Fraud verdict in Pearse estate valuation trial
In a long jury instruction the judge summarized claims that probate valuations for Pearse estate land were too low and used to favor beneficiaries. He noted conflicts over Nalbarra Yowergabbie Milly and Yarragadee values, urged jurors to decide if fraud occurred and that verdicts could hinge on perceived honesty of administrators and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Archer Leopold Pearse
Frank Newman Pearse
Pearse
Milway
Underhin
Yowergubbie
Nelson Pearse
Retute
Wilson
Nalbarra
Nelson Peary
Milly
Yarragadee
Yowergabbie
Mr. Holliday
Yarmgnudee
Sewell
Cooke
Gardiner
St. George's Terrace
Mr. Sewell
Mr. Cooke
Western Australia
Nalbarra and
Yarraga
Nel
Archer Leopold Pearse
Japan claims steel from volcanic iron oxide sand
The Japanese War Office cites a discovery to use volcanic iron oxide sand in steel manufacture, aiming for self sufficiency in emergencies. After anti Japanese outbreaks in China post Versailles, authorities started experiments in September, achieving successful smelter tests and stressing military value over economic advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japanese War Office
Japan
China
The Handy Store and Geraldton Guardian Access Points
The Handy Store at opposite the Railway Station in Pr. N. Briers advertises cash groceries fruit vegetables and dairy with special Confectionery and cool drinks. A 5 shilling bag of mixed vegetables is offered with cash on order. The Geraldton Guardian is available from local agents Blight Bros Snell Laing and others and at the publisher office in Geraldton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. N. Briers
A.lf
Perth
F.o.r
Geraldon
Messrs. T. Br, deLucey
J. Ryan
J. Rowe
Dope Maniacs Target Methylated Spirits Evil
An elderly woman in a dockyard neighborhood dances and sings while under the influence of methylated spirits. Neighbors note the drink as a cause, linking it to growing local abuse and calls for action by Liverpool Justices. The piece warns of physical and mental harm, urges stamping out the pernicious practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Inspirations and Routines of Noted Novelists
A discussion of how writers seek inspiration through routine. Jerome K. Jerome paces rooms admiring clocks, E F Benson music aids his ideas, W W Jacobs works best with desk in apple pie order, R S Hichens writes in bustling hotels, and C W Williamson needs pretty objects to gaze at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome K. Jerome
E. F. Benson
W. W. Jacobs
Mr. R
Hichens
C. WM. Williamson
Fish Out of Water Walkers and Tree Climbers in Nature
A survey describes the Indian climbing perch and related species that leave water to hunt insects on land. It notes the perch climbs trees using spiked fins, the ash shanny or umbrella fish living under rocks at low tide, and Peri othalmus hopping and running along shore. Some South American fish migrate to cooler waters, marching through moist forests in search of sustenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doldorf
Danish East Indian Company
England
Tropics
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Trators
Becaue
Mr. Halliday
Vearse
Bowell
Smirl
Halliday
Anil
Keenan
Gen- Hemen
D. Nelly
Desire
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