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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1934
Page
4
Police investigated a youths involved in a break in at a local venue. The group tore down items and damaged doors, with witnesses noting a tense confrontation. Authorities are examining motives as tenants report harmed property and disruption during the disturbance.
The City Bowling Club Women Auxiliary opened their bowling season with a mixed rinks contest against the Geaberra Club, drawing a strong turnout and promising success. Players listed include Mrs Hest, Mrs Sal, and several others, with five rinks driving the decisive afternoon match. The green will be open for practice today at 2 pm.
Sydney reports suggest further bank rate reductions may occur as the Commonwealth government considers lowering the market rate to three percent. Premier and financial figures debate overdraft relief and the impact on industry, unemployment, and Treasury yields.
At Kensington a stewards inquiry followed a reference to Grey Abbott and Prince Tertian after the Jumpers Flat start. T Shell on Longacre was suspended for crossing sharply, with betting and results noted across divisions including Welter Mile Double Dutch and multiple handicap events.
At Canberra the Wheat Growers Conference outlined an Australia wide rehabilitation scheme to ease debt burdens and explored establishing a farm mortgage bank via the Commonwealth Bank. Delegates urged expedited legislation for a compulsory wheat pool and promoted reciprocal trade with Sweden to bolster exports amid shrinking overseas markets.
Visiting airmen from the Centenary Air Race will be hosted at Parliament House Canberra by the Commonwealth Government. Parmenter Moll Roscoe Turner and Pangborn, accompanied by Captain Johnston and others, will fly via the Butch Douglas plane to Sydney at 2:30 pm, with Turner and Pangborn returning to Melbourne. Flight-Lieut Ross piloted the mission.
The Supreme Court jury in Sydney returned a verdict for Sydney Salth against Commonwealth Life Assurance Society Ltd. for malicious provision, awarding £5000 damages with £3000 costs.
Sydney reports an inquest into a July cottage fire at Carrmar owned by William Jona Wall. Witnesses testified a telephone threat urged arson for insurance, but police could not trace the call. The coroner returned an open verdict, noting no evidence against Wall.
A promotional note urges timely use of Du Morse's Indian Root Pill to prevent constipation and avoid costly medical treatment. It claims the remedy maintains a clean and healthy system and stresses early action to avoid ill effects and hardship.
The Empity Premier said he awaited details of the Commonwealth rural habilitation plan. He admitted that if it were part of a plan to reduce the state's interest burden for a few years, Western Australia would have a role in the decision.
State Lottery report shows twelve months results with ticket sales of £1,977,768 and prizes paid of £1,121,270. Administrative expenses were allocated accordingly. During the year there were six lotteries, with unclaimed prizes totaling £5,050.
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