Taxation Evasion Case Involving Abrahams Brothers Unfolds
The court heard requests to grant Commonwealth security over assets tied to alleged tax fraud. Sir Edward noted the unusual plan, projecting a £500,000 payment to avoid criminal prosecution. The case follows a raid on the Saal Arms Company and private residences in August 1927, detailing tax avoidance through manipulated company records and phantom shareholders.
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Edward Sitehell
Commonwealth
Abra Rass
Abehams
Omier
Oval
Saal Arms Company
Prival
Bumiy
Metitisun
Mia Mia Pastoralnvestment Company
W Mays Investmnt Company
Stall Arms Company
Alfred Abrahams
Edward Muteyett
Abrahams
Melbourne
Sydney
Western
Au Tralia
Three Abrahams
Tarditer
Oarkan Tragedy: Ivy Lewis Murder Reported in Australia
Adelaide dispatch reports Ivy Lewis, a 12 year old girl, murdered in Barkan Western Australia. Her father, Albert Edward Lewis, a former South Australian contractor, previously based at Port Pine and Wratern, has many SA relatives. The piece recalls a past child death in a similar accidental garden incident involving his brother.
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Adelaide
Albert Edward Lewis
Ivy Lewis
Barkan
Western Australia
Yeaterday
Port Pine
Wratern
Australia
South Australia
Ity
Hie
A. Plak
Ami Yan
Tennis match at Risdon Park grounds tomorrow
Salomontown and Risdon Park Methodist clubs meet at Risdon Park grounds tomorrow for a tennis match. Salomontown roster includes W. White R B McNicol E White J Marsh B Briggs D Line with Harley Saynor Simers Stamwix Briges Lager Sit Po Briergenny W. Tom among listed players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salomontown
Risdon Park Methodist Clube
Messrs. W. White
RB. McNicol
E. White
J. Marsh
B. Briggs
D. Iine
Mesilames Harley. Saynor
Smimers Stamwix
Briges
Lager
Sit
Po Briergenny
W. Tom
Chinese Pirates Drive Vessel Anew Ashore
United Service reports the Japanese freighter Kinkomitn ran aground near Hong Kong after Chinese pirates seized the ship and drove it onto rocks. All officers and crew escaped to Formosa aboard another Japanese vessel, while British naval authorities investigate the incident as piracy and a possible clash at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
Hong Konk
Kinkomitn
Pormosa
Junka
Fifty Years Hence Forecast by Economist Archibald Crawford
The economist Sir Archibald Crawford predicts Britain will shift to peaceful industry within 30 years with workers receiving shared equity in firms. He envisions a reorganization of labor leading to a calmer economy and a new sense of workers' dignity, reducing conflict.
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eTrae Unins
Uranisalinna
Britain
Archibald Crawford
Victorian Railways Crisis Over Shorter Week Plan
Melbourne government dispute over a shorter working week for railway employees triggers potential dismissals as the government announces pressure and alternatives. The minister criticized the plan, warning of job losses if implemented, in a tense public exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Mponsie
Cor Wullwase
Dunnenilife
Ani
Beach Improvement Committee Sparks Controversy at Meeting
A Sonontown Beach Improvement Committee session last night sparked debate over a proposed plan. The chairman faced questions on dancing facilities and a new building raised on piles, with one member pressing for clearer cost estimates while others opposed changes.
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Sonontown
Roebucd
Ty Fr. Fineburk
Hula
Palais
Galtig
Lin
Meyer Tah
Halon
Mtr
Rae Buck
Startling Allegations From Northern Miners Federation President
The Northern Miners Federation president alleges in Solmontown Beach that the industry sold rubbish and that some men grew rich while others were kept in the dark. He urges government appointment of a committee to probe mining rebates, commissions, secret service money, and related schemes dating back to 120.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Northern Miners Federation
Ronformer
Ehecues
Inverell Tragedy Unhappy Wife Not Guilty in Murder Trial
In Inverell a jury found Mrs Ellen Hoey not guilty of murdering her husband Norman Cliffard Hoey, a shearing contractor. Evidence described years of unhappy domestic abuse. the trial followed a committal at Tamworth and included testimony about prior assaults and taunts. The Hoeys had been living together with mounting tension. the verdict halted further proceedings and the accused was discharged.
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Tamworth
Ellen Hoey
Inday
Wareil
Salomontown
Norman Cliffard
Hoes
James
Kaaulta
Bosch Aeruval
Outua
Dey
Apeakare
Inverall
Fenton
Moey
Nellie Tsey
Muri
Wien
Atte
Navigation trap case ends with fine for excess speed
Sydney's Central Court fined master Willams Wyle six pounds for navigating the steamer Cilimaroa on February 3 at eight knots through a portion of Sydney Harbour. Prosecutor Mr Alvarez argued the charge reflected a failure to observe harbor speed limits and safety regulations, with the court noting the incident as a breach of navigational conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Willams Wyle
Sydney Marbig
Alvarez
Martine Asaoter
Unclear Notice About Australian Missioner Instructions
Fragmentary OCR note mentions an Australian missioner and education next steps. It references examinations, publications, and concerns about inaccuracies or misleading statements. The readable fragments imply a procedural instruction or warning without clear dates or named entities.
Leyland Motors Posts Unprecedented Profit Record
Leyland Motors United Services London reports a record profit of £95,007 after extensive tours in Australia led by Mr Henry Spurrier. The company highlights strong overseas orders and improved margins while noting robust demand and expansion plans.
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United
London
Leyland Motors
Quecor
Henry Spurrier
Australia
Wyrrseay Anders Foe
Ned Pear
Eskimos Converse at New Fork Event on Microphone Night
In a remote Eskimo gathering near Anatiok Bay Labrador, Teddy Kinogiuk spoke to his party as Commander Donald Mockitant led a Field Museum Expedition. The event, broadcast from Eskine, covered audio storytelling and historical reminiscences for United Service viewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
New Yn
Eskine
Apike
Teddy Kinogiuk
New Fork Wom
Pati Ont Anatiok Bay
Labrador
Coromander Dinald Mockitant
Isevinterie
Miss Maude Royden to Tour New Zealand and Commonwealth
Miss Maude Royden plans a tour of New Zealand and the Commonwealth beginning May 7 and ending July 1 with her departure from Fremantle. Her advance representative Miss M Chave Collison notes Royden’s stance on personal conduct and her emphasis on equal opportunities for women in all fields despite her own tobacco use.
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New Zealand
Commonwealth
Maude Royden
M. Chave Collison
BLA
Perth
America
Miss Royden
Royden
Miss Royen
Miss Collsom
Ravel
Jed
London
Fremantle
Fragmented prose on investigative quotes and historical methods
A scattered, difficult to parse excerpt discusses repeated copying of investigator statements, shifts in wording across versions, and references to early 20th century police sources. It laments dubious authenticity, mentions a Nature letter, and notes varying attributions and procedures without a clear narrative or decisive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shane
Solice
Dart
Delol
Bray
Eminent Physician's Opinion on Vitality and Nutrition
An article discusses a London based Department of Applied-Physiology and the Mount Vernon institute, praising invigorating nutrition and vitamins to boost vitality. It cites Sir Jimptites Holleston and notes funding for a laboratory in Great Britain, with details on researchers, Greenland finds, and about eight fossilized samples.
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Luon and Hill
Applied — Phrysiology
Usational Institute of Medical Research
Mount Vernon Stampstead
England
Srive
London
Iagialesical Laboratory
Great Britain
Jimptites Holleston
London Hospital
Whitechapel
Aly
Byrnjard
Turna
Garrerks
Ute Tobacco
Wilson Peace Prize reported in British misprint
A garbled editorial note details the Wilson Peace Prize awarded annually with £5,000 by foundation trustees. The text references Gal Chasis Lindbersh and mentions Viscount Geeyl and Mr. Elingtine in a damaged account of the prize presentation and its significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Wesnesday
Woulran Wilson Pewe
Foundation
Thompson Island Mystery and Emerald Controversy
February 29 debate in the House of Commons about Thompson Island, its discovery by Captain Yar ria in 1825, and later naming disputes with Emerald. The discussion cites Captain Norris and Captain Fuller, notes possible location in the Southern Ocean near 60 long from New Zealand and Macquarie Island, and mentions charts and naming changes over time.
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Goynmone
Vigsount Sandon
Sir Austen Chamberlain
Norris
Puller
Finn
Auulralty
Hoss Sea
Ney Zealaml
Jani Whartig
Macquarie
Lord
Easton Sli
Ural
Thompson Island
Aome
Sirus
Ten Chamberlain
Thamp
Law
Bowls Visit To Clare Saturday Tour Rinks
Teams selected include Matthews Simpana Mughey Jack Ingakip Dead L Grant Prosser Lewie G Turker Fermacon Shepley M Grant Asborne Rowley Young Guan and others listed for a Saturday bowls tour to Clare with matches in afternoon and evening. The organizing cars and lineups are noted by officials including Prosser Dieas Gran Hughes Tucker Lewi Matthews Permuson Shepley Grant Rowley Osborne Jenkins Guan Maddern Young.
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Howter
Avsueialedt
Chace
Matthews Simpana
Mughey
Jack
Ingakip
L. Grant
Prosser
Lewie
G. Turker
Fermacon
Shepley
M Grant
I Asborne
Rowley
More Cultured Visitor’s Impressions of New Zealand
Perth observer Mr M Gibbon and family after visiting New Zealand say New Zealanders appear more cultured than Australians. He notes Christ Church and other cities were founded by Oxford Cambridge educated settlers, shaping local life. He adds Christchurch shops show finer taste and that Kiwis are more reserved in Australia.
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Ey M’gibbon
Perth
New Zealand
Christchurel
Australia
Western Australia
M'Gibbon
Sydney
Zealand
Sian
Auckland
Wellimeter
JMC
Napier
Wanganui
Plymouth
Hamilton
Christchurch
Donedit
Oamaru
Try
STATE ELECTORATES AND CIVIC PRIDE IN NEW ZEALAND
A reporter notes New Zealand towns show strong civic pride with parks funded by local populations, a statue gift to Oamaru, rose growing by visitors from Australia, and a two main street plan. It contrasts electoral district sizes, city populations, and rivalries among Dominion towns.
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Dominion
Ostervasion
Mgthbon
Oamaru
Qumaru J
Perth
Thhey
Laborer Killed by Fall of Earth in Mine Cave
Sydney worker Tomas Corbett aged 65 was killed when earth collapsed from a root near Kangaran Point Marlatt while Laborer Tomas Corbett was near the cave Whetr Une. The accident occurred an hour before bi a Paeny ured.
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Sydney
Thursdy
Tomas Corbett
Absry
Komupal
Kangaran Point
Marlatt
Bia
Death of Sir Henry Whitehead Prominent Textile Leader
The London obituary notes the death of Sir Henry Whitehead at 68. He owned mills in Britain and was a leading figure in the textile industry. He chaired the Chamber of Commerce for four years and served on wool committees and the Worsted Spinners Association. A widow and one daughter survive.
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London
Henry Whitehead
Britain
Clumber
Request for Devils and a Will in Madrid Court
A convoluted will labeled for devils as beneficiaries in Madrid courts creates a legal puzzle over the bequest. The testator Denlosen expresses hostile sentiment toward humans and animals, proposing a home for the aged, while a court debate centers on the odd benevolent clause and its impact on his property.
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Deulosen
Madrid
Denlosen
Four Marines Killed in Allied Ambush Train Attack
Four Allied Marines were killed and several wounded on Sunday after Sandia rebels ambushed a train between Yala and Condvan. The attack targeted the passenger train, causing casualties among Marines deployed in the area. Further details on the incident and casualties were not immediately available.
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United Service
Scanacla
Weemadlay
Sidies
Sandia Revels
Yala Aml Condvan
Big sandalwood contract links WA with Chinese merchants
A Perth signed deal worth about £1,000,000 arranged by Mr. Lou Ping secures a three year sandalwood supply for Chinese ports. The move follows a Chinese merchants association pooling orders to cut white-trader commissions. Export trends show rising demand and potential trade value reaching roughly £1.5 million in three years amid market unrest and post revolution shifts.
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Perth
Lou Ping
Commonwealth
China
Sgn
Hull
Adelaide Market Prices Report
Adelaide Thursday wholesale dairy and poultry quotes from A W Sandford and Go list buties and creamers fresh butter inbal 4/98 best separators and datties 17 percent to 476 lb bat e fresh hen and lies quots for ducks oxen chorre new and semi matured snakes fare 40 stacon focal sides 0/2R 4/9 fee country prime roosters hens 5/9 to 87 mense 6/1 dicks 10 5/9 wickeys 4/8 19 1/9 thy hive weight patalley 7/ to rate onions 15/ rate.
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Adelaide
A.W. Sandford and
Stacon
Metal Market Report from Adelaide on London Exchange quotes
Advices to the Australian Lines and Metals Association indicate London Metal Exchange quotations for February 29 with declines in most metals. Lead, tin, silver, and other standard prices show falls. forwards and forward spreads noted, with shipments expected next month and unchanged electrolytic ingot and wire prices.
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Adelaide
Thursand
Australian Lines and Metals Association
London Metal Exchange
Eniddle
Prevention of Crime Conference in Melbourne
Adelaide reports a conference of police officials from all states to meet in Melbourne on March 6 to discuss crime prevention, interstate material control, juvenile crime, detective collaboration, and reducing sources of irritation. The agenda includes uniform policy and the exchange of detective apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Melbourne
Mic Mle
Echhange
Erring Youth Steals From Adelaide Steamship Office Safe
A 14 year old boy, Keary James Brows, on remand at Port Pirie Police Court, admitted taking cash from a safe at the Adelaide Steamship Co office. Police traced £3 18/ from the cash box. he claimed temptation and said he took a few shillings. The court sentenced him to three months in detention with hard labor.
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Keary James
Pita Tottes
Phin
Dinoflee Ot
Camatuw Co
Penru- Ge Sharyea
Ae Belors
Sunt
Nicholle
Adelaide Steamabip Co
Wit- Wone
Porgan
Fle
Joli Henry Brown
He Steamship Co
WI Asx
Polien
Oul
Witnese
Hove
Wittiets
Heald
Sparnow
Willistown Industrial School
Nouth-Eaat
Hort Pirie
Adelaide Steamstiy
Mme
Mueeuuiben
Axon
Draver
Hilloge
Sparrow
Robbery Frustrated by Plucky Booking Clerk
Melbourne court hears two men 37 and 31 accused of assaulting a clerk at Balaktara railway station. Perrott received a sentence of 48 days, while an attempted robbery was thwarted by the clerk’s prompt resistance. One suspect was captured and the other arrested.
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Melbourne
Thomas Wilson Parrat
Patrick John Kane
Criminal Court
Balaktara Raiway
Imleni Ja
Perrott
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Rruomet
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Prests’ Limited
Solomontown Beach
Progressive Committee
Inverell
Hoey
Uate
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Hoopin
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Co. Meyer
Euil Competitio
Hey
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Losors
Granville Ryneigh
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MY Lady Nicotine
Greenland
Physiciarne
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Seorestry Sound
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Eskinior
Hanrris
Cambridge
Iktants
Hosenkranta
Sohmila
Moc
Ona Nelde
Rey
Cme
A. Papresenta Ave
A. G. Millet
Suppove & Atheron
Ban- Goverment
Wile
MuMeanener
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Clare
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Merry Whitehead
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and Poultry
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Caah
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