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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1934
Page
4
The Minister for Agriculture announced today that payments under the Crowern Relief Act have been set at 10 percent with a mid payment to follow. The balance will be released as soon as possible. The notice was posted today at the BAEC office and applies to wheat farmers.
The Canberra Amateur Swimming Club announced a Learn to Swim Campaign for the coming season with the first Wednesday club night likely in late November. Trophies have been donated for best junior swimmer and aggregate point winner, and ladies 100 yards handicap. A standard diving board has been erected and Australian divers may visit. Racing officials appointed include Handicapper L W Lovelay and starter J J M Galthorpe, among others.
A garbled note hints at concerns over chilled beef quality and proper processing. Local residents discuss standards and vendors, but the fragment lacks concrete details or named entities to confirm specifics.
The Blayney murder trial of Mrs Charlotte Fowler proceeds with testimony from storekeeper Albert Kuaver who drove Fowler and a man named Tiyan and saw them kissing in the car after a journey. He recalls Mrs Fowler claiming a love affair would not hurt and describes maintenance order issues and income from eggs as the case adjourns.
Fragmented report records a footballer receiving a sentence in jail. Text is garbled with unclear names and details, but implies a legal action following a spate of incidents. No verifiable dates, teams, or authorities are readable.
Melbourne sales saw keen competition as buyers from Japan and Yorkshire joined strong European interest. The pace was brisk with steady demand and notable bidding across the session.
A fierce gale in Murwillumbah causes extensive damage to several buildings and stores. Eight men narrowly escape harm as a cargo wagon and warehouse structures collapse and sheets of iron are torn from rooftops. Concrete blocks cave in near King's shop while the Condong sugar mill roof is lifted and hurled. widespread damage reported across central districts.
In a tight vote the Legislative Assembly delete four relaymen linked to Alsatian dogs from the Pastures Protection Bill. 33 votes to 34 with 13 Government supporters among UAP members opposing the Government. The outcome allows further government control measures to be debated by the committee.
Race card style summary with listed horses, odds, times and placings. Mentions LORD WYPLANT LADY GLE MAIDEN WELTER EDEN PRINCE LOCH QUIN TIP TOK MANTLE BLUM TAN SILVERLINE and KAIMA NOVICE HANDICAP with times and lengths noted. betting quotes and race divisions referenced.
London reports Princess Marina will wear a medieval styled wedding gown with a four to five foot train and silver lame edging. The bride will carry Madonna lilies and wear family lace from her mother. Attendants include Juliana of the Netherlands Ingrid of Sweden Eugenie Greece Katherine Calistar and Kyra of Russia. The honeymoon will be in England then abroad after Christmas.
A Sydney jury re enacted a crime scene on George Street to question witnesses before delivering verdicts. Angus and Coote were named in connection with the robbery and received three year sentences after the jury found them guilty. Detective Almond reported Wallace and Courtney involved in separate charges, with one acquitted on murder.
Sydney report notes Mrs Hopman wearing tennis shorts during a doubles match at the White City Courts. The article quotes RB McKerihan, president of the Rural Bank Commission, who tours New South Wales and discusses wheat prices, rainfall, and hope for merino markets. He predicts price supports as Germany and Italy may lift factory idle time while Australia, a major merino producer, benefits. Miss Round and England’s players expected to be involved in the match setup as the women’s event proceeds.
Victoria florins will cost three pence each with public sale at the noted price.
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