Narrow Escape From Electrocution
Alfred John Farrar, 43, an electrician from Amalio, narrowly avoided electrocution while working at Bagaton. He touched a live wire and was thrown to the ground, suffering burns to his back, right arm, foot, hands, and stomach. He received artificial respiration and was taken to hospital. it was feared he could have died if contact with the 25,000 volt line had continued.
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Alfred John Farrar
Herbert Street
Amalio
Bagaton
Whem Am Tr
WiceNews
AIC
Volta
Farrar
New Guinea Plane Found Unlicensed To Carry Passengers
Melbourne reports the Lockheed Hudson that crashed in a New Guinea jungle last Sunday carried only a crew of two and no passengers, despite 83 natives among the dead. Officials are probing ownership registration and airworthiness as the aviation directorate investigates the aircraft.
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Melbourne
New Guinea
Director General of Civil Aviation
Air Marshal
R. Williams
Department
Ita
Fine for Strike Picketing in City Police Court
Basil Cufford Tippett, a waterside worker, was found guilty in City Police Court on two counts of breaking anti-picketing laws. He was fined 30 and ordered to pay 2400 vesta, described as an arrogant agitator who boasted participation in every picket line and march to the event railway strike.
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Brisbane
Basil Cufford Tippett
Wan
Vesta
Canberra Football Squads Announced For Northbourne Oval Match
The Canberra team will face Bombala at Northbourne Oval with listed players including Mel Houthwell J Gibson J N Walters 11 Bellchambers Hawke R Bryman D Kerwick F Roos 8 Kinbilm Tradl A Norgrove and reserves Delaney Barton. The Autic Gest squad and Ainslie under 20 and under 16 teams are named with multiple players and positions. North Canberra and West City selections are also noted for upcoming matches at Croc Well Burrown Intyre and Cooma.
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Canberra
Bombala
Northbourne Oval
Mel Houthwell
J. Gibson
J. N. Walters
Bellchambers
Hawke
R. Bryman
D Kerwick
F. Roos
Kinbilm
Tradl
A. Norgrove
Delaney
Barton
T. Granam
P. Beale
W. Went
Hinc
W. Browning
L. Morrig
T. Clear
R. Frost
A. Mortlock
K. Hil
D.armstrons
Ehgobert
C. Grewar
T. Balington
West
Cooma
R. Noonall
F. Hogan
Dav
J. i Seite Neon Ie
Intyre
A. Berry
K. Burke
Hunter
Guy
Aston
B. Withers
J. Te
Prime Minister Refuses to Ban Waterside Worker Demands
The Prime Minister stated he would not ban anything when questioned about a request to ban certain sound devices used by Queensland watersiders during a dock strike. Watersiders criticized a photograph taken on the docks while a smoko break was in progress, arguing it captured a legitimate moment.
Motor mechanic given 18 months for manslaughter
Sydney news reports Edward Gerald Mulholland a Botany motor mechanic received an 18 month gaol term after being found guilty of manslaughter for driving a panel van that struck and killed Harold William Smith. The incident occurred in the city during the Quarter Sessions.
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Sydney
Edward Gerald Mulholland
Botany
Gual Om
Mulholland
Harold William Smith
Hospital Board Demands Matron Resignation
The Board of Directors at Mudgee District Hospital withdraws its request for the matron to resign within a month. The nursing matron will resign soon.
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Bydney
Mudgee District Hospital
Commonwealth to seek terms to keep ship Phoenie in Australian waters
The Commonwealth Government plans to ask Matson Line for a proposal to retain the Phoenie in 108 Australian waters. Officials weigh ways to lower costs without subsidies, with Prime Minister Chifley stating Treasury and shipping officials are reviewing the plan before any action is taken.
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Commonwealth
Chitley
Treasury
Parliament to reconvene for budget session in September
Notice outlines June sittings to last a month with four months supply sought. Rail and air travel updates include TAA Northbound services to Sydney and Melbourne, with special Friday departures. Booking agents McKillop & Co advertise Canberra inquiries for interstate and overseas flights and shipping insurance.
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Chiffey
Sydney
Melbourne
Australan National Airways
Annet Airways
Quniay
Taaman and Guinea Airways
Canberra
Hi A
McKillop, & CO
Wiecan
Mt tePhone At
Teal Flats
Airways,” Shipping and Insurance Agenta
Furniture Removalist J. P. Wilson
Furniture removalist J P Wilson offers interstate and overseas work with many years experience. Formerly foreman of CB Miller and Co of Melbourne. China glassware and breakable goods packed. Estimates given free.
Women Attack Men With Tomahawk in Sydney
A 41 year old woman was remanded after exposing herself in court and two women Mary surtong and Vera May Sarawee faced charges of maliciously wounding Bewart McKenzie and Stanley Woods with a tomahawk after a drinking dispute. Woods hospitalised with head wound, McKenzie with a head injury, one suspect to undergo X ray to check for a broken rib.
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Hydney
Central Court Today
Brulaen
Mary Surtong
Vera May -Sarawee
Worm
Bewart
McKenzie
Stanley Woods
Furlong Wan
Sarawee
Furlong
Sydney
Woods
Fund McKennie
Wurlong
Pickup
Death of Boxer After Fight in Milwaukee
A 19 year old middleweight boxer Jackie Darthand died from injuries sustained Wednesday night after three rounds of punishment. He collapsed during the bout and died soon after. Infant’s croup warning included but unrelated to the match.
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Milwaukee
Frid
Jackie Darthand
Ding
Battery Buying Guide Promises Savings and Longevity
A truncated ad touts battery installation and life extension for cars, radios, and home devices. It invites readers to write to Marshall Battery Mfg Co at 10 Dixon Street, Sydney, promising money savings and dependable power.
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Trenh
Marshall Battery Mfg. Co
Dixon Street
Sydney
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