Divorce Suit Admits Perjury In Endearing Letters
Mrs Mabel Agnes Ireland admitted yesterday in Divorce Court that she had written endearing letters to co respondent Gordon Bennett. Ireland said she fell in love with Bennett around August last year after her husband David Oscar Ireland petitioned for divorce on grounds of misconduct. The case was adjourned to tomorrow with both sides denying the liaison and cruelty claims.
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Bydney
Mabel Agnes Ireland
Justice Boyce
Ireland
Laird
Gordon Bennett
Bennett
David Oscar Ireland
Bennall
Mia
Pennett
Hit
Recruiting Sydney Militia Campaign Seeks 2500 Recruits
The Minister for Thecruiting Mr Jlughes said only 2 500 more recruits are needed nationwide to reach 70 000volunteer militia. So far New South Wales and Western Australia have met quotas. He noted future infantry promotions will be defined and battalions will receive anti tank rifles and anti gas guns when available.
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Sydney
Jlughes
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Western Australia
Motor cars with overseas plates spotted in Canberra
Cars bearing number plates from every state in the Commonwealth appear in Canberra streets from time to time. Though Great Britain is not unknown here, yesterday a car displaying a Honolulu plate drew much interest among observers.
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Commonwealth
Canberra
Honolulu
Farm Tragedy Labourer Committed For Trial At Inquest
Trevor John Ketly a 24 year old labourer was committed for trial after an inquest found Miss Marjorie Sommerlad 35 murdered near Tenterfield on February 4. Police evidence cited a drunken attack with an axe after she resisted advances and an attempt to assault her brother who was briefly conscious. Ketly allegedly described entering the bedroom, striking with a fist, then hitting Miss Sommerlad with an axe and later harming Eric Sommerlad before escaping by truck to Brisbane. He expressed remorse for Miss Sommerlad and claimed Eric had been kind in helping him on the farm.
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Tenterfield
Trevor John Ketly
Marjorie Sommerlad
Mise Sommerlad
Walsh and
Snowden
Kelly
Miss Sommerlad
Trie
Miss Sommertal
A.P.C
Eric Sommerlad
Brisbane
Eric
Mias Sorster
Gas Explosion Injures Eight At Melbourne Car Works
Eight men were burned in an explosion at Ide West Melbourne car works. They were treated at Melbourne Hospital. William Murphy of Fairfield suffered serious facial burns and was admitted in serious condition. The purifier had been shut off and was being planned when the blast hurling workers to the ground ignited flames.
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Melbourne
Ide West
Melbourne Hospital
Wiliam Murphy
Fairfield
Beer and Benzine Endangers Motorists On Open War declared
Wellington reports rising road deaths with 22 killed last month the highest since July. Minister for Transport Mr Semple says beer and benzine do not mix and declares open warfare on drivers who drink.
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Wellington
Mr Semple
Chandernagore the French Corner of Bengal a Colonial Enclave
A vivid portrait of Chandernagore, the small French colony near Calcutta. It notes its governance with a governor and police, a garrison, and a mixed population including Creole French families. The piece recounts its history from Fort Orleans to Napoleonic restoration, describes life at the riverfront, and marks July 14 as a French carnival day with Bastille echoes.
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Bengal
Chandernagore
Sgengal
Fort Orleans
Indlia
Chanternagore
France
Angielian
Creolca
Chandernapore
Seine
Halla
Death by own action in youth at Enmore inquest
Parramatta District Coroner returned a verdict of death by own action for 16 year old Robert John Christensen of Enmore. Christensen, a member of lore militia, shot himself with a service rifle at his home on March 1 while his mother planned to take him to a medical examination for abdominal pains.
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Sydney
Parramatta
Robert John Christensen
Enmore
Christensen
Lore Militia
Visiting Canberra with Davey Tree burgery leader in tour
Mr KK L Davey general manager of Davey Tree burgery Go Ltd San Francisco visits Canberra with his mother and brother representing a third generation of tree experts. He coordinates with forestry officials on planting and care of Australian native trees for ornamental use in California. The party tours the city, with air viewing courtesy of Canberra Aero Club before continuing to Victoria Tasmania and then by air to Hong Kong via Singapore.
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Canberra
KK. L. Davey
Davey Tree Burgery Go. Ltd
San Francisco
Davey
Khan 200
United States
California
Chiveau
Victoria
Tasmania
Singapore
Hong Kong
China Clipper
Victoria Park Stewards Suspend Mills for Careless Riding
Victoria Park stewards suspend Mills for two months after a 14.2 Handicap where Eddie's Choice ridden by Mills crossed too quickly, causing interference with Sally Gold. Results across divisions show Plasey, Dunkerry, Bravissima, and others in maiden two year old handicap with times and betting notes.
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Bydney
Victoria Park
Mills
Eddie
Sally Gold
Hawiicap
Plassey
Davidson
Dunkerry
R. Jamesi
Bravissima
Coutts
Casear
Pruning
Lady Harmila
Secret Tare
Watligundi
Charmion
Light Rhythm
Leahy Zenda
Dagmar
Lirtting
Proved
Belting
Fay
Sybil
Beau Ercil
David
Sont
Belgravia
Lappin
Lithgow
Hlonlernt
Jones
Snow Queen
W. Lappin
Woodsman
Allendale
Minnesota
John Latro
Rathlin
Thalom
Fortune
Knox
Lewis
Tyrannus
Ting
Heather
Wale Wiki
William Pil
Elearim
Pirnsen
Tad
Vandyke
Dick A Oan
Ew Park
Swing
Hetling
Tyrannnus
Hawn
Tine
Bhatt Gin
Healeys
the Kaiser
Baltw
Luppini
Pestoon
Ia. Knox
Tel-Asur
Playal Sport
Ronaldo
My Friend
Opportunist
Dependable
Bull's Choice
Maragra
Vine
Slatheon
Lappink
Laney
Beie
Ub. Lewis
Lacy Gay
Kecausa
Ben Kix
Bluebevon
Hrucus
Crvoline
Shep Chirl
Ryan
Guilible
Fellowes
Buchahee
Elusive
Silver Joan
Silent Tip
Kurrawid
Robert
Karingal
Banady
Laurel G
Meadow
Fair Warning
William
Hey
Maggie
Rosante
A. Knox
Masterpiece
Monogram
Val William
King's Cup Winner Connveys Congratulatory Message
Melbourne reports word from the King's sprin race result sent on Wednesday. The private secretary cabled the Governor-General to convey His Majesty's congratulations to Mr. Wallace Mitchell for winning His Majesty's Cup.
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Melbourne
King George
Lord Gowrie
Wallace Mitchell
V.R.C. Scratchings All Engagements and Stakes
The record notes scratchings for Hamurah and Leonard with the Leonard Stakes listed as King Gee. Details are limited to these entries and lack further context on race specifics or results.
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Hamurah
Leonard
King Gee
Canberra Football Leaders Condemn Military Bias at Meeting
The Canberra National Football League president John Mulrooney criticized Royal Military College authorities for banning Australian football. He urged national unity and fitness, asserting the sport’s value and calling the 400 Canberra players in training for national fitness.
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Military College
Australian Capital ‘Territory
Canberra
John L. Mul[Iveney
Kingston
National Football Council
Melbourne
Mulrooney
Royal Military College
Duntrown
The
Beer strike amid heat wave hits Marble Bar miners
Perth reports a heat wave with temperatures over 100 degrees. Miners at Marble Bar launch a beer strike protesting high beer prices and hotel costs at Icca hotels, aiming to press their grievances today.
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Perth
Marble Bar
Icca
Canberra Football League Suffers Through Time And Trials
The article describes reminiscences at a Canberra gathering where the Amateur Carnival in Launceston is recalled. It notes Canberra placing fourth among six, money spent on travel, and the need to restore Australian football to full public support. J H Tootell, nicknamed Father of the Game in Canberra, highlights early days and calls for revival. The meeting elected officers led by Mr J Mulrooney as President and included lifetime member R Maloney.
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Mulrooney
Launcestean
Canberra
Queensland
J. H Tootell
Tootell
Bendngs
J. 1. Mulreaney Cuinopposed
Fn M. Orr
A Chandler
J. Maloney
A. M. O Leary
G. Mahony
R. Maloney
Paris Pact Mention in Balkans Trade Talks
Fragmentary report notes France seeking agreement with Czechoslovakia as part of broader poll of German trade in the Balkans. Details are unclear and names or dates are not fully readable.
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Paris
Tuesigy
Balkans
France
Czechoslovase Et
Ousting Proceedings Against Alderman McCarthy in Botany Council
Sydney reports that John Bowen of Botany filed in Redfern Court to disqualify Alderman McCarthy under the Local Government Act amid accusations of misuse of two globes and a publication titled The J Book. Witness Leo May Flack, a town clerk, was challenged over his status, with testimony touching on suspensions and reinstatements. McCarthy claimed he received a 200 watt globe and that payments and transfers related to The J Book and other items were settled with the mayor.
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Sydney
John Carthy
Botany Council
John Bowen
Botany
Redfern
McCarthy
Leo May Flack
Equa. Ool
Metathy
Flack
Cornel
Beem
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Tata
Corner OF
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Hoogt
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College Duplex
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Howraih Flarling Bringe
Grand Trunk Road
V.R.C
Wrigley's
Wrigley
Rae
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