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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 14, 1934

Page

8

Damages Awarded in Perjury Case Against Constables

Miss Allan Mary Bates sued constables John Parmeter and Stanley Day for assault arrest and false imprisonment alleging 2000 pounds in damages. Judge Maxwell noted possible perjury and questioned tenancy claims amid trial. Jury returned verdict for Bates awarding 200 pounds with a stay of proceedings granted. Names Radham and the two policemen referenced.

Sydney Allan Mary Bates John [Parmeter Stanley Day Justice Maxwell Hales Bydenham Radham

Nauru Phosphate Wealth Outlined in Canberra Talk

Mr. Dulfer, assistant engineer of the British Phosphate Commission, described Nauru’s phosphate industry to the Canberra Branch of the Institution of Engineers. The lecture covered island geography, mining methods, drying and shipping processes, and the European settlement layout, with details on loading, transport, and labor.

Nauru Canberra Institution of Engineers Dulfer British Phosphate Commission Dilfer Federal Capital Commission A. Hereivul Dulter New Caluen Amruat Land Earl Nauruve Ir J Strail Abel Ani Suvi Laater Oval Reef Khore Nauru Conetata A.C. Fleetwood A.M. Fraver

The Capitol Theatre Presents The Trumpet Blows and Evergreen

At Lie Capitol Theatre this night and Saturday the Paramount production The Trumpet Blows stars Adolphe Menjou George Raft and Frances Drake in a love tale set amid bullfights and misunderstandings Drake outshines the duo in a limited plot Miss Drake’s dancing boosts the weak story Evergreen features Jeasse Matthews in a British musical comedy revival with strong stagecraft and singing Matthews carries the show while Victor Savills directs and C B Cochran and Ben Levy produced the program Also shown is a coloured Silly Symphony Old King Cole adding to the program’s charm

Brittany Lie Capitol Theatre Paramount Adolphe Menjou George Raft Frances Drake Mika Drake Miss Drake Jeasse Matthews Miss “Matthews Harriet Green Fim Wen Mies England C. B. Cochran Ben Levy Victor Savills Jap Barey Mackay Man Matthews Sonny Hale Hartley Misa Matthews Old King Cole Auccean

Queanbeyan Rifle Shoot Sees Gregory Halter Joins Johny Stone

In the Abrahams Cup final stage G. H. Gregory posts a net 47 and matches A. K. Johny stone's aggregate 148, forcing a shoot off. Conditions were easy with Simmons and Taylor among others posting scores, handicap denoted by x.

G. H. Gregory A. K. Johnyston R. Simmons Elc. Taylor EG. Lewis Taylor

Golf monthly medal at Queanbeyan club

The Queanbeyan Golf Club Associat hosted the monthly medal on Wednesday afternoon. Readouts include Miss N Ruffien 105 36 88 Mrs Evans 107 3672 Mia E Raffles 101 9 23 78 and others. The competition for Mrs Ruffles trophy will be played.

Queanbeyan Golf Club Associat N. Ruffien Evans Wormald P. Shumack Mia E. Raffles Weaneaaay

Gruesome relic offered at Sothebys London sale

A gruesome relic described as a large elephant tusk horn carved with two crocodiles and gems from Calabar River in Boathera geria was offered for sale at Sothebys London. It was taken in 200T from a Julu house near Jamestown at the Calabar mouth where human sacrifices were made. A woman had reportedly been macrifeed to propitiate the crocodile.

Sotheby's London Calabar

Automatic traffic controls in Sydney announced

Sydney authorities announce automatic traffic controls for major intersections in Ryde and nearby roads. Nineteen new units of equipment will be required as the system receives a prolonged approval process at Kent and Market streets over the past year.

Sydney Thursany Kent Marhet Tres Interuro Generou Newe & Body AO Wander Limited Kent Street

Food relief figures show further reductions in New South Wales

A Sydney report from Thursday details lower food relief costs under the current government. The pellet cost drops to 17,003 pounds weekly from 95,001, with food orders issued totaling 412,281 for 388,804 pounds in Lang Government’s last month, and 67,388 orders costing 77,098 pounds in the month ending September.

Sydney New South Wales Lang Laymonth

Albury Murder Clue Ties to Melbourne Evidence

Detective McRae reveals a key clue in the Albury murder case involving a bloodstained towel and a wheat bag found with the victim. Investigators link initials on the towel to possible names and consider Camila Pamela or Pamela as the victim’s identity while Sydney detectives pursue a missing wife lead.

Albury Melbourn McRae Melbourne McRine Camula Camtron Pamula Pamela Victoria Sydney Art Prey

Dentists Assist Revival Work Amid Sydney Pollen Debacle

A confused report from Sydney notes dentists aiding a revival effort tied to a pollen wave. Recipients think their dental tasks may be misattributed and require time to verify the information and confirm who did what.

Sydney Dent Dental Hhaste

Inquiries Rise Over Tarree Stabbing Link to Albury Case

Police in Tarree are investigating a sensational report from three informants about an incident on the riverbank that may relate to the Albury murder. Witnesses describe a quarrel between a girl in a bicyclist outfit and a man near a big car with Queensland plates. clothing and a towel were later found burnt, but detectives say the burned items likely have no connection to the Albury victim.

Newcastle Queensland Pixie Wan Finn Irl Albury

Two Men Injured In Collision At City Intersection

About 7 15 yesterday morning a crash at North Hourne Avenue and London Circuit left D Arcy Morns of Hall and Conrad Kraan of on with passengers Lam Gardiner and Farmen Makin injured. They were taken to hospital for abensions and shock while Morrinsla received attention. Investigations were conducted by Constable Perriman.

D'Arcy Morns Hall Conrad Kraan Hourne Avenue London Circuit Lam Gardiner Farmen Makin Clon Krohn Morrinsla Convatable Perriman

Boy Involved In Fifty Thefts Reported In Sydney

Sydney reports a twelve year old boy may face burglary charges after police inquiry. A man and a woman were accused of involvement. The boy was allegedly incited by an unknown acquaintance to commit crimes. Authorities say the suspect duo were hiding at Bondi when taken.

Sydney

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