Fire probe hears of petrol tin in bed atop plaster
Coroner heard evidence on two blazes blamed on arson after a petrol tin found at the foot of a damaged bed in Heffernan shop rooms. Police described witnesses including owner Mrs Heffernan and her husband, plus fire captain Twogood, detailing the tin in the bedroom and the damaged workroom. The inquiry questioned how the petrol moved and why the front door and windows stood open as investigators weighed insurance and motive.
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Thran
Hefferoon
Ro Ddaher
Atlie Aed Queensland Iosurance Companies
Symen
Hatalm
Heffernan
Rankin Street
Mut
tHad
Heffrnan
Tiv
Petral
Ieffernan
Totercom
Dmisher
Heternon
Tho
William F. Twogood
Thelma May Heffernan
Ineday
Weir
Weitness
Willer F Heffernan
Amviller
Tie Wild Fe
Mike Moo
Mer
Withers
Mr. Moloney
Iris Ting
Withere
Jack Ting
Withesa
Evidfeng
Racing men question wagers in Forbes inquiry
Mr OD J Moloney discusses betting customs with Constable Wyles in a fragmentary exchange. Wyles suggests Forbes may have different practices, while Moloney notes locals in Eur gowra are slow to grasp the point. The overheard dialogue captures tension over racing wagers.
Mechanic Fined For Driving With False Plate At Forbes
John Leslie Peasley a mechanic of Forbes was fined seven pounds and sixpence to pay seven pounds sixpence sixpence to the Commissioner for Transport for driving a vehicle with a number plate calculated to deceive and bearing a wrong number. The defence claimed careless mistake without intent to deceive. Imposed costs and default imprisonment terms were also noted.
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Forbes Court
John Leslie Peasley
Forbes
Commissioner For Transport
D . Walker
Toohill
Tis Worship
Arnold
Parkes Street Fire Suspected Multi Location Arson Case
Fire investigators describe the North Hill home blaze at 5 Parkes Street as originating in several ceiling areas. Be thins, petrol smell, cut manholes and bags in the ceiling suggest deliberate ignition with multiple fire points. damage mainly from water. Mrs EK Bing widow owned the property. insurance and legal figures present.
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Tie Fing
Parkes Street
EK. Bing
Hoh Bing
Maher
Liverpool and
London and Globe Insurance Company
J. J. Molabey
Mra. Hing
William F .Tagen
North HU
Betting on the cricket match cited in testimony
In a betting case, Toohli asks if men pulled themselves up to ask what won. Witness agrees. Mr Moloney doubts whether they meant the game, but the inspector notes bets were placed on the cricket match as well.
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Toohli
Mr. Moloney
Inspector
Fire scene testimony reveals deliberate petrol use and arson clues
Coroner heard detailed police and witness accounts from Constables Beavan and Arentz, Mrs Bing and Emily Hine about petrol soaked clothing, bedspreads, and hessian found at a burned house. Evidence described deliberate placement of the ignition and property values, with several residents questioned about how petrol entered the scene and who stocked inflammables. The inquiry followed through late hours as witnesses testified and the coroner prepared findings.
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Sergt
Arentz
Beavan
Thy Main
Bing
Huabane
Neuritis Cleared By Digest Kruschen Remedy
An old newspaper item touts Kruschen Bubbles as a safe natural remedy to restore health by cleansing internal organs and relieving neuritis symptoms. The ad emphasizes rapid relief and a return to normal activity with claims of systemic balance.
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West Dee
Rome
Music in the Home promotes happiness and social pleasure
Paling's Pianes Writs announces thoroughly renovated instruments and easy terms. George Street Sydney sold through local agent.
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Boyobo
Paling
George Street
Sydney
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GecerRon & Company Limited
North Hill
Eugowra’s
Queer
OD. J. Moloney
Constable Wyles
Eurgowra
Venables
Fordman
Advanx
Alan Breaden
Bank of New South Wales
Western Australian Bank
Australasia
Wwe As Ltd
Parkes ST
Oman
Roath
Abel the Howe
Mr. Disher
Betvan
Abe
Heaton
John Meagher and Co
Ding
Sergt. Arentz
Mr. Divher
Owl Howe
Blog
Moloney
Eieebenetoy
Ting
Emily EO Hine
Tow
Money West
Yale Ture Theatre
Neaglan
Moyone
Arenty
Wil Tre
Hing
Diaher
Kesalan
Liefirsaian
Apeind
Rugber
Advocate
Ceylon
Orient Seit
Ete
Comfort Service Ships
Uschen
Goldenia
Golflenia
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