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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 12, 1934

Page

2

Qre Bet Model A Ford 19in Wire Wheels For Sale

Five model A Ford with 19 inch wire wheels in excellent condition offered by Hotel Canberra Garage. Call Ti for details.

Canberra

Quality fabrics arrive in Taylors Ki sale prompt

An ad notes new stock in Taylors Ki offering chiffon silk fabrics at low prices. It highlights “fully familiarized” pure silk and chiffon options with advertised sale dates 6/11 and 6/1, promising high quality and value.

Unique Plant in Sydney Lights Mail Handling Advances

Mr H P Moss, Chief Electrical Engineer, outlined the Sydney General Post Office mail handling plant at a Canberra Institution of Engineers meeting. The system uses conveyors elevators and receptacles across five floors to sort letters and parcels with electrically controlled automatic operation and photo electric counting. The facility spreads on a roughly T shaped area with 119 motors ranging from 1 to 10 hp and note additions since initial setup.

Sydney General Post Office H. P. Moss Department of the Interior Canberra Institution of Engineers Moss Sydney General Post Office Mose

Canberra Alpine Club Formed At Winter Sports Meeting

The Canberra Alpine Club was inaugurated at Hotel Canberra by district winter sports enthusiasts led by J. H. Lamble. The club aims to develop Federal Capital Territory alpine sports and promote Australian timber skis, with a road proposal to Mt Franklin and nearby ranges to boost tourism and fire protection.

Canberra Alphine Club N.8&w. Tourist Bureau J. H. Lamble Sydney Alphine Sporta C. E. Lane-Poole Kiandra Lambie Mitchell Lees Springs Erinjabella Mt. Franklin Hugh Smith Canberra Alpine Club H. C. Green Rosciusco Alpine Club J. H. L.jumpeton Club Wuld Rosciusco Lamble Kosciusco Cooma Southern Tablelands J. A. Perkins Casey H. F. Smith T. W. Mitchell

Tariff Debate Aboard Arbitration Court In Melbourne

Mr Lyons questioned a statement by General Motors Holden’s managing director before the Arbitration Court. He argued the Prime Minister would resign only if the Tariff Board cut the duty on motor panels and that government adoption of recommendations was not compulsory. He cautioned that the industry might not be harmed by a reduction.

Commonwealth Lyond Australia Melbourne Lyons General Motors-Holdens, Ltd E. W. Holden Arbitration Court Tariff Board Tarif Board

Communal ironbark wireless mast erected in Sydney

An ironbark pole sixty feet long was raised in the courtyard of Sydney Buildings City to serve as a communal wireless mast for radio listeners. The pole was bedded in concrete seven feet deep and hoisted with difficulty in the confined space. Listeners will pay a small rental to attach aerials and improve reception above local interference.

Sydney City

Blayney Murder Trial: Fowler Denies Killing Ryan

At Bathurst, the trial of Charlotte Fowler 59 continued with two statements claimed as the accused last story. Detective Delaney said the Coroner suppressed them. Fowler testified she had nothing to do with Ryan’s death and that their history included years of care for his illness and a 1983 agreement allowing her to stay rent free on his property.

Bathurst Charlotte Fowler John Ryan Delaney Ryan Kampar

Japan Dominates Brisbane Wool Sales With Heavy Buying

At Brisbane Wool Sales on Thursday competition was keen and prices showed a slight easing. Japan led purchases with heavy buying, while Bradford showed strong support and Germany and France also competed vigorously.

Japan Brisbane Bradford Germany France

Canberra guests at Government House and military appointments

Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Tiasca hosted a visit by Mrs E. Crutchiey and others with senior girls from the Canberra England Girls' Grammar. Dr Frank McCallum of Queensland named senior medical officer of the Commonwealth Health Department succeeding Dr FR W Cliento. Major General T H Dodds announces retirement from permanent forces effective November 11 and moves to the unattached list of citizen military forces.

Tiasca Government House Canberra E. T. Crutchiey Mackensie B. Boraster E. Thompson C.B.E J. Stevenson Sheehan P. Romana Ishechoae Canberra of England Frank McCallum Queensland Commonwealth Health Department W. Cliento T . H. Dodds

Sydney Open Golf Opens Under Cloudy Skies

Struggling through rain and wind at Rose Bay Australian Open round one, Gene Sarazen carded a high score while W Bolger of Oatlands led the field with a 69. Other tallies included D J Souter 73, J Kirkwood 78, M Ryan 73, and W Curry 74 as seven players pursued the leaders.

Sydney Australia Gene Saragen Rose Bay Inched Kirkwood Sarazen W. Bolger Oatlands Bar D. J. Souter (Palmer's J. Kirkwood WBA Ryan Viestoria al Sydney Gate Hone W. Curry Mick Simmons

Treasure recovered from Laurentic wreck near Donegal coast

Divers from the Attendant salvage ship, aided by a loyal guard, transferred royal bullion at midnight to a Liverpool liner and then to English vaults. The Laurentic was sunk in 1917 with £6 million in gold and silver aboard. after decades, the last of that treasure reportedly reaches security under bank guard amid ongoing salvage efforts by the London syndicate in Lough Swilly and western Ireland.

Hanna Nee Walcour le Totreme Ireland Armel Englang Donepul Laurentiee Laurentie Swilly Gop Marine Bar United States Admiralty Overa Tions Aauh Sui Muiet Raivage Syndicate London Nakvage Donegal Lough Swilly Liverpool Luna England Admiralty Banka Concern Saxtou

The Private Life of Henry VIII at Star Theatre

Star Theatre presents The Private Life of Henry VIII starring Charles Laughton as Henry VIII. The film, produced by Don Films from a story by Biro and Arthur Wimperis, features a strong cast including Oberon as Anne Boleyn and Bradi Barnes as Katheryn Howard with Alexander Korda directing.

Star Theatre Don Films Biro Arthur Wimperis Alexander Korda Mr. Laughton Henry VIII Oberon Anne Boleyn Bradi Barnes Katheryn Howard Elsachester Ann of Cloves The King Wendy Barrie Jane Seymour Lady Tree Robert Donat Kallover Franklin Dyall Cromwell

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