Fifteen Killed as British Liner Crashes in Flanders
The Central Criminal Court hears the murder trial of Eric Rowland Craig for Elizabeth O Connor s death at Kogarah on December 16. The crowded court, with many outside denied admission, saw Craig plead not guilty and mount 20 challenges as the Crown claims murder or nothing. The Prosecution outlined evidence from the Lower Court, noting the defence rests on alibi.
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Bydney
Central Criminal Court
Halse Rogers
Eric Rowland Craig
Elizabeth O'Connor
Kogarah
Craig
McKean KC
Council
Off ensive Letter Wool Classer Sentenced Sydney Court
Albert Cecil Melwey aged 36 was sentenced at the Nevil Sydney Court to four months imprisonment for sending an offensive letter. The magistrate noted no evidence of malice or intent beyond the improper communication.
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Sydney
Nevil Sydney
al Bert Cecil Melwey
Asage
Ly Lee
Macehese Auemathers
Ib Ruthy
London Wool Sales Offer Strong Demand
London wool market reports brisk demand from home and continental buyers with sales largely cleared despite fragmented text. Strong offerings and home and external demand supported trading.
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London Wool Sales
London
Hairdressers Union Plans Boycott Over Low Charges
A summoned meeting of the Hairdressers Union declares all salons charging under 1 for falrouts and sixpence for shaves as black. The motion calls Labor Leagues and Unions to join the boycott and condemns choir renting as a bid to flood the trade with cheap labor, risking hundreds of jobs.
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Sydney
Lyons heckled by uproarious crowd in Fremantle speech
In Perth on a Wednesday at Fremantle Town Hall Prime Minister Lyons faced continual heckling and was counted out several times as he spoke. The crowd grew so loud that his final minutes were inaudible and Senator Kingsmill was heckled. Lyons stated he had nothing to say except that he was disgusted.
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Perth
Mr. Lyons
Fremantle Town Hall
Lyons
Kingsmill
City of Liverpool Crash Kills Twelve on Imperial Flight
A mid air explosion caused the Imperial Airways liner The City of Liverpool to crash near Dixmude in Flanders. All twelve passengers and the crew perished, with four bodies found away from the wreckage. The plane burst into flames shortly after leaving an aerodrome, and the wreckage covered 60 square miles. Names of victims were reported among scattered details.
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London
Imperial Airways
Liverpool
Cologne
Brussels
Croydon
Dixmude
Flanders
Air Mner
Sydney Archbishopric nominees decline archbishopric
Sydney reports Rev Co M Chavasse of Oxford and Rev Dr Gilbert of London have declined nomination for the Archbishopric of Sydney.
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Sydney
Co M. Chavasse
Oxfare
Gilbert
London
Unemployed Women Invite Lady Gane at Broken Hall
A Sydney based note says unemployed women at Broken Hall plan to invite Lady Gane to their center on a Wednesday. The brief item records a civic gesture by an official or notable figure toward welfare workers.
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Sydney
Broken Hall
Lady Gane
Real Estate Sales Beat in Sydney February Report
February statistics show real estate sales activity in Sydney with figures indicating price trends and market momentum. The report highlights quarterly momentum and compares February results with prior periods, noting fluctuations in sales volume and value across districts.
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Sydney
Missingham Estate Records In Legislative Assembly Controversy
The Missingham Estate case from Sydney concerns a long battle in the Legislative Assembly. Interest centers on the estate’s value and the probative purpose of the inquiry, with key figures named Missingham and an heir addressing the matter in Parliament.
Kensington Racing Results and Scratchings
Race day results show multiple divisions with winners such as Warin TH and La Justice Scratch ing. Notable betting: New Churit to win at 7 to 1 while Tactician is 2 to 1. other entries include Ma Bruen and Bandueri in third division. Scratchings list Geld Honour and Bittle gewet.
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Bydney
Werboeschige Rennington
Foxarna
Warin
Progressie
Lad Yarrawin
Tactician
la Justie
la Justice
Ma Bruen
Amelior
Peter
Osaiena
Bargain Textile Drive Highlights Wide Range of Goods
The notice advertises a popular bargain event with 600 yards of fabric and a selection of linen finished tea towels, cotton blanks, dark patterned textiles, baby blankets, handkerchiefs, stockings, silks, table damask, dress tweed, heavyweight crepe de Chine, twill sheeting, and striped bloomers. Prices shown include 28d per yard for some items and 10d per yard for others.
Weather update forecaster warns of showers near coast
Today's forecast calls for further showers along the north coast with generally fair conditions elsewhere. A cool west to southwest wind shifts to fresh northers, bringing scattered showers and possible hazards inland.
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Sydney
Wheat Market Stagnates in Sydney and London Trade
The Sydney wheat market shows no strong interest with buyers and sellers largely indifferent as quotes hover around 201 for parcels and 2 for bulk. London values remain quiet with an Australian cargo offered near 223 per quarter and a 2000 ton New South Wales shipment to the United Kingdom quoted around 220.
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Sydney
Herald
Vestergay
Ayalo
Fedine
London
New South Wales
Ap Hond
Overloaded Sheep Suffer in Transport Rooms
In Melbourne a shocking scene unfolds as 1709 sheep arrived for sale and transport, with many cramped in trucks in poor condition. Inspectors report maimed or dying animals, while officials investigate who bears responsibility for the crash of care and welfare in this shipment.
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Melbourne
Weiss
Sunshine
Survey Vessel for Palms Venture
A survey vessel is noted for a Palms Venture project with uncertain text progression and scattered phrases. The readable lines reference a vessel and surveying activity with disjointed interjections and incomplete names.
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Palms Venture
Political Ban Lifted in Italiawines Brings Brunswick Anew
AFRLIN reports a ban relief as Italiawines chief Tienas Ciecresianetes lifts restrictions. Brunswick steams forward with April plans, signaling renewed activity and international trade prospects.
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Afrlin
Tienas
Thas Feerkne
Brunswick
Sussex Street Market Report Sydney Wool Prices
Market notes from Sussex Street Sydney list bulk wheat at 2 11 per bag while Tasmanian and Tasmanian items show 6 6 10 7. Butter cheese honey onions lucerne and liverme prices range with wheat at 2.6 to 4.
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Sydney
Weelmesdy
Tasmanian
Liverme
Texas tobacco crop prospects show cautious optimism
Fragmented OCR text reports mixed signals on Texas tobacco yields with references to harvest timelines in the region. Mentions of El Dorado settlement near Texas and government actions hint at disruptions and anticipated changes in crop handling and labor needs, but details are unclear.
Prospects of Rain on Sydney Weather Outlook Update
A weather note from a meteorologist cites a continuing chance of rain across western centers and coastal zones. The report, dated Wednesday, references past months of wet spell benefits and notes varied conditions in the lake region and surrounding areas.
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Sydney
Miares
Lake
Wae Wagey
Pele
Dave Arent Ios
Rifle Club Shoot Winners and Scores Highlight
Saturday's rifle shoot at Townsley resulted in Townsley winning the Horner Challenge Cup. Top scorers included J Frived and W Horney with notable marks from C Meloy, Raddy, Bucknell, Pitkin, and Latter as the event concluded with an upcoming elimination sheet next Saturday.
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Townsley
Horney
Meloy
Ry Relweeels i
Lennard
Raddy
Bucknell
German Consul Denies Jewish Persecution Reports
In Sydney on Wednesday Dr. Asmis the German Consul General called reports of Jewish persecution in Germany untrue and grossly exaggerated. He cited rising Berlin stock shares as proof of falsity. In London Sir John Simon told the House of Commons he had raised the issue with the German ambassador who gave a reassuring reply.
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Sydney
Asmis
Germany
Berlin
Death of Mrs C H Palaire Noted English Cricketer
London reports the sudden death of Mrs C H Palaire a famed cricketer aged 63 The notice notes her prominence in the sport and marks a notable loss for the cricket community Sydney reports the unit price of fine ware quoted at 316 indicating market activity and prices.
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London
C. H. Palaire
Sydney
Wedinder
Butter importers in London discuss Australian New Zealand market
A data meeting of Australian New Zealand butter importers in London discussed future prospects amid a dairy crisis. Meeting notes suggest price improvements may come if dairy output remains uncertain, with survey data indicating reduced imports and unsettled market conditions.
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London
New Zealand
Skysider
Life Saving Inverell Swimmers Earn Awards
Reported achievements from Inverell lifeguard training show DG Fowles and A Shrertit leading a Saturday session at Aby Welb with standout performances. The ceremony lists recipients for Australian Bronze Cross and Bronze Medallion credentials, recognizing skill in breaststroke, backstroke, and rescue drills.
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Robbie
Abyn Welb
Stewart
Ciney
Miesars
Paul Howie
Jd Las Fletcher
Borch
Lee Litton
Wryeway and
Plenaeant Awards
Gorton
Paul Wowird
Les Pleteher
Ted Masses
Pains Daine
Mair
Arthur
Ongley
Cal Sehminde Hay Jetties
Poms Hoow
Davis
Pont
Cwin Sehimmede
Herbert Schmiede
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Sor Jiusbamed
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EF Stibbs
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Anne Twenage
Missingham
Thomas Missingham
Kensington
la Hood
New Commonwealth Bank
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Avvney
Betta
Esa
Ely
Sussex Street
Market Report
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Billy Curr
Dirk Bielby
Snow Casaplyel
Texas Tobacco
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Victoriia
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Texas
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