Innocence Claim Shifts Focus In Melbourne Court
In Melbourne, Justice MacFarlan deferred sentence for Hugh Martin Harold Williams and James Adams who were found guilty in the Flinders Lane holdup case. Martin denied involvement, promising to testify in future proceedings while the court delayed sentencing. The High Court resumed arguments on New South Wales challenge to the Financial Agreement Enforcement Acts with intervention discussions ongoing.
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Flinders Lane
Melbourne
Cerminal Court
Ist
Hugh Martin
Harold Williams
James Adams
Cama
Wir
Justice MacFarlan
High Court
New South Wales
Short-Lived Strike Fails After One Day Protest
A brief unemployed workers strike over sustenance distribution collapsed after police blocked agitation at the Exhibition. Most men cancelled the action as the State Government offered a partial change. Minister Williems announced monthly applications would replace fortnightly ones, allowing temporary sustenance during the transition.
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Williems
Missing Port Lincoln pair feared lost at Salt Creek
Two men, William John Harvey aged 20 and Harry Bird aged 448, were last seen at 4 10 am Sunday aboard a cement floored casting boat at Salt Creek about a mile and a half from Port Lincoln. Searchers along 50 miles of coastline found no trace of the boat or occupants.
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Port Lincoln
William John Harvey
Harry Bird
Salt Creek
Harbors Card
Inspector of Fisheries and Game
Lunar Eclipse Peculiar Sight Report
A damaged passage describes a lunar eclipse with the full moon showing a shadow across its lower portion and a rose tint. The sequence notes the shadow moving, the moon paling, and at around 11:30 the bright light returning, marking a unique celestial view.
Planes Reach Darwin With RAF Flying Boats Arrival
Three Royal Air Force flying boats from Singapore and Fraulein Beinhorn’s Klemm monoplane reached Darwin at 6 55 p m today after a 559 mile Timor Sea flight from Kowpang, completing a notable air journey as Darwin’s aviation activity intensifies.
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Fraulein
BI Beinhorn
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Darwin
Spheyeft Kowpang
Uop Acrogs
Timor Sea
Remanded Sydney Francis de Groot Charged in Damage Case
Sydney Francis de Groot, member of the New Guard, was charged at the court with maliciously damaging a ribbon during the Harpor Bunge opening. He pleaded not guilty to the offensive behavior and threatening words and was remanded until April 1 as a crowd booed him and he faced rough reactions from spectators.
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Sydney
Francis Edward Ueroot
New Guard
Ueilel Udurt
Warners
Aspestor Hobson
Col
Brie Campbell
de Groot
Decision Expected Tomorrow on Financial Enforcement Act
Federal government experts tie Mish Court to the act's validity with a Thursday decision expected. Proclamations for seizure of New South Wales coverttes are planned, signaling impending enforcement actions.
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Ganberia
Tuesdny
Mish
New South Wales
Defence minister cites de Groot in Sydney bridge ceremony
Sir George Pentee says Capl de Groot who cut the ceremonial ribbon at the Sydney Airbor Bridge opening on Saturday is Australian forces and no action would be taken by Australian authorities. The British government will decide any action. Police have said de Groot was granted captain rank when he left the 45th Hussars on May 2.
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Fyesday
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Capl
de Grovt
Sydney Airbor Bridge
Samrday
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de Groot
45Th Hussars
du Groot
Fatal Goolbreak Inquest Reveals Desperate Escape Attempt
Metropolitan case details an escape by Reginald James Barker aged 17 on February 26. He overpowered a wanderer and wounded a waiter before being shot dead. Coroner ruled justifiable homicide after Mill evidence. Warder Dowd shot in the stomach to remain hospitalized about three months.
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Melbourne
Metropolitan
Aol Oy
Reginald James Barker
Warder Dowd
Seeker
Wother
Roof collapses in Wellington insurance building tragedy
A section of the roof of the old Government Insurance building collapsed in Wellington on Tuesday, burying at least five people in 11 hours of agony. Rescue teams work amid debris as authorities report several injured and one person still trapped under the ruins.
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Wellington
Government Fire Insurance
Boyges Wounded Spine In Brush Rescue At Mount Gambier
Lionel Lush and three companions were wounded when their gun fired accidentally. Lush lay in scrub for 11 hours before rescue by fellow boys who carried him through dense growth to a road and hospital. He is in hospital and not expected to live.
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Mount Gambier
Lionel Lushan
Lush
Mac
Denise
Died at Post Cairns Driver Edward Post
Edward Post a rail motor driver collapsed and died yesterday after his motor left Kamna. The train travelled about 20 yards before the driver fell, was slapped by a messenger, the brake applied, and the guard signalled the engine.
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Cairns
Edward Post
Ronledis
Kamna
Writ Against State Government Issued Over 1923 Contract
A writ issued on behalf of Shadler's Limited claims breach of contract by the State Government. The action relates to a July 24 1923 agreement with the Premier for the supply of relief goods. The writ seeks 20000 pounds damages.
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Sydney
Betta
Shadlers, Limited
Shadler’s
Harmony and Discord on Pier Aboard the Orsova
Chaos erupted at Port Melbourne when union delegates faced a hostile crowd at the pier. Passengers aboard the Hiner Orsova were attacked as red streamers were torn, chips of wood hurled, and a scuffle sent several communists toward the water before police arrived and restored order.
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Melbourne
Port Melbourne
Hiner Orsova
Russia
Bradman Out For a Duck As NSW Storms to Shield Win
Big scoreline details players Bradman dismissed for a duck marking his fourth such innings. New South Wales chased dominance as South Australia posted 235 in the second innings, with NSW replying strongly. Wickets toppled by Grimmett and OReilly underline a tense Sheffield Shield contest.
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Sydney
Don Bradman
New South Wales
South Australis
Murabe
Plagtevon
South Australia
Nijsvike
Australia
Wits
Black Sheep of Party Contention Over Readmission
Adelaide caucus debates readmitting MP T T Edwards to Parliamentary Labor Party meetings. Some members oppose citing dissatisfaction, others favor his return arguing his position mirrors other expelled politicians. Details of the late afternoon discussion indicate divisions within the party.
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Adelaide
Hether
T. T. Edwards
Labor Party
Edwards
Arty
Faw
Baeray
Omy
Cauens
Nowiver
Edgwards
Hay
Durance Medlbourne and Others Sentenced for Escape
Back to Durance Medlbourne Twestley John King and James MacAlister received six months and ten months respectively at Sale Court for escaping from legal custody. They escaped Sale Gaol on Saturday and were recaptured last night after scaling the wall using garden hose and spikes.
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Medlbourne
Twestley
John King
James’ ‘MacAlister
Sale Court
Wea
Sale
Adventurous Girls Begin 1200 Mile Hike From Adelaide
Two pairs of hikers depart Victoria Square in Adelaide for a 1200 mile trek toward Sydney. Miss Somveg Borg, a US–born finals student, and Miss Pawn Kraowell, an opera singer from Eudunda, lead the party. They carry revolvers for safety with early reports noting security measures.
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Adelaide
Sydney
Somveg Borg
Pawn Kraowell
Eudunda
Whey
Victoria Square
Thrift Shows Steady Rise in Adelaide Deposits
Definitive signs of improved conditions in South Australia appear in banking data with the Savings Bank of South Australia reporting a net £121,994 rise in deposits over the past three months. State and Commonwealth Banks show steady growth from December through February, increasing total deposits to £20,896,694 in January then £20,883,237 in February, indicating ongoing savings strength.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Savings Bank of South Australia
Port Pirie Wolf Club elects officers unopposed
At the Port Pirie Wolf Club annual meeting the following officers were elected unopposed: captain B. Geddes, vice-captain Mrs R. N. Beck-Wild, secretary Mesdames L Tassie and R A Bursoyne. Committees were also formed with S Britt Winter and I Ni Skewes among others.
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Port Pirie Wolf Club Associates
Geddes
R. N- Beck- Wild
Britt Winter
Mesdames L
I. Tassie
R.A. Bursoyne
I. Ni Skewes
Brewster Brothers Face Court Over Jewellery Heist
In Melbourne City Court, William and Robert Brewster faced serious charges from a July to December spree. Robbery under arms and jewellery theft totals of £600 and £764 were alleged against them from a pawnbroker and two bank clerks. A contempt threat and remand followed outbursts from William, while Robert cried out accusing police of running the case.
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Melbourne
Willam Brewster
Robert Brewster
Robert Brewslep
William
Brewster
Bond
Robert
Colt
Pistol Hold Up At Moonee Ponds Theatre
Armed robbers bound gagged and blindfolded Moonee Ponds Theatre manager Harry Gyles at 1130 pm. They stole £5, keys, and other articles then used Gyles keys to enter the theatre and extract £483 from a safe before releasing him and driving away.
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Melbourne
Harry Gyles
Moonee Ponds Theatre
Insurance Act Proclamation Sets Effect Date
A proclamation issued today states the Insurance Act will operate from tomorrow. The notice specifies the act’s start date and applies to Canberra.
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Canberra
Insurance Act
Consolation Prize for 25 Or Mildren in Hungarian Family Contest
A fragmented clipping describes a Hungarian government competition awarding consolation prizes for the finest family. Mentions Frau Skiha winning a top prize of £90, with £5 for 35 children, and references to Del Nero and Zero in a dialog about warmth and regard for figures from history.
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Frau Skiha
Alhambra Theatre Tonight Presents Pivie Concert Orchestra
The Pivie Concert Orchestra led by Mr C P Muro performs its tenth program at Alhambra Theatre tonight. Selections include the Stra della and Oberon overtures, Rosd Matis, marches, songs from Viennese Nights, and Chinese Temple Garden. Support comes from soprano Aileen Newlyn, L A B Adelaide, and humorist Frank Parl. Box plan remains at Collins Store until six. The concert opens at eight.
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Pils
The
Pivie
Cainese Temple-Garden
Aileen Newlyn
L.A.B
Loyalty of wives wonderful says bachelor judge
London Monday. Mr Justice McCardie, the bachelor judge, urged the loyalty of wives to their husbands amid comments on the Cambridge Helen of Troy case. He pressed the other side of the picture, stating wives were often loyal when husbands face trouble, and discussed perjury in a Norfolk Assizes case involving a farmer and a wife who testified.
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London
Justice McCardis
Campridge
Ball
Omie
Lum and Brancester
Beft
Relief of Bondholders
Government concessions announced in Canberra aim to ease bondholders burden after last year’s obligation to convert holdings. The measures lower interest rates and provide relief to those affected by the debt arrangements.
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Canberra
Vanera
Etleve Ne Sessitous
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