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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1934
Page
2
In Melbourne, the Centenary 1 000 Cycle Race was abandoned after riders battled a raging storm to Mt Buffalo. Officials met in lengthy conference and moved to suspend the event while debating a possible course change.
Thursday District Court heard Captain Gomi and 23 crew members of the Japanese sampan named appee fore plead guilty to contravening the Quarantine and Fisheries Act. The case proceeds with further hearing on the sentence.
Sydney inquest into Henry Herbut Thurston 50 heard counsel accuse the coroner of bias and of fixing a trial. Dr Kirkwood's fate was debated as the coroner ordered commitment for trial on the charge of felonious slain pending further evidence.
In Rockhampton a private hospital court held Thursday charged Francis Henry Yarnold with unlawfully attempting to kill Troms William Chalmer. The accused allegedly admitted shooting Chalmer and later threatened Mrs Chalmer. Chalmer testified he fell to the ground and heard his wife scream. Yarnold was remanded for eight days.
Sydney police heard evidence at Cortner's hearing on the Tarramar house fire of July 28. Nancy Holman testified a woman gave a warning call saying the house would be burned for insurance. The call suggested the destruction was intended.
The Times comments on the Australian Governor General's Parliament opening reference to national protection. It argues no Australian policy could avoid sparking counter public feeling and warns against a protection plan phrased as Ottawa spirit, contrasting it with excessive indiscriminate protection.
The Congregational Union today criticized the state lottery, calling it an unworthy method of raising public revenue. They warned it harms the public, lowers the moral tone of the state, and damages citizens in the eyes of the world.
The Yorkshire Observer notes a curious coincidence as Bradman and Bowes leave hospital to play again. Bradman wins the Oval Test by skill and spirit amid appendicitis fears while Bowes exits convalescence in a patched up state, both resuming play together.
Ena McKenzie 40 was committed for trial by the Cowes Coroner on a charge of murdering her five year old son. A sword blade was recovered from the ocean end of Cowes pier. The hearing occurred at the bedside in a local hospital where Mrs McKenzie had been recovered after hours in the water.
The Governor General and Lady Isaacs along with the Prime Minister and Mrs Lyons have granted patronage to the Bong Recital to be presented by Mireothel Glynn Parker at the Albert Hall Canberra on Monday evening. The program includes works by Rosa Beethoven Brahms Grieg Reger and others with local performers and an audience seating plan coordinated by Miss Mary Horan and Mr TB Simonds. Tickets are available from the honorary secretaries.
Gene Sarazen and Joe Kirkwood defeated A. N. Watergon and W. East two up in an afternoon exhibition match at the Lakes.
The Church of England Fete in Canberra opens at 3 pm Saturday October 27 with Lady Isaacs as guest. Decorations center on pink and white blossoms. The Sign of the Storie Shoppe supplies baby items including a fitted crib. A cruise to Brisbane awaits the raffle winner. Baby show votes determine the top baby. entries close October 26 to Mrs Parkes Huntingdon.
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