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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 12, 1934

Page

4

Repertory Society Presents Alison's Mouse at Institute of Anatomy

The Repertory Society staged Alison's Mouse the piny to be read by at the Institute of Anatomy Monday evening. Pulitzer Prize 1930 noted the work’s educational value and moral standard. Busan Glaspill, author of Suppressed Desires, produced the one act play with seven new Canberra actors. Production led by Hugh Smith with rehearsals under way for a promising evening.

Alison Institute of Anatomy Busan Glaspill Canberra Hugh Smith

Inquiry reveals ties between McInnes and trust firms in Sydney

Major Jarvie testified before the Companies Commission about his introduction to McInnes, the British Medical Investment Trust, and the name changes to British Vocational Investment Trust. He described salary payments, a £1500 transfer to McInnes, and alleged irregularities in ledger entries and balance sheets. Officials questioned alterations and the involvement of Dr Colvin and Henry Glasson amid suspicions of misused funds and inflated assets.

Sydney Major Jarvie M.L.A Companies Commission McInnes Meiinya Melinas On & View Orange Metnnox British Medical Investant Trust Curvie A. G. Noble Noble, Hougins and Co Noble Colvin Hospital Commission BALA Mr. Colvin E.M.A Wit. Bessison Dr. Colvin Alcorn McArthur British National Investment Trust Apri Jarvie Acinnes New Zealand Eerie Hunter British Vocational Investment ‘Trust Henry Charles Glasson Sterling ‘Company Glasson Monahan Classey Mr. Monahan Healy

Society Girl Fined 30 For Assault In Adelaide Court

Patricia Hacket, a society figure, faced charges of unlawfully assaulting Sidney Frederick Downer after a lake side incident at Parliament House. She was fined 30 pounds with 4 pounds costs. Downer was struck with a bottle of ink following a dispute over newspaper criticism of a play by Mr Besunko of the Crown Law Department. The court noted Hacket’s statement to press and police seeking justification. Mr W Smith for the defense said Downer regretted nothing and the incident occurred in Legislative Council precincts. A letter from Hacket expressing regret was read in the Legislative Council.

Adelaide Parliament House Adelaide Court Patricia Hucket Ummuteuhr Wetress Sidney Frederick Downer Downer Harket Besunko Crown Law Department W. Smith Legislative Council Hacket Prinor

Absentee votes hampered by witness shortage in Canberra district

Commonwealth electors face scarce witnesses as temporary tourist population inflates demand. Many permanent residents forgo voting in federal or state elections, forcing several to travel to Queanbeyan to obtain signatures for their postal voting forms.

Canberra Queanbeyan

Midweek Pennant Finals Set At Association Courts

Northbourne and Amalie face Griffiths in A and B Grade pennant matches at the Association Courts this afternoon. In the eighth grade Amalie, seated this season, meets Griffiths, with Ainslie tipped as likely B Grade winner. Afternoon tea will be offered for a small fee.

Association Courts A Grace Reid Northbourne Amalie Griffiths Ainslie

Clever Comedy At Capitol Theatre Features Wheeler and Woolsey

Wheeler and Woolsey bring their clever native humor to the Capitol Theatre with a burlesque on cinema trends and Thelma Todd and Dorothy Lee as feminine supports. A romance from Elizabeth Cobb titled She Was a Lady replaces Laughing Boy, with Helen Twelvetrees, Donald Woods, Ralph Morgan and Donna Lloyd in key roles. Musical short Roamin' Vandala and Evergreen screen souvenir cap the program along with a three night stay and The Trumpet Blows as the supporting feature.

Wheeler and Woolsey Elizabeth Cobb Irvin Cobb Helen Twelvetrees Donald Woods Ralph Morgan Donna Lloyd Jessie Matthews Lonnie Hale Barrie Mackay Betty Balfour George Adolphe Menjou Frances Drake Mexico Old King Cole

Goodwill message from Wales to Ainslie school

An Ainslie Public School goodwill message to Wales is acknowledged by Mr. R C Smith. Alan Crawley signs on behalf of the pupils. The Welsh response, signed by Gwilyn Davies, thanks the school for its 1984 greeting and wishes warm regards to all students. The enclosed Youth of Wales annual wireless message expresses hope for peace, courage, and unity among nations.

Ainslie Cowell League of Nations Cardiff Yeaterday R. C. Smith Nemens Theuplla Alan Crawley Canberra Atlantis Pesce Asd Goodwil

Make the Best Cough Remedy and Save Money

Claiming to offer a homemade cough remedy rivaling bottled products, the piece asserts a cost saving and wide consumer adoption with alleged million buyers. It references ingredients, supply parity with established brands, and a call to readers to try the DIY formula.

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