Man’s death by own action at Adelaide detective office
A sensational sequel to an inquiry into the disappearance of Mary Edson 22 ends with her husband Lawrence Edson 28, a tram conductor, shooting himself in the temple after a police statement. He died two hours later. Edson and his wife, long separated, were linked to letters from Melbourne and Knoxville. Detectives now search the Knoxville garden and have obtained statements from a neighbour about threats to murder. A ring from a woman believed promised to marry Edson was taken as evidence.
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Adelaide
Mary Edson
Lawrence Edson
Hemet
Aira
Edson
Knoxville
Snorville
Omeo
Anying
Strong
Edlgon
Freehold Property Sale At Byalla Near Gunning
Mr W Wheatley of Goulburn announces absolute sale of 2529 acre freehold property owned by Mr H W Medway at Byalla 15 miles from Gunning and 0 miles from Goulburn. Improved with weatherboard house woolshed dip yards and subdivided grazing paddocks. about 70 acres cultivated and fully watered. Carrying capacity 2500 sheep plus large stock. Further details in advertising columns.
Stars to entertain athletes at 1932 Los Angeles games
The Olympic Committee plans nightly open air theatre in the Olympic Village from July 30 to August 14 1932 featuring top film stars led by Louis B Mayer. A different group of actors will appear each evening with music and screenings for male athletes. Women athletes at USC housing will receive similar entertainment.
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Los Angles
Louis B. Mayer
Olympic Village
University of Southern California
Canberra Office Statement by Federal Capital Press
Printed and published by C. J Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at the registered office in Ainslie Canberra.
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C. J Shakespeare
Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd
Ainslie
Canberra
Wool Outlook Signals Difficult German Situation Amid Market Shifts
The Sydney report notes a strong wool market with fine wools advancing while medium and coarser crossbreds lag. It cites German monetary woes dampening top prices in Bradford and expects the aus Australia market to steady if war debt agreements ease continental uncertainty, with the new selling season opening August 31 in Sydney.
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London
Cotiauim
Merinea
Bradford
Yorkshire
Guruaimng
Tops
Great Britain
Australia
Germany
Commonwealth
Queensland
Natons
Sydney
Princess wins appeal over millions in Indian estate claim
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council allowed the appeal of Rani Chhatra Ku ch Devi, an Indian princess and sole survivor of the rajah’s four wives. The case, over a life interest in the Mumnagar Raj estate and other properties, stems from a 1912 death and long Indian court litigation.
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Privy Council
Rani
Chhatra Kuch Devi
Rujar
Rammar
India
Bite Rajah
Nepal
Benares
Hunares
Communists Denounced by Women in Sydney Conference
In Sydney a conference of women trainees denounced Communist doctrines as dangerous. A motion claimed the Communist International and its Moscow-linked Third International affiliate organize in education services and influence workers, presenting a feared inter national reach and menace to society.
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Sydney
Spenkern
Sane Democries League
Communist International
Third International
Moscow
Australia's Courage in Present Crisis
Lord Stradbroke presiding at the British Empire League praised Australia's parallel courses in meeting an unprecedented industrial and productive crisis. He urged closer imperial cooperation and urged financiers to regard the Empire as a whole, not dominion by dominion, and criticized financial discrimination.
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London
Lord Stradbroke
British Empire League
Australia
Escapees From Mental Hospital Near Hawkesbury River
Three young men escaped from a mental hospital on Hawkesbury River last night and were sighted near 7 am this morning. They are believed to be headed toward Newcastle.
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Sydney
Hawkesbury River
Newcastle
Heedful Attendee Trade At Lamington Sheep Sale
Buyers operated freely for 87 000 sheep and lambs at Lamington saleyards. Market steady with moderate offerings and best cattle prices around 30 shillings per hundredweight. lambs, sheep, and cows showed varied rates with some dips from recent levels.
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Sydney
Lamington
Lamba Wera
Waals Mondhy
Acarce
NSW team to visit Canberra for August exhibition matches
A four player team from the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association will visit Canberra late August to play exhibition matches on Manuka courts. Notable players include Marty Hopman, Jim Willard, W. McGrath, and Norman Brown. The program features several grades of pennant clashes and a walkover noted for Northbourne I versus Kingston I.
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New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association
Canberra
Marty Hopman
Astralia
Jim Willard
New South Wales
W. McGrath
Norman Brown
Sydney
Manuka
Kington II
Northbourne I
Acton
Ginninderra
Kingston I
Manwka
Reid
Forrest
Braddon
Northbourne
Kingston
Forrest L
Ainslie If
Ainsiie T
Uradidon
A Lye
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Jacquord
Greenland
Kanebo
THE
Canberra Times
Detective
Goulburn
WOOL
Outlook
vAralla
Antoine
Paris
Madame
RUE Cambon
Austraia
Homebush Stock Sales
Broadway
Worral
TRAC
Snow’s
Lai
City
Snow’s Men’s Wear Store Kingston
Cou Ene
Drltain
Joseph Re
Corth
Ainbbeal Phadel
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