Fate of Joan Smith statement by Hughes Aroren Tull
A statement by Jam Hughes a station hand charged with Joan Smith's murder at Poolamacca Station on August 24 1926 was issued by the police. He details events alleging the girl died after a fall or assault and he buried the body beneath dust 15 inches deep. He places himself as a cowboy at Mount Gippa Station and recounts claiming involvement with the victim and the acts leading to her death at Poolamacca Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aroren Tull
Jam Hughes
Joan Smith
Poolamacca
Mount Gippa
Poulutmacea
Me Moss Smith
Ladamer
Joan Rose
Ted
Joan
Po Creek
Sydney Finance Revenue Rise Reported for December
The report shows a revenue increase with figures indicating a rise for December. Names and exact figures are partially garbled but suggest a month summary of income and totals with a noted rise in revenue compared with prior periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sharks in Surf A Team Feud Turns Vexing
A fragmentary report hints at a surf rivalry involving Cronulla and a crew clash uniting two to three sharks and a tense retaliation plot. Names and precise actions are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayisey
Cronulla
Trowever
Hans Stott
Metal Exchange notices and price shifts in January trading
Adelaide reports prices from the Australian Metal Exchange and London Exchange for January. Spelter and tin show modest gains while electrolytic ingots and wire prices reflect cautious movement. Silver and related alloys hint at steadier levels with limited changes across forward and spot quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Australian Metal Exchange
London Exchange
Wholesale Markets Adelaide Trade News Summary
Wholesale market listings from Adelaide show prices and items for sale including cheese tailles, ham hocks, and lamb in packs. Items feature weights and unit prices with entries for potatoes, onions, and various meats. Buyers are directed to purchase by weight and date ranges noted for stock freshness.
Desperate plight after yacht capsizes in Fremantte waters
Reported distress follows a yacht named Mustive as it capsized off Fremantte. Survivors reach shore in strained condition after hours at sea amid sharks and rough seas. Police patrol the shore seeking missing crew members, including Captain Charles Frovtant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mustive
Minnitt
Proyland
Untitled Disorder Report From Kowloon District
A disjointed OCR fragment describes a violent incident with beatings and a mob. It mentions a missionary and a hospital scene with a victim, noting medical staff and a doctor present. Names and places are garbled, but the event outlines an attack and subsequent medical response.
Henley Beach Sensation Ad with Faded Names
A fragmented report from Adelaide describes a local event at The Hall involving a Mr Ke M Sahin and others. The text is garbled and unattributed, with unclear actions or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Thewity Hall
Ke M Sahin
Adelaide Haller
Mapolt
Heghes
Fall From Ceiling Medal and Hay Work Incident
Fragmentary report describes a fall from the ceiling during hay work at an annitishine site near Norwood. Medals and injuries referenced as a part of an unclear incident involving Adulaidie stallion activity and a hospital arrival from Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rover Muri
Norwood
England Birth Rates and Mortality in Third Quarter Data
Reported birth rates decline across Rhylang and Walus regions with fewer marriages. Infant mortality stands at 1000 per year in the period, about six per 1000 lower than the previous three quarters, while overall deaths and misstatements in the quarter suggest data quality concerns as officials note measurement discretion guides interpretation.
Record Revenue at Customs in Treasury Report
Federal Treasury reports higher customs revenue for the six months ended December 31 1926 compared with the previous period. Total revenue figures show substantial gains, with a £2 302 214 increase over prior estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telbourne
Tursiay Federal Treasury
Fais
Aitinwal
Esa
Reveimie
Nsw
Chinese Unrest Sparks Civil Conflict Amid Protests
Murky dispatch describes clashes between rival groups and casualties as unrest grows in a region near Manila. Reported patrols, barricades, and sporadic gunfire mark a tense day with few silences. Local authorities warned against further violence while protesters rallied over disputed leadership.
Sailor Run Amok in City Chimney Capers
Fragmentary OCR depicts a chaotic scene with a sailor blamed for disruption and a series of hazy references to rooftops, chimneys, and conflicts in the city. Names and places are obscured, but the tone suggests a disorderly incident involving a sailor and public spaces.
Violent Shopbreaker Report Unclear OCR Fragment
An early hours incident describes a shopbreaker in a damaged text fragment. The readable portions reference a violent break in and an assailant, with names and exact actions obscured by OCR errors.
Chinaman Shot Incident Reported In Local Hospital
A chaotic report describes a shooting incident involving an individual identified as Chinaman near a local establishment. The injured party was taken to a nearby hospital as investigators examined motives and possible suspects.
Amaro se McEvoy Dead in Allied Service Era
Amaroose McEvoy dies in service with Allied forces in London after years of duty. Details from World War II era sources note connections to New York and various art circles, with mentions of Caplan and McEvoy kin and Slade School training. The obituary cites galleries and radio ties in America as part of the deceased’s broader cultural footprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Service London
Caplan
Chapley A. McEvey
Slade Setwof
New Ark Ghul
Ytley Galleries
Victorian innings topple rivals in 541 run storm
Sheffield notes a heavy Melbourne day as Victoria reach 541 for five. Love and Mendes rest, while Hatton, Richardson and Williams bowl well. Haleurie, Hendry and Williams claim key wickets though the chase stalls as Love, Mackay and Klug reach notable scores.
Port Pirie Races Nominations For Summer Meeting
Nominations close for the Port Pirie LAVA Racing Club summer meeting on January 13 listing numerous horses including First Light, Ginger, King Frederick, Miss Plassny, Lord Archie, Lord Nobra, Lorna B, Mules Maughiei, Spindie, and Flying Mandiap with trials and welter events noted among the entries. The list includes horses racing for the Flying Mandicap, Welter, and Barrier Gold with entries from favored stables and longlisted runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirin Lava
Racing Club
Ligenseo
Allen Hasta Spirits
Vietress
Janny Spirma
Lorna B. Tressvale
Man
Dray Lord
Siler Fame
Mures Ale
Frederick Antonella
Lord Archie
Gahor Patty
Sib Ser Fame
Morry Mwgue
Pennes
Ma Welter We Seek
Lorna
Sam
Mowbray Fue Band
Now Wa
Laher Ports
Wiile
Toutamit Wacreast
Silver Utne
Merry Alies
Stine Ginger
Barrier Gohl
Prince In
North-South Railway Work Start Dates Revealed
Construction for the North-South Railway is set to begin next month in Horning. Officials say the project will create jobs and require an engineer for the railway’s non structural work. A communications test is planned to coordinate with workers and unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horning
Ies
Houndalia
Atlee Springs
Madttadlatta
Murderous Jealousy Shatters Family Ties
A jealous husband shot his wife in a domestic tragedy. The incident occurred Tuesday at their home, ending with the wife fatally wounded. Police report the motive rooted in infatuation, with the suspect allegedly driven by intense jealousy and a plan gone awry. Further details remain under investigation.
Fierce Warfare Victory for Liberals Reported
A teletyped dispatch from Vancouver cites Mo AmessiKe in Migusau stating only four Doodinst graves remain from the pre sent war. The week ended with a Liberals victory and Tabwrals observatory reward. An attempted burial of the shea wounded over 100 men occurred as moaning vultures were seen. Coastal defenses are bolstered as General Diag warns of a large expedition near Parlier and preparations to repel it continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
tSpeeiat
Searde
Vancouver
Moi AmessiKe
Migusau
Niorragin
Pearl Lazoon
Aye Beiny
Te Shea
Mane Tan
Elna
Diag
Camsistine
Aris
Tuunition
Parlier
Chameleon Behavior Noted In Bear Scene Letters
A letter to the editor discusses recent coverage of chameleons and their movement patterns. It describes two chameleons, one seen in sunlight and the other in shadow, moving slowly yet steadily, with observers noting their behavior and posing questions about direction and perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elston
Youth's Wild Age and Tonight's Paramount Release
A mixed review of Youth's Wild Age, a Paramount film adaptation of Percy Marks, with Tonight as the venue. The piece notes youthful energy and potential, praising lead performances by the cast including Benalyt Keith and Nuch Larsen, while describing the film as a stylized youth drama of unsettled years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BM Setuthere
Paramount
Percy Marks
Joe
Benalyt Keith
South
Nuch Larsen
Ellendale Tragedy: Port Pirie Man Found Dead At Home
Albert Arthur 54 a Port Pirie resident was found dead at No 16 Vera Street Ellendale with a gunshot wound to the head. The weapon lay nearby and an empty shell was present. Police and the acting coroner inspected the body before it was taken to the morgue. The inquest is scheduled for Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Arthur
Port Pirie
Vera Street
Ellendale
Gun
Gus
Dean
Parceil
Shi
Shi Is At Presert
Port Pitie
McArshi
Oscar Hinson
Eterson
Manson
Nat Medeceascil
McArthur
Miller Plecot
Clare
T. Lawry
Holnins
Sear Hansen
Kerguson
Erin
McArnne
Fami
Royal Visit Delayed by Unclear Plans in Melbourne
Royal visit plan linked to Racing Club preparations, with a family event at Flemiiniat and four members awaiting guidance. Lord Mayor quoted on acceptance, Wales' prince and Me Arle noted, and NA president supports appointing a Governor-General opposed by state teachers from pV ETsras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valles
Flemiiniat
Ths Wrtneral
Wii
ATA
Muoese
Ahheu Ty
Prittes of Wales Salon
Halcombe Out of Action Pulls South Australia From Tilt
South Australia captain Halcombe is ruled out of the match against Victoria, forcing changes as the team prepares to face New South Wales. Officials say the squad will still press for victory despite the setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asalnat
Victoria
Wales
Calcutta Cricket Match Report and Player Opinions
Fragmented OCR provides scattered notes on a Calcutta match between Gilligan’s team and India. It cites opinions on Buen Hardens, Gillian and Signin Wumiels, and remarks on the last day game versus MCG in Lahore, Humbay, and the strength of Hilsianpatut’s lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Fiat
Aleburs
India
Gillian
Wumiels
Buen
Galcutta
Astro
Plingeel
Bat Ant Finiast
Gomparathyen
Luhare
Humbay
Fiza
Rhodes
Balo
Sydney Tax Injunctions Sought In Civil Case
A formal injunction action was filed Tuesday in Sydney seeking court orders against the government. The lawsuit names Mia Gaurt and others and asks for halting certain government actions pending further hearings. Local officials and the court schedule were not immediately available.
Meeting Notes Spark Drive for Civic Foundations
A meeting in the Pioneers' Association discusses the next steps for efficiency and civic improvements. Leaders explore options for a foundation to support social welfare work and public projects.
Tn Tabet Hts the Ettstone of Natives Meeting Friends
Fragmentary note reflects a local meeting scene with a reference to natives and a gesture of respect. It preserves minimal readable names and a moment of social exchange among attendees.
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Hughes
Stine
Commercial
Metal Market
Tuwaty Sumitord and Co
Tutler—atuirest Crewmers
Pest Sevanalyrs
Gustrys
Tommy Badd
Hottenes
Joral Faelors Earud
Hitton’s
Focal
Vth
Tnt Hatton
Heaths Hutton
Long
Nail
Ant Family
Henley Beach
Workman
Njur
England
Awan Sya MS. Sav
Ake
Aus
Servier Hong Rane
Manilas
Canta Qo
Yukon
Sailor
Fesarin
Aelitn Manbiy
Hkadil
Jemmy
Mellin
Chinaman
Amarose McEvoy
America
Sheffield Cricket
Love
Mendes
Hattomter
OT A. Wichardson
Lytin
Mackay
Wil Hams
Hendry
Williams
Low
Martha
Hiehuntson
HPS
Urisker
Nt Martone
Lave
Marten
Wiwhardson
Righardson
Murny Alexander
Mackie
Eon Dubngs
Materind
J Woourill
Sii Keer
Tarimnnel
Hyder
Igksler
Fanlantt
Ae Hendy
Mls
Tibslere
Harter
Bat Kowling
Halewmire
Hichardson
Grimmett
Lee
L.V.A. Meeting
Madles
Jrrappintama
Treak Shook
Spindie
Garpulet
Kulwithe
Zarouki
Leulamss
Jung Liver
North-South Railway
Mornay
Hilal Af Matai
Ituekinatiatn
Elaine Fuera
Aletray
Simlynced
Hinhirkson
AuDie Satan
al Weluek
Yeatansy
Will Yhamys
Tyne
Helenith
A. A. McArthur
Royal Visit
Halcombe
C.C
Gilligan
Sega Dues Martitia
Coestran
Putin
Feaerichien
Justin
Svoneey
Svuser Fuoviay
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