Ballarat Bigamist given two year sentence for six marriages
Charter James Birch, 96, of Beat Parade Ballarat, was jailed for two years after pleading guilty to two of four bigamy charges. He had married six times under six different names including Robertson and other variations during 1940s Australia. The judge said his conduct was psychologically abnormal and warned the public against such behavior.
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Melourne
Ballarat
Wan
Tony
Jusee
James Birch
Birch
Adelaide
Justice Bhell
Robertson
Women Strikers Stop Demolition at Glenhope Site
A women’s strike halted planned demolition at the Glenhope site. The protest aimed to oppose the ongoing operation and its alleged risks, drawing attention to safety and community impact. No further details available.
Thief Foiled At City Bank by Iron Bar Attack
A man tried to steal 1000 from the Bank of New South Wales Gly Mouse Branch in street, striking and threatening. H Flowers, 58, confronted the robber in the vestibule and was assaulted with an iron bar before the thief fled toward North Shore. Police believe the assailant attempted to escape.
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Aretiee
Urgerien
Chemiataeta Nan
Menarogetisity Bank
H. Flowers
Bank of New South Wales
Pitreet
Mr. Flowers
Flower
Rane
North Shore
Hey
Cave Explorers Test New Gear in Narrow Passageways
Cave explorers plan three days of mapping in known and unused passages. They will test a wine bottle shaped improvised tool and a makeshift aircraft cable setup. The effort, led by Mr Webh, aims to improve safety despite rough equipment.
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Yareiangebny
Ue Ind
Sint Webh
Webh Maid
Graziers urged to join all-out drive against sheep theft
SIVRNEY Monday. D W Bucknall president of the Grasiers Association of N S W called on graziers to unite in an all-out campaign to halt sheep stealing. He urged about 100000 sheep owners to join the effort, noting police inadequacy and poor stock records as factors. He proposed compulsory stock branding and a tracing system to identify ownership and deter theft.
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Sivrney
Grasiers’ Association of
N.S.W
D. W. Bucknall
Grasiera
Bucknell
W. Teefle
Patie Ead Gras
Car Stunt Show For Canberra Event At Northbourne Oval
A Canberra stunt car show set for October 3 at Northbourne Oval features riders and drivers including Harry Woolman, Dutch Gehauser, and Agnes Von fim star. The program promises high speed head-on fro nows, ramp-to-ramp jumps, and a 100 ft rear wheel display, with 22 acts including an ice wall crash. Officials note no damage to the venue is expected despite the spectacular lineup.
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Northbourne Oval
Harry Woolman
Warner Brox
M.cm. Fms
Dutch Gehauser
Alunta
Cat
Northbourne
Wheat growers push wheat acreage cut at federation meeting
Delegates from Queensland New South Wales and Western Australia vote for a policy to sharply reduce wheat growing until the world surplus is halved. Mr J Cass of the Farmers and Settlers Association argues production must fall to protect growers as Australia holds about 0 million bushels on hand with 190 million more expected.
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Brusnan
Australian Wheat Federation
Mt Toowoomba
Gueensland
New South Wales
Western Australia
Austraian Wheat Federation
South Australia
Victoria
J. Cass
Farmers Fend Settlers’ Association of
8.W
Federation
Australia
Manhunt for NZ escapee rattles Wellington region
Police search for 20 year old Donald Henderson on licence from prison after suspected car thefts near Whakaki and Taupo Napier Highway roadblocks. Henderson, previously jailed, escaped Borstal warders and Auckland Harbour, then sentenced to five years. He is considered dangerous.
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Wellington
Jourisl
Tatino
Donald Keith Henderman
Whak
Taupo-Napier
Depaon Wan
Henderson
Austelia
Auckland Harbour
Erson
Dutch migrant not expected to die after Australia return
An English migrant named Englander, aged 24, is in a German hospital with a rare kidney disease after returning from Australia. Doctors maintain professional reserve, while a family friend cites optimism that he may live for decades if he follows a prescribed diet. His Australian-born wife and 11-month-old baby are with him as a Good Samaritan effort helped them return home.
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Materuam
Onany
Louis
Australia
Fr. Hospital
Migrant Oil Worker Killed at Drill Site
A migrant oil worker named Sergio Moretti was fatally injured at a drill site when an iron valve fell from a casing thirty feet above him onto his helmet. He had no relatives in Australia and had been in the country since 3983.
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Narium
Orafton Racecourse
Sergio Merotti
Moretti
Australia
McDonnell Outpoints Mikus in Sydney Bout
Sydney Monday night at Sydney Stadium Billy McDonnell age 19 outpointed Pran Mikus over 12 rounds to claim the middleweight title challenge lead. McDonnell dominated every round with precise punches rocking Mikus, though McDonnell suffered a minor cut.
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Sydney
Billy McDonnell
Pren
Mikue
Sik
McDonnell
Tin McGuiltan
Mis
Noth McQuinn
Ricardo Marcos
Mikus
Marcos
Labourer on Three Charges Remanded in Acton
Jon Tate 43 labourer of Acton remanded until October 4 on three counts of valued thefts across September 4 to 23. Police say he stole a typewriter, bag and clothing valued at £75 from nine Bummers and Lionel Peters, plus a leather jacket, torch, alarm clock from Marshail Peters. Police report additional belongings found in his possession. Bernard Wall 27 of Hacking Cravent Nurra was remanded on October 10 for possession of piano accordions. police say investigations tie to September 22 Stone Jug break in.
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Jon
Sivan Tate
L Aspartment
Acton
Wav
Atiles
Lionel Petera
Marshail Peters
Mela
Pollos
J. Goodall
Tate Wan
Bernard John Wall
Tabowrfer
Hacking
Nurrabuindah
Watt
Mr. Keane
Goodall
Canberra
Wall
Long’ Grasa
Goulburn Court
Trabert Triumphs in Pocide South Tennis Title
In Angeles on Monday United States, Davia Cupatar and Bo Trabert defeated Flam 6 1 64 6 2 to win the men's singles title. Hoad and A Hartwig beat Trabert and V 34 6 3 8 8 6 4 in doubles. Bever Jey Fleitz defeated Barbara Breit in women's singles.
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Angeles
United States
Davia Cupatar
Bo Trabert
Flam
Wetota Cham
Uplonahipa
Hoad
A. Hartwig
Trabert
Bever- Jey Fleitz
Barbara Breit
Italian skilled tradesmen to arrive in Sydney next month
Northern Italian metal workers will travel to Australia for heavy industry projects in Sydney. Of 293 migrants, Milo Cruden workers number eighty, with the remainder assigned to building, woodworking, furnishing, clothing, and food processing sectors. Many will proceed to Gretna migrant centre for allocation.
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Italy
Australia
Sydney
Gretna
Tate Milo
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