Mungana Mines Case Opens in Queensland Supreme Court
The Queensland Supreme Court hears the long running case over lease arrangements linked to the Mungana Mines. Key figures include McCormack Theodore Reid and government officials as the jury examines alleged conspiracy and damages claims arising from the Lady Jane and Griffla mines and related loans and purchases. The court warns proceedings focus strictly on the evidence presented.
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Awilouf
Mungana Mines, Ltd
Queensland
Math Thorsley
Si Andong Poole
Vive Vag
Mansfield
Prederick Reid
Wilshire
Manstieli
Reid
Fej
McGormanic
Theotore
Heid
Theodore
McLormack
Isekiel Reid
McCormack
William McCormack
MaCarmeskind
Gormer
Leaislolive Assem
Jatter
Lady Jane
Reid Appled
Theudorg
Ganeed Dr
Reis
Jang
Naif
Girofla
Baid
McCormak
Miraculous Escape as Acting Governor Is Targeted
Sir Ernest Hotson, acting governor of Bombay, survived a shooting at Ferguson College Poona while inspecting. A student fired twice at close range, the blasts missing his head as a metal object blocked a shot. Captured youth, found with ammunition, was taken into custody and questioned.
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United Service
Calcutta
Wennesday
Ernest Hotson
Bombay
Ferguson College
Poona
Benest
Freq
Seine
Brest Aia
Ave
Pensions Cut In Small Increases To Date
Adelaide reports Pension reductions effective this week with major cuts to old age and invalid pensions. The changes affect weekly payments by amounts up to 2/6 for full pensions and 3/60 for others, prompting concern among pensioners about additional income sources and the broader revision of wartime allowances.
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Adelaide
Wellnesday
Alo Golieatn
Heavy gold payments from Bank of England reported
The Bank of England continues in gold shipments, with withdrawals noted during the week. Reports indicate nearly 214,000,100 in unredeemed or moved bullion and related transfers, reflecting ongoing liquidity movements and international service payments.
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Loxdor
Bank of Enetite
Jose
Puanoe
Revellers Ball Impresses With Elaborate Decorations
Bright decorations and high attendance marked the Revellers Ball at the parish hall last night. Over 850 people enjoyed a dinner, praised the artistic handiwork of designers G Knapp and G Methroger, and applauded the striking green gold and orange streamers and ornate lanterns. The music by Sayen Pirieans kept the floor busy into the early hours.
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Faor
Record of extreme alcohol and tobacco use cited in court case
A court case notes a man admitted recently that over the last quarter century he has consumed about 15 000 quarts of spirit. Historic contrasts mention 19th century heavy drinkers and a famous man who reportedly drank five bottles of wine daily. Asetries is alleged to smoke 100 cigarettes a day as another record example.
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Tares Wittts
York
Asetries
Zagu
Albisis
Skating Carnival At Olympia Rink Tonight
Olympia Rink hosts a skating carnival with colorful costumes and prize judging. Proceeds support the Ladies Benevolent Society and District Trained Nursing Society. events include promenade skating, fancy dress, most original character, and humorous character sketches. Admission one shilling, extra sixpence for skate rental. Port Piste Brass Band performs.
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Olympia Rink
Queen of Sport
Gwen Bell
Fred Grey
Olympia
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
District Trained
Abe
F Brown
Port Piste Favine Brass Band
Citizens' League Attack on Government Meeting Broadcast
Adelaide leaders wrestle with government ban on an anti-government meeting at Town Hall. The Emergency Committee chair blamed federal interference for curbing free speech as calls for Parliament reforms and British freedoms echo through the debate.
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Adelaide
Citizens' League
Fader
Nedd
Groytel Pajoe
Out for Year Trainer and Jockey
V.R.G. stewards in Melbourne complete inquiry into tuning of Nulebor who ran second in the Trial Winkle at Ipsom tapes yesterday misqualifies W. Bissins trainer and B. Zeally elder for 13 returns dishonorable action improp encon. Siegins has given sheen of appent.
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Melbourne
Nulebor
Ipsom
V.R.G. Stewards
Verdict Returns Guilty Charge in Albury Case
A four juror verdict found Thompson guilty in a case where William Thompson allegedly demanded £506 from Alexander Constantine, the former giltte inspector, at Albury. Constantine testified Thompson threatened harm to intimate relations if payment was not made. Thompson fainted upon hearing the verdict.
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Melbourne
William ‘Thompson
Orice
Alexander Constantine
Galjte
Albury
Thompson
Constantine
London Conference Progress and Finance Appointments
At the London seven power conference Dr Bruening questioned amid long cross examination. A finance committee was formed to report next plenary session with likely limited action. France demands political concessions before financial aid to Germany. Rumors of a cabinet rift over Franco German policy. Hoover to Stimson new orders. Germany warns France against further loss of sovereignty as nationalist leaders threaten response.
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United Service
London
Bruening
Aféo
Bank of England
Banks of
France
Federal Reserve Bank of the
United States
Germany
Arthur Henderson
Ramsay MacDonald
Philip Snowden
Daily Sketch
MacDonald
Henderson
Paris
Hoover
Stimson
Berlin
Baron von Hitler
Knife produced in Calcutta trial shocks court
In Calcutta today a prisoner brandished a knife during a gang robbery trial. Four inmates were badly wounded as three officers tried to seize the assailant. One victim lay injured as a fellow prisoner collapsed. Police report the others are in serious condition.
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United Service
Calcutta
al & Tld
Bernard Shaw Arrives in Moscow Amid Soviet Welcome
United Service reports crowds gather at the station to greet British writer George Bernard Shaw. Red banners wave as Shaw, accompanied by Lord Lothian and Lady Astor, is to be briefed on Soviet life and socialist ideas. The mood centers on Shaw's views of communism and humanity’s salvation.
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United Service
Moscow
Taos
Fiensr
suilWey
George Bernard Shaw
Wthor
Stew
Lord Lothian
Lord Astorayner
the Observer's
Lady Astor
Education Department economy plan in Assembly debate
The Education Department proposed economies of 170000 pounds in the Lauci lion Department without serious disruption. Premier Hon. LL. H. stated the plan in the Assembly today, outlining the department’s commitment to financial tightening and improved efficiency.
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Laucilion
LL. H
Wedding Feast Details From A World War II Era Toast
Amid garbled scan of a wedding narrative, guests recall a wedding with distant references to four miles of Salinas, two orentstras, sauerkraut by the barrel, and four thousand violets for decoration in honor of the bride named Violet.
Tension Over Ana Leader Might Quit Australia
Questioned today about a possible move to America following the suspension of Australian Noliona Airways. Air Commodore Kingsford Smith said his future was unclear and he did not know what he would do, though he wished to stay in Australia and consider options.
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Melbourng
Weanasday
America
Noliona
Airways
Svevives
Kingsford Smit
Livelis Hood
Australia
Ameties
Murray Bruce Ranes Sports Wrap Headlines a Saturday Card
The article previews a Saturday race meeting featuring the Water Handicap and Steeplechase events with standout performers such as Star Venture, Queenex, and Winter Handicap entries. It highlights Horse names like Lady Waled of Arizona and Star Venture, with bets and odds swirling around Box Ten and Melbourne events.
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Monureh
Onlce
Oulran
Ang Io Baldera
Miphy
Ty Jy
Vicars Soily Vmk Higdon Pistal
Gamblay
Oost
uWay
Chelenfail
Aljtina
Elaes
Grealay
Lueknow
Simon's
Svill
Benan
Benoni
Eaphrasia
Lielhfoot
Pam
Marshal Hag
Tom Ward
Boyevar
Beal
Bonsidetine
Melandus
Melbourne
Truzon
Imust
Safu
Amalitana
Lady Waled
Azona
Shortest railway on Governors Island to be dismantled
The claimed line, described as the world’s shortest railway at one and three miles long between the docks and warehouses on Governors Island, New York, is to be dismantled. It is said to be the remains of an estimated system built for war use.
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Governors Island
New York
King Entangled in Bermuda Holiday Graft Allegations
Canadian scandal emerges as Parliamentary Commission probes St. Lawrence River graft case. It is alleged former Prime Minister MecZengie King in 1928 accepted 165 pounds for a Bermuda vacation, now opposition leader. Senator MacDougall recanted after cross examination. Beauharnois Company linked to alleged bribery. Arrests expected within days.
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United Service
Ottawa
Canada
St. Lawrence River
MecZengie King
Prime Minnister
Bermuda
Mn. King
House of Conmons
MacDougall
Beauharnois Company
King
Beaubarnois Company
Lang Appeal Slow in Loan Council Aid
Canberra Wednesday House of Representatives debate centered on Lang seeking loan council assistance. Scullin frustrated by delay and warned no meeting would be held August 1-19 to discuss rehabilitation details and profits. telegram indicated required assurances before aid would be granted.
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Canberra
Scullin
Sinema
Med
Lang
Fivea
Soullin
Mars in the cinema era sparks astral visions at Austral Theatre
The article notes Mars as imagined by Verne Wells and Burroughs, with writers and scientists exploring Martian life and atmosphere. It previews a stage and film program at Austral Theatre featuring a cast including Brendel and Garrick, with a 400-girl slide feature from Hollywood.
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Fauioub
Earth
Marsty
Wells
Mat Rice Burroughs
Wwe
Mars
Holton
Pian
Martitus
Vernant Wells
Burroughs
Austral Theatre
TJ Brendel
Mattreen O'Sulivan
Johm Garrick
Marjorie White
Jean “Albertson
Heanon
Tapmson
Hobart Bosworth
Joyzelle
Seymour Rel
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Supreme Cour
Frederickc Reid
Atorney
AD. Meail
B. Matthews
Teil
McGorniver
Wigottore
Goddard
sciVang
Titny
Mungana
Dane
India
Annes
Motermack
Motormack
Incorregt
Phin
Theother
Che
Ggonval
Philp
Turguier
Coverine
Cyere
Tory
Munaana
Funetfor
Butler’s Bridge
A.’ Johns
Alhambra
Queen of Industries
N. Forgan
Queen of Professionis
Jadk Alford
Er Rampaign
B.D. Hughes
J. L. Nave
Citizens’ League
Ulabor
EPSON
Uttle Progress
WADE
Prisoner
Mr. Bernard Shaw
Rnegia
Education Department
Ana
Sporting
Murray Bruce Ranes
Cn Aieess
Baturday
Lang Appeal
Felagram
Mr. Scullin
Aytvube OF Loan Council
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