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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1934
Page
2
The Boxing Control Board has urged a match between Australian heavyweight champion Ambrose Palmer and the Empire’s heavyweight winner. The potential bout is discussed as a path to the Empire title with venues or dates under consideration.
A 54 year old diver named Jane Bee died after an apparent accident involving a boat in Britain. The incident occurred while he was working along the river trunk line and followed a joke turning serious. Police and authorities are investigating circumstances surrounding the death.
Australian pilot Sydney Marshall, attached to Gaines Airways in New Gaines, earned three months' leave in April to fly a Westland Widgeon from New Gaines to Sydney. The three and a half day legs included Lae to Sydney via Port Moresby Cooktown, crossing 400 miles of water, a feat praised in aviation circles. He urged Cape York landing ground to enable future Australia New Guinea flights and patrol northern waters, with support from H. Widgeon, Thursday Island president, and local efforts clearing scrub and ant hills for a suitable site.
Miss Lorna Coultes and Mr Allan McEwin wed at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Canberra. The couple, from Melbourne and Peril, were married by Rev C E Turnbull with the service after a public worship dedication. The pair, well known in Canberra, plan a six month honeymoon tour.
Britain plans a three year program to expand its air force by about 400 new squadrons and roughly 600 warplanes at a cost near £85 million. The plan aims to reach parity with the strongest European power within striking distance of shores, amid expanding German and French air forces.
Notices outline Canberra GPO hours from 1 am to 10 am for most business with savings bank and money orders excluded. Canberra City open 9 am to 2 pm but mail closes 6 pm. Canberra East closed. Mail clearance times and parcel deliveries noted with a late train departure at 3.35 pm and a special letter box at the railway station.
The first English women’s cricket team to visit Australia will play in Canberra on January 1, with the best six teams in Blue Triangle Cricket Association to contest selections. Canberra YWCA confirms the invitation and Canberra committee will meet to arrange the visit and select a captain for the six teams.
Dr J Wynn recounts a patient under chloroform at Charing Cross Hospital who appeared to speak and act despite being immobilized. He notes injuries observed and debates whether memory, the vital self, or external influence caused the trance, raising questions about mind and body powers under anesthesia.
The Canberra Girls Grammar School hosts a fete on October 6 opened by Lady Leaked. Activities include stalls with handkerchiefs confectionery cakes and fairground games such as Punch and Judy hoopla darts lucky dips magic and conjuring. Adult fortune telling adds to the entertainment. Proceeds go toward clearing the school debt.
Sydney prices held steady as Japan, Yorkshire, and France pressed during today's nonsale, with Germany contributing modest support. Demand rose for better descriptions while overall turnover reached 8,422 dates, with 7,120 sold and 1,210 disposed of privately.
Two young men plunged into the water at Marine Terrace Sands to rescue Mina Grace Beveris, an eighteen year old girl attacked by a crane. They pulled her from the water and carried her ashore before slipping away, leaving officials puzzled by the unidentified saviors.
The 1933 chief officer of railways report notes rail accident risks and passenger fatalities totaling six deaths and 619 injuries last year. It cites an overall injury chance of one in 2,000,000 and discusses safety measures including buffer improvements and better cargo handling for livestock shipments. The minister also mentions plans related to Clyde cattle stock and railway bridge safety at Wateriso Bridge.
An odd new item named The Hashende Gratitude Tub appears in Amarica’s club notes along with a Teolemnty pledge at Roatan. The fragmentary text lists Okia mamibert underak hens OF and hints at curious customs without fuller context.
Y W C A notes describe Prince Henry visiting Canberra with a youth program, a festive ball in the gymnasium with Poyson's Orchestra, and youth activities at the Capitol. Duntroon cricket selects Berglaizon as captain and Barrie as vice captain. The YWCA to close for three Sundays and a lantern lecture by Rev. Edwarde is planned. New subcommittees and speakers join, with dances and gymnasium nights resuming. a mother and daughter banquet is planned.
The Juvenile Convent ball at Albert Hall aims to entertain Dunberrh children with a series of prizes for fancy costumes and a judged program. Judges include Menace Crutchiey Abbott Dr Moya Blackall. Grand Parade begins 8 45 p m with competitors in place by 8 64 p m the program continues into the later portion.
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