Girl Admitted Mistress To Man She Murdered In Manila
In the coroner's court inquiry into the death of William Roger Riley a 74 year old traveling veterinary surgeon, Dawn Gloria Facer admitted her association with Riley started years ago. She testified that Riley struck her on November 7 and threatened her family. She said she fired Riley's gun on October 30, intending to fire over his head. Detective Moore noted she had admitted killing Riley. The inquiry adjourned until tomorrow.
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Manila
William Roger Riley
Moore
Tamworth
Riley
Blackfellows
Dawn Gloria Facer
Percival Price Drover
Gunnedah
State Seeks Air Service Proposal from Premier Chifley
Sydney report records Acting Premier Baddeley stating Australia aims to finalise a joint air service with New South Wales. He notes a definite proposal to Prime Minister Chifley and hopes for a prompt reply to settle the matter.
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Sydney
Tuendy
Afr
Badeley
Ime
Mr. Chifey
N.S.W
Air Servic ST
Chifley
Tam
Mr. Baddeley
Murder Case Shrouded in Family Strife and Alibi
The Crown Prosecutor questions if the killing was smallslaughter or murder or justifiable by motive as Charles Ivan’s death unfolds amid claims of a domineering father and humiliations. An alibi for le Gallien collapses with the discovery of the victim’s coat near his home.
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Sydney
Tunslay
Charles Ivan
Ater
B. Kinkead
Reid
Gallien
Charies
Charies Visi
C.v. Rooney
le Gallien
Relic Findings Spark Pay-Roll Robbery Probe
Detectives doubt cave artifacts found by William Haivin relate to a seven year old pay- roll robbery and triple murder. Items include a money bag, stamp, dated paper, and cartridges. about 2500 dollars were stolen when the pay car exploded.
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Tydney
William Haivin
Man's Body Found in Mountain Cave
A man's body was discovered in a mountain cave where he had been playing with his brother. There were no marks of violence on the body, and investigators pursue routine checks as the case develops.
Migrants Welcomed in Australia and London Praise
Aeori lauded migrant efforts as migrants welcomed in Australia. An officer in London warned migrants about housing difficulties and job prospects, noting the challenges they would face in securing homes and finding work.
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Aeori
London
Boxer to retire in Sydney after dull Puller bout
Sydney Tuesday reports that boxer Bobby Fuller, who underperformed at Sydney Stadium yesterday, has been advised by his manager K. McQuillan to retire. The bout between Fuller and lly was described as dull and unengaging.
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Sydney
Bobby” Fuller
Sydney Stadium
K- McQuillan
Puller
Lly
Bradman to Play Victoria in March Match
Don Bradman will play for South Australia against Victoria in Adelaide in March. Proceeds go to former Test player A F Richardson. Bradman said he would like to help the game and to support Richardson while not aiming to return to Tests.
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Don Bradman
South Australia
Victoria
Adelaide
A.F Richardson
Bradman
Firetc
Cricdet
Richardson
Machine accident injures worker in Hackett woods
In Hackett a worker sustaining a severe left hand injury when caught in a wood working machine. The machine ran at 5 000 revolutions per minute, severing one finger and causing compound fractures and lacerations to two other fingers.
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Engrtimer
Hackett
CBLE
New South Wales Triumph in Dull Shield Cricket Match
New South Wales defeated Queensland by 110 runs in a subdued Dull Shield contest in Brisbane. NSW openers struggled before Moroney and Donaldson built a firm stand, with Moroney not out and Donaldson contributing 4. Queensland's bowlers Swendsen and co. shared wickets as NSW posted a modest total, then bowled Queensland out for 110 fewer.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Shieh
Briabene
Morne
Sha Donatison
Innin
Morris
Tallon
Swendmn
Moss
Swendsen
Donaldson
James
Lancastrian Flight Route Record in Indian Ocean
A Lancaster surveying route to South Africa reportedly crossed the Indian Ocean in about 34 hours, covering large distances with 30 hours of flying time and a stay in Sydney upcoming. The vessel left Sydney and was due to reach again at daybreak Sydney time, with a long measured voyage cited.
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Indian Ocean
South ‘Africa
Bydney
Forteon
Tomightia
Sydney
Porter released on bond after theft from railways
Ern est Gerald Etheridge, 37, pleaded guilty to stealing a fuel parcel valued at £8 6s from Newcastle trains in November. Sentence suspended for 13 months probation after entering good behaviour, with Etheridge’s role reported as feeding parcels on to trains between Sydney and Newcastle. Railway Detective Benham and Railways Commissioner were noted in the proceedings.
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Beenato
Iatrom Railways
Mateo
Central’ Court
Pickup
Ernest Gerald Etheridge
Pareela
Sydney
Newcast
Goote
North Syd
Benham
Queanbeyan Homes To Be Handed Over By Commissioner
The State Minister for Housing Mr Clive Evatt will visit Queanbeyan on December 18 to hand over the flat five houses constructed by the Housing Commission to the Council. Mr H C Oliphant is building 19 more homes at Yass and preparing tenders for 15 additional Queanbeyan houses.
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Clive Evatt
Queanbeyan
Housing Commission
Council
H. C. Oliphant
Commission
Yass
Griffiths Sites For Home Building Plan Mentioned
The Department of the Interior will release additional land on Stuart Street Griffith for private home building. Eighteen lots are planned in section 75 of Griffith and section 55 of Narra Sundah on high ground near a church site. Prices may exceed £2,000 with services to be added once construction restarts.
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Department of the Interior
Stuart Street
Grifith
Narra- Sundah
Nanta
Wedding of Hilda Coulton and Corporal Clare
Hilda Beatrice Coulton daughter of Mr and Mrs Coulton married Corporal Clare of the RAAF at St John’s Church. The bride wore all over lace bridal satin with a tulle veil and orange blossom coronet, attended by Joan Lawnon. The best man was Corporal Claude Newton. A Gloucester reception followed with a two tier cake and gifts.
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St. John's Church
Engl
Hilda Beatrice
P. Coulton
Fof Hall
A.C T
Fivan "Clare
Raaf
KM. Jaca
Cure Street
Rockhampton
al c
Robertson
W. R. Blackman
RAASP
Gloucester
T. Slattery
R.A.A.F
Garbutt
Metropolitan Cricket Triumph Defeats Country in Tight Race
The Metropolitan team scored 124 runs in 90 minutes to defeat Country by nine wickets with five minutes remaining on a chilly day at the ground. Metropolitan earlier made 232 in its first innings while Country was bowled out for 245 in its second. Scores show Country 245 with de Courcey 142 and Laget Serete contributing, Metropolitan 347, Yeates 3/1, and Metropolitan second innings 2/124 with Briggs 51 and Lukeman 45.
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Sydney
Metropolitan
Country
de Courcey
Ie Laget Serete
Yeates
Briggs
Lukeman
State Lottery Draws and Syndicate Winners Listed
State Lottery results announced with prize allocations for Draw No 1758 including Principal prize won by Sylvia Kelrie syndicate at Moran and Cleveland Street Chippendale and several second to fifth prizes awarded to other syndicates across Marrickville Port Kembla and surrounding areas with another draw slated for tomorrow under Lottery No 1759.
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Durhans Avenue
Rose
Sydney
Anne
Sylvia’ Kelrie
Moran
Cato
Cleveland St
Chippendale
Dilema
c/o
G.P.O
G. Broughton
Railway Street
Marrickville
C. Messiter
Bland Street
Portikembla
Aqua- Nine
Mra. P. Pathevery
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Smoky Dawson
Kitty Gill
Nence
Angel
Mouse Devel
Persil
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Carrigan
Mackcher
Porter
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Queanbeyan Homes
Griffith
Eadueuni
Viana
Gs Ligahr
Kingston
Aaecy
Manuka Pharmacy
Manuka
Canberra
the Federal Capital Press
Brandon
Tilbey
Pase
Nuffield
Nufield
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