Mysterious brutal assault shocks City of London
A female typist discovered her employer Mr. Ekisler beaten in his office amid a desperate struggle. Police suspect a Frenchman tied to threatening letters sought to rob him, though robbery was not the motive. Ekisler later regained consciousness and gave a statement to officers at Scotland Yard.
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London
Jumcheos
Emer
Grones
Mr. Ekister
Ekisler
Bootland Yard
King of Italy hosts Australian visitors at Quinta
The King of Italy welcomed Australian guest Hector Fin of Geelong and his party at the Quinta today. The royal party toured reception rooms and the throne room where several tourists briefly sat on the golden throne, drawing surprise from attendants.
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Italy
Hector Vir. Fin
Geelong
Porritt to Visit America for Two Tours
The American universities oppose Porritt’s athletic fixtures. He will sail on the Mauritania by July 20 4 to begin a tour ending July 2. Porritt plans two trips to the United States this year amid ongoing debates over scheduling and travel.
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Porritt
Mauritania
Venin
America
Ebesy Ihrer
American Dry Law Struggles Deepen in Enforcement
Wilmington reports the Treasury official says the dry law enforcement has reached a new stage with no let up expected. Assistant Secretary Moss notes authorities have seized about 17,000,000 gallons of contraband intoxicants this year, with Federal agencies handling storage prior to destruction.
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Wanmington
Treasury
Mr. Moss
Alpan
German Budget Battle Narrows In Chamber Debate
The Chamber of Deputies debates a Finance Bill to balance the budget with a 328 vote majority. Herriot notes this is Germany’s first unified budget reflecting general and occupation costs, with figures cited for the general budget and armaments.
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Maren
Chamber of Deputies
MM. Herriot
Armien
Autumn turf meeting results brief note
The report lists race results from the autumn Turf Vac meeting at the VEC. Winners include OutSiler for the Australian event and Red Shane with Brigadier Bob in the Hopeful Stakes. Elms Handicap winner Creeling shown with Ouregas and Demet as notable runners. Australian Cup winner Answer (OMalley) is noted with Accarak, Boom and others in attendance.
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Red Shane
Brigadier Bob
Albion
TAF
Ouregas
Demet
Someworth
O'Malley
Accarak
Tuskey
Boom
Reed
MARCH
Waterside Workers Brace For Policy Clash Over Commonwealth Line
New South Wales and the Commonwealth Line face a key test as waterside workers prepare to oppose Federal Government moves to sell the line. Delegates must craft a policy that satisfies workers while appealing to Canberra.
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Aydmey
Alaren
Uuigus
Sensational Bolt Sees Girl Escape Bolting Horse
Byodocy March 2 Violet Johnson aged yearz clung to a sulky as a horse bolted along Lin pool Road Summer Hill Saturday night. The horse galloped about a mile and a half before being thrown to the roadway. Mr Vaugham of Ashfield halted the drama by leaping from his motor car to seize the reins.
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Bydocy
Linpool Road
Summer Hill
Violet Johnson
Vaugham
Ashfield
Australia Davis Cup Team Named for 1925
Australia’s Davis Cup squad for 1925 will include Anderson Patterson and J Hawkes from Victoria. The report notes Budney Grimmet’s rise in interstata results and his debut against England with five for 45, highlighting his impact against the English side with strong bowling.
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Australia
Alia
Anderson
Patterson
J. Hawkes
Vic
Bydney
Awe Budney
Sayes
Grimmet
Interstata
Omer
Gilligan
Victoria
Australian Railways Apprenticeships Open for Tramway Trades
Government Railway Workshops invites applications for 15 to 16 year old apprentices in trades including coppersmiths moulders tinsmiths plumbers trimming painters and electrical engineering. A compulsory maths valuation and mechanical drawing exam for electrical apprentices and a five year training term are required. Forms available from Staff Selection Chairman Midland Junction.
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Vacantien
Starelection Hoardi Ng
Bation Masters
Notice on Electric Light Accounts Discount Date
Notice states a discount of two pence per unit on current consumption if Electric Light Accounts are paid on or before the 14th of each month after 1 March 1935. Town Clerk M Glendinning signs the notice.
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M. Glendinning
Bus falls over after collision with motor lights
An auto incident on Handay night left one end of a bus tipped on its side under headlights. Several injured were taken to hospital, including Miss Lillian Hollybird and Mion Teng Lein of Balmain along with George Bind, Mary Carral, Mrs Hamylane, Maggie Forrest, Olive Day, and Min W. Burts.
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Brier
Gener
Bcepital
Lillian Hollybird
Mion Teng Lein
Balmain
Lance Everain
George Bind
Mary Carral
Fatal Fall At Adam's Hotel Claims Grazier
Sydney report states Frederick Wright a grazier from Weabongs died after a fall from a first floor bedroom window at Adam's Hotel Pitt Street. He struck a bathroom floor with a lead pipe and sustained a fractured skull, thought to be caused by overbalancing.
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Sydney
Frederick Wright
Weabongs
Adam's Hotel
Pitt Atreet
Victorious Cycle Race Tragedy at Motor Drome
A motorcycle racing event at the Motor Drome ended in a crash when a tyre blew out causing multiple riders to collide at high speed up to 75 mph. Several riders were badly injured and taken to hospital. One rider died shortly after arrival while Allan Bunsing and Stanley Hodges were hospitalized with serious or concussion injuries. H Byrom and C Thomas escaped with minor injuries.
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Fuammesney Mans
Motordrome
Alex
Hosital
Stuig
Allan Bunsing
Stanley Hodges
H. Byrom
C. ‘Thomas
Bartlett Auction Notice For Farm and Household Goods
Auctioneer N Bartlett advertises a public sale of farm property and household furniture in Austra and nearby areas. The sale includes lands of about 45 000 acres with cottages on Gregory Street and farm equipment. The date is set for a Saturday in March with full particulars to follow.
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Bartlet
Ameer
Senn Lyme
Basiy
Kawbie Bosiie Little Farm
St Xarthamptes
Esq
Worthington
Lintosseavioa
Gregory St
H. Carsus
Anctionser
Thie
Bayern
Mins E
Chapi
N. Bartlett
BE. Sain
Han
Bartlett
Arctivace
Counieil
Avery
Rakmer Os Reat
Geraldton
Imprisonment Charged as a Vagrant With Bail Set
A report notes an individual charged as a vagrant with bail fixed at 100 pounds. The case details include the bail amount and standard legal procedures for temporary release pending further action.
Bus Hold-Up on Waterworks Road via Toweth Spewia
A masked gunman leaped onto a motor bus on Waterworks road near Toweth Spewieh and shouted Put ’em up while aiming a revolver at driver Witton. The vehicle carried few passengers as the robber demanded money.
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Isbane
Waterworks Road
Witton
Wilson
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Neil Chambers
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Tom Roberts
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