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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1929
Page
5
Dr L H Allen presented an analysis of Troilus and Cressida at Albert Hall praising Shakespeare’s late medieval romance and the moral complex portrayal of loyalty and fealty. The lecture drew on Maynard and Abemary traditions, noting how the play reflects human frailty and the contrast between idealized love and brutal warfare.
A jury returned a verdict at Grafton after an inquiry into a death. The inquest heard testimony concerning the hammer and the alleged involvement of a husband and two individuals. Details indicate a troubling event tied to August records.
Bert Oldfield denies retirement rumors and says he plans to continue playing cricket for Australia. The Australian wicketkeeper returned to Sydney after a brief overseas tour and repeats he has no intention of resigning.
Fragmented testimony from the Sydney trial recounts the killing of Talus de Dilnite. William Simon and associates are linked to the Darlinghurst area while witnesses describe a grisly scene, gunfire, and varying alibis. The Crown pressed for decisive verdicts as jurors weighed the evidence.
The broadcasting page lists station programs and times covering cooking talk stock market updates and weather forecasts. It notes a variety of musical acts and community programming including a junior band and a children’s season. Local personalities and public notices are interwoven with market and theater listings.
Fragmentary OCR reads Melbourne BA fest with multiple lines mentioning Laneusey, Nepal, Frat, Bronier, and Meatewen. The sparse text hints at event notes and fees for a few sites, but readable details are limited.
A deputation reports on improvements to roads and drains in Captain's Flat after a government inspection. The council and a successful applicant discuss works, new mill, and site developments with plans for substantial road work and drainage upgrades.
A fragmentary notice invites interested parties to a meeting at the Canberra Hotel on Friday September tenth. The event discusses Australian maritime studies with speakers including Professor Ritchie, of Monash University, and is organized by Exley, the honorary secretary.
Public examination for John Francis Robert Mith at Queanbeyan Court Home on 16 September 1928 at 10 am. Official Receiver W L Lloyd lists bankruptcy notices for Charles William Guthrie of Canberra and More Park with sequestration petitions and dates in August 1929.
London observers report women split on keeping the shingle or growing their hair. Continental experts attend the Westminster London hate Areming exhibition hoping to ease the issue, with a Viennese officer stating it will not be long before reform fashions emerge. A London expert notes feminine logic favors changes in styling while admitting the shingle and modern cuts are out of favor.
A fragmentary report notes a shift in costume coloring for a winter pageant. Details describe altered fabrics and creative direction, mentioning organizers and participants, with emphasis on visual effects and stage presentation.
Royal Military College Duntroon invites applications for staff cadets in military and air force tracks from 16 to 18 year olds. The program requires junior to senior leaving certificates and specifies subjects for army and air force streams. Application details and deadlines reference district commandants and board contacts.
Queanbeyan suffers a hard fought loss as Pumutch claim a 2 10 victory in a game marked by disrupted play and several injuries. Key moments include Sayed Nis Mason and C Marsh producing standout actions, while Tapidty and Soyam shaded the set pieces in the visitors’ favor.
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