Money fraud case in Brisbane court details unclear
In Brisbane Monday, Penrole cites allegations that money was demanded from Lancelot Joseph Priestley by officials including the Prime Minister for Meath and a health minister. The police court heard that a ten pound sum was arranged to be sent, with testimony about office duties and approvals, but the exact transactions remain unclear.
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Brisbane
Penrole
Lancelot Joseph Priestley
Organ Smith
Meath
Hanlon
Lay
Patrick J
Pris
Econes Sps Tee
Pea Hanlon
Piieatley
Italy
Coats
Collected National Register Cards and Machine Coding Process
A detailed 1940s era workflow describes collating Personal Cards in Melbourne or Sydney, coding them into machine cards, and sending to Canberra for machine cabulation. It covers punching, column layout, serial transfer, verifications, and sorting to produce address files and related systems.
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National Register
Melbourne
Sydney
Tom
Coding
Cletha
Typlata
Cate
Canberra
Net of Gine
Asrotte
Elffey
Ose
Yobin
Lake Whet
Angels
Ana
Ultmaco
Thorn
Police Chase: Stolen Car Pursuit Through Sydney Suburbs
Detectives Wiggins and Whintley chased a suspected stolen car from Homebush through Marrickville Enmore and Balmain at high speed. The occupants fled after a collision and were later captured. The incident involved heavy pursuit, injuries, and discussion of automated card systems for data collection.
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Rydney
Wiggins
Winhtley
Repert Stream
Marrickville
Homebush
Bdxeware Road
Vic
Hutt
Youths Acquitted In Larceny Charge At Sydney Court
Cecil Bennett 19 Albert Munro 16 and Herbert Page 15 labourers were acquitted of larceny from the Australian Gallantine Company. Police alleged theft of a meter. Crown Prosecutor warned against condemning witnesses, while the defence denied the charges. The jury returned acquittal as the officer’s testimony drew scrutiny. The report ends noting a copper mine in Utah extracting 20000 annual units.
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Sydney
Cecil Bennett
Albert Munro
Herbert Page
Te ‘Australian Ganlight, Company
Ted
Jan Officar
Adenit
Oil Find Reveals Dormant Volcano in Greenland Expedition
Dr A Roeen Kewnte, leader of a Greenland expedition, announced a dormant volcano near Veu Vius Tefialy. The 100 foot high volcano was found to contain oil after a four year dormant period. A further expedition is planned for detailed examination.
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Ffugsuak
Waal
A. Roeen Kewnte
Vaal Éountey
Greenland’ Society
Roca
Veu
Unusual Double Claim Amid Melbourne Cup Talk
Melbourne article notes a bookmaker forecast of no war linked to Ajax Melbourne Cup outcome. The piece cites an odd wager stating 800 to 82 odds and reflects wartime sentiment influencing betting chatter in Melbourne on Monday.
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Melbourne
Ajax
Refugee Activities Suspended in London
The Prague correspondent reports that German authorities have ordered the suspension of the women refugee workers activities, which are largely funded by British sources.
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London
Prague
Daily Telegraph
Prisoners complain about food quality at Gawler Gaol
A damaged report from Gawler Gaol notes prisoners voicing strong discontent over the food supplied. Police later conducted investigations at Goulburn, as an inquiry by authorities was said to be underway into the alleged abuses.
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Roulburn
Gawler
Queanbeyan men remanded on theft charges after arrest
William Grant Iran 25 and Hugh Edward Young 25 were questioned at Queanbeyan Police Station and remanded to Copml Police Court for trial on breaking and entering charges. They were also charged with trespassing on railway property after statements about stealing clothing jewellery and money from Leslie John Roberts Egan of Cooma on Pride.
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Queanbeyan
Iran
William ‘Grant
Hugh Edward Young
Copml
Failway
Ater
Laslie
John Roberts Egan Direct
Cooma
Unclear medical remedy claims amid weak housework note
Fragmentary testimonial recounts relief from fatigue and constipation after using alk salts sold as a cure. Mentions improved sleep, regular bowel action, and perceived overall health gains. Lacks identifiable people, organizations, dates, or verifiable sources.
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Utah
United States
Aeae
SIH
Canberra Times
Mort Street
Braddon
A.C.T
Ng Fe
Theo
Scott
Sunshine Muir
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