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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1934
Page
2
A special home delivery service notice references the Can-Darra Times phase 764. Canberra Ames and sdreaat are mentioned in a garbled caption, with no clear actions or dates provided.
A fragment notes that Commonwealth elections under the Common Sectoral Act must be signed and deemed written by Arthur Thomas Abals as a peace official, placing priority on signatures in advance of other formalities. The readable text remains partial and non-specific regarding jurisdiction or date.
Local citrus growers form a deputation to Mr Stewart Atton? and W Moses of Griffith to urge irrigation assistance. The group plans to press for favorable action and outlines their concerns over water access and farm costs.
Maude Nott applied ex parte to Justice Long Innes in Equity Court for an injunction to prevent the Southern British National Trust Ltd from transferring or renting assets and bonds in its possession. She alleges inducement by the company officials to transfer stock in exchange for debentures and claims to have already received debentures and interest. The court did not grant an ex parte injunction but allowed service of a motion for interim relief on Monday.
The Yass Canberra road and the Jase Canberra route are described as unusable after heavy rains with bridges missing, floods blocking sections, and several crossings incomplete. Critics urge joint state and commonwealth action to build a proper Australian road to Canberra rather than patchwork fixes.
The High Court in Melbourne hears the appeal of Tuekale, an Aboriginal man sentenced to death in Darwin for murder. Government officials seek information on the crime, with no hearing date yet set. The defence may challenge the verdict as against the weight of evidence, arguing the act was lawful homicide.
Melbourne reports Dr Harle Page condemns government economic nationalism and tariff walls as counterproductive. He argues Australia should buy where it sells and seeks conciliatory measures with Lancashire to avert retaliatory boycotts amid ongoing policy friction from Scullin era through the current government.
Camp sites are prepared for a royal visit to Canberra. Secretary note lists motor camps in city area near centres with water, medical, cooking, and firewood facilities and janitor service. Applications close October 15 with modest site fee. attendees can access local events during stay.
A fragmentary report describes a sculling race and alleged statements by a participant about training and an ethic form. The text is unclear and contains numerous garbled names and terms, preventing precise identification of individuals, teams, or outcomes.
Telopea Park High School held a social evening on Tusaday night to celebrate term two, featuring time honored and modern dancing. A room in the Primary School, now the League of Nations Room, was opened for inspection by parents, friends and pupils with world posters and pamphlets displayed.
A Canberra letter criticizes unequal franchise rights between the Federal Capital Territory residents and Northern Territory electors. It cites who can vote and contrasts representation in Parliament, listing numerous NT names and noting cultural diversity. The piece laments limited federal influence for Territory residents.
Labour groups converge near Portchester to mark the Tolpuddle Martyrs centenary at Tolpuddle village near Dorchester. The ceremony honors six farmers jailed in 1834 for unlawful oath, later freed, with Trades Union Congress dedication of cottages for aged workers and a village church memorial unveiled.
In Workers' Compensation Court judge Perdriau overruled a novel defence by Robert Clark, leading to an award of £104 to Harriet Mihm after her son was killed when a bicycle collided with a taxi. The case cites miscommunication about a bicycle and a dismissive employer remark as part of the dispute.
Rain prevented Wednesday indies games and pushed the B grade semi final to September. A grade finals may be deferred to December 12 if Tuesday games not completed by usual strain. Ladies doubles American tournament postponed two weeks due to lack of entries. Closing entries by 4 p.m. September 10. absentees must notify secretary Mr Diarriott.
A Sydney court case details charges over a supposedly indecent banned book titled Up Binge found at Dymock’s Book Arcade. Crown authorities label the work indecent and discuss potential costs, while the store owner claims no intent to sell such titles. The single copy was reportedly offered to detectives before the information was withdrawn.
Charles Prince was remanded at Adelaide Police Court on a charge of obtaining £15 from the Barry Bridge Racine Club by false pretenses. Crown counsel says extensive investigations will continue with witnesses from Victoria and New South Wales. Prince’s solicitor opposes further remand, bail set at £130 with two sureties of £50 each. If no progress by September 18, Prince may be remanded without bail.
Telegram from Mr Scully to the Prime Minister protests the Cabinet's plan to grant remaining B class resdcaating seachees in Victoria to the United Australia party. The message calls the move improper and urges delay until Parliament reconvenes amid ongoing dissatisfaction with the decision.
Mountford George Halkh was committed for trial by the District Coroner today on charges connected to the death of Ladie Anne Cowling at Yass District Hospital. The case centers on a rifle shot at close range near a creek after an evening altercation at Hatch's residence on July 28. Witnesses described a heated dispute and a confrontation outside, with Haigh allegedly ordering Cowling away before the shot rang out.
Fragmented report notes the Salvation Army leadership ballot and remarks by Dr. J Kearney and ministers, referencing commitment, debt of gratitude, and praise for a minister’s service as a community health leader.
Acting Justice Markall Witt presided over the third trial of Lilian Anderson at We Court on Tuesday in the murder case of her husband Moncrieff Anderson. The trial, initially assigned to Justice Marwell, was delayed by an unspecified issue.
The Country Party releases a how to vote sheet with slogans and voting order guidance. It lists Abbot and Courteney leading the Federal Labour Group, the Jas Crett Group, Lang Group, and the Communist option, advising voters to follow a Country Party aligned slate with Douglas Crevit and Arthur Smith, noting Keast as a candidate.
Witness before the Master Bakers Association inquiry in New South Wales discusses the £10,000 fund aiding bread price stabilization and argues that reducing bread cost would require cutting wages for bakers and carters. He notes employment impacts and delays in the inquiry while detailing figures from the six months ending April last and trade statements amid industry claims.
A list of attendees spans multiple names and titles including Mr and Mrs, and numerous individuals linked to Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane locations. The fragmented OCR reads like a social event guest tally with many initials and surnames unclear.
Lloyds Bank chairman Mr J Beaumont Pease said business in Britain shows gradual improvement with deposits rising and loan demand steady. He warned against overexuberance while noting returns from Australia and New Zealand routes have not yet fully recovered.
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