Westminster emblems to adorn Canberra public buildings
A lion and unicorn carved in stone from the Houses of Parliament in Westminster have been presented to the Commonwealth at the request of Commonwealth Librarian Kenneth Tinnis after his London visit. The relics will be placed at Parliament House and the National Library in Canberra, adding English arms and stone shields to interior decor.
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Westminster
Canberra
England
Commonwealth
Kenneth Tinns
London
Perliament House
National Library
Wetminster
TRAIN DRIVER EVIDENCE IN LEVEL CROSSING INQUEST
Sydney inquest heard train fireman Wil fia Windsor describe motorists actions at a level crossing as drivers sometimes pull up or dash across. The lorry carrying Erle Darcy Clive Darcy and Archibald Grace died when struck by an empty coal train on September 18. Train driver Samuel March said he could not see the oncoming vehicle, and he said he had no blame to attach to the train driver, insisting the deaths were incidental.
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Sydney
Wilfia Windsor
Amaah
St Consnock
Erle Darcy
Clive Darcy
Archibald Gracis
Samuel March
Engin March
King George
Dean
Death by Own Action in Inquest Over Edward Ryan
A coroner’s inquest concluded Edward Joseph Ryan, 38, died by his own action after his uncle Thomas Hammond heard him threaten suicide. Hammond testified that on September 18 in the kitchen Ryan showed a bottle, lit a fire, and left. Two minutes later Ryan moaned. the bottle lay on the ground as Hammond found him.
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Sydney
Edward Joseph Ryan
Thomas Hammond
Winoas
Interstate Thief Sentenced To 34 Years In NSW
Sydney court hears judge call Thomas Brown incorrigible as he receives 34 years for receiving pearls worth £400 stolen from a Ballgove home. Police say Brown, 60, has prior convictions across New South Wales and Western Australia.
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Sydney
Thompson
Thomas Brown
Brown
New South Wales
Australis
Western Australis
C. of E. Girls' Grammar School Fete
Keen enthusiasm from a large helper group backs the fete at the school next Saturday afternoon in the main hall. Her Excellency Lady Inasce will open at 3 p.m. with many stalls offering novelty goods and value. Special afternoon teas and a milk bar add refreshment while admission remains free.
Frauds by Trickster Electrician Sentenced in Sydney Case
Judge Thompson called the fraud one of the most contemptible seen. Frank Kind, 52, an electrician, was jailed for two years for larceny by deception after deceiving Miss Doris Victoria Fox to part with £82 and her shop assets. He claimed to own a wireless microphone and a pending patent, urging loan payments as orders supposedly came from GPO and wireless firms. Miss Fox had already lost her life savings and her business due to the ruse.
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Sydney
Thompson
Bea Jelona
Frank Kind
Trick
Misa Fox
G.P.O
Miss Fox
Kind
Y W C A Notes and Club Activities Preview
Tonight Rev W J Edwards to present an illustrated lecture on Enguah Cathedrals A further coin collection will be taken at the entrance On Tuesday Kla Ora Club at Dapticon decorated and painted the club room Dance planned for November 2 at Duntroon Hall Blue Triangle Cricket Association anticipates Engilan women's team visit Association matches begin next Saturday W C A v Westridge C B G G v Duntroon Westlake v Hall Ground of first named team Play Schedule Open mall invitation dance Friday October 5 for W C A members Kinkunma and Query Clubs combined had small attendance Members look forward to oxy gay Umest on Thursday October 25 Ambassadors Dance Band to provide music Next Members Night October 18 R A Brolnowski to lecture on The Roaring Fifties
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W. J. Edwards
Enguah
Kla Ora Club
Dapticon
Duntroon
Blue Triangle Cricket Association
Engilan
W.C.A
Kinkunma
Query
Sach Club
Tha
Steamers Battered in North Atlantic Storms
British freighters Ainderty and Millpool were battered by mid Atlantic storms. Both ships reported hull damage and sails torn. The Cunard liner Aulaniala was reported speeding to the Millpool’s aid.
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New York
Ainderty
Millpool
Tedio
Cunard
Fatal lapses at Winwick rail crash inquest
Signalman Frank admitted forgetting to send a signal after 10 persons were killed in the Winwick railway smash in Lancashire. He had 43 years as a signalman and 21 years in the Winwick box handling 310 trains daily. A verdict of misadventure was recorded after the inquest heard he recalled the signal being given but failed to warn the other line.
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London
W. Bleur
Winwick
Warington
Lancashire
Tnd
Wlnwick
Verdict on motor collision over £506 damages
A jury awards £506 14s 6d to Reg Lloyd Rowe against Leslie Edwards after a July 2, 1938 collision at Pyrmont Row where a lorry struck him injuring him. Previous 1933 and 1939 rulings noted the award inadequate, prompting an appeal. the High Court granted a new trial on damages in part.
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Sydney
Reg Lloyd Rowe
Leslie
Edwards
Acc
Pyrmont Row
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