Store Tragedy Inquest Hears Evidence On Mrs Harrison
In Sydney the coroner’s court hears from Dr Sheldon and others about Mrs Stella Ann Harrison whose body was found at the foot of stairs in Anthony Horderna store on August 20. Evidence suggests she may have jumped from a height during a locked building period around August 18. Her husband Reginald Harrison reported her missing after she left for Horderns. The coroner adjourns the inquiry as evidence remains inconclusive.
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Sydney
Stella Ann Harrison
Sheldon
Reginald Harrison
Horderns
William Armour
Anthony Horderna
Harry Hoare
C W A Supports Christmas Fat Lamb Scheme
Mrs Matt Sawyer president of the Women's Association says the Christmas fat lamb scheme will win support from 270 graziers and the broader community. She plans to push the scheme at many Country Women meetings over the coming weeks.
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Sydney
Matt Sawyer
Try Women's Association
Intense Spy System Briefly Referenced in Patchy Text
A fragmentary note mentions an intense spy system in connection with unnamed sources. No dates or clear entities are provided. The readable portion lacks context to identify people or organizations involved.
Employment effects of New Deal three million jobs in USA
Donald Reichberg reports NRA driven gains in industrial conditions with three million re employed since June 1933 and a 36 million dollar weekly payroll rise. He notes relief outlays totaling 3.7 billion dollars helped re employment, while bankruptcies fell about 40 percent and corporate profits rose.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Donald Reichberg
Executive Council
N.R.A
Perkins Forecasts Return of Government After NSW Election
Minister of the Interior Mr J A Perkins returns from a South Coast election tour. He says government victory on September 15 is assured and unemployment has declined in several districts. Farmers back stabilisation of prices and new export markets though dairy prices for butter cause concern.
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J. A. Perkins
Perkins
New South Wales
Lyons confident on Tasmanian election gains
Mr Lyons, speaking in Melbourne on Monday, said the government is sure of success in Tasmania after a recent whirlwind campaign. He predicted three Tasmanian seats would swing to the government.
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Melbourne
Lyons
Thompson Attacks UAP at Walcha Meeting
Sydney Monday reports V. C. Thompson M.P. the endorsed Country Party candidate for New England accused the UAP of ingratitude and said a major effort was under way to end his role in the Country Party movement. He warned country voters of a ruthless push to break the party.
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Sydney
V. C. Thompson
M.P
Country Party
New England
Walcha
U.A P
Australia
Ganges Flood Damages Patna Embankments and Quarters
The Ganges flood receded 30 inches but Patna’s southern embankments failed leaving parts of the city and European quarters under water. The river rose 42 inches above Hood level at Henares and thousands of refugees flee to inland refuges with government aid.
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Calcutta
Ganges
Patna
Hood
Henares
Kippax Century Opens Sussex Tour With Bold Century
Sussex captain Melville led a fast start as Australia faced pressure on dew. Cornford dismissed Ponsford and Chipperfield, while Brown and Kippax flourished adding 100 in 55 minutes. Kippax reached a hundred in 145 minutes, McCabe aiding a 176 run stand before lunch and 200 by 130 minutes. Final score 38 for four. Separate item notes Bodsworth committed for trial on malicious libel against Constable Gooden.
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Melville
James Cornford
Cornford
Ponsford
Chipperfield
Brown
Kippax
James Langridge
McCabe
Tateana J. Cornford
Jeadh
Bussex
Carroll Outpoints Morgan In Sensational Rushcutter Bout
Jack Carroll 10 st 6 lb outpoints American Ted Morgan 9 st 134 lb in a 15 round fight at Rushcutter Bay Stadium last night amid sensational incidents.
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Sydney
Jack Carroll
Ted Morgan
Rushcutter Bay Stadium
Tailor Bound Over For Offensive Behaviour
Branna Duval a 39 year old tailor found on William Street yesterday dressed in women's clothes appeared in the Police Court and was fined five pounds for offensive behaviour. He was ordered to enter into a recognisance to be of good behaviour for twelve months.
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Sydney
Branna Duval
William Street
Bells of Victory in January Rally Marks Saar Campaign
Hitler opened the Saar plebiscite drive with a speech at Ehrenbreitstein after a mass Nazi turnout. He vowed to bring Saar back to the Reich, urged unity, dismissed capitulation, and predicted peace when the bells ring on January 1 as Germany presses its “homecomers” policy.
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Germany
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Ehrenbreitatein
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Saer
Niederwald
Baar
Judas
Reich
France
Church Opposition to Reunion with Germany
In Salzbach 70,000 Saarlanders protested union with Germany as Catholic priests stood with Socialists and Communists on stage. A priest asserted Catholics would not reconcile with Hitler, while Nazi hecklers threw tear gas bombs and required police to disperse them.
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Backwin
Baar
Germany
New Archbishop of Brisbane Arrives in Queensland
Dr. William Wand named Archbishop of Brisbane arrived today en route to Queensland. Wand said recreation is a natural part of Sunday observance but everyone should attend church at least once on that day.
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Sydney
William Wand
Brisbane
Queensland
Wand
Saywell Estate Left to Widow in Probate
The estate of the late George Bagwell of Bellevue Hill who died in May was sworn for probate at 62 603 pounds. The bulk of the estate passes to the widow.
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Sydney
Momley
George Sawcett Bagwell
Bellevue Hill
Man Struck by Car Butchers? Brighton Incident
John McGee aged 21 was struck by a motor car at Brighton le Sands and dragged several yards with his leg caught in the bumper. A doctor gave anaesthetic before freeing the leg.
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Sydney
Brighton-le-Sands
John McGee
Cotton Duties Unchanged After Cabinet Decision
The Federal Cabinet rejected altering cotton duties despite a protest to government. Ministers cited Parliament needed to enact any change, amid concerns over a Lancashire boycott threat against Australian goods. Customs Minister White said relief may be granted for orders causing hardship and a review of orders lodged before August 2 will continue.
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Melbourne
Itan
Mr. White
Garage raid at Oxford Street Paddington
Three men raided a garage on Oxford Street Paddington shortly before two this morning and stole about £4 10s from the till. Philip Nolan, an attendant, said a car stopped nearby and the driver asked for petrol before a man in the office hurried out and the trio fled down a side street as the car drove away.
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Sydney
Oxford Street
Paddington
Philip Nolan
German Heavyweight Bout Ends With Schmelling Victory
Huge Hamburg crowd of 80 000 watched Neusel concede in the 10th round after a battered face and telling referee he relinquished. Schmelling won the match at Stellingen as Neusel led early with a hurricane style while Schmelling fought steadily to take the contest.
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Hamburg
Germany
Neusel
Pth
Max Schmelling
Stellingen
Schmelling
Mayoral Allowance Cut for Duke of Gloucester Visit
The City Council Finance Committee approved a 1250 pound allowance for the Lord Mayor to entertain the Duke of Gloucester. The grant is reduced from past royal tours and will require a substantial reduction in guest numbers for the Lord Mayor's ball.
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Sydney
Duke of Gloucester
Canberra Labour Council backs direct action over awards
A largely attended Canberra Labour Council meeting endorsed direct action if Federal Capital Territory award conditions at Barton Flats are not observed. The motion supported the A L P FCt branch view and urged extending Industrial Board powers to all employers, plus further inquiries into alleged award flouting.
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Canberra Inrades and Labour Council
Federal Capital Territory
Burton Flats
Trades and Labour Council
F.C.T
A.lp
Barton Flats
Industrial Board
Canberra
German Imports Policy Urged at Leipzig Autumn Fair
Dr. Hjalmar Schacht of the Reichsbank urged drastic import restrictions at Leipzig to align Germanys imports with its payment capacity. He warned against currency manipulation or dumping and noted foreign barriers limit German buyers. He warned boycott would harm exporters abroad and cited overdue debts on both sides.
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Leipzig
Dr. Schacht
Reichabank
Germany
Silk and wool blend urged to aid Italian industry
A Raw Materials Committee report recommends blending raw silk with wool to produce higher quality finished goods. It calls for the Italian wool industry to absorb about 90 000 tons of domestically produced wool annually, aiming to cut imports from Australia and Argentina.
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Rome
Raw Materials Committee
Australia
Argentina
American tennis results from Philadelphia finals weekend
In Philadelphia on Sunday Lott and Missa Jacoba beat Broefen and Miss Ryan 4-1 13-11 1-? The teams Loot and Mian Jacobs defeated Perry and Miss Nuthall 4-6 4-6 7-5 on Saturday. Hans Nufflein won the United States professional singles defeating Kuzeluh 6-4 6-2 1-6 7-5 in the final.
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United States
Lott
Missa Jacoba
Broefen
Miss Ryan
Loot
Mian Jacobs
Perry
Miss Nuthall
Hans Nufflein
Kuzeluh
Cabinet weighs death sentences for northern murder case
The Federal Cabinet considered the death sentences on Takiar and Butcher for murdering whites in northern Australia. No public result was given. General Latham said advice would be tendered to the Governor-General and a further statement would follow within a day or two.
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Melbourne
Takiar
Butcher
Australia
Latham
Machine Gun Theft Reported at Defence Store
Authorities in New Zealand investigate the theft of a Vickers machine gun from the Defence Department store in Auckland. The thieves left a note declaring determination and intent to act, signaling a bold and professional theft.
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Auckland
Wellington
N.Z
Defence Department
Federal Grant for Port Pirie Relief
The Federal Cabinet today approved funds to aid Port Pirie after flood and tidal wave damage. Officials said the relief package prioritizes emergency housing and infrastructure repairs for affected residents and businesses.
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Port Pirie
Melbourne
Portrie
Sydney Hilsteddfod Opens With 9620 Entrants Across Regions
Entrants from all states and New Zealand compete in the City of Sydney Hilsteddfod opening today. The field totals 9620 entries, reflecting broad participation across states and the New Zealand contingent.
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Sydney
States
New Zealand
Hilsteddfod
Scullin rails at monetary system in Sydney speech
In Sydney Mr Scullin attacks the obsolete monetary system as a barrier to unemployment relief and accuses the Lyons Government of favoring profiteers. He calls for bold policies, tariff protection, and a review of wage and arbitration methods while noting past land tax remissions and bank favors.
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Sydney
Monilly
Scullin
Lyons
Mr. Scullin
Australia
Scullion
Gloucester by election counts near finish in UK party split
Gloucester by election tally nears completion with Bennett USALP Hawdon CP and Waller CP figures shown. UCP secretary F J Munro says result signals public approval of voting choice and notes UCP vote over 2000 ahead of Hawdon Independent CP tally, reflecting local party effort.
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Gloucester
U.C.P
U.A.P
F J. Munro
Wc.p
Hawdon
C.P
Woman Rescues Pets in Blaze Ends Up Severely Burned
Miss R. Culperhouse, 56, a house maid, was severely burned at Glenhuntly while rescuing pets from a burning house. All occupants escaped before she re entered, but she saved a cockatoo and could not reach a cage of lovebirds.
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Melbourne
Miss R. Culperhouse
Glenhuntly
Miss Culperhouse
Inquest on Hunting Tragedy Returns Accidental Verdict
The Tumut coroner returned an accidental death verdict at the inquest into Mrs. Joan Roberts who was fatally shot while hunting in the snow country recently. A tribute was paid to the men who, under tremendous difficulties, transported Mrs. Roberts to hospital.
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Sydney
Tumut
Joan Roberts
Roberta
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