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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1934
Page
4
Thieves have been pilfering fowl in Braddon over several nights. A thief visited a town area and returned with a single ten year old hen that had been given to a boy years ago. The bird was tied and showed signs of partial paralysis and distress.
The report covers the latest live stock sales with prices and demand trends. Buyers showed firm interest at low to mid ranges while certain descriptions held steady at recent rates. Yarding quality varied from good to medium, with quotations listed for sheep, lambs, bulls, and cows across quality tiers.
A German border case involving alleged libel against the Burgomaster led a judge to transport the court and key witnesses to the Dutch side of the frontier. The judge ordered the defendant’s name and related proceedings to be heard from the Dutch side while the frontier steel and motorcar fleet remained nearby. The unusual move occurred as scrutiny of German and Dutch authorities intensified amid the dispute.
A visitor at the castle found a magazine door damaged and reports warned locals that a quantity of gelignite may be missing. Police later confirmed two and a half packs were unaccounted for amid vague details of the attempted theft.
In Canberra the High Court examined whether warrants were required for betting house searches under the Games Wagers and Betting Houses Act. Justice Lukin and Crown counsel argued that a 1902 Potter v Black ruling created a long misinterpretation, affecting hundreds of cases across New South Wales. The decision allows police to act on information and search suspected venues more quickly, reshaping enforcement of illegal betting.
A ferry with 225 passengers capsized near Krishma village in Kolhapur State as a swift current struck a stone causeway. 52 people were feared drowned while many others swam ashore using debris. Another boat carrying 100 passengers and cattle overturned near Noakhala West Bengal, with survivors clinging to wood and cargo before reaching shore.
Amsterdam dispatch reports demonstration flights by Fokker and a Douglas plane in The Daily Telegraph. The Douglas aircraft, owned by Dutch Air Line, carried 20 passengers from Weathaven to Schippl, 874 miles in a few minutes reading the rising and landing, equating to about 250 miles per hour. The Bokker aims for Baltic service, carrying 32 passengers at 173 miles per hour.
Melbourne Centenary officials report Megan Lloyd George cannot accept an invitation to attend the Melbourne celebration. The source notes she was unable to travel or participate, citing unspecified circumstances. The event remains on schedule with other guests expected.
Central Investors Ltd seeks 25 000 pounds damages from Ferlain Drapery in Notbury Court alleging police broke into curtain buildings in Castlereagh Street and seized books accounts bonds and other negotiable instruments. Ten defendants including two women police pleaded not guilty. The case questions police seizure authority and private rights as documents were later returned after investigation and court order.
An excerpt describes a China artesian well project at the Tientain Terminal of the Texas Company. The drilling setup uses bamboo and rattan with a bamboo bow drill and wooden bull wheel, claimed to be a low-cost rig built in a month and a half, costing about £9.0.
Keen demand from Japan and York Shire with solid continental support dominated Sydney wool auctions. Total offerings reached 1,944 bales with 125 sold. 4,600 bales reported by Winchcombe Carson Ltd. Prices generally held near last week’s levels though faulty descriptions showed irregularity. Buyers included Japan, York Shire, Brance, Waly End, Belgium.
In a chaotic wartime find in aichi city, workers uncover a trove of Napoleonic documents hidden during the 1812 Moscow campaign. The papers, believed thrust into the ruins during a sieged period, include Napoleon's hand written notes and grim march plans.
The text is a garbled fragment mentioning a Mr Juve Larkin and a decision with important bearing on bets. It references a Canberra quartet and Petty Head, but details are unreadable.
Fragmentary scan reports numerous ancient coins found in Brittany and England. Names appear garbled but reference a King Phaltip I and a Duke Jum TV with Breton and English connections amid invasion-era notes. Details are unclear due to OCR damage yet indicate a cache linked to early medieval rulers and regional sites.
A Queanbeyan Court session yesterday examined disorder at a political meeting led by candidate A K Dein. George Leach, a fruit trader, faced charges and was ordered to pay fines for indecent behavior and disruption. Other attendees paid penalties or faced minor costs as the court reviewed local electoral rolls without objections.
The Queanbeyan Golf Club hosts a month medal event at Queanbeyan links on Sunday with net scores, a playoff to determine the gold medal owner, led by A W Smith and others. Final round for the net aggregate and a play-off between round winners determine the medal. An October 14 charity grand tournament day features events including a one-ditch competition for district championship and an ALF championship.
The Country Women's Association holds its fourth annual bell at the Parish Hall Queanbeyan on Tuesday October. Tickets are 1/- and tables may be reserved by ringing Queanbeyan 102. A rare attendance is anticipated with funds supporting the Baby Health Centre.
The A. Abtee cam Cup decided with G. H. Gregory edging A. K. Johnston as top scorers across 400 and 700 yard ranges. In the Taylor Cup round, J. Harman led with 90, while A. K. Johnston and M. Micrey each reach 180, setting up a possible shoot-off for the outright Taylor Cup.
Melbourne reports a manager for the South African Empire Games team questioned the foreign women participants. Mina Clue Denis, returning to aid from abroad, said many competitors appeared to be masculine in name and even in the English team, prompting doubts about authenticity.
The article describes electrical current consumption priced in money for domestic devices in the United States. It explains wattage ranges from 10 to 1400 watts and notes cost variations with voltage and electricity rates. A table estimates average wattage for common appliances, while discussing readings for 60 watt lamps and the impact of royalty fees on savings. The piece is printed for the Federal commissioner and related agencies.
Dan Kolo, 16, defeated Beth 16 8 in a four round match at Rushcutter's Bay Stadium. Kolo dominated, clinching a fourth round win after a four body press and pins. Beth staggered to a corner briefly, then regained enough to continue before Kolo secured the decision. Also Jack Clarke, 153, defeated Ol Shilani 14 3 by a narrow decision in the same card.
In Sydney Monilay the New Zealand Government opened new offices and the Inter for Commentary noted improved commercial harmony between New Zealand and Australia. Stewart declared that recent years had seen strain, but the situation has progressed toward better relations and cooperation.
Fragmentary ad style testimony describes using Kruschen salts as a tonic to improve digestion and calm nerves. The speaker recalls trying many remedies before, noting claimed benefits to stomach function and tone, with references to minerals and their effects.
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