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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
4
Fragmentary user text mentions happiest hours and health but lacks reportable event or context to summarize into a two line record. No identifiable person organization place or date is present for a valid card.
A garbled historical text lists numerous names and places in a jumbled Cooma era style. Readable fragments include personal names, a few place hints, and scattered terms suggesting a register or notice page. No clear event or narrative emerges from the corrupted OCR segment.
In Newcastle on a Wednesday a would-be robber, claimed to be a college student from Sydney, held up a shop and fled after a brief stand with a revolver. A young bystander entered, a confrontation ensued, and the robber warned the party to surrender before escaping with no money. The incident drew attention as evidence of a desperate, ill-educated suspect.
Painted art published by Federal Capital Press of Avatrall Ltd at Mort Street Hrudden Canberra appears in a company registered notice. The fragment references a publication detail without clear events or dates.
Mrs May Gate was awarded damages in the District Court before Judge Sheridan for injuries after a greyhound owned by Daniel Joseph Clonehetty bit her on January 4 as she walked past the property boundary. The dog sprang through gaps in the picket fence, injuring her hand.
In Rosebery at the brush hurdle meet, Limbe broke his neck and died instantly after a fall. Jockey U Black was injured. steward notes indicate Walt Won the race, with suspensions for improper conduct. Betting and multiple race results follow, detailing winners and margins across events.
YWCA notes detail March and May events at Cambie and Lanctuary venues. Talks on the ark of the FWA, choir rehearsals, craft demonstrations, elocution and art of speaking classes, and plans for a veterans canape, basket weaving, and a Valley Mall girls gym day. Key figures include Miss Benilope Robinson and Miss Crane, with sessions led by the YWCA and local groups.
General McKay reviewed the production with minor cuts only, approving most of the film The Biv of Down Maitland will be eliminated The producer Ken Mal praised careful handling and vowed greater scrutiny for future turns The scenario for Robbery Under Arm has been prepared for departmental approval before proceeding
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