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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1933
Page
3
A lorry skidded and overturned near here on Wednesday killing a boy and injuring two men. Driver George Demypater and passenger Malone were hurt, Wag Demypater died, and Ken escaped injury. Four people were trapped in the wreckage until 12 farmers freed them.
The Burns Memorial to be erected opposite Canberra's Presbyterian Cathedral is being cast in Melbourne. The bronze statue stands 6 ft 6 in on a base and will feature a granite background with four Burns scenes carved on the behind wall. Estimated cost ranges from £5,000 to £16,000 with £3,000 already raised. Sir James Murdoch chairs the committee and has donated £500.
At the AFL convention in Washington today steel workers proposed forming a Labour Party. The resolution argues neither Republicans nor Democrats can be relied on to improve workers' conditions.
A new service would place a sleeping car at Sydney by 9 p.m. before the Parliament train, coupling to the 1.50 a.m. departure to Canberra. Members could spend the evening in Sydney and reach Canberra two hours earlier. Whips from all parties are gauging member views on the plan.
An ex militiaman fired twice at Chancellor Dolfuss near the Parliament building in Vienna. One bullet struck his right arm and another grazed his chest. he was treated at a hospital and later returned home. The assailant Rudolf Dertil was restrained by Minister Harr Bleckinger and arrested. Dolfuss’s calm conduct and recovery bolster his resolve to continue state affairs.
The Royal Canberra Club lists the second qualifying round pairings for the Club Championship and Captain's Trophy alongside the monthly medal. Matches span morning and afternoon sessions with numerous player pairings including J H Calthorpe versus W J Carmody and R G Parker versus H G Richards, progressing through late afternoon bouts.
The Federal Golf Club announces the first qualifying round pairings for the Tootha Cup. Matches include T. Quinn versus J. Horth and L. Cole versus H. Mibes Cox among many others with players urged to inform secretary L. J. Dwyer if unavailable.
At Riccione Mussolini received news while at a bathing resort and met Dr. Dolfu. In August he expressed horror at the crime. The Pope telegraphed a message to Dr. Dolfuss.
London reports that the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon sent messages of sympathy to Dr. Dolfuss after the infamous attack, expressing they were shocked by the news.
News of an attack on Dr Dollins spread among League delegates in Geneva. Relief followed when injuries were described as minor.
The Mollisons aborted a trans Atlantic attempt from Wasaga Beach Ontario after Seafarer II struck a cross wind during a two mile ground run. Only minor damage was reported while 600 gallons of petrol remained on board. A new takeoff may occur from another field if weather allows.
In Bathurst Circuit Court before Justice Street a four person jury found against Joseph Blackie who claimed £2000 damages from G W Brownhill publisher of The Bathurst Times over a May 4 report of the Western Divisional Congress of the State. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant.
New York Tuesday Mr Wallis Myers the British tennis authority lists the top players. Crawford Perry Sarah Austin Vines Cachet Rhields Wood von Crann Steuffen lead the men. top women include Wills Moody Jacobs Round Hilda Krahpinkel Scriven Mathieu Palfrey Nuthall La Matte ligot and Marble.
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