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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 29, 1934
Page
4
A violent offender, William Sill, was fined and sentenced to 106 months hard labour after pleading guilty to possessing unlicensed revolvers. Detectives noted the pendant had prior convictions, including a years for razor lashing, and the case followed earlier punishments.
A historical brief notes a man who spent 18 years in jail and faced Judge Konter on a case involving fur surgery. He expresses that freedom matters little without a pleasant life and plans to attend to see movies and house events, suggesting a cautious outlook on his future.
In Riga on a muddy track despite rain, Awian athlete Schwab won the international walking contest. He covered 20 kilos in a world record time of 1 hour 37 minutes 3 5 seconds.
Mrs Aimee Belle Edols was found guilty of obtaining credit by fraud from painter Percy Reginald McConnell of Fil i Six Thomas Bavin acting for the Crown. The trial described her as using a heartless wicked fraud exploiting friendship and social ties. Prosecutors said she promised to double McConnell’s £3000 investment in Commonwealth bonds and issued cheques and notes that dishonoured. She claimed trust holdings and denied promises, but the jury convicted after 20 minutes. Sentencing delayed, with a further fraud charge against Adrian Edwards to be considered tomorrow.
In Paris Crawford remains the sole Australian contender after defeating McGrath and Hopman in the European championships. The match featured slow courts and inconsistent serves, with Crawford sealing a 6-0, 6-3, 6-? victory. McGrath struggled against Menzel, whose powerful groundstrokes and net play outpaced the Australian, leaving Crawford set for the final against Aughmon.
A fragmented sketch of a state lottery drawing lists names and places such as Mombay Ryndients Mrs J Mc Keppie UnKui Munnettbrook Mo Nta and The Funkum Kydleale with a draw date said to be Friday The text implies a forthcoming drawing and prize potential but lacks clear details due to OCR errors.
A reader shares personal weight loss journey of 32 pounds over about eight months with help from a friend and a diet plan. They describe initial discomfort, improved health, and confidence in fitting into clothes as weight decreased. The account notes ongoing effort and satisfaction with reduced body fat and better well being.
The A grade round is scheduled with players Normininge 1 eat Grumiths Mu Rees Mi Sivaling and Mrs Auberial Vorsis Northhourke TT. Teams include Wren versus Fire Brigade with Tavion a bye and a lineup of Mrs Solty Mis Nicholson Mrs Maguire and Bley Howden in the field.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names, places, and terms about stock sales, rates, and local figures. Hazardous to derive a clear event, but indicates a regional market update with multiple names and places.
Figures issued by the commission show Britain had 384 individuals classified as millionaires for the year ended March. About £50,000 plus wealth defined at five percent threshold. Of this group, over £100,000 came from Shhneyer, with ranges between £43,000 and £1,000,000, while many were disqualified by lapsing the £1,000,000 mark. The previous year counted 400. Death duties in 181-33 fueled the rise. The note also mentions American millionaire trends from 1919 to 1929, with the Wall Street crash and a decline in daily throne holders.
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