Pyjama Girl Murder Trial Opens in Melbourne
The trial of Antonio Agostini for the murder of his wife Linda Agostini in Carlton, August 1934, opens with debate on an alleged police statement to Agostini. The judge rules the statement admissible with witnesses to testify, finding no clear threat or promise. The jury is recalled after extended voir dire as 22 challenges are noted.
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Melbourne
Antonio Agostini
N.3
Mackay
Justice Lowellday
Agostini
Linda Agostini
Carlton
OW. Fario
Mr. Mackay
Faz
J. M. Cusaen
Crown Atte
Latrobe
Arnold
Mr. Cousens
Crown
Will
Blanket output falls in New South Wales production
A Sydney report states blanket production fell sharply in New South Wales during the war. The inquiry notes two Victoria firms raised output while others dropped about 50 percent. supply shortages hit the state hard, with national demand prioritised.
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Sydney
Moruay
Anthony Worderts
Lewishmant
South Australian
Drought Shrinks Australian Wool Clip Since War
Sydney reports drought reduces the current season’s Australian wool clip. Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes postwar output is the smallest since 1943 14 43, with past totals exceeding 3.6 million bales. Conditions point to a substantial decline in production.
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Sydney
Uoder
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
State Lottery Sydney Third and Fourth Prizes Listed
The major lottery results show Third Prize No 44599 to Luckie Bill Syndicate Rh McKie of North Strathfield and Fourth Prize No 36480 to One Syndicate Al Calvin of Punchbow The Second Prize No W672 was won by Bonus Syndicate Ao Rule 10 Frampton Avenue Marrickville with Lucky 13 Syndicate Mrs FE Roberts of Marrickville at 83 Edinburgh Road Marrickville. Lottery No 168 will be drawn on Wednesday morning.
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Sydney
Luckie Bill
Rh. McKie
Concond Road
North Strathfield
al CL. Calvin
Frampton Av
Marrickville
YMCA Screenings Highlighted Sex Education Program
About 600 people attended a Civic Theatre screening of the film Damaged Golda organized after a recent YMCA sex education lecture series. A March of Time segment on child delinquency showed YMCA youth work, and the event featured schools used outside hours to provide supervised activities. Mr M J Moir, Canberra Theatres manager, donated the theatre and services.
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Civic Theatre
Golda
British Empire Filme
America
Y.M.C.A
M. J. Moir
Canberra
Recognition of Militiamen in Wartime Service
In Sydney on Monday Lt. General Gordon Bennett supported awarding medals to militiamen who served in Britain and Canada during the last war. He commented on agitation by Queensland and NLW branches for Returned Soldiers League membership for militiamen. Bennett noted many were too young for the AIF and joined the Militia, later entering the AIF.
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Sydney
Ausipotina Coidien
Broome
Ubia
Britain
Caio
Gordon Bennett
Queensland
Nlb.w
Returned Soldiers League
Bennett
A.lf
Second
AIF
Tine EU
Red Cross Canberra Appeals Totals and Stall Contributions
The Canberra Red Cross appeal lists latest contributions with totals from Prey and individual stalls at Civic Centre Kingston and Manuka. Notable donors include WRANS YWCA WAAAFS and local figures, raising a grant of £6,320 with various small donations.
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Red Cross
Canberra
RED Cross Prey
Civic Centre
Manuky
Kingston
Doubtful Maimee Valley Race Meeting Sees Ballot
The fate of the Maimee Valley race meeting scheduled for Saturday will be decided by a ballot of tramway members. They vote on supplying labor, with results expected Thursday. Acceptances will be confirmed Wednesday in a call for a favourable verdict. Mr Ho Bell Bell, chairman of the Tramways Board, warned no services would be offered if the tram returns fail.
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Melbousng
Maimee
Tramway
Ereo
Hace Fcome
Kiewi
Tranways Board
Ho BL Bell
Moone Vielley
Homebush Stock Sale Sydney Market Report
Monday at Flemington Saleyards saw steady competition for 32 151 sheep and lambs with little change from last week. Cattle supplies were lighter with 1 263 head, buyers selecting. Wethers 44s, ewes 29s lambs 41s hoggets 37 6d. prime bullocks £22. med £18 10s. prime cows £16 10s. med £12 10s. prime beef bullock 60s. steer 54s. cow 45s.
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Sydney
Flemington
Wethers
Sydney sheep and wool market update with varied prices
The Sydney sales report shows firm sheepskin values and mixed wool prices from best cross breds to common wools. Hides calfskins and yearlings carried late prices while rabbit skins and furs range from 1d to 27d per pound. overall market averages edged higher.
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Sydney
Winchcombe Carson Lid
Adortan Wins National Court Tennis Championship
In Detroit Sunday the National Court Tennis Championship concluded with Francisco Segura of Ecuador defeating Bill Talbert of Indianapolis. The final score was 6-3 2-6 7-5 6-8 6-4.
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Kou Adortan
Detroit
Francisco Segura
Ecuator
Bill Talbert
Indianapolis
Radar term banned for commercial use in gazette notice
The Commonwealth Gazette last night prohibited commercial use of the radio location term RADAR. It barred its use in connection with any trade, business calling or profession.
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Lorder
Commonwealth
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