Domestic Tragedy At Semaphore Ends In Drowning
Ellen Hunter, badly wounded by a rifle bullet fired by her husband Robert Hunter at Semaphore, is in serious condition in hospital. Hunter later drowned himself in the sea after attempting to murder his wife. The couple had been living apart. Mrs Hunter stayed with her mother on Semaphore Road while Hunter boarded nearby. The incident occurred this morning as neighbours reported gunfire and a subsequent drowning.
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Adela, Pei
Ellen Hunter
Robert Hunter
Semaphore
Hunter
M. MacKellar
Semaphore Road
Are You a Mason Investigating a Strange Message
A garbled OCR style text hints at Masonry questions and a mystery talk about stages, rival groups, and a cryptic phrase. The piece references names, places, and vague events as it peers into hidden affiliations and a possible recent confrontation.
Life of Ease and Hotel Life Across Strange Years
Fragmented text presents a memoir style sketch mentioning life at a hotel with a bar and various Finns, Seaman, and relationships. It hints at societal routines, portraits of individuals, and scattered dates or prices, with unclear events and missing context. The piece reads as a fragmented reminiscence with surreal wording and partial names.
Burned by Caustic Soda, Workman Serious Injury
A worker suffered severe burns after contact with caustic soda at the power plant. He slipped on a wet area, fell, and was dragged into the soda bath. He was admitted to the hospital in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sveney Artlay
Atesannier Sles
Hot Day in Sydney Hovercraft Spee at 1150
Unclear fragmentary notice referencing Sydney hot day and hovercraft speed at 1150 with 1405 text types and implied countdown in the next half hour, readable details are sparse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sypney
Tut Depp
Disobedience and Labor Tensions Reported in Canton
Fragmentary OCR narrative outlines disobedience by workers in a Canton area setting. References to leaders, unions, and management conflict mention labor tactics, persuasion attempts, and a contested authority amid a broader industrial dispute. Names and precise places are unclear due to garbled text.
Unclear Commercial Notice From Fractured OCR Text
Fragments describe a commercial listing or sale with multiple sellers and items referenced in broken phrases. Names, places, and dates are unreadable or garbled, preventing a clear business event or outcome.
Fragments From a 19th Century Market Listing and Notices
A garbled OCR passage lists various items and names related to fruits, vegetables, vendors, and locations. Mentions Whittier, West AUN SHAE, and Miebediah Moni with scattered figures and dates, suggesting a bustling but unreadable market or community notice page. The fragmentary text preserves several proper nouns and place references amid damaged lines.
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Meealle
Byelianan
Svitars
sHipmount
Lm & Fouil
Hamat Bata
Stanland
Influx of Italians prompts country party protest
The country party protests over immigration quotas amid a wave of Italian arrivals. Officials argue for strict limits while critics call for humanitarian approaches, highlighting pressure on urban services and employment markets. The discussion centers on a proposed quota system and its potential effects.
Welfare work for babies in the Hite movement described
The article discusses a maternity welfare program led by Miss Mourne and Miss Muir in Australia and Britain. It notes government funding of £2500 and £40,000 grants, with nurses, institutes, and training aims across metropolitan areas to support new mothers and infant care.
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Kattiinen
Molter
Pest
Searhy
Joe Higauztontt
Sant Mustralla
Anil
France
Siuil
Australia
Giuliani
Shiwrr Hays
Josal
Granvell
South
Miss Mourne
Pirus
Heminarh
Renties
Mistialia
Miss Miner
Apentme
Tiestine
Wilalsyoe
Adele Vanes
Adelaide tragedy prompts no manslaughter charge against driver
In a coded inquest finding, Justice deputy concludes Gordon James Deverix drove negligently, leading to trial on no manslaughter charge over the death of Margaret Kathleen Mucky in North Adelaide. The案 cites a fatal collision near Barton Terrace as the fatal event with scant readable detail.
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Adelaiide
Gordon James Deverix
C. L. Matthews
Joehuided
Marearet
Kathleen Mucky
Maren
Devert
Voliiding
Barton Terrace
Jarkso Kilte Boers
Labor Disruption Shakes Sydney Government
A confusing report from Sydney outlines a cabinet shakeup following internal tensions within the ALD led by executive actions. Minister of Lands BOF Loughlin has reportedly resigned from the Labor Duk, while the AWE rig facing disruptions in Lepantte country party draws attention to ongoing political strife.
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Sydney
Pridaso
ALD
Wis
Une
Lepantte Country Party
Bof Loughlin
Hor Labor Duk
Duke Visits Norwich Industries With Duke of York
The Duke of York tours multiple factories in Dunedin accompanying a former soldier. The visit highlights industrial activity, with the royal party observing production lines, meeting workers, and sharing public cheer. The narrative notes the Duke’s genial mood and suggestions of sport and local entertainment during the outing.
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Uunedin
Duke of York
Liz Uess
Willi Ana Comigertead
Initar
Duke
Linst
The Duchess Waelington 68 Percent Frontis Me
The Duchess Waelington attends a public event at Stewart Ward where the Duke conducts a private shun. AYork killerback is reported among attendees as the scene draws attention to the News Foulaint toane AVE Ni.
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Stewart
Unclear OCR: Industrial West union case details
Fragmented text describes a union matter involving Adelaide Prides MrT deputy president and the Hated Hieskarins and Haterers' Employes Union. An application dated 1886 covers OTSA HANDBOYED Mets and references Port Pirie. The fragment mentions a hearing date, locations, and possible statements by respondents, but the garbled text prevents a coherent summary of the outcome or parties.
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Adelaide
Mrt
Thawisten
Bie
Hieskarins Amt
Employes Union
Wade
Ameutt
OTSA
Mets
Helt
Enffes
Resttyeunds
Vay
Port Pirie
Dave
Hk Balloch
Tornado Chaos Disrupts Small Town
Tornado devastates a rural community causing brief power outages and property damage. Emergency crews assist residents as the weather event draws crews from nearby towns to assess damage and begin cleanup. No serious injuries reported, authorities warn residents to stay clear of downed lines.
Augusta Redhill line in Senate query sparks debate
Fragmented OCR text references a Senate inquiry involving Augusta Redhill line and Fria Hie te serutte Today Seance PW Criesrind, with mentions of Ley, Bark, and The shark, suggesting a convoluted political or legal dispute. Names and places are unclear due to garbled source.
Floating Dock Project Outlines 50,000-Ton Work
A plan for constructing a 50 000 ton floating dock is described with funding and timeline details. The project aims to advance shipbuilding capacity, with work slated to take three years and involving government and Commonwealth support. Key entities referenced include Walsh Glatt and regional authorities.
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Melhol
Begtay
Walsh Glatt
In Brazilian Jungle a Daredevil Feats of Di Pinedo
An incomprehensible account mentions Di Pinedo in a jungle setting with references to danger, a motorized craft, and a safety effort. The garbled text includes phrases about a hydroplane and a maritime or aviation scenario, with unclear actions and outcomes.
Life of Troubles
Melbourne court records reveal a defendant jailed for vagrancy after 286 convictions admitted. The Friday hearing cited 12 months imprisonment as the sentence.
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Melbourne
Shanghai Outrage Involving Old Man Beaten by Armed Chinese
Shanghai report describes an incident where armed Chinese intruded into the home of R. Geddes, ex-head of a British firm, frightening his Chinese servants into a cupboard. Geddes was assaulted and bound, with £4400 in quarrels reportedly held as ransom or stolen. The piece portrays rising lawlessness and fear in the city amid uncertainty about authorities’ ability to curb violence.
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Shanghai
Ir R. Geddes
Geddes
Lost Woman Survives Snowstorm in Eastern Oregon Mountain Cabin
A ferrying ranger and his wife endure six days without relief after a snowstorm traps them near a frontier cabin in Eastern Oregon. The husband searches and eventually reaches help, bringing the woman to hospital while safeguarding their child during the perilous ordeal.
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Vangol Vel
Thursias
Portland
Timine
Fui Amburger
Oregon
Hexivel
Gan Erie
After six years chase and arrest of Balko
Six years of pursuit end with the arrest of Prinben Alexander Balko who allegedly used a capeired association to evade capture. The unnamed sender claims a letter from a captive associate prompted the arrest and mentions Moscow era Bolshevik ties.
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Prinben
Alexander Balko
Atatiln
Belloweak Forest
Aulak Kabwhawieswin
Tony the Guyer
Fly Ladistros
Religious fanaticism arrests in Indian town sparks crackdown
Police clamp down after warnings against religious extremism in Viniled Servite and nearby areas. City Magistrate bans gatherings at Tinys and other sites, citing threats to public safety and urging residents to avoid impromptu religious assemblies.
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Anid
Raat Ste
Melbourne shrine building to be demolished
A Melbourne project plans demolition of a shrine building with a morning post report noting site changes and a new structure to replace or relocate. Officials indicate the old jailhouse accompanies the site plan, with authorities preparing safety measures during deconstruction.
Huddart Parker Ltd Shares Show Year Prompts
A May meeting of Huddart Parker Ltd shareholders drew focus on the year’s prospects as the life of the firm was outlined. The board presented the annual forecast and noted ongoing initiatives.
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Meloine Ptd
Fuciart, Parker Ltd
ELA
HLM A S Australia Launched on Clyde
The first of two new cruisers for Australia, H M A S Australia, was launched on Clyde by Dame Mary Cook wife of Sir Joseph Cook High Commissioner. The cost to bring them to Australia along with spare parts is about £240,000.
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Recorder
London
Mhursda
Federal Parliament debate over bricks price and arbitration act
Melbourne reports reveal discussions in the House on bricks and government bricks policy for 1926. Arguments focus on price controls, arbitration provisions, and impacts on North and Central Australia.
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Lana
A. Blakely
Austria
Sheep Shearers' Wages Demand Set at Nine Pound Ten
A fragment notes wage talks for shearers at nine pounds eleven shillings per week, mentioning Ryedney and Norfolk area authors, with a brief record of scheduling and employer expectations for the milestone wage.
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Henry Hasthuts
Mort Honk
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Shrinep Company
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Marnie
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