Freak Storm Triggers House Collapse and Narrow Escape
A two storey house collapsed during a freak tropical storm in East Sydney as a woman walking nearby was trapped. A pilot, Ostear Puller, and others reported debris showers and severe weather with water spouts off Palm Beach and high winds. A nearby man, Martha Wile 170, narrowly survived after bricks fell, while several people were injured in the chaos and taken to hospital.
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Aydndy
Ostear Puller
Masic Aviation
Sydney
Rom Bay
Subern
Derwilng
Brin
Palace
Rose Bay
Palm Beach
Forbes Trial Nears End in Crown Court Proceedings
Sydney reporters describe a courtroom session as the Crown's case against Forbes continues. Prosecution alleges forgery involving Douglas Bush and Fortes officials, with Bush facing possible admission of forgery during the defense argument. The judge plans to conclude proceedings today or tomorrow.
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Sydney
Father Used Beating on Daughter Brisbang Case Dismissed
A court dismissed charges against Otto Kickbush a VDC member accused of beating his 14 year old daughter with a rubber strap after she dated American servicemen. Judge Mnyvett said the decision did not determine if the father was right or wrong and urged stronger parental control to reduce trouble.
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Brisbang
Otto
Kickbush
VDC
P. “Y. Mnyvett
Mr. Knyvett
Miller fined in Wollongong for failing to secure workers' compensation
In Wollongong on Monday Norman Manes was fined £100 for failing to take out workers' compensation insurance after losing his sawmill. The court noted he was broke and would struggle to pay the fine and related costs to the Department of Labour and National.
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Wollongong
Baring
Norman Mance
Manes
Department of Labour and National
Australian Potato Subsidy Payments Grow Across States
February 8 report shows subsidies totaling £10,600,000 paid by the Australian Potato Committee. New South Wales received £440,188,200 for elves and services, with other states listed: South Australia £232,201, Queensland £172,206, Victoria £666,534, Western Australia £98,289, Tasmania £22,620. The 1944–45 risk and price data indicate higher postwar terms. the committee justified wartime wartime measures to boost production and ensure even distribution.
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Sydney
Australian Potato Committee
New South Wales
Sidrin
Queensland
Atantralia
Weals
Australia
Wan
Loma
Scully
Flight Penalty Sparks Controversy at Rand ck Racing Meet
Reported on Saturday the racing event at Rand ck saw a harsh penalty for Flight amid controversy over a nose rule interpretation. Owner Mr. Crowley announced the decision and noted Flight will race in Bamcaster Handtea with Bibs, while several horses including Bir Neith and Court Neith were in demand for the Sydney Cup and related engagements.
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Sydney
Rand Ck
Wraight-Tor-Age
Bamcaster
Crowley
Tople Bolg Rlleve
Tople Bolg Rlleve of ‘Tribal, Warlock, Qytthem Knight
Hall Brand
Kuree
Goose Boy
Lord Neith
Boha
Liquor Seizure in Miltons and Court Hearing
Police seized wines spirits and bottles bearing labels of imported whisky at two Miltons shops in December. The 7A Court heard breaches of the Distillation Act with several suspects named. Inquiries continue into the origin of a March 9 fire causing about 4000 damage at Kingaten store with the coroner finding no blame.
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Sydney
Milton'e Pete
William Branley Wi Srhoure
Joan Knight
Charles Waterhouss
William Waterhoung
Yaa Ut
Ager
Piri
Randy
Gooda
Maid Charl
William
Waterrowse
Ryan
Gamble Walt
Tomoneern
Tore
Kingaten
Soan
Gol J.T. H. Good Guin
Prices Fixed for Horsemeat in New South Wales
The Commonwealth Fives am aisaloner Professor Copland yesterday fixed maximum selling prices for horseflesh in New South Wales at 3d per pound wholesale and 4 1b per pound retail. He said if necessary, action would follow in other states and noted rationing increased use of horseflesh for dog feeding. Enquiries are proceeding across states to establish a satisfactory price basis and a review may occur as the trade stabilises.
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Professor Copland
New South Wales
Copland
Freault
Lonelier serviceman aids wounded traveler in tram mishap
In an early Monday incident a lone serviceman helped a passenger after a tram fall. Both parties collapsed to the road but were uninjured in the mishap.
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J. B. Youngs
Kingston and Civic Centre
Knitters
Lincoln Mills Thistledown Blanket Wool
J & Young Pty. Ltd
Hare
Cusack's
Washington
Arizona
Chicago
Menuine
Cusacks Great Furniture Store
Kingston
Fe Vanes
Complexio Lla
Weleo
Cosmero
LUX
Bla Metorologiet
Forbes
Miller
Homebush Stock Sale
Rtaklhas
Energy Matiral
Kruacher
Rover
Olvoid
EGLAR
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