Son Charged With Murder Of Father In Wellington Case
Douglas Armstrong, 21, a turner, appeared in Wellington Court charged with murdering his father Edwin Armstrong on May 6. A body found in a suitcase in Picton harbor was cited as the case’s central element. The mother Mary Armstrong testified she had kept him after years of threats from the father and cited a letter in which the son claimed the killing.
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Wellington
Picton Harbor
Douglas Armstrong
Turner
Edwin Armstrong
Mary Armstrong
Canadian Politicians Clash Over Insult to Germany
A German Consul protests to Toronto Mayor over Alderman William Croft's remark that the civic zoo is so dirty it is fit only for Hitler. Croft refuses to retract and tells the Consul to go to Hades. Ontario MPP H Glass defends Canadian public opinion against Hitler’s actions.
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Toronto
Germany
William Croft
Civic
Hitler
Croft
Hades
Canada
H. Glass
Ontario
Australian Eleven in England Proves Strength of the Colony
An 1882 article defends Australian cricket as equal or superior to England and lists mixed results. It notes 16 wins, 16 draws, 1 loss, highlights victories over Gentlemen of England, Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Gloucester, and forecasts a likely win vs All England at The Oval. The writer, Australian-born, emphasizes national pride and sport as a bridge to England.
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Th ‘Worth
England
Anthony Trollope
Cambridge University
Lancashire
Yorkshire
Gloucester
Liverpool
Kent
Australia
W. G
E. M. Grace
Townsend
Moberly
W. R. Gilbert
Palmer
Horan
McDonnell
Blackham
Jones
Massie
Bannerman
Boyle
Giffen
Peth
Suth
Oval
London
Aed
Sale catalogue notes at Natimuk Yards listing sheep types
The listing advertises a livestock sale at Natimuk Yards featuring 45 full-mouth ewes, 170 Merino weaners, 20 Corriedale cross weaners, 100 Corriedale cross weaners, 140 crossbred weaners, 230 comeback weaners, three crossbred ewes, 100 Merino rams and ewes with full lam, 40 Merino and Corriedale cross weaners, 60 comeback four and six tooth ewes and lambs, 100 Merino wethers four years old, 110 Merino wethers four years old, 0 other Merino wethers, two sound-mouth Merino wethers, 100 Merino wethers sound mouths, 0 Merino ewes sound mouths, 20 comeback weaners, 12 Merino ewes four and six tooth extra wood, 130 Merino ewes 24 and tooth.
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Otibelack
Ering
Sears
Amd
Corriedale
Itomelick
Telah
Furniture inventory listing full tables chairs and appliances
A detailed catalog describes items in perfect order including 2 full size billiard tables 12 dining tables 6 small tables several beds mattresses seating and bedroom furniture plus 1 IXL stove and linoleum kitchen provisions. It notes wardrobes dressers and a mirrored wardrobing set with concise quantities for each item.
Debt adjustment funds dispute in Victoria over aid plan
Recurring exchanges between Federal and State governments over funding for farmer debt adjustment in Victoria. Victoria says £12,004,000 was promised over three years but only £142,000 has been provided. next year Victoria would receive half a million. States argue funds may come from loan or revenue, while the Commonwealth says States can use loan limits for works or debt but not exceed limits. Parallel debate notes public mood and impact on farmers and small businesses. A separate note mentions country racing interests asking to keep fractions from dividends or to require totalisators at clubs, complicating tote operations.
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Victoria
Commonwealth
Big clubs face compel to install totalisator service
The article notes that large clubs lagging on tote adoption may be forced to install. It argues the tote could generate about £175,040 for charity and warns abandonment would be a regrettable outcome. It questions why some country clubs refuse the system and suggests administrative pressure if UK racecourse revenue timing shifts.
Berlin protest over singing by shoot children reported
London daily Telegraph Berlin correspondent says the German legation protested Prague over songs sung by shoot children insulting a soldier. He demands immediate end to the intolerable situation and says those responsible will be punished.
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London
Berlin
Daily Telegraph
Gereman Legation
Prague
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Goroke
Douglas
R. D. Young
Dennys Lascelles Ltd
Wool Brokers
Geelong
Ballarat Company Ltd
Union
Thomas Young & CO. Pty. Ltd
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Weynesday
Warwomd
RSDAY
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Horsham
Stallion Parade & Sale
Sear
Tre
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Vo Nag & Cen Pry
Rin. Herta and Branches
Walter Nunn
Antial Assurance
TERY
Issent Street
Wheat Farm
Nhill
Wiles
Nhill District
Dunbros
Willaura
Calvert Railway Siding
Hom Sale
the Commonwealth Wool & Produce CO. Ltd
Ararat
Toon
the Commonwealth Wool & Produce Co, Ltd
John Kimberley & Sons
Bank of New South Wales Chambers
George Hague & Co. Pty. Ltd
The
South British Insurance Co. Ltd
Wagstaff
Ermac
Australian Royal Mail
Wire
Cable
David Anderson & CO
Wilson Street
David Anderson
Avenioneer and Sworn Valuator
W. Angliss & Co. Pty
Ballarat Land Mortgage Co. Ltd
National Mutual Life Association
Royal Insurance Co. Ltd
Strachan &Co
Trustees Exprs. & Agency Co, Ltd
Wilson Bolton & CO
Oneeaneres Commission
Horsh
New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company Limited
Ballarat Trustees
Executors and Agency Company Limited
Atlas Fire Assurance Company
H. V. McKay
Massey-Harris Pty. Ltd
Sunshine Harvester Works
Royal Mail
Alfa Hannaford & Co
Dodge
Willys 77
Hudson
Terraplane
Studebaker
Diamond T
Corporation Yards
Wilson Bolton &C
ME. G. L. Hall
W.B
Insurance and General
RM. Harfield
Stawell Land Sale
Rupanyup
Gusson & GO
Pxsaaienade Saeace
Liverpool and Leaden and Globe Insurance Company Ltd
Sawyer & Devlin
Equity Trustees Company Ltd
Goldsbrough Mort 4 CO. Ltd
W Legal Insurance Company
Edwards
Noradiaha Hepre
Barclay’s Rabbit Baits
Entative
F. Penny
Wawunna Road
Corben & Sons
Tara
A. Masrry
Melbourne
Q Totalisator Service
Cooperative Wheat Groct
Firetrace Sheet South
Pimpinio
Dooen and
JUNG
L. Hutchesson & Son
Pynsent Street
Horsham Theatre
C. J. Crass
Tuone 89
G. H. Robson
Monumental Mason
Stawell
Langlands’ Store
D. C. Shuter Pty
Swanston Street
Central
Goldsbrough Mort & Company Ltd
Pearson, Rowe, Smith & Company
AWYER
Highest Mar Mort & Company Ltd
Steck, Weel, Land, Marcha
Fordson
Thomas Young’ CO. Pty. Ltd
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