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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 19, 1932

Page

4

Labour members ejected from Sydney Legislative Assembly

In Sydney on Monday, Labour member for Lakemba Mr Stanley was ordered from the Chamber after a confrontation with Mr Missingham the Chairman of Committees. Stanley refused to apologise and left as Missingham warned of further ejection. A second Labour member was removed after further uproar as Mr Booth accused Missingham of bias.

Sydney Mr. Stanley Lakemba Legislative Assembly Hemin Missingham Hinsell Mr. Missingham Labour Minsingham Booth Boott

Melbourne Cup Candidates Trial Gallops At Flemington and Caulfield

Melbourne Cup contenders and their horses galloped at Flemington and Caulfield in morning sessions. Top six times noted with Chatham at 1:59 for a mile test. Peter Pan, Admiral Drake, Lough Neagh and others posted notable splits with distances from five to nine furlongs under varied paces.

Melbourne V.R.U Flemington and Caulfield Chatham Lightning March Denia Boy Satmoth Peter Pan Admiral Drake Lough Neagh Kuvera Oro Middle Watch Galleniat Chetowalk Inio Liberal Winooka Lbrani

Moroney Pleads Guilty in Canberra Court Collision Case

Patrick Moroney faced fines and a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to driving a motor cab under the influence and a separate charge of driving without a license. He received £7 fine, two months in harbour in default, and seven days imprisonment for the license breach. Police offered no evidence on headlamp offence. Moroney said lights failed, causing a collision with a bus near Capitol Theatre. he had held a license five years with no prior similar charges. He requested three months to pay.

Mr. Forrest Patrick Moroney Caniae Canberra Yeatermy Moroney C. W. Davies Tandy Davies Capitel Theatre

Motor Injuries Verdict Entered For £52 10s

Queanbeyan District Court judge Sheridan records a settlement in which William Cottam of Uriarra Road claims £100 damages from Eric Blewitt of Moyalla for injuries to his son Wilbur Cottam in a motor accident. Judgment entered for £52 10s with £10 10s down and the rest by instalments starting November 17.

Queanbeyan Sheridan William Cottam Frusterer Uriarra Road Eric Blewitt Moyalla Wilbur Cottam Codd Mitchell Alven

Scratchings V R C Melbourne Cup Resulting Entries

Scratchings list for the Melbourne Cup shows WNeliabar and Chatham still engaged, with all engagements including Pentheus noted as pending.

V.R.C Wneliabar Chatham Pentheus

Stolen weights unsettle Kembla Grange race meeting

Consternation at Kembla Grange as jockey weights could not be weighed after a butcher’s steelyard was borrowed. Riders lined up using rope to weigh in, with races like Maiden Welter and Wollongong Mile proceeding under unusual circumstances and results including winners Brass Bowl and Snow Run.

Bydney Kembla Grange Riddy Boaliger Flying Jason NT Ce Brass Bowl B.d. Wees Hincertly W.T NEW Prime Cambewarra Rosie Colm Wollongong Snow Run Princess Clatercian Pinhoe Winker Bithuba Ravana Satis Wiliam the Sign Weapastea

Premier Sir James Mitchell on immigration policy

The Premier Sir James Mitchell commented on unemployment and immigration. He argued migrants could not be encouraged while Australians were unemployed and said Australia must have people for defence and other needs. He suggested Britain was overcrowded and migration would require compensation if repeated.

Perth James Mitchell Australia Britain

Divorce Law Amending Bill Discussed in Locative Assembly

In the Locative Assembly Mr A S Henry moved to introduce a bill to amend the Matrimonial Causes Act. The proposed changes cover dissolution of marriages after long separations or prolonged insanity and related conditions. Leave to introduce was granted 46 20 with some party divisions.

I Rydney A. S. Henry U.C.P Sanders Usa.p Labour U.A.P Measrn Mair Lee Maverley Chamber

Divorce hearings in Queanbeyan District Court

Judge Sheridan presided over two divorce cases. Elizabeth Ellen Herbert sought nullity of marriage to Cecil Ernest Herbert on bigamy and adultery. evidence of a previous marriage and children supported the claims. Alice Margaret Flannigan sought dissolution from James Flannagan on desertion. payments and maintenance issues were discussed, but the verdict wording remains unclear.

Sheridan Queanbeyan Elizabeth Ellen Herbert Cecil Ernest Herbert Mabel Kingston Parramatta Shirley May Thomas Alice Margaret Flannigan James Flangorgan Goulburn Reformatory W. T. Lindsay Felix Mitchell Flannagan Mr. Flannagan

Forrest to Meet Kingston in Ladies Grand Final

Forrest faces Kingston in the Manuka grand final of the midweek Indies competition. Forrest previously lost comfortably to Kingston last Wednesday but aims for a stronger performance with Abbott Mackinnon Pirgin and Mrs Hicks leading the lineup against Kingston’s Tredd Kemp Crapp and Mrs Douglass. The association will offer afternoon tea at a small charge.

F.C.T.L.T.A. Indies Forrest Kingston Manuka

Noisy Court Scene as Prisoner Abuses Magistrate

In Newcastle a noisy court scene occurred when 84 year old labourer Harry Fraser, jailed for indecency, launched a tirade against the magistrate. He battled two policemen trying to escort him from the dock and needed further police help to be quieted.

Newcastle Newcastle Court Harry Fraser Hie

Prisoners Escape Over 14 Foot Wall at Scone Lock-Up

George Murray aged 34 and Ernest Richards aged 22 escaped from the Scone lock-up this morning by climbing a 14 foot wall during the keeper's temporary absence. They had been arrested on a charge of stealing tobacco. A large police force searches the district for the pair.

Maitland George Murray Ernest Richards Scone Richards Murray

Government plans altered taxes instalment proposal

In a Tuesday note from State Treasury officials the government plans to allow taxes to be paid in instalments and expects expenditure reductions. The result total of 332 000 pounds previously anticipated will be cut to 297 250 pounds.

Cronomien

Human leg found in sea near Scarborough in Sydney

A human leg was found wedged under a rock at Scarborough yesterday, close to a site where remains were located Sunday. Police suspect the remains belong to one of four drowning victims reported in October.

Sydney Scarborough

Wellington body of George Hack found on Makara Beach

Police traced the route of a vehicle to Makara Beach where the body of George Hack 28 was found. Investigators learned a driver had been sent back after a theft occurred and a poison was involved in the incident. The victim was identified as the youngest member of the New Zealand house.

Wellington George Hack Makara Beach Tate Lemile Snng Lyle

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