Trial sought for murderer with shattered court scene
A dramatic court report describes a young man facing trial amid a tense pageant. Witnesses recount a chaotic scene with a mother crying and a defendant moved by loss as police moved to custody.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1932
Page
2
A dramatic court report describes a young man facing trial amid a tense pageant. Witnesses recount a chaotic scene with a mother crying and a defendant moved by loss as police moved to custody.
An unclear dispatch references Thursday remarks by Harry Meatheringham, a candidate calling for policy changes. It mentions Governor Reullin Ayrime and Archbishop Kelly, with stray lines about rights for women and a call to burn a red flag, reflecting a chaotic, garbled report of political positions.
The English rugby party reached Melbourne on Thursday ahead of a brief stay. The squad plans a short layover in the Southern capital before continuing.
In Sydney last weekend a New Zealand team prepared for a tour to Australia, with Canberra games planned. The national carnival features teams from Queensland, New South Wales, and other states as Canberra hosts and teams travel from near and far to contest the competition.
Fragmentary OCR text describes stock sales at Arnway Tunany with scattered figures, dates, and names. Many words are garbled. the readable portions reference a hearing, a 2028 deadline, and mentions of prices or quantities without coherent structure. The material appears to be a damaged notice or table listing.
A mash of rugby league notes lists players like Harbacker and Aywrighte, with clubs in Goulburn and Canberra. It notes lineups, injuries, and upcoming fixtures, including Northboay, Hull, and Hull matches, plus mentions of local press promotions and player form.
A confusing report indicates a language admin policy in Sydney leading to widespread dismissals of workers over sixty. About 20 employers reportedly retrenched staff, with more expected to follow gradually as the policy continues.
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