Woman Saves Husband From Drowning in Creek Tragedy
At the Coroner's Court Mrs. Doris Gordon recalled how she dragged her husband from a overturned car in a creek near Parkes on April 2. She saved him but could not reach two children. the inquest returned an accidental death verdict for Nita Gordon and Keith Gordon, with two siblings Francis and Ray surviving.
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Parkes
Wemenday
Doris Gordon
Siday
Nita Gordon
Yeurs
Keith Gorton
Tale Creek
Francis
Ray
Gordon
Mia
Tush
Arek Bolp
On the Air Today Montages of Radio Schedule Mayhem
A dense scanned listing outlines a full day of radio programming across many segments. It includes blocks for meteorology, market reports, news from Canberra, hospital hours, musical performances, talks, and educational broadcasts.
Motorist Killed by Shot in Wellington
Police investigate a mysterious shooting that killed 26 year old John Brady as he drove a multiple passenger motor car in Wellington. Brady collapsed after the car left the road and crashed into an embankment, initial thoughts suggested fainting but later findings indicate a fatal neck wound from a bullet.
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Wellington
N.Z
Wednemlny
John Brady
Brady
Everal
Braig Juud
Amalgamation Ends as Interior and Works Departments Reunite
The Interior and Works departments, separated during the late coalition, are merged again under Minister Senator Well. Canberra administration and services revert to the Department of the Interior, with Mr. Molyfey Tovey and senior officers poised to reestablish distinct authority.
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Department of the Interior and Work Department
Mengies
Well Wn
Amigo Hemel
Department of the Interior
Nillas
McElwen
Thorby
Duheultieg
Witla Ly
Coalitin
Atten
Canberra
Ttus
Works Department
Wal
Gary
Ine
Curriodusy
Titor
Titor General of Works
Molyfey Tovey
Libel Action by Policeman in Truth and Sportman Case
Sydney Werhfehming sues Truth and Sportaman Lut er for £5,000 in libel damages alleging two articles damaged police officer Roach’s character and reputation. Roach’s lawyer cites a sanner change as the source of the alleged defamation and references an earlier £200 verdict relating to a separate case.
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Sydney
Werfheming
Truth
George Roach
Supreme Court
Truth and Sportaman
Roach
Dovey
K.C
Chrysanthemums Show Marks Annual Murtacultural Society Event
The annual chrysanthemum exhibition opens tonight at Wall Hall in Obiyunesion with a wide display of flowers and vegetables. Members prepare entries and plan the show while the community anticipates the featured blooms and themed baskets.
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Mi Wall
Albert
Cost of Living Shows Slight March Decline in Melbourne
The Weekly Statistical Board led by Dr Roland Wilson reports a mixed March, with overall price levels rising 2.9 percent in Melbourne and surrounding towns while the national retail index edges down. Food and dairy eased while meat and metals showed gains, with regional price shifts: Victoria 125, NSW 7, Queensland 0, Tasmania 6.9, Western Australia 5.2.
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Melbourne
Conemon Wealy Statiarean
Roland Wilson
Wavlemle
Ninety Sixth Anniversary Of St Johns Church Observed
The Church of England marks the ninety sixth anniversary of laying the foundation stone of St Johns Church. The May 1 event included services at 6 30 pm and 11 am with a Wall, and a Sunday May WM program. Communicants urged to attend. older members invited to attend special services.
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Ronnie
St. Johns
Fatal injuries from Sydney car accident kill Olive Autbury
In Sydney a motor car crash claimed the life of Olive Winfred Autbury, 37, of Alexander. She was badly injured and died in hospital after the accident occurred at night.
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Sydney
Ramatta W
Olive Winfred Autbury
Alexander
NSW Population Figures Reported by Government Statistician
Government Statistician releases NSW population update with totals for December 3. NSW population estimated at 24,735,695 and male and female figures at 1,279,962 and 1,045,788 respectively.
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Sydney
Nsw
Liquor Restrictions Hit Auckland Hospital Supply
An Auckland hospital faced liquor shortages after the city board restricted weekly supplies. Stout rations dropped from 230 to 15 kegs, beer from 54 to 18, lemonade from 30 to 10, and brandy from 5 to 16 ounces, amid board actions affecting hospital provisions.
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Weiington
Auckbind
da Kupper
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