Travesty of marriage case lessons in disguise
The trial centers on a woman known as Barker who lived as a man with Miss Haward, producing a false marriage statement. Curtis Bennett defends Barker while Recorder Burnley weighs evidence about gender identity, wartime wounds, and public punishment in a highly unusual case.
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Curtis Bennett
Marri- Reet
Percival Clark
Barker
Miss Haward
Ah. Clarke
the Recorder
Mr. Bennett
Brighton
Recorder
Howard
Miss Award
Haward
Defendant
Bennett
Barker Sentenced to Nine Months in Second Division
London reports on a defendant nicknamed Barker receiving a nine month sentence in the second division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Barker
Shipping inquiry into Vestris loss opens in London
London April 23 The Board of Trade opens its inquiry into the loss of the Vestris. The session is described as the largest shipping inquiry since the Titanic disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vestris
London
Board of Trade
Misa Hooper Heads for China Voyage From Cairns Stop
Misa Hooper and her sister, passengers bound for China, traveled with the Taiping which called at Cairns on Wednesday. Their journey continues as they commence a round-the-world trip, leaving behind the Cains Girls School and the Kelwards shy Hotel during a 40 6 nit att extended holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Hooper
Cains Girls School
China
Cairns
Kelwardsshy Hotel
Bogus Detectives Accuse Man in Sydney Incident
A Sydney resident reported to Inspector Mackay that three men posing as detectives abducted Jim, searched his home, and extorted money. They allegedly bullied him into giving up cash and signing a document, leaving him in fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thetan
Mackay
Lavender Bay
Jim
Frnd
Ian Lo.u
Communist insult sparks protest outside Melbourne service
In Melbourne on April 25 a soldier’s appeal prevented an ugly scene as communist groups held a meeting in the gardens while a memorial service for the deceased serviceman proceeded inside. A migrant digger protested against an offensive remark drawing attention from security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Munist
Eas
Enikosts
Cost of living index lifts across Australian cities
Melbourne reports a rise in the cost of living index for the first quarter, with increases in Brisbane Adelaide Perth Hobart and Hobart. The Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics lists Melbourne at about £4 13s, Perth at £4 7d, Brisbane £4 3s, Adelaide £14 12d, Hobart £4 13s 6d, reflecting regional changes from the previous quarter.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics
Viney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
Hobart
Agitation in Apia as Mani Pomare steamer faces unloading delay
A Papuan report from Wellington Apr 24 notes a Maori secret society warned against unloading the steamer Mani Pomare at Apia causing tense scenes. Armed military police patrolled the wharf but only war cries echoed. many Mau members crowded the wharf amid rumors of the vessel’s arrival. The note links to 1918 NZ occupation of Western Samoa during a deadly influenza outbreak.
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Wellington
Doz
Apia
Western Po
Mao
Auckland
Mawi Pomare
New Zealand
Western
Sofia
Dentist L.A. Miller and Associates in Toronto ad
An era informal directory snippet lists L A Miller dentist Shields Street alongside associates Kenneth J Ward Ch G Dental and Northwestern University colleagues with affiliations in Chicago Philadelphia Canada and Toronto. The fragment shows firm names Abbott St Cairns O Brien LDQ and Centargeon AMP Buildings with scattered street and building notes.
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Kenneth J. Ward
Ch.g
Dental
Cloutier and
Goldfinch
A.C.B
ST. Cairns
O'Brien
LDQ
Northwestern
Uni
Chicago
U.S.A
Pene
Philadelphia
USA
Toronto
Gallipoli Film at Tropical Theatre Tonight
The Tropical Theatre presents Gallipoli by special arrangement direct from southern capitals with Anzac themes and authentic scenes of mobilisation. Also on program The Waggon Show and Douglas Fairbanks films The Cane Choker and The Gaucho.
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Tropical Theatre
Gallipli
Anzar Night
Soldiers’ Monument
Australia
Salisbury
Gallipolis
Wallaies
Siavy River
Anzac
Australia-New Zealand Army Corps
Maynard
The Cheer Leader at Palace Theatre Tonight
The Palace Theatre program Tonight features The Cheer Leader a college story about a college hero maneuvering a student into a cheerleader role through plotting. Gertrude Olmstead Ralph Graves and Shirley Talner are highlighted for their roles. The program includes North West Mounted Police tale Code 3 and the comedy Dates Er Two with Gazettes and Travel.
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Palace Theatre
Gertrude Olmstead
Ralph Graves
Shirley Talener
North West Mounted Police
Thes Mounted
Jack
Faust at Palace Theatre draws crowds. Just Another Married stars tomorrow
The May 9 10 program lists Faust with Emil Jannings as Mephisto and Camilla Horn as Marguerite at the Palace Theatre. Early booking suggests large crowds. Also shown tomorrow night is Just Another Married starring Ruth Taylor James Hall with Lita Lee William Austin and Ivy Harris featured.
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Faust
Palace Theatre
Emil Jannings
Mephisto
Camilla Horn
Marguerite
Theatre Daily
Nichols
Jay
Paramount
the Palace
Ruth Taylor
James Hall
Lita Lee
William Austin
Ivy Harris
Gaiety Theatre Amusements Preview and Skating Night
Gaiety Theatre announces Friday skating with moonlight sessions and educational films plus a grand hockey on skates. Last night learners enjoyed the opportunity with twelve instructors present. Open 3–5 pm and 7:30–10:30 pm. Anzac night changes promised. poster carnival to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaiety
Pain After Eating Relief With Bismag Sign
The piece promotes relief from stomach pain after meals using Bismag. It claims Magnesia neutralizes and heals acidic rumbles, reduces inflammation, and supports digestion. It advises checking for the oval Bismag sign on the wrapper.
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Queensland Air Navigation Ltd
Hambledon Mill
A. J. Draper Ltd
J. H. A. Treacy
A. P. Greenfield
Northern) Ltd
Kelburn House
Abbott Street
Cairns Post
Townsville
Toowoomba
Ore
S.J. Keane
Penely
Alanda
Malanda
Yungaburra
Lake Eacham
Atherton
Barron Valley Hi
Mazlins
Mercery
Katoomba
Manchester
Mazlin’s
Tobrascoe
Paris
Cheatin
Lfather
Asic Fay
Marlins Ltd
Drapers” Lake
Shields
Arkell Smith
Smith
Pearce Crouch
Pearce
Town and Country
Sydney
North
Cost OF
SAHOA
ACAIN
Universal
L.A. Miller
Shields Street
Murray Ae. Bennett
Public National Bank Chambers
Spence Street
ATES
Abijah Murray
Public
Josep | Bennett, Missisoner
Papua
Gallipoli
Tropical Theatre Tonight
Douglas Fairbanks
Tie Canecho
Tracvical Theatre
Fairbanks
Gaiety Theatre
Specia
Sadie
Mark Leie
Bill Ver
Chille
Victor Burke
Vaude
Verne
T Company
Pittard and Diack’s
White Way
Alice
S.M
O.S
Bond
T Albert
Albert
M.S
Oxford
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