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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1932
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR report recounts a British court session on the Mrs X libel case. It notes probate of a second trial in a legal action, including mentions of adults, witnesses, and interrogation, with references to a paper and claims about intoxication and morphia. The text is garbled but indicates continued examination and adjournment.
Percival Hulden of Puddington reports a sensational crime at Surry Hills after two men detained him in a Crown Street hotel area. He says he was coerced to sign papers, mistreated for hours, and driven to a hospital, while police search for a masked assailant linked to the incident.
Testimony before Mr. Tuntlee Owen in the inquiry into performing rights alleges the Australian Broadcasting Convination offered per performance fees far higher than international norms. The dispute centers on payments for programs and sheet music use, with critics claiming excessive charges threaten access to musical works and broadcasting profits.
The first round of the Professional Championship at Australle featured 62 competitors. Top scores included D. Mowade 162, H. Popplewell 163, D Souter 154, Cy Gray 168, G. Shoat 168, Campbell 267, Fyre 167.
Fragmentary wartime style notice describes a mothers aid clinic named Baby Clinic on Wings RYDNEY to operate at West aby Clinis, Bourke route. A person will travel by railway tomorrow providing maintenance information to mothers at Louth Wanner Yantanulta and Ford's Brides.
An advertisement offers made to measure dress designing and cutting services by Miss D. Galagher at Civic Centre near Woodgera and Calthorpe with moderate fees. It also promotes High Grade Radio Paling's in George Street Sydney offering radios and easy purchase options.
An inquest into Lieutenant G Chevin of the Royal Artillery, who died after a partridge meal at Blighthdown Camp, Aldershot, fails to determine if his death was an accident murder or poisoning. The investigation, hampered by lack of evidence, leaves the mystery unsolved as inquiries continue.
An Auckland message reports New Zealand light heavyweight boxer Harry Johns of Wellington was knocked out by Archie Huston in the 14th round during a bout for the Dominion light heavyweight title. Johns suffered a severe fall and was admitted to hospital where he never regained consciousness and died.
Reported scenes in court describe a dramatic case involving Arthur Lanton and others. Wounding and alleged threats tied to marriage troubles, a Toronto territory dispute, and claims of assault and attempted coercion. Jury returned a verdict amid testimony of fear and alleged threats in a Mount Victoria area scene. The account mixes intimate disputes with public accusations and police involvement.
Quarterfinal results from the amateur championship show Fury Titi defeating Tony with a close margin and Lyan overcoming Morpeth 7 and 4. Hae beat O Sullivan 4 and 6, while Paweytl of NW defeated We Wagar 1.
An average selection of wool was offered today with 1,771 sold at auction and an addition at 1 315 Brie rately. Market activity showed keen bidding, with Japan and Germany strong competitors and Yorkshire noted for experience. Delungra Winchcombe Cay consignments featured, while overall prices hovered around the week’s averages for merino and crossbred wools.
A garbled fragment hints at a health remedy called Hiean's Tonic praised by people suffering ailments. The text reflects a past era when tonics were widely promoted, and readers were advised about health improvements and relief through such preparations.
Eric Atkins, 11, drowned when a canoe capsized in the Choke River yesterday afternoon. His companion fled the scene, later returning frightened, and the body was recovered by the riverbank. Authorities stated Atkins disappeared after the incident and was found later.
An inscription on a tomb in Cardington Cemetery near Ved describes victims from Hin 3m Hint on October 8, 1900. The stone references Royal Air Service and a volcanic weave unit, with notes about concrete tones and a marble plaque.
American athletes weigh a visit to Australia for competition as the Victorian Amateur Athletic Association plans an eight day tour. The proposed trip would feature events at the Renemy Glimple Games with runners Bausch and Maling and include the 110 metres dash as a highlight.
A fragmented report describes long forces of drifting sands submerging fertile land, washing away bridges, isolating the North promontory from the mainland, and leaving only barren coastlines and damaged structures after the shifting dunes.
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