Parkes Death Case Linked to Sleeping Pills Mystery
Miss Emily Simpson 45 was found dead near the Forbes road Parkes gateway with drag marks on the ground. Police doubt violence and consider poisoning or natural causes after a post mortem failed to reveal the cause. A man seen with her Monday is being sought as officers probe sleeping pill overdose theory. Simp son belonged to a noted Parkes family and exhibits have been sent to Sydney for analysis.
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Parkes
Emily Louisa Simpson
Frederick Rodda
Forbes Road
Emily Simpson
Miss Simpson
Sydney
Parkes Familly
Sydney election sparks Labour rent increase claim rebuttal
Speaking in North Sydney the Minister for Justice ridiculed Labour’s rent rise claim under the present government. He cited empty houses as proof that normal conditions were returning amid a broadcast outlining Labor policy, with Chifley accusing Lang of causing division and disaster.
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Sydney
North Sydney
Minster For Justice
Labour
Federal
Labor Party
J. B. Chifley
Labour Party
Chifley
Lang
Dominions Favor Collective Security Over Anti Germany Bloc
British and Dominion ministers in London agreed there should be no anti Germany bloc and that Germany must share responsibility for recent actions. Australia expressed concerns about parts of the Geneva resolution while supporting open doors and equal treatment for Germany in European peace efforts.
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London
Stanley Bruce
Menzies
Australia
Lyons
Britain
Empire
Germany
Ghermany
Boy Hurt in Melbourne Train Fall Near North Melbourne
A four year old boy, John J. Crocker, fell from the Adelaide express near North Melbourne station after it left Melbourne. He was found by the track and rushed to hospital in a critical condition with a fractured skull and multiple injuries.
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Melbourne
Adelaide Express
John J. Crocker
North Melbourne
Temperance Interests Clash Over Liquor Trade in Australia
Sydney report shows the NSW Temperance Alliance chair Mir F Wilson declaring the liquor trade as real rulers of Australia. Reverend Wallace Deane condemned conspiracists for silence on the liquor question. A local resolution seeks hospital changes and a simple majority provision in the Liquor Act.
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Sydney
NSW ‘Temperance Alligner
Chalrrany
Mir F Wilsen
Australia
Wallace Deane
Proti- Vicians
Tin price today quoted around 48 95
Tin price figures show the market quoting the metal at 48 95 per unit. The number appears in the latest price listing with no additional context provided.
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Sydney
Weather forecast shows showers near coast and varying winds
The forecast notes further showers around the periit and central coast with morning fogs in eastern areas. It calls for otherwise fine and milder conditions, but predicts increasing cloud and unsettled weather from the south west late. Winds are variable.
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Sydney
Portherhe
Bowlers Review of Monday Tournament Games
Monday results show S J S Butler winning singles championship 21 8 over Northeatt and Cameron 21 19 in singles handicap. Pairs handicap Swan pat E Micholas 4 beat Barnaud wand Rev ames 5 91 14. Three rink games featured teams led by James McFarland Nesbitt Barclay 17 draw with Butler Dibley EB Nicholas Shmms 17 and Butler Myers Simpson Mike beating Jacobs Brooks A Nicholas Cameron 24 16. Winter G Smith Cummins Knaplon beat Hills J Vernon Dr Vernon Brown 90 12.
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Pat E
Micholas
Barnaud Wand Rev. Ames
Cameron
Brawn
Aboriginal Policy Criticizes Treatment of Natives in North Queensland
Dr. R. M. Crookston, who investigated aboriginal problems in North Queensland, condemns the treatment of the blacks as cruel. He says the policy aims to sequester natives in plains unfit for habitation and to let them die.
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Sydney
R. M. Crookston
Queensland
Man killed by falling tree on Patonga track work
James Falers aged 63 a relief worker died instantly when a tree fell on him during track maintenance near Patonga at Woy Woy authorities investigated the accident and noted the cause as a fatal incident at the site
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Sydney
James Falers
Patonga
Wage increase in clothing industry for June payroll
The Clothing Industry Union will raise wages by 2 per week for all male members and 1 per week for all female members, effective on the first pay day in June. About 27,000 workers are affected, based on the latest Commonwealth Statistician index figures. Mothers Day tribute notes and gift suggestions appear for next Sunday at Candell's.
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Sydney
Clothing Industry Union
Commonwealth Statistician
War Condemned Persistent Devil Threat to Church Assembly
In Melbourne on Wednesday Rev J Huey Steele addressed the Assembly condemning war as a persistent devil. He argued fears and trumped up ethics were stirred by those who caused nations to war and used it to justify conflict.
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Melbourne
J. Huey Steele
Assembly
Youth Interrupts Jubilee Parade in Colombo
In Colombo after a Jubilee parade, a youth leaped between a governor’s car and escort and waved a black flag shouting Down with British Imperialism. Police detained him. Similar incident in Gatton yesterday led to the arrest of the youth’s brothers.
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Colombo
Cus Loes
Gatte
Court deals with stealing belt and overcoat
In court this morning Edward Foster admitted stealing 49 feet of leather belting from the Leviathan mine valued at £8 and was fined £10 with 20 days in default. The case was dismissed after payment and return of property. JG White was discharged on a charge of stealing an overcoat due to lack of evidence.
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G . Goldie
P.M. Edward Foster
Leviathan
A. G. Friend
R. O'Halloran
O'Halloran
P.M
JG. White
Delangra
Mir
J. O'Halloran
South Africa Beats Leicestershire By 170 Runs
The South African cricket team defeated Leicestershire by 170 runs after declaring at 24 in Shurahree. Leicestershire were dismissed in the second innings for 223 as Jouse excelled in bowling and fielding. Bill Armstrong led with 43 in each innings as South Africa posted 312 and 214 declared, while Leicestershire tallied 123 and 233.
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London
Leicestershire
South Africa
Shurahree
Jouse
Leicestershay
Sundrirs
Billl Armstrong
Sussex Street Market Report Prices on Wheat and Dairy
Sussex street market prices listed for wheat tensors and dairy items. Tasmanian potatoes, new laid figs, butter and cheese bids, maize, onions, millet, and hay ranges appear, with various unit measures and bidding terms noted.
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Sydney
Sussex Street
Tasmanian
Jubilee Pageantry Continues in London
London marks Jubilee revels with crowds in East and West End. Police praise security handling as King sends thanks. Charity fund rises to about 10000 pounds from grand stand seats. The King to Westminster Hall for a loyal address and to St. James Palace for Diplomatic Corps levee.
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London
East
West End
Com Missioner
Westminister Hall
Howes
St. James Palace
Ascot Races Latest Results at Ascot
Races at Ascot report Leone Silky Oak and Glen Byce among winners in multiple handicaps with minor scratchings. Results list betting odds for each race and note Cool Caravel Gay Alice and Walverd among top finishers in the Novice and Flying Handicaps.
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Sydney
Ascot
Guy Alice
Walverd
Anchor
Myatiniin
Poulder
Bonne
Milanese Not Silk Standard of Living Inquiry Resume
An inquiry into the living standards of women resumes with Mr Newell of the Employers Federation questioning a witness nicknamed Miss J BR about scarce fabric and garments including silk like pyjamas and a kimono. The exchange notes that silk may be imitation fabric made from wood pulp and comments on the cost comparison to real silk.
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Sydney
Newell
Employers Federation
J BR
Milanewang
Juste Browne
Tamworth Cup Resulted Win by Sir Thom in Handicap Event
Tamworth Jockey Club meeting opens with the Opening Handicap won by Dogwood Philomens Lucre at 7 to 4. High Fire takes the First Maiden at 7 to 2. In the Tamworth Cup 7 furlongs Sir Thom spells Assad as winner with 102.
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Tamworth
Sveney Orb
Sir Thom ‘ Com
Spell
Assad
Inverell Hospital Board Defends Against O Connor Allegation
Inverell District Hospital secretary NS G Bolton states in a letter that a report of Mr O Connor speaking in fighting terms against the hospital administration and challenging the Board is untrue and without truth. The reply clarifies the Board’s position and denies the quoted confrontation.
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Inverell District Hospital
NS G&, Bolton
O'Connor
Inverell Hospital
Mussolini Orders Expanded Mobilisation In Africa
Italy announces a broad mobilisation of forces in East Africa. Signor Mussolini declares precautionary measures amid arms shipments to Ad dia Abba and a recent Imperial speech. One army and two militia divisions are mobilised, with thousands added to the war zone. The Under Secretary for War had forecast 00,00 men in colours within a month.
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Rome
Signor
Mussolini
Addia Abba
Italy
Wheat Market Fayr Rain Delays Trades In Sydney
The Sydney wheat market paused as overseas exchange reopening looms and buyers stayed away. Prices stayed nominal with prompt bulk at 3.54 and bagged wheat at 3.6, while farmers focused on seedling work. Rain across the wheat belt improves seedbeds in central west and south west though northern falls remain light. London Liverpool and Winnipeg markets closed Monday with option prices up three eighths.
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Sydney
Sydney Morning Herald
London
Liverpool
Winnipeg
Boston Fire Claims Four Artists Family Members
A blaze at the home of renowned portrait painter John Livaile in Boston killed four people, including his young daughter, and injured seven others as the fire swept through the residence. His ten year old son Igamore escaped to safety. Two housemaids among the dead. The painter was away in New York opening an exhibition.
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Boston
John Livaile
Itr
New York
Lavalle
Igamore
Teller’s Lapse Stole £1050 Led to Prison Sentence
Sydney court heard Eric Gann a teller at Bank of New South Wales Marrickville branch stole 1050 pounds in one sum. He received twelve months imprisonment and was recommended for admission to a prison farm. In a letter to the bank’s general manager he pleaded his failing and remorse.
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Sydney
Eric Gann
Bank of New South Wales
Marrickville
Mentally deranged man terrorizes milk vendors in city
A demented man armed with a razor accosts milk deliverers in the Eastern Suburbs at night and threatens to cut them up. Police accompany several milk rounds in plain clothes. one youth was warned not to tell. The public mood deems the man mentally deranged.
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Sydney
Denial of Lang Party Affiliation By A W U Executive
In an interview with Times representative, W A Sims an A W U executive member says the convention rejected affiliating with the Lang party this year. Only the executive council can alter policy, and NSW branch officials have received no reversal or party alignment. The NSW branch states it is not affiliated with any political party.
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Times
W. A. Sims
A.W .U
Ih Aww
Lang
Executive Council
Union
New South Wales
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S.J. S Butler
Northeatt
Cansdell's
Market Report
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MR. O'Connor
Teller
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Canedell
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