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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1934

Page

7

Canberra Court weighs drunken driving manslaughter charge

In Canberra Court of Petty Sessions Alfred Sutton faced a charge of driving a motor vehicle under the influence after a collision on Ame Park Road on October 20. Prosecutors noted both vehicles were damaged. defense argued glare from headlights caused the crash. A fine of 10 pounds plus costs was contemplated, with the magistrate noting the defendant's good character and considering factors before imposing punishment.

A. G. Hardwick P.M Canberra Petty Sesatons Alfred Sutton Waller Perrimin Hardwick Cook Porrimna

Civic Centre Smash Plea and Collision Incident

A plea of guilty was entered by Darcy Morris for failing to give way to a train. The incident involved a collision at the intersection of Jeffit and Northbourne Avenues. Proceedings noted observers and magistrate regulations, with warnings issued and approvals pending.

Darcy Morris Conaldble Verrimann Tayhlaer Tt Jecuit Northbourne

Hours for nurses Sydney Tuesday judgment update

A Full Bench inquiry into nursing hours in public hospitals announced a 52 hour week for trainees and assistants 48 hours for trained nurses 56 hours for night staff with meal times included. Justice Web noted hospital variations and suggested extending hours beyond 140 granted in 1983, except in small wards with under twenty beds.

Sydney Comunicaion Tota Jhoort

Swastika on Bogumil Tombstone At Sarajevo Finding

Archaeologists and students of heraldry in Yugoslavia react to the unearthed Bogumil tombstone near Sarajevo bearing a massive swastika. The Bogumils, Albigensian heretics, sought refuge in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 13th century, and their large tombstones are notable across the countryside. The swastika is a hitherto unknown emblem in Bogumil remains.

Yugoslavia Gornyl Moehiotsi Sarajevo Bosnia Hermovina

Rare Jewels and Robes At Buckingham Palace Audience

Report describes a 2B year old Nawab of Rasapur and his Begum wearing priceless items including centuries old Oriental tubes, gold cloth coats, embroidered turbans, and enormous jewelry. Detectives guarded the Nawab’s valuables at a Royal Suite in the West End before an audience with the King. The Begum wore an ancient sari of fifteen yards embroidered in gold with Oriental birds and flowers and a large diamond ornament. This marked the first time a ruling Muslim Princess appeared Went without her veil.

Rasapur Begum Buckingham Palace West End Palace Tam Ghiet

Printed and published by the Federal Capital Press of Australia

Document notes that Christopher John Bhi printed and published material for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at the company offices in Bart ures Braddom.

Christopher John Bhi Federal Capital Press of Australia, Ltd Bartures Braddom

Inquest Ordered Into Ancient Gold Coins Discovery

Four gold Roman coins of the fourth century and a gold ring found at Malden Castle in Dorset are to be the subject of a coroner's inquest. If the Treasury claims the coins the Prince of Wales could claim market value but it is expected the items will be handed to Dorset County Museum. The treasure was found at the entrance to a Roman temple.

Malden Castle Malden Newton Dorset Prince of Wales Duchy of Cornwall Thhey Dorset County Museum

Reichasportfeld named for West Berlin arena

The vast West Berlin sports ground and arena is officially named Reichasportfeld, chosen over Olympia Town. Streets leading to the arena are renamed, with Fighting Arena Avenue among the new dignified thoroughfares reflecting the site’s significance.

West Berlin Reichasportfeld Olympia Town

What Is Rheumatism in Old Medical Treatises

A fragmented 19th or early 20th century text discusses rheumatism as a broad chronic ailment. It outlines two forms, notes joint pain and backache, and references treatments by Harrison and others. The passage mentions home remedies and the struggle to identify causes and proper care.

Irene Harrison Ughaons Kents Aninney Hueriaga PML

petrol report delayed in house as Lyons answers questions

In the House of Representatives Prime Minister Lyons explained the Government cannot rush the Royal Commission on Petrol. He emphasized he hopes to receive the commission's report soon, despite ongoing delays and questions from Mr. Green about accelerating its presentation.

Royal Commission On House of Representatives Mr. Lyons R. Green Lyons

Lost Village Fleury Remembered Near Verdun Chapel Resting Place

A fragmentary report recalls Fleury once a French village in the Red Zone near Verdun. The 1916 fighting razed six communes and left no rebuilding. The only vestige now is a chapel on the spit, with the village name still appearing on district maps.

Fleury Verdun

Oldest Tree in the World in Mexican Churchyard

In Southern Mexico near Oaxaca lies the Ratmans Cypress in Santa Maria del Tule churchyard. The massive trunk measures about 130 feet in girth, with experts estimating the tree's age between 5000 and 6000 years, dating back to pre Dynastic Egypt and ancient exodus era.

Mexico Santa Maria del Tule Oxaca Menes Cheops Great Pyramid Land of the Nile

Penny on Church Spire Spotted During Repairs at Bristol

During repairs 21 years ago Mee W Hancock placed a penny on the 2501 high spire of St Nicholas Church in Bristol. While he was fixing the weathercock at the tip the penny remained in place, carried by the wind and time, a curious relic noted in local lore.

Bristol Mee W. Hancock St. Nicholas Church Hancock

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