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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 23, 1934

Page

2

German Spies Trial in Moscow Reveals Sentences

Moscow based reports claim a Supreme Military Court panel tried German spy ring members. Kurtsuths and Koteass received eight years and six years in jail. Bortaki faced execution by shooting. three Russians were jailed up to ten years. Borthikoveki is named as the principal agent and alleged traitor.

London Puiday Moscow Daily Telegraph Supreme Military Court Kurtsuths Koteass Bortaki Umnan Borthikoveki

Murder in cafe Bydney shocks city

Detectives hunt for killers of Jack Nicholson Greek cafe proprietor found dead yesterday morning. Authorities report no clues and raid several underground quarters without success as the case stalls.

Bydney Jack Nicholson

Tragic Car Flooding Fatalities Near Castlemaine

In Melbourne the bodies of Harold John Brody 31 from Carlton and Joseph Risen 71 from Nattleford, plus Robert Kingborn 7 of Castlemaine, were recovered after their car stalled crossing flooded Nuckleford Creek. Jack Berkeley 19 was rescued after clinging to a tree for hours.

Melbourne Nuckleford Creek Castlemaine Harold John Brody Carlton Joseph Risen Nattleford Robert Kingborn Céstlemaine Jack Berkeley Wan

Weather and rainfall records from Canbervil 1984 notice

Canbervil daily weather shows barometer 29.85 inches at 8 30 am. Temperature 80 F at 8 30 am, daily max 69 F, min 69 F. Screen reading 63.5 F. Wind at 6 30 am from the NW. Rainfall records for the current year to date begin description with total.

Canbervil Mon N.W Casberma

Queanbeyan Rifle Club Holds H C Taylor Cup Shoot

Members of the Queanbeyan Rifle Club hosted a Sunday shoot at the 20 yard range for the H. C. Taylor Cup. A K Johnston led with top result and cash prize, followed by M Storey and P J Harman among others scoring in the event.

M.A Queanbeyan Rife Club A. K. Johnston A. K.johnston M. Storey P. J. Harman N. Butt

Canberra Forecast Details and PlanetaryRise Times

Canberra forecast notes sultry unsettled weather with more rain and thunder storms and heavy falls. Winds become fresh to strong from northeast to northwest. Astronomical data show Venus rising at 5.02 am and setting at 5.47 pm while Mars Jupiter and Saturn provide additional rise and set times for the day.

Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn

Great Centenary Air Race Draws Global Admiration

Coverage of the Centenary air race from England to Australia notes British pilots C W A Scott and Campbell Black flying an untried machine in under 52 hours over 9147 miles. The report honors courage, sportsmanship, and international aviation progress amid a possible airliner loss of eleven lives with the Miss Hobart.

Pee England Australia Britain C. W. A. Scott Campbell Black Darwin Melbourne Scott Geysendorfer Roscoe Turner Allahabad C. J. Melrose Swift Miss Hobart

Behold We Live at Canberra Repertory Society

Canberra Repertory Society presented Behold We Live at the Albert Hall last night. The cast including Sarah Cazenove by Miss Jean Burt and Gordon Evers by Mr Hugh Smith delivered strong, varied performances with praise for Mrs Smith and the supporting players. The production featured skilled stage management, effective lighting by Mr F Thorpe, and incidental music by Mrs H Random and Mrs Penhbalttiriack.

Canberra Repertory Society Albert Hall Prowse's Hotel Canberra Gunn's John van Druten Sarah Cazenove Tono Cazenove Tono Sarah W. Hetherington Tony Caxenove Jean Burt Phillip Cutner Rct. Oa Mra Gillbard Peter Ydon

Royal Visit and Public Service Notes From Canberra

Public Service notes welcome HRH the Duke of Gloucester on his Canberra visit with no formal address planned. The column also covers cost of living indexes for September 1934, Canberra costs, a deputation to the Interior Minister, and a branch meeting scheduled October 24–31 at Hotel Canberra. It notes travel speed concerns in Rabaul and reports on a national Excise officers conference in Melbourne Sydney and Canberra aiming to publish new instructions.

Duke of Gloucester Commonwealth Public Service Clerical Association Canberra C.P.B.C.A Commonwealth Statistician Sydney Melbourne F. Harrison Commonwealth of New Cyinen Rabaul Timea Mang’s Avenue Casuarina Avenue Elas Malayunan Rabaul Comptroller- General of Customs Australia C. L. Westbrook Excise N.S.W Trhat Commonwealth

Sefton Cullen Hosts at Government House Canberra

Personal statement notes Mr and Mrs Sefton Cullen are the Buesta of the Governor General and Lady Isaacs at Government House Canberra.

Sefton Cullen Governor-General Lady Isaacs Government House Canberra

Canberra Prepares for Duke of Gloucester Royal Visit

Canberra rolls out a national welcome with camps set, stores delivered, and Parliament House decorated as trains bring horses, police, and bands. Detachments from Light Horse, Defences Camp, and regional contingents occupy sites while amplifiers are tested and the siren synchronizes the city for the ceremony tomorrow.

Duke Canberra Duke of Gloucester Parliament House

Returned Soldiers Parade Rehearsal in Canberra

Ex servicemen forming the Guard of Honour at the War Memorial rehearsed for the general march past. Major L Fussell directs at Reid Park with Harold Green and Marshall Wood assisting. all decorations urged to be worn.

Guard of Honour War Memorial Canberra Marshall Wood

Royal visit parade and government reception schedule

A detailed programme for a royal visit on Wednesday October 24 in Canberra. Events include arrival at the railway station, salutes by field batteries, state reception at Parliament House, addresses, a tree planting, inspections, lunch at Government House, and a dinner at Parliament House with the Governor-General in attendance.

Alt Royal Australian Artillery Commonwealth of Australia United Kingdom Lady Isaacs Parliament House Tth Australian Light Horse Regiment Royal Highness Wentworth Avenue Giles Street Canberra Avenue National Circuit 7Th 56Th Battalion Boy Scouts Girl Guides Senate Hosa

Rally plans at Capitol Theatre for royal visit

Amidst a crowded program the Capitol Theatre hosts a youth rally for a royal visit. Scouts and guides will greet dignitaries at the entrance while a reception committee leads the welcome. The Duke of Chaister is expected to address the gathering and cheers will follow for the royal party.

Sanberra Canberry Caydat Roy Beats Jr Ouldieg Intereneen Cambor Avenue Thp Ore Tov Yonrhy Committee Toriome Jack Howan Marjorie Hick Barrie Rey Brackenreg Molly Bates Garnn Bo Vis Godee E Harrison Tankson Pichi Mlawea Interor Harrieg Fes Parmbull Turnbull Gero Wil Booker Canberra Wwllehness Duke of Chaister Tha Kone

Interior Minister Vows Better Special Bus Service

The Minister of the Interior promised maximum effort to relieve city omnibus congestion. He scheduled an afternoon rally at Capit Theatre on Thursday October %, with Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester expected to attend. Many youths from De Berra and surrounding suburbs planned to travel, while prisoners from the north side of the River Molongio were also expected to seek attendance.

E. J. Ferrison Thuralay Glouwcester de Berra Capit Cy P.m Rime Molongio

Eye Defect Costs Highlighted by Optometrists President

In Sydney at the Optometrists Association opening, President W. C. Kett said eye defects cost the world millions of pounds yearly. He warned against public ignorance and trickery and urged legislative amendments to protect the eye conscious public.

Sydney Optometrists’ Association W. C. Kett

Austrian boxer Claude Varner wins a tense fifteen round bout

The Austrian boxer Claude Varner delivered cleaner punching in a long bout against Brandon. After seven rounds both men traded heavy blows, but Varner prevailed with sharp rights to Varner’s jaw and control in the later rounds.

Sydney Flarkie Claude Varner Ina Cue Wary Brandon

An Unclear Fragment Finds Space in Paper

A sparse OCR fragment mentions hobby and names but lacks clear event or context, leaving readers with minimal, unidentified details and no definitive story.

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