Big City Fire at Flinders Lane Simmers for Brigade
A large blaze engulfed four buildings on Flinders Lane including Alsgek and Con billiard saloons Murray Glen wine merchants Suitgoods and Hartley's bulls Sporting. Firefighters fought for two hours in thick smoke from nightly packed goods. Damage ran into tens of thousands of pounds as fire and water affected shops and stock.
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Aite Blake Cattomlin
Flinders” Lane
Oy Alsgek
Murray Glen Wine
Suitgoods
Hartley
Bulls Sporting
Evods
Pounds
Explosion damages Ivanhoe Police Station in Melbourne
A bomb blast rocked the Ivanhoe Police Station in Melbourne on Friday evening. Authorities say the attack dampened fences and air around the premises and mark the second bombing of the station. Police suspect crankish individuals or mischievous youths without clear motive. no one was arrested or hurt.
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Melbourne
Ivanhoe
Piolice
Railway unions urge resistance to log of claims
Brisbane report states a regulation strike may follow after the log of claims served on the ARU by Railway Commissioners of New South Wales Victoria South Australia and Tasmania. The ARU conference carried a motion to resist the claims through strict observance of departmental regulations and called on other unions to join in maximum resistance and to form job and shop committees to prepare workers to take over industry control.
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Brisbane
ARU
New Sons ‘Wales
Victoria
South Autrlia
Tasmania
AZRU
Railway Smash Near Rack Island Bridge Kills Sixteen
United Service reports sixteen dead after a Rail Island bridge collapse. Eight cars derailed and many injured as trains plunged into a gaping gap amid a cloudburst. Officials warn of broader damage along the line.
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United Serviee
Denver
Ani Fear Stritton
Cloudhurst
Petrol tax bill in Adelaide aims for 4d per gallon
Friday reports indicate the Gi plans a 4d per gallon petrol impost plus an annual registration fee and driver's licence. Premier Hon RB Butler declined to reveal exact tax figures while investigations continue. if feasible, the levy could be set below 4d per gallon.
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Adelaide
RB. L. Butler
Scalded to death in Melbourne kitchen tragedy
Melbourne report details a fatal scalding in a Severn Gle Yarraville home as two year old Edna Carlton suffered severe burns after overturning a boiling pot of soup. The incident prompted police and hospital attention, with ongoing inquiries into the circumstances.
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Melbourne
Oime
Edna Carlton
Severngee Yarraville
Ella
Aftonville to Meet Roos in Open Round Three Hockey
Today marks the third round start of the Association programme with Aftonville facing Roos at the Associ grounds. Meanwhile Crystal Brook meets Brave at the High School grounds with Miss Barjou officiating and Jean Park on a bye. Roos and Crysta Brook lineups listed, last weekend Anguille were defeated 2 to 4 by Wirrabata in a hard hitting match noted for long passing and strong defense.
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W. B
Hoas
Ty Crystal Brawl
Aftonville
Joan Park
Roos
Associ
Mn CG
Wosken
Brave
Crystal Brook
Misa J
Barjou Gs
Jean Park
E. Green
M. Wilton
S. Golins
Ni Roper
M. Rows
D. Prosh
K. Murphy
Emns
D. Rieschick
D. Wilkins
J. Fiddamnan
W. Quandt
Pope
Br Gale
3. Groves
M. Wells
G. Roper
M. “Milnes
F. Clmpson
Anagiue
Wirrabata
South Contingent Air Wing Plans Meet in Amsterdam
In London a British report notes two squadrons of aeroplanes to meet in Amsterdam where officials arranged a reception. The dispatch mentions preparations and upcoming movements across Berlin, Paris, and a broader aviation development scene.
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United Service
London
Auanile
Pssnrec
Gross. Chew
Viatt
Berlin
Alvil Aviation
Paris
Twelve engined plane update from Berlin report
Me Mtatlan Undersecretary for Air General Balbo announced an air flight of a twelve-engined Dornier aircraft nearing completion. The Italian government reportedly ordered two similar machines, signaling expansion of aviation capabilities.
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United Service
Berlin
Mtatlan
General Balbo
Te Ttalian
Search at Broken Hill Ends Plane Hunt
Police reporters said the search for an aeroplane sighted beyond Stephens Creek on Sunday ended yesterday. Officers checked Stephens Creek and adjacent counties without locating any trace of the aircraft. All planes in the area were said to have left Magnol Aerodrome except one belonging to Andres Gumsinghsmn. Inquiries continue into the plane's landing site and purposes.
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Broken Hall
Sean Land
Stephens
Stephens Croek
Cinie-Aeroplane
Iniay
oWoti
Andres
French espionage raid uncovers Communist plans
French police raided Communist Party offices and youths associations arresting several members. Investigators found documents on naval and military armaments and alleged plans tied to anti military demonstrations on the anniversary of a past war.
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Orean
Imunist Paply
Wead
Aneusis
Porters WA Russia and Ching Ready For Severe War
Porters WA reports rising tensions as China accused and the Soviet official absence is noted in Nanking. A White Russian faction led by General Simonov orders mobilization amid warnings of renewed conflict. Departure of the Chinese ambassador and embassy staff from Moscow under guard signals escalating danger.
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Atic
Nanking
Walle
Gener Alaman Simonov
Riga
Moscow
Gheka “Polise “mndsRed
Englishman on trial for murder in a case at threat
A London Englishman, Sydney Hae, 84, stands charged with murder after allegedly enticing a young woman to a room under false pretenses of giving her chocolates and then strangling her. Police faced crowd pressure as women sought to lynch him, with authorities delaying protective action amid the tense scene.
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Sydney Hae
Harlé
Suriekins
Melbourne claim seeks damages in spiritualist dispute
A Melbourne case seeks five thousand pounds in damages after a dispute involving Vivian Denoda of Athol and a spiritualist group known as Truth and Sportsman Limited. The court statement published in the Prahran Herald claims the plaintiff was false and a fraud, while the defendant admitted public involvement but alleged waste and public interest commentary.
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Melbourne
Vivian Denoda
Athol. Atoed
Prahran
Oglebar
Sudden impulse case court martial and unclear charges
A fragmented report from Wadd Seegtey EGRBON on a Thursday court martial involving a youthful salesman and statements about taxpayers. The piece references an impulse event and a 29,450 figure, with unclear conclusions about responsibility and sympathy.
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Wadd Seegtey Egrbon
Ales Penting Wulky
William Baldwi
Eldwin
Street Collision Writ Filed Over Severe Injuries
A writ was issued today by William Tlelarda a builder's laborer from Mornington to Norman Brocran of Domaine his house in Beans ton. The case concerns a street collision causing injuries to a farmer and a buggy operator with significant financial stakes noted as 7000 pounds.
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Iorae
Willian Tlelarda
Norman Brocran- of-Bomain
Mornington
Beanston
Returning Home Mr R Bavin Expects Expedition
United Service New York report mentions Mr T Ry Balo of New South were in New York last night. Bavin plans to travel with no delays on the return journey and hopes to reach Sydney soon. A noted quote suggests anticipation of weather and events ahead.
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United Service
New. York
T. Ry Baio
Prapiler
New South
New York
Volun
Sydney
Ns Soon -Np
Jadobtadts
Sompbrne
Haven
Solomontown and St Mark’s Match Day Lineups Revealed
Football fixtures list Solomontown with key absentees Laurie White Christie Yeiloh and other changes. St Mark’s squad includes many players from the A and B grades with O’Callaghan set to return and Reynolds McGusmack from F grade among selections.
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Free “Football “Association
Wwill de Solomontown
St. Mark
Solomontown
Olf. Bidl
Laurie
White
Christie
Yeiloh
St. Smith
O'Callaghan
Reynolds
MeGusmack
Newhey
L. Belcher
Ylee
Pritchard
Toe
A. Pawcett
Wy. Munro
B. Winn
Jd Walers
I James
A. Willis
B. Willis
A. Brénier
DiGallagnan
P. ‘Long
J- Reynaliis
Melbourne youth killed in car collision amid claim
A 62 year old Melbourne man Hibbert Moore was struck by two motor cars and killed. Norman Branall Balfe of Sydney, a hardware merchant, faces action claiming 11 303. Balfe denies liability. Witnesses report the driver involved in the incident. The case proceeds with the motive and damages under review.
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Melbourne
Victorian Ian Coursing The Waterloo Cup
A fragmented report on Victorian Ian coursing at The Waterloo Cup describes Waterton Cup and Waterloo Plate results with odd phrases. The brief mentions betting odds, pins down a "Death lantern" and a fatal or deadly note, then notes a 62 second Waterloo Plate finish involving Killedrough.
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Ian Coursing
Melbourne
Unfaithful Wife Case Ends With Husband Award
Edmund Oben of Merton Street was awarded 200 pounds after a divorce case involving Doris Lack and Joseph John Gasay. The judge noted impropriety between Mrs Jack and Gasay, and ordered Gasay to pay all costs while Doris Lack claimed 200 pounds from the co-respondent.
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Melbourne
Oben
Edmund Back
Merton Atreet
Alboth
Park
Sugiucer
Joseph John
Gasay
Casey
Ask Tad
Stolen Cashbox Found in Melbourne
A cashbox with £211 in cheques and £8 in postal notes stolen from the Melbourne General Cemetery Trust was recovered today in Carlton. A young man had assaulted William Nathaniel Pratt, the trust secretary, and later discarded the benes while abandoning the banknotes and silver totalling £78.
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Melbourne
William Nathaniel Pratt
Detective Cited in Turbulent Market Report
A Friday dispatch from Adalawe notes police involvement and a detective cited amid chaotic market listings. The report lists poultry, cheese, hams, and meals with varied prices, alongside references to a Supreme Court matter and a solicitor, suggesting a broad local notice window.
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Adalawe
Sandford
Tolowson
Onal Valle
Meyer
Ararat
Amanual Bento Detect
Brat Teremian O'Xede
Tamoues Tor
Baca
Dueke
Passing of 48 Hours Forecast by Chamber Official
In an Innisfail Chamber of Commerce address, President R. M. Moore forecast Queensland may shift to a 44 hour working week, with potential wage reductions. He suggested the 48 hour week would be shortened across Australia, possibly affecting wages.
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Brisbane
Briday
Innisfail
Guarding Timber Mills in Sydney Policy Deportation
The Minister of Forests Mr Weaver told a deputation from the Country Sawmillers Association that 400 policemen are engaged in maintaining law and order around timber yards and protecting timber lorries in the timber districts.
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Sydney
Mr. Weaver
Association Today
Jewellery theft charged against former employee
Prahran Court heard a case involving the theft of jewellery valued at £967 from Harold Sleigh. Lionel Calcutt, once employed as chauffeur and gardener, appeared as the accused and is linked to the Iadies' Bete volent Society through cash contributions and parcels. The case details include multiple names and scattered fragments from the society and associates, with unclear early notices of dismissal and parcel records.
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Melbourne
Harold Steigh
Ema Ask
South
Yarse _ imond
Lionel
Calcutt
Broais
Seeasaaty
Prahran
Steigh
Green
Renton Aleta
Ron Aaslay
Mra Ae ‘Fongan
Yatal a Escapee Sentenced to Three Years Hard Labor
Frank Louder aged 28 a laborer from Adelaide appeared before Justice Napier in the Cristal Court on a charge of saving at Adelaide on June 1 1928 while legally imprisoned at Yatala Labor Prison he feloniously escaped from hospital Lowder pleaded not guilty jurors found him guilty and he was sentenced to three years imprisonment
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Adelaide
Frank Lounder
Justice Napier
Cristal Court
Beng
Yatale Labor Prison
Adelaide “Hospital
Lowder
Fruit and Vegetables Prices in Today's Wholesale Markets
Federal wholesale markets list fruit and vegetable prices. Apples range from 14 to 46 shillings per case, oranges 44 shillings to 127 shillings, pears 10 to 4 shillings per case, French beans sixpence per pound, cabbages priced per dozen, and cauliflower priced per dozen. Prices vary by size and quality across large and small lots.
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Feder
Metal Markets Update From London Copper and Lead Offers
Market notes from London show copper and lead quotations listed in sterling and pence terms. Shippable freight and forward prices for various ingots and standard bars are recorded, with spot and forward quotes and occasional monthly shipments noted.
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Adbuaide
Sedousrallac
Ee S
Melag Aasocntion
London
Mataxchange
Rmtantay
Follon
Ouhoe
Eenetl
Tise
Detective Evidence Links Suspect to Leigh Case
Detective said fingerprints found in Mrs. Leighs room matched those of Calcutt. Accused pleaded not guilty and was committed for trial. Ball was fined 300 pounds.
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Madin
Northern Arsh Association Teams for Jamestown Match
The Northern Arsh Association lists Gladstone Laura and Crystal Brook as contestants for Jamestown. Team rosters include Gladstone with J M Read and many players, Jamestown led by Pascoe as captain with White and Boveaut among others, and Crystal Brook reserves including J O Laughlin and Baldwin.
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Gladstine
Laura
Grystal Brook
Jamestown
Gladstone
J. M. Read
Eapl
Ay ‘Drayers
L. “Atkins
Bergin
M. Brice
Farmer
H. Gale
Hors
K. Naya
K. O'Brien
D. Humphris
J. Spurling
Cuhalan
A. Masters
J. Duity
Tamestown
H_ Pascoe
H White
Yee
D. Boveaut
V. Brooks
W. Guryer
Jack Kevin
Marks
B May
F. O'Loughlin
Ryary
K Sowatake
Peevorraw
ML. Muresy
B. MtcQueen
Aise
J.shadshnessy
A. S Wake
Mopacehern
J O'Loughlin
B. McDonald
J. W
Oelste
A. Muilens
P. (Oughlin
Louvain University Library Reopens With 650000 Volumes
Brussels dispatch reports Louvain University library, leveled in war, has reopened with new books. Nations contributed volumes including Germany 300000, Britain 5000, France 35000. The collection reflects broad international support for recovery of the historic library.
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United Service
London
the Times
Brussels
Louvain University
Germany
Britain
France
Magpies Face Ramblers In Todays Soccer Match
Soccer note lists Magpies lineup Williams Downey King Rouse McQuokin Best Frazer Smith Ferguson Williams Reserves Peasock Selby and Ramblers Wadham Powler Wilsson Buley Martin Carter Scarfe Fowler Lazenby Brown with Reserves Cousine Oates to contest the game today
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Magpies
Wil
Ramblers
Todiy
Williams
Horses Race Card Report From Tattersalls Meeting
Todays races show a crowded card with the Tattersalls meeting highlighting the Pamphleteer versus Whipster in the Joly Handicap over two miles, plus the Pile Handicap over six furlongs. Notable runners include Sign 0 Armarda 71 and Lord Brixton entries vying for early placing amid tight odds and field-wide competition.
Caulfield Selects Melbourne Amateurs Entries
The Caulfield crowd, led by Matthew, outlines selections for the Leamington Hurdle and Kambrook Trial. Notable names include Shadow King, Caramelo, and Chaumont among the entries.
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Melbourne
Vistoria Amateurs Purr Club
Caulfield
Matthew
Leamington
Lillimar
Toper
del Asocio
Muorumdeena Handicai
Shadow King
Sodfrey Watson
Chaumont
Kambrook
Sopin
Malvina Welttr
Waicullus Or
Murthong
Not a Pleasure Trip for Mars Expedition Crew
United Service in London reports Captain Davis’s selection of 27 men for the forthcoming Mars Expedition. Applicants numbered in the hundreds, but only those under 20 years old and with proven experience were chosen. The crew must endure strict expectations and high sacrifice in the mission ahead.
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United Service
London
India Docks
Davis
Sears
Tavis
Daring Robbery at Pirie West Homes
A midnight burglary at Mr. W Wade and family home 24 Rodda Street Pirie West involved a thief entering through unlocked doors and ransacking clothing, taking pay envelopes, shillings, and silver while the family slept with a six year old child nearby. The intruder fled as Wade awoke and switched off the meter. police are circulating details of the two houses hit on Thursday night.
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Homses
W. Wades
Rodda ‘Street
Port
Pirie West
Thureday
Waite
Wegor
Wade
Thurstiny Nient
Aucing
Howe
Plea fails in case over climbing Memorial Oval fence
Joseph Janstepn pleaded not guilty to unlawfully climbing the fence at Memorial Oval yesterday. Inspector Leonard outlined the by law violation as the court heard how the defendant stood on the fence with hands on top and allegedly vaulted over. After testimony the defendant was found guilty and sentenced to nine days with three days imprisonment in default.
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Joseph Janstepn
Leonard
Tomas
Manson
Ig Bieyete
Wilross
Te’ Corporation
Unissfenge
Vaily
Fdine Aimulor
Bullet in Head Clerk Found Dying in Adelaide
Thomas Cutles H. Hayward aged 30 a clerk was found dying at Fallartost Estate Adelaide with a bullet wound to the temple and a two pen rifle in his hands He died shortly after the discovery authorities investigated the case as a suicide or foul play unraveling the circumstances of the death at the home.
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Adelaide
Thomas Cutles H. Hayward
Fallartost Estate
Hayward
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