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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 27, 1938
Page
5
A purported kidnapping attempt on Lord Nuffield unfolded as two men entered his office and telephoned police. The irregular report names Frield and a witness, states financial dealings, and notes a claim that Nuffield was urged to attend a hospital. Police records indicate one suspect offered £10 to the hospital for treatment.
Report from coastal cities describes a sudden insurgent attack causing large casualties. The figures include hundreds killed and thousands wounded as the conflict escalates, with multiple towns sustaining extensive damage and multiple groups reportedly involved.
William E. Smith, a Haven painter, pleads not guilty at Horsham Police Court to stealing a tarpaulin valued at £18. The offence is alleged to have occurred between February 11 and April 26, with Frederick Hoffmann of Baillie Street identifying the item as his. Evidence includes statements from Milbourne, Devin, and Constable Nelson about Smith’s handling of the tarpaulin and inquiries to locate its owner.
The Hollywood panorama Pick A Star previews Popular stars and fashion on screen with scenes from 1938 films The film features Joan Bennett Mischa Auer Helen Vinson and other stars plus a Manhattan club sequence and a Shanghai back drop centered on a motif of glamour and crime fiction roles
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