High Court Decision In Langon Appeals In Florida
Miami reports that Mrs Keith Miller and Captain Lancaster are held for investigation in a shooting death of aeroplane pilot Haden Clark. Miller and Lancaster gave statements to police blaming a self inflicted wound.
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Miami
Florida
Aviatrix
Keith Miller
Captain Lancaster
Oll
Haden Clark
Miller
Lancaster
Clark
Lancaster Clark
Bankstown Murder Charged After Overnight Interrogation
William Moxley was charged at Central Police Station after twelve hours of interrogation by Metro-Politan Superintendent Mr Mackay and senior detectives. The charge alleges he feloniously murdered Frank Wilkinson and Dorothy Denil in Bankstown.
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Sydney
Wiliam Moxley
Metro- Politan
Mackay
Central Police Station
Frank Wilkinson
Dorothy Denil
High Court Dismisses NSW Appeal on Enforcement Act
The High Court rules five to one against renew to appeal to the Privy Council over the Enforcement Act. The majority upholds the seizure provision on bank deposits, dismissing the State’s injunction to stop State funds from flowing to the Commonwealth. Justice Evatt dissents on the appeal refusal and joins only in the later decision questions.
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High Court
Justice Evatt
Privy Councl
New South Wales
Privy Council
Bank of New South Wales
The
Commercial Banking Company of Sydney
Commonwealth
Ghastly Affair in Sydney Victims Wounded at Home
A maid found Victor Claude Saywell, a solicitor and racehorse owner, and his wife unconscious with head wounds in their bedroom. Bloodstains covered the room. A hammer lay nearby on a vacant allotment. The couple were taken to a private hospital in a critical condition. Four others slept inside. no cries heard. It is unclear if anything was stolen.
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Sydney
Victor Claude Saywell
Saywell
Prisoner Found Hanged After Stonethrowing at Police
Bathurst Sydney Campler a 30 year old prisoner was found hanged in his cell after a crisis. He reportedly used his trousers as a noose and stood on the bed before leaping to end his life. Earlier he had hurled two stones through the police station front window, was arrested, and placed in the hall.
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Bathurst
Sydney
Bank Rate Cut Sparks London Market Rally
London bankers welcomed a reduction of the bank rate from 6⅓ to 3 percent, halving it in nine weeks, with a stimulating effect on the Stock Exchange and city markets.
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London
Stock Exchange
NSW Appeal Case in Privy Council Arguments Continue
Mr. Maughan argues that section 5 of the Colonial Laws Validity Act cannot be bypassed by laws on manner and form unless an act dictates the alteration method. He says clear English wording limits exceptions and that all constitutional laws must follow existing forms. The committee adjourned to tomorrow for further discussion.
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London
N.S.W. Upper House
Privy Council
D. Maughan
E.c
Sydney
Litham
Mr. Maughan
Mariner
General Higgins Arrives in Sydney for Salvation Army Visit
General Higgins leader of the Salvation Army arrived in Sydney today from overseas. He was greeted by hundreds of Salvationists and given a warm reception.
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Sydney
Higgins
Galevation Army
Oversus
Sussex Street Today’s Markets Prices snapshot
Markets at Sussex Street show bulk wheat 23, Tasmanian potatoes 66 to 76 per bag, new-lald 19, butter 10, cheese 4 to Sid, maize 47 to 49, oats 118 to 28, onions 17, wheaten 3.3 to 4/6, lucerne hay 2/8 to 6, wheaten 3.3 to 2/9.
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Sydney
Sussex Street
Tasmanian
Premiers Conference Postponed to June 21
The Premiers Conference in Melbourne has adjourned to June 21 due to ongoing Victorian and Queensland elections. Officials announced the postponement as regional voting wraps up.
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Melbourne
Queensland
Premiers
Queensland Railways Reduction in Charges
The Government announces further cuts in railway freights and fares effective May 1 as part of a Queensland Railways reduction program. The move targets lower transport costs for passengers and shippers across the state.
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Brisbane
Ceiling collapse at Bastia Correctional Court in Corsica
A ceiling failure during a court hearing in Bastia Corsica buried magistrates barristers and spectators. At least fifteen people died including two leading barristers and many were wounded. Troops and a posse are clearing the wreckage with the Deputy Mayor and Assistant Prosecutor among those affected.
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Bastia
Corsica
Leost
Wheat Market Edges Lower Amid Subdued Demand
The wheat market showed a softer tone with bulk wheat offered at 3/4 for prompt Sydney deliveries as buyers stayed reserved. Some parcels changed hands at the figure while larger operators paused, with no pressing inquiry for bagged wheat and freight rates quoted to trucks and country stations. Overseas markets opened steady but closed easier with a Victoria cargo at 279 and a Western Australian shipment at 274. Winnipeg and Chicago also eased on rain and farm board activity.
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Sydney
Amalines
London
Victoria
Liverpool
Chicago
Kansas
Farm Board
Winnipeg
Woman Robbed at King’s Cross in Night Assault
Gwenneth Bidron of Darlinghurst was attacked by three men at King’s Cross last night and knocked unconscious. Her handbag containing 19 pounds was taken.
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Sydney
Gwenneth Bidron
Darlinghurst
King's Cross
Coursing Plant Sold After License Failure
Sydney report says the Mascot coursing plant failed to obtain a license to run hare coursing. The plant, claimed to have cost 158000, sold for 21000 to the Greyhound Racing Club at Kensington.
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Sydney
Auetralgay
Mascot
Greyhound Racing Club
Kensington
Three Nominees Nominated for Town Council Vacancy
The Returning Officer declared H. C. Cooper J. P. F. O’Connor and P. F. J. O’Reilly duly nominated to contest the council vacancy caused by Mr. Swan’s resignation. Polling day is Saturday May 7 with candidates urging ratepayers to support clean ideals and public service.
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J. W.siecks
DW. Swan
H. C. Cooper
Swan
P. J. O'Reilly
O'Connor
Ratepayers’ Association
Cooper
Donald Blewart
Reilly
James Meliveen
J. F. O'Connor
Women robbed after being offered lifts in two suburbs
Two women reported to police that men in cars offered them rides and then robbed them of handbag contents. In each incident the women were enticed into a car, driven a short distance, and robbed before being released.
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Sydney
Anc
Foster Victorious in Sydney Boxing Showdown
Merri Foster defeated Harris on points at Newtown Stadium this morning. The Sydney-based boxer sent Harris down nine times across three knockdowns, displaying polished form from training in the big smoke and signaling rising progress toward higher level competition.
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Merri Foster
Sydney
Harris
Newtown Stadium
Forty-nine Stair lottery draws announced with prizes
The forty-ninth Stair lottery was drawn today with first prize 20817 QTC. Syndicate SW. Thompson c/o N S W Bookstall Sydney. Second prize 81756 Three Must Get Th Syndicate Mrs Elizabeth Russell 19 Carrington road Martiskyle. Third prize 39676 Blue Butterfly Syndicate Miss Eileen Dilgnan 127 Pamer Street Darlinghurst. Fourth prize 21223 Pennant Number Three Syndicate G F Williams 295 Trafalgar Street Petersham.
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Sydney
QTC
SW. Thompson
C’o N.S.W. Bookstall
Elizabeth Russell
Carrington Road
Martiskyle
Eileen Dilgnan
Pamer Street
Darlinghurst
G. F. Willams
Trafalgar Streat
Petersaam
Money for Hospitals Made Available
The State Treasury has made available to the Hospitals' Commission sufficient funds to pay subsidies to the public hospitals.
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Sydney
State Treasury
Hospitals’ Commission
Temperature Readings For The Week To Date
The week to date records show Monday 65 4, Tuesday 66 30, Wednesday 70 2 27, Thursday 72 39 2, and Friday a minimum of 39 degrees.
Tomorrow Night’s Wood-Roberty Welter Bout At Newcastle
Speculation runs hot on the Woods Roberts welter clash expected to be a top town fight. Newcastle’s Woods is a proven veteran with multiple showings at Sydney Newcastle and North Western stadiums. Roberts, boasting twelve undefeated rounds in Brisbane, must prove his best here. A six round Punch Pegg versus Norm Edwards bout is set as support with a dance to follow.
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Newcastle
Sydney
North Western
Art Roberts
Brisbane
Wich
Pegg
Norm Edwards
Torrington
Murder charge reduced to manslaughter in Port Adelaide fracas
Egidis Dallora, 22, charged with murdering Ernest Harrisson, 48, at Port Adelaide, convicted of manslaughter with strong recommendation to mercy. The case stemmed from a fracas between waterside workers and volunteers.
Attempted murder case set for trial in Hobart
State father Hugh Henry Wilson was committed for trial on an attempted murder charge involving Charlie Grace. Three witnesses testified Wilson said he had a shot for Grace, with Trooper Wilkins noting the man was hanging around the place trying to misconduct himself with Wilson's daughter.
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Hobart
Hugh Henry Wilson
Charlie Grace
Wilson
Grace
Troeper Wilkins
Forecast Reads Cloudy With Showers Across Regions
Weather bulletin reports cloud cover with isolated showers in the southern highlands becoming cloudy in the northeast and central coasts. Readings indicate generally fine conditions inland with cold mornings and frost, plus fog in some areas and southeast winds.
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Sydney
Highlands
Unquoted price quoted for tin in Sydney market
The local tin price in Sydney was quoted at 23 2 per unit on Friday.
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Sydney
United Country Party Moves to Form Branches Across District
Mr W J Kinross announces a campaign to establish United Country Party branches. Sub-group leader Mr R Morell and Inverell staff visited Wallangra forming a strong local committee led by R A Black. Urgent call for rapid meetings, roll checks, and local speakers to prepare for a possible election.
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W. J. Kinross
Twerell
United Country Party
R. Morell
Inverel
Wallangra
R. A Black
Inverell
Kinross
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