Missing 17 year old Adelaide youth Thomas Oliver
Thomas Oliver a 17 year old electrical mechanist and Wie-Esnool of Dies student from 30 Johns Road Prospect has been missing for nearly a fortnight. Grandparents Mr and Mrs J Oliver have cared for him since childhood. He left home on March 20 to go to work and has not been heard from since. He was riding a pale green bicycle and wore dark trousers and a dark shirt. He was born in Leyland and his father resides in Scotland.
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Adelaide
Thomas Oliver
Wie-Esnool of Diies
Johns-road
Prospect
Hoy
Leylland
Ayial
J. Oliver
Aisfala
Sluce
Scotland
Miver
Wim Cannnot
Tewis
Firiday
Pale Gain
B.A.W.R.A Melbourne Plans Liquidation Action At Shareholders Meeting
The annual report for the year ending December 31 2024 shows wool sales totaling £2 - 616 and net surplus £2 604 992. Indications of a weak balance, with liquid assets under £6 965 040. Investments yield a satisfactory interest rate. On May 7 shareholders will vote on moving to call meetings to place the association in liquidation and distribute assets to shareholders.
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Melbourne
Te BA Wta
Dalance
Asavilalion
B.awra
Thas
Unemployment figures show varied employment in period
Unemployment data from the Government Labour Exchange reports 506 laborers registered for employment, with 293 shop workers, 14 youth laborers, and 124 tradesmen employed. Bank staff 172 fewer employed than last month, total 869 returned soldiers in government work, 13 soldiers on the reserve at month end.
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Adelaide
Air
A.C. WW
Ichardson
Government Labor Exchange
Odey
Arine Akeren
Ye Exchange
Thia
York
Pettalely
Phillip Willcocks Death Inquest Verdict Report
Coroner's Inquest today regaysl the death of Phillip Willcocks aged 46. Found in a week last Swadey near Moe the verdict states he died from a gunshot wound to the head. The death is recorded as self inflicted with no evidence to show whether the shooting was suicide or intentional.
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Melbourne
Phillip Willcocks
Swadey
Moe
Cruisers Contract Controversy and Alleged Pre Arrangements
Debate over cruiser contracts cites alleged pre arranged plans and hidden costs. Critics allege British and Australian shipbuilding arrangements favored oversea firms, with estimates around £2,125,000 and implied higher Australian costs. Proponents argue local industry is crucial for defence and economic cohesion.
Barrier wages in Broken Hill disputed at wage talks
In Broken Hill Mr FG Allen and Mr Ericksen discuss alleged progress toward resuming wage talks between the Mongers’ Association and the Barter Industrial Council. The conference aims to set terms for a meeting on April 5 to address objections and minor issues raised during negotiations.
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Broken Hill
FG. Allen
T Ie Mong Lanagers' Association
Ericksen
Barter Industrial Council
Baulise
Down and Out in Exmouth Mall Exmouth
An Oxford educated Irish judge named Watson was found near Exmouth Mall in Exdale yesterday after dawn, wandering in poor condition. A local witness described the scene and the doctor who examined him noted temporary cognitive impairment and weakness. The article hints he arrived from Ireland to Australia for a voyage, but the exact cause and current status remain unclear.
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Adelaide
Khavius Watson
Exmouth
Exdler
Anne
Honger
Oxford
Repatriation pensioners in Australia recorded deaths
Sydney report notes that during the progress of repatriation services 2000 returned diggers pensioners of the Revisions Department died in Australia last year. The figures reflect ongoing postwar welfare concerns for veterans and dependents.
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Sydney
Australia
French Finance Bill Faces Committee Review
Reuters reports ninety approves Jitanplal proposals from Minister of Finance aimed at a perpetual bond issue. Tax exemptions apply to wage earners, with subscriptions by the public and safeguards on default. Socialists support the southern project and oppose direct monetary restrictions as the Chamber of Deputies sends the measure to the finance committee for report.
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Reuter
Chamber of Demities
Souther
M. de Motiaie
Paris Finance Committee Debates Eluanos Bill Details
In a Wednesday session the Chamber of Deputies Finance Committee debated the Eluanos Bill. Proposals to separate four milliard site items from the rest were rejected but kept under study to improve the financial situation amid a tight, late-night committee meeting.
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Paris
Finance Committee
Chamber of Deputies
de Monzle
Poe Ba
Agoli
Governor Opens Sydney Show Amid Migration Finance Debate
The State Governor Sir Dudley di Ghita officially opened the Sydney Royal Show, urging action to curb urban unrest and improve outback facilities. Governor General? announced plan linking 20 million and 24 million capital into Australia at low rates for five and ten years, aiming to fund railways, roads, hydro projects, and greater settlement.
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Sydney
Genergl
England
Australia
Dudley di Ghati
Avifl Mitie
Bruce
Tevmy
Commonwealth
New Belgian Chamber Likely To Seat Diverse Parties
Reuters reports the planned chamber will feature 78 Catholics, 77 Socialists, 24 Liberals, with extreme elements including Communists and one Independent. The major shift from the prior assembly is a move toward a Socialists Liberals balance, affecting party representation and policy direction.
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Reuter
Trains in Collision Near Gutlalan Damages and Injuries
A Bowen to Townsville passenger train backing slowly into a water tank collided with a Bowen coal train at Gutlalan. The guard's van had been vacated and was badly smashed. Two oil wagons were damaged. Some passengers were injured but none seriously. Mr Rutherford of Brisbane was unconscious at one point.
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Brisbane
Bowen
Townsville
Gutlalanga
F. Rutherford
Crystal Brook Races Amid Turbulent Day
Crystal Brook staged a strenuous racing meet cut short by weather but resumed with a lively program. W Ferry supervised the events, including the Dele Were Taree and Crystal Brook Handicap, delivering spirited finishes and strong betting returns.
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Lange
W. Ferry
Seathin
My Tasheed
King
Spasotte
Turko-Russian forces clash as Kurdish rising spreads
A telegram from Goyake via C J Ketchum reports Turkish troops suppressing Kurdish uprisings around Desiram Mush Moalatia and Djarbekir. Reinforcements via the Bagdad railway are focusing east, with British and Indian troops on alert. Turanist motives tied to resistance to the Ottoman Caliphate fuel the revolt among tribes in Mesopotamia and Diarbekir.
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London
Ciuet
C.J. Hetcham
Daily Express
Goyake
Mesopotamia
Ketchum
Turkey
Mosul
Italy Offers Egypt Territorial Bargain Over Jerabub
A diplomatic report says Italy proposes to cede a strip of Tripoli territory to Egypt as compensation for Egypt’s surrender of Jerabub. The Jerabub inhabitants reportedly wish to remain under Egyptian rule, prompting a government security commission to study the issue.
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Remares Servite
Cai
Sider
Italy
Egypt
Tripoli
Jerabub
Securit
Empire wireless progress reports in Britain and colonies
In the House of Commons Sir William Mitchell-Thomson says the Rugby high power station will be completed in November and beam stations to Canada and South Africa should be ready in early October. India and Australia likely not until year end or early 1926. Dominions to nominate representatives on a permanent committee chaired by the Assistant Postmaster General to oversee routing messages tariffs and other service details.
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Reuter
London
House of Commons
Trevelyan Jamson
Empire Wireless
Willian Mitchell Thompson
Rugby Highdower
Canada
South Africa
Britain
India
Australis
Dominions
Post Office Wireless Scheme Sparks Political Debate
Australian Press Association reports London Wednesday on Mr Baldwins reply to Mr Hurd over the wireless scheme. The Daily Telegraph notes the Prime Minister made assurances but cautions that the most recent developments may be misinformed. It argues that when a department like the Post Office is challenged it should not be treated as the final arbiter and urges the Prime Minister to take personal charge, stressing that Empire wireless extends beyond departmental lines.
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Australian Press Association
London
Baldpwin
Hurd
Daily Telegraph
Post Office
Empire Wireless
German Presidency Crisis Raises Nomination Questions
Berlin reports indicate desperate efforts by German nationalists to nominate a successor as President. Hindenburg’s age and refusal complicate backing from 268,000 members of the People’s Party, with Herr Javres touted as a likely compromise and Stresemann’s stance shaping the outcome.
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Reuter
Berlin
Leshute
Marshal Hisdenture
Javres
Herr Javres
Prospavis
Cti
Hindenburg
Ksmin
Stresemomte
Nationaie Neve
Ahd
Prince Edward on Repulse voyage to Takara? Gold Coast harbor buildup
Reuters reports from Freetown Sierra Leone that the ship Repulse with the Prince of Wales aboard sailed for Takara on the Gold Coast today. The harbor entry is nearly complete, with construction costs estimated at £27,000,000.
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Reuter
London
Freetown
Sierra Lyonne
Lalleship
Prince of Walow
Takarad
Tia
Murderous assault leads to five years for Moran brothers
John and Victor Moran were sentenced to five years' imprisonment for a murderous assault on a Manly butcher. They struck him with a club to rob him while he slept. Judge Edwards noted the men were lucky not to face a capital charge.
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Pruner
Darlingharat
John
Victor Moran
Edwards
Wonderful Radio Prismatic Lens to Aid Education and War Efforts
A Baltimore report quotes Francis Jenkins predicting a prismatic lens for radio use to boost enthusiasm for the next Olympic Games and other events. He claims the invention will bring university education to farms and enable military headquarters to monitor fields via a lens on aircraft.
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Baltimore
Mary Jad
Francis Jenkins
Shipbuilding Policy Perth Reparations For Bach Bald Run
Perth government plans to replace the steamer Bach Bald to run north west by a Welsh steel hull, built in England, at about £4,600,000. The move aims to save over £100,000 and redirect funds to Australian works aiding local workers amid Labor protests against Commonwealth cruiser construction.
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Perth
Bagland
Sue —Netton
Theommonwealth
Australia
Bngland
Train and Lorry Collision Near Ovingham
Adelaide report notes a wreck near Ovingham as a lorry carrying six people crashes while en route to Broken Hill. Driver Leo Hayes and passenger Vine May Matthews sustain leg injuries with other occupants escaping unharmed. Damaged vehicle and broken goods described.
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Adelaide
Ovingham Jevel Crossing
Trait
Leo Hayes
Matthews
Phe
Missing detective sought as warrant issued against Fowler
A warrant is issued for Fowler as two senior detectives are dispatched to assist in locating Detective Fowler amid alleged conspiracy with other officers. Miss Fowler states her husband has not been seen since March 27 as she fights a £1000 writ against Leo O Sullivan and McPherson, alleging payment under threat.
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Meebourne
Dhen Delalted
Fowler
Taronce Gallaghuo
Marah
Terease Catlaw Bilan
Leo O'Sullivan
Otholo
Aut
McPherson
Clalmnlaz
Plato
Wholesale Produce Prices Scrambled By OCR
Fragmented market list shows varied wholesale fruit and vegetable prices such as apples peaches tomatoes oranges grapes and beans. OCR text is garbled but indicates per case and per dozen pricing across multiple items.
London Airship Flight Reported Over Croydon to Ballam
An airship traversed from Croydon toward Ballam in calm weather, prompting observers to note the craft’s passage late Monday night and its steady progress by noon today as residents slept.
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London
Loddon
Ville
Croydon
Balla
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Dalfodus
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