End of Oungana Case Clears All Charges by Jury
Remarkable scenes followed the verdict in the Oungana case as the jury found no conspiracy and dismissed charges against Theodore and McCormack. Crowds cheered outside the court while the court cost estimates climbed. The defendants thanked the jury and praised the end of a political chapter in England.
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Oungana
Vradict
Tondguts
Mungens Myles
Mung and Mines Limited
Lady Jane
Birorla
Dolispinoy
Mungena
Theodore
Drigfly
Proceada
Will
Mecarmain Hevaine
George Street
Ely
Orden
Scullin's Cabinet Confidence Not Wavering Says Premier
The Prime Minister and his cabinet, including key minister Websurer, faced questions but ministers, especially Theodore, maintained unwavering confidence amid delays and uncertain prospects.
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Ambohene
Atoudar
Jong Deleyed
Suabeia
Mr Theodore
Moore's Cornet: Public Inquiry Silence on Mines and Sale
In Brisbane on a Monday report the Premier and Mr Theodore spoke on public importance. The discussion questioned if the government would appeal the December inquiry into the sale and explosion of meters. Moore claimed no information indicated any move to appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisgane
My Moore
Theodore
Deecury
Mungsna
Shillagos
Moora
Issues How Jury Dealt With Them
Fragmented questions and interpolated answers describe a jury's handling of a complex case. The report outlines alleged corrupt dealings involving McCormack and Reid, with references to December 1947 and January 1948, and aims at government actions in Queensland regarding mine purchases and influence.
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Jaziu
McCormack
McCarmack
Tumself
Theodore
Mocormack Auil Hendova Op Aither
Ik Su
Uf Sham
Reidy
Reid
Dosundany McCormack
Vna
Legisla Ie
Losis
Queenytusd
Girofin
Lady Jane Mines
Governipunt
Queensland
McCertmack
Mogang
Janus Srind
Mecormach
Combini
Iestrom
Jack Jane Mings
Banks Guarded as Murray River Flood Threatens Livestock
Desperate scene along the Murray from Mannum to Murray Bridge as floodbanks strain under fear of breakage. About 15,000 head of livestock need immediate fodder while volunteers rush to shore up embankments and send feed from Murray Bridge. Public relief meeting planned as banks hold at Pompoor Wall Flat and River Glen areas face potential ruin.
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Adelaide
Murray Bridge
Isimah
Mannum
Jerynis Swamp
Jerveis Swain
Tailen Bend
Mannng
Murray
Wall Flat
Pompoota
Maninum
Hoy
Walter's
Williamstown Races Postponed to Monday in Melbourne
Heavy rain delays the Williamstown meeting planned for Sunday and shifts to Monday. Phar Lap, entered in the Weight-for-age Underwood Stakes, will be ridden by W Litier in J Pike's absence. Pike, in Sydney, says Phar Lap needed a race as wet weather disrupted track work. Jockey Donca, returning after a layoff, will ride at Williamstown tomorrow.
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Melbourne
Williamstown
Sanday
Telford
Phar
J. Pike
Sydney
W. Litier
Pike
Victorian Trade Shows July Balance With Lower Imports
Melbourne reports favorable trade for July. Imports valued in British currency stand at £5,189,902, down 21,287,380 from last year, while exports in Australian currency total £2,122,058, up from £1,609,320. Data supplied by Government Statist A McLaughton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
A. MccLaughton
GANW CLOSES DOORS Primary Producers Bank in voluntary liquidation
Sydney Monday reports that the Primary Producers Book of Australia Ltd closed its doors after today’s business. Shareholders will be urged to approve voluntary liquidation. Chairman Henry Schwiezer warned that if bank valuations hold, shareholders may receive about 20 percent in the pound. The bank cited depressed markets, falling commodity values, and liquidity strain as reasons. The firm operates from Pitt Street, Sydney, with 1925 War assets noted and balance sheet figures showing deposits and assets in the tens of thousands of pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Appasaton
Primary Producers Book of Australia, Ltd
Rernoon
Aanceting
Bani
Henry Schwiecer
Fis
Hee
New South Wales
Broadbent Hops Off Round Australia Flight
Filotte and Broadbent begin a record night round Australia from Sydney, landing in Brisbane at 5 am after midnight departure. They carry emergency gear including revolver axe food and water and plan to reach Townsville then Mackay to cover about 1290 miles that day and return to Sydney by Sunday, with Adelaide possibly Saturday.
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Brisbane
Sydney
Filotte & Broadbent
Australia
Brlshante
Townsville
Mackay
Adelaide
No Delivery Wheatgrowers Decision
The document reports on a decision by wheatgrowers regarding delivery obligations for the season. Australia wide bodies including Western Australia and New South Wales groups weigh possible action, with speculation of coordinated moves by southern producers and the Wheatgrowers Union.
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Adelaide
New South Wales
Weeerm Austratizioa
Te Delivos
Stoll
Wheatarowers
Union of
Western Australia
Mir’ Scott
Blake
Slater
Chairman Assault at Jolimant Railways Meeting
At a Jolimant railway workshops gathering by the Iron Trades Council a chairman named Chapman was assaulted by a fan. The assailant was then attacked and subdued. The meeting passed a motion to approve rationing measures and the chair was targeted during the debate.
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Melbourne
Iron Trades Council of
Jolimant
Chapman
Sudden death shocks Port Pirie community
James Geddes aged 54, a longtime Port Pirie civic leader and mayor, died suddenly at Alberton. He shaped the town’s social and political life, chaired the Soldiers Memories Fund, led local business ventures, and supported many public movements. His funeral plans were announced as Port Pirie mourns a prominent, beloved figure.
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Port Pirie
Alberton
Yernaah
James Sim’ Geddes
Geddes
Mes Geddes
Gedilus Jett Pory
Mtr Geuiles
Gedrtes
I Undurstand
Uafyy
Wenee
Gidites
Tuncvale
Gedtes
Honus
Appane
R.G Symory
Clark
Erie
Mays
Geddes Wiig
Port Pitig
Marthern
Puget
Anapala
Tasimanit
Bussness
Bor Migusta
Port Cineolr
Tumby Ray
Part Pirie West School
Tolowine
Ee Busas
EA Giles
Roupinipal
Pirie
Gaunsil
Te Cowneys Fir
Sala Montown
Wes Mayne
Pool Pirle
Wiles Mason
Tinta
Gerdes
Teokion
Qhuira
Wuniolpaller
Pere Pirle
Solijers Memories Fund
Fig Dtn
S.A.C
Ciuroit
Bork Pirig
Port Pirio
Carey
Stevjing
ToValilel
Mfr T
S. Gores
Ayittaghy
British Cabinet Crisis Signals End for Labour Government
The Sunday and Monday editions report a split Labor Cabinet over economy policy. Prime Minister MacDonald fails to reach agreement with Conservative and Liberal leaders, triggering talk of a new coalition Watghal government and a potential reshuffle with four Labour ministers set to join.
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London
Rampay MacDonald
Wlinicter
Tae WacDonsii
Cabinet Meeting Amid Financial Crisis In London
Reported in London on Monday the National Government signals it will limit its stay to the financial crisis and resign once resolved. Crowds outside No 10 Downing Street hissed and cheered as Cabinet members entered and left the meeting.
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London
No. 10
Downing Street
MacDonald
Snowden
Downing, Street
Mac Donald
Baldwin
Lloyd George
National Government Crisis Shapes British Leadership
A frantic scramble in London reports Cabinet talks intensifying about forming a National Government led by Ramsay MacDonald. Baldwin and Liberal leaders weigh options as bankers urge decisive action to steady the financial situation amid mounting resignations. Crowds gather outside Whitehall as discussions continue.
Party Leaders Meet at Buckingham Palace Morning
His Majesty the King received Mr Ramsay MacDonald Mr Stanley Baldwin and Sir Herbert Samuel at Buckingham Palace from 2 to 10 this morning. It was understood that Mr MacDonald's visit was not made with any intention of resigning.
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London
Machichiefly
Mr. Baldwin
Herbert Saniel
Cis
MacDonald
Utes Nasional
Whitehall
Pantechnican
Ramsay MacDonald
Stanley Baldwin
Herbert Samuel
Buckham Palace
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Thosodorg
Moore
Cornet
Issues
Wi Duncan
W. Donca
Victorian Trade
Aton Trades Meeting
Mayin
Port Pi Xo Witlaat
Pam
Algreat Gitizen
Port Piris
Miy Geddes
Charles
P. Davies
Ahene Pyven
Q Vedow
Hve
Sterling Townsnan
Resuos
Fara
Nattonal
Governient
Bahay MacDonald
Brderers
LABOR
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S.ondon
Beezip
Isles
Laur
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Celle
Mac-Donald
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