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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 29, 1935

Page

4

Luna Colony Witchcraft Saga Drives California Murder Probe

District Attorney Graham probes a wife murder linked to Luna, leader of a hilltop witchcraft colony. Peter Piper visits the Luna compound, meets Luna and a blind gatekeeper, and uncovers clues including a disguised poison needle and a joint bank account. Police suspect jealousy involving Luna’s lovers and the murdered woman.

Ynopsis Luna Hubert Graham Peter Piper Piper Lewin Tanner Graham Tanner California Lung Peter The Herald Peters Jimmy Péter Lina Colony Willie Hares Olason Pete F Lan Merrill Anthony Anthony Earl Vincent Luvita Aire

Moon Influence Sparks Crime Wave Theory In Murder Tale

In a tense scene a police detective muses on full moon theories, noting a longstanding belief in lunar power affecting crime and personal crises. Peter questions the idea while the investigator claims a 17 year record backs the claim, as the plot follows Vincent’s elusive movements near the Luna colony. A witness links a key use to Vincent, while Oleson finds clues at Algarato Avenue apartments. The chapter ends with continued pursuit and local suspense.

Terry Peter Trish Luna Peter Hart Lake Moon Tere Lima Vincent Oleson Algarato Avenue Luna Colony Ter Mietinethy Olean Foie

Optometrist Visit by McDonald in Gloucester

D I McDonald B C A Honours FPSMC of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Limited will visit and be consulted at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Friday January 25 1935 from 8 am to 5 pm. Appointments can be booked at A T Caysnoughs Chemist.

Optometrist D. I, McDonald C.A FPSMC London Webster, Jack & McDonald Sydney Optitions Optometrista Commercial Hotel Gloucester A. T. Caysnough’s

Australian library report cites dire conditions and need for reform

The Carnegie Corporation survey on Australian libraries finds conditions exceedingly unsatisfactory with one country lacking municipal free libraries. Institutes rely on member fees, stock popular light fiction, and fail to reach beyond 5 percent of the population. Nonfiction access is scarce except in public library revealings.

Australan Carnegie Corporation of New York Australio Tat IL Port Adelaide New South Wales Victoria

Four Years Sleep Ends for Sleepwalking Railway Worker

Victor Cleave a disabled ex serviceman and former level crossing keeper for the Southern Railway has awakened after a four year sleep. Seven years prior he began slipping into unconsciousness after an assault during meals, sank into a coma, then slowly recovered and recently began to move and dress himself again.

Folkestone Victor Cleave Southern Railway Cleave

Cat Billy Walks 250 Miles Home After London Trip

A cat named Billy reportedly traveled over 250 miles from London back to Kendal to reach its old home. After a layover at Streatham Common, Billy trudged to Kendal’s doorstep where former owner Miss Netta Dinvan claimed the cat as hers. London endured twenty five air raids in the Great War with 922 bombs dropped, 524 killed and 4264 injured.

Billy Kendal England London Streatham Common Hia

Council sees weak demand for allotments after high valuations

Roughly a hundred allotments were valued last year or less, with buyers across the area refusing prices judged too high. The market shows sustained softness as buyers hold out for lower figures.

Council

Gold Find in Central Australia Sparks Expedition

A Sydney formed Border Gold Reefs Ltd launches its first expedition from Sydney toward Lanseter’s Reef, claimed in Central Australia about 600 miles west of Alice Springs. Led by B R Hammerston, the party will use wireless, transmitters, and government-supplied gear, retracing Lasseter’s elusive reef tale.

Sydney Hammerston Imen Unis Reef Mines Department Perth Gentral Australia Lasseter Harding Othter Lanséter Pittendri Germany Mueller Ster Australia Hummerston Mummerston Himmerston Marble Bar Buckle Australis Lake MacDonald Central Australia Enis Oodnaatta Kristofer Hummieraton Godnadetta

Reef depth and rights govern Lasseter expedition notes

Lasseter claims reef traced over undulating country with water from a 20 yard square rock hole rated 38 feet deep. Hammerstone seeks permits, exclusive prospect rights granted within reef radius. expedit ion from Alice Springs to reach reef in 42 days with 4000 feet ground ready. Bor der Gold Reefs plans survey, photography of maps to follow for press.

Nivane Lasseter Harmerston Hey Meréauould Mungnerston Oodnagatty Hammerston Adelaide Canderra Auguion Im Rales Alice Springs Border Gold Reefs, Ltd Bobrudry Hollimmerston Pegerd Butcher Gold Reets, Ltd

Tea Drines Australia to curb tea use in Commonwealth

Report states Joud Lea and R S Williams outline plans to introduce tea-drinking curbs in Australia via the Ceylon Tea Producers' Board and Tea Bureau. Williams will be permanent Australian representative, aiming to boost world tea consumption amid declining Australian intake.

Australia Joud Lea United States South Africa Canada Australis Commonwealth R. 8 Willams Ceylon Tea Producers’ Board Melbourne Ormonde Williams Ceylon Tea Bureau Willliams Gilb

Re Tinning and Balancing Bowls Price Offer

Re tinning and Balancing Bowls in our own workshop. Get our latest price book for details and services.

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