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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1934
Page
2
The text appears to be a garbled excerpt relating to electoral reporting and signatures. It mentions the Conte wreath lectoral Act and references to Arthur Thomas and Shakaepears Mert Street in Canberra. The readable portion indicates procedural or official labeling around election reports.
The weather page from Ocawierra records daily barometer at 20.06 inches and 48 degree maximum for 34 hours, with 6 30 am readings. It lists rainfall totals and minimums for 24 hours ending 6 30 am, including a 3.5 degree reading in Screen 3.5. The snippet covers rainfall statistics for January.
Canberra braces for a grand Royal progress as the Duke of Gloucester lands in Melbourne for Centenary celebrations and a public welcome in Parliament. Organisers cite complex arrangements for transport, guards, and host of ceremonies to ensure broad citizen participation and smooth proceedings.
Fragmented racial and political text about Alsatian control and a murder inquiry connected to the Lindbergh baby case. References to Hauptmann, handwriting tests, habeas corpus, and legislative moves. Sparse readable details include names like Tout and Dr Wall and mentions of New South Wales and New Jersey.
Report notes keen interest in the Mount Ainsis location as work continues. Officials examine the planning scheme and provisions for a fighting or homeward pathway, with attention on proposed arrangements and funding.
Australian and British officials report ongoing talks with Belgium have not yet produced an agreement. No dates or decisive breakthroughs announced, signaling continued diplomatic stall despite renewed discussions.
The death is announced of J Brien, a well known business man prominent in racing circles as breeder and owner. He had been ill for two years.
A compact note describes ongoing efforts to settle arrangements amid tense times. Important figures referenced include local leaders and civic bodies guiding policy, with emphasis on cooperative action and stability. The piece hints at discussions, deadlines, and public interest actions shaping the outcome.
The Vost Janssen Quartet will give a Chamber Music concert in Canberra on November 3. They join a recital arranged by M. Kurns, Consul General for Cagdho Slovakia, featuring Smetsna works. The program includes Haydn and Bach pieces, plus Pochou arrangements, Beechov movements, Rubinstein, and a Mozart-like Serenade. Miss Margaret Chalmers joins for the Saint Saens Quintet and Schubert Trio excerpt, with solo cello and violin/viola items by Fyfe and Godard pieces. The concert, a major West-feature for the Musical Society, promises refined artistry.
Sir John Butters in Sydney today denied any syndicate or agreement with Sir John Harrison regarding Mackay harbour works Queensland. He said his only involvement was accepting an invitation for consulting engagement with the Queensland company after a statement by Mr Bedford in Parliament.
Individual bookings for camp sites to Canberra during the Duke of Gloucester event are slower than expected with about 900 places in the city and only roughly 180 applied. A large share was refused by NRMA. Weather will influence final demand and late applications are anticipated. The subdistricts remain confident they can meet requirements.
Melbourne racing brief notes Limareh ricked himself in crossing and may not race again for many months. Ore did not work this morning and remains a doubtful runner for the Caub field Cup. Decision on entry could be delayed until the last moment. Nimdy continues to train, but he delays the training trip due to ongoing issues.
The report states an immediate wide appointment to the Public Service Board for services loaned at Mir. McMahon currently attached to the Bureau of Lonmue Maustice at Car Berra to act as private secretary to War J. A. Beasley leader of the Lang Labour Party. Prior to joining the public service Mr. McBahon studied at the Royal Military College Dunteown.
The Indian Government announces action on over recruitment during the war. Some officers appointed from January will be limited to three years. About 400 officers commissioned between August 1914 and September 1920 will be compulsorily retrenched over the next six years. They will be placed as unemployed till age 50 or 20 years of service, then pensioned with unemployed pay of 400 and a marriage allowance of 60.
In a Wednesday debate in the Legislative Assembly Mr Stevens outlined a proposed bill from New Zealand officials. A mortgagee corporation would raise funds on mortgages and negotiable instruments to ease debtor creditor adjustments, with a departmental committee report awaiting government action.
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith sews the Lady Southern Cross for the first time since the fuselage repairs at Mascot. He plans to depart Brisbane on the Liana Pacific Rights early Saturday and says the flight is aimed at raising funds to repay Air Race backers, not for glory.
Frances Eilené Meagher 38 stands trial for the murder of her husband John James Meagher 42 at Kangaroomby station Goolagong. She claimed years of abuse while her husband, often drunk, terrorized the family. Crown argued she deliberately pulled the trigger. Jury returned a verdict of manslaughter with mercy, Justice Halse Rogers sentenced her to five years hard labour with recommended early release under supervision.
In Sydney District Court May Elizabeth Willis sued David Jones Ltd for injuries from a fall wearing shoes bought from the company. Jury awarded 19 pounds 19 shillings 8 pence, deemed inadequate by Judge Curlewis. An appeal failed before the New South Wales Pall Court and High Court, which dismissed the appeal.
In District Court Judge Neild hears W E Oldfield and Son suing Kenneth Ewan Dawson for damages over a March 17 incident in Crawford Street where a lorry turning toward the railway station allegedly caused substantial damage. Verdict returned for Oldfield for £22 5s 2d. In a separate matrimonial matter, Patrick Brandis Mutonn found to have deceived Kath Span Margaret Malone for over three years. they married April 11, 1909, and Malone recounts unemployment and lack of support since 1920 amid intermittent money faked by him.
A faulty OCR fragment describes Queanbeyan switching to a direct line system linking subscribers to Queanbeyan exchanges With new service an improveman io the telephone is implied and a dialing procedure is hinted at including a number sequence for connection The text includes garbled names and unclear details but indicates a change in how calls are routed locally and to central exchanges.
Willem Arthur Henry Paule, 18, faced Melbourne City Court charged with the murder of Russian shopkeeper Paul Drasdott at Waverley West. Evidence indicated Paule admitted involvement but claimed no intent to kill. Police allege two men entered the shop and restrained Drasdott at gunpoint. a shot was fired after he called for help from his wife. Paule remained in custody awaiting committal from Sydney. another man faced vagrancy charges in Melbourne.
Sydney police announced that William Faul a 14yearold boy charged with shooting Paul Draydom at Waverley on September 1 made a fabrication confessing to the Victorian police. After interrogation Faul admitted he had nothing to do with the murder and remains in custody on the charge, which will be formally withdrawn before a Sydney court appearance. The motive remains unclear.
The record lists prices and lots for stock including heifers cows steers and ewes with bids in pounds and shillings. It notes a line of Mere ford bulkicks three years old for forward storing, and references woolly marine wethers full meruth and a four year old at specific prices. The sale is slated for Moversner 1 with a bale parte on that day.
The Canberra Repertory Society presents Behold We Live staged at Albert Hall and Hotel Canberra with cast including Mrs. and Mr. Burt and Hector. Performances begin Monday with showings at Albert Hall Kingston and nearby venues, drawing local interest and reviews.
In Canberra semifinals action at the professional championship Bolger and Petterson staged a tight match. Bolger forced a late rally but Petterson clinched the half and won 1 up after 27 holes.
Gene Sarazen and Joe Kirkwood head to Canberra on Wednesday for a match against Roger Cohen and Joe Petterson with B Goulburn and Keith Cat. The event highlights Kirkwood’s famous trick shots and draws strong anticipation amid a world of golf fame and war relief chatter.
In Armidale on a sand greens exhibition match Gene Sarazen and Joe Kirkman are all square at the end of a dozen holes. Sarazen posted 78, Kirkman 73, as Wood 7) is noted in the mud strewn event.
In Melbourne Victoria on Wednesday permission was granted for Ringwood Golf Club to host an exhibition match between Kitewoot and Baragen. The event, dated November 4, follows an earlier offer to the Victorian Union committee.
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