Enveloped in Flames in Waterloo Garage
Ernest McDonald aged 58 and William Stevens aged 50 were burned in a kerosene fire at a Waterloo garage. McDonald’s hands caught fire while washing a car. Stevens attempted to help and also caught fire. Stevens used a bag to smother the flames, and both men were hospitalized with severe burns to hands and arms.
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Sydney
Ernest McDonald
Waterloo
William Stevens
Stevens
McDonald
Sound sterilizes milk using amplified vibrations
United States scientists Dr. Leslie A Chambers and Dr. Newton Gaines of Boston claim high intensity sound can sterilize milk. Early tests killed water fleas in seconds, then 94 percent of microbes. They redesigned the setup to circulate bacteria in milk around a nickel tube with full sound power, achieving complete sterilization and building a 2500 gallon per hour machine named the Suniser.
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United States
Leslie A. Chambers
Newton Gaines
Boston
Rise in sheep sale at Queanbeyan after rain
After overnight rain at Queanbeyan Municipal Sheep Sale 2000 sheep were yarded and sold with one pen unsold. Prices moved 2d firmer across classes including fat crossbred and merino wethers. Next sale by Woodgers and Calthorpe at Canberra saleyards on September 90 expects 8,000 sheep.
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Woodgers and Calthorpe
Queanbeyan
Canberra
School Carnival St Williams Trophy Vote Result
The J. L. Williams Trophy for best and fairest at the carnival service is decided by votes between W. Hudson, captain and centre for South Australia, and 8 Crowe, pocket forward and rover of Victoria.
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J. L. Willams
Rophy
Ince
W. Hudson
South Austalia
8. Crowe
Rover
Victoris
Popular car colours shift as fashion moves away from black
Overseas today 36 percent of new cars sold are black, 33 percent blue, 12 percent green and brown each, 3 percent maroon, 1 percent grey. Last year grey led at 15 percent while maroon rose to 6 percent. Black has long dominated but new colours are gaining appeal across models inspired by famous paintings.
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Biack Hax
Sentara
Ates
Hamen
Defence Minister eyes Canberra site for Southern Cross
Defence Minister Mr. R A Parkhill said estimates for accommodating the Southern Cross in Canberra are being prepared for Cabinet submission. Early attention would be given to transferring it from Richmond to the National Capital. He added there was no suitable housing site in Mascot or Sydney and Richmond would not be used longer than necessary.
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Canberra
Defence
R. A. Parkhill
Richmond
National
Mascot
Sydney
Star Theatre Presents Shirley Temple Circus Themed Screen Treat
World fans celebrate Shirley Temple receiving a special award from the Academy. The six year old star headlines Fox Film Pie Little Girl and Our Little Girl, with a circus sequence featuring Poodles Hanneford and other acts. Cast includes Ames, McCrea, Tilton. direction by John Robertson. The program also showcases Mr. and Mrs. Tobnson's Baboon epic over Africa.
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Bhirley Temple
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science
Fox
Edward Butcher
Hanneford
Clarisoniana
Hamprose
Dumbell
Sambo
Joel McCrea
Lyle Tilbot
John Robertson
Mrs. Tobnson
Africa
General Insurance Corporation registered with capital details
The General Insurance Corporation, formed to carry brokers and financiers activities, was registered yesterday with the FTC Companies Registrar. Capital stands at £100,000 split into 9,800 shares of £1 and 1,000 shares of 5/-. Signatories include Maxine Parrett, Rose Bey, Gordon White, Alan Palmer, Marie Parrett, Victor Hurley, Thomas O’Henery, and Ernest Clesk.
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General Insurance Corporation
F.C.T
Maxine Florence Parrett
O'Sullivan Road
Rose Bey
Sydney
Gordon John White
Jackson Street
Manly
N.S.W
Alan Eyre Palmer
c/o. YMCA
Marie Mabel Parrett
McMahon's Point
Victor Hurley
Bayview HM Road
Thomas O'Hennery
Phillips Street
Ernest Clesk
Hunter Street
Science and the Seance Details New Experiments Revealed
London scientists led by Dr. Nandor Fodor unveil a cloud chamber to visualize energy said to emanate from the body during seances. An infrared camera and thermo recorder track unseen forces while wax records preserve voices of the dead for later verification.
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London
Nandor Fodor
Britain
Hodiew
Genth
Dr. Fodor
Spiritualista
HOTHOUSE FISH FORCING TROUT EGGS EXPLAINED
McGill University researchers conducted experiments to accelerate trout egg development by heating water. Attempts used oil heating and sand baths, but costly methods failed. About one hundred thousand eggs placed over sand died as water reached 50 degrees, delaying hatching and raising concerns over feasibility.
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Canada
McGill University
PW Taylor
Tata
Radio taxis in Paris reflect rising urban transport use
Anses notes the growing popularity of radio linked taxi services in Paris as motorists increasingly rely on radio coordination. The shift indicates a broader move toward efficient urban transportation, with more drivers entering the field and riders benefiting from faster, centralized dispatch.
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Arivern
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A. Wander Limited
Kent ST
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Menoyer
D. BE. Walker Patenes
New South Wales
Auburn Street
Goulburn
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Wentbrooks
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Levees
Ans
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Braddon
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