Accidentally Shot Mrs Tonking At Christmas Day Inquest
At Boxing Day inquest in Orange the widow Mrs Mary Agnes Tonking, 46, said she accidentally shot her husband while bird shooting on Christmas Day. Coroner and evidence opened the case with instructions that court reports would be sent to Sydney. The inquest discussed formality and the potential for written findings on available court forms.
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Orange
Mary Agnes Toaking
Shy
Conner
Ma ‘Thampeon
Trey
Sydney
Alleged Gunman Grosvenor Charged At Central Court
William Henry Charles Grosvenor aged 6 is charged with firing at Thomas Brennan with intent to murder on December 21. He faces counts for carrying an unlicensed pistol at night and assaulting Reginald Pieremont. Police prosecutor calls him a notorious gunman and notes alleged taxi drive to an address with a gun on board. Bail denied by the magistrate.
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Sydney
William Henry Charles Grosvenor
Central Police Court
Thomas James Brennan
Reginald John Pieremont
Wild
Min
Grosvenor
Ruy
Homebush Stock Sales Report From Sydney Auction
Buyers operated freely for 27,000 fee as pens at Plemington and Sydney yard reported varied cattle values. Quality described as generally good with ranges in bids including heifers and cows. prices per 10 pounds ranged from low to mid figures, with specific consignments and quotients noted for best, medium, and light lots.
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Sydney
Tami
Plem
Ington
Lambe
Hemi
Atte Neelinn
Griak
Quotalionn
A. Owen
Home Defence Drill Sees 39 Men Register for Service
In Queanbeyan on Saturday 39 men aged 21 appeared for compulsory military service examination. 98 were medically examined. four were rejected at the second camp. two temporarily unfit. Seven sought exemption. one secured exemption through reserve occupation. Captain Mantes Varo conducted the registration with Major James, Quran and others assisting.
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Queanbeyan
Mantes Varo
Quran
Weis
Martin
Cpl
Webber
Hopwood
Har
Bary
Ai McCount
Smith
University Students Face Military Training Obligation
Students at the university face compulsory or voluntary military training with options noted. Further information will be available and applicants should contact the wartime office for guidance on enrollment and eligibility.
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Studenta
Connerea
University
Cotteg
Miliia
Banthnandirrs
Xayleeks
Kendall Ailey Swimming Championship Preview
Fragmented text hints at a February or March swimming championship with Australian records and notable names Kendall Ailey and Anil White. Details are garbled but suggest a midweek event in Los Angeles with morning sessions and record implications.
Queensland Rain Begins Weekend Weather Outlook
Wet conditions loom as a front moves across Queensland. Local forecasts warn of heavy downpours and possible flooding in coastal and inland areas. Residents are urged to prepare for rain from Friday through the weekend with potential travel disruptions.
Cycling and Athletics Meet Resumes at Bark Track
After Christmas break Queanbeyan clubs restarted at Bark track on a wet Sunday. Despite rain and withdrawals, several events were completed with Tom Stapies winning the half and one mile double in cycling while junior and handicap races covered the rest, including junior scratch events and ladies and juvenile handicaps.
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Queanbeyan
Tule
Bark
Tom Stapies
God Zoom
Credit Sentor
RR. Pepper
T. Stapies
Armsrong
P Rogers
McInnow
T. Blaplen
Bsely
Britten
Rpopper
Abe Ely i
Rte
Ash Bece
R. Gareth
Rogers
D. Armateons
Mies
Tharwa thumps Rovers as Jeffries captures eight for 66
Jeffries of Tharwa dominates with eight for 66 bowling and leads the innings. Queanbeyan Rovers struggle to 72 all out while Tharwa’s batting lineup features spells by Spellacy and Seery among others.
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Jeffries
Tharwa
Queanbeyan Rovers
On the Air To Day A Broadcast Schedule Fragment
The listing shows a dense, era style radio schedule with numerous programs across music, news, talks, and features. It notes stations and times, with multiple artists, hosts, and show titles interwoven in a chaotic OCR fragment. The readable items include music blocks, news bulletins, and entertainment segments featuring various performers and topics.
Wage Reduction Move Linked to Lay Adjustments
Melbourne reports a proposed wage adjustment tied to layoff reductions as courts weigh the quarterly cycle and costs. The notice notes changes affecting workers at Hivinie Mure and related pay updates, with details pending formal adjudication.
Comforts for Soldiers Co-ordination Efforts of States
Sydney Monday report on an Australian Comforts Fund to be arranged by representation of all states to determine methods of fixed quotas for supplying comforts requested by the Canberra missioners. The article notes national coordination and subsequent appeals.
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Sydney
Buatex
Mehaurne Losmatraw
Ue Jenma
T He Ali
Rheumatism Cure Ad Promises Lasting Relief
A reader recalls long battled rheumatism and credits Krauchen Sails with curing years of pain. He describes taking a remedy praised for stimulating liver kidneys and digestion to restore health. The claimant asserts improved strength, reduced pain, and ability to work in building projects after daily use.
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Tito
Krasehen Bally
Krwaahen Bate
Reanne
Waytingy
Canberra Factory Activity After Christmas Closure
Canberra focuses on government factories and development camps in Braddon Turner and Kingston as construction accelerates. The period notes significant activity at the Patent Office and KAAP Building, with attention to local workplaces and ongoing projects.
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Christmias
Canberra
Braddon
Turner
Kingston
Putman
Railway Unrest Forces Breaker Hill Section Strike
Sydney reports railway workers on the Broken Hill line threaten a stoppage tied to wage disputes and court rulings. Officials say the strike could extend for over a year, with crews set to refuse service on the Broken Hill and Eveyoe route starting tonight.
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Broken Hill
Sydney
Manin Ile
Eveyioe
Teailways
Linton
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