Melbourne Court Remands Three Men in Demsey Murder Case
In Melbourne Court three men accused of murdering John Thomas Demsey were remanded for a third time. Det McKeogh alleged that items from Demsey’s possession were found after his disappearance and may be linked to the crime. The hearing was crowded as police prepare further evidence and witness identifications for next week.
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Demsey
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Matthew u'Keefe
William Tirahsee
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Marwan
Saad
Medeatroui
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Melach
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Iliselse
McLean
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Jims
Murnane
Hox
Spain
Packs
Ted
Lang Allegations Prompt Royal Commission Inquiry
In Parliament Premier Stevens announced Justice Halse Rogers would head a royal commission into J T Lang’s fraud and corruption allegations regarding the disposal of state industrial undertakings. The commission’s terms are broad and Lang asked about government legal aid.
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Sydney
B.S. B. Stevens
Justice Halse Rogers
J.T. Lang
Lang
Stevens
Practice of fruit topping and seaside tastings noted
Fragmentary notes describe a meeting where fruit topping practices and related tastes were discussed. Attendees included officials and weather observers who commented on quality, pricing, and perceived risks.
Audition Test Reflects Strain on Australian Musical Director
William G. James, returning to Melbourne after sifting through nearly 3000 audition items across Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, and Perth, describes long hours from 4:30 am to 1 am and a harsh standard among performers. He notes limited success among choirs and pianists, with few exceptions, and says the Beatcasting Commission broadens its search for local talent.
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Australian Broadcasting Commission
William G. James
Melbourne
Perth
James
Adelaide
Sydney
Australia
Korean Preacher in Pirie Delivers Sincere Sermons
A Korean preacher of the Korean Presbyterian Church, Yak San, spoke at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Hall in Florence last evening. He described the power of Christianity to reveal promise and security, sharing stories of faith and mission work in Korea and China.
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Florence
Yak
Cai
Nien
Feuree Uderson
Seaelitt
Abe
Vietoris
Dupan
China
Wis
Fran
Fourth Man Charged in Melmuline Case
A fourth man was charged in a tangle involving a local incident. Court records show ongoing police investigation and upcoming proceedings as authorities pursue additional details.
Judge Suggests Temporary Award For Bank Dispute
Chief Judge Dethridge indicated a provisional award might aid both sides as bank officials debate wages. The court expected no hearing for months, with formal actions set to proceed after May.
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Dethridge
Compromise Reached On Drain Pipe Size For Main Road Flood
The railway and council reached a compromise on the pipe size needed to drain Solomontown floodwaters under Main Road. A council decision approved the plan, including right of way terms over a street, to enable the larger drainage works and road metal upgrades.
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Hail von Cornet
Austatian
Solomontown
Vv Railwings
Plogastmnat
Calvert
Culiell
Dlaweter
Tony de Rast
Reid
Tsa Y Sella Street
Wayer
Ald Coffey
Sas
North Water Supply Committee Activates New Year Effort
Local council previews a renewed push for an adequate water supply in the North area. The Water for North committee plans actions at the start of the year, aiming to address shortages and coordinate government and community efforts.
Fragmentary 19th Century Notice Seeks Items
The readable text hints at a provincial notice or advertisement listing various items and references to places and names, but most content is garbled. It mentions a fort or station and other scattered terms, suggesting a local protobuf notice or classified fragment.
Inquiry into Pirie housing shortage by state bank officials
About 27 men were interviewed at the town hall by J L O'Dea of the state bank and building inspector GB Carter as part of a housing shortage inquiry at Pirie. Local leaders and residents await further interviews and a public briefing on housing conditions and needs.
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Lavey
Oppusihuge Aid
Coffey
Taylor
K. G. Warman
Ettyr
Fiat
Hut
Agiguela
Edit Foucier Department
G. B. Iver
Respector
State Kink
Pirie
Royal Exchange Hotel
Port Augusta
O'Dea
Judi Mayes
Bearh Road
Sala~ Hwaituneti
Mayor to Enquire About Medical Fund Details
A fragmented report notes an inquiry by Mayor about a medical fund. Unclear names and places appear amid garbled text, with little verifiable detail on involved persons or exact purpose.
Temperatures Reported for Yesterday
The thermometer recorded a high of 75 and a low of 53 for the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am yesterday.
Froud Preservers Wages Vlat Basic Wage For All States
The notice outlines a generic proposal claiming a basic wage for all states under the Froud Preservers scheme. It reports uniform pay terms affecting multiple jurisdictions and hints at nationwide wage standards without detailed figures or implementation steps.
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Vlat
Rail alteration plans tied to Melbourne rail project
Report outlines discussions on binding and connecting lines to alter a rail near the Customs House area in Melbourne. The arbitration court and local officials weigh the cost, impact on streets, and capability to raise and bind rails to improve access and street appearance.
Pine Board of Health Discusses Infants Paralysis Returnees
At a Pine meeting Mr Threadgold notes three infantile paralysis cases in Adelaide caused school closure. Boys return home, isolation urged, no major fear. Council suggests students avoid public places for three weeks after leaving Adelaide. not compulsory. Debate on hardship for those home for holidays before finalizing motion.
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Pine Board of Health
Threadgold
Adelaide
MM. Bishop
Threadgald
Dr. Johnson
Warmum
Johnson
Dr. Edwards
Dr. Taylor
Dogs nuisance at Solomontown Beach prompts council talk
Dr Reid addressed the latest town council meeting about a dog nuisance at Solomontown Beach and the possible need for action. The discussion referenced notes from the Outer Harbor issue and potential communications with authorities as part of a broader local debate.
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Solomontown Beach
Reid
Outer Harbor
Capt. Goss
Punjab
India
E. E. Garrett
Glenely
A.M. Luscombe
R.A. Conner
Thresgold
Pirie
Lorry Driver Fined for Fast Turn in Adelaide Traffic Court
Alan Ferguson Haddrich of George Street Thebarton faced Adelaide Traffic Court on a charge of driving a heavy vehicle at more than 10 miles an hour while turning. He was fined £2 with 7/6 costs after prosecutors said the lorry's speed reached about 40 mph in a December 3 incident. The driver claimed 25 to 30 mph during Inspector Church questioning.
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Ait Pyle
Alan Ferguson Haddrich
George Street
Thebarton
Adelaide
Haddrick
Bond
Inspector Church
Local debate over weather and road repairs after rain
The text reports a discussion on drainage and lake formation after heavy rain near a park and federal dock area. Proposals involve widening pathways and addressing fines, with remarks attributed to Ur Warman and a committee chair about water levels and road conditions.
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Jommons
Ur Warman
Federal Dock
Japan apologises for firing on British gunboats
The House of Commons was told Britain and the United States were discussing Chinese incidents after Japan apologised for attacks on British gunboats on the Yangtze. Eden said a full enquiry will be held and officials urged publication of officers responsible to prove good faith and deter repeats.
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Luesalay
Yangtze River
House of Commons
Eden
House of Comimone
China
New provisional Chinese government amid gunboat incidents
President Roosevelt reports a provisional and temporary government in China with Chiang Kai Shek present. Japan is urged to apologize, compensate, and consider a new capital at Chinkiang as tensions rise over gunboat bombings and the Shanghai situation.
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Shanghai
Washington
Roosevelt
China
Japan
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chinkiang
Permissive Culvert Plan Fails to Advance in Council
Council discusses permission to construct a culvert near Navid Street but no bylaw prepared and no application received about dog nuisance at the beach. Dr Reid questions action while Mayor and officials note pending letters and enforceability under existing bylaw.
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Reid
Moyle
Navid Street
Walters
Threadgold
Warman
Dey
Dr. Dey
Lin
Fishing Cutter Janet Seeks Shelter After Rudder Loss
The fishing cutter Janet lost her rudder in Hanson Bay near Kangaroo Island and, while calm now, faces wreck risk if winds rise. Winnie sails from Port Adelaide with spare gear to assist, planning a jury rudder and steering line link, aiming for American River or Kinuscate or Port Adelaide if weather allows.
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Vansea
Janet
Hanson Bay
Kangaroo Island
Cape de Couecie
Winnie
Port Adelaide
Kinuscate
Dhure
Werd
Pirie Council Reaffirms Decision On Anniversary Review
An 134th anniversary article notes Pirie Town Council rejects a reconsideration of a proposal despite a suggestion at the latest meeting. Capt Frank Hurley offered photographs for potential use, with free copies for organisations and discounted rates for additional prints, while page inclusion costs were listed.
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Pirie
Australia
Pirie Town
Frank Hurley
Coffey
Howley
Taylor
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