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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1933
Page
2
fragmentary report from a ship near Fremantle describes a bunkers fire and incomplete mention of a Swedish steamer Sette ter to-any. The text references moontaneous combustion in coal, a partial fire event, and asks readers to write for details.
An alleged fraud case in Sydney concerns Haro and a second suspect charged with conspiring to commit fraud. The men allegedly pretended to be grocers and purchased groceries at barter rates for their own accounts, deceiving others about prices and procurement. Proceedings focus on the central figures and the hospital ties mentioned in regional reports.
The Sydney inquiry into James Agnew’s death found he was murdered at Mortdale on November 13 by Robert William Bartley, committed for trial. The coroner rejected bail, noting Bartley’s hand on the revolver’s trigger but no felonious intent. Agnew, said to be drunk, was killed by a single gunshot amid a loaded scene with a matchbox and cigarette in his grip.
Alleged offence at Bombay discussed at Central Valice Court where an extradition order was granted against John Alien Wilson on the application of Servant Kininer of Tripray. Wilson claimed to have been employed by Gowdrich Rubber Co and said he had about 36000 rupees in cash. Indian authorities promised early trial date. He opposed remand, seeking bail while awaiting removal to India.
A youth wicket keeper Narayana of Mynore town died after being struck by a ball that uprooted a stump in a Calcutta cricket accident. He collapsed and died in hospital shortly after. The incident is described as probably unprecedented in the game's history.
In the Kensington Flat Race day program, Trick the rider of airy was suspended for two months for interference with Yar new. Photemy and Flying Handicap results feature close finishes with margins of a neck to a head and multiple long shots placing behind the winners. Time records hover around 1.44 to 1.84 as the meet showcased several divisions and notable bets on horses like Chrys, Lady Cardelle, and Kensington King.
The Church of England Cricket Club defeated Haven and Roswell Cricket Club by two runs in a midweek Tatwoot Body Line Shield clash. Maxwell scored 20, with Kendall taking 4 for 7 as spin and pace shared the wickets.
Sydney detectives interview a boy tied to a gun possession case at Leichhardt. They recover an unlicensed revolver and learn the boy hoped a classmate would be blamed, while the youth defends gun ownership as harmless. The piece frames him as a would-be gangster rather than a shooter.
London hears Mr Andrew Will layawon describe the Australian banks facing continued hardship from high lending rates and reduced incomes. He notes emergency taxes hinder earnings while deposit contracts stay firm and the exchange remains valuable amid market strain. A cautious view of profits is warned against as harmful to national welfare.
Bendigo reports on the Mandiga Cup event with metallurgical notes and batting scores. The fragment mentions Wright and a 9/4 batting line, though the text is garbled with missing words and misprints.
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