Armed Bandit Assaults Mail Carrier On Hazy Road
Melbourne reports a clash on a lonely road as mail carrier Fitzgibbon recalls grappling with an armed robber near Bendigo Post Office. The thief struck Fitzgibbon with a heavy tool but the carrier held on, describing the assailant as about 89 years old and wearing vague details.
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Melbourne
Joseph
Fiteribbon
Tial Carvir
Bendigo
Pitygibbon
Howe
Fitagibbon
Fitzgibbon
Willys-Overland Sets Endurance Speed Record at Dry Lake
A stock 1939 Willys-Overland coupe established a 1,928 mile endurance record at Rosamount Dry Lake, averaging 80.03 mph in a four hour test. Officials from the American Racing Association oversaw times and distances, confirming engine and chassis robustness amid high speed scrutiny.
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Rosamount Dry Lake
Lanchas USA
Messrs. W. B. Freebody Pty. Ltd
Canberra
Queanbeyan
Asepco
American Racing Association
Police Association Seeks Inquiry into Appasis Act
At the annual conference in Sydney the Police Association urged creation of a select committee to review and revise the Police Appasis Act. Dissatisfaction with the Government attitude toward dismissed policemen who appealed and won their cases sparked the discussion.
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Sydney
Ha Police Association
Poilormen
Missing launch search continues with no success
From Brisbane on Thursday the missing Nerids launch carrying 11 men and a youth remains unfound. Despite six aeroplanes and several launches, no sign of the craft has been located as hopes for rescue fade.
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Brisbane
Nerids
Australia Sees Sugar Export Quota Boost by International Council
The Minister for Customs Mr Lawson said the International Sugar Council unanimously approved an additional export quota of 7 882 long tons for Australia before August 31 lifting the total to 448 088 tons. This boost comes amid higher export values aided by improved world supplies.
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Lawson
International Sugar Council
Australia
Australis
International War Council
Sugar quota increase for Britain approved in London
London reports the International Sugar Committees unanimously raised Britain's sugar quota by 183205 tons with Australia allotted 28390 tons. The decision, announced Wednesday, expands supply though exact allocation details beyond these figures remain.
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London
International
Australan
Professional Stowaway Convicted in Wellington Court
Alan Thomas a 37 year old civil engineer admitted being a professional stowaway. He was convicted of traveling without ticket, placed on probation, and ordered to pay 5 pounds costs after the liner Niagara brought him ashore. Thomas said he traveled from England to Colombo four times without coat by surrendering to the captain who hired him for passage and he named other stowaways.
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Wellington
N.Z
Alan Thomas
Niagara
America
Thomas
England
Colombo
Reichsbank Shares Readied for Treasury Certificates
Berlin reports the Bourse forbids dealings in Reichsbank shares. It is believed they will be converted into Treasury certificates with restrictions on sale.
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Reichsbank
Berlin
Rechsbank
Ite
Treasury
German Goods Dumping Legislation Considered in Australia
The Government debated stopping subsidized German goods flooding Australia with an upcoming bill. Customs Minister Lawson said the issue was raised in the House of Representatives. Former Customs Minister White proposed adding an extra duty equal to the export subsidy.
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Customs
Lawson
House of Representatives
White
Commonwealth
Jockey Remounts to Lead After Fall at Kemble Grange
In the Maiden Handicap at Kemble Grange, Joyland led from the start after jockey L. Brakes fell from Foyland but remounted quickly. The first race start was delayed several minutes due to trains from Bydney arriving late.
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Sydney
Kemble Grange
Foyland
L. Brakes
Joyland
Bydney
Tram conductors in 12 months for coin distribution
Sydney Quaker Sessions judge Markell jailed two tram conductors for 12 months each after finding they acted as distributors for Sidney Cavanagh. Detective Walker said the pair supplied coins to tram passengers and other offenders, with 3 percent alleged for the maker.
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Sydney
Sidney Cavanagh
Markell
Walker
Army Leader to Visit Finland Feels Invitation Accepted
London reports General Sir Walter Kirke, former Territorial Army head, will visit Finland after early ties noted. He plans a short trip leaving on the next batt day.
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Finland
London
Falen
Walter Kirke
Diector
Territorial Army
Battay
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