Double Tragedy Motive Jealousy Swellington Case
A Gra kanne Meni at Home staff member reports a midnight drive attack near Dupedia. Thomas Billa stag gering with throat cut dies. nurse Misa Peesy Metnnes, 25, missing and body later found. Injuries from a stone tied in a handkerchief and pocket knife. Motive appears jealousy. Metnnes was friendly with two men Ellis among them, undecided which to choose.
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Gra~ Kanne Meni
Weipa
Dupedia
Groane
Thomas Billa
Bilis
Misa Peesy ‘Melnnes
Seaven
Metnnes
Ellis
Luxury in clouds new British airship Ritz of the skies
London reports the new British airship ROL will be a Ritz of the skies with spacious promenades drawing and smoking rooms a restaurant electric food lifts a kitchen and sleeping cabins for 100 passengers It can accommodate a far advanced network and aims to demonstrate after a 1000 mile home cruise before a Canada voyage The Air Ministry notes the future depends on passenger demand with no military use planned and a potential £10 000 mooring mast cost in Australia being considered.
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London
Wardington
Reypt Anadia
Canada
Air Minisry
Australia
Tigress Episode in Calcutta Hut Ends in Double Death
An officer of the Madras Forestry Department, alone in a hut near Calcutta, confronted three tigresses. After firing from the roof, the officer and helpers shot the tigers, one in the shoulder and the others later collapsing and dying. The incident ended with the officer and his companion surviving.
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Calcutta
Madras Forestry Department
Torch
Drink in Russia Mint Servier Riga Campaign Highlights Alcohol Addiction
A Riga report on a Soviet drive against drinking shows 51 tavern keepers investigated and 74 percent of patrons had been drinking for five years. The article notes parental influence as a factor in encouraging alcohol use.
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Mint Servier
Riga
Leningrad
Wea
Capietha Tragedy Death of Mrs Tanner inquest resumes
The Capietha inquest into Mrs Hilda Tanner’s death resumed with open verdicts. Coroner and witnesses discussed body position and strychnine poisoning, while Premier Butler signaled government tender plans to buy supplies for an Australia-wide inquiry into four victims.
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Tunner
Goroner
Sald
Tanner
Monvaney
Adelaide
A. L. Butler
Australia
Britain
Julis Lam
Austral
Law Sea Industry
Commonwealth
Hilda May Tanner
Cap pilot ship sighting near Greenland coast
A Greenland coast sighting report says the Greater Rockford, carrying Pills Bem Haseel and Parker Cramer, was spotted at 14 30 Sunday near Fiskerneset. The airmen were observing sea from held glasses as the craft moved east. An amateur radio station in Chicago later relayed contact with Greater Rockford, noting it about 50 miles off Newfoundland.
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Montreal
Capiah Sherif
Greenland
Greater
Rockford
Bem Haseel
Parker Cramer
Europe
Fiskenasset
Ghicago
Briday
Greater Rockford
Newfoundland
Antidote for Love: Not Guilty in Melbourne Case
In Melbourne, Priday Wien Mark Anthony Burnett and a clerk faced a Criminal Court charge for stealing a scarf and fountain pen from a home owned by Lorna Beresford. Burnett claimed the girl was in love with him and he sought to influence her view, though the jury returned a verdict of not guilty without leaving the box. Justice Wasley discharged him, calling it a silly escapade.
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Melbourne
Priday Wien
Mark Anthony Burnett
Accuvedy
Lorna Beresford
Burnett
Justice Wasley
Insane husband committed to asylum after attack
In Adelaide this Friday police prosecutor R A Lenthal stated Robert Forgie aged 62 of Unde date was committed to Parkside Mental Hospital after an alleged axe attack on his wife Florence Forgie on August 19 leaving severe head wounds. The charge was withdrawn by the prosecutor E M Sabine P M noting Mrs Forgie remains in hospital in a precarious condition.
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Adelaide
Foreie
Parkside Mental Hospital
R.A Lenthal
Adelaide Pollce Court
Gnd
Robert Forgie
Forge
Mra
Tubert Opperman’s racing future in doubt in Paris
United Service reports Paris notes Tubert Opperman the Australian cyclist seeks to stay in Europe to sort contracts for six days and contemplate spring races. Despite rich offers abroad business pulls him back to Australia where his remuneration is high. He is expected to return there by late October. On Sunday he will race behind a motorcycle on the Buffalo track over 190 kilometres against Brean of France who placed second in the world championship in Budapest.
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United Service
Paris
Tubert Opperman
Firope Vinill
Fie
Aome
United States
Australia
Europe
Tragic Debut Plane Crash Near Sydney
A single engine plane crashed near Namacoorte Australia injuring the pilot and ground observers. The pilot, Franklin Hutchinson, and passenger Kathleen Hill, were reported among the injured with a fractured ankle and forehead cuts. The wreckage of the aircraft buried its nose in the ground and the undercarriage tore off, with authorities searching the scene for confirmation of details.
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Sydney
Namacoorte
Here
S. Peterskip
Franklin Hutchinson
Tory
England
Kathleen Hill
Metnnes
Fey
Iher
Eleven on board escape unhurt after plane forced landing
An Ol Cold airliner carrying 100 passengers diverted from Mount Lofty winds near Uraidla 13 miles from Adelaide. The craft struck a high voltage wire and wheel collapse but all aboard escaped unharmed. the plane sustained light damage and was later to be dismantled. Passengers included Mrs. H J Wilson with a five week old baby and several residents of Mount Gambier and Glencoe.
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Adelaide
H. Hussey
Uraidla
Mount Lofty Ranges
Jnary
H. J. Wilson
Mount Gambier
Marley
Cowandulla
Misamith
Strathalbyn
Parafield
Mount Lofty
Araidia
Tom
A Held
Arwidia
Alty
Mletaide
Mount Gaebler
State Disabilities Adelaide Hearing Evidence Declares
Friday Adelaide confectionery makers face stiff competition from eastern states as the Disabilities Commission receives testimony. R A Haynes of G Wood Son & Co notes impact on local firms while Mayes argues South Australia's disabilities under Federal policy reflect White Australia aims and tariff protections. He cites reliance on exportable primary products and limited local consumption in the Commonwealth.
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Adelaide
Disabilities Commission
R. A. Haynes
G. Wood, Son & Co., Ltd
Mayes
South Australia
Australia
Commonwealth
Melbourne to stage pole sitting endurance contest
Melbourne reporters note plans for a September 5 pale sitting contest at the Green Mill venue. Contestants will perch atop flax pales with no support, fed from an elevated restaurant, following American endurance stunts. A Philadelphian pale-sitter reportedly lasted 16 days atop eight pales at the Melbourne Royal Show.
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Melbourne
America
Green Mill
Brient and Amelia Trapman Remanded on Murder Charge
In Sydney at the Central Court Brient Percival Trapman aged 30 and Amelia Trapman 27 were remanded for two weeks on the murder of Percy Chong Gow at Merrickyilie Bail was refused.
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Sydney
Priday
Central Court
Brient Percival ‘Trapman
Amelia ‘Trapman
Percy Chong Gow
Merrickyilie
Royal Agricultural Show expected entries and expense cut
Melbourne reports officials predict 8600 entries for the Royal Agricultural Show to be held from September 20 to 29 in Sydney. The Chief Secretary recommends trimming expenditure by 12500 pounds. Mount Kosciusko noted with two men involved in a separate item.
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Melbourne
Royal Agricultural
Sydney
Erupt
Tonigh
Mount Kosciusko
Coal Commission Hearings In Sydney Adjourn To Sept 3
Sydney Friday report shows ex Alderman Holdsworth denying any payments tied to alderman duties and denying efforts to influence council social deals on coal tenders. He calls current charges political propaganda and praises Labor as the clean administration since the charter. The Civic Zeal Commission adjourns to September 3.
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Sydney
Civic Zeal Commission
Holdeworth
Holdsworth
Cie
Labor Party
Late Mr H E Pratten Probate Valuation
Sydney Friday notice shows the estate of Herbert Edward Pratten a minister for trade and customs who died recently valued for probate at 278349 dollars. Other figures mention rotave valued at 75300 but context unclear. Named entities include Herbert Edward Pratten and Sydney.
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Sydney
Wear
Herbert Edward Pratten
Increased Cost Prompts Reservoir Inquiry and Committee
The conference involving Mr Peters Minister for Works and representatives from Commonwealth and six states revisited the Hume Reservoir project amid cost rises. A three independent expert committee will thoroughly investigate revised estimates and report to governments within months. The gathering also debated River Murray amendments, land ownership, and reforestation plans for watershed lands.
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Melbourne
Peters
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Whtan
Hims
River
Denire
Murray
Weira and Forks
Wna
River Murray
River Murray Commission
Commission
Hume Reservoir
Landa
Thag
Motor Bandits Rob Woman in Suburban Theft
Two hooded robbers in a fast car targeted Mrs Muriel Street last night, snatching her handbag containing money and valuables as they leapt from the vehicle and sped away. Police believe the car involved was a Morris-Oxford stolen from a doctor in Armadale some time ago.
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Melbourne
Mra Muriel Street
Sway
Morris-Oxford
Armadale
Adelaide Wholesale Market Prices Report
Commercial Adelaide lists today wholesale fruit and vegetable rates. Apples to 3/6 to 6/7 per dozen, pears 3/9 to 7d, tomatoes 1/6 to 1/9 per lb, cabbage 3/0 to 10/4 per dozen, green peas 8/10 to 9/ per bushel, cauliflowers 3/ to 14/ per dozen, currants and other items with prices columns.
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Adelaide
Doens
River Murray
Poorman
Free Books Urged for State School Scholars
A Labour deputation urged free books and pictures for state school scholars to the Victorian Government. Minister Lemmon estimated the full cost at £150,000 yearly. He hoped to supply readers gradually, with a current grant of £16,000 projected.
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Melbourne
Labor Party
Labor Women
Comaides
Lemmon
Couray
Car Thieves Draft Uniform Legislation Proposal
Victorian motor unions draft ideas for a uniform Commonwealth law on motor thefts. Sub-committee conference planned for September 25 to press for stricter penalties and a standard national approach, hoping to curb ethey list lenient current punishments and seek coordinated action across states.
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Melbourne
Pridey
Naval Automon'le Club
Commonwealth
Fire on Hong Kong ship draws panic at wharf
Friday report from Hong Kong describes a dangerous shipboard fire near the wharf. Passengers and crew fled as flames spread, many leaping into the water or attempting to reach safety. No serious casualties were recorded despite the chaotic scene.
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Hong Kong
State industries told to justify 750000 grant
Mr Winterbottom of the Chamber of Manufacturers told the Disabilities Commission that South Australia lacks major industry compared with larger states. He cited loss of tobacco and declines in belt manufacturing, clothing, and farming implements, blaming low local statistics and heavy reliance on imports. He noted population growth versus factory employment changes since federation.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Winter
Chamber of Manufacturers
Disabilities Commission
Commonwealth
Winterbottom
Fnd
Zonth
Australia
Mr Tom Walsh Admits Seamen Union Backing Cited
Mr Tom Walsh arrived by the Adelaide express asserting the Seamen's Union backs him though opponents plan to block his path. He claimed after six weeks of ballot counting a 4000 vote result remained unknown and promised a showdown if the ballot for general secretary is disrupted before departing by express to Sydney.
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Melbourne
Seamen's Union
Tom Walsh
Adelaide Express
Walsh
Megal
Union
Express
Sydney Lanient
South Adelaide to face Pirie in Memorial Gye match
Today Pirie Combined meets South Adelaide this afternoon at Memorial Gye. South Adelaide lineup includes Lingwood-Smith as captain and N Gooden with Patterson. Christie leads reserves with J Walker and Ryan among substitutes.
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Pirie
South Adelaide
Eouth Adelaide
Lingwood-Smith
N. Gooden
Ri Lea
Tanier
Patterson Spectailings
A. Christie
J. Walker
Ryan
Second semifinal at Gladstones today in regional match
Northern Areas report that the second semifinal will be played at Gladstones today between Jumea town second and Georgetown fourth with winners meeting Gladstone next Saturday. J J Quinn of Adelaide will oversee the event and St Peters B C Church ladies will serve afternoon tea at ten.
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Gladstones
Jumeatown
Georgetown
Gladstone
J. J. Quinn
Adelaide
St. Peter's B.C
Crowns Sign rider faces fall in chaotic steeplechase race
In a lively Marshes meeting Crow Sign rider unseated after the fence near Passing the Stand, then remounted amid cheers to finish. Ramblers and Thistles clash later as stewards suspend Magpine and Hovers for nuisance, with the event ruled void. Welter Handicap results list Bright Nut first by two lengths, time 4.1. The Spring Handicap sees Pipernzo and Sportive among top contenders with mixed betting outcomes.
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Pubourne
Crown Sign
Magpine
Teemy
York Rosd
Ramblers
Terminus Triumph in Intrastate Coursing Challenge
Adelaide and Melbourne reports detail a telegraphed result from Craigburn where Terminus beat Off for our Right to, with Bertha and Mabob among notable contestants. A long list of participants includes Sen iors Ramblers Granger Fowler and fellow captains, while reserves include Scott Phi atlen Thomas and others challenging in a tense race day amid probable delays.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
BR. L. Butler
Craigburn
Kings
Lord Smith
S.W
Bertha
Crone
Wil
Courne
Geomide
Carlton Outrage Reward Offered for Child Assault Case
Incensed by the daylight assault on a five year old girl at Carlton on July 26, members of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children offer 250 pounds reward for the offender. The money is raised by society members to aid tracing the man described by several witnesses as seen near the scene. The child remains in hospital and police efforts are questioned by the group.
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Melbourne
Carlton
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Two orphans in Brighton shelter in dugout home
Erin Evans aged 12 and his sister Wide 164 lived in a dugout in Brighton, two rooms created with corrugated iron. Authorities found they had no parents and long been jobless. Probation officers placed the girl in work while efforts continued to help the brother reunite with relatives.
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Melbourne
Erin Evans
Brighton
Melbourne court awards £160 to child in metal markets case
In Melbourne on Friday, Lindsay Ellen Gray a 10 year old, was awarded £160 damages against Oswald Sides of Albury and J. 5 Yates of Brighton after a motor collision allegedly caused facial injuries. Jury ruled in favor of the child, finding negligence by Yates and awarding damages including shipments of metals and related items with various figures noted.
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Melbourne
Lindsay Ellen Gray
Oswald Sides
Albury
Ami J
Yates
Brighton
Adelaide
I! War
Australian Mines and Metala As
Chr
London Metal Exchange
Elwood
Tmiddie
Bol
Zealous Officer Transfers to Adelaide CID
After six years in Port Pirie Plainclothes Constable Fry is transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department in Adelaide. He will assume duties in the city on September 4. During service in Pirie he earned praise for diligent work and numerous arrests, and was seen as a capable guardian of the law.
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Port Pirie
Fry
Criminal Investigation
Adélaide
Pirte
le Pai
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Weire
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