Conelan Wins Griffith By Election By Narrow Margin
Griffith by election results show ALDERMAN W. P. Conelan Labour winner by 18 votes over P. McCowan United Australia Party. A recount was ordered and will begin the next morning, with police guarding ballot boxes at South Brisbane Technical College.
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United Australia Party
P. McCowan
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Conelan
LAB
McCowan
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South Brisbane Technical College
Stanley and
Dock Streets
Youth detained after Brisbane taxi driver's murder
A youth was held by Bangalow police after the body of Howard Thomas Chambers a 74 year old Brisbane taxi driver was found on Southport Road. The body was located at Slack's Creek and the car abandoned four miles from Mullumbimby. Blood was on the floor and Brisbane detectives questioned the youth was alleged to have been in Sydney recently. The pursuit marked the region's most intensive police chase.
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Bangalow
Lato
N.S.W
Brisbane
Moallumumby
Sydney
Bangslow
Campaign figures clash in Wakefield and Gritty ward race
A by election campaign in Wakefield and the Gritty ward features Alderman Conelar and Labor figures disputing support. Candidates debate Labour movement aims as party organizers tout promises and council leadership. Key names include Mr Guldenstedt and Alderman Conelar with ties to local hospitals and Greensbahd association. The outcome hinges on voters choosing between competing factions and platform promises.
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Auatraln Party
Guldenstedt
Proleaian
Capair Party
Ae Ammatdat
GHIA
Cowell
Morty
wGe
Gargstas
SW Sith Combitites
Voutnelh
Brisbane
Boutinet
Tial Muharie “Association
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Eomne Ttn
Ewsig
Mimatu
Conelar Iy
Jofterul
Eliberal
Bexsang
Hix Simpalattte Inne
Dagenitis
Fifephcot
Queen Mary Night Worries Amid Court Gossip
A chaotic paragraph mentions Queen Mary and restless night amid court figures like the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, with scattered references to Marlborough House and Stony. The garbled OCR hints at a royal disturbance and a public concern about safety and succession.
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Rae
Richard Gratas
Marlborough
Vnt
Noval
Rom
Buckinghart
Ite
Duchess of Kent Sets New Fashion During Derby Scene
London May 7 1 As the Derby final bell rang at Grosvenor House the Duchess wore an elegant hairstyle praised by guests. The Duke and Duchess remained very much in the spotlight amid the bustling social event with high fashion and smart outfits drawing attention from attendees.
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Camrmesnimse
London
Derby Fin
Grosvenor House
Ron Oxenham Undergoes Operation
Mr RK Oxenham a well known cricketer underwent an operation at the Mater Hospital yesterday. The procedure was performed by Dr J Wines with his medical adviser approving earlier motor accident details. The report notes Oxenham’s last fight and prior coddlling events.
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J Wines
Jon
Oxenham
Harnetory
Tragedy at Somerset Mine Amid Fatal Accident
A worker named Mulrone y died during a night shift in a Somerset river-bed gold mine. His brother Marin Mulrone y was nearby when the incident occurred as a wall telephone piece fell and he died. Sixty men on shift were sent home after the tragedy and a widow and children were left.
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Martin Montronry
Mulroney
Britain’s Finest Premier and the 20th Century Aid
A garbled note from the London section mentions William, Sir Lindsay, and Chamberlain in praising a premier. It references a government loan of 20,000 pounds and a total of 15 million dollars in the past decade, framed as strong support for Britain's leadership.
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Coureer-Mail
Neqndon
William
Lindsay Parkibaon
L'ahaa
Mr Chamberlain
Britain
Maulaay
Phate
Delay at Mackay Port Opening Review
The Mackay harbour opening is delayed due to insufficient basin depth, risking postponement by about two months from the planned July ceremony. Engineering and harbour board officials debate depth readings, dredging progress, and tie in with Adelaide Steamship Company equipment while negotiations continue.
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Hurvoute
Dunedin
Smithould
Arava
Bechise
Depti
Adelaide
Bieammahip Company
Goods Train Derailed At Townsville
Townsville authorities report a Kooda goods train derailed this morning near South Townsville at the fork ling cabin, blocking traffic at the intersection. No serious injuries were recorded, and crews worked to clear the site as rain fell and conditions remained hazardous.
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Soli
South Towneville
Tormont
Blue Peter Wins Derby Run in London May Day
Blue Peter, long the Derby favorite, was edged out in a dramatic finish at Epsom. Lord Roseberry and Blue Helen were noted in the coverage, while Pha Cub and other contenders failed to threaten the winner in the final gallop.
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Lord Roseberys
Blue Helen
Pha Cub
Olin
Hid
Blue Peter
Perrier To Write For The Courier Mail This Saturday
Perrier, Australia’s leading writer, will contribute a forthcoming piece to The Courier Mail. The article, authored by Perrier, promises authoritative commentary on prospects for the championships and will appear in Saturday’s edition.
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Courier-Mail
Australia
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Queensland
Ape
Amnatens
Ebyany
Couries- Mail
Perrier
Sabirda
Mysterious Cab Murder Near Yam Bridge
A cab driver Chambers was shot in the back seat and his killer moved to the driving seat after the front passenger died. Police believe the motive may have been robbery. the body was found after three young men towing horses near Guxtiono Toowoomba reported the event to Slacks ok a hundred yards away. Authorities note two shots were fired, with blood and a spent cartridge found in the cab as investigators trace the crime toward Brivoune.
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Guxtiono Toowoomba
Slacksok
Reenleigh
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Draynat Disner
Seston
Nik Adenine
Nona
Phete
Jin
Ne’ Lin
Ward
Conitrol
Brivoune
New South Wale
Anstouy
Japanese Blockade at Kulangsu Raises Tense Standoff
Reported on Kulangsu and Amoy area tensions as Japanese authorities issue ultimatums and impose coastal blockades. Descriptions note a British destroyer escort and a Ranpura passenger ship halted near Meng Kong, with an admiral en route to assume command of a squadron amid Sino-Japanese friction and international pressure.
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Ranpara
Meng Kong Nedby
Duchess
Murray
Hong Kong
Tobe Fepore
Blanket entente talks advance Britain France and Russia
London reports from Geneva indicate optimism for a early Anglo Russian French entente of blanket nature. Cabinet meetings proceed as ministers weigh terms amid speculation on Poland Romania and sanctions. Warsaw and Warsaw allied observers discuss proposals and potential funding for displaced families while Britain and France seek a non hostil stance toward Germany.
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