Boord and Bastian Guilty in West Beach Robbery Case
In Adelaide's Criminal Court, jurors found Maylin Bertram Boord a taxi driver guilty of fraudulent conversion of money and a cheque book from passenger Vere Victor Barlow at West Beach. Edna Jean Bastian was guilty of receiving the money and cheque book knowing they were converted. Both remanded for sentence. leniency urged for Bastian due to a child.
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Adelaide
Maylin Bertram Boord
Vere Victor Barlow
Pirie
West Beach
Edna Jean Bastian
Parkside
Barlow
Vere
Victor Barlew
Port Pirie
Kent Town
Wastlan
Barlugy
Jude
Marla
Euua
Jean Bastian
Varlier
Hun
Victor Barlow
Flastian
Rundle Street
Moylin Bertram
West Beach courtroom muddle over vanished funds mishap
In a disorderly scene at West Beach, judge and witnesses clashed over events at a seaside house. The proceedings centered on Barlow and statements by Mrs. Bastian about supposed actions, with no clear evidence of theft at the residence or near West Beach.
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Barto
Myr Basia
Ty West Beach
Barlow
Wuthers
Bastian
Marte
Hohit Weitesss
Wales
Kent Pawn
West Beal
Markie
Elsa
Futur
Hoord
Waylon
tHsal Ayasey
Strange court notes on Boord and Mrs Bastian case
Fragmented testimony hints at unexplained flight from West Beach and alleged money handling by Boord and Mrs. Bastian. Jurors weigh whether Boord’s actions, a cheque, and possible intoxication influenced the verdict, with references to Milllousy and Kayn in a probation context.
Melbourne to Get Semi Automatic Telephone Exchange
A new semi automatic trunk line telephone exchange, the most modern of its kind, will be installed in Melbourne at about £120,000. announced by Mr. H. P. Brown Director General of Posts and Telegraphs. The system forms part of a nationwide telephonic expansion plan. The first exchanges will begin operations in mid year and about 320 trunk lines are expected to be connected across the country.
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Melbourne
H. P. Brown
Posts and Telegraphs
Thermometer Readings Show Warm Day Yesterday
The maximum temperature reached 81.2 degrees while the 24 hour minimum, ending at 8:30 a.m., was 60 degrees. Local conditions reflect a mild spring pattern with no precipitation reported.
Methodist Clergy Transfers To Pirie Revs A E Vogt And W Curry
Adelaide Ubursuay pre Central Rev A E Vogt Solomontown Rev William Curry Isdon Park Rev V R Se combe Thess amen iuwttts were steorde yun by He Mathie iuanteewnre ty Ausshen stalions yeare vpatl a Nie Hw Hey A tanes Dats… list of named churches and clergy including Dawson Wongala Jamestown Lalowie Laura Stribley Hilkadstome Brook Hawili West Shits Tat Nabe Westen Histo Horses Peterborough and related assignments across several towns.
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Ubursuay
Pre Central
A. E. Vogt
Solomontown
William Curry
Isdon Park
V. R. Secombe
Mathie
Hawili
Peterborough
B.J. Barnes
Dawson and Home
Cockburn
Wongala
LG. Hust
Jamestown
J. J. Mahoney
Lalowie
J. Goldsworthy
Laura
Rey
G. B. Stribley
Reystal Brook
Hee
Tedhill
Hawk
Millus
Vaekas West
Harper
Storms and floods sweep California amid emergency
Australian Associated Press reports California submerged by a major storm. Bridges collapsed with up to 15 deaths, 25 dead in Culver City area by boat, rail lines disrupted, and floods affecting Los Angeles to San Diego. Shirley Temple sheltered on a studio lot as residents flee Malibu. Hundreds of landslides, 5,000 homeless, studios housing workers, cities evacuating Crescenta Montrose foothill districts. The disaster continues with heavy rain and rising fears.
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Jand Culver City
San Diego
Barstow
California
Malibu
Los Angeles
Laib
Crescenta
Montrose
IM Is
Venice
Santa Monica
Compton
Shirley Temple
Chinese casualties mount in Shansi fortnight retreat
Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese losses in Shansi Province during a two week fight total about 10 000 killed and 40 000 wounded. Japanese claim Chinese losses were 10 000 dead and indicate a retreat toward Shensi while Chinese leadership undergoes personnel changes including Soong Mei-ling resigning as chairman of a commission and being replaced by her brother. Guerrilla actions near Peiping yield captives and derail a Japanese supply train, with German geologist Herr Ross Widerbrandt among the party and several Chinese accompaniments.
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Shanghai
Shansi
Elaine
Shensi
Abine
Chiang Kid-shek
Generatissino
Soumisson
Ivs
Mec TV
Sveme Tt
Soong
Ji Aviation
Wat
Peiping
Herr Ross Widerbrandt
Miler
Shibehiaehwan
Florence street resident to return after brief visit
Mr B Bet of Florence street was expected home last night after a brief visit to the ely. Messrs Hannibal of York road Pirie West will visit Adelaide over the weekend. Mrs E R Thompson of York road Pirie West injured a leg on February 16 and is progressing, but may need several weeks in bed. Mrs Deartwife, moderator of the Presbyterian Church of South Australia, commented on Whyalla Presbyterian Church. Mr FJ Salone Suwa gardeners were to be changed from the medical ward of Mite Hospital for observation, with a plan to resume work today. The vers duction of Mr Ho EB J Ranger continues to improve in Pirie Hospital, able to read a paper for the first time since admission. My HL Whitty of Howe street was admitted to Ohio Hospital with severe cuts and lacerations to the left foot. Mr White, a worker in the otkermakers department, received treatment at the Limelters first-aid station before hospital.
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E. R. Thompson
York Road
Pirie West
Ranger
Pirie Hospital
HL. Whitty
Howe Street
Ohio Hospital
Shot Dead by Gun Fire at Iron Knob
Arnold Garnaut aged 32 a powder monkey and magazine man for Broken Hill Proprietary Company Iron Knob was killed about 9 o'clock last night while returning from duckshooting in an unusual circumstance The article notes unclear text surrounding the event and names involved but gives the fatal incident location Iron Knob and the deceased Arnold Garnaut.
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Iron Knol
Arnold Garnaut
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
Iron Knob
South Mine Strike Resolution Reported After Talks
Workers at the Broden JH South Mine resumed discussions after a Thursday meeting where underground crews were reinstated. Negotiations addressed repair chute duties and wage questions, with the union and employers seeking a satisfactory settlement to avert further action.
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Broden
Vieier Glin
Jivmns
Doctor fined for rowdy conduct in Hindley Street
Dr Alan Benjamin Stewart of Tea Tree Gully was fined £4 with 7s 6d costs in Adelaide Police Court after refusing to move on in Hindley Street and allegedly bumping into and grimacing at pedestrians while under the influence. Constable Leal testified Stewart threatened a blow and offered only a vague denial when asked for his name. Dr Bray said Stewart had been ill at the time.
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Adelaide
Crafter
Alan Benjamin Stewart
Teatree Gully
Muirhead
Hindley Street
City
Leal
Stewart
J.J Bray
Fire at Kalgoorlie district hospital destroys wards
In Kalgoorlie a late yesterday fire swept through the district hospital, gutting three crowded wards and threatening the surrounding buildings. Volunteers and staff evacuated patients including ten volunteers and Nurse Helen Griffiths were overcome by smoke but all were helped to safety. The hospital loss was estimated near 35,000 pounds with patients moved to adjoining wards and nearby facilities.
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Kalgoorlie
Helen Griffiths
St. John of God
Insuminste
Cuong Surgical
Intruder Holds Caretaker at University Darling Building
An intruder at the University of Delaide tonight menaced caretaker J F Conroy with a revolver pressed to his stomach. The assailant shouted stick ’em up, then broke away and escaped, after forcing Conroy to fear for his life.
Darwin Assault Sparks Police and Citizen Search
Two white women were attacked by an Aboriginal man at Railway Hill Darwin. Both injured and hospitalised as bush search continues with parties led by the women's husbands. Witnesses describe a powerfully built assailant in white shorts and a savage neck bite and facial injuries.
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Darwin
Railway Hill
Britain Hears Dominion Voices on Foreign Policy Shift
London reports indicate a possible cabinet reshuffle amid Eden era fallout with Australia. Sir John Simon may move to Lord High Chancellor, Lord Halifax could exit Foreign Secretary post, and Lord Hailsham may retire. Chamberlain seeks new leaders while defending policy as aligned with Eden.
Cabinet Reaffirms Support for Britain's Crisis
The Federal Cabinet today reiterated support for the Brill foreign policy. Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons there had been no substantial change in foreign policy. Mr Cartin urged Parliament to meet on the British Cabinet crisis, but Mr Lyons said Parliament is not the place to argue over Britain's affairs.
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House of Commons
Australia
Mr. Chamberlain
Vanbewra
Foderal
Brill
Xii
Chamberlain
Prine
House of Conmons
Dhamie
J Cartin
IA Lyons
Judgment reserved in Hotel St. Vincent case Adelaide
In Adelaide on Thursday Judge Haslam reserved judgment in the Hotel St. Vincent licence renewal dispute. The proceedings involved Mr Travers for Jetty Hotel Limited which holds the licence and the manager Mr J L Travers, with the Crown Law department represented against renewal. The case concerned competence claims and the licensing court action over the hotel’s licensed premises at Glenelg.
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St. Vincent
Glenelg
William Summer Hicks
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