New Commander Named for Melbourne Flotilla
The Naval Board appoints Commander Morrow DSO AN to replace Captain H M Bur ell RAN as Deputy Cadet of the Naval Melbourne flotilla. Melbourne HQ launches a plan requiring aircraft members to hold proficiency certificates detailing flying experience and service rate. The scheme, in conjunction with the Department of Civil Aviation, applies to flying control officers as well, who must carry certified ratings.
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Melbourne
Naval Board
Morrow
H. M. Burell
R.A.N
Naval
Department of
Civil Aviation
English girl to share in estate of New Zealand grocer
An English girl, Marah Alison Collins, is expected to inherit part of a New Zealand grocer Robert Green’s estate after his death in 1884. A drawn out intestate fight has left the fortune in dispute among cousins and potential descendants, with the likely beneficiary to be the surviving cousin once claims are resolved. Reginald Hall, 22, of Kogarah, was killed in a fall from a crowded electric train near Tempe Sydney tonight.
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Zealand
Wellington
New Zealand
Robert Green
Gateehead
England
Green
Marah Alison Collins
Spee
Bally
Mise
Kathleen Hodgins
New Zeaand
Wiliam
James
Sydney
Reginald Hall
Kogarah
Tempe
Cat Out of Bag Dispute Over Allied Japan Control
The article discusses criticism of Gen MacArthur’s occupation policy and Allied control in Japan, with observers in the United States and Japan questioning democracy claims and the Emperor’s role. It warns of a potential anti Japan campaign and cites Dean Atcheson as a mouthpiece for policy disagreement. The piece also notes political tensions and uncertainty in Tokyo. In Australia, officials report harmless cattle ticks found at Alice Springs, easing fears about cattle from the Northern Territory and outlining control measures for movement by rail and road.
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Dean Atcheson
MacArthur
Japan
Tokyo
McMahon Bail
United States
Bydney
Alice
Graham
Ing
South Australia
Br. Graham
Northern Territory
Cockburn
Painter's Miraculous Escape From Bondi Fence Fall
Sydney report: Charles Betaven, 36, of Bon Painter, fell from the top of a two storey building at Bondi onto a 40 spiked fence today and survived with a fractured thigh and an injured eye. His foot struck the iron fence hard, breaking a spike. He suffered the ground impact but escaped death.
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Sydney
Thurada
Charles Betaven
Bondi
Four Sugar Mills May Close Down Townsville Action
Shipping bottlenecks threaten four sugar mills in Townsville with closure as authorities report 3,500,000 tons of sawn timber and 37,000 tons of sugar awaiting shipment. Weather and port congestion cited as core causes affecting export timelines.
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Brisbane
Townsville
Calms
Constable Charged With Wife Murder in Sydney Inquest
In Sydney Bondi case Constable William Cable faces murder charges after his wife Mrs A F Cable 39 died September 23. Dr C E Percy testified a gulp of water with strychnine could be palatable. Two notes allegedly by Cable were produced. Police cadet William Fleming testified he bought strychnine openly to poison rabbits. Inquest adjourned to October 31 with bail refused by the magistrate.
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Sydney
Tolgoning
C. E. Percy
A. FE. Cable
Bondi
William Joseph Cablé
Percy
Forde
Mim. Cable
William Fleming
Cable
Stewart
B.M
Ball
Homebush Stock Sales At Flemington Market Report
Buyers at Flemington today purchased sheep at scarce descriptions and weaker rates for other classes as prices eased. Prime wethers ranged to 82 shillings, forward cattle values held steady with prime bullocks to 13 pounds 10 shillings, prime steers to 16 pounds 10 shillings, prime cows to 41 pounds 6 shillings, and prime beef categories showing varied gains and softer trade across weights.
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Flemington
Seeman
Melbourne Cup plane bookings surge for transport to Canberra
Plane bookings for the Melbourne Cup on November 6 are already heavy despite accommodation issues in the South Eastern Capital. Airlines report advance reservations for Melbourne journeys above normal levels, with added passengers from disrupted rail services. Canberra racing enthusiasts seek seats, and further airline increases are not expected to meet the rush, though return flights may be available. Heaviest Canberra bookings target the opening of Parliament.
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Melbourne
la Faine
Canberra
Howfer
Violent home invasion leaves woman injured near Narrabeen
Gloria Meri Austin 26 surprised by a youth who entered her home at Bile Rola near Narrabeen. The assailant attacked her, they struggled about ten minutes. she was treated for injuries. A 17 year old boy was later charged with breaking and entering and stealing and will appear in the Children's Court tomorrow. Police seized jewellery.
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Eydney
Bile Rola
Narrabeen
Gloria Meri Austin
Marcely
Chary
Jan
Canberra Funeral Directors Agency Notice
A clipped obituary style notice references Canberra Funeral Directors and a final service heading. The fragment notes a funeral arrangement and agency contact, with no dates or names fully legible.
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Elizabeth Arden
Remder
Ross Mist
Mit
Davies” Pharmacy
Kingston
Bag
New York
Catia
Christian Monitor
Alice Springs
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Homebush Stock Sales
Lux
Jase
Saet Ra Es
McKinstry's Shoe
Kingston and City
Phone
OMEGA
Tissot
Swis’ Make
Civic Jewellers
Macleans
Douglas
Australasia
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