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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1934
Page
4
Organised large scale sheep stealing is alleged in South Australia with months of missing stock from twenty stations. Major Jance Lands of Palgar station cites the trend as the sheep rise and fall in value, while authorities seek methods to curb the theft and recover stolen flocks.
A notice outlines additions to a residence on Lot 6 Section 2a in Wy tendering details connected to W. McCullough and Wt Halley at 76 Causeway FCT. The document records a bud grant or commission of 280 units or pounds with unclear phrasing. The summary preserves names and location with emphasis on the contractual context.
In Sydney on Friday the Rush Cutter Pay Stadium management proposed a free return fight between Ted Morgan and Herb Bishop after an unexpected end to their bout. Directors favored a rematch before the main event next Monday night, but Morgan declined due to insufficient prep time. Earlier, officials suggested staging a return contest with no admission charge.
Wool averages reported in Sydney this week show an overall yield of 112 shillings 6 pence per bale, equivalent to 3 pence per pound, indicating stable pricing and firm demand across the fleece.
London notes the Women's Cricket Association naming the squad sailing for Australia on the Cathay from Texton Hall. Miss Archidal, lately a law graduate, explains attire and style changes with short sleeves and divided shirts. She asserts a spirited approach, downplaying solemnity and body line theory.
Canberra Grammar School dominated the Sydney meeting, holding all open flat event records among New South Wales country grammar schools. Eric Peterson won the mile in 4 minutes 1.9 seconds, beating the old mark by 4.5 seconds, while G Ellis lowered the 880 yards record to 2 minutes 32.2 seconds. Brian Green scored in three events. Stones of Ashfield led in multiple races. Doddrell won high jump and placed fourth in broad jump amid team struggles and a dispute over union subscriptions and a court-based payment order involving Adams and the Water Pot Stones relay.
Club managers commend the boys for opening matches last Saturday. They cite promising cricket aptitude, strong coaching by older players, and meticulous scorekeeping. The Barton Sub-district team faces Sutton at York Park today with a list of players including Thurbon and Robertson.
The Gaument British film of Oscar Amche reports Chun Chin Chow screens at Capitol Theatres Thursday and Friday with elaborate spectacle and music. Australian bass Matcuim McEurcham and John Sarrick lead a strong cast. Fritz Kortnur as Aber Haswed delivers powerful robber chief work. A Malayan drama titled Puraued stars Rosemary Ames and others. Next week, Merle Oberon, Charles Bayer, Tom Walls, Ralph Lynn, and Margaret Bulligan appear in upcoming outputs.
In Glorkenwell County Court London a judgment against The Devil was issued by Mr Registrar Frind. A plaintiff complained of constant disturbance between the court and his office all day as his application was struck out. The Registrar joked that the case amounted to a nine shillings from the Devil and nine shillings from one deep blue sea.
Allen John Lillie a 22 year old bank clerk from Elwood was killed in a struggle with two men at a Grey Street house. The assailants fled leaving Lillie dead in a room. An alleged involvement of a girl sparked the incident. Police will hold no further action until the inquest. coroner to decide rest. Lillie reportedly had no right to be in the house.
On Wednesday October M1 a Royal Canberra Golf Club member will host a gala night aimed at matching the social success of the city’s top golf functions. Pogson's Orchestra will play and a decorative scheme will be adopted to enhance the evening.
On the anniversary of her first husband s death a French widow visiting his grave is joined by her second husband and friends. At the cemetery the second husband refuses to remove his hat sparking a violent quarrel. His attackers beat him unconscious sending him to hospital with fears for the widow s future.
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