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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 29, 1929

Page

5

Council Scandal Bribery Case In Glebe Court

A bribery case involving James Corltam and other Glebe officials progressed at Chatral Police Court. Witnesses described money payments as inducements to secure the Metters Football Club lease, with Alderman Wadeh and Mayor William Walker figures connected to the alleged scheme. Corltam sought early morning detention as the inquiry continued.

Bydoney James Corltam Glenn Jubilee Oval Chatral Hayes Magiclate Lhader Les Wal Aldermry Chilton Cartton Witners Artous Tengley M Ters Fontall Choib Glebe Wadeh William Walker Walke Carlton H Meoaghey Caveley Cate

Bribery Inquiry Judge Reports Next Week

The judge will present his findings to the government next week after reviewing the bribery inquiry. Witnesses discussed alleged separations of funds and statements from Jarvie, with counsel noting opportunities to speak but limited disclosures. The hearing identified no clear evidence of bribes or connections to the Traffic Department.

Bydney Tuteiny Windeyor Bnqiiry Mounsel Jarvie Tess Ness Nis Brilaun Hole Pepert

Refuses to Walk Melbourne Turnday Scene Unfolds

An extraordinary confrontation arose at Epping as the Minister Padre Haypen reportedly refused to walk with parishioners. Witnesses say he did not conduct a service and a convoy was unable to proceed. Flo led a mile from the parsonage to the Clinch where the vestry faced a tense clash.

Melbourne Epping Padre Haypen

Forestry Dispute Over Tree Planting Plan in County

A local forestry dispute centers on a planning commission decision about a tree planting project near Ramona. The commission seeks steps to address concerns while the project faces opposition for alleged irregularities. A public hearing was expected but the application appeared to be mishandled, delaying action.

Ramona Weetritae Pope Ullewlite Canberra Prdesalr Canterra

City Adds Large Buses and New Service Improvements

City announces purchase of several large buses for Hex area service. The new vehicles will be delivered within months and integrated into the existing fleet. Alterations to the service will be made to accommodate the vehicles and ensure continued operation during renovations or updates.

Comenexier

Cemetery Preparatory Work Delays Yarralumla Site

A troubled report outlines preparatory activities for a cemetery site at Yarralumla. Work focuses on clearing access and maintaining pathways while authorities plan a safer approach amid nearby road works and weather constraints.

Fire at Queanbeyan Post Office In Early Morning

Unclear OCR text describes a fire incident at the Queanbeyan post office with disrupted wording and jumbled phrases. The readable parts mention dawn timing and a fire event, but no reliable names, dates, or actions beyond the blaze.

Motor Accident Shatters Early Morning Drive

A minor collision occurred early yesterday when a car driven by John Orutam of Parkes Mar collided with a motor cycle driven by Whit. The offside front wheel and other parts were damaged. The riders were Leradenn and Teeknge Inet. The event caused minor injuries to none of the drivers.

Dade John Orutam Parkes Mar Whit Wim Leradenn Allie Lithy Abiftvido Techitenis Fenee Hendge

Field Day at Trangie Experiment Farm

An attractive programme is set for the special Field Day at Trangie Experiment Farm on Thursday afternoon. Features include cattle from the American stock imported by the Department, sheep raising, fodder, wheat, and discussions on erosion. Farmers are invited to join the event and hear about produce and cantentions from various viewpoints.

Trangie Experiment Farm Tranpeie Perm Deportriadt Iron Conde Vibes Tide

Double tragedy at Cremorne kills actress and woman

At Cremorne early Tuesday, Rene Lister Lincoln 22 an actress and May Ward represented a young woman were found dead after a quarrel and a shooting at the Mayfair Parks Milton Point Cremorne scene. Neighbors and police report a murder suicide scenario with a man linked to the actress. The aftermath shows bullets, a smashed room, and a fatality near the door as investigators probe the motive.

Sydney Cremorne W Oman Rene Lister Lincoln Ftroochin Knight Munder Avichie Mayfair Pinks Milton Point Itowl Cremerne Boye Kukshi J. Warns Hell Warn Knight

Contempt of Court Fines Journalist in Melbourne Case

Journalist Harry Clarke Llodisen of Smith's Newspapers Ltd faced committal for contempt after an article in Imlih's Weekly allegedly prejudiced a trial. Crown sought punishment. he paid £150 plus £22 costs and was remanded with separate custody and security measures.

Melbourne Tureday lWehay Te Pressan Harry Clarke Lloudisen Smith's Newspapers Ltd Imlih’s Weekly Daina Wilson Birla Machtigon

Sun Yat Sen Burial Ceremony Amid Rumors of Delays

A grand Sun Yat Sen burial was prepared with a decorated train carrying the bronze casket, escorted by 100 armed soldiers. Delegates from Shanghai and foreign diplomats prepared for mourning as ships fired salutes and security was heightened across ports and railyards.

Bhanchat Jie Bom Sen Chang Kol Shek Feng Yuh Siang Ty Chine Ko Khek Madam Chiang Kai-thok Fun Shanghai Pir Hina Chinol Helf-Nect Provenaimorder Ham Kent Low Hill Nanking

Broadcast listing with music and news notes

Broadcast Wednesday May 29 features 2FC Sydney with music and news segments. Programs include wind talk on cooking, stock exchange updates, and sporting notes. A drama in three acts from the Playbox Theatre titled Spreads Kaghe runs nightly.

Sydney Muele Niin Bera Murketa Playbox Theatre

Melbourne tohta KG radio schedule and events

Radio listing shows hourly segments including news at 12.00, a Rotary Club lunch speech, an orchestra and vocal items, a children's session, and a talk by Crowe and T J. Duechan. The program includes Beavers Facunge, Gedhestra performances, and a 11:30 end time, produced by Winifred Movertoy Flamer.

Tohta Crowe T J. Duechan Orchestra Liem Lindsay Phe Pang Reebtal

Lawn Arsheton and Larslo Achwarts concert notice

The listing details a soprano and violinist performance at Talladia with a 4.10 to 4.40 time slot, followed by a gramophone recital and related news segments. Additional health walking segment and later gramophone recital are noted among timetable items and broadcasts.

Tite Lawn Arsheton Larslo Achwarts Firming Aaron Beattie Vecaltema

Misappropriation Charge Shocks Sydney Court

In Kogarah Police Court today solicitor Cumphe Modine Clifford King of Hurstville faced trial on alleged misappropriation. The case centers on funds allegedly taken on November 22, 192?, with King ordered to report to the station daily and pay back the amount claimed by the complainant. Police and court staff cited financial irregularities and a demanding inquiry into the fraud allegations.

Rpydney Kogarahh Clifford King Hurstville Mei Wan Ehares Meatneat UPA Ria Tag de Fraudub Beriay King Wan Daly

Williamsdale Theft At Local Store Reported

A robbery occurred at Mr Chewitt's store in Williamsdale on Saturday evening. A man described as loitering near the shop has been linked to the crime, with cash and goods missing and the front of the shop damaged during the incident.

Cork

Trade and craft classes schedule with trade offerings

On Monday the program offers Motor Class Plumbing and Sheet Metal Work Dressmaking Trades Drawing. Tuesday TURKBILAY lists Electrical Fitting Filling and Machining Cookery Carpentry Joinery Jumbing and Sheet Metal Work. Wednesday includes Carpentry and Joinery. Thursday features Motor Close Mumbhing and hoot Metal Work Dressmaking Carpentry and Joinery Filing and Machining and Electrical Fitting. Public notice lists vending roles and registration contacts.

Turkbilay Hee Hegl

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