Bank Robbery Ring Plague Townsville Era
A Brisbane dated report recounts a string of bank robberies in 1920s Queensland. The syndicate stole £15 000 plus notes, used registered mail routes from Townsville to Cloncurry, and employed forged or duplicated keys. Police captured one accessory, with other suspects pursued across Sydney and Brisbane. Cash and bonds surfaced at Townsville and Cloncurry as investigations unfolded.
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Brisbane
Warwick
Orly
Townsville
Glenevery
Rst
Besng & Master
Cloncurry
Postal uMevik
Townaville
Sydney
Drownhill, Kirk, and Company
Towneville
Bydney
Duk
Brownhil, Kirk, and Co
Supreme Court
Aic
Dreiniats
Jim
Inter
Thol Tran
Fawnsville
Ming Battx
Oscaston
Queensland National Tran Mall
Soldier Settlers Letter From Wakefield Describes Financial Struggles
Robert Law of Wakefield Mount Faussell submits a letter to the Farmers and Sellers District Council urging relief for soldier settlers in the state. The letter argues the Crown’s settlement terms are crushing, detailing arrears and loans, and requests a reduced instalment rate to ten percent.
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Robert 1 Law
Wakefield
Mount Fausall
Intier
Oval
Interla
Nettiers
Ax Amojijl
Werth
Fiat
Indiatment
Tata
Eulwario
Busintes
Germuany
Wool Sales Agents Report From Australian Market
The report notes opening rules and Federal competition for wool sales. It highlights higher values in regions including Ungton Vale, Deepwater, and Glenid over New England with peers and merchants observing sales performance and prices.
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Ungton Vale
Deepwater
Glenid
New England
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Visit Aids Coughs
A short note describes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure aiding relief for coughs colds and influenza with a colonial era tone. The fragment references a visit and supplier claims of medicinal benefits.
Homebush Sale at Shoport Sheep and Cattle
At Homebush on Thursday a large yarding of 37000 sheep and lambs was penned with strong demand. Heavily represented were prime and well-finished lots, with ewes and wethers selling to top figures. cattle and bullocks also described with varied prices and buyers listed, highlighting the day’s active livestock market.
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Homebush
A.A. Company
H. Bowman
British Tariff On Foodsuits Faces Market Strain
The Londutt Vimiee reports 19 percent duty on foreign foods has little price impact so far. Prices and quotes largely hold, while some foreign sellers plan to adjust terms to offset duties. Forward contracts may allow buyers to cancel obligations if the levy increases costs for imported bacon and related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reve Jong
Bus Il
Aume
Dewar
Uae
The New Record Clip on Finance All-Important
A fragmented 19th century column discusses finance and monetary strain amid shortages. It references rising supply concerns, wage pressures, and political effects on markets with mentions of public power and economic figures, hinting at a looming financial depression.
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Sean
Austin Kta
Mees
Maimen
Rivides
Greta
Shane
Anton
Reece
Brutord
Eulay
Irene
Ivan Sythe
Abela Ugar
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Aunt Mary
Tillock & Co
Atock
Fes
H. N. Ramsay
BOOTH
Ifan
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Ike Tellble
Carson
Alka
Winchcombe Minds
Bridge St. Aydney
Pitt Son and Badgery Limited
A.ml. & F. Coy. Ltd
4 Blight
Amland Fcoy
New Zealand
ONEY
Wits
Winton
al Townville Bank
Big Hafe
Atkern
Manoon
Yelante
Himibetts Etreel
William Arnott Limited
Australia
Goupans
Grover
Billy
Inglis Ltd
Kent Street
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