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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1934
Page
2
The HMS Sussex sailed into King Neptune's realm amid changing weather and clouds, as Neptune's emblem arrived at 7 pm to announce a ceremonial crossing of the line for all aboard. The crew awaits the ceremony where each initiates will receive a parchment certificate marking their new status as Neptune’s mariners.
In a Sydney case, Dental Investors Ltd seeks £25,000 damages after a raid on its premises. Mr Win deyer KC notes a letter to the Police Commissioner alleging Detective Sergeant Lawrence and Detective Price supplied truthful press reports about the raid and canvassed clients, harming the business. A police reply said no departmental action was called for. The hearing was adjourned.
Rain interfered with the Queanbeyan rifle range shoot on Wednesday afternoon as light deteriorated. The annual aggregate over the 60 yard range was impacted with scores led by G. H. Gregory at 46 and 50, F. Simmons 47 and 50, E. G. Lewis 46 and 47, H. C. Taylor 45 and 46, and E. N. Taylor 41 and 44.
The Coursing Club will close entries on Tuesday for weekly greyhound races with draws Tuesday night to let owners know dog positions earlier. A large entry of 25 dogs is expected for Saturday’s big race with a final next Monday, plus several other strong entries. Dogs must be in stewards by 2 p.m. to avoid missing starts. Nominations for Monday’s Special Meeting close Saturday night and the draw follows.
The Adelaide Budget shows the Premier Mr Buller presenting to Parliament an estimated deficit of £17820 for the current year. The report highlights the financial outlook and the government’s revenue shortfall.
The resumed inquest into the death of Mrs Kathleen Amelia Zals hears medical evidence suggesting poisoning though tests found limited strychnine in her system. Witnesses describe her as excitable and note prior police visits to the flat. the coroner adjourns the inquiry to October 5.
At Bt John s Churchwomen s Guild gathering Mrs P James Reid woman worker for years was farewelled before leaving for Melbourne on Saturday Canon Robertson presented Mrs Jones with a silver necklet and thanked James for her service The afternoon included a musical programme as Miss Murray Mrs Savage and Elsa Renshaw performed The hall bore daffodils and freesias decorations
In Auckland on Thursday Milan Kay and Mise Gatsford reach the final of the Mowanland Championship after semi finals. Mis a May defeated Mrs Robinson two up, while Galaford beat Mrs Alloo eight and two.
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