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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1934
Page
4
Witnesses describe benzine filled boxes moved to Boustead's theatre with intent to ignite during a cinema night. Smith, Haddon, and others allegedly plotted to set the blaze, offering payments and detailing how to access the venue and conceal the act. Evidence includes boxes, locks, and staged openings, with cross examinations outlining the alleged conspiracy and methods.
In a Gloucester court a witness described the Star Theatre fire on 22 November, detailing the premises, boxes and film rolls, and naming persons connected to the investigation. Testimony covered conversations with Stafford Smith and the Boustead family, with insurers and theatre staff referenced.
The Star Theatre on Church Street Gloucester was damaged by fire on 22 November. Testimony questioned sealing of Roy Haddon statement and cross examination rights. Coroner admitted the statement as dome evidence. Bail set at 21,000 pounds. next sessions to determine charges amid fire inquiry.
A Daily Express report from London describes a harsh crackdown in Moscow with mass executions, rushed trials, and a massive military presence. Stalin tightens control as 190,000 troops guard key fronts and officials claim the Red Army now dominates the city.
Avinand Banu, a Serbian dancer from Sarajevo, performs with two pythons on stage at Blackpool. She says the restraint of the snakes is risky yet exciting, recalling early encounters near Belgrade and a dangerous, thrilling career dancing with wild reptiles.
Winh announces Maitland showroom stock of Crown Dahlia separators Joyce Cream Cana and farm equipment including mowing machines plows harrows rakes cultivators scarifiers engines and chaffers. They offer repairs spare parts re tuning and re balancing bowls in their own workshops and invite customers to request the latest price book by phone.
A Nichols at 342 High Street West Maitland is listed with contact numbers 456 and 404. The item provides a brief residence and telephone detail for the individual in the local directory notice.
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