Gladstone Arrest Made in Store Fire Case
Gladstone police, including Sergeant McMahon and detectives Ferguson and Harrie, arrested Frank Jolly, a 28 year old railway laborer, on a charge of maliciously setting fire to the general store of Mr and Winter. The blaze destroyed the store in the early hours of Monday. Estimated damage reaches £45,000 and an inquest is scheduled tomorrow at Gladstone with Winter and Jolly in custody. Jolly allegedly confessed to setting fires at Mr Winter’s premises and other local fires, including at Jamestown and the Anglican Church, in December. Fire at Booroolie caused rural feed losses.
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Gladstone
McMahon
Ferguson
Harrie
Miller
Frank Jolly
Mr. & Winter
Ant Winter
Hudwyn
Jolly
Lie Leclvey McMahon
Ferguson Toy
Rum-Runners Seized Off Pacific by United Service
The steamer Piddrat Ship, the Pacific’s largest rum-runner, was seized about 300 miles off the Golden Gate after resisting the revenue cutter Cahokia. The vessel, said to carry £800,000 in cargo, left Vancouver ten days ago and aimed for Los Angeles. Prohibition advocates deem the high seas seizure legal under the new treaty as authorities extend power to curb illicit trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
San Francisco
Pacific
Golden Gulo
Woon
Los Angeles
High Seas
United States
Railway Collision Injures Workmen in Adelaide
A workmen’s train between Murray Bridge and Tailem Bend collided with a stationary freight train in Monteith Street trampling seven passengers. No serious injuries were reported and the rolling stock damage was minor. A departmental inquiry will be held on the scene to determine the cause.
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Adelaide
Railways Department
Murray Bridge
Tailem Bend
Monteith Street
Callway
Thy Tech
Indian budget sparks debate in Calcutta and Delhi
In Calcutta and Delhi the new budget prompts criticism and cautious approval. Critics flag higher duties on cars tyres and spare parts while provincial grants are trimmed. Assembly members demand guarantees for civil aviation funding and full facilities for trains before subsidy.
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Gallatta
Calcutta
Delhi
Wilo Labs
Bnish
NSW Upper House Fumbles on Endowment Bill Amid Governor’s Refusal
Sydney Wednesday reports a cabinet muting with all members present as Governor Sir Dudley de Chair refused to increase the Legislative Council size during the current Parliament. Premier’s comments note planned talks with the Governor next Monday to resolve the appointment stance with respect to the Family Endowment Bill.
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Sydney
Dudley de Guwiry
Livia
Legislative Council
Fragmented Listing of Pipe Lengths and Pieces
Fragmentary item lists several pipe lengths including 10 12 14 and 26 inches with small unit prices. Mentions 1/6 each and 4/3 each and a 28 inch piece priced at 12 each. Missing context makes exact items and quantities unclear.
Gold Discovery Near Perth Reported in Arling Ranges
A gold discovery near Perth between Parkerville and Hovia in the Arling Ranges is reported. Fred White of the Werth Technical School sunk a well on his property and uncovered an ironstone lode carrying gold. Assay values show about 19 shillings per ton. Several parties have pegged claims in the area, with early reports indicating promising potential despite limited initial finds.
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Perth
Parkerville
Hovia
Arling Ranges
Herth
Fred White
Cate
Werth Technical School
Hincovers
Weil
National Insurance Commission proposes broad pension scheme
The Royal Commission on National Insurance in Melbourne urges a comprehensive state insurance plan to cover destitute allowances instead of existing invalid and old age pensions. It recommends widows with children, orphans, and other vulnerable groups receive benefits and suggests new measures to support widows and dependents.
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Melbourne
Nationasuranen
House of Representatives
Pensini
Claus
Heinle
Aed
Brewhsinger
Atv
Amiens
Comalsia
Commercial list of groceries and produce items
A garbled catalog of food staples and produce with items such as pears, tomatoes, peas, and cooking ingredients. Includes quantities and unit estimates, resembling a wholesale grocer’s ledger.
Metal market quotations from Adelaide and Clarence Street firms
Quotations from Adelaide and Clarence Street firms show metal and chemical markets with listings for mercury, zinc, copper, tin, silver, and related items. Notable entries include shipments and forward prices, with vendor names such as Ward and Go, A. A. Pearce and Co, and Sulvside Corporation, plus various seller and buyer tallies across metals and related materials.
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Aenaan
Austradhey Metal
Lope Man
Harper
Miouis
Sony Bts
Ane
Fise Josd Sys Forward PLC
Bes Bes Aine Ean Pim Lea
NG Fone Ward Rhe Sk
Puiee
Amt
Adelaide
Personal note from the Wort Wire Temple event
Mr G Pikegoritd of MAP pulled a number from the council at the Wort Wire Temple and was presented by Mel A. Jonna of Turmday. The scene occurred on Mis cepapture eve as a parting token from the Sporting community at Pirie. Mr Jones thanked the speakers on behalf of himself and Mrs Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr G Pikegoritd
A. Jonna
Mrs Jones
Pirie
Jones
Federal Parliament in Melbourne adjourns debate on customs and rail issues
The House of Representatives in Melbourne debated export costs, rail bridge funding, and government policy toward China with ministers and members raising questions on the Lomita Kuso Trust and Canberra expenses. The session adjourned with a royal commission planned for metals and related topics. Senate discussions followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
House of Hepresimlatisyssner
Ibinintine
M. Charlton
J. Coteman
Hidco
Luis Erapninile
Charlton
T. Paterson
Bruce
Ghaelton
Mekely
Lavern Meri
Canberra
Lukera
D Ganietatt
Askok
Customs Department
Lomita Kuso Trust
Pratten
Brisbane
Glarcpoe
Brite
Tuuke
Aukles
Hircon
Tanita
Prutten
Fe Forde
Ube
Mrp Rhee
Stalin
Owen Conternee
Texan
Austin
Hal Hot Flush
New South Wales
Maensland
South Australia
Weathyn Avatralla
Tasmania
Quoit tournament results in Port Pirie amid a wide field
In the last round of the A-Grade Quoit tournament at Port Pirie Waoit Ghus outlines scores for Gleeson Parham Goodger Mavsey Burky and Combe toppled by Gleeson. Second round spots shift as players including Seyfang and Wilson advance while West defeats Sollys in a close match, leaving several ties and byes noted in the records.
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Port Pirie WaOit Ghus
Gleeson
Parham
Goodger
Mavsey PW
Burky Treat
Combe
Treat
Latolig
Jolmgon
Seat de Walsh
Panimenten
Grtrard
T Bell
W Anesbury
I. Hockii
Serrensen
Seyraian
T Turner
Cockburn
Yo Whelan
MARTINDALE RACES HIGHLIGHT Hayday Wins Handicap
Racing notes report Lingering attendance at Martindale meetings. Winners include Larston in the Handicap and Novice events, with small fields and several minor placings noted. Prime events featured the Hurdle and Trist Stakes amidst a day of varied results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinate
Hinday
Sue Marlindate
Wiss
IMS
Spmnifex
Vallundey Riis Wileat de Pinnon
Victorian King Wins Geelong Hurdle at Derby Day
Geelong race results show Victorian King prevailing as the favorite in a competitive program. Moutabul Hurtle and Love Story feature among notable performers in two miles and five furlong divisions, with betting hints and multiple placings noted for the day’s events.
Broken Hill man found dead in alleged self harm case
A man was found in Dusiah Polkinxhurne with throat injuries on Monday. The coroner will review the case as investigators seek the cause of death and any contributing factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusiah Polkinxhurne
Redhill Augusta Line Fishing Camp Observation
Report from Parliament notes Mr Lacey pressed for speedy passage of a survey-based bill on the Redhill to Augusta line, after confirming the Redhill to Pam Augusta survey is complete. The minister pledged to present the bill within weeks and advance the work.
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Redhill
Augusta Line
Lacey
Melvoliine
House of Representatives
A. W. Lacey
South Australia
Redhil
Pam Augueta
Will
Shanghai Goal Thanghal Wetipay Desertion Shifts Army
General Mong Ghui Chen and General Lipao Chang desertion triggers removal of Marshal Sun tchian Sang 24 000 troops from Sima Kiang. Lefenese commissioner announces retirement and replacement by Shantung army marching toward Sun Rian by train. Plan reorganizes defense across Shashi and surrounding provinces with Sun Tsung Chang in command of remaining forces.
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United Service
Thanghal
Wetipay
Mong Ghui Chen
Lipao Chang
Anghai
He Willrawal
Sun Tchian Sang
Sima Kiang
Tsong Chang ix
Wil
Marshal Sun
Wool Domination Unite Service Sparks Trade Plan
In Washington on a Tuesday Cy Havertment named Mr Jo Walker to study a Four'y alyie cumillins in Australia and New Zealand. They follow a complaint by two cooperatives about wool marketing. The plan aims to push wool exports from these countries into the United States to keep America Unbeatens in the market. Walker will travel to Melbourne soon to oversee developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unite Servie Washington
Cy Havertment
Jo Walker
Australig
New Deuluaul
America
Walker
Melbourne
Alleged Infidelity Decree Nisi Granted in Adelaide
In a divorce case from the River Torrens District Court, Elizabeth Krainin of Easyter Hoa Avallvirs seeks dissolution of her marriage to Shines Kaupman. They married in 1907, lived at Unley Angaston Kensington and Glenhunky Victoria. The wife alleges desertion and fault. evidence shows the husband worked at Rosewater Hotel and has resided there since late 1926. The decree nisi was granted in early 1927.
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Adelaide
Grorge “Murray
Biveres
Indes
Elizabeth Krainin
Iasyter Hoa
Shines Kaupman
Burt Piri
Fay Milnet
Junction Road
Rosewater
Boy Severely Injured After Street Collision in Adelaide
Nine year old Adelaid die vai Wealisiley Beare was knocked down by a motor car on Vic toria Avenue, Alchwieh. He sustained a fractured skull and brain injury. The mother, Mrs E M Beare, says the blue two seater motor car sped away after leaving the scene. The boy was conveyed to Memorial Hospital, North Adelaide, and his condition was reported as much improved.
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Adelaide
Weilisiley Wea
Leare
Victora Avenue
Alchwieh
E. M. Beare
Dow
Sivetor Tv
Memorial Hospital
North Adelaide
Tour ends in India after Patiala draw
MCC team concludes its tour in India with a draw against Patiala, then plans remaining matches in shooting. Key performers include A Sandtan with 1977 runs at 68.1 average, and notable scores from Galentia, Tate, Brown, Earle, and Bekernley. Wickets and further results are summarized with mixed form and shoulder issues affecting Surrey’s man.
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al Wrall
Tate
Brown
Earle
Bekernley
Rune Ree
Overaxis
Tal
Iver Ary
Wickels
Mercer
Wekna Wickels
Alohes
Dtr
Victorian Scrub Fire Threatens Township Endangered
A large body of fighters endangered the township today as a scrub fire raged in the Victorian district near Melboutine. Damage appeared extensive with authorities assessing the threat to nearby communities and preparing containment measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melboutine
Daxter
Feo
Gotambere Sie
Volleyball and basketball results from Easter Tournament at Volley Hall
The Mote Mu Easter Tournament at Volley Hall featured three matches. Puriens led in the volleyball event with a 415 combined score, while Ganatines and Basket Hall-Tournement teams also posted notable results in their games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tran Uirombinea
Volhey Hall
Voliay Hall
Fiest Suatetes Puriens
Ganatines
Basket Hall
Tournement
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Bqoloolie
Bu Habi
Argo
N.S.W
Prests
Lil Each
Prests Limited
National Insurance
Royal Commission Report
Commercial
Fruit and Vegetables
Seanon
Ginapes
Metal Markets
Federal Parliament
Senate
Iyul Ape
Ireaie
Tirinise
QuoiTs
Bled
Tweynnile
J. Tierrardsen
HK Wilson
P. Searmian
Lstal
Goekwirn
Wedd
Mie Thinns Co Fk
Bennett
Dawe Hla Hut
Sollys
Wests
Amy Sully
Gaulgr Teat Maidan
Gerrard
Wilson
Fe Morreatell
QoRuer
P. Lewrman
Auesbury
W. Botteill
Garry
He Smith
Jost
F O'Toole
Tolle Westy
Martindale
Larston
Craiuler
Aretiibird
Kullorn
Gusidussa
Herald
Grootshock
Sergius
Livivends
SUNIL
Lowlading
Hott Theiss
Cureun
Kine Hope
Tambelin
Lanston
Spiuites
Wambeuy Lard
Stormgate
Vividend
Ghemi
Kalil
Startin
Vondamindea
King Howe
Alpini
Guesaas
Willa Plyinu
Antondaly
Vallundey
Nile Ubict
Hallorw
Fale
Huvidtous
Geelong
Aime
Sovice Handigal
Bisishun
Dee Freuen
Jays
Sewiows
Pytenley
Pourteenew
Bopyineay
Pytehles
Newshank
Slisehy Handecop Pe
Outlaw
B-84 Holdings
Ta Pauling
Vawrant
Vagrant
Broken Hill
Duke
New Zealand
Duke of York
Heuer
Departire
Martehluiiren
Mites
National Park
Saul
Wain
Rowl
Muchas Avive Trust
Mure Best
Minthilive
Uwe
Stratford
Wangan
Palmerston North
Shanghai
Nisi
M.C.C
India
Sandham Heads
V.M.C.A
Reid Bros
Port Pirie
Reid Bros. Limited
G.p.o
Flinders Street
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