North West Champion Suit Over Quarterly Ad Rates
Alfred Handley sues Willie Mew Gan for 7 pounds 10 shillings and costs over four quarters of advertisements at 1 pound 17 shillings 6 pence each. The case hinges on whether the rate covered twelve months or a single quarter. Verdict goes to the plaintiff. Also notes a Baltimore husband suing his wife after 47 years of marriage amid domestic discord and a large brood of 32 children.
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Moree Court
Alfred Handley
Dight
Smith
Baltimore
Us.a
William Saulsbury
Father Sneddon Charged In Abuse Case At City Court
Henry Sneddon a 43 year old laborer from Carlton faced a City Court trial for assaulting his six year old son on January 1. Mary Sneddon an eight year old girl testified that the father dragged the boy into a gutter three times and struck him, while Rose Adams 12 witnessed the act of throwing the boy into a paddock. The mother worked to support the children and Sneddon admitted prior assault convictions. He was found guilty and sentenced to six months imprisonment.
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Henry Sneddon
Victoria Sweet
Carlton
Mary Sneddon
Sneddon
Ale
Henry
Rose Adams
Edwards
Prohibition Abroad Report Describes Norway Whisky Trade
A special article quotes John Truxton on Norway where smugglers target Scotland Holland and Germany to land whisky and gin. Moonshining is widespread and corruption among officers is noted. Tourists report higher intoxication levels here than in the United States, with bizarre liquor claims and official denials of demand for change.
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Norway
Vor
New York
United
Tates
Sunny Jim and the Golden Days of Local Cricket
The reminiscence recalls Sunny Jim in local cricket, noting D.R.M. and J.R.M.L. from decades ago. It recalls bowling feats of 224 unfinished and a 223 not out season high, with fielding tales and timely boundaries. The piece fondly remembers Jim timing the bowlers, memorable innings, and lively moments at the local ground.
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Avalla
D.r.m
Saive J.rml
Auoter
Jim
Mackay
Doose Brothers Motor Vehicles Case At West Maitland Court
Stanley John Barnett appeared at the West Maitland Police Court for riding a motor cycle without a muffler. He was fined five pounds and his license suspended for fourteen days.
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West Maitland
Stanley John Barnett
A Tongue Twister Challenge in Quick Speech
A playful tongue twisting line asks if you can say the phrase quickly three times. It mentions May Hughes and yews to be chewed, exploring rapid repetition and verbal agility.
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Hughes
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Wholesale Distributors Tooth & CO. Ltd
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Bingera
Tamworth
Boo Geerte St
Ayr
Yather
Sunny Jim
Waraag
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Ford
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UCKS
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Lid
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Doose Brothers
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Jary
Meg
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