Tiny infant in state care after unfit guardianship ruling
A court ordered a tiny infant placed in state care until age eighteen. The mother did not testify. Doctors and police testified the child had received poor care and that the mother was unfit. The infant was admitted to the hospital and later sent to a children’s ward for protection.
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Gonsiah’y Corner
B. Forgan
Miss Curtis
Women Police Department
Elie
Ana
Eokins
Mason
Mink
Edkins
Beco
Atte Hospital
Will Jistee
Morena Bobles iHome
Theft of £1080 leads to gaol for accomplices in Adelaide
Justice Richards today jailed Graham Eric Chaplin, ex Hospitals Department clerk, three years for the theft of £1080 and one year for stealing a £319 cheque. Percival Davis received 21 months for receiving £900, Albert Mehrtens six months for harboring Chaplin. All three pleaded guilty on February 27 and await review of a cumulative sentence.
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Adelaide
Richards
Graham Eric Chaplin
Percival Davis
Albert Mehrtens
Chaplin
Tustion Riehar
Chay Hat
Tink Ancaite Eumulatian
Davis
Saii
Previnne
Zhed Demarter
Tre
Mohrtens
Havinte Stoten
Inspector-General of Hospitals Department
Mehrtens
Wonthaggi Dispute Turns on Mine Token and Tool Handin
Melbourne reports the Wonthaggi Mine management instructs miners to hand in ship tokens explosives and all tools amid a prolonged dispute. Tensions rise as shutdowns loom and workers weigh next moves in the labor stand off.
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Melbourne
Wonthaggi
Rival Oils Accuse Wizard Smith Of High Speed Ram Attempt
Colin Biggers representing Independent Oil Industries Limited claimed at the Petrol Commission that a Live Wire petrol truck attempted to ram Norman Wigardsmith, a noted ravine-motorist and Ye Barr Pull Company agent, as Smith drove on Part matta road. Smith then avoided the lorry by turning a corner and escaping. The witness said the driver shouted threats and the matter reached a gun license filing before adjournment.
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Sydney
The
Petrol Commission Today
Colin Biggers
Independent Oil Industries Limited
Keepir
Parr
Norman Wigardsmith
Ravine
Sprelal Meer
Ye Barr Pull Company
Garsage
Matt
Public Actuary Named to Permanent Appointment
Adelaide Thursday chief clerk of the ibis Actuary’s office is appointed Public Actuary to fill the vacancy. Mr Gawler resigns as Government Statist of Victoria to take the post.
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Adelaide
Iblie Actuary
Omee
0- Gawler
Victoria
Basic Wage Case Opens In Melbourne Arbitration Court
Judge Drake-Brockman notes real wage gains of 1 percent for employees under state awards while federal court employed workers show a 0.2 percent real wage loss. Employers say wage restoration requires broad industry improvement. Unions seek to maintain wool prices amid uncertain profits and investment needs. The hearing adjourned amid questions about recovery and fiscal policy.
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L Mann
Australia
Ovské
Double Tragedy at Red Fern House Ends in Murder and Suspected Suicide
Police found Louisa Vincent, 50, with a throat wound and Charles Vincent, 53, dead by wrist-cutting at a Red Fern house. Louisa is not likely to recover. Motive unclear. the couple reportedly had not been on good terms.
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Sydney
Redfern
Louisa Vincent
Charles Vincent
Mercury Soars in Pirie As Heat Record Tops Century
Pirie endures a searing day with the maximum thermometer near 111 degrees. The hottest period was 3:30 to 4 PM with readings above 100, marking the third straight day over the century. Solomontown Beach drew large crowds as heat persisted.
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Pirie
Solomontown
Yeaterday
Zumlay
Tunsday
Caledon Bay natives praised for saving ship crew
A Thursday radio message from Supt. Stretton to Darwin says Caledon Bay aborigines, known for attacks on whites, acted as Good Samaritans to the crew of the wrecked trepanging Lagger owned by Fred Gray washed into Trial Bay and sunk. They saved the crew, carried ashore flour and stores, but all trepang cargo was lost.
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Darwin
Stretton
Caledon Bay
Weather Summary: Record Heat With 111 Max
Yesterday recorded a maximum of 111 degrees. The 24 hour minimum to 8:30 a.m. was 76.6 degrees. Heat dominated the day with extreme high temperatures reported across the area.
Hargrave Custody Case Chronology and Parties
A Thursday hearing before the High Court discussed the custody of the young pianist Philip Hargraves. The guardian ad litem urged prompt resolution while noting limited knowledge of the respondent’s fitness. The Master of the Supreme Court scheduled a report, with both Mr. Henriette Garnuit and other parties contesting custody.
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Inday
Supreme Court
Philip Harcrays
Henriette Garnuit
Citizens' League Aims to Abolish State Boundaries
Adelaide observers report the Citizens League seeks a constitutional change to abolish state boundaries and subdivide Australia into provinces with fair Commonwealth representation. It urges standardization of government services and laws including company, divorce, transport, and licensing as an initial step.
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Adelaide
Citizens’ League
Australia
Commonwealth
Local residents listed with hotel stays and transfers
Me Carter of Atkinson and Co is staying at Central Hotel. Mr awe of Hydraulic Engineer's Hewartment stays at Rentra Motel. Mr R Larkin arrived from Alejaity and stays Royal Exchange Motel. Mr W Tiden arrived Wednesday and left yesterday staying at Royal Exchange Hotel. Mr W Hosmourne of Kadina stayed at Royal Exchange Wales at Piriesturday. Mr Fisher of Glamstane staying at Royal Exchange Hotel. The Rev AT Steanes of Shiremontion Methodist Church is in a private hospital in Auomedes. Mr Stranze attended the South Australian Metha Conference at Threlty. condition slightly improved. Constable Spenew transferred from Broken Hill to Inokip keeper at wenhworth. Mr Vo BR Dumastus appointed new member of rasel location and eMerency board of the State Public Service.
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Carter
Atkinson and Co
Central Hotel
Mr Awe
I Hydrautic Engineer
Hewartment
Rentra
Mr. R. Larkin
Alejaity
Royal Exchange Motel
W. Tiden
Pile
Wenesday
Royal Exchange Hotel
W. Hosmourne
Kadina
Teth
Steanes
Shiremontion Methodist Church
Auomedes
Stranze
Threlty
Vo BR Dumastus
Raselocation and eMerency Board
The
State Public Service
Adelaine Temperatures Soar Amid Unity of Heat
Adelaide recorded 106.9 in a Thursday heat spike, well above typical March highs. Meteorologist Bromley notes no immediate change, predicting continued sultry, unsettled weather across the continent with hot conditions likely to persist for now.
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Adelaine
Tunlay
Adela
Lee
IREA
Bromley
New Railway Bylaw Cuts Rates on Goods and Livestock
An Executive Council approved a new railway bylaw effective April 1 cutting freight on high class merchandise like drapery from 78/2 to 100 miles 67/4 and on general groceries from 78 to 47/3 per ton. Livestock shipments move to ordinary rates instead of higher charges.
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Adelaide
Executive Council
Lang Party Withdrawals Leave Federal Conference Open
New South Wales delegates withdraw from the interstate conference of the Federal Labor Party to avoid prejudicing unity talks. Lang Party managers attend but no vote on unity questions occurred. after three hours of talks the conference adjourned without finality until tomorrow.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Federal
Labor Party
Lang
Love
South Wales
Lang Party
Test Team Set for Tour Farewell Ahead of Tasmania
The Test team begins the tour with a farewell hurdle for most players tomorrow as three stay behind. Players will depart after a pre tour team huddle before flying to Tasmania for preliminary matches.
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Melbourne
Tasmania
New South Wales Players Given Great Send-off
A large crowd at Central Railway Station bid farewell to NSW Test team members tonight. The Australian team will unite in Melbourne and join the tour at Fremantle.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Central Railway Station
Melbourne
Orford
Fremantle
Compulsory Training Debated at Melbourne Conference
A heated Methodist Conference in Melbourne adopted a motion condemning compulsory training and urging peace. Payne Tasmania criticized remarks reflecting on Britain's 1914 actions and other church leaders echoed the concern as the conference voted by a two thirds majority to deplore armament increases.
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Melbourne
Payne
Tasmania
Britain
Wheat Hoarding and Railway Losses Reported
Hoarding of wheat by farmers has cost the South Australian Railways 292,862. To February 24 there was a drop of 42.78 per cent in wheat carried compared with last year.
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Adelaide
South Australian Railways
Woman in Pilliga Murder Trial Claims Alleged Confession
In Burren Junction an NSW court heard a police tendered confession by Annie Elizabeth Richards charged with murder in the death of George Washington Nott at Pilliga. Her husband Henry Richards faces an accessory charge. The statement details a quarrel over money, an objecting outburst, the burning of the body, and the river disposal, with the woman asserting her husband’s innocence.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Burren Junction
George Washington Nott
Pilliga
Annie Elizabeth Richards
Henry Earl Richards
Nail
Nott
Hereson
Luss Hind
Nee
Mongalata Gold Nuggets Reported at Burra Site
An 183 ounce nugget of oxidised ore and a 12 ounce nugget of gold were brought to Burra by W Pexton of Takall elaim Mongalata. The larger nugget is valued around £1,200 and the ore was measured as 16 feet by 9 etc, with a width of one yard.
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Adelaide
Wold
Burra
W. Pexton
Takall Elaim
Mongalata
Gard Bros Fire Prompt Special Police Meet
A special general meeting of the Police Association is called for Thursday to discuss Constable McKenzie who remains suspended following his acquittal on arson charges in the Gard Bros fire case. Plans focus on the officer’s position and the ongoing investigation.
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The
Police Association
McKenzie
Fir Bros
Prests Limited offers Sand Crepe and Spun Silk fabrics
A brief fashion ad for today only showcases Sand Crepe in Black and Navy at 2/11 per yard and Bleached Spun Silk at 1/4 yard. It markets new Metalasse fabric in assorted shades for street or evening wear with special Friday pricing.
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Constable Corner
Pidga
Constapie Cover
Miss Gurts
Mie
Rival Oils
Judge Drake-Brockman
Tneconomie
Tuphayers
Po. Glurey
Br. Bromby
Hargrave
Spenew
Broken Hill
Inokip
Wenhworth
N.S.W
Methodist Conference
Pillig
Mirens Mor
Notts
Mongalata Gold
Gard Bros. Fire
Prests Limited
Forfar
Monster
EMI
AT Prests Limited
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