Papua Wealth and Tales of Remote Territory Discredited
An official report to Parliament debunks sensational tales from Papua about native life and adventures. Patrol officers refute stories of widespread cannibalism and sorcery while recounting encounters with criminals. A government officer claims to have shot a giant crocodile and found a constable's bones in its stomach.
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Gov. Ee Eer
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Well Times Printer Fined and Murder Case Charged
Wellington reports Fred erick West Brownhill printer and Sop sage of the Well Times has been fined in relation to a March case. Harvey Oliver, a Wel ing contractor, is charged with the murder of his wife and with wound.
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Wellington
Frederick West Brownhill
Sage
Well Times
Harvey Oliver
Wel
Noumea Declares Plague Outbreak Ended
The bubonic plague outbreak at the Tousourou Mission school in the extreme south is officially terminated and restrictions lifted. Six native girls ages nine died since February 1 in the incident.
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Noumea
Tousourou Mission School
Parliamentary session focuses on May 24 reassembly
Acting Prime Minister Fane faced pressure to set a date for the next meeting as an adjournment motion was amended to require Parliament to reconvene by May 24. PM Menzies reportedly signaled a semi secret session to review his overseas trip.
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Ministe Ee Fane
Fadden
Babette
Mr. Menzies
Wine Grape Levy Bill Passes House to Support Brandy Grape
The Wine Grape Levy Bill passed the House of Representatives. It amends the Wine Grape Charges Act and directs the levy to the Australian Wine Board. Brandy grape use would extend the levy and raise about 1850 pounds annually.
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House of Representatives Yeaterday
Australian Wine Board
Munitions Factory Planned for New South Wales Coalfield
A munitions factory to employ 2,000 workers will be built in the northern New South Wales coalfield area as soon as possible in line with Prime Minister Mengus promise made during a visit last year.
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