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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 11, 1934

Page

4

Redlock Ring-In Charge Laid in Sydney

Rupert Coughlin a 38 year old labourer of Weston NSW was committed for trial at the City Court on a charge of conspiracy in the alleged ringing in of horses Erchie and Redlock at Murray Bridge on July 28. Mr Freeman PM said if the accused had not made a statement the case would have been weak. The incident involved alleged aims to defraud the Murray Racing Club.

Melbourne Rupert Coughlin Weston N.sw Erchie Redlock Murray Bridge Freeman P.M Cone Prince Ace Rey Francia Murray Racing Club

Victorian Golf Union blocks Sarezen and Kirkwood exhibitions

The Victorian Golf Union president M G McRoberts announced no registered courses in Victoria will host exhibition games by Sarazen and Kirkwood before the Centenary golf futures. Kirkwood and Sarazen criticized the decision as unfair and damaging plans for the Centenary event.

Melbourne Sarezen Kirkwood Victorian Golf Union M. G. McRoberts Victoria McRoberts Sarazen

Destruction at Constantinople Bank Sparks Safe Controversy

Amid heavy damage at a Constantinople law court safe contains funds valued at unseen amount. Officials report locating the safe amid debris with the cash reportedly preserved by an unusual safeguard. A pair of melons reportedly blocked fire enough to save many notes despite the blaze.

Bently Constantinople Ao Depend Sem

Election Deposits Forfeitures Boost Commonwealth Revenue

The Commonwealth gains £2,075 from candidate deposits forfeited after elections, with £1,075 from New South Wales alone. A candidate loses his deposit if he fails to win at least one fifth of the leading candidate’s votes. Earlier elections yielded £1,200 in forfeit gains. NSW recorded the highest forfeitures among states, affecting 43 House of Representatives and 3 Senate candidates. Other states saw a mix of forfeitures across House and Senate races, linked to large candidate fields. Officials attribute heavy forfeitures to the record number of candidates contesting.

Commonwealth Consolidated Revenue Weckern Commonwealth New South Wales House of Representatives Senate Western Aus Tasmania

Unprecedented move in NSW murder trial at Blayney

In a historic NSW case, Justice Hall Rogers ordered evidence to be taken outside the courthouse for the Fowler murder trial involving John Ryas. Defence claims an important witness, Mrs Hodgeon, is too ill to attend, with the jury to view the murder scene tomorrow and the defence set to open on Friday. Detectives deny rough handling of Mrs Fowler during cross examination.

Bathurst Wennesdy New South Wales Hall Rogers Charlotti Fowler Taving John Ryas Barrynald Hodgeon Tormorrow Kero Intersat Telat Cadman Mra. Fowler Ryan Valver Pen Pila Crving Dare Joe Hin Murda

Double bill at Capitol Theatre features Murder at the Vanities and Twentieth Century

A two night program at the Capitol Theatre opens with Murder at the Vanities and Twentieth Century starring Carl Brisson Jack Oakie Kitty Carlisle and Duke Ellington with a mix of mystery music and comedy. At Prince Edward Sydney a combined superb bill tops the house. Next week’s feature Chu Chin Chow and The Private Life of WINE are announced for November.

Capitol Theatre the Vanities England Carl Brisson Jack Oakie Kitty Carlisle Victor McLagren Gertrude ‘Michael Duke Ellington Prince Edward Theatre Sydney Fim New York Hollywood John Barrymore Twentieth Century Ltd New ‘York Chicago Express Carole Lombardo Walter Connelly Roscoe Karns Chu Chin Chaw George Robey Anna May Wong Fritz Kortner Charles Laughton Booker

Engrand Oust Bee Tr the Ultle church at Bledmare North Yorkshire

A small cedar room on a village church roof, built by the Fiykes family in Bledmare. The miniature study is hung with tapestries and houses a wooden table and Bible with devotional books. The room, free for visitors, welcomes all passing through the village to rest and pray.

Fiykes Bledmare North Yorkshire Phila

Abolition of Flogging in State Welfare Training Proposals

In Parliament a bill amendment aims to end flogging in state welfare farms and training institutions. Senior youths may be kept under court orders, while ordinary authorities handle uncontrollable cases. The Child Welfare Department gains power to detain over18 youths, with emphasis on humane discipline and rehabilitation.

Drummond Child Welfare Department Department of Justice Siz

Test team meets again in Naples aboard Orontes

The Australian Test team boards the Orontes at Naples with Kippax Barnett and Wall, completing the squad for the first time in a month. Mrs Woodfull remains behind while Mrs Kippax has gone to London for a holiday and Bromley is nearly recovered from appendicitis.

Naples Kippax Barnett Wall Orontes

Verdict of murder in rail tragedy shocks town

A coroner's inquest returned a verdict that Norman Parnall, aged 18, was murdered by unknown assailants after a girl jumped from a moving tram on August 18, dying from injuries. Detective Banner said inquiries found no trace of the attacker despite full efforts.

Melbourne Norman Parnall D. Grant Tran Banner

Y W C A Convention Notes From Melbourne and Canberra

Y W C A notes report Mrs Tapley Short attending the national convention in Melbourne with Canberra delegates Hicks Mia Mildenhall and Bre. A members night on November 4 is planned to hear their report while the next night October 18 features Mr R A Brot tawak on The Roaring Fifties. The festival is postponed to October 30 due to State Ball attendances.

Tapley Short Y.w.ca Melbourne Canberra Hicks Mia Mildenhall Bre R.A. Brot- Towak Query Sa Weues L. Whitelaw Kinkunmax Tsidays Blur Triangle Cricket Association EWA Cilgge Westridge

Germany's Rainbow Train Parade on the Labentotor Line

A garish rainbow train was described for the Labentotor Bunker railway in Germany, with each car enamelled a different color including orange and blue. Authorities reportedly reject mahogany tones, favoring vivid hues for the rolling stock.

Labentotor Germany

State Ball Debutantes to Be Presented at Parliament House

Debutantes will be presented at a State Ball to be held at Parliament House Dunbarra on October 25. Invitations extend to the parents of invited young ladies who wish to present their daughters. Cpl Bracegirdle will forward instructions, with a brief, simple ceremony and no crowds or escorts. Printed by John Shakespeare for Capital Press of Australia at Mint Street Canberra.

Bracegirdie Parliament House Dunbarra Ehutantes Willy Cpl Bracegiiile He Webutantis Chis John Shakespeare Australia LAW Mint Street Canberra

Minister Last Seen on Express

A garbled report notes a minister last seen on an express train en route from Samui to Wien, with references to Rev. John Susur Meek and Me Sine. The text mentions insomnia and overwork affecting his ability to stand the Menus warry, and a letter describing his very low spirits.

Sydney John Susur Filie Samui Trom Wien

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