Finger Print Coincidence Debunked by NSW Police Chief
A sensational claim from South Africa alleging identical fingerprints for two men in different prisons is dismissed by Sydney police fingerprint chief Inspector Childs. He says the story is almost certainly a mistake likely based on impressions of the same man, urging public caution about such sensational reports.
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NBW
South Africa
Vane Tempest
Capetown
Thacker
Bloemfontein
Childs
Sydney
New South Wales
Aame
Adentea
Bo Atory Mrust
Wey
Magnesite Deposit Reported at Fifield Ore Site
Under-Secretary for Mines Hears from Chief Inspector J B Jaquet on a large magnesite outcrop near Fifield about 3 miles northwest of the town. The 100 acre area shows pure white blocks of ore with low impurity, potentially yielding thousands of tons at low per ton loading costs. Sydney is about 350 miles away and Bogan Gate line lies 11 miles from the site. Demand is limited in New South Wales, with Caledonia supplying some imports at higher cost.
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Taz
Bydney
Bogan Gate- Bulbodney
New South Wales
New Caledonia
Balloon Patric Demonstrates Airship Trials in France
French officers piloted the La Patric airship on July 8 from Mendon. The balloon reached over 7 40 am, circled the Champ de Mars, and returned by 10 am averaging 15 to 20 miles per hour for two and a half hours. Built for £50,000, it sparked enthusiasm in France and concern in Germany with officials calling for a fleet of navigable balloons and government subsidies for continuing trials and development.
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Institute
Champ de Mara
Mendon
Patric
France
Germany
la Patria
Gantes Dumont
Zegland
Che
Patrity
Dastardly Deed At Bendigo Mine Sparks Alarm
A young man seeking work at the Great Ex ended Hustler's mine in Bendigo allegedly fought the mining manager and hurled dynamite. A cage at the 1900 level carried the blast but failed to explode, leaving workers beneath. The suspect was seized, later found dead by hanging, and remanded to gaol.
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Bendigo
Mother's Love and Silence in Divorce Custody
A mother named Garnet refuses to reveal her child’s location to prevent the ex-husband obtaining custody under a divorce decree. The judge orders disclosure or imprisonment and she resists, insisting she cannot give up the child. She is taken to prison while weeping, declaring she will keep her child.
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Garnet
Tain
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Mingelo & Caswell Sts
Mu. Bakes
UNION
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Euochie Street
Tal
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