat
Golwer
Fox
Watson
McNamera
Diggers Brave Intervention in Knife Attack Trial
Report from Tucwood Court today details a knife attack during which William Junyon Turret faced charges of assault. Grant Hunsett, praised as a loyal returned soldier, aided in subduing the assailant. Eyewitnesses recall Mayes wielding a knife before being disarmed and restrained by the crowd. The proceedings focus on the bravery of bystanders and the chaotic confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
William Junyon Turret
Lamily Marm
Willian Hom
Tucwood Cours
Grant Hunsett
Aldier
Tevilene
Barrett
Jomen Mayes
Mayes
Hunton Enane
Man
America's Cup Race Rules Relaxed For September Start
Endeavour races as Britain's challenger for the America's Cup, now held by the New York Yacht Club, with new rules allowing substitution of yachts and earlier defender readiness. If a boat is disabled, the course must be finished. the series will be best four of seven on a thirty mile course off Newport Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yacht Club
Newark
Royal Yacht Squadron
New York
Nate
New York Club
M. Ropwith
W. TL. Stephenson
Volsheda
Royal Yacht
Biuiedron
Quality Inn Challenger
Velameda
Benton
Vilees
Boxing Hypniey vs Carruth World Title Bout Ends In Round 10
The World Championship bout ended in the tenth round when Carruth stopped Hypniey after the referee intervened 59 seconds into the final round. Palmer led the crowd of 12,000 as the match concluded with Stribling and others noting the heavy exchanges and decisive finish. Carroll Thay and Heaney assisted ringside, while the defeated Hypniey left with swelling to the face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hypniey
Menilay
Wesjey
Duck
Carruth
Tuumwy
Ainee Palmer
Carroll Thay
Heaney Baid
Don Carrol
Tamey
Elorinus
Uphitt
Dog Attack Leaves Woman Hospitalized After Canine Fight
Jiney Cullinan of Undercut was bitten when she tried to separate two fighting dogs this afternoon. She sustained injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Jiney Cullinan
Restoration of Arras Cathedral Reopens After Dedicating Ceremony
The Arras Cathedral, long battered, was reopened and rededicated in a ceremonial event led by Marinal Petain who handed over the keys. The restoration symbolized peace and the return of faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arras
Paris
Arran
Maranal Petain
Teith
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