Murder charges heard at Sydney Central Police Court
Two murder cases were mentioned within minutes at the Central Police Court in Sydney on Boxing Day. Cyril Parsons, a laborer, is accused of murdering William Edwards of Yarra Bay on December 4. His defence argues the killing was accidental and that Parsons hardly knew the deceased. The magistrate granted remand despite peculiar circumstances before the next case of Mary.
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London Christmas Quiet as Homes Hold Celebrations
Christmas in London passed with streets empty and shops closed as residents stayed home. Bells were muted and public life paused while families shared fireside meals and church bells barely rang. The King and Queen attended services, later gathering for a quiet royal Christmas, with reports from Paris and Rome noting mild weather and similar peace.
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Quiet Xmas in Canberra as broadcasts mark holiday eve
A fragmented report describes a subdued Canberra Christmas with sparse crowds and a busy Christmas Eve. Voices from London to Melbourne mention holiday programming while Canberrans enjoy church services, shops closing after a last-minute rush, and warm community greetings. Weather is cool and calm, with families at home and Salvation Army carolers touring the area.
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Meneen Tam Realty Internation
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No Christmas Peace in Chaco War Rages Across Holidays
Disrupted Christmas across Chaco fronts as Paraguayans and Bolivians clash amid bombardments. Explosions hit dining room and window, several injured including children. Reports from south of Rio de la Plata describe ongoing fighting and calls for a temporary ceasefire.
Archbishop Kelly Makes Favourable Progress in Sydney Hospital
In Sydney Lew Sham hospital Archbishop Kelly continues to improve after pneumonia from a chill at St Mary's Basilica. Staff report no infection hospital wide while hundreds phone daily from denominations across Australia seeking updates. Messages pour in from New Zealand and other places as telegrams flood in. doctors note he remains conscious though recovery slowed by the illness.
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Lewsham Hospital
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Australia
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Gabler
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Aela
Death in Melbourne Freezer at Butter Co operative prem
The body of H. J. Mule aged 64 a Butter Inspector from Northcot was found in the freezing chamber of the Victorian Butter Factory Co operative Company premises at Victoria Dock. It is believed he may have died after a long wait in the chamber with the temperature around 20 degrees below zero, investigators unsure if death was instantaneous or due to freezing.
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Melbourne
H. J. Mule
Northcot
Polo Players Injured During Victoria Water Polo Trip
A group from Victoria water polo team visiting Bydnay were injured while walking near Clovelly. Hector Darcy fell 26 feet, fracturing his leg and sustaining head injuries, with ambulances finding it hard to reach him. Three Troy friends, Max Watson 17 Howald Michael 1 and Norman Granwa 2%, were whipped of the micks and badly cut and bruised by rocks before reaching the shore and hospital care.
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Crowds At Auckland Racing Club Meet With Duke Visit
A large Auckland crowd gathered at the Auckland Racing Club summer meeting, held to day's midweek date. The Duke of Gloucester attended, receiving a warm reception, while reinforcements were needed to keep spectators from encroaching on the street.
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Auckland Racing Club
Streck
Duke of Gloucester
London Art Union Swindle Fines MPs and Officials
In Glasgow Sheriff Court and London proceedings, Herbert Mans and W P Templeton both MPs were fined £60 and £25 respectively with default imprisonment for a coal and lottery scheme linked to the Beheal of Art Union. Ex-Councillor Thomas Luckenzie and Mary Ann Gostett faced charges as the scheme appears to have defrauded subscribers and misused funds. Moon led the venture as organizer amid drawn out investigations into bank deposits and missing payments.
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W. P. Templeton
Thomas Luc
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Macdonald
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40 Hour Week Debate Reaches Italy
Rome reports Elanor Clanetti head of the Jandal Workers Federation says a 40-hour week has begun to take root and could be permanent. He estimates it has already created work for Italy's one million unemployed and will eventually provide more jobs.
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Elanor Clanetti
Jandal Workers’ Federation
Italy
Rescue at Narrabeen Ends Well After Near-Drowning
A man named Romald Bawysr, 30, was pulled from Narrabeen surf after being washed out by a strong current. Lifeguards revived him with artificial respiration for about half an hour, and he survived.
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Narrabeen
Romald Bawysr
No Diamonds for Italy No Diamonds for Rome
The importation of diamonda into Maly has been forbidden. The notice appears dated Wednesday and reports a prohibition on diamond imports to Italy and Rome context.
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Rome
Victoria's Win Sparked by Oldfield Sporting Gesture
In a Sheffield Shield match at Melbourne Victoria edged New South Wales after heavy rain. Oldfield continued the innings to allow Victoria to chase 39 for victory, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
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Melbourne
Oldfield
Victoria
New South Wales
Unclear cricket innings and mixed historical notes
The text mixes a cricket match report with fragmented historical commentary. It recalls Chipperfield and Kippax at bat, noting scores and moments, then abruptly shifts to a New York Times discussion of Christmas rites and a German Labour Service camp parade with references to Christianization, holy fire, and political figures. The overall piece lacks a coherent narrative.
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Berlin
New York Times
Mleciad
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Te ‘Chlet
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Rhuiseire
Bertie
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Cricket match report with scattered OCR text
Incomplete cricket score notes show players O'Brien OldReid Darling and Bundeles Wallis Mtyeca with various overs and wickets. Mentions of Australia champion Silpe Landémerwupaper and Victoria victory by two wickets with Perry in form amid scattered names and phrases.
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Wedhauday
Cabinet Eyes Quota Deal with Britain for Australia Meat
A special Federal Cabinet meeting Friday considers a temporary meat quota. Ministers may back a quota if Britain assures Australia will get preferential treatment over Argentina in next year’s meat policy framing.
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Melbourne
Australia
Australia Faces Cabinet showdown on postwar trade limits
Tomorrow's Melbourne cabinet meeting weighs Australia’s stance on voluntary trade restrictions. Cabinet friction centers on adherence to a principle, past precedent, and potential fallout for relations with Britain and other dominions. Ministers fear a new restriction could tax Dr Page and the Country Party while aiming to preserve goodwill with the Motherland.
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Two Drownings in New Zealand River Tragedy
In Auckland area two men, Lowrie a 29 year old farmer and Bush, 26, drowned while swimming in a river near Wallinesford Bush. Lowrie struggled to release his grip after a grip failed. Bush resurfaced but could not be saved. The witnessing wife and two children of Lowrie and Bush’s sister watched in horror unable to assist.
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Lowrie
Wallinesford Bush
Lowreda
Bush
Gush
Child murder case shocks Albury as suspect named
Police arrest 23 year old Laas eeyne Stevens in connection with the murder of a newborn child found in a ceiling cavity. Detained suspect identified the victim’s face in a tense interrogation, with investigators linking the grim scene to recent local disturbances. The probe centers on Saee See and Seon Taamontho, details remain under official review.
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Laaseeyne
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