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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1934
Page
4
The first night of a new flat rate trunk line caused widespread confusion among London lines. After 7 pm calls totaled about 150000, tripling the norm, with a surge of London to Scotland traffic delaying several hours.
Dozens of visitors were unable to find lodging in Canberra over the holiday weekend as hotels reached capacity. Queanbeyan inns and the Hotel Canberra reported full houses with improvised sleeping spaces. Many travelers from long distances were sent back on the road to seek accommodation elsewhere.
The Orient liner Orion at Vickers Armstrong Barrow yard uses vast quantities of rivets steel and teak in its build. Sir Alan Anderson says the ship blends efficiency with dignity as funnels replace masts. On arrival in Australia it will feature a single mast single funnel and luxury cabin fittings.
Arthur Manning of Melbourne was buried to the armpits by a earth fall while operating a crane in Wedderburn near Bendigo. Rescue attempts caused him severe pain and were abandoned until a windlass raised him. He sustained a badly broken hip.
A Bendigo mines strike remains unsettled as union officials warn a prolonged stoppage could allow water to enter the mine. Workers report the stoppage is ongoing and unresolved.
Newcastle City Council withdraws from arrangements for welcoming Prince Henry at District Park Aerodrome on November 29 amid a bitter dispute over who should lead the welcome plans.
An exhibition at the State Museum of Appin Arts in Dresden, Germany showcased lace from Germany, France, and the Flemish regions. Visitors learned of lace’s role in historical fashion and its depiction in German, Italian, and Dutch paintings.
The Commonwealth Statistician reports unemployment among trades unions fell to 20.4 percent in the third quarter of 1934 from a peak of 30 percent in 1932. Across states, 131 per thousand in Western Australia and 152 per thousand in Victoria found work, with NSW and Tasmania near 85. The reading covers 425,104 union members, 86,652 unemployed in the last quarter.
The All-Schools Annual Athletic Carnival starts at 10 15 a m at Manuka Oval with events decided yesterday the 880 yards boys under 16 won by Mackey Grammar and the mile open won by Eric Peterson Grammar. Peterson clocked 5 41 5 improving the previous season time.
Government chemists report grapefruit rind oil can be profitably collected from about half of the 100000 tons processed annually by U S canners. The essential oil from Florida grapefruits contains 90 percent limonene, with 2 3 percent volatiles and 7 8 percent non volatile constituents. Oil of lemon and other compounds provide fragrance and flavor for perfumes and products.
In Canberra a petition adjourned hearing into Mary Ryan hotel keeper charged with running licensed premises where illegal betting occurred after June raids. The adjournment till November 6 followed defense requests tied to a related High Court matter and possible impacts on licenser liability.
In Sydney the Civil Court awarded Hilda Gurr of Rochdale £200 against Leslie Owens of Hurstville for alleged breach of promise. The judge told the jury to consider whether the marriage would have lasted and if it would have been a happy union.
The Queanbeyan Tennis Association held its annual tournament with finals in several grades. Notable outcomes include R Bennett and R Taylor winning the Men's A Grade Doubles in three sets 10-8 4-8 6-3 over E Porch and K Tajor, and Mrs Kennedy with M C ONeill defeating Mia Tunney and Miss Garrick in Women's B Grade Doubles. Various other doubles results and semi finals are listed with multiple pairings and scores.
Two first rate comedies headline the Capitol Theatre program. His Double Life reintroduces Lillian Gish with Roland Young in a tale of mistaken identity and a valet buried as his master. We Ride Again follows a newly poor family as a clever cousin disrupts a budding marriage.
William Robinson aged 54 a labourer of Carlton slept for two months after taking sleeping tablets. He woke on Thursday and today sat up in bed confirming the curious stretch of unconsciousness.
Patrons of the Canberra Church of England Girls' Grammar School fete will enjoy an afternoon opened by Her Excellency Lady Issacs. Admission is free with stalls offering flowers cakes sweets needlework produce handkerchiefs basketware and novelties. Side shows an afternoon tea room milk bar and ice cream stall promise refreshments.
Alberta rancher Prince of Wales displays pure-bred cattle at the Edmonton fair in Canada. His stock includes the "Princeton Neptune" and other prize animals as part of a royal exhibit.
The by election returns Mrs Dorothy Gretch en Breever to the British Columbia Legislature, adding a second woman member. Breeves narrowly wins as a candidate for the Co operative Commonwealth Federation, a third party.
In the net aggregate final, Janson trumped Godfrey after a Monday 36 hole playoff. At the 82nd hole both posted 148 gross with Godfrey pushing hard but Janson clinched victory. Harman won the medal for the C prize donated by Dr E Hull. Next Sunday features a mixed four ball and October 14 an open tournament for the Legecy fund.
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