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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1932
Page
4
London reports a rising Thames with old surveyor Captain Longfield noting St Pauls and County Hall affected by tides. Tunnels under the river show eye shaped markings at high tide while bridges settle with the shifting water.
Accused showman Henry Spicer aged 40 pleaded guilty to perjury and was bound over for two years at the Quarter Sessions. Judge Coyle noted the oath was evasive and warned that harsher punishment awaited if he breached the promise. The court heard only one previous conviction, with multiple evasions of truth cited in mitigation.
Two police officers a sergeant and constable are suspended following allegations of taking bribes from warting price bookmakers. A departmental inquiry will also probe a constable for associations with known women. The constable in question has not yet been reprimanded.
The session heard fierce claims of bribery and corruption tied to Lang and associates. Mr Stevens condemned the attacks while challenging Lang to disclose his dealings, including a £2,000 sum and a 1927 transaction. The debate ended with an amendment defeated and the house adjourned until tomorrow.
Calmed inquiry by stewards at Ascot pony meeting finds no incriminating evidence against jockey in the Encourge Stakes races. Gutnane suspended for a month for moving from the wrong barrier in the first division. Winners include Coradillo Flying Amy Earlwood and Lady Iris in various divisions with times and payouts noted.
The second Canberra Football League semifinal is set for Manuka Oval with teams from Goulburn and Bawrang preparing for a decisive clash. Players focus on securing an advantage before the grand final as Saturday’s match offers a path toward the state championship.
The Independent Commissioner Sir Coit Mackenzie will hold an afternoon inquiry into charges from last Saturday's semi final between Eastlake and Goulburn players. M Bean of Gowburn faces multiple charges for rough conduct against W Condron K Pitt and M Wallace. Condron of Eastlake is charged with fighting, Kirklyn of Gowburn with deliberate time-wasting. The league chair can waive the automatic playing-suspension penalty in special circumstances.
London officials report that the New South Wales Women's Cricket Association has not yet received the invitation to tour Australia. The Evening Standard notes provisional acceptance is possible and that time and money are the main obstacles to forming a strong team for the tour.
Canberra School team defeated Queensland 23 to 22 in a brisk AN-Australia Carnivale interstate contest. Canberra’s Marriott and Kearney starred in forward play while Queensland struggled with turnovers and tight defense. Final score reflected Canberra’s late efforts as Dorman led Canberra with strong ground gains and defense solidified by Rideway and Martin.
English Test ends in a draw between bt ven and Levison Gower's XI as Rath delays resumption. Summary shows disrupted play with stray names and figures like Kempwuish and 243 mentioned amid unclear prose.
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