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Newspaper

Bundaberg Mail

Location

Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 16, 1924

Page

3

Shooting at Pialba Warybourouh Incident Report

A chaotic shooting incident near Mary borough involves Monika and Johnny Bunda, known as Mad Jeck, firing at a house with Mrs Dow and her two sons present. A visitor Mix was shot at and fled, while Ned and two others fired through a bedroom window, causing glass splinters. police were alerted as the assailants fled into nearby quarters. One suspect is described as mentally deficient, with a large ammunition cache found at his camp.

Borouch Frinny Maryborough Pialha Monika Johnny Bunda Jeck Hoebolt Dow Gergaunt Heaney Bunda Hla

British possessions pledge not to be torn from Jamien

In London on a Friday session Ponsonby answered a parliamentary question. He stated the government had no intention to yield Jamien or other British possessions to a Jordan power. He added predecessors had been informed of a likely agreement that could involve a small territorial concession.

London Ponsonby Jamien Leon

Germany’s Dictator Proposes General Conscription

Berlin dispatch reports You Kahr Bavaria’s dictator plans a nationwide call up. Ages 20 to 80 may be drafted for one year. Women aged 18 to 45 could be conscripted for civil service. The move aims to curb unrest and bolster public order amid crises.

London Daily Chronicle Berlin Kahr Bavaria

Regime Crisis in Greece Sparks Calls for Overthrow

Reports from Athens indicate a political crisis as former minister Sokellarophilos faces charges for hiring 340 peasants to vote with forged papers in recent elections. Another official accused of distributing voting papers to refugees at multiple villages provoked a public uproar and Republican threats of immediate action to topple the dynasty.

Tooton Rufay Sokellarophilos Minieter Tite Venizelos

Wonders of Science Lecture Sparks Morbid Patient Tale

In the Daily Apress narrative Professor Eieolberg lectures on two patients with injuries deemed fatal, detailing a dramatic scene where a patient is repeatedly stabbed yet later resumes work. The tale centers on medical ethics and improbable recovery, amid a formal society meeting.

London Venus Saya Eieolberg

The Yellow Book Controversy and Publication Notes

A London observer notes a forthcoming issue of The Yellow Book amid a public debate. The piece discusses parliamentary links and the book’s potential as a cultural landmark, with mentions of policy stance and anticipated editorial directions.

Revised Prayer Book page from London church leaders

A fragment from a London church report describes revised prayers for the dead to be included in a new edition of the prayer book. The notes indicate clergy debates on liturgical language and postwar religious practices, reflecting church governance discussions.

London

Mob Rule in Germany Se Lars Pirmanern Town Hall Massacre

Territorial unrest erupts in the Palatinate as separatists bunker in Pirmanern Town Hall. Mob attacks defended by police and fire brigades, resulting in numerous deaths and many wounded amid arson and brutal street violence. German authorities move in with troops, the carnage spreading to nearby towns as reports detail mutilated bodies and relentless mob justice.

Lonthon Pirmanern Palatinate Times of Munich Herr Schwab Womlan T Henhrown Fairmnes Ron Chedeena Zwellebocken Russeralautern the Times Pirtasens Belog Mall Hose Emia Rhineland Pirmesens Kaleeraiauten Morning Post Paris Theo

Sydney Friday Horror Shocks Orange Death Murder Details

In Sydney on a Friday Thomas Newton alleged to police that Joseph Quinlan of Orange was murdered in his bed. Quinlan’s throat was cut and his body battered with a weapon, the crime scene showing deliberate violence as the killer left a bloodstained bed and floor while neighbors and doctors attended.

Sydney Thomas Newton Bove Josph Quinlan Orange Creek Leelie Joseph Quinlan Grange Renire Hin Wita Wiz Fim Quining Cayl Bie Cather Jou Cote Quigian Nelgabourn Dr. Hodgkinson Acave Hila Polien Ta Quinian Raisul Hie Kocen Ouver Olan Hind

Bananas Hit by Disease Near Brisbane

Reports from Brisbane describe a banana disease spreading from Brookfield near Orlibane with authorities declaring a proclamation to quarantine affected districts. Movement of bananas and plants is halted as authorities plan measures to stem the outbreak and prevent further spread north of the Brisbane River.

Brishane Binania

Railways Upper Burnett opening plans and dates

The Burnett railway system will extend from Mundubbera to a 7 mile beyond area in March and start a route to Monto. In April a line toward Rannoa will open, with a 28 mile stretch toward Monto. A service to Mount Morgan is projected later, with construction updates and scheduling.

Burnett Iba Mane Fidevold Mundubbera Rannoa Monto Fwarta Monto Moe

Shipment of ratoon cotton to Japan faces price doubt

A fragment notes five bales of ordinary ratoon cotton sent to Japan by September. A later sale at Kiche on November 6 is cited with unclear price. Mr. Gillley comments on price trends, saying the content and marketing waned and not satisfactory, not equal to quoted prices. The text remains fragmentary and incomplete.

Bribbane Japan Kiche Gillley Yald Lukes

Buried in New Farm shaft accident claims laborer life

In Brisbane Frid Jatoee Crockett a 40 year old labourer fell into a coverage shaft at New Farm while working in a four drive tonne process. Co-workers rushed to free him but efforts failed and he was pronounced dead.

Brisbane Jatoee Crockett New Farm

Interrupted Journey Delays Fremantle to Brisbane Flight

Brisbane man J Burton was halted by severe weather while en route from Fremantle to Brisbane. He reached Warwick early morning but heavy rains forced a postponement, with plans to continue by train to Brisbane.

Brisbane Burton Fremantle Qimensland Warwick

Fatal Delay Death Of A Child In Storm

During a severe storm a motor car carrying Mr and Mrs Wood from Palm Tree to Toowoomba was delayed about a mile on the Hampton side of Toowoomba by a fallen obstacle. Lightning and strong winds persisted as the party decided to return to Hampton.

Ueham Mra. Wood Toowoombe Hampton Toowoomba

Batson captured after chase in Victoria farm yard

Australian police cornered and captured the wanted man Batson on the Victorian side of the Murray after he fled to a Drummond farm. Two youths confronted him milking cows and restrained him while witnesses called authorities. Batson wore khaki riding trousers, a dark coat, and was barefoot during capture.

Melbourne Baton Way Drummond The Murray Bydney Bateoh Dathom Hore Holereon Batson Armen Bill Balson

Queensland Unemployed Insurance Act Amendments

Friday council order extends the Unemployed Work Trangulaten Act to deny maintenance for dependents of workers while residing outside Queensland. Provisions authorize agents in various counties to distribute maintenance allowances under the Act regulations.

Bribhane Ben Beret Queensland Adprowl Alan Elva

Murder Case in Whitford Trial Reflected in Fractured Report

Friday motion filed for bail on behalf of J Laydon who was committed for the murder of Al V Whitford. Bail denied by the court after a brief hearing, one line note cites a chinj judge ruling.

Trilbane J. Laydon Tris AL V. Whitford Waalear

Sydney Robbery Sentenced in Three Years Penal Servitude

Sydney Friday court records a 24 year old Antonine Bette pleading guilty to stealing £40 worth of jewellery from Tree Hin Bimnoyer and Mrs Afitalielia Avungo of Rose Bay. The judge imposed three years penal servitude for the offence.

Sydney the Darling Hurat Nessiogn Antonine Bette Guilir Jaweltery

Killing a Sweetheart The Irishes Charged in Charlton Murder

Charles Sydney Johnson faced murder charges over a December fatal attack in a Charlton house on Kathleen Price. Evidence suggests a brute assault with a saw and knife, with claims of cocaine use and an alleged motive tied to personal relationships.

Melbourne Sydney Johnson Kathleen Price Charlton Mia Ormond Johnson Reed

Egypt Claims Tomb Treasures Belong to Government

Daily Express Luxor correspondent reports the government is contesting the legal ownership of oil wealth linked to Tutankhamun remains. Carter argues Egyptian law grants half the treasures to him due to prior tomb robbing. Officials say the tomb was not previously violated and the artifacts remain government property.

London Exprema Luxor Carter Tutankhameng Daily Express Cairo Adam

Aviator Travers Killed in Croydon Monoplane Crash

Colonel Travers, former head of the Technical Information Branch, died at Croydon aerodrome in the crash of an experimental thick-wing monoplane. He served with naval military air services and recently joined the aviation wing under the Italian government.

London Travers Arlainy Toet Briliant Air Ministry Croydon Naval Theunniuc Hilian

Shark Sensation at Brogte Beach Ends in Tragedy

Lana Derrett, the victim of a shark attack at Brogte Beach on Thursday, survived after being dragged to shore by Sydney Faday and others. Derrett lost her left leg below the knee and her right leg at the ankle, while bystanders and Constable Rawhbrooke aided her until medical help arrived.

Sydney Lana Derrett Brogte Thurad Syber Bennett Atm Brown Miss Derrett Min Derrete Rawhbrooke Ani Misa Derrett Mioa Derrett

Police raid arrests four in Forbes Street opium case

In Forbes Street a late night police raid led to the arrest of four Chinese men on charges of smoking opium and gambling. Police entered the premises dramatically as occupants offered little resistance and the raid was described as well planned.

Sydney Forbes St

Woman Burnt to Death Near Stanthorpe

Mrs Day wiles of Midast Day, about twenty miles from Stanthorpe, died last night from burns after her clothing ignited while she cleaned clothes with benzene and a hot iron. She ran to her husband in the orchard three hundred yards away, collapsed, and died soon after. She leaves two young children.

Stanthorpe Wyberhe Buretto Thadi

Stock Exchange Trans actions Mixed With Odd Notes

The report lists varied stock exchanges and bond prices with mixed figures for Commonwealth Bonds, Queensland Bonds, and City Electric Light, alongside stray lines about brokers, share prices, and an oddly appended gift line mentioning Lambert's Invalid Port. The fragmentary text includes obscure figures and unclear entries, ending with a personal note about a gift.

Attempt to Murder Melbourne Man Charged in Court

Henry Jonepha, 37, charged at the Police Court with feloniously wounding Alfred Trenholme with intent to murder in the early hours of Wednesday. Evidence says Trenholme and his wife slept when an assailant entered the room and left with bleeding injuries. Jonepha was arrested after a disturbance, allegedly remarking to a constable that he would wait.

Melbourne Henry Jonepha Alfred Trenholme Polles Trenholme Josephe Ball

Cane Pest Board Proposed Under New Act

Regulations under the Gugar Experiment Bimilons Act authorize combining boards to manage cane pest matters in districts with cane pest infestations. The aim is to form a Cane Pest Board for each area and the Ministry may, on a date set by law, ballot the entire eligible electorate in the region.

Brisbane

Mehl Arden versus Thaton boxing match result

Townsville report from Friday night notes a splendid bout in a tenable weight division. Arden and Thaton fought a close contest with the 20 pounds contested and the division ending in a draw.

Townsville Mehl Arden Thaton Devision

Weather cancels cricket fixtures between Bundsberg and Air Gin

On leg 29 the unwarranted weather conditions led Secretary J Mtr. 5 Smith to decide that it would be advisable to cancel the cricket fixtures between Bundsberg and Air Gin scheduled for tomorrow.

Nat jMtr Smith Bundsberg Air Gin

Perth City Court hears shoplifting case in chaotic scene

A woman admitted stealing £18 worth of goods in a home-turned courtroom scene at The City Court Rose Wot Tivol 16. Albert Wohl pleaded guilty to the same charge. The judge sentenced him to one month in prison. The bedside audience included a baby and three-year-old, with a concerned bystander remarking on the attempts to steal.

Perth Albert Wohl Nike

St George Society Plans for Easter Celebration

The St George Society held a meeting Tuesday evening with members listed including Cry, Heer, Promdent, in attendance. Reports from the Queeneland Branches and joint committee representatives were read. preparations for the Brecree's celebrations were discussed and the next meeting set for January.

Cheng Ity Mr. Lake Chile Woodsard B. P. Walker Kery C. Warrell J. H. Morter PF. Aoral- Bites TA Maytiued HL “Barlow Ty Bretton J. Aeotton J. Bussey Lane Ad Meiogre Sobers ‘Ware Otis Allway Department St. George's Biuchete Cophe Shelety Kratond Queeneland Dronches Hundahere Rennen Crridootwara Maynerd Cra Miynard

Flags and symbols of the Commonwealth debated

Acting Premier W N Gitlew and Acting Prime Minister Earle Page discuss the costume and protocol for the flag display at sea and on land. The piece contrasts the Commonwealth flag with the British flag and the Union Jack, outlining usage rules for government buildings and ships.

W. WN. Gitlew Lefermanion Earle Page

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