Daring prison breakout ends in shootings at Yatala
Adelaide police chase four convicts who overpowered guards at Yatala Labor Prison. In a dramatic Main North Road pursuit two inmates are killed and one injured as the group escapes by car. Dawson wounded, Hayes captured, Harrison and Newchurch shot dead. others recaptured or at large. Street damage and property theft follow the bold bid for liberty.
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Wate Adelaide
Yatala
Arthur Harold Harrison
John Eustace Newchurch
Joseph Dawson
William Henry Hayes
Berg
Benk
B. Strawaon
Essayaos
Strawson
Strayeon
Hayes Recaptured After West House Inmate Escape
Adelaide Friday report states Hayes, an escapee named Yetala, was captured in a West Adelaide house. He was found tied and detained by authorities after the escape.
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Adelaide
Hayes
Unhappy salesman at St Leonards shoots self after visit
Frederick Horace Coltreshy aged 43, a salesman, called at Mrs A Oldham in St Leonards this Friday to solicit orders. He told her he was unhappy and, while she attended another tradesman, Collrett shut himself through the heart with a revolver.
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Adelade
Frederick Horace Coltreshy
A. Oldham
St Leonards
Collrett
Injuries Claim Settled in Melbourne Court
Hazel Kaiahb sought £200 damages from Frank Abrahams and Brank Abrahams after being struck by a motor vehicle driven by Brank Abrahams on Tuesday 1929. One of her eyes was injured and she walked with a stick. A conference led to a settlement with Frank Abrahams agreeing to pay damages.
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Melbourne
Hazel Kaiahb
Tom Esther Abrahams
Frank Abrahams
Brank Abrahame
Hier
Unfortunate Circus Woes End in Tents Collapse
The Kent trained wild animal show faced a chaotic breakup at Haverstraw after lions escaped their cage amid food temptations and unpaid bills. Roustabouts reportedly ate little, tents collapsed from released ropes, and owner Robert Kent fled Beacon before returning to witness the lions being recaptured. Circus worker Thomas McNamara faces jail over alleged horse sale.
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Haverstraw
America
Hitec
Ally
Am Scholz
Patter
Chetts
Grassy Point
Thomas McNamara
Robert Kent
Wim Frost
Calline Stork
Sholta
Elephanes
Llores
Schulte
Mahwah
Kent
Bill
Beacon
Disorder in Commons as Members Suspended in Debate
The House of Commons erupted in disorder with Labor MPs Brockway and Beckett suspended after a heated division. Beckett, seizing the Speaker’s mace, advanced toward the bar as MPs surged, while a uniformed guard pushed forward and the chamber descended into confusion.
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Onilea
London
House of Commons
Messrs
A Bynner Brockwey
Byckett
Hoy
Labor
Ramsay
MasDonald Wises
Geojestt
Brockway
Beckett
Beokett
al- Liondawr
Ita Seine ‘Musinaeu Tom
Bagketh
Willsite Bebgeanteyl-Anis
Twelve Die In San Francisco Waterworks Accident
Twelve workers were killed in an accident at the San Francisco waterworks project. A large aqueduct construction from the hills near the city required extensive mountain tunneling. Gas poisoning claimed the life of Bovari Ikinen this month. The Queen Shift crew in the tunnel found a disturbing scene, with a number of fatalities reported in the incident.
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San Frangisco
Yvolva
San Francisco
Tan City
Bovan
Quilee
Thte
Dena
Coursing results feature Who's Misfortune unbeaten
In Melbourne, the Waterloo Cup trials saw Who's Misfortune undefeated after a decisive win over The Inquisitor. Other notable results include Father’s Footsters taking the Waterloo Cup heat, and Tust Ready securing the Waterloo Plate with strong performances from Wilkie Bobbest and Winnipeg's entry.
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Grant Hooper
Misfertunn
Class Ve
Rougit
Joan Helight
Lady
Bors
Adonitio
Wilkiy
Huminus Wilke
Winnipeg
Danuisienne
Mick Minessi
Gutworth
Melbourne
Geelone
Gharlia
Misawder
Tima
Waterloo Plate
Aedidting Setrae
Fubious
Attempted Doping Incident Reported Before Grand National
The VRC reviews an attempted poisoning on the eve of the Grand National Steeple incident near Keatle stable. A milk plate with a weed stem and crystals suggests an alkaloidal toxin. A stable hand unfastened two men nearby earlier, linked to a plot aimed at Mosstrooper last Saturday morning.
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V.A.C
Melbourne
VRC
Rentle
Kentle
Arrival in Adelaide Prompts Economic Policy Talk
In an interview from Quorn, Sir Ollie Neimeyer discusses global finance and the gold standard. The Australian trip centers on economic questions including bank knowledge, policy, and potential shifts postwar context.
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Sir Olie Neimeyer
Australia
de. T. J. McKenny
Prime Minister's Department
Wallan
England
Austria
Dammadity Prises
Queshar
Ollesala
Kershaw
Otoo
Amusements at Alhambra Theatre Tonight
The Alhambra Theatre presents The Memorial of Blary Dugan and The Theatre of Mechanes Tonight drawing a crowded house. Norma Shaver leads the cast with Lewis Stone B Watney and Raymond Hawkett in double roles. patrons urged to reserve seats for Francis' feature on Monday night.
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Mhchanes
Norma Shuaver
Sudlicen
Lewis-Stone
B- Watney
Raymond Hawkett
Francis
Austral Theatre Show Promises Sidelights and Shipments
The Austral Theatre opens with a billed performance featuring Willim Hisines in a controversial handcBotted act, mixing impersonation and quoted lines. Directors promise novelty and a copper-standard program with shipments planned next month and assorted items listed for sale during the run.
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Willim
Brutsedt
St the Austral Theatre
Adelaine Mane
London
Motad Exchange
Lance Ag
Whiey Lin Ag
Stpp
Tmant
Bae
Leidetratytie
Wits Bers
Leid—Bott Toreian
Metal markets and currency notes amid market spat
Fragmentary OCR lists metal market terms, prices, and dates from 1973. Mentions spread of the spat and six to three months, with references to silver, ore, and cash notes. Readable items include price figures like 15, 97 and 41/830, and dates such as 3/9.
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Spelter
Toryward
Else
Eis
Risa
Rise
Eise
Prance and Italy another war looming
New York on Thursday James Gerard US Ambassador in Germany said that on his return from France he believed a new war was possible between Italy and France. The report notes rising tension and potential conflict in Europe as threats mount.
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Prance
Italy
New York
Thurs ‘Ay
James Gerad
United States
Germany
Ius
France
Taly
Reanee
Avout
Alleged Counterfeiting Racketeers Charged in Melbourne
In East Melbourne detectives uncovered a complete counterfeit outfit. Henry Meadows 23, Rupert Jenkins 22, and Lila Jenkins 28 appeared at City Court charged with making or possessing counterfeit coins and moulds. Ninety counterfeit two-penny pieces were found among Lila Jenkins’s belongings. They were remanded until July 25, with bail set at 200 pounds for the woman.
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Melbourne
Henry Meadows
Aed
Rupert Jenkins
Vkas. Alse. Els
Tila Tenens
Lila Jenkins
Federal Salaries Debate Carries Across Canberra to Melbourne
J. G. Latham arrived in Melbourne from Canberra and said a telegram from Me Scullin promised wool packs would escape the sales tax. He claimed the Nationalist Party backs cutting member salaries and expected strong Country Party support.
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Melbourne
Hou
J. G. Latham
Canberra
Me Scullin
Nim
Latham
Country Party
Parliament Costs Put At Nine Million Pounds
In Canberra the Prime Minister told the House of Representatives that since Federation the Governor General’s office cost £720,000 and Federal Parliament £9,612,725 to date.
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Canberra
Nairnin
House of Representatives
Federation
Adelaide whalesale market report with mixed consignments
Commercial note from Adelaide rails the whalesale market as mules appear with varied lots described in cryptic terms. Prices and consignor references are jumbled, listing agents, varieties, and futures in a terse, shorthand telegraphic style.
Ao Poultry Market Report From Adelaide
A fragmentary Adelaide poultry market summary cites AL W Sandford noting prices and lots on a Friday. References to hens ducks turkeys onions and poultry items appear with cryptic codes and local stall mentions, reflecting 19th or early 20th century marketplace notation.
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Adelaide
Messes AL W. Sandford
Fnljows
Matkyf
Bute
Ronsinrs
Hens
Euane
Walle
Wotan Marksman and Foster Make Bisley History
London report notes Miss Manioria Foster becoming the first woman to compute in a Bisley shoot. She matched a field of six men in the same afternoon, enduring a tight shoot-off after taking a six gilt score.
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United Service
London
Manioria Foster
Bisley Sofey
Australians at Edinburgh Match Abandoned By Flooded Grounds
The Edinburgh cricket ground was flooded, forcing the match between Australia and Scotland to be abandoned. Only one day of play occurred, with Australia having faced 129 runs. The schedule shows Australia starting a two day match against West of Scotland at Glasgow, then Durham at Sunderdautd, and Fourth will be at Manchester.
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United Service
Edinburgh
Briday
Scotland
After Six Months Body of iWissing Airman Found
San Francisco report states six months after disappearance the body of an airman connected to United Service was found near Maury Graham. No body at the scene of the wreckage. investigation notes suggest possible involvement in a rescue or recovery effort but the exact cause remains unclear.
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United Service
San Francisco
Maury Graham
Dean
Ink
Egyptian Riots Ended by Police Action in Alexandria
After a quiet day, riots resumed in Alexandria as a mob cheered Waldist leader Nahas Pasha and surged through the Arab quarters. A guard dispersed the rioters at the entrance to the area. a man was injured by gunfire. British warships Ramillies and Queen Elizabeth have arrived.
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United Service
Alexandria
Tinirsilay
Nahas Pasha
Tesope
Ane
Ramillies
Fort Pirie Golf Club Teams Match Today
Fort Pirie Golf Club hosts a teams match with players listed including Bensley, Youklis, Muliyon, Waalell, Dunstan, Sweeney, George, Green, Somerset, and Be Lang. Captains urge members to report early and note No 14 hole readiness as opening play proceeds.
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Fort Pirie Golf Club
Piphea
Phe
G. Cligtain
Spor Uw
C Hotmpetty
Limb
W. & Slatingin
Skewes
Wo Laver
IC Woodryffe
MH Woodwed
Fy Yates
Henry Vo
Rees C
H Finner
PA. Green
Somerset
Sushnyland
Woullrafts
Nopersb
Bealines
D. A. Locksley
G.p Mugines
Martin
Femery
W. A. Pores
G.t. Williams
Waedingham
Afford
Central Australia tour group plans for Darwin trip
A traveling party described as Wola tourists regunity Jettie and Northern Australia members plans a two return journey tour from Queensland to New South Wales and Darwin. Arrangements are by Shell Company and Planwon Motors with provisions for travel and accommodations to cover various coastal and inland stops.
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Australia
Darwin
Gueensland
New South Wales
Banisoy
Planwon Motors
Godanial
Louthete
Voning
Tha Noute
Atrousine Spirit
Itis Rouse
Western Australia Wheat Growers Rival Fails to Flourish
An extensive account of farming practices and wheat yields in Western Australia discusses Mr Roberts and others, highlighting wheat per acre, fallow strategies, and capital costs. The piece notes failures attributed to mismanagement, agent extensions, and debt, while emphasizing the uncertain economics of wheat farming in the region.
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Rohevie
Brayalloni
Es Haywast
Capital
Roberty
Roberts
Fire Tragedy Inquest Opens For Miller Victims
Sydney Friday report on inquest into the Vaure Hall Howse fire that killed Mary Miller and her daughter Rosabelle Miller Es. Coroner voiced doubts, noting grave suspicion but saw no definite charge against any person and considered possible accidental cause.
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Sydney
Todey
Mary Miller
Rosabelle Miller
Newfoundland to Amsterdam Flight Report
A garbled OCR message describes an Atlantic flight from Newfoundland to Amsterdam aboard Tinibed Seaview. It mentions names like Saul, Grice, Kingsford Smilp, and Oapl with pressures of readiness and a September timeline, but details are unclear and many phrases are nonsensical.
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Tinibed Seaview
SAN_ERANGIEGO
Saul Teachy
New York
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