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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
4
A New Orleans election upheaval prompts the Legislature to grant extended virtual control over city affairs. Senator Tang vows no delay in investigating charges of graft and corruption in the mayoral administration as the state moves to root out alleged misuse of power by Mayor Walms.
There was competition from Japan, Yorkshire and the Continent as merino fleece led the sale with 1644 at the top price of the week. The auction offered 5971 bales with 122 sold and a further 33 disposed of privately amid a market with little change.
London on Tuesday will begin wool sales featuring about 231600 bales, including 88400 recent arrivals from Australia and New Zealand. The sale is expected to offer roughly 126500 bales, with substantial consignments shaping the market.
Cross-examination of W F Mc Arthur paused as Crown prepares further steps. Witnesses describe signs of balance-sheet error at Sterling Company and the Investment Executive Trust’s control moves via the Trust Executive Agency and Transport Mutual. The commissioner criticizes complex company structures used to shield assets. adjournment set for Monday.
Frederick Grant was fined £2 by Colonel J. T. H. Goodwin after a Saturday night assault at a Canberra dance on Frederick Beott. Investigation officers testified that after a confrontation, Grant led a group to attack Beott, with police aiding Scott who was accused of informing to the police. The case noted tensions over Scott’s supposed information access.
Richard Nancarrow received seven days imprisonment for twed indecent language at the Capitol Theatre test Saturday night, by Colonel J T H Goodwin in the Canberra Court. Evidence showed the words were used in a crowded vestibule in the hearing of several women. On a further charge of being drunk and disorderly Nancarrow was fined or imprisoned for three days in default.
Jim Forrier and Miss O Ray retained the first foursome title with an aggregate of 159 for 96 holes at the Australian club links. H W Hattersley and Mina V Whert were second with 187, and D Haplin and Misa Gowing third with 169.
The owners of the How ard Smith freighter Kowarra decided to pay off the crew and tie up the steamer after failing to secure a cook. Kowarra was to sail for Newcastle last night but the cook deserted the ship. Efforts to replace him failed. The owners plan to tie up the Macedon, which was also held up.
The Northbourne women edged Reid 4 rubbers to 1 at Manuka in a windy midweek final. Ainslie beat Griffith 3-2 to claim the premiership, with Nish, Carnall and McAlister key in victories. the team celebrated an undefeated season as Griffith also impressed with near-misses and strong play throughout the event.
At the Quarter Session Alexander Richard Holley, 30, a butcher, was acquitted of conspiring to defraud an insurance company over a compensation claim by a man who had lost his finger. The case centered on alleged staged injuries and sham claims.
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