Not Guilty? Man on Trial in Gladstone Criminal Sessions
In Gladstone Circuit Court Chief Justice Murrey presided over Criminal Sessions. The accused pleaded not guilty as S. J. Warren led the defense. The girl testified about meetings at the Solomontown embankment and named several men including Arthur Leslie, with cross-examination revealing inconsistencies. Medical and police witnesses corroborated limited details while the accused defended his past actions and identity, admitting an impropriety with another girl but denying crimes with the principal complainant. After deliberation the jury returned a guilty verdict.
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George Murrey
Gladstone
S. J. Warren
E. Millhouse
Crown
Solomontown Embankment
Harvey
Arthur Leslie
Warren
Gil
L. G. Tassie
Harris
Wily Vinson
Ming Emerson
Puulsewoman
Alhambra
Williams
Bilen Virees
Powler
Heing
Solomontown
Lily Vinton
Troy
Willigmay
Hin
Rose Noble
Sitt Noble
Maevey
Stabbed with Knife Pleads Guilty at Court
Alexander Jervis Snow pleaded guilty to unlawfully wounding Victor Fuller with a knife after a card game row. The judge noted the knife use was abhorrent to English ideas, and Snow faced a sentence of 443 months with hard labor after considering provocation and prior convictions. The case featured Crown Prosecutor E Milhouse and Public Solicitor E Sandery, with Snow claiming intoxication and wartime head injuries contributed to his actions.
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George Murray
Gladstone
Alexander Jervis Snow
Victor John Fuller
E. Milhouse
E. Sandery
Sandery
Fuller
Puller
Lannery
Hits Honor
Als Honor
Supreme Court
New Guinea Fields Report From Melbourne Memo
Adylee arrived via Midlster for Territory duty and received word from the Administrator that wireless comms with the goldfields have been reestablished and the situation is under control. Deputy Administrator expects no disruption as miners are managed with lawful enforcement and recent mining law amendments are seen as preventing further trouble.
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Melbourne
Adylee
Tuo
Thomas Tilaigow
New Tialigea
Goladelds
Gow
Pruc- Healy
Domestic Tragedy at Erskineville Murder Case
Sydney reports the grim Erskineville tragedy where Mary Agu Cox and her daughter Ethel Maud Galetta were found with fatal wounds. Thomas Henry Hawthorne, 43, an invalid, was charged with the murders but deemed insane and ordered detained in a criminal lunatic asylum until fit to stand trial.
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Sydney
Trekineville
Mary Agu Cox
Ethel ‘Maud Galetta
General Criminal Court
Thomas Henry Hawthorne
Sundery Defends Indecent Assault Charge
Wilfred Hroeat Sundery, undefeated in prior cases, pleads not guilty to indecent assault on a girl aged 16. Prosecution cites alleged offence at Pirle Children's Playground around 2:30 morning. Testimony from doctors, witnesses, and parents supported the girl's account. Sundery faces two years imprisonment if convicted.
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Wilfred Hroeat Sundery
E. Millhouse
Vine
New South Wales defeats Queensland by eight runs in first Shield match
In Brisbane on Wednesday New South Wales beat Queensland by eight runs in the opening Sheffield Shield match of the season. Queensland posted 356 in their first innings with strong contributions from Mayes and Oxenham, while New South Wales replied with solid scores led by Campbell. The match featured notable bowling by Mayes and Oxenham, and the return fixture is set for Sydney Cricket Ground next Monday with Macartney and Collins in focus.
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Brisbane
New South Wales
Qu Land
Queensland
E'Connor
Seorea
Phillips
Cough
Mayes
Steele
Oaenham
Morgan
Rowe
Gough
A. Jackson
O'Connor
Seu
Seddon
Oxenham
A. Kinpax
A. Seunes
Uxenham
Ay Campbell
McNamee
Amo O
Campbell G
Phillipa DB
Sydney
Macartney
Sydney Cricket Ground
AL. L. Collins
Melbourne
H. L. Collins
Coal Cargoes at Adelaide Port Amid Strike Threat
Coal shipments at Port Adelaide face disruption as crane workers threaten a strike blocking further coal arrivals after tomorrow. The Howard Smith Aeon is held, Newcastle cargo canceled, while Mowarra Merriwa and Yarra discharge at the port. Unions foresee unemployment among waterside workers until colliers resume.
Trouble in Victoria. Efforts to settle Yallourn dispute
Two representatives of the Australian Workers' Union went to Yallourn to press inducements for strikers to resume work under award conditions, with a conference before the Australian Court under Judge Lukin. Engine drivers at Yallourn power house remain at work, coal supplies hold out. The Wonthagie State coal mine is overwhelmed with orders from Melbourne manufacturers. The Melbourne Gas Company has sufficient coal on hand for two months. Seven men and thirty laborers on a North Shore Phosphate Company building at Greeclong struck work today over wage rates.
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Melbourne
Australian Workers’ Union
Itt
Yallourn
Wea
Amstralon Court
Lukin
North Shore Phosphate Company
Greeclong
Parliament debate on cost of Industrial Bill
In the House of Assembly opposition members pressed the cost of preparing the Industrial Bill now before Parliament. Premier L. L. inquired about a bill of costs, saying none had been presented by Med. Daly. Members complained of political capital and pleaded for information, with the Premier denying any bill of costs existence.
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Apel
House of Assembly
Hamilton
L. L
Young
Daly
Edwards
Henry Warwell
O'Halloran
Reidy
Fiwards
Butler
Trotting Mare Sale Fraud Trial In Melbourne Court
Percy William Davidson was found guilty of obtaining 90 pounds by deception in a Melbourne court. The Crown alleged he advertised selling sound trotting horses and a New Zealand buyer sent 90 pounds for a thoroughbred filly later unavailable. The case remanded for sentence as the defense argued the mare purchase was mishandled and the bar sale closed without proper fulfillment.
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Melbourne
Wedewday
Idle Criminal Court
Percy William Davidson
Crown
Davidson
New Zealand
Taviduoa
Devidean
Desert Tragedy Aviators Assaulted by Moors
Casablanca dispatch recounts a fatal midair encounter near Dakar involving French pilots Geurt and Lassile. Separate planes, interpreters, and a mechanic accompany the pilots. Gourt lands in Spanish territory, Laselle and Pintado die, Gourt rendered unconscious. Rescues follow as Moors attack Ville, Ville is rescued, price on his head noted.
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Casablanca
Dakar
Geurt
Lassile
Viators
Gourt
Laselle
Pintado
Grounded schooner Falie Iw reaches port after bank grounding
The grounded schooner Falie Iw, en route to Murat Bay with Captain P.M. Maclatos in charge, arrived at Portielside in sound condition but likely to be inspected at Birkenhead. The incident occurred near 0 o clock on November 6 as it approached Murat Bay, with water depth changes and the vessel eventually floating under its own power by November 18. Built of still, the walle ig 21a] [tens gross, and 100 feet long.
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Murat Bay
Back to Pirie Carnival Service Award in Adelaide
Adelaide Wednesday Herbert G Rodgers secretary of the Back to Pirie committee will be presented with a silver-mounted desk in recognition of his services to Jubilee celebrations. A gift will be given to Mrs Rodgers. Premier Hill will hand over the articles. A musical programme is arranged with Harry Munn and Charles Hayter in charge. An invitation is extended to Port Pirie carnival attendees.
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Adelaide
Herbert G. Rodgers
Sistant
Port Pirie
Australia uses reparations to cut national debt
Melbourne reports a London cable stating £60000 reparations were applied to Australia’s debt redemption. Prime Minister Earle Page said all such payments are directed to the national debt, with £630,999 received to date and £257,692 in 1924 25. Payments have funded Commonwealth loan securities as a WWI debt reduction strategy.
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Melbourne
Wednevil
London
Earle Page
Press! Inc
Australia
Conintestonera
Mt Re
Parailon
France Maintains Moderate China Policy Says Poincare
Paris reports Premier Poincare declares France will follow a policy conforming to Chinese interests while protecting French citizens. He warns against any massacre of foreigners at Hankow and says France would defend its residents if needed, but hopes to avoid military action.
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Paris
Tuusilay
M. Poincaire
France
China
Hapkow
Slander action dismissed in Sydney High Court Chambers
The slander lawsuit brought by William Henry Swale of the New South Wales ranch of the A.L.B. and secretary of the OW Workers' Federation against Minister Bruce was dismissed with costs. The case proceeded in Sydney on Wednesday with the action ending without merit.
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Sydney
High Court
Wiliam Henry Swale
New South W Ales
A.L.B
OW Workers' Federation
Ister
Bruce
Wan
Actor Lowes Faces Forgery Charges In Adelaide Court
Frank Lowes, Brisbane born actor, appeared in Adelaide Police Court charged with forging and uttering two cheques tied to EW Walker and EW Morgan. He pleaded guilty to two informations and requested a swift disposition. Remanded to December 19 in a personal bond of 50 pounds with two 25 pound sureties per charge.
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Adelaide
Slying
Ponable
Frank Lowes
Itty
Lowey
Brisbane
EW. Walker
EW. Morgan
Premier May Weighs Vote Delay Across Labor Rally
The secretary of the ALP reports a message from Premier L L WM noting a likely party veto if the House fails to act on Friday. The premier signals opposition to a measure tied to Saturday municipal elections amid party rally activism.
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Pirle Urarest
ALP
F.C. Dawa
Hop. L. L. WM
Viet Pirly
Company Ui Mesure
Aig Hip Eisranda
Ml Iford. M'S.p
Labor Far
Fiend at Large: Orgy of Murder Across Coast
Special to The Recorder reports a dark stranger hunted by police across the Pacific Coast for nine killings of women. The killer, targeting landladies in cheap rooms, is linked to five San Francisco deaths. four Portland victims are cited, with possible crimes in Stockton and Oakland.
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Recorder
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Tell Fend
See
Matheson
Portland
Oregon
Stockton
Qakiana
Roumanian King Ferdinand Calls Nation to Defend Throne
Bucharest Tuesday King Ferdinand appeals to Roumanians to defend the throne against rebels seeking to overthrow the dynastic constitution. He states his health is returning and vows to continue his duties with God’s help. Government withholds health news and any succession discussion to avoid upheaval.
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United Service
Bucharest
Ferdinand of
Roumania
Ufe
Ferdinand
Carol
Modern Women Debate at Cambridge Union Indicts Society
The Cambridge Union heatedly debated the modern woman with M Hammond condemning women as double-failed to their ancestors. The president lamented aging and shifting appearances while M Stephenson urged trust in God to keep "the powder dry" as he defended the women.
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United Service
Cambridge Union
M. Hammond
Ti. Stephenson
Petrol Prices See Decline Amid COR Ltd Progress
Dr Earle Page hails the Commonwealth Oil Refineries annual report as public interest grows. In its second year, COR Ltd shows substantial profit despite fierce competition, driving petrol prices down from 2/14 to 1/9 per gallon, signaling strong market traction in Australia.
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Melbourne
Earle Page
Commonwealth Oil Remories
Australis
C.O.R. Ltd
Commonwealth Is
Faot
Blight of mistrust in Indian affairs debated in Calcutta
United Service reports in Calcutta show a closing Andrew's Lord dinner address criticizing Bengal's five year struggle over the new Constitution. The speaker cites failure of non cooperation violence and communalism and calls for renewed faith between Indians and British. An agriculture director notes Bengali youth lack of opportunity, not capacity, for farming.
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United Service
Calcutta
Bengal
Arceulture
Fatal Smoke in Harbor Explosion Injures and Kills Seamen
United Service San Francisco reports an oil tanker Wartyick explosion at Wilmington harbor California. Swedish sailor Jack Handberg trying to smoke a pipe while cleaning trousers with gasoline caused a tiny tin can to explode triggering the blast. Two killed and six injured. three mile radius buildings shaken. loss estimated at £50,000.
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United Service
San Francisco
Jack Handberg
Wilmington
California
Alterations in British Motoring Laws
London report outlines a revolutionary motor bill to Parliament. It would require licensing and photographs of license holders. Drivers must be at least 47 years old.
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United Service
London
Police Changes in Adelaide Name Trotter Inspector
The Adelaide police announce Detective Trotter has been promoted to inspector and will begin duty at Port Adelaide today. Detective C. P. Strauss of Adeside, well known in Port Raving Stable, is referenced in the notice.
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Adelaid
Trotter
Port ‘Raving
C. P. Strauss
Adeside
Port Adelaide
Prest Specials. Working Shirts and Furnishings
Prest Specials offers a range of shirts undergarments and footwear. The ad lists men’s and boys’ sizes from 4 upward with prices like 6/11 for shirts and 15/6 for fancy bar and laced ladies items. It promotes undergarments socks singlets and knickers and notes stock on hand for children and maids white gowns and shoes in various sizes.
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