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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 06, 1934

Page

5

Canberra Football Triumph Over NSW Visitors

Canberra school football team defeated the New South Wales visitors with a strong second quarter surge and a 5-2 score in the third term. Notable players included Glau, Crawley, Hil, Mander, Marin, Huschke, Quinn, Dickinpon, McKean, O’Sullivan and kickers Sterling, Jay Daw, Saunders. Visitors Quinn scored twice before departing by train for home.

HAW Canfore Wihours Nan Canberra Glauveyn Blorling Crawley Hil Mander Marin NEW Huschke Quinn Dickinpon McKean O'Sullii Kickers Sterling Jay Daw Saunders Nsw Tahb Rae Nsw

Prisoner Dies From Razor Wounds in Custody

A prisoner died after suffering razor gashes to neck and hands at a county jail on August 30. An inquest began today and was adjourned. The trial or proceedings referenced alleged a police officer concealed four razor blades on the prisoner’s person.

Hays Coomambly Loke

Dead Man Helps After Night Accident in Town

Fragmentary OCR details a fatal vehicle incident in a small town. A dead man is said to have assisted or signaled as a motor van crashed, trapping a driver beneath debris. Tramps reportedly located the scene and freed the imprisoned passenger.

Three Miles of Flames Threaten Rural Area

A long unbroken front of fire extended over three miles of heath and forest land between Churt and Burray. About 200 villagers and the Fire Brigade battled the outbreak as Air Force reconnaissance planes patrolled Aldershot nearby. A cycle riders’ dispute caused minor road disruptions.

Wath Churt Lloyd George Dunn Burray Baal Air Force Roplanyay Aldershot

Federal Capital Prom of Australia Notice

Printed notice published by Christopher Joh Shakedpware for Federal Capital Prom of Australia Limited at related offices in Mart Mit Canberra F.C.

Christopher Joh Federal Prom of Australia, Limited Mart Mit Canberra F.C

Identity of Girl Unknown in Albury Crime Case

Sydney reports police fail to identify a partially burned girl found in a culvert at Howlong. Investigators seek two Albury girls linked by circumstances while Melbourne tips spark comparisons to the dead woman. About 250 viewed the morgue body. 400 shown photographs. descriptions note height, eye color, hair, and a laundry mark reading REV.0. A Wollongong mother recalls a daughter missing months, aged 16 but appearing older, who wore a clear right hand print and kept company with a traceable man.

Sydney Howtong Albury Moniha Ajcorach Melbourne Brisban Aeme Wollongong GSB

Police appeal for public help in identifying Albury murder victim

Sydney police urged the public to help identify a murdered girl whose post-mortem photograph will be shown at main metropolitan stations. Detective Chief Inspector Childs said investigators have yet to contact anyone who can provide vital clues or confirm the girl’s identity. Numerous reports have been received, most not matching the victim’s description.

Sydney Albury Commlé Moner Childs Childe Jan

Special clock for smokers exhibited in Berlin

In Unter den Linden Berlin a clock made for smokers is on display. Its base is carved from a cigar box, with the minute hand formed from a row of cigars and a large briar pipe pendulum.

Unter den Linden Berlin

Out of Sorts and Health Advice From an Odd Rhyme

The excerpt pokes fun at health claims and suggests a remedy. It mentions people feeling unwell even when healthy and hints at digestive issues. It promotes a tonic called Dr Moree's Indian Root Pit as a cure that supposedly stirs the liver and digestion to restore strength.

Hover incident at Aliens leaves building destroyed

A damaged fragment reports a hover incident at Aliens where a taker of a hover caused a blaze. The building was completely destroyed and the origin of the fire remains unclear as witnesses describe a chaotic moment with a phrase quoted asPOOP.

Avexenter

Master Bakers Move to End Price Cutting at Inquiry

W Roberta of Canterbury tells how master bakers aim to curb price cutters to stabilize the industry. Executives like Jacob Balin discuss agreements with millers to enforce a minimum price and form disciplinary committees. The commission will reconvene in Adelaide next Wednesday after adjourning today.

Sydney Roberta Canterbury Yalem Roberts Jacob Balin Automatic Bread Baking Co Raith jBlsie Garth W. F. Normabridge Haberfield Adelaide To- Norrows

Ascot Novice and Handicap Races Summary

Novice division results show Chief Barter on Leamber winning the first division with Fosarna and Belling in the frame. Stray Sunbeam and Dorando lead the second division, followed by Champac. Three-year-old handicap events see Sov. and King Charles among winners with close finishes. Flying Handicap features Curtus and Arftruda in a photo or protest impression, while Botany Handicap highlights Alantis and Rusaban with tight margins.

Barter Leamber Fosarna Belling Sunbeam Dorando Ban Curttus Arftrida Meadmaster Arftruda Attruda van Tigeitsen Dunerc Loyal Verde Bay Boy Dive Alantis Rusaban Potiphar Sear Iania Bit Besar Tengtha College Lasb Silky Oak Exchequer College Lars Silky Oak Diva Princess Eats Monea Allee Beijing Princess Beon Alles Eialtongta Gorda Wallace Firecello

Heavy Rain Forecast For Inland New South Wales

Weather bulletin from Sydney reports a new disturbance approaching from the south. Central and southern inland areas of New South Wales expected heavy rainfall as the system advances, with the disturbance not likely to move far inland.

Sydney Wednarday Cumin New South Wales

Leviathan’s Costly Trip Sees Liner Kept In Service

The Leviathan, once deemed to have a flawed career, has not been retired by the United States Shipping Board. After a final return voyage to Burnon and failed to deliver the promised trans Atlantic run, questions arise about whether to keep America’s largest liner in service. Government contracts demand annual payouts of fines if not operated, prompting debate on cheaper vessel retirement versus continued operation.

Leviathan United States Shipping Board Burnon America Leviathan Mushc Aks United Blazer Shipping

Canterbury Races Start Today At Canterbury Park

Sydney report notes Canterbury Park races begin today with unsettled going as tomorrow’s event remains postponed. Evans, secretary, says track should be light if wind allows. Blair confirms Chatham’s Windbae Horse will race in the net.

Sydney Woimonday Evans Canterbury Park Chub Blair Chatham Horne

Victorian Amateur Golf Title Semi finals Open Play

In Melbourne the State amateur golf championship semi finals were decided with Hb Williams defeating W A Edgar 3 and 2 and M J Ryan defeating Ay Jackson 4 and 3. The women’s qualifying list includes B Gales and several named players from New South Wales Victoria and NZ with scores ranging from 151 to 178 in aggregate.

Melbourne Wiliams W. A. Edgar M. J. Ryan Ay Jackson Australia Miss B. Gales Mis Bisa Lascelles Pee Atlas

Disloyalty Apparent at Charity Concert in London Hall

At a London charity concert the King and Queen entered as the National Anthem played. An airship like noise erupted from the organ causing confusion. Sir Henry Wood signalled, the organist fixed a jammed pedal, and the orchestra resumed with laughter to calm nervous players and audience.

Alhert Fall London Henry Wood T2a Royal Amateur Orchestra Iey Fractiman

Warship Glued Together By Electric Welding Forester Launched

An electrically welded British Navy destroyer Forester built at Cowes uses ferric heat and an electric arc to fuse hull plates without rivets. The process reduces weight by ounces per area, replacing hundreds of rivets and saving tens of tons as in the German pocket battleship Deutachisnd. Britain has experimented with welding in shipyards for ten years.

Forester Buil Cowes Naval Daily Express

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