Vanished Novelist Mrs Christie Seeks Clues In Surrey Hills
The abandoned car of the missing novelist Mrs Christie was found in the Surrey Hills on Saturday. Police led searches through rain soaked scrub while volunteers replaced them, dragging ponds and streams and probing bracken. Witnesses described Mrs Christie seen Monday and a letter postmarked Saturday fueling new inquiries. Police suspect temporary mental distress or a deliberate disappearance. husband denies threats of self harm. Reports offer £100 reward for information regarding her whereabouts.
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the Recorder
London
Surrey Hills
Frederick Dore
Christle
John Buckner
Petersham
Richmond
Kingston
Ula Boy Ashst
Wimes
Christie
Yorkshire
Fhg
Lanteray
Mer. Christis
Daily News
Milford Sation
Portamouth
Petersfield
Hambledon
Newland’s Corner
England
Oned
Joba
Attes
John
Wharf co operation favorable opinions on co op wharf scheme
In Melbourne on a Wednesday Mr G Moate general president of the Marine Stewards Union expressed approval of a Waterside Workers Federation proposal to run stevedoring and wharf laboring on a cooperative basis. A E Turley federation president said a similar cooperative scheme could maintain peace on wharves across all Australian ports and gain shipowners support.
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Melbourne
G. Moate
Marine Stewards’ Union
Waterside Workers’ Federation
A. E. Turley
Australia
Tramp Class Seen in Britain by Australian Welfare Officer
Mr A J White assistant Parliamentary Librarian in Sydney, back from Britain aboard the Beltane, reports a new tramp class of young married couples with children pushing old prams in search of work. He notes severe unemployment and slum conditions, citing eight families in one eight-room house. The Belluna sails from Outer Harbor Friday to Melbourne and Sydney.
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Avelaide
A J. White
Linracian
Syney
Britain
White
Outer Harbor
Melbourne
Sydney
Yallourn Strike Heads to Negotiations
Melbourne Waduexuay reports that members of the Trades Ha putes Committee will urge striking workers to resume work on Sunday as they enter talks for a settlement of their grievances.
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Melbourne
Waduexuay
Trades Haputes
Report Denied By Australian Commissioner
Melbourne reports that Sir Hugh Tenison, the Australian commissioner in the United States, denies Reuters' claim he stated Australia would appoint a minister in Washington. The cablegram says he only voiced an opinion that a future shift in Dominion foreign affairs might lead to diplomatic representation, not a commitment.
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Executive Council
G. F. Pearer
Australia
United States of America
Hugh Tenison
Reuter
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Sydney Talk Sparks PM Bruce Over Larkin Resignation
In Sydney it is suggested that Prime Minister Bruce may not accept the resignation of Mr fr. G. R. Larkin from the chairmanship of the Commonwealth Shipping Board.
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Sydney
Bruce
G. R. Larkin
Thursday Specials Highlight Odd Suitcase Sizes
A fragment list shows specials including 22 inch suitcases and 29 inch natural fabric items. Mentions men’s gabardine trousers with turned up bottoms and 8/11 price marks. Indicates a sale or local ad note with brief, unclear product lines and fabric references.
Splendid Range of 50 Inch Bordered Zephyrs Displayed
A local shop showcases a broad assortment of 50 inch bordered Zephyrs in vibrant colors and patterns. Dewey Sanne promotes the Ladjee line, highlighting quality and style for discerning buyers.
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Dewey Sanne
Sheffield Shield Match Ends in Adelaide Victory for South Australia
South Australia chased 430 to win against Victoria in a tightly contested Sheffield Shield match at Adelaide. They reached the target with two wickets to spare, guided by a solid partnership as W Richardson and Aymill contributed in the early stages. Grimmett delivered the decisive performance, taking key wickets and finishing with four for, sealing an eight-wicket win for South Australia as Victoria were bowled out in their second innings after a steady start.
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Rymill
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Mexander
Willams Cowmp
Tmumage
Trofia
Hiehard
Scott
Parry
Grimmett
Uth Australia
Seoress
Australie Quarantined After Possible Smallpox Case
On arrival at Pirie from Sebang the steamer Australie was detained in quarantine after a crew member showed symptoms possibly matching mild smallpox. The quarantine officer notified authorities and Dr Wiburd was tasked with examination aboard the Barraboor harbor Port Augusta line.
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Pirie
Australie
Sebang
Australia
Wiburd
Port Alle
Fire at Gladstone Church Guts Porch in East Snaps
A church blaze in Gladstone destroyed the porch and its contents after a rapid outbreak near 10 pm. The building, wood framed, suffered damage estimated at under £50 as police conduct an thorough inquiry into the incident amid recent fires in the town.
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Gladstone
Church of England
James
Queensland and New South Wales clash in slow SheMeld Shield play
Glorious weather frames a drawn day as Gough and L Oxenham top the North Shore scorers while Thompson adds 35 in 15 minutes with eight boundaries. O'Connor reaches a century for New South Wales as 50 runs come in 75 minutes after tea. Queensland chase solid support with Oxenham and others building a cautious total.
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Queensland
New South Wales
Gough
L. Oxenham
Thompson
O'Connor
Howe
Fl. Oxenham
Benstead
Bondi Outrage Suspects Refuse Appeal
In Sydney, Ueauiore and Teri, recently sentenced to ten years for the Bondi Outrage, decided today they would not appeal. Crime report notes a Savoy hotel incident involving a woman and a man named Fleming. prosecution details follow.
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Teri
Bonill
Savoy
le A. McLaughh
Neville Howse
V.C
Ugan
James Vieming
Mel Laughlin
Willie
Fleming
Amid Transport Cuts, Broken Hill Bus Service Abolished
Halfway Commissioners move to abolish steam Wayway service at Broken Hill Maitland Parramatta and Arncliffe from January 4. Lines to be pulled up and private bus companies to take over transportation. Widespread agitation follows.
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Sydney
Broken Hil
Maitland
Parramatta
Arncliffe
Victorian Finance Betting Tax Dropped
In the Legislative Assembly today the US State Treasurer said the Government will not pursue any betting tax proposals. No changes to existing taxation will occur and plans to raise revenue will be deferred to the next Parliament. The year’s deficit is expected to about £250,000.
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Melbourn
Legislative Assembly
Talanota
Record Month for Graham Brothers Trucks at Waymouth
Waymouth Motor Company reports November as a record month with 24 Graham Brothers truck orders and high delivery volumes. Prices cited include £930 for the 1 ton and £140 for the 14 ton, reflecting exceptional value for this high class dependable product.
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Waymouth Motor Company, Limited
Graham Brothers
Mix Thrillers and Nimble Nerve At New Alhambra
Fox’s Hard Belled stars Tom Mix in high energy chases and rooftop train stunts amid a gang showdown at a dude ranch. Avon Nilsson headlines Miss Nobody delivering fearless rail and freight car feats in a hobo life drama.
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Shannon Fife
New Alhambra
New York
Mix
Addy
Miss Brewster's Millions and Other Comedy Highlights
Bebe Daniels stars in Paramount comedy Miss Brewster's Millions about a girl who wakes to find she owns a million dollars she cannot spend. The issue also touts The Beautiful Cheat with Laura La Plante and a thrilling serial Lamant of the Cheua. Gratia and Bonomo the Great provide laughs and daring feats in a circus backdrop. A music gramophone prize is offered by Coote management in a Comedy Man contest.
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Nussia
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Laura la Plante
America
Cally Ugun
Vteenath
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Amerticam Etreus
Bebe Daniels
Paramount Comedy
Coote
Pelze
Adelaide artists slated for December 18 Variety Concert
A full company of Adelaide performers heads a December 18 concert organized by G I Spar Tow. Singers Linda Wald Jean Sinclair Fred Williamson Arnold Mattera will perform solos duets and quartets alongside Thelma Baulderstone in elocution items. Nedlie Meyricks pupils will dance and Me Wil Hun ge with new character comedy will entertain. Sparrow partners with Jeanes Sundery in comedy. Mie accompanimists Veugines. Proceeds go to Sut Vallow Army with tickets from T J Taylors.
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G. I. Spar- Tow
Linda Wald
Jean Sinclair
Fred Williamson
Arnold Mattera
Thelma Baulderstone
Netlie Meyricks
Sparrow
Jeanes
Vallow
T. J. Taylor
Missionaries Blamed for Chinese Antagonism at London Meeting
Lord Suchoaps, speaking for the P. and C. Company in London, criticized anti Christian sentiment in China. He said the missionaries’ well meaning efforts were hindered by local hostility and cautioned against further provocation, urging restraint from all parties.
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London
Lord Suchoaps
P. and C. Company
Anivalanurius
Chine
Errigade la Todta
Ching
Tragic Paris Household Tragedy Involves American Millionaire
United States resident William J. Payne shot his housekeeper Adrienne Henry after a dispute over household accounts at a Chap Elysees flat. He then fatally shot his crippled wife and killed himself. Payne, 60, had recently returned from a world tour amid his wife’s melancholia.
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Paris
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Payne
Tregedy
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Henry
Tuimeeif
Hushard
Dempsey Declares Return Bout Plans and Defends Training
Jack Dempsey denies poisoning rumors and announces plan to train for a comeback. He singles out Tunney as a tough counter-puncher, disputes defeat claims, and says he would retire if unable to beat the champion in a rematch.
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United Service
Los Angeles
Avas
Jack Dempsey
Firpo
Garpenller
Willard
Brennan
One Against Many in Stoke Newington Theft Case
United Service London reports Kenneth Subert confronted a gang after a curbside theft of silk worth £450. A stolen motor van carried the loot and factory goods. Subert pursued with a constable, was struck as the van fled, and clung to the vehicle amid blows until it crashed into a wall and the gang escaped in a fog.
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Voyage Eventful as Passengers Die and Baby Is Born
Adelaide reports a ship journey from Britain to Australia with two deaths and a newborn. A baby girl was born to Mrs J Monk in St Vincent Gulf near Adelaide. Two women passengers, Mire Marlo Pert and Mrs Catherine Annets, died. Pert succumbed to pneumonia after leaving London, and Annets died of heart failure after boarding at Cape Town with her husband.
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P. and C. Branch
Eltana
St. Vincent's Gulf
Ila Mordog
Bert
J. Monk
Britain
Woomen
Mire
Marlo Pert
London
Australia
Catherine Annets
Cape Town
Sydney
Commonwealth Loan Conversions Rising in Australian States
Progress report shows cash subscriptions and loan conversions across Queensland Western Australia South Australia and Tasmania up to last Monday Victoria leads New South Wales in conversions of 1927 loans. Conversion applications total £7 391 740 of 44 per cent and £7 012 740 of per cent 1927 loans. Tuesday subscriptions amount to £473 870 cash and £244 510 in conversions. Aggregate cash and conversions include £46 023 000 for 15 years £2 835 000 for eleven years and £848 000 for 16 years.
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Melbourne
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
New South Wales
Port Pirie YMCA Fair Promises Busy Day for Boys
Yesterday USCGA day highlighted a fund raising fair at Port Pirie to aid the YMCA boys. Decorated stalls and competitions drew a large crowd as ladies auxiliaries and volunteers supported cookery, confectionery, and tea. The show promises a record entry with cookery, confectionery, and a grand finale program tonight featuring local performers and the Pork Pirie Orchestra.
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USCGA
Port Pirie
Yealmin
YMCA
J. Mavor
Y.M.C.A
Ure Ymca
Wau
W. Pickem
Tragedy in Alps Claims Five Monks in Avalanche
Berne reports a fatal avalanche during ski activities involving ten St. Bernard monks. Five monks were buried and killed, others were affected as rescuers search the Alps.
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St. Bernard Weepie
Fee
Orbree
Murulla Disaster Trial Ends in Manslaughter Verdict
In Sydney on Wednesday the trial of Gemsed Turner and David Thomas Dsvfea charged with manslaughter over the Murulla railway disaster concluded. After deliberation the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. The judge stated he was in complete agreement with the verdict.
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Woidtmeaday
Gemsed Turner
David Thomas
Murulla
Belet
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