Local coroner inquest on herbal poison death
Fray Wagua reports a coroner's inquest into the death of a child after ingesting about 100 pills from a herbalist. A bottle labeled allegedly contained ordinary proprietary line. investigation notes strychnine presence. Inquest adjourned to the next trucking Beegwee of I, heat of Rechicn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagua
Fray
Yaa Ang
Redman
Wilma Madanr
Twa Rourt
Enita
H. J
Rechka
Verdict Finds Natural Causes in Death of Joseph Meat
A coroner ruled death due to natural causes after an inquiry into the death of Joseph Meat, a cleaner of 18a Crawford Street in Nash. Dr. B W Monahan performed the post mortem, concluding heart failure as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Gaoowin
Joseph
Mingle
Crawford Streeet
Nash
C.B. and
B. W. Monahan
No Five Day Week for Hostel Staffs Confirms Government Ruling
A government decision denying a five day week for hostel staff including waitresses and domestic workers under the Department of Interior controls was confirmed by the Minister for Interior. The minister indicated the matter conflicts with other regulations, and further action was not planned.
Tool allowance as part of wages
The Industrial Board yesterday issued a statement on five to six allowances granted to carpenters and bricklayers. It says these allowances should be added to the rates prescribed by law for all wage earners in the trades. The board notes overtime, leave, holidays, and related benefits as part of the wage package, with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerespillar
Caterpillar
Industrial Board Yraterday
Industrial Board
Unemployment Benefits Rise Over May With Seasonal Jobs Boost
Unemployment and sickness benefits for the 11 months ended May 31 totaled 1 144 417 pounds, higher than the previous year by 25 percent. The report notes increased employment among seasonal and annual workers contributed to the rise, despite ongoing unemployment pressure.
Death of First World War Pensioner in Balmain Fire
A pensioner believed to be Francie Joseph Stapleton, 0, died when a fire destroyed several weatherboard cottages on Mort Street Balmain. Police say the man was intoxicated on return home and a brazier tin in front of a house may have started the blaze. detectives carry the inquiry forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Francie Joseph
Stapleton
Mort Street
Balmain
Elton
Promise of good wheat harvest reported by minister
The Minister for Commerce Mr Pollard stated indications point to a good wheat harvest, with signals suggesting favorable prospects across New South Wales and Victoria, noting optimism in the agricultural sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pollard
New South Wales
Stonepella wine varieties listed in limited supply
Fragmentary note lists limited supplies of Stonyfell wines including Arvoate and Blanyfell Old Lodge Pot, Muscat liqueur, with references to Castle and region codes. No clear event, date, or concrete purchaser information available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Lonyfell
Blanyfell Old Lodge
Barry Wed
Britain’s export trade sees gains in 1948 midyear report
The report shows a rise in Britain's export volumes for the first half of 1948 with notable gains in motor vehicle imports and machinery exports. Vehicle imports increased, commercial vehicles up, and rail/tractor exports rising. Record pottery shipments and strong woollen piece exports accompany broader growth in raw materials and machinery sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hes
Britain
India Terra Cotta Shipment Arrives for Building Material Use
About 170000 terra cotta pieces and 6000 ridge pieces arrived from India, said Mr. Dickinson of the Ministry of Building Materials. Tiles made in Madras arrived in very good condition and samples were taken for testing. A follow-up shipment of 180000 tiles is expected to reach Freemantle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
India
Mr. Dickson
Madras
Imani
Radar May Help The Band Radar May Help The Band
Radar British Discovery from World War II now tested at Malvern Research Establishment. Engineers seek to adapt radar principles to create a portable device for the blind. Sound waves, like radar echoes, would warn of walls, trees, and other obstructions, aiding safe navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
England
Tremor Rattles Adelaide in Severe Sequel to 1902
A strong tremor struck Adelaide on Friday causing alarm across the city. Reports indicate the quake was the worst since 1902, rattling buildings and prompting emergency responses amid ongoing unsettled conditions in the urban area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaide
Adelaide
Auburba
ARU Denies Collusion Over Scully Expulsion
The ARU asserts no collusion to expel Mr. Scully. The dispute centers on alleged ballot irregularities and an exclusion between Acting State President C. W. Hard and the mover of the resolution, Mr. Brown. Hard Ingsterday denies extensive collusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARU
Scully
ALU
C. W. Hardnd
Reso Ii
Brown
Enquiries For Pen Friends From Various Nations
Letters seeking pen friends arrive from two British girls aged seventeen and a boy aged four, one Berlin resident, two from the United States seeking female correspondents aged twenty one, and an English youth. Names and addresses are partially given, including Miss Olive and Mrs Sinclair, with scattered street details and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agra
Berlin
Miss Olive
Iaries
Fe Senate
Japan
Sol Green Estate Left Rich in Melbourne Case
Friday report states the estate of Mr. Sol Green, noted as a wealthy Melbourne figure, totaled £511,207. The realty portion measures £43,088 with £637,382 attributed to personality assets, reflecting his varied holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Green
Melbourne
80 Green, Hook, Makar
Estonian Migrant Death Case In Coroners Court
The coroner in Sydney records a case involving Dr Vello Vahtrik a 20 year old Estonian migrant who allegedly killed himself after expressing fear of countrymen and distress from wartime losses. The court notes he faced upcoming medical exams before practicing in Australia and cites family tragedy from a Baltic bombing as a factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Himmelf
M. Austin
Vello Vahtrik
St Pantineyce
Punk Vahtri
Baltic
Ima
Vahtrik
Australia
Liner’s Smoke Washed From Cunard White Star Liner Funnel
The 34 000 ton Cunard White Star liner Cu on now fitting out at Clydebank Scotland features a smoke wiring plant in its funnel designed to prevent deposit on decks. The funnel stores boiler and engine room piping as well as kitchen and food-storage spaces. Reducing smoke pollution is noted as a major goal in many large cities where industrial towns are cleaner with coal ignition improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clydebank
Scotland
Britain
Marshall Battery Company Catalogue Offer
An advertisement promotes purchasing a factory direct catalogue from Marshall Battery Mfg Co at 10 Dixon Street Sydney. It touts half price savings on car, radio, and home batteries and promises tips on choosing and prolonging battery life. It invites readers to write for the catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Marshall Battery Mf Co
Dixon Blrest
Sydney
Also Mentioned on This Page
BER Veuere Nursery
Canberra
Kemnedy
Jos the
Wow Citizen Army
Ole Her
Citizen Arme Erento
Faro
Shone Sha Citiern Rrasmipa Plone
Avateene
NEW Citizen Army
Colt
Tee
Drilt
Hall
Ate Mattatinn
Civic Centre
Taiusn
Addrean
Chisholm
Donaldson
Ong Tawabayes
Tnt
Petting
Tacron
Speer Marthmening Rahi
Waugh & Josephson Pty. Limited
Uness
Beilgate
St. Peters
Melbourne St
South Brisbane
Fhore
WEFK
Snc
Doenestica
Ihamtela
Department of Interior
Intertorar
Sonn Pony
Manister
Veoigh
ME Castle Wimes Pry
Eae
PTTT
Ayre
Fey
Senoo
TN Id
Rey Raley
Dee Uncrease
Dd Prasely
Bo Seer
Ce von O’ ‘Rourke
Mobern Duco Gravion
Queanbey
Precision Watch
Civic Jewellers
Gina
Honda
Oey
London
Tages
Clooney
Aden
Qantas Empire Airways
British Overseas “Airways Corporation
II A. McKillop & CO
Aireet
City
Camherra
Phoar
Ace Biro
Biro
Brest
Eensio
Spd
Zonnenen Ur Cari Ual Pree Et Hums
Smtr
Mere Buren Tome Geary
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!