Fire arson verdict in Solmontown case
In Gladstone criminal court on May 25 1928 F W Weidemann faced arson charges connected to a Solmontown blaze. The building owned by W J Pimlott Ltd and insured with Liverpool End Globe was damaged. the insured value and bonds totaled substantial sums. The defense reserved and bonds set at 50 pounds with showrooms insured and content insured lists provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivien Weldeman
Per Weldemans
G E. Sparrow
Aly
Per-Onal
Ta Sureves
Liverpool, End
Globe Insurance Company
W. J. Pimlott Ltd
the Law, ‘Union and “Company
Victoria Racing Club Jumping Meeting at Flemington
Friday racing at Flemington features the National Sleepiechasn as the main attraction in a 5000 pound cross-entry event. The field appears weak with Mosstrooper Seat and Johnny Pike among the popular horses doubtful, Chaumont and Mosstrooper among picks. Death of adopted child leads to charge of manslaughter as Melbourne police report a brutal neglect case in Hallam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Racing
Flemington
Te Ulsbury
Mosshooper
Seat
Johany Pike
Wlemington
Lemington
They
Chaumont
Mosstrooper
Junot Kink
Kallora
KING
Pecunia
Melbourne
Leonard Maxwell Sirkwood
Mary- Kane
Frawley Bond
Hallam
William Dell
Gaconer
Adelaide Wholesale Market Prices Report
Adelaide Friday morning wholesale prices show apples eating 15 to 48 shillings per case, oranges navels 32 7 to 34 5, mandarins 15 to 48 per case. Pears eating 12 to 11 per case. Beans French 4 shillings per dozen pounds. Cabbages large 4/5 and small 2/ red 6 per dozen. Grossflowers large 6 dozen. Green peas 17 shillings per 48 bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Metal Markets Time Changes and Prices In London Listing
Adbuside Friday report from the Australian Mines and Metals Association lists copper standard spot and forward prices, lead and silver quotations, and shipments for the month. It notes price movements, shipment timings, and currency-adjusted figures across copper lead and silver markets with forward and cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acconi'og Aoadyines Teuervad
Australian Mines and Melals Association
London
Exnhanse
Eloom
Mount
Walytio
Wits
Nash
Rain benefits farmers in Port Pirie and surrounding districts
Good rains were reported across neighboring districts yesterday with up to 8 inches at Port Pirie and more than 70 points in Wandearah and Telowie. The Weather Bureau forecasts clearing conditions but unsettled outlook remains and farmers say the rain comes none too late, with another inch boosting prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
Post Pirie
Jalthough
Wandeatah
Telowie
Wandenrah
Rainfall Totals At Gladstone Reach Forty Four Points
Heavy showers drenched Gladstone with rain measured at 44 points by Thursday night and 43 points by Friday morning. The downpour is seen as easing drought fears and boosting the forthcoming season despite intermittent dry spells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delock
Oelock
Anesety
Housing Relief Scheme Acknowledged For Single Men
A relief committee inaugurated housing single men under the Portite Unemployen Relief Committee. Men housed in rooms funded by government blankets boots pillows and bedding, with no alcohol allowed. If relief workers did not work, rent would be paid by the committee. two socials were held this week at Memorial Grandston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffey
Grandston Suely
Labor plebiscite nominations in Port Pirie district
Nominations for the Labor Party plebiscite at the next State election open in Port Pirie on Monday July 2 and close Saturday August 8. Endorsed candidates include H M Abbottwell, Lyllon, Coffey, Fitzgerald, L Daws, and Lemil from various unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecxon
Labor Party
House of Asaethly
Port Pinte
Hy H. Abtwell
Australian Railways Union
Byllon
Adidn
W. .Coffey
Watersife
Jubilee services mark Snowtown Methodists gathering
Reverend W A Dunn president of the Methodist Conference led jubilee services at Snowtown Methodist Church on Sunday. Mr J Kearney of the Lands Station Adelaide spent holidays at Gladstone with his mother and wife, who were widely respected. The event drew thanks for expressed sympathy with the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae
W. A. Dunn
Methodist Conference
Snowtown
Duwi Pwit
Sisif
J. Kearney
Lands
Adelaide
Kearney
Gladstone
Botley
Ames
Condemned Man Faces Petition Before Governor
Relatives of John Grathy say he was sentenced to death for the murder of Constable Halman. A petition is prepared and will be laid before Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven, the Governor, in the Executive Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
JohncGrathy
Halman
Beth
Alexander
Hore-Ruthven
Revolver Duel: Policeman and Brawlers in Sydney
Sydney paper reports an early morning street brawl in Palmer Street Woolloomooloo. Constable Jackson fired at assailants, hitting one in the shoulder. a woman collapsed claiming she had been shot. Charles Whentason and others faced charges for firing at the officer and related pistol offenses. remanded to July court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Palmer’ Atreet
Woolnamoates
Jackson
Meta
Euoian
Nayior
Serna
Jowith Jackson
Naylor
Abe
Gentes
Charles Whentason
Sevd
Whart Tahorar
Wras
Jackyon
Empire Prefere nces and Dominion Policy Debate
A fragmented report on inter imperial policy, dominions and preferred position within the empire. Mentions Mr P Snowden and Labor views on compensating dominions for losses, with discussion of trade, living standards, and inter imperial study.
Australian appeals against Britain on imperial economic policy
Helday Amelboune cites urgent need for an Imperial economic conference in a briefing to Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald. Brave argues British plan to abolish preferences risks harming Australian industries including sugar, dairy, fruit, and wine, urging policy options considered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer be explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelbounne
Helday
Bence
Ramaay MacDonald
Brave
Australia
Great Bellain
Foreign Migrants Data Reveals Small Foreign Share
A Sydney deputation from the British Migration League reported to Home Affairs that only about two percent of migrants were foreigners. The minister noted more foreigners were rejected than accepted and 485 foreigners awaited admission in one month, tied to assets of £247,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Moiater Tor
Aphott
Maritime grave at sea ends in inquest verdict
A report from a naval inquest describes the death of Seaman Samp son near a vessel, with witnesses including a chaplain and Rodney’s escort. The inquiry found accidental death by drowning following a shipboard incident as divers searched the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perielson
Sarvied
Fom.s
Rodney
Pal
Essel
Abe-Seaman Sampson
Masters
Benefit Football Match Plans Fund raising event at memorial oval
A benefit football event is set for this afternoon at the memorial Oval. The Mesh eighteen captained by W. Ellis will face the Rest fifteen and feature A J Patterson leading the Mesh. Proceeds go to the Contes Carnival Reserva fund with teams including the Proprietary Bersde Sutler Alsoviated and Howetown and Solomon-Lown in the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contes Carnival
Memorial Oval
Pirle
Orst
Mesh
Association
W. Ellis
A. J. Patterson
St. Marks
Bersde
Cancelia
Amd Howetown
Solomon- Lown i
S. Yandelh H. Wawcett
F. Karabive
Rat Hanp-V
Gurinoys
G. Pryor
A. Bean
H- Evans
Aroadstonk
Elrip
T. Bridgman
M. Gagenoit
W. Walatt
Europe First Right Ben Aboard Team Roster List
A crowded remodelling style roster shows captains and players from Europe and the United States with numerous names including W. Billa J. Hannan Patterson O’Brien and many others. The document lists emergency sections and annotations indicating team roles captains and substitutes alongside scattered geographic labels and possible event notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. W. Billa
Lacey
Zubernich
A Waters
Belcher
M. Walsh
F. Wels
J. Hannan
D . S.byen
Samiacy
Wills
J. Walks
F. Howard
Clrthoys
Pryor
Bynn
A Patterson
Pelti
James
W.‘Henderson
A. Thureday
J. Auime
T Johnson
Tee
Telted
B. Binnay
Europe
Haldley
W. Muncy
Evans
Braadstonk
Bmostengies
A. Geenfell
J. Gavenell
Welle
Idba
Abparninity
al West
Timber Workers Union Eyes Conference Plan
The Australian Timber Workers Union proposed four delegates for a conference to resume work. The meeting will likely appoint an accountant to inquire into the industry’s trading and sending operations. The conference is expected to convene next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australian — ‘Timber
Enp
Ayers Little Pass -Mallers Aris
Ure Magacial Sendigons
Contemptible Act at Morgue – Stewart Sentenced
Charles Leslie Stewart, a former constable, was jailed for nine months for stealing a gold watch and £50 from a body at the Morgue where he served. Judge Macindoe condemned the act as a contemptible fraud that ruined the reputation of a deceased man whose character should remain unsullied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourn
Macindoe
Charles Leslie Stewart
Iia Mowor
Stewart
Remand for Calcutt on Jewellery Robbery Charge
In Prahran Court Ahimond Lionel Calcutt faced remand on a charge of robbery of jewellery valued at £4,000 alleged to have occurred on June 28. A prominent detective testified fingerprints formed a key part of the case, but results were not yet completed. Bail was set at £1,000 as Calcutt was remanded for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ahimond
Lionel Calcutt
Prahran
Harold Sleght
Prohibited Immigrant Detained After City Court Hearing
Prohibited immigrant MOLHODRAG Priday Sunen Mahe Ali Shah and two British Indians faced City Court action. They argued they could not pass the German dictation test. Ali Shah testified he arrived in 1920 and was not allowed to enter, while Greek and Armenian entrants lacking English were exempt. He received a three month jail sentence pending deportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molhodrag
Priday
Sunen Mahe Ali Shah
Aectibeg
Billiards Match Near Season End Report
A fragmented note on a billiards match notes a season close for Lonighit's play. Names Lindrum and Shin appear among scattered figures and scores, with references to AT AGL and specific numbers, though the text remains incomplete and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Lonighit
Miatott
Wera
Lindrum
Racehorse sales report from Mellbourne field sale
A fragmentary entry records racehorse sales at Mellbourne on Friday with buyers Holtus Ay, Ay the awake rate, and Glen Lydgy alongside several named horses including Tenamoee and Syme. Prices noted include 190 guineas and 273 guineas, with bidders such as W Paige and HB Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellbourne
Glen
Holtusay
Tenamoee
Paige
Aind Syme
Davis
Northern Areas Association match at Jamestown visit
Gla stone hosts Salleyarn in Jamestown with Tungpiles reading by two points as minor premiership hearing looms. Georgetown, Cuyler Brook vie for third and fourth place, Crystal Brock off, Laura to visit Georgetown. Teams listed include Tash Re-Gladstung M Viaversyke Atkins Borgin Bruce Farmar Gale Harris Head Hamps O Brien Leesne Nayda Sheridan Snewth Thompson Yates. sporting Tamestown and Dénisetown lines appear with captains and players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Gla’stone
Tat Town
Salleyarn
Ile
Georgetown
Cuyler Brook
Crystal Brock
Laura
Fo Lows
Tash
Oapi
Re - Gladstung
M. Viaversyke
L. Atkins
F. Borgin
M. Bruce
L. Farmar
K Gale
Harris
N. Head
D. Hamps
K. O Brien
PF. Leesne
Lb. Nayda
TL Sheridan
R. Snewth
A ‘Thompson
H. Yates
Mertencies
J.’ Gahalnn
Unidentified Woman Struck by Car in Carligia Street
A badly mangled woman was struck by a motor car in Carligia Street Baaclava Sleaia today. She was taken to an unnamed hospital in critical condition despite efforts to save her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metbolland
Eieven
Conspiracy Proved in Metropolitan Fire Brigade Case
In Melbourne a judge sentenced Jon Melbourne Wikins, 28, and John Leonard Bar to 24 years each after a trial in General Sessions. The men, members of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, were found guilty of plotting to steal a large sum of money at a theatre.
Slander Alleged in Calaclava Bank Case
Supreme court writs filed today by Joseph Halperin Iscity dWalperin and Harry Hoperin of flailisle seeel Calaclava claim E.S. A. Bank and Bullun and Collins engaged in alleged slander seeking 2,000 damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medrollyns
Joseph Halperin
Iscity dWalperin
Harry Hoperin
Flailisle Seeel
Calaclava
E.S
I A. Bank
Ute
Ads
Bullun
I Collins
Sander
WATERLOO CUP WON BY TIGER SYDRIE
In Burra, Friday, Tiger Sydrie defeated Whackles by a point in a hard fought latesloop final at the Gym Creek ground. Sydrie showed superior speed and clean work to claim the Waterloo Cup, owned by Mr. R. K. Kitto of Orkney Peninsula, who also won the event in 1926 with Gerney.
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Burra
Wil O' the Wisp
Tiger Sydfiels
R. K. Kitto
Penningila
Gerney
Jamestown Plumpton meeting draw details scarce
The readable fragments show a Tuesday Jamestown plumpton draw with Stake No 1 entries including Barunga Boy and Nek Pinesss, plus multiple names and stakes. The transcription is partial and garbled, hindering full event clarity and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Plumpton
Obly Gre
Barunga Boy
Colin All
Withuyette
Tweytta
v_ Vonia
Pal
Nek Pinesss
Sans Souci
Topeear
Wilkie Kelly
Royal Man
Urestal Y Humibug
Rell
Willy
Queen's Gil
Bewcle
Seclusion
Oklahoma
Gladsome
Lira
Will
Ana
Railway Guard Killed at Edwards Creek Accident
Friday at Edwards Creek on the North South line, acting railway guard William Brown was killed. The body was taken to Quorn by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards Creek
William Brown
Quorn
Nine Cadets Die in Carnival Fire at Gillingham Kent
Nine cadets and a Boy Scout perished when a wooden three story structure built to resemble a carnival display collapsed during a fire brigade demonstration at Gillingham Park Kent. Firemen rushed to save others but crews themselves suffered burns. observers recall clowns and mishap suggesting a dropped cigarette sparked the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
London
Fire Brigade
Gillingham
Park
Kent
Thig
Endurance Flight Faces Motor Trouble Probe
Manchell and Reinhard, California endurance airmen, report their motor is noisy after 220 hours aloft with about 300 hours remaining. Experts warn of potential serious trouble before day’s end, risking continuation of the long flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
Manchell
Reinhard
Southern Cross Crew Strolls in London After Flight
Squadron-Leader Kingsford Smith and the Southern Cross crew were seen in London this morning. They watched fellow aviators perform daring maneuvers, including flying upside down within a few feet of the ground, astonishing the visiting flyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Service
Kingsford Smith
Southern Cross
Hendon
Ford Smith
Singapore Base Status Like Lufting Progress in War Run
London reports Britain wants to cut tails on the Singapore Naval Base work but faces a decision on halting it. The Cabinet will consult dominions on a stopgap action and may pursue an independent policy if needed. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald to address the House of Commons soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Singapore
Dominions
Britain
Remsay “MacDonald
House of Commons
Melbourne Harbor Trusts Report Shows Decline in Shipping
Melbourne harbor figures for the year ending November 1928 show gross tonnage of 1,791,310 tons, a drop of 735,350 from the prior record year. Vessel visits totalled 3,193 and expenditures reached 438,420 pounds on improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbors Board
Melbourne
Frida
Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners
Sear Sas
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Solomontown
F. W.weideman
Matthew
Commercial
Metal Markets
Crystal Brook
Man
Imperial
Jlwis
Golion
Solontes
Bruce Eimsider
Fea
United States
Howstown—Jones
Cenpt
Warner
Mlatchford
Zawser
Clvord
Jouneon
Everington
O'Brien
Raeme
Sibey
Curthovs
Lines
Fry
T-Pealy
D. Grae
Jave
He Thompson
Th Bally
Gusher
S. Ginhons
Gies
Bully
Parsons
Goacke Teaphd
Cy Dungerfield
Bentos
Anderson
B. Bully
Woods
P.baker
FE Peter
C. Ronen
F Whilg
Golemsom
Tavaruer
Want
Eagie’ Sain Emergen
Wires
Ldeamere
H. Huyball
Wyvinnie
Portoniad
Irrujors
G. _Johnson
R. MiThank
I. Wood
G. Sampson
H. Glurk
Glayton
OG. Nelson
F. Maberts
J.hemson
K Bally
G. Wilson
BR. Gofter
Wardi
Hobby
Tranety
Sabson
Wilton
Davies
S. Murphy
L. Wary
Blegs
A. Huckwell
A. Dangerfeld
W. Storer
Northern Areas Association
Coiliers
Judge
Slained
Tiger Sydrie
Melbourne Shipping
Delaciol
Creay
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