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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1932
Page
3
Sydney mourns Sir Adrian Knox former High Court of Australia Chief Justice aged 69 after nine weeks of heart illness. He had a notable career in law and public service.
Brisbane reports Mr. Gizer a Labor and Industry minister won the Country National Party plebiscite for Sundeale seat by a clear majority over three rivals. In Parliament the Prime Minister warned of potential Commonwealth financial impact if New South Wales defaults and noted enforcement action balances. Opposition leader Mr Stevens framed a policy speech on reconstruction and war on the Red Wreckers.
Scott arrived in Darwin after a gruelling eight days twenty hours fifty nine minutes at 0 20 yesterday morning, beating Butler's long standing record by one hour thirty nine minutes. Cyclonic weather delayed his journey from Sourbys Bay, with a final landing at seven o clock expected. He plans to resume his voyage to Brisbane on Saturday, aiming to reach by Monday.
In ongoing Lindberg kidnapping coverage Mrs Morrow, mother of Lindberg, reportedly vilified President Hoover and sought help from gangster Al Capone who purportedly guaranteed allied action for short-term freedom. The developments are expected to unfold this week.
Reports from Townsville Winton and Inia Creek indicate severe drought conditions. Stock routes lack feed and surface water with only scarce exceptions noted amid widespread dryness affecting cattle and grazing areas.
Albert Victor Chaffsy a 39 year old Glen Innes resident was found dead in his yard with a bullet wound to the neck. Police believe he was shot from behind during a robbery attempt aimed at a bag reportedly containing £45 to £20. A suspect or motive remains under investigation.
Canberra reports a special gazette issued by the Federal Government under the Financial Enforcement Act outlining imminent further measures against New South Wales water regulations. Sydney Assembly returns from recess with Lang calling for an adjournment as opposition leaders attack the Government over chaos and stalemate.
Police in Queensland report a major forgery scheme tied to counterfeit stamps and forged documents. Central Court hearing names Charles Jackson Ernest Hemaley and Harry Elderfield among suspects remanded for six days. Local Labour rally headlines and Brisbanes sports notes close the day with race results and public sports events.
Britain wide street robbery ends with four men snatching £29 477 from a book clerk in a busy Portsmouth street. They flee at high speed in a car as an elderly passenger tries to stop them by leaping onto the vehicle, is knocked unconscious.
Fragmented text notes nominations for an election with references to parties and candidates. Mentions independents and labor factions, and that certain regions or groups form a contest, though specifics are unclear. Names and places are garbled in the OCR.
Police busted a ring selling forged stamps with a $60,000 counterfeit value and multiple arrests. Detectives arrested a key suspect at the premises in Settle and seized forged items and equipment. The operation involved several accomplices and a large cache of fake merchandise.
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