Willaberta Jack accused in outback murder case
The coroner found Willaberta Jack killed Henry Henty near Alice Springs amid Aboriginal use of firearms. Constable Murray arrested Jack at West Bonny Well after a lengthy search aided by Johnson and others. George Masters faced charges for harboring the killer due to lax firearm security.
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Ehte
Jack
Barrow Creek
Tiorses
Murray
Alice Springs
Johnson
Willaberta Jack
West Bonny
Man Survives Plunge as Car Overturned at Rail Crossing
Mr. A Plumridge escaped a fatal trap after his car overturned at Boomers railway crossing on a sharp curve. He was trapped under the vehicle for about ninety minutes while a freight train slowly approached. The engine crew freed him with a lifting jack. he suffered only bruises and shock, the car being a total wreck.
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A. Plumridge
Sreneetns
Plumridge
Jack Plumridge
Europeans Leaving Australia Over Unemployment Wave
The report notes heavy emigration of Southern Europeans including Italians and Greeks from Australia due to bad industrial conditions and low unemployment. It cites vessels sailing from Melbourne and Victoria, with Italians seeking tickets via Malta to Italy and Greeks returning home in large numbers.
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Orient
Aberdeen
Commonwealth Line
Jervis Bay
Malta
Rural workers in NSW to be exempt from state awards
The Acting Premier Mr Butten shaw explained a proposed bill for introduction next session to abolish state rural industry awards in New South Wales and leave employers and workers to negotiate. The move aims to reduce unemployment in the country while maintaining Family Endowment and avoiding award wages. The Graziers Association and Col Munro welcomed the shift, though some graziers fear chaos if arbitration is removed.
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Me. Boyes
Mr. Buttenshaw
New South ‘Wales
Queensland
Labor
Col. Munro
N. S.W
theCountry Party
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Graziers’ Association of
N.S.W
Graziers’ Council of Australia
F. H. Tout
Graziers’ Association
Bisurated Magnesia Provides Quick Indigestion Relief
Advertised remedy Bisurated Magnesia claims instant relief from stomach acid discomfort. The wrapper highlights pain relief and suggests taking a small amount at onset for immediate soothing effects.
Million Sovereigns Carried Secre tly to Largs Bay
Melbourne authorities reveal a million sovereigns were loaded onto the Aberdeen and Commonwealth liner Largs Bay from Prince's Pier with only the master and purser aware. The gold consignment, sent by the Commonwealth Bank to London, was shipped in 200 boxes and delivered safely to the Bank of England.
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Prince’s Pier
Melbourne
Largs Bay
London
Bank of England
Jeryman
England
Commonwealth Bank
Australia
Britain
Harbor Trust
South Melbourne
Port Melbourne
Prince's Pier
Melbourne Herald
Bargain Hunting Week Offers Attract Bargain Wear
A scanned ad lists numerous discount items across a Bargain Hunting Week sale including Jersey frocks and jumper suits, silk stockings, cardigans, Khaki shirts, linen goods, and leather coats. Prices range from a few shillings to several pounds, with weekly sale dates noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DESCO
Corrugations Debate On Dirt Road Conditions
Letters from readers discuss the cause of road corrugations. Henry F. Shute argues balloon tyres create the effect while noting ribbed dirt tracks and insufficient rain. He counters Dr Pockley H Bridge Ayrites and cites grader action as ineffective on hard surfaces.
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NRA
Arnold Weber
Pockley
H. H
Ayrites
Henry F. Shute
South Bathurst
Coal Discovery Near Goulburn Sparks Mining Interest
Free burning coal found within easy reach of Goulburn as tests begin for gas making. A newly acquired property revealed an old shaft leading to a coal seam. The shaft, closed over 30 years ago after a bush fire, has been forgotten. the land changed hands several times. The new owner contacted the previous landholder and a partnership is planned to develop the mine.
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Goulburn
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Sc. Mages
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and Globe Insurance Company, Ltd
Australasia
Prrr
Sypyer
W. C. Watt
H. E. Kater
M.L.C
G. Mair
Eric H. Mackay
C. Danvers
P. J. Jonas Bombala
James Badgery
The
Community General Assurance Co., Ltd
W. H. Wheatley
Goulburn and
Crookwell
Bombala Butchery
Garth Dunsmore
Haws
T C. Stewart
Bombala and
District
the People’s Store
People's Benefit
Ndurance
D. Kennedy
Ford
F.D
C. Williams
Bombala
Phone 106
Whitehead
Mike
Box
G.P.O
Sydney
Knoll & Whitehead
Opticians
Pitt Street
Bila
Syd
Earswood Poultry Spice
N. Condoleon Bombala Cafe
Government Savings Bank of
Rural Bank Department
Martin Place
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