Idarwimn native killed in tribal ceremonies
Darwin court hears details of blood rites and a planned peace ceremony after the murder of Bururingjingo, with three Shari Kines committed for trial on murder charges. The testimony describes a ritual involving a roan spear and injuries to Djimbun’s body.
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Idarwimn
Darwin
Bururingjingo
Peake
Burvrinr- Jingo
Maren
Djimbun
Purintugiinga
Keremony
Buriringlinga
Mina Prake
Man Bound Over for 12 Months
A court bound the man over for 12 months following an unusual sequence of scenes reported in local proceedings. The case involved alleged disturbances at a public venue and prompted ongoing police inquiries.
Wallace in Canberra Domestic Dispute Trial
A Canberra Melbourne style domestic case centering on Henry Wallace of Miller s Point facing charges from Mrs Wallace. Testimony details threats, assaults, and hunger for custody while both sides accuse the other of violence. Witnesses recount past separations and a long history of disputes ending with a court appearance.
ACTU backs child endowment extension in debate
The ACTU supports extending child endowment to cover the first child, signaling unity with Labour in Parliament. The opposition urged rapid action, warning the government’s stance could influence Labour’s election prospects as the session proceeds.
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Hydney
IME. Y
Labourtional Service
Holtoway
Senate
Lin
Labour
Fleetions
Britain Agrees to Higher Australian Butter Price
Sydney reports that Britain will pay more for Australian butter under the third year of the contract from July 1 to June 30 next. Mr. B C Gibson, General President of the Primary Producers Union, said the price rise shows a direct consumer subsidy in Australia translated into Australian currency, amounting to a 34d per pound increase.
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Sydney
Australia
Primi Producers’ Union
B.C Gibson
Brian Ministry of Food
Gibson
Chia
Britain
Canberra Court Fines Various Offenders in District Session
Tenor Eric Wall of Caumeway was fined £2 8s 6d for failing to keep left of the road on a June 20 drive near King’s Avenue. Raj and Nelberding of Ainslie fined £1 10s 0d for riding illegally along National Circuit on July 38 at 11:30 am with no light. Concerns liquor at a dance hall saw Cahill fined £1 10s 6d after witnesses described alcohol in the vicinity. Reginald Chalker awarded £17 0s 8d against rent arrears from Malongio property from May 1, 1939 to July 7, 1940. John O’Quitree noted Chalker owed 65 weeks rent at 5s 6d per week. John Verrell Edwards awarded £7 18s 3d against Samuel Verner for board and lodging from April 10 to May 26 with £14 in waste. A truancy charge against Sonata Fraser Melanes for failing to attend two children’s schooling resulted in warnings and potential further action.
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Courk
Henry Wallace
Utter
Furry Head
Wiles Point
Cristini
Wallece
Amalle
K. T. Brooke
Wallace
Mera de Phppardt
Sydney
Canberra
Canusedome
Asae
Ntnesa
Phippard
Tun Prac
Uearly
Jalince
Abe
Mar
Eric Wall
Caumeway
Wena
E Richards Wald Thas
Franklin Naw
Xandwaah
King's Avenue
Raj and Nelberding
Ainslie
Conta
Forrest
Pam
Inanetor Rilcharde
Conatable
Franklin
Ma Wha
Forre A
Reginald Chalker
Malongio
John O'Quitree
Department At Interior
Chalker
Department
R. Phippard
Commonwealth
John Verrell Edwards
Capitol Hill Mess
Ramuel Verner
Capitol Hill Meza
Verner
Meat strike relief payments to dozens cited in reply
A government reply notes meat strike relief totaling 34100 pounds paid to about 12,11 workers. The measure covered unemployment relief amid recent quotas and meat shortages. Ben-Alor Mokena and Mr. Preuss are referenced as officials in the exchange.
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Minister For
Social Bergieca
Ben- Alor Mokena
Afr
Preuss
General Lavarack Returns From America Mission
Sydney reports Lieut. General Sir John Lavarack and Lady Lavarack have returned from the United States after serving as Australia’s representative on the Far Eastern Commission.
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Geveral Lava
Sydney
John Lavarack
Lady Lavarack
GRA
America
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Farah
Board OF Directors
PERMANENT TRUSTEE Co. of NSW_ Ltd
O'Connell Street
Clements
Clemente Tonle
Tomcmy
A.C.T.U
Erie
Gladstone
Sonata Fraser Melanes
Fran- Mick
Costa
Aioe
Bermanda
Mack
Rayon
Woolworths
Kingston
London
Carent
Air P
Quinas
B.O.A.C
Flying Bow
Qankda Empire
British Overseas Airways Corporation
R. A. McKillop & CO
Alinga Street
City
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