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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1932
Page
4
AYDNEY Monday report notes John King at Rexstone, sentenced to 18 months in addition to current term for car theft and escaping custody twice while in police custody. The police stated he attempted another escape after being urinated.
More than 1000 spectators filled the Queanbeyan track for the opening of the Canberra cycling carnival. Record times were set across varied distances, with Ky Moore winning the mile event and shaving four seconds off a veteran record. strong performances by young riders electrified the program, though some crashes occurred with minor injuries. The Grimmett Open Handicap delivered a thrilling finish as R. Moor edged Taylor by a narrow margin, while the five mile lap race showcased persistent effort and new marks. The Municipal Band played between events, and hospital queen candidates drew crowds after hours. Next meeting set for November 19 features an amateur event catering to Canberra.
An inquest into the death of John Mint, a dogman, found dead in Molonglo on Saturday will be held at the Canberra Courthouse, continuing until morning at 1 a.m.
Buyers operated freely for 38 000 sheep and lambs penned at Flemington saleyards. Sheep market firm at best last Thursday rates, lambs slightly firmer. Cattle turnout poor with 1490 head, prices eased about 5 shillings. Wt sheep and cattle quality described as medium to cool with local demand evident. Prices: working sheep 16 shillings, ewes 6 shillings 10 pence, lambs 3 to 12 shillings, shorn sheep 4 to 12 10 per head. Bulls 5 to 10 shillings 9 pence, cows 4 to 9 each. best beef 30 pence, good 25, medium 22, inferior 20 or 100.
A tentative arrangement is made for the Dame Sybil Thorndyke company to perform St. Joan at the Capital Theatre in Canberra on December 20, with the Canberra Society of Arts and Literature. The society was advised by J. C. Williamson that the company cannot visit Canberra on November 22 as previously requested, but may be able to perform on December 20 if other arrangements allow.
The case concerns Harold Julie Pavis or Tabbi Davin, long missing since November 1907 after leaving Sydney. A petition sought a presumption of death to settle the estate of Randl Davie, valued at £4,430 with a mother’s estate of £14,000. Further affidavits were ordered to be filed.
A Malvern resident in Murray Street Hamilton writes detailing long liver trouble and relief after using Dr Morse Indian Root, stating rapid improvement and continued daily use keeps trouble away. The letter claims consistent freedom from liver complaints since starting the remedy.
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