Long Island Tragedy Father and Son Arrested
Vancouver reports the so called pirate murder of Benjamin Collings. The case ties to Dr Lester Ritchie a veterinarian and his grown son. William Smith, a mechanic, lived with the Ritche family and was killed while attackers fled. Police trace led to Florida where father and son were arrested. Both deny charges and will face examination proceedings.
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Vancouver
Sachtsman
Benjamin Collings
de Lester Ritchie
William Smith
Ritchie
Smith
Colants
Senith
Collings
Colligs
Richies
Florida
Above Reproach Servants of the Public Emphatic Defence
Canberra report quotes Mr Tor Hill retiring from the Works Department at a farewell dinner. He says contractors offered thousands of pounds, but he refused, insisting he was a servant of the public and his service remained above reproach. He notes public perception often fails to recognise their dedication.
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Canberra
Get
Tor Hill
Works Department
Tully considers main street lighting appeal
Tully Chamber of Commerce pushes to recontact Cardwell Shire Council over funding and timing for a continuous three-light main street illumination. Debate notes current £200 annual cost, fears increases for businesses, and recalls prior promises from railway officials to alter station access and fencing. Unclear portions mention itinerant traders and local reactions at a September meeting.
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Tully
Commer
Cardwell
Fred Mellick
Chris Teitzel
Tuily
Iit
A. Collin
Teitzel
Mr. Melick
W. Mitchell
Henry
Ralways
A. J. Crowther
J. J. Bell
Mr Jones
Tally Chamber of Commerce
Townsville
Babinda Carnival Draws Mixed Support and Night of Events
Babinda notes report a recent Sports Reserve carnival with hard work by organizers but weak public turnout. Events included pony races, open and youths cycles, figure eights, and a busy sawning contest, with prize winners listed. A euchre party at Beattie's Theatre and local visits wrap the weekend.
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T. Jestrimski
F. Muller
A Tish
Bruno
Dine
Muelman
O. Summers
N. Bevan
J. Holland
J. Stager
S. Rosetti
A. Willett
A. Muelmatt
Bowen
Beattie
W. Kairton
J. Beattie
K. Hanly
Mim Brown
Langton
W. Martin
J. O'Reilly
Anglican Sunday School Picnic At Metal Creek
The Anglican Sunday School held a picnic at Mr and Mrs Vautin’s Metal Creek homestead on Saturday September 19 1931. The youth were transported by Shepherds bus while parents walked. A gold brooch and silver vase were presented to Mrs Vautin for 24 years of service in Sunday School and church groups. Rev A A Gorbould made the presentation. Mr Vautin replied.
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Vautin
Metal Creek
A. A. Gorbould
Woothzkata
Ft Amneillor
Wit. Atherton
J Kangeht
J.J
School of
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