Throat Cut Death of Solomontown Repairer Oliver Murphy
A Solomontown man Oliver George Murphy a 43 year old boot repairer was found semiconscious in water near Balemantown embankment with severe throat wounds and wrists cut. He died at Bert Pirie Hospital after being taken there by ambulance. An inquest is planned with Detective Nicholls and Plainclothes Constable Gully.
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Oliver George Murphy
Wilkins Street
Solomontown
Balemantown
Rifle Bute
Mornee
Murphy
Ge Bert Pirie Hospital
Port
J.C. Pitagerald
Noblet
Fitzgerald
Hees
Aley
Denholm
Atr
Wuere
Rees
Nabjet
Nicholls
Bert Pinte
Ellen Street
Ellen Straet
Pirie Branch Women’s Temperance Union Holds Closing Meeting
The Pirie branch of the Women’s Temperance Union held its closing meeting at the Baptist Lecture Hall on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Jandall presided and Rev. H. Ludger gave an address. The group decided to donate £4 to the Benevolent Society’s Christmas Cheer fund. Musical items were performed by Miss Buna Smitti, Miss A. Manser, and Mrs. Mandal.
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Pirie
Women’s Jagischen ‘Temperance Union
Aitermoon
Jandall
EH. Ludger
Benevolent Society
Chinnamas
Misa Buna Smitti
A. Manser
Mandal
Strikers Attack Police in Bombay Clash Kills Nine
In Calcutta on Thursday a large crowd of strikers clashed with police in Bombay, overrunning a small constable detachment. Three constables were murdered and six strikers reported killed, with many injured. Three police and 26 constables were hospitalized. Order was restored as officers used their pistols.
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United Service
Calcutta
Bombay
Port Pirie Endures Extreme Heat with 103 Degree Day
Port Pirie endured another scorching day as the shade temperature reached 103 degrees. Officials report it is the eighth time this season the mercury topped 100 and expect no relief before the weekend with hot conditions and variable northerly winds.
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Port Pirie
Herce
Ieell
Willeh
Important Conference In Adelaide Next Week On Trade Policy
Adelaide Thursday report indicates a conference between Prime Minister Mr S Bruce and Hon Ly Butler next week. Discussions will cover sugar and wine industry duties, coal supplies, petrol tax, and uniform port regulations. Premier McPherson of Victoria may attend.
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Adelaide
Bruce
Ly Butler
Melbourne
Butter
London
South Australia
William McPherson
Velurta
Agkeutu
Victoria
Australia
Tralia
New South Wikes
Will Laem Knather
Afr Bruce
Mo Buller
Commonwealth of
Byrd Expedition Confirms Scott Island Discovery
Special to the Recorder reports Commander Byrd's Antarctic expedition confirming Scott Island's existence. The ship sighted two dark rocky peaks rising about 300 feet above the sea, appearing as basaltic rocks amid ice and rough waters, marking one of the loneliest isles in the world.
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Russell
City OF New York
Richard Byrd
Scott Island
R. Scolt
Poison gases ignite German Reichstag debate
A large bomb or gas device was introduced into the Reichstag during a debate on an international chemical warfare convention. Communists called the treaty an empty gesture while accusing German industries of expanding deadly gas production, including phosgene, amid claims the entire chemical sector was able to multiply these weapons.
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Heklin
German Chemical Trust
Remarkable Melbourne Court Hearing on Extortion Claim
Roy Cashmore testified in Melbourne City Court that John Chirnside demanded £2 in his Bourke Street shop on December 4 and seized a suitcase with a bedspread cushion Buddha gong and more. He was accused of false accusation extortion and theft and was committed for trial. later he received three months for unlawful possession of pearls.
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Melbourne
Roy Cashmore
Warehoman
Bourke Street
John Chirnside
Als
Cashmore
Chirnside
Millane Again Charged in Melbourne City Court
Rupert Millane, in Melbourne City Court, faced charges against City Council official Michael O Toole for removing survey pegs and attempting to obtain money. The bench dismissed Millane's charges, but later he defended a District Court matter over damaging a roadway in Collins Street. he was fined five guineas with costs.
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Melbourne
Rupert Millane
Michael Martin O'Toole
Millane
O'Toole
Fareward
Collins Street
Collins
Wharf Assault at Melbourne Court Hears Conran Sentenced
In Melbourne Footscray Court George Fawkner Conran received one month imprisonment for assaulting Ernest Joske Collings a volunteer during a wharf clash with unionists on November 15 Collings fired a revolver wounding Conran in the thigh Conran claimed he only tried to seize the revolver William Henry Light a wharf laborer also got one month for assault Hugh Wishart was discharged.
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Melbourne
Footscray Court
George Fawkner Conran
Ernest Joske Collings
Collings
Conran Wa
Conran
William Henry Light
Hugh Wishart
King’s Illness: Operation Performed on Right Chest Drainage
London Thursday reports a successful operation on the king for drainage on the right chest. A bulletin at 11:40 PM said the king is progressing satisfactorily but faces continued blood loss drains. The medical note cautions risk remains, though the operation is seen as a turning point in his recovery.
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United Service
Lonndon
Weanescay
Buckinghem Passe
London
Mull
Ranal
Bi of York
Prince Jenee
Shipney
Prince of
Old Folks Happy Function Brings Joy to Hundreds
In Burt Perry the Ran German Lads and the Old Folkstem Banavolant Society hosted a Christmas season gathering at Pariah Hall. More than 400 guests attended as leaders urged care for the elderly, praising the long tradition of happiness through Yuletide and New Year cheer.
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Ran Rerman
Ladise’ Banavolant Society
Bi. Paul's Parieh Wall
Burt Pirie
Lissex
Sven
Trapman Case Sees Murder Trial Progress at London Court
The Trapman murder case unfolds in the Criminal Court with testimonies and legal arguments as Mrs Praron Livingstone’s relation to Fran appears in the proceedings. Proceedings adjourned to the following day amid questions over warrants and the suspect’s condition.
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F.R
Paeitens Saueaane Lede
Mbayidu
Livnewiong
Rveyor
Farlan
Margaret Come
Frankston
Shoney
Bright
Wurder Pean
Praron
Livingstone
London
Kingham
China
Marcy
Trapman
Fires at Moree second in week
A disastrous fire in Moree destroyed tight shops and a hotel on the opposite side of the street. Central Hotel guests were awakened late and fled as flames peared at the pine building, with many narrowly escaping injury.
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Sydney
Thursdas
Moree
Central Hotel
Njury
England to send team for cold tea? unclear event
Fragmentary note suggests England selection for a cold Teal event with Chapman Ve Attin involved. one man to be eliminated. Details are unreadable and dates or places are not clear.
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Sydney
Water Shortage Prompted Test Bores In Town
Representatives from the Northern Tractine Association and town officials met to discuss solutions to a water shortage. They reviewed options for obtaining additional supply from foothill boreholes and considered engaging authorities forAugmented water delivery. The council and Traders Association may support efforts to boost supply if feasible.
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Northern ‘Tractine’ Association
Maxsrs
J. O'Dey
A. Degenhardt
Middle-ton
E. Garrett
Carmell
C. It. Woninandiial
Juck
Jystal Brock
Mr. Green
Tnal
Wilas
Prince George to Home from Bermuda Voyage
A fragment from a late edition notes Prince George departing Bermuda on the Berengeria, heading toward home. London reports the King waking and resting, doctors and officials indicating gradual recovery after a period of sleep and weakness. A Chicago Tribune cartoon references royal expectations amid public interest.
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New York
Prince George
Bermunda
Berengeria
London
Anonymous offer funds Labor delegates to England trip
Melbourne comments on a donor's anonymous offer of 5,000 toward expenses of Labor delegates possibly accompanying an industrial delegation to visit England. W J Duggan, president of the ACTAS, says the offer could aid trades unionism in Australia by direct contact with the British trades union movement. If the mission does not occur, he sees no harm in maintaining information sharing for future industrial events in the coming months.
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Melbourne
Thurartay
England
W. J, Duggan
A.C.T
Australis
Iit
Great Britain
Australia
Yan
Hom
Commodity exchange quotes from Adelaide in December
The Australian Metal Exchange lists December quotations for copper, lead, zinc, silver and electric ingots. Prices show small rises for copper and three month terms, with various shipment months unchanged, and forward prices given for several metals.
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Adelaide
Australian Metal Exchange
Mtr
Daylight robbery shocks Randwick as four hold ups occur
A young man reported being held up in broad daylight by four armed men near Randwick. They forced him and others to return home, while a pursuit followed. Herbert Sinkle was arrested at the Central Court early morning on a related charge. the case reveals an underworld struggle and a violent incident connected to an earlier fatal incident at a local hall.
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Randwick
A Great Racehorse Melequans Offered at High Bids
Melequans, a distinguished racehorse, attracted offers of 15 000 guineas from England and 18 000 guineas from France. Bidders were believed willing to go higher for Gothle, while Mr Green indicated both horses were for sale. Gothle plans to retire to Mr Green's Finch chus Marsh stud in four to five months, making the property highly anticipated.
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Soi
Bothle
England
France
Tracery
Green
Gothle
Finch Chus Marsh
Fire on Terrace Causes Partial Home Damage
Firemen responded to a terrace house of Messrs W I and W Sullivan at 9 9 last night after a telephone call. The wooden iron dwelling suffered damage to the front rooms and contents before the blaze was extinguished. Cause unknown. The house is insured for £400 with the Royal Exchange and contents with Gaolgal Mutual for £250.
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Howae
Wie
Roya Fxchange
Lla
Christmas Cheer Fund appeal by Central Mission official
In Thursday morning’s Recorder, Rev Norman Lads of the Central Methodist Mission appealed for donations to a Christmas cheer fund for distressed families. The fund opened with £14, inviting contributions at the Mission church or post office box 68.
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Morging
Norman Lads
Mission
Lade Renswers
Post Sea
Garieters Grerr
Australia’s Population Debate at Miltons Club
In Sydney on Thursday Sir Arthur Duckhan of the Big Pour group stated there is no reason Australia’s population cannot rival Britain by century’s end. He argued that absorbing migrants would boost national prosperity and that Australia should welcoming newcomers to grow its economy.
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Sydney
Thureday
Miltons
Arthur Duckhan
Australia
Britain
Senate Melbourne Candidates Count Seats in Election
The nationalist party holds ten seats, Labour seven, and the Senate party remains unclear. Result counts show ongoing tallying as Thursday advances. Nurses and voters await final results amid a tense political climate.
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Melbourne
Ha Ues
Laler
Sountey Barly
A Helping Hand Avelale
Fragmentary notice notes government funds for local employment and a pre Christmas hiring effort. The readable text mentions 922 new hires and a campaign to place workers, with unclear names and details due to OCR errors.
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Avelale
Agarowull
Clenneu Pampaien
The Big City Shown At New Hampshire Theatre
The Big City appears at the New Hampshire theatre in color, a vibrant, moving film set in New York nights. Lon Chaney stars in the lead while Tol Browning directed for Melia Caldwyn Mayer with Marello Daydainen Murray, Betty Compton and Matthew Bethe in supporting roles.
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Lon Chaney
New York
Ste. Eanes
Ade Torilse
Tol Browning
Mélia Caldwyn- Mayer
Mareeloe Day
Dainen Murray
Betty Compton
Matthew Betewo
Ashes Test Match Struggle Caps Australian Outlook
Sydney crowd braces for a keen test as Australia and England clash in Brisbane. Strong emphasis on fast bowling gaps after Gregory's absence and selection drama. England shown moments of superiority while Australia hopes to reverse fate under pressure.
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Che Orat Teal
Engiabmnes
Phin Mitten
Brisbane
Australia
Eeel Appene
England
Auntrelix
Sydney
Gregory Ani
Gregory Ani the Result Was That A Dew At Roling Foreé
Bulla
Mt Jooks
Grimmett
Chef
Uuntear
Tinvinie
Black
A Beckett
Denham
Ant Kelleway
Ironweater
Kelleway
Inay
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Prests Limited
Crockery and Hardware
Millane Again
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Hunter
McCubeheon
Chicago Tribune
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Stevenson
Buckingham
Prince of Wales
Metal Markets
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Wi-Lawy
Kelly
Li Rentone
Pepe
Acing
Atrs
San
Dicken
Livingstoan
Fearon
Amr
N. Fude
Bo Te Bedger
Barth Shrakes Wali
Gtr. Prenen
Wa Theery
Wolruur
Polde
Aistries
Hebslf
Kawahito
Velit
Sur
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Melba Stacey
Sones
Keith Francis
Norman Lede
Mise Meyrick
Pupita
Laurette Abriet Ges
Mr. Geiger
Wan
Gevger BA
Nolan
Perum
Mise Cameron
Messrs
Bope
Irwin AG
Waranor Po
Sun
Lads'o Appeal
Senate
Alhambra
Rome
Oxenham
Blackie
Selegraph
Gregory
Une Atips
Richardson
Twente
Ticardson
Ailpa
Peter's Hill
Bisdon Park Methodist Church
Nancarrow
Neasco
Geaneil
Beeson
Comgilovesta
Cre Middleton
Goffey
G. A Denentardt
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