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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1934
Page
2
Fragmentary notice references signatures and reports under the Commonwealth Electoral Act. Text is garbled but indicates procedural references to signatures, reports, and election matter. No clear names, dates, or places are readable for a fuller summary.
Fragmentary weather note with unreadable data and unclear location or time. No concrete forecast, measurements, or entities usable for a proper card.
The Centenary Air Race celebrates Victoria and Melbourne while highlighting aviation progress. Australian pilots aim to win, with global interest and emphasis on discipline, nationalism, and international courtesy guiding entrants. The race tests speed endurance and weather, overland routes reducing life risk compared with past epic flights.
Milne’s amusin there act farce To Have to Honoury opened last night at Albert Hall under Canberra Society of Arts and Literature. The cast includes Mishne Brown Jennifer Brown Simon Battersby Angela Battersby and Prince Michael Robolvil with Jennifer Bulger and Imogen Faithfull among key roles. Performances by Marion Carter Ming Plarence McKedste Gwen Rees Fr. Mi Jett and H W Live drew praise for stage presence and character work.
The Australian professional golf championships featured tight matches with results: Hughes defeats Waterson 4 and 3, McKay over Ryan 3 and 2, Apperly beats Fettier 2 and 1, Hatterrhy wins over Bertington 2 and 1, Richardson over Fields Ltd, Kelly over Soulue 6 and 5, Holger defeats Amity 9 and 4, Petterson beats Cony 1 up. In semifinals Petterson meets Bolger with no metro matches listed.
In Sydney a plan for a costly theatre complex with apartments, shopping area, and garage, estimated at £250,000, faced fierce opposition in Parliament. Critics urged withdrawal of the motion to appoint a committee, while supporters claimed enforcement of Theatres and Public Halls Act protections and public employment benefits. The motion was defeated 33 to 10 after hours of debate.
English golfers travel from Perth to Melbourne to compete in the Centenary Championship. Team members listed include M Scott J McLean J Garnett and P A Bourn.
On the voyage home McCabe fell during a ball tennis event and sprained or tore a ligament in his ankle. He was confined to his bunk with a rapidly swelling ankle and has been ordered to rest for the remainder of the voyage.
In a Tuesday session in Rydney, Henrl Weller Swine cried out to the bankruptcy judge as discharge conditions were announced. Weiller pressed to pay £5 later, but the judge ruled the payment could not be postponed. Court adjourned with Weller protesting as he exited.
In Banco Court on Tuesday the jury found against 7 B Martin MLC. The English Scot Fish and Australian Bank Ltd were awarded £157 10s in the overdraft action. Martin pleaded not guilty to the counts.
A four year old boy is honored with a medal after an incident where he helped or aided in a local event. The award recognizes courage and quick action in a public setting. The ceremony featured local officials and family members presenting the medal to the recipient.
The fragment describes an expedition by Petrie, an 11 year old larchusologist, and Jett London with Lady Petrie and a young student. They plan to observe remains of a civilian town 5,000 years old in North Syria. The text notes Petrie gave up a professorship at the University of London.
A new eye clinic opened near Ditch View, with A. Moncine at the Medial Eye. W. M. C. McDonald stated that in four weeks since opening the clinic had seen hundreds of patients attend for eye care.
The Orion will upset preconceived ideas of a modern ocean liner. The design includes red tunnels and new interior patterns aimed at passenger comfort and safety, with plans approved by the engineers and progress overseen by the Orient Line executives.
Alan Andureca outlines plans for a new vessel with improved superstructure, larger deck space, and a dignified public room layout. The ship will feature a 200 by 70 foot playing area, expansive public rooms, a main forward lounge library with French windows, a dedicated dancing area, cafe, verandah, and multiple children’s playrooms to enhance passenger comfort and viewing on deck.
A damaged OCR fragment outlines a seaside swimming bath open to the air with sheltering dressing rooms and a verandah with a cocktail bar. It mentions forward bath seating, tourist rooms, a deck, and new ship features, but many words are garbled and details are unclear.
Otto Witte, famed Punch and Judy showman son, posed as king of Albania for five days. In Sweden he learned of Albania seeking a ruler and telegraphed an arrival. He arrived in uniform to an enthusiastic reception, but the real prince soon debunked him as an impostor and had him imprisoned.
The fragment outlines components and specs for the Orion project including 28 by 18 inch measurements, hot and cold water, individual electric radiators, and substantial quantities of cable, steel, rivets, and decking. It notes 200 miles of cable and 779,000 feet of lineal materials used in the build.
A survey party conducted an aerial geophysical study across Arthas sites including Pine Creek Union Reef and Mount Tyrin. The team reported extensive yet promising formations with observable structures, noting good weather conditions and plans to proceed to Newcastle and Cloncurry for further observations and data collection.
The city readies public motor camps on the south near Kingston Goal and on the north near Mortami Torressa. Each applicant gets a 25 ft by 15 ft allotment with water, sanitation, and wool facilities. Visitors begin arriving Monday, with camp operations set to continue into the following week. permanent options will also be provided for longer stays.
The Minister for the Interior announced arrangements with Palau Victoria for visitors to obtain wind acreot passes for motorists entering the state. The Chief Commissioner will issue permits to be displayed on vehicles, with the master holding production when required by police.
Mary Nicolay, renowned as a nurse of wartime service, is celebrated for a life devoted to caring for leprosy patients and aiding the sick. Her decades of work include caring for war wounded and leading nursing efforts with the Lampiter Frag group, leaving a lasting legacy in medical care.
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