Fraud case details misrepresentation over prickly pear venture
In Sydney the federal member faces a fraud charge after pleading guilty to misrepresenting investments in a shares scheme tied to a prickly pear destruction project. The lawsuit names Thomas John Ley, a former minister for justice, with ten counts accusing deceptive claims about company assets, share applications, and land arrangements. The case proceeded in Banco court before Chief Justice Street with a jury.
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Sydney
Ernest Niel Deck
Thomas John Ley
Banco
Jis Hier Street
Widleyer
Tetera
Wis Resefil
Rubber tree yield estimate for One WebOrcAr Terer
An estimate states that four rubber trees must produce annually to supply rubber for One WebOrcAr Terer. The note cites production goals and the material need for ongoing manufacture.
Seamen's Union feud stirs as Walsh supporters prevail
Adelaide report states a special Seamen's Union meeting passed a resolution condemning the Johannsen faction in Sydney. It calls for efforts to prevent Tew Walsh from taking the general secretary position and urges Johannsen to vacate and surrender union books.
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Adelaide
Seamen's Union
Johannsen
Sydney
Tewel
Tew Walsh
Jediwunsen
Jehemsen
Wateh
Johannen
Man Killed by Train at Armidale Level Crossing
Armidale sees fatality at Hee Wi s crossing when schoolmaster T O Kidd aged 64 was run down by a Brisbane Limited train. He died after being struck while returning from an Ambulance dance at the Town Hall. Superintendent Muller searched the line and found Kidd’s body about 200 feet down the track. he leaves six children.
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Armidalie
Hee Wi's
T. O. Kidd
Jack Mouin Tain
Kidd
Armidale
Muller
Mrelaine Limited
Maller
Oo Aearch
Brisbane Limited
Willful Murder Charge in Innisfail Afghan Case
An Afghan named Adam Khan was charged with wilful murder of a Malay man Charlie Sergeant Tuohy in Garradunga near Innisfail. Police testified Khan admitted in self defense after a weekend shooting and was remanded for ten days for further proceedings.
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Innisfail
Garradunga
Adam Khan
Mrt
F. Dwyer
Charlie
Tuohy
J. T. McNamee
FF. M. Cahill
Pam
In- Histol
Tooky
Donnelly Ane McKinnon
Toll
Charle
Garraduniga
Winnwed
Jamisfail Pulice
Rickinnon
T. McNamee
Mr. McNamee
Dwyer
Vines
Florida's Dead Rising Toll In Hurricane Aftermath
Governor Martin estimated Florida's death toll at 1500 after inspecting the devastated area. Medical relief workers report 1085 confirmed dead, with some sectors claiming up to 2500. Red Cross seeks three million dollars for relief as floodwaters hamper access and boats are used to deliver supplies.
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West Palm Beach
Martin
Florida
The
Red Cross
Howver
Purssale
Fighting Typhoid Fears Amid Refugee Camp Measures
Extraordinary actions to curb an epidemic among refugees include milk pasteurization water chlorination and widespread typhoid vaccination. Officials report these efforts have reduced spread and boosted relief efforts for displaced populations.
Arrest of Miles Fukunaga Sparks Honolulu Mob Violence
In Honolulu on September 23 crowds surged as police arrested Miles Fukunaga twenty year old Japanese youth in the slaying of ten year old Carl Jamieson. Police say Fukunaga confessed to kidnapping the boy amidst a mob scene with guardsmen and firemen keeping order.
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Honolulu
Aloha Tower
Miles Fukunaga
Carl Jamieson
Maltese Youth and Woman Wounded in Australian Shooting Affray
At Gerrar an out station of Moonagee in Australia a Maltese youth Carlo Zerafa and Mrs Mackay were wounded after a shooting affray. Zerafa allegedly fired once, Mrs Mackay intervened and was shot in the chest. Both admitted to hospital and reported out of danger. police await statements.
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Sydney
Froy
Nyngan
Gerrar
Moonagee
Carlo Zerafu
Old Couple Murdered in English Discovery
London reports the discovery of the buried bodies of elderly Thomas Kirby and his wife at a lane near Norton. Mrs Stead raised the alert as she found a wrist and sleeve, police hunt a Ford driver suspect, Kirby head wound and Mrs Kirby strangled.
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London
Thomas Kirby
Thornaby Green
Stead
Norton
Stockton On- Tees
Kirby
Minister Breckner's Death Casts German Scandal Into Light
Berlin reports minister Breckner of Mecklenburg committed suicide by drowning in Seiawerin Lake after a public horsec riding incident. The event follows alleged family scandal involving a nephew and a widow with a daughter and an eighteen year old son.
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Berlin
Breckner
Jiance
Mecklenburg
Selawerin
Wisdom
Seiawerin Lake
Town and Country Notes From Cairns and Surrounds
Miss Forsyth returned home to Karumba after holidays with Miss Swyer and friends. Inspector of Workers Accommod ation post to be filled by Mr. Merschell at Winton. Mrs. W Croucher of Brisbane visited, en route to Tisborne, in a Morris Cowley. Mrs J Dino of Me Mull had been holidaying with her son and daughter in law.
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Miss Forsyth
Karumba
Miss Swyer
Atv
Kaul Han
Winton
Merschell
W. Croucher
Brisbane
Croucher
Tisbune
Morris-Cowiltey
J. Dino
Dane
Cairns-street
Recurtes Beriwe
Morrow
Gordonvale Social Items Show Local Getaways and Recoveries
Gordonvale residents share updates on illnesses recoveries and holidays. Mr BK Reese from Croydon relaxes during a district holiday convalescing after a severe illness. Mrs C Thomas and son Nedleigh visit, EF Sues and family return from Sydney, S McKeeman plans a short break to Mackay and Walkerstone. A Skene, previously ill at Gordonvale Memorial Hospital, shows satisfactory recovery progress.
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Cordon Vale
BK. Reese
Croydon
Wind
C. Thomasson
Pnedleigh
EF. Sues
Sydney
S. McKeeman
Mackay
Walkerstone
A. Skene
Gordonvale Memorial Hospital
Gordonvale CWA Florin Afternoon Meeting Notice
Cardonvale CWA fundraiser in Gordonvale invites all to a Wednesday afternoon event at the Kent Room in the Maxwell Smith residence from 4 30 to 6 00 with competitions music bridge and Five Hundred all are invited
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Cardonvale
Kent
Maxwell Smi
Tesla
Valedictory for W Ryan Farewelled by Cairns Schools
Colonel J Currie presided at the Golden Vale Cafe as Cairns area head teachers bid farewell to W Ryan the Physical Drill Instructor transferred to Windsor State School Brisbane He served two years in the North earning esteem and respect from colleagues and students.
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J. Currie
Tuister Cairns Boys’ School
Golden Vale
Pan
Varios
Cairns
W Ryan
Win
Windsor State School
Brisbane
Farewell to Mr Ryan from Cairns to North Queensland
Mr Ryan expresses sadness at leaving Cairns though ready to take up a new appointment. He recalls two years as a stranger in the North and many friendships formed, and says he will treasure a token given to him as a keepsake of fond memories.
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Ryan
Cairns
North
Queensland
Televised Synchronised Speech Demonstrated in London Studio
In London observers watched a studio three quarters of a mile away show a man appear on a glass screen and speak Good afternoon with clear voice. A spectator then requested a song and a verse, followed by a woman who could not sing. The test used telephone cues and hinted at cross ocean voice transmission potential.
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London
Tragic Romance Quietly Ends in Family Scandal
During a journey a minister and a girl fall in love. On her return she dies by her own hand. The brother Morat Tr. Bruckner seeks to dishonor the family name. Dr. Bruckner travels to Schwerin and is found dead in a bale.
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Nosey Meret
Tr. Bruckner
Dr. Bruckner
Schwerin
Earth Tremor Felt Across Ingham Area
A tremor struck the Ingham district on Friday night around 9 40 pm coinciding with tremors in the Cairns district. Windows and sheds rattled while many heard an unusual noise but did not recognize it as an earth tremor until later. Authorities note a heavier quake was experienced 28 years ago.
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Ingham
Cairns
Bes
Lloyd George Attacks Maldwin at Cheltenham By-election
London reports Mr. Lloyd George criticizes Maldwin as unsuitable driver for the country. He says if Maldwin were in charge his main action would be to remove his team and replace it, while praising Mr. Churchill as a capable Chancellor who errs by overreaching.
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London
Lloyd George
Cheltenham
Maldwin
Churchill
Butter and Cream Cheese Sent to Buckingham Palace Daily
Butter and cream cheese produced at Jos Royal dairy in Windsor near London are dispatched daily to Buckingham Palace. The report notes the steady supply serving the royal household with fresh dairy products.
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Jos Royal
Windsor
Londen
Buckingham Palace
Helmy Channel Swim Recognised by Channel Swimming Assoc
The Channel Swimming Association recognises Helmy’s successful English Channel crossing. The bail is £50,000. In Herlin on September 21 Herr Stinnes has been released on bail.
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London
The
Channel Swimming Association
Helmy
Channel Swim
Aghis
Herlin
Herr Stinnes
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