Ayr Races Show Poor Attendance and Mixed Results
The Ayr races attracted a small crowd with gate receipts of £23 and £32 passed through the tote. Reports note mixed betting and propose a potential Huck Club or Inter-centre fence to boost turnout. Demos progeny noted, and a Bowen Turf Club hospital event is flagged as unregistered. The Delta Advocate notes a boxing match in which Bob Brown-Parker defeated Olive in the third round.
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Recreation Reserve Meeting Called For Sunday Arrangements
Soccer players Napier Kelsey Worley Reincky Norris Gilhing Martin Ward Mawhirt Kent Warter Lang fonds Parker Callaghan are requested to meet at the Recreation Reserve today to organize plans for a forthcoming event on Sunday.
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Brisbane appoints Chief Justice and Judiciary heads
Mr Justice Blair is appointed Chief Justice and Mr W Webb Solicitor General will be appointed to the Judiciary and made President of the Arbitration Court. The Premier announced the cabinet decision to separate the positions at the close of the cabinet meeting.
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44 Hours Week Excludes Dairying Industry
Brisbane Friday reports the Minister for Works said the 44 hour statutory week starting July 1 will not automatically apply to all industries. It will cover only industries governed by awards, with dairying identified as an exception in the statement.
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Police Conference Calls for Tougher Punishments
In Sydney on Friday the Police Conference condemned light penalties for vicious policeman attacks. Delegates urged magistrates and judges to share responsibility and prevent a repetition of such cowardly assaults.
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Trouble at Walsh Island Dock Yards Triggers Mass Meeting
At Walsh Island Dock yards a mass meeting declared the island black as unrest escalates. Unions are urged to cease work, leaving about a thousand idle. Management refuses pay above the award, opposing a faction of workers demanding higher rates.
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Island
Sudden Death of Golden Casket 1st Prize Winner
Sydney reports Charles Gilbert of Tata a the Land's Department died suddenly of heart failure yesterday. He had won the 1st prize in the Golden Casket just days earlier, highlighting a shocking turn of events for the award.
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Sydney
Charles Gilbert
Tata
the Land’s Department
Thankful Burglar Bravado Leads to Undoing in Sydney
A burglar known for signing ballots and thanking residents for what he took was arrested after his boastful behavior left clues. Police traced him through the notes, ending his run of bravado.
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Sydney
Priary
Opium Trading Case Brings Chinese Tip to Police
Sydney police arrested a young man yesterday over opium trafficking. A Chinese informant triggered the arrest after recognizing the buyer in a Chinese cafe. The case recalls a prior arrest where a payment with a dishonoured cheque led to discovery of opium activity.
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Sydney
The Bent Murder Vernon Committed For Sentence
Melbourne reports Friday that Howard Vernon was committed for sentence after his trial known as the Bent Murder case. The court found him guilty following a contentious proceeding with jurors and witnesses detailing the alleged crime. Attorneys for Vernon indicated plans for appeal.
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Vernon
Melbourne
Howard Vernon
Man Charged With Murder on Lilydale Rail Line
Verdict returned for manslaughter in the Lilydale railroad youth shooting case. Accused remanded for sentence. Dramatic testimony from Vernon denied improper relations with his 15 year old ward Vera Chandler and claimed the shooting was a frightenment and the girl.
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Lilydale
Vernon
Vera Chandler
Victoria Becoming Known As Criminal State Crowded By Judges
Melbourne Friday Chief Nicholson said Victoria was becoming known as the criminal state of Australia. He blamed lax laws not police, noting arrests were undone by bail by a Justice of the Peace. He warned of serious consequences unless laws were tightened promptly.
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Nicholson
Victoria
Australia
Alpine avalanche on honeymoon trip near brink of precipice
London cablegram reports George Hamilton and his Brisbane wife escaped death after an avalanche struck their party at ten thousand feet in the Alps. The snow swept them 300 yards toward a precipice before the slide halted, leaving the couple shaken but unharmed.
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George Hamilton
Brisbane
Alps
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