Man Arrested Over Forged Cheques In Muswellbrook
A Muswellbrook man was arrested on forgery charges after presenting cheques forged to cash with an employer's name. A district landowner reported the incident, and police tracked the suspect two miles from town after a forged cheque was detected at a shop. Christmas business was steady with strong buying across states and church services noted.
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Muswellbrook
Sydney
Tura
Biginess Hoses
Hhe Mule Oy
Countess
New England Highway Conditions Report From Tenterfield To Brisbane
An MARLILA officer reports sections of the New England highway showing good bitumen from Tenterfield northward with detours near Lower Acacia Creek and ongoing work at several sites. Eleven miles ofWood travel road progress includes tar sealing prep, and most of the Wooden Bong to Brisbane stretch is tar paved with side tracks used near Flathdownes and Innes Plains due to repairs.
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Tenterfield
Brisbane
Marlila
Acacia Creek
Woodenbong
Flathdownes
Innes Plains
Nella
Died Suddenly Near Christmas Service in Sydney
An elderly woman collapsed on the way to a Christmas service near North Sydney. She was found near St Thomas's Church of England and attended by Dr Blight, but police could not establish her identity. She appeared to be about 73 years old.
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Sydney
St. Thomas's Church of England
North Symver
Blight
Ten Dead In Queensland Hotel Fire at Goomeri
Police report ten people perished when the Grand Hotel in Goomeri burned. Bodies recovered include John William Parker and others. several guests and two men remain missing amid ongoing identification work and investigations.
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Brisbane
Goomers
Bicht
Ing
John William Parker
Heensee
Yi Parker
Mere
Gladys Edwards
Feari Fram
Eileen Eisentrager
Allen Gordon Carter
Robert Nickson
George Eddie
Boolhbah
Goomer
Grand Hotel
Broadcasting Schedule Aboard The Empire Network
A dense listing of tonight and tomorrow broadcasts across the Empire stations. It covers cricket matches Victoria versus New South Wales, music programs, news, talks, drama, and variety acts featuring bands led by Jim Davidson and other performers.
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T.C
Kenneth Mackenzie
Jim Davidson
BBC
Empire
W. Bunning
Laral Teaoupa
SBS
Victoria
New South Wales
SNC
A.D.C
Cricket
Stock Exchange
New South Whales
AJBC
AJLC
Victoerland New South Whites
Programme Informa Uo
Power House
Activlty
Barbara Russell
Sopreno
Truck Smash In Farm Road Drive Endangers Driver
A young man, seeing a Ford utility on a roadside near Aberdeen, jumped into the truck and sped off toward Muswellbrook. He crashed the lorry into a fence after Dartmouth Hill, then fled on foot but was captured six miles from Aberdeen and brought to Muswellbrook police court.
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Aberdeen
Youngs
New England
Muswellhrook
Dartmouth” Hill
Muswellbook
Withor
Muswellbrook
Romandail
Choppy Seas Challenge Lifesavers At Sydney Beaches
Lifesavers conducted several rescues as strong currents and choppy seas affected crowds at Bondi and Manly. A North Cronulla man was injured when two surf skis collided amid the busy day with many Second A.L.E. members present.
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Sydney
North
Boy Hospitalized After Horse Kick at Home
Ernest Meredith aged 15 of Punde bowl was kicked by a horse at his residence. He sustained multiple fractured ribs and a lung injury may have been punctured. condition not stated. Authorities investigate the accident.
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Sydney
Ernest Meredith
Pundebowl
Pune
Stratosphere ascent details in Piccard’s air gondola
The article recounts the May 27 ascent to about four miles in a hermetically sealed metal gondola. Painted white above and black below, the craft used a quarter-full gas bag and squid oxygen cylinders for air, with thermometers and voltmeters inside. The gondola, displayed at the Sanith Newsington Science Museum in London, housed scientists’ instruments and a camera.
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Piccard
Uiroleh
Noor Wes
Sanith Newsington Science Museum
London
Red Cross Appeal Seeks Pyjamas And Socks For NSW Unit
Red Cross calls for 2000 pairs of pyjamas to equip a hospital unit as it departs in January. Branch secretaries are urged to raid cupboards and send everything possible before the end of the flat week in January. NSW allotment for socks stands at 5000 pairs with equal demand for other supplies. No break in volunteer work as sewing machines and knitting needles are needed this season.
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ALF
New South Wales
Red Cross
Spies Arrested in Sweden Under Refugee Clampdown
Swedish authorities enforce strict refugee controls and have arrested several individuals on charges related to caplonape as part of the crackdown.
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Sweden
London
Caplonape
Car leaves Pacific Highway injures two near Warners Hay
Two men were injured when a car ran off the Pacific Highway near the Warners Hay turn-off last night. Kier Burrill, driver from Deacon Street, sustained a deep laceration to the left forearm and facial cuts. Ronald Morton, 18, of Kurri Kurri, suffered concussion and facial abrasions. Both were admitted to Newcastle Hospital for treatment.
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Newcastle
Warners Hay
Cecil Mekerlas
Deacon Street
Kier Burrl
Ronald Morton
Blocenceatred
Kurri Kurri
Bol
Newcagtl
Child Drowns in Melbourne River Gap Incident
Eight year old Joan Paton of Armadale drowned between Edithvale and Aspendale while attempting to retrieve two rubber toys swept into deep water. The tragedy occurred on a Tuesday as rescuers searched the area.
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Melbourne
Joan Paton
Armadale
Edithvale
Aspendale
Beware of Loose Gravel in Warmer Weather
NRALA touring department warns motorists to slow and exercise caution on roads worn by dry spells and heavy traffic. Untarred surfaces and roads not sealed by tar or concrete may have looser gravel and a less stable surface in warmer, busier travel periods.
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NRALA
Girl Killed After Being Struck by Car in Deagon
A Sunday night incident left 10 year old Eileen Jensen killed after being knocked down by a car that did not stop. Injured were Thelma Barkhill 25 with leg fractures and Albert Barkhill 34 with minor injuries. Police search for the driver. three Barkhill children escaped harm.
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Eileen Jensen
Kelvin, Grove
Thelma Barkhill
Zillmere
Albert Barkhill
Horkhill
January issue of The Australian Journal praised by the Upper House
The Australian Journal earns praise from the Commonwealth legislature for giving Australian writers a fair chance. The January issue features sixteen complete stories including a nurse memoir and a mystery serial There are humorous games and a long varied contents list. Copies cost sixpence.
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Itig
Benitzor Cameron
Cyclists Crash in St Leger at Wayville Carnival
In the St Leger race at Wayville cycling carnival last night 19 of 8 starters crashed at the end of the second lap. Injured riders N Langley A Vie, Duille Vie, Monkhouse 8.4 and E Davidson SA admitted to Royal Adelaide Hospital. Resulta Centenary Derby TD Poselant SA 43 points 1, L Rogers NSW 95 2, J Conyera SA 20 8, H Carthew Broken Tf 14 4 Amateur St Leger W Sterlin View 48 points 1, K Bell SA 34 12, a Whitham SA 14 4.
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TD. Poselant
S.A
L.rogers
Ns.w
J. Conyera
H. Carthew
Car Capsizes Near Beauty Point. Driver Killed
Robert William Irwin 58 of Keahestreet Launceston died when his car overturned while attempting to overtake a lorry on the Launceston Beauty Point road. A Gyven passenger died, others were injured and taken to Beaconsfield Hospital. Mrs Willett suffered a probable skull fracture in serious condition.
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Alex Willett
Maitland Poultry Club Weekly Laying Competition Results
The Maitland District Poultry Society published week ending December 21 results from the Bolwarrh pens noting top scores across Heavy Breeds, Leghorns and other sections. Leading exhibitors include K. G. Cobcroft Mrs. G Madrers Tyson Bros and J. Broadbent with major point tallies in multiple classes.
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Maitland District Poultry Society
Bolwarrh
Australorps
K. G. Cobcroft
G BG Madrers
Quichill P
W. H. Dundon
T. Ho Wailer
R. Trill
J. Broadbent
G. and H. Duan
J. BH. Stevens
A. McMillan
N. Wailer
Eisteddfod Prompt Prompts Money Value Question
A fragment questions why people doubt the value of money and promotes prudent spending. It suggests playing safe with finances during a local or cultural event referenced as the Eisteddfod. The text reads as a cautionary financial remark.
Australia Reaches Industrial Maturity Voice of Government
The Minister for Customs J N Lawson defends the move to promote total manufacture of motor engines and chassis in Australia saying the country is no longer an infant and must grow toward industrial maturity. The article notes Avvotronians as the company undertaking the manufacture.
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Sydney
Australia
J. NM. Lawson
Avwotrainns
Tyre Blowout Crashes Into Polo Train Crash At Katoomba
Three people injured when a lorry tyre blew out and the car struck an electric light standard on the Great Western Highway near Leura. Injured were Roger Smith a four Hindu, Wilvel Smith 27 shock and abradions, Ethel Pinkney incised wounds and shock. Leonard Brown-Smith assistant stationmaster at Blacktown died in Paramatta Hospital after being struck by a train.
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Katoomba
Lear
Great Western
Leura
Blug Mountains
Armulance
Anaac Memorial
Roger Smith
Wilvel Smith
Ethel Pinkney
Kingatreet
Ashfield
Leonard Brown-Smith
Blacktown
Paramatta Hospital
Dulux Colour Range Ad By Pender Bros in Australia
An Australian ad promoting Dulux paints claims lasting colour and lustre with no other brand matching its shade. The notice directs readers to view the full colour range offered by Pender Bros Pty Ltd.
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Pender Bros. Pty. Ltd
Petrol Tank Watch Prompts Emergency Supply Precautions
The M L M L A urges careful monitoring of petrol tanks to ensure adequate spirit during long holidays. The association asks Lake emergency supplies to supply daily materials as needed and warns against dashboard gauge reliance. It recommends keeping a two gallon emergency reserve on long country trips.
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M.lmla
Lo Lake
the Association
Fatal fall shocks Goulburn community
In Goulburn a man fell from a fence onto a footpath on Lenane Street and died. He was with his grandchildren when the incident occurred and suffered multiple injuries including a fractured skull. His son, on leave from the Second ALE, was nearby. the family received support from local residents as the tragedy was announced.
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Goulburn
Coulburnn
Lenane
Ing
Oller
Gowllaen
Eitizes
Gavlburn
Merriwa Meeting Protest Against Stamp Duties Act
Merriwa branch of the Graglers' Association held a rally opposing the Sinmpies Amendment Act criticisms. The Country Party faced constituents as the protest continued over the provisions dealing with proposed duties.
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Merriwa
Tuestal
Graglers
Met
Country Party
Top Floor Collapse in Sussex Building Incident
A three story structure in Sussex suffered a top floor collapse yesterday afternoon. Tiles beams bricks and plaster crashed onto the second floor where workers were present. No fire occurred and barricades were set to prevent access as police guarded the premises.
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Sydney
Sussexetwee
Tle
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