Trial in High Court over boot stamp fraud scheme
In Sydney the High Court resumed hearing in the case against Faaters Sheer Pty Ltd charged with fraud linked to Army boot contracts. Key testimony described deliberate interference with boot sale counts by stamping soles and altering examiner figures. Witnesses noted discrepancies in counts, while defense and government officials clashed over stamping methods and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
High
Justice Starke
Faaters Sheer Pty., Ltd
Leslie Prederick Jones
Spector
Tg Amawor
A. Windeyer
ICC
Colndel
Postary Show Pty, Ltd
Jones
Barnes Bombshells in Parliament Attack Government
Mr Barnes delivers a volleysome address in Parliament attacking the Forgan Smith Government. He rails against policy while invoking wartime victory, cites law and public service issues, and taunts political opponents with sharp, combative remarks. The speech frames Labor as facing a critical turn in Queensland politics.
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J. F. Barnes
Andrew
Forgan Smith
Vietors
Vietary
Internationl Financial
Buetles
Paler
Ioci
Bundaberg
Barnes
Jul Brow
Andrew Fiver
Andrew Pistier
Fanourite
Labour
Queens
Wes Dain
Lamm
Queenaland
Guee
Queensland
Gimi
Sheaker
Ea Tanka
Tim
Public Service
Disturbance in Darwin Leads to Military Aid and Arrests
Report on a Darwin disturbance showing soldiers escorting civilians to hospital and police clashing with rioters in the main street. Reinforcements from Larrakeyah barracks helped restore order as officers moved in with wedges and crowds were dispersed. One civilian, Ernest James Bil, jailed for looting cigarettes, was rearrested as police reinforcements arrived. a brigadier-led inquiry was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALEC
Darwin
Sir Areny
Aministims
Anguiry
Larrakeyah
Twicks
Simultuneen
Sieubeie
Pleke
Army Witn Police
Tive
Pickelm
Coure
J. Blake
Penlly
Ernest James Bil
Lil
Dil
Four Deaths in New Casualty Lists
The newly issued casualty list reports four deaths, one wounded, and several prisoners of war. It notes fatal and non fatal outcomes across New South Wales South Australia and Victoria with details of locations and units involved. The report references injuries suffered in combat and lists multiple personnel including a lieutenant and other named individuals.
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South Wales
Wetion
Elon Street
Toowoomba
Reva
Geen
ALF
New South Wales
Kean
Sythe
Anarmen
Peimigoaly
Rene
Vine Sexta
Hire Moan
Horna
GONEY
Moatee
Asreter
Msooms
Eee
Serra Cape
Wunterhinseen Cael Fap
Eikelton
Tneictor
Lad Admits Murder Says Police In Townaville
Townaville police quote a lad admitting killing Watkin Knowl at Dave the Magician. Lambert, 18, was detained near Cape Pallacenda after a chase. He claimed he acted with another man and gave details about Watkin’s watch and jewelry. The hearing adjourned to the next day for further evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townaville
Gray Apt
Harry Lambert
Clie Watkin
Dave
Guart
Posty
Seatiann
Jose Bert
Wattanu
Cape Pallarendo
Agua
Voight
Te Allen
Rmal
Walt King
Cardwell
Eas Wn
Tdmnest
Allan Done Anderson
Lambert
Witt
Alice
Maew
Voighi Sanine
Joe Wet
Alberton
Rey Had & Timber Rccumnents
Watkin
Ion Lambert Tata Auialde
Nell
Pallerea
Rome
Watking
Watkine
Watkinett
Lanbert
Laimies Anderson
Mei Lambert
Gor Uoneale
Hey
Enw Lambert
Hin Ane
Derson
Tad
Tamabert
Pan Arid
Anderson
Maghciente
HNL
Lambore
Militia Troops Praised At Training Maneuvers
Brigadier Craven praised militia troops for their keenness and quick absorption of training during recent maneuvers. He noted excellent coordination with artillery, antitank regiments, engineers, Army Medical Corps, and AUP. Lessons included adapting to dense terrain and maintaining strong counter positions as exercises shifted to new defensive setups.
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Raven
Artilery
AUP
Antictank Regiment
Engineers
Army
Craven
Tesson
Brisbane
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Windeyer
Watson Foster
Str Windeyer
Austin Va
Tan
V.O
Otamu
Walter Austin
Raiminer
Tyme
Norman Castieion Lockhart
Whannel
Tenet Salen
Tinea
Bens Dion
Melbourne
Merhgurne
Bud. Glarty
Cologne
Ra.f
MR. Barnes
Coolangatta
Tweed Heads
Nina
Pete
Hemarbanta
Ermany
Aioe
Alerks
Joe Tell
Lystay
Tioaglie
CPD
Tootal Broadhurst Lee CO. Ltd
Manchester
Ingland
Cretan
Agaeeu Otters Critton
Boots College
Warwick
Lad
Ipswich
Iigen
Ountry Radio
A.I.F
T. C. Beime
Fifth Avenue
Avenue
Yewes
Tate
Carman
Fergison Mulls
Desiana
TAU
Bemberg
Link
McCall
Argsmant
Beau Monde Seavice
Suman
Bradches
Pau
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