Dream of Australasia's tropical paradise near Darwin
Esmond, a former Miami real estate agent, plans a grand tropical development in Australia near Darwin. He describes Miami as a model, with mangrove clearance, massive earthworks, palm plantings, and wealth, aiming to create the first great tropical playground in Australia. Holmes notes plans to visit Darwin and review sites as a Christmas arrival approaches.
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Peter Holmes
Sydney
Darwin
Northern Territory
Bill Esmond
Esmond
Miami
Florida
Holmes
Mere
Ean
Norfolk
Australia
Ban on haggis sparks oath of mourning urged
Lord Loyat of Scotland sent a haggis to the St Andrew's Association of Illinois but officials condemned it for violating meat import rules. Robert Black urged Scots worldwide to observe a day of mourning for the haggis while authorities warned of potential disease transmission.
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Scotland
St. Andrew's Assn
Illinois
Chicago
Robert Black
Browned Off in Gary Husband Charged in Wife's Death
Police in Gary Indiana charged Percy Love with killing his wife Lillie claiming her biscuit cooking provoked the attack. The investigation cites his remark that she "didn't brown my biscuits enough" as part of the motive.
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Gary
Indiana
Percy Love
Lillie
Search For Killer Dog In Elsternwick Stray Lineups
Detectives in Elsternwick conduct identification lineups of stray dogs to find the animal blamed for slaughtering over 100 fowls. Police and poultry owners searched parks gardens and paddocks for a dog described as larger than a fox terrier but smaller than an Airedale dark grey and white or black and white. Dogs matching the description are held at the station awaiting lineups before witnesses. Constable Maguire and a local woman observed the raiding of fowl pens and Maguire struck at the animal with a torch as it fled.
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Elsternwick
Raider
F. F Maguire
Constable Maguire
Robbery Under Charms in San Francisco Heist
Two gunmen robbed a department store watchman in San Francisco and, after grabbing 5230 dollars, held a door for four late workers. A sauntering exchange included the line Mor genthau as one thief boasted of money.
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San Francisco
Indignant Woman Sues For Divorce In Waukesha
Audrey Sheffoe of Waukesha Wisconsin sues for divorce after discovering her husband is missing two fingers on each hand. The filing notes a dispute over marital dissolution amid alleged disability.
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Waukesha
Wisconsin
Audrey Sheffoe
Hailstorm Causes Heavy Damage in Charleville
A 17 minute hailstorm blanketed Charleville Queensland with 12 inches of ice covering the road near the Hotel Charleville. Hailstones up to hens egg size caused about 150000 pounds in damage to the town and its structures.
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Charleville
Queensland
Bartender Helps Bail Out Rev Howard B. Pilchard in Toledo
In Toledo a bartender friend posted bail for Rev Howard B. Pilchard a cleric tied to the Anti Saloon League after his arrest for drunken driving.
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Toledo
Howard B. Pilchard
Anti- Saloon League
Darted Off In Reading Man Hospitalized After Dart Game
46 year old Joseph Yeman sustained a torn scalp after jumping in celebration during a dart game in Reading Pennsylvania and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
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Reading
Pennsylvania
Joseph Yeman
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