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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 17, 1930

Page

4

Garden Competition Extended Closing Date Notice

A Canberra garden competition update notes the closing date has been extended to September 30 due to low entry numbers. The report details areas north and south of Motonglo River with various garden and flower shows planned, and mentions a spring exhibition and September flower show schedule with specific entries and judges.

Canberra Council of the Horticultural Society Motonglo Motnnaky River

Boxer dispute at Causeway Police Court verdict

Samuel Arthur Bray of 124 Causeway and Margaret Ross McClure faced wage and assault claims in a Causeway Police Court session. Bray was ordered to pay 16/8 plus 19/10, with 21 days to settle. two months hard labor if unpaid. McClure testified she slapped Bray after an insulting letter, Bray denying the insult.

Samuel Arthie Bray Causeway Margaret Ross McClure Aeanegan Margaret Ross Mccare Samuel Arthur James Braytor Foren Bry Bray Ate FF. Mitchell Nuree McChure Tinintis Tere Ima George Wild Mion Metiure Mitchell Forrest

Randwick Trials Foster Religious Mania in Death Case

At Randwick this morning a notable candidate was found dead after reportedly taking his own life during a period of religious obsession. Police say the death, tied to religious mania, followed a week of intense preaching and discussion on religious subjects.

Bydney Randwick Butunday McMinn Ace Lismore

Aviators' Book Sydney Case Over £84 Claim

Tuesday Justice James heard Leste Howarth and Seally Penlington printers claim £84 from Charien Edward Kingaford Smith and C. P. Ulm over a contract concerning a book on their trans Pacific flight. The plaintiffs proved the claimed amounts but a later order reduced the dispute to £1,000 in tension over the publication.

Sydney Leste Howarth Seally Penlington Charien Edward Kingaford Smith C. P. T. Ulm James AaiHaNe Co

Sweep fraud case shocks Sydney as suspect remanded

Veronica Morris 36 faced remand at Central Compound on charges of fraud and conspiracy involving multiple accomplices. The court heard the accused allegedly cashed orders for money and had links to a broader scheme across the region. Police in Coffs Harbour reported a related lead as officers pursued more suspects and connections.

Sydney Tuenday Veronica May Morris Betoreen Damary Mar Brown George VL Adams Taxtania Mupvin Tatler Coffs Harbour Gren

Accidental death verdict in mining blast at Mount Morgan

In Newcastle a coroner ruled the death of miner Willlmae Nell accidental after an explosion at a powder ahead near Mount Morgan Watluend on September 6. John Willink described rushing into the shed to save Nell after lighting a cigarette earlier. Witnesses stated Nell would never smoke again, and the coroner found the explosion could not be clearly explained.

Newcastle Willlmae Nell Mount Morgan Watluend John Willink Neil

Canterbury merchant faces underweight sale charges

Turwiay, at the Quimain Court, appeared on two charges of selling underweight goods. The inspector stated the fines were £20 for each offense and the defendant was warned about further action.

Rydney Turwiay Quimain Court Hramkilsey Canterbury

Exciting Rescue After Fire In Palmer Street

Early this morning a fire alarm in Palmer Street drew two women from a nearby home, awakening two men at a workshop opposite. They found a locked front door but used a ladder to reach a balcony and help others escape. A labourer, Francia McCarthy, 2, assisted until all were safe.

Palmer ‘Street Nw Deen Ie Anid Francia McCarthy

Heshzd Introduces a Wonderful Toaie Butterurs from KorveR

A historical notice promotes ORGAN TONIC NIRV NITA as a remedy for fatigue and overwork. The advertisement claims it helps restore health for men and women suffering from anemia and related ailments, with tablets for convenient daily use.

Melbourne radio schedule and theatre notices

A scrambled broadcast page lists programs for Melbourne with varied time slots, weather updates, concerts, stage performances, and notices. Entries mention the Melbourne Repertory Company, Bernard Shists, and a Royal Victorian band for the Blind, alongside weather forecasts and station announcements.

Melbourne Minnie Anit Ows Minnie News Andyure Exchanse Fweather Rpeoehen Test Juncheo Hallarat Muuatoat Viedka Palace Oilinasatreel Willy Race Nown Wenthier Ktudio Une Munne New Wa Rman Dongil Maclean Bamford Rawden B.C Novelty Ofntwatrn Royal Victorian Tattgute For Newn Weather Uprith

Dairyman Fined at Queanbeyan Court for Inhumane Handling

Jono worth Dairy was fined at Queanbeyan Court on Monday for cruelty to dairy cattle. The inspector described the scene in the dairy where a calf and animal remained near the milk room, with carcass waste and utensils left incuriously. The magistrate imposed a fine of £4 with costs and a default sentence of three weeks hard labour, fourteen days allowed for payment.

Jonoworth Dairy Qusantioyan Queanbeyin Hay Bury Poode Iwreminen HV. Fowter Gueanheyee Dean

Caverns of Romance in Guildford Tour Draws Visitors

A quirky feature describes extensive caverns in the chalk north of Downe near Guildford. The piece blends myth and romance with references to ancient sites and a famed Irish locale, noting public interest and romantic legends tied to hidden chambers and historic caverns.

Guildford Downe Ewarda Ireland Raverne Mill of Tara County Meath Mont Inverail

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