Supreme Court reserved decision on Mitchell and Kelly appeals
The Australian Capital Supreme Court heard appeals by William Mitchell and Robert Kelly against July convictions for betting. Justice Lukin reserved decisions. Evatt challenged the warrants and legal basis under the Betting Houses Act. Prosecution relied on Lynch’s evidence from the Primary Producers Protection Agency. wider charges postponed pending the outcomes.
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William Mitchell
Robert Kelly
Causeway
Canberra
A. G. Hariwick
Petty Rosalons
Lukin
Supreme Court of the
Perestory
Justice Linkin
Hubert Garman
K.cbeg
XC. Weagh
Bellhouse
Valde
Lynch
Dune
Silichell
A. G. Barwick
Conte
Mitchell
Mena
Celly
Doone
Justice Lukin
Evatt
Vase
Br. Evatt
Liat Kelly
Ima
Bealile
Fivatt
Mid
Cansurble
Kelly
Peruaan
Peruivan
Perriman
Mr. Evatt
Umain
Robert Garran
Jovath
Bank Deposits Rise in Latest Returns Across Banks
Commonwealth Bank and other cheque paying banks show higher deposits and growing advances for June 30 figures. Advances on deposits and securities rise, with total deposits edging up from £819,241,000 in 1932 to £819,776,000 a year later, while advances share climbs to 74% of total deposits. Government financing remained a factor. average liabilities and asset growth described for the banking system.
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Commonwealth Aviationn
ET. McPhee
Lotal Alposite
Muathticlan
Bread Industry Inquiry Opens in New South Wales
The Wheat Commission inquiry into the flour and bread industry began in New South Wales with Sir Herbert Gepp stating evidence would cover the industry’s position and production. Mr Duncan said the federal inquiry would extend to other states as the probe focuses on pricing and distribution, with witnesses from the Master Bakers Association and millers noting membership counts and a wartime fund to stabilize industry prices. The commission will visit several country centres, including Weawa, and adjourned to tomorrow.
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Bydney
Wheat Commission
Herbert Gepp
Duncan
New South Wales
Bath Association
J. Esrael
Cumberland
Northumberland
Mont Topi
Mr. Duncan
Master Bakers’ Association
The
Millers
Dia
Tncre
Baking Industey
Native Appeal Sets Stage for Melbourne High Court Hearing
An aboriginal appeal seeks to overturn a murder conviction in the Northern Territory. The High Court in Melbourne is to hear the case tomorrow as the Federal Cabinet considers life imprisonment. An ordinance may enable the Governor General, with the Attorney General, to set execution within two days of a verdict.
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Behaif
Northern Territory
Dewrd
High Court
Melbourne
Unive
Lhe
Weather report for Canbarra on Wednesday August 23
Weather notes from Canbarra list a barometer reading at 9:20 am of 90.08 inches and a temperature near 56 degrees. Records show rainfall and wind data with periods of maximum and minimum temperatures, though several words are garbled in the OCR text.
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Canbarra
Bao Am
Banking policy clash in New South Wales debate
In a crowded session Premier Seeceael voices opposition to Boullin and Lang as they press to test new policies. He warns a return to power would repeat past disasters, citing a fragile economy and public trust. The discussion touches on reforms, public health, and the role of the Latour candidate Mr Lap thers By the Deer Fe.
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Boullin
Lang
Seeceael
Wollongong
Baullin
Beas
Latour
Lapthers
M ‘Chemists Shop
Canberra's Fight to Gain Voice in Commonwealth Vote
The Canberra Times notes the Commonwealth election enters a fierce phase with party policies to be outlined and public feeling to emerge. Canberra residents, denied Commonwealth voting rights, watch from the capital as debates reveal tensions between state and federal power and calls to enfranchise Canberra citizens. The piece warns Canberra’s political neglect could weaken national leadership while urging Parliament to grant full civic rights.
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Canberra
Victoria
Commonwealth
New South Wales
UAP
Sydney
Melbourne
Mr. Menzies
Coflina Street
Peraista
U.A.P
Alaim
Canbarre
Fienes
King of Tramps Vancam Reaches Canberr a Second Time
Mr Maurice Vancam known as the King of Tramps from Vancouver walked into Canberra yesterday for the second visit after exploring 108000 miles on foot wearing out 100 pairs of boots. He started from his home town in 814 to travel the world and win a wager of £7000 and completed the tour, but came back late. He recalls Greece in 1912 and Mexico during revolts, was imprisoned in East Africa for nine months, and faced Bolshevik imprisonment in Liberia. He began his present tour in 1994 and has 31000 miles still to go. He secures seals from Local Government and endorsements from prominent citizens at every stop. His collection includes 123 books with various notes and autographs.
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Maurice Vancam
Vatcouver
B.C
Canada
Canberra
Vancam
Canberry
Napier
Nun
Greece
Mexico
Borman
East Africa
Lerretory
Biberia
Ayending
Yamenen
Electricity Frauds Shopkeepers Fined in Sydney
Sydney on Wednesday fined several shopkeepers for electricity frauds. The accused allegedly conspired to tamper with meters and obtain supply unlawfully. The case highlights questionable moral standards among local business leaders and their complicity in energy theft.
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Sydney
Casey
Unscrupulous Piano Tuners Warned After Deceptive Scene
A settler's wife warned neighbors after two men offered to tune her piano. They inspected the instrument, claimed it was damaged and infested with mice, and then tried to remove the piano seat containing red stuffing, while leaving blue and white felt. The incident exposed the pair as deceitful and led to their swift escape.
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Plano
Har Plano
Star Theatre Presents Stand Up and Cheer Musical Extravaganza
The Star Theatre previews a lavish show called Stand Up and Cheer featuring five new songs by Lew Brown and Jay Garvey with Winfield Sheehan. The production stars Warner Baxter and Aunt Jemima, directed by Harold Mores and produced from an original script, promising glitzy musical numbers and a famed cast.
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Fox Nim
Star Theatre
Mim
Lew Brown
Winfeld Sheehan
Jay Garvey
Gene Hal Billy
John Bales
Jali
Byvin Broun
Fowyrancald
Ind” Mobley Temple
Mick Foran
Larwood Pleased With Gift Lamb
A reader report notes Larwood expresses satisfaction over a gift lamb received recently. The message hints at gratitude and the social value of the gift within the community. The details are fragmented but indicate a positive reaction to the donated animal.
Retirement of Mr John Stonham After Long Service
Mr John Stonham editor of the Commonwealth Year Book will retire on pension after twenty eight years in public service. He joined the NSW Office in 1898, later moving to Commonwealth service in 1900. He helped form the Bureau of Census and Statistics and led key projects including Coghlan’s Four Years of Progress of New South Wales. He served as Chief Clerk for the Bureau and contributed to many publications. Stonham is a graduate of the University of Sydney with degrees in Classics and Ancient History. his family includes two sons and a daughter, all trained in medicine or related fields.
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John Bronham
Simee
Frias
Stephaen
New South Wales
Mtonham
Ainte Bee Hoe
Wan
Commonwealth Service
Bie TA
Coghlan
Star of the WA
Wealth and Progress of
New
Cogtilan
Jwrwilly Bhireau
Conse
Bia
Atenham
Faetiers
Als Gag Knibbs
Minstall
Commonwealth
Hit
Burren
Patel
Mir
George “Knibbs
Mir Wickens
Tve
Stonham
Prieman
Hoses
University of Bute
Bellow
Andhr
Vrantier
Elephante Stonhall
Local tour notes unclear in garbled text
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals in the United Kingdom and Scotland with unclear roles and locations. No coherent event or outcome can be verified from the readable portions.
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Native Appeal
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Kellogg’s
Au-Huan
Mr. Stevens
Labour
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Ado
Jing
Around the
Larwood
John Stonham
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Scotland
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