Mole Creek Murder Trial Echoes in Court
Twenty two year old George Walter Martin heard in the Meeston Criminal Court last week the sentence of hanging for the murder of Clarence Athol Carter, husband of Mrs Carter. Martin claimed self defense as Carter attacked him in a paddock, a struggle followed, and Carter died after being shot. motive tied to Carter’s alleged threats and a failed affair involving Mrs Carter. Jury returned verdict after a lengthy deliberation as onlookers packed the Launceston court.
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Meeston Criminal Court
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Mery
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Save for Victory rallying Australia to save for war
Australia must save rather than spend as war rages across fronts from Arctic to Indian Ocean. The National Savings Campaign aims to raise £40,000,000 through War Savings Certificates and National Savings Bonds to support war production and sustain the nation.
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Australia
National” Savings
Arctic
Indian Ocean
Miritain
Japan
Seven Seas
Commonwealth
Wintory
Evans
Linglish Cricketer Fined for Petrol Theft Near Warrington
A Linglish cricketer and former Lancashire and England wicketkeeper, linked to the Waltur Arms Hotel near Warrington, was fined £100 after being found guilty of stealing petrol. The court heard he took 14 two gallon petrol tins and an additional gasoline amount, with the judge noting the act as a bold offence.
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Waltur Arms
Warrington
Lancashire
Fred
Duckworth
Meewes
Tom
Luftwaffe Short of Fighters Hinders Western Front Sky Control
Reports state German fighter shortages threaten Luftwaffe operations over France as the Reichselministry explains why limited fighter sweeps continue. Officials claim Germany must keep half its fighters home, forcing a costly strategic balance that strains aircraft, crew, and morale while Russia’s fate looms.
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RAE
France
Luftwaffe
RAL
Germany
Russia
Luftwathers
Persommel Uel
Car Stuck In Freezing Night Baffles Missouri Man
A Missouri man, Lewis White, faced a frozen engine and a failed tow after paying a garage for assistance. Harsh winds, a blown fuse, and a blocked drain hampered the effort, but neighbors helped free the car despite police later charging White in a related incident.
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Katsa
Missouri
Es.a
Trisdad
Flue
Australian Red Cross May appeal for prisoners aid
The Australian Red Cross reports weekly food parcels and clothing supplies for prisoners overseas. The May appeal funds a National Lanergetics Hood Transitsion Service. Readers are urged to visit Padbury Buildings and St. Gieuipese terrace to donate.
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Isanes Ar
Lanergetics Hood
Padbury
Ferried Planes Dodge Attackers In WWII Ferry Service
An Australian pilot serving with the ferry operation describes safe crossings of thousands of planes from the United States to Australia. He recalls wartime routes, occasional island layovers, and a long flight to Australia after repairs. The job is demanding yet essential in the war effort.
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RAB
Australia
France
Chie
Dover
False Certificates of Unfitness Trial in Melbourne Court
Dr Loyal Alan Downes of Northcote Melbourne is committed for trial under the Commonwealth Crimes Act for certifying a medically unfit person. Walter Nels a Collingwood hotel barman and Leslie Day a Collingwood driver faced charges of being knowingly involved in the alleged offence. The story recounts detectives Bullock and Cat tack simulating exemption discussions with the barman and Dr Downes before the medical exam, with Downes later denying and then admitting money for exemptions. Police testimony details the sequence of events and alleged payments connected to issuing the certificate.
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Northcote
Melbourne
Eagan
Walter Nels
Collingwood Hotel
Leslie Day
Collingwood
Downes
Bullock
Cattack
Dawites
Ballock Tollirtwixe
Burdess
July
Ther
Way Valley
Marriages Rise Sharply After War Years
A government statistician notes a substantial increase in marriages since the war, with 244,570 marriages recorded by 1928 and a 19 percent rise from earlier rates. The metropolitan area shows the strongest uptick, with 23,471 marriages in 1939 across four months, while gender and age figures indicate shifting patterns in the union rate.
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Shah
Sepwikrer
Toul Fors
Walz Ras
Metropolitast
Almitaty
Fragmented text note from unclear source
The readable fragments reference a ty or eating topic with possible names and places obscured by garbled OCR. No coherent event or outcome is discernible, making structured summary and factual nouns difficult to extract from the damaged material.
Girl killer Edith Maxwell released from prison at Richmond
Edith Maxwell, now 27, was freed after a multi year term for murdering her coal miner father. A first trial found her guilty of murder, while prison officials credited her as a model inmate and arranged civilian employment before her release from Richmond.
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Edith
James Price
Prisom
Horim
B.up
Schoolmaster’s Dramatic Escape and Daughter’s Narrow Rescue
A schoolmaster escapes danger during a confrontation with a suitor bent on seizing his daughter. She hides in an outhouse as he is shot and collapses, later dying or dying-like event is implied. The narrative deepens into a troubled romance and family feud spanning Adelaide and Melbourne with a dramatic nocturnal intrusion. The piece blends domestic tragedy with sensationalized romance and disaster.
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Duarte
Winnie
Aid
Shiela Fosses
Wallace
Shiela
Jim
Grow More Food Campaign Gains Ground in Britain
A prewar Farmers Weekly article cites a modern English farmer, Tun Parker of Fareham, Hampshire, arguing old labour‑heavy methods fail. Parker says fertility relied on manure and soil, tractors now cut costs, spending about £900 yearly on artificial fertilizer for 900 acres, with showings of £80 output per acre. The piece notes a 28 inch rainfall and the shift to new farming tactics amid wartime shortages.
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Great Britain
Tun Parker
Fareham
Hants
Cruel argument over cat ends with confusion
In a heated scene two children quarrel over a pet cat. One caregiver declares the cat should be picked up, while the other scolds, accusing the other of cruelty. The cat wails as a child cries, and the moment ends with a sharp rebuke.
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Cie
Non Stop Shearing In Wartime
Wartime shearing outlined with plans to speed up fleece removal across early sheds. Experts discuss nonstop methods to avoid delays caused by rain and weather, noting labor, cost, and safety considerations amid wartime shortages. Records mention ranges, dates, and counties as part of the broader industry update.
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America
Oasadyina
JC. Findlay
Advertiser Will Apvertale Hiehem Note Paper Ub Sau Enquiere
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate an advertiser named Will Apvertale proposing a notice about an inquiry or sale in a local newspaper. Details are incomplete but suggest a public notice context and potentialtime references.
P.P.A. Annual Conference Planned At Pertly
The Primary Producers Association conference will be held in Pertly likely around June 14. Delegates will be advised of the exact place and date when arrangements are finalized. The Executive prioritizes urgent agricultural questions linked to the national war effort and will limit accommodation and transport concerns.
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Primary Producers’ Association
Uiranches
Tansport
Ind Ie
Agriculure
Tired and Unwell Mother Narrates Struggles With Fatigue
Fragmented OCR notes describe a fatigued and anaemic mother, attempts at care, and mentions of family health issues. The text references Donal Suwon and Randavtee, with scattered phrases about emaciation, meals, and emotional strain. The passage reads like truncated diary style notes rather than a coherent report.
Preparations For Shearing
Preparations for shearing are under way amid signs of potential shortages. Mr McGarry directs efforts to train farmers and workers in handling, skirting, and rolling of fleece. Enrollment figures are being arranged through the Department of Agriculture to ensure adequate labor.
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McGarry
Department of Agricaince
Bevan
There is time for fan when victory's near
A brief, fragmented line notes focus on fans and effort. It hints at sports or civic effort with urgency but lacks clear subjects, dates, or concrete events. The readable portion suggests enthusiasm amid striving, but details are insufficient for a precise item.
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