Eight Years' Gaol for Doctor Brickman
Hyman Louis Brickman described as a doctor of medicine was jailed for eight years' penal servitude after being convicted at Goulburn Quarter Sessions of breaking into Henry William Rose's shop at Albury and stealing jewelry and £5 in cash. He admitted prior convictions in several countries and territories. the judge called him a shrewd and cunning scoundrel and Brickman expressed remorse amid dramatic remarks.
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Goulburn
Henry William Rose
Albury
Hyman Louis Brickman
Berne
Brickman
Dunedin
Paris
London
Dublin
Durban
Rhodesia
South Africa
Variety on Parade at Mechanics Hall by Royal Victoria Institute
A selected company of musical and novelty entertainers from the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Melbourne, visits Mechanics Hall on Monday June 23. The Broadways juggle and balance in a new act with Elsie Robbins, Denis Bandel and others. Proceeds support the nursery, school and hostels for blind children and adults in Victoria.
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Royal Victorian Institute For the Blind
St. Kilda Road
Melbourne
Mechanics’ Hall
Elsie Robbins
Denis Bandel
Formby
Jim Romainse
Valerie Smith
Arch Barnes
Alf Broadway
Colin Crane
Jnr
TWO Jays
Prahran
Victoria
R. E. Bourke
Cobram
Lacey Freed On Bond After Attempted Robbery Charge
In Shepparton general sessions Judge Gamble freed Reginald William Lacey 18 on bond after he pleaded guilty to attempted armed robbery at Congupna Road on March 22. Lacey struck the Albanian victim with a loaded shotgun and sustained 16 stitches. Lacey’s 16 year old partner Edward Alexander Robertson was found guilty with a mercy recommendation and also released on bond.
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Gamble
Reginald William Lacey
Withers Street
Albert Park
Shepparton
Lacey
Congupna Road
Edward Alexander Robertson
Grahamyale
Central Highland Regional Planning Meet Set in Castlemaine
Castlemaine main selected as site for the first meeting of the Central Highland Regional Planning Committee on June 20. Minister Kr Stoneham to attend as government reorganizes to decentralise and develop 13 regions with 60 country industries and a Melbourne University branch at Milcura.
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Castlemaine Main
Central Highland
Kr. Stoneham
Acion
Melbourne University
Milcura
Albury Seeks Better Traffic Control After Fatal Intersection
Albury City Council discussed a letter from Mrs. K Danstone of Dean Street. Her nephew was killed at the Olive and Smollett streets intersection last Friday. She urged traffic lights at busy spots. Council asked police to limit speed to 15 mph in that area.
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Albury
K. Danstone
Dean Street
Olive
Smollett
Two Paralysis Deaths in Rodney Shire Report
The Rodney Shire Medical Officer of Health notes two infantile paralysis deaths at Mooroopna hospital last week with a contact case admitted. He says the cases are fulminating types, spasmodic rather than indicating an epidemic.
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Mooroopna Hospital
Kyabram
Rodney Shire
Yarrawonga Councillors Wrangle Over Hospital Contribution
At the June Yarrawonga Shire Council meeting councillors split over a £100 donation to the Yarrawonga District Hospital Building Appeal. After amendments failed, the original £100 motion carried 6 to 3 with nine members present. A later adjournment bid also failed. Separately, Yarrawonga Waterworks Trust discussed a Mulwala Filtration Plant water supply conference following a letter from MHL A member.
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Yarrawonga
Bott
Lee
Dr. Bott
Cr. Spriggs
Cr. Bruce
Crs
Gorman Pigdon
Connell
Forge
Naughtin
Mulwala
Katandra dairymen seek restored irrigation water supply
Katandra irrigators lodge several applications with the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission seeking temporary restoration of irrigation flows. The commission reportedly shut off water at the end of April though a brief rain last week may have eased demand. Opinons differ among farmers on water value at this season.
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State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Katandra Dairymen
Wodonga Eyes Large Industry Move With 600 Jobs
Victorian Minister for Decentralisation and Transport Mr. C P Stoneham visited Wodonga with a senior executive from an overseas firm proposing a large industrial plant. The project would employ about 600 workers on site and a similar number indirectly, with output routable to Sydney or Melbourne. The Cain Government has promoted country district industries, and Wodonga’s proposal reflects that push.
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C. P. Stoneham
Wodonga
Stoneham
Finess
Sydney
Melbourne
Cain
Victoria
Wentworth Opinion On Town’s Change After 49 Years
G M Morris former resident expresses view on Wentworth today during Melbourne visit marking his first return in 49 years. Commentary touches drought recovery and rural sentiment as local observer mirrors wider regional concerns.
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G. M. Morris
Connie Aeartworth
Melbourne
Morris
Wentworth
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Murray Valley
Murray Valley Coaches
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Fritz
Kaj
Wren
W. Elligate
General Carrier
Finley Loan
Finley Hospital
K. A. Edwards
Finley
G. V. Cope
Castlemaine
Dar
Kantandra
Rymen
Old Town
Wee
Degraves Street
Vic
E. J. Mulcahy
Atlantic Union
Station Street
Bank Street
Nevill’s Shoe Store
Punt Road
C. D. Gedye
Radio and Sports Store
Crockery
Ricksha
Malvern Star
Lending LiBrary
Buzza’s
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