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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 27, 1934

Page

4

Wedding Fatality Release of Accused

Edward James Stewart, arrested and charged with manslaughter after the death of bride’s father John Bainbridge at a wedding breakfast in Ma sunt Hall Junction on October 6, was discharged by the Coroner at the inquest conclusion. The testimony described an altercation during which Bainbridge fell and did not rise. Stewart claimed sobriety, then testified he was a teetotaller. The Coroner returned an open verdict.

Newcastle Edward James Stewart John Bainbridge Masunt Hall Junction Bainbridge Stewart Stewart Cel James J. Bay

Unique Objects At Parliament Library Exhibition

Visitors admire national treasures from Federation era at Parliament House. Highlights include Captain Cook’s secret British Admiralty instructions and Endeavour journal, two golden caskets with city freedoms, and historic cheques to Sir Ross Smith and Sir Charles Kingsford Smith.

Parliament House Federation Victoria Edward VII British Admiralty Captain Cook Cardiff Wes Hughes London Alfred Deakin Ross Smith Australia Iata Charles Kingsford Smith Pacific 8. M. Bruce Earlee

Judge killed by lion in Portuguese East Africa

In Mabon Thounepreate the popular Justice Leo Bazilla de Oliviera was torn to death by infuria and wounded men. The judge was reportedly attacked after believing two people were dead. the son, wounded two days earlier, leapt at the judge before he could react. The town is in mourning.

Betra Portuguese East Africa Leo Bazilla de Oliviera Mabon Thounepreate

Naylor Appeals Full Court Hearing On Monday

The full court, led by Sir Justice Harvey, will hear consolidated appeals in Naylor’s case against the AJC. W Naylor appeals Justice Street’s ruling that Naylor could be kept off Ranawick Racecourse, while the AJ.C appeals Justice Long Tone’s decision affirming Naylor’s admin to the Randwick course.

Bypney Felaw Naylor Randwick

Motor boats ban in Venice urged by committee

Venice reports an architectural committee recommends excluding 800 motor boats from the Grand Canal. The boats rough wash is claimed to damage foundations of homes and private palaces. Twenty three years of motor boat activity blamed for more harm than centuries of tide. major public buildings near the canal require repairs or expensive reconditioning at great cost.

Venice

Death ray claimed by Dr Tesla and Dr Nikola to halt war

The article reports on a proposed death beam technology said to destroy fleets of 10 000 enemy aircraft from 250 miles, with claims by Dr Nikola Tesla and Dr Tesla on a defensive, not offensive, use. It describes a high voltage beam generation from fixed plants, potential peace-time power transmission, and a 78th birthday announcement.

Nikola Tada Sta Destructio Tesla Planta Tnnt

New Carriages For Country Lines Altered By Railway Dept

Tenders for more carriages may be called later this year as the Railway Department alters country line stock. Five years pass since nationwide passenger tollways were introduced and new side corridor type cars with steel and reed exterior sheathing are expected to replace older stock.

BYDNY Triday uTondere Mort

Centenary 1000 Grim Stage At Melbourne

The Melbourne event ran 26 miles with tough weather. Rider Roy Anderson won the sprint to Bright by 4 minutes 0 seconds amid crashes and withdrawals. Unclear reports note Winnie Million ineligibility and multiple mishaps, riders nearly frozen, and several retirements during the show country course.

Melbourne Lakes Winnie Million Am Lyre F Milhourne France Gasco Bright Wan Roy Anerson C. Williamson INAV Coll Hucrrtetville St. Bernard L. HU News Beslan

Trade Problems Progress in Cabinet Tarif Talks

Cabinet discussions focused on tariff matters with progress noted though no official statement from Mr Lyons. The Tariff Board’s reports cover a wide field of inquiry and a full consideration will take time, but it is expected the entire tariff schedule will be brought down this session.

Lyons

Sex Instruction Proposal by Justice Minister in Sydney

At a Father and Son Welfare luncheon, Justice Minister Mr. Martin urged formal sex instruction as essential as the animal syllabus in schools. He proposed an organization to oversee this duty, calling it a necessary step as recent releases from jail showed infectious diseases remaining untreated. He warned measures would be taken to stop ongoing laxity in handling such cases.

Sydney Father and Son Welfare Movement Mr. Martin Martin Tir Ull

Glass imports talks between Australia and Belgium advance

Prime Minister J A Lyone says negotiations continue between the Commonwealth Government and Belgium over the situation affecting the Australia sheet glass industry. Belgium has floated barley imports from Australia but no action taken. South Australian cereals remain shipped to Belgium while duties on short use imports are reportedly postponed until March next year.

J. A. Lyone Australia Fast Belgium South Austrailia

Audacious Rooney Woman Held Up Twice

A fragmented OCR text mentions an audacious robbery involving a woman named Rooney, who was held up twice at a premises. The readable portions are garbled, but indicate a crime scene and an arrest or investigative action.

Rooney

Prime time shake up shakes capital prete nat scene

Unclear OCR text presents disjointed fragments with scattered proper nouns and no coherent event. Readable parts point to a political or civic reshuffle rumored but specifics and identities remain obscured.

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