Barrister Faces Murder Inquest Admission Details
In Melbourne a barrister James Raymond Augustine O'Keeffe was committed for trial on a murder charge after confessing to killing his wife Patricia Mary O’Keeffe at their North Melbourne home on April 0. Detectives reported he admitted the act and expressed desire for hanging, while denying responsibility for an earlier attempted attack on his daughter. The coroner’s court heard the statements and the barrister’s account of motive and financial distress.
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Hue
AU Hie
Aay
Jaumee Raymond Augustine O'Keefe
Patricia Mary O'Keete
Victoria Street
North Melbourne
Det G. de Vere
O'Keeffe
Chaye
Witey” de Vere
Okeene
OrKeelle
Mies
O'Keetto
Inspector Donnelly
Neaven
Rv, Monghan, KC
Naval prize money reminder to distribution applicants
The White Kingdom naval prize payment commissioner urged Ubal applications for distribution in the Royal Navy prize money. Applications were invited by May 31 to aid eligible claimants, with some likely Australians among the potential recipients. Qualifying service required 180 days at sea during World War II or being a next of kin of personnel killed in action, irrespective of period of service.
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White Kingdom
Erumissioner
Mee
William
Expanding Wool Markets Abroad
A historical note describes efforts to expand wool trade with Mediterranean nations, outlining technical and scientific assistance programs. It references advisers and officials including Rickey, Binns, and a Wood Bureau connection, highlighting regional collaboration and policy focus on agricultural exports.
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Splboui
Pleaeran Repub
Eton
Secretariat
Wood Bureau
New Wool Scouring Methods
Melbourne report on new wool scouring techniques cited by Dr Harald Lund of Albany California and Dr Landgren at a United Nations science meeting in New York. Tests claim improved cleaning efficiency with minimal solvent waste, though exact compositions and costs await confirmation.
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Melbourne
Harald Po Lundren
Western
Arminal Feaomin Laboratory
Albany
Hastorn
Wyndraon
Pennalyvania
Time and calendars through history and reform efforts
The extract surveys early timekeeping, calendars, and notable reforms. It mentions attempts to date Christ’s birth, ancient methods such as water clocks and pendulums, and the evolution of calendars from the Roman and Sabian to the Gregorian system. It notes shifts in Britain and Russia and the role of astronomy in time measurement.
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Jesu Chetat
Ralc
Fanieres
Absort
Ume
Bingham
Stonehenge
Baaia
Jobn Harrison
Lie Britjab
Jullus Caesar
Jilun Cressy
Pope Gregory
England
Russia
UK Librarian H White to visit U S libraries on grant
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Librarian Mr Harold White receives a three month grant from the UK Government to visit United States libraries and research institutions. He will meet leaders in librarianship administration and documentary archiving while cooperating with Smith Mundt exchange programs between nations. An American Embassy spokesman notes this phase will foster closer Australian American understanding.
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Commonwealth
Harold White
United States
Rory
Smith-Mundt Don
United Btaten
White
Austen Han
Plana
Jibraven
Reararch
Fell of Lbrary
Wdnintatrainn
Fesearen
Gavern Mank
Smith- Mundt
Balloon ascent claimed first since 1914 in Britain
London reports Charlen Dolly completed a 48 minute 8 mile balloon flight yesterday near Barkshire with three passengers. The Royal Aeronautical Society hosted the event, with notes from Pritchard and others. Dolly is believed to be Britain’s first woman to ascend since 1914.
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London
Charlen Dolly
Barkshire
Royal Aero- Inautical Society
Ira
Pritchard
Bocietys
Britain
Asc
Two Jet Pilots Killed In Crashes In New York Area
A jet plane exploded killing two pilots as it struck a house and nearby buildings. London dispatch reports the death of another Gloster Meteor pilot when his plane crashed near Sheifida at night.
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York
Abe Henle
Pita
Auoroei
Clune
Yowtenntay
Kis Uy
Acton
London
Sheifidan
Bourke Named Liberal Candidate for Kahiba Seat
Sir William James Bourke a former Labour Party member and 14 year old auctioneer from Lambton Newcastle has been chosen by the Liberal Party as its candidate for Kahiba at the State Elections in Newcastle. Bourke was previously a member of the Neutral Bay branch of the Labour Party.
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Sydney Monney
Labour Party
William James Bourke
Lambton
Newcastle
Liberal Party
Kahiba
Kahibs Inn
We Bourke
A W U Seeks Lifting of Ban on Me Gardiner
The Canberra branch of the Australian Workers Union seeks removal of a ban on member Gardiner. The central executive plans a meeting to discuss restoring office access and addressing internal discontent after Vic Kearney’s resignation. Members expressed regret and appreciation for the organiser’s work.
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A.W.U
Gardiner
Canberra
Timrauw
Inamenian
Vic Kearney
Onion Organiser
Hia Fark
YMCA Youth Leadership Course to Begin May 17
YMCA notes announce a Youth Leadership Course at the YWCA YMCA for youths and women over ten years. First meeting set for Wednesday May 17 at 7 30 pm in the FWA. Also reports on junior and senior clubs, weekly drills, and upcoming dances and chess meetups.
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YMCA
TWA
Olga
FWA
Lance
Visung Y.wic.a
Newcantlé Krea
Landlew
FALCA
Nipper Sue Ys
Pans Ymca
K. Kalunmae
P. Opie
AL Curtis
Black
K. Ben
Cook
Re Bray
YSCCA
R. Menzies
J Sraune
N. Shane
Armstrong
Jones
Hoag
J D. Murray
Beth
Weatridge
Wriday
Vetoek
Ymcaayw
Aumre- van Chmmitice
Inyltulinn
Nationn
Teroupe Oy
VWI A. Omticen
At & Pam
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Orky Taxi
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Frank Brown
Garman’s
Manuka Arcade
CLLR
Australia
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Arn
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