Intolerable Conditions in Sydney Slums
Government minister cites about a quarter of a million people in Sydney living under intolerable housing conditions. Ill health and premature death linked to overcrowding and lack of play space were highlighted as major issues. Infant mortality and child death rates are noted as higher than elsewhere. Unplanned growth and chaotic planning contributed to Altona’s development.
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Sydney
Twomay
Manlly
Pitti
Wader
Altona
Waterloo Mayor Under Psychiatric Treatment Report
A report notes the Waterloo mayor received shock therapy from Dr John McGeorge amid statements the mayor would refrain from harming himself or others. Hearing adjourned on October 8. creditors lodged proofs totaling £9,963 with the General Receiver after a petition by creditor Tily Shirra for £1,284.
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Peary
John McGeorge
Geeral
Tily “Shirra
Bank Secures Verdict For 1075 Pounds From Bankrupt Bookmaker
In the Supreme Court at Dubbo Mr Justice Herrin ruled for the Bank of New South Wales awarding 1025 pounds against a local bookmaker. The case centered on forged cheques cashed without proper bank Ledger consultation and whether the bank or customer bore responsibility for the fraud in the absence of ordinary care.
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Rydney
Herrin
Supreme Court
Bank of New South Wales
Dubbo
Negiigen
Funk Wax
William Arthring
Ldebta
Ami
Hines
Phin Mey
Merron
Bam
Justice ‘Herren
Petrol rationing talk at Irae caucus amid delay
A Hobart Turstay acting figure notes parliament will not act on petrol controls until September. Documents compiled by ministers indicate petrol consumption rose by about one per cent in the state, with forecasts of increases since rationing ended.
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Hobart
Turstay
Caurua
Plane bursts into flames during test flight in Turan
Butler THA passenger aircraft conducts a test flight with no passengers aboard when the port engine bursts into flames at about 2 000 feet. Captain T Young lands safely as fire crews extinguish the smouldering fire.
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Bydney
Turan
Fiamien
T. Young
Czech Death Sentence for Conspiracy Casts Shadow on Government
A state court sentenced six individuals to death for conspiracy to overthrow the Czechoslovak government in a Western power backed plot. An official statement denied the liquidation of an underground group while ten defendants received imprisonment and others long terms. The group coordinated with a foreign embassy to execute arming and terrorism aimed at occupying key sites and staging actions during a bank holiday.
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A. Statecourt
Btal
Aunis
Armel Pulich
Plumber Fined For Resisting And Indecent Behaviour
Edward Oldham a 27 year old timber tradesman was fined £25 for resisting police and indecent behaviour. The court heard Oldham assaulted a constable at the rear of the YWCA and attempted to throw away a garment while resisting arrest. He was also fined £26 for related offences and ordered to pay damages of £2 12s 6d for a police uniform. He was granted time to pay.
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Edward Oldham
McKillop
Canserra Court
Oldham
YWGA
Itragh Nm
State to Amend Prisons Act
Sydney reports the Premier McGier announcing the State Government will revise the Prisons Act of 1808 to modernize powers for medical treatment vaccination blood testing forced feeding and identification measures. He notes the current act is obsolete and its wording archaic despite existing concerns and complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
McGier
State Lottery Prize Information From Fragments
An OCR reading outlines a lottery prize notice with numbers and references to prize claims. The readable items include ticket numbers such as 4733 and mentions of syndicates and addresses like 100 Lennox Street. Details are fragmented and unclear but indicate a prize drawing notice and a claimant address.
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Lottery Isin Diya
le Reams
Stat Prise
Remy
Bud
OGM
Arie
Cg Land Fame
Adelaide Wool Sales Open With Strong Trade In Wool
A large audience of buyers gathered in Adelaide for the wool sales opening. Competition was robust among Continental and Russian buyers, with Australian bidders less active than in June. The top price of TH for bales via Port Augusta was recorded, reflecting solid demand for high grade wool.
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Adelaide
Tursday
Weilgrawn Lsegen
Continental
Ragush Buyera Tde
Imilla
Wales
Port Augusta
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Matong
Wea
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anDry
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Waterloo
Irae
Gutler
Plames
Hough Galt
Bergrant Grangell
Xen
Adelaide Wool Sales
Commercial Banking Company
Sydwey Limited
Bank OF Victoria Ltd
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