Alleged Bomb Plot At Glebe Petrol Depot
Milton William Orr and Ellison faced allegations in Glebe Court that Orr connected with an oil firm proposed tapping a rival’s mains and causing a petrol depot to explode. Girdham claimed a dynamite bomb was prepared and rolled toward an Independent Oil Company site. The case adjourned to Thursday.
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Sydney
Glebe Court
Milton William Orr
Ellison
Girdham
Orr
Oil Company
Independent Oil Company
Glebe
Barbarous penalties in Vic tor Stump case persists
In a Victorian General Session today Mr Garman Kb noted a fine of LDU and one month lodged for embezzlement in a megat totery. A man in Violin received £200 and six months jail. The judge reduced Slamp's fine to £10 and commuted the sentence to imprisonment.
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Melhodrne
Victor Stump
Waaimst
LDU
Garman Kb
Gaurtar (Genera
Hat” Ynyonr
Mowl
Slamp
Petrol Enquiry to Examine Petrol Prices in Royal Commission
In Canberra today Mr J G Latham acting Prime Minister told the House of Representatives that the Royal Commission on Petrol will have terms of reference including a full inquiry into wholesale and retail petrol selling prices.
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Canberra
Beasley
House of Representatives
J. G. Latham
Royal Commission On Petrol
Fewer Births and Deaths Highlight Declines in Melbourne
Melbourne reports record low births and deaths with heart disease the leading killer. Marriage rate rises slightly though sugar prices drag the index as January shows a 23 point drop and a 6.7 percent fall since September.
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Melbourne
Tinsday
Vietarie
Canberra adjournment debate on unemployment and housing
In Canberra on Tuesday Mr Blakeley moved to adjourn the House of Representatives to discuss unemployment in the Commonwealth territory. He said people were being threatened with eviction for missed housing payments. The gag was applied and the motion was defeated.
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Canberra
Blakeley
House of Representatives
Commonwealth ‘Territory
Ottawa agreement boosts Melbourne meat jobs, exports rise
In Melbourne the Ottawa agreement is linked to more men employed at Footscray works with 595 workers this year versus 371 last year. The report notes a surge in Australian meat exports, with exports of mutton fivefold higher than last February and lamb exports doubling to tripling, reflecting the agreement's impact.
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Melbourne
Ottawa
W. Anglish
Incar
Austalia
Crystal Brook Guild Holds Combined Meeting and Events
The Crystal Brook Methodist Guild held its annual meeting in the Methodist Hall with a afternoon program. Mrs W F Nicholls won a competition and Miss Richards won a treasure hunt. Musical items by Miss Venning and others followed with officers and committee members listed. Progress noting the shoot carnival day raised over four pounds. room prizes across Kookaburra Watlle Gumnut Waralan totals 3,448 2,838 2,520 2,029.
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Crystal Brook Methodist Guild
Methodist Hall
W. F. Nicholls
Kookaburra
Watlle
Gumnut
Waralan
Boy sticks to tale of mischief and mishap
Dorothy sobs as Billie explains how a blow to the head with a mysterious object occurred. Mother scolds Billie calling him a naughty boy while Billie claims the incident was caused by someone else.
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Dorothy
Oll
Billie
Mother
Mumsay
Isolation fees debate ends with conference urged
Local Board of Health votes to meet town doctors to discuss isolation hospital fees owed by the council. Debate centers on rising charges, Government help, and possible reduced admissions, with the mayor and Dr. Coffey urging a government conference to ease the burden.
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Artes
Board of Health
Gr. Coffey
Coffey
Lince
Gr. Cockburn
Gr. Gookburn
Cockburn
Pirie
Close Call for Oil Depot Fire at Newport
A strong wind fanned a grass fire near Newport threatening the Newport Oil Company depot. Twenty two tanks lay within a quarter mile as pools of tar and oil fed the flames. Local workers battled the blaze, the advancing flames nearing the Bremen position at times.
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Melbourne
Newport
Newport Oil Company
Bremen
Australian Music Arc: Melbourne Arbitral Hearing on Pay for Musicians
Victorian Broadcasting Commission officials report the arbitration hearing over music pay scales for symphony dancers and musicians. They state higher pay attracts overseas orchestras but also supports local talent, while funding limits impact auditions and positions. The hearing remains unfinished.
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Melbourne
Mwesdiy
Musiniss
Glosva
Hiv
Susteuilan Broadcaxting Commission
Arbitration Capel
Briter Lalenl
India
Aelage
Alent
Main
Free Matinee At Austral Theatre For The Mountain Film
The city offers a unique invitation to see The Maid of the Mountain free of charge at 10 30 tomorrow morning. Mayor and mayoress Mr and Mrs Threadgold will attend as Pirie Theatres lends Austral Theatre to the effort. About 1200 people are expected to attend this charity showing for those unable to pay usual admission.
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Pirie Theatres
Austral Theatre
Threadgold
le Janis
Pirie
Pirle Theatres
Runaway Engine and Trucks Kill Driver on Auckland Bridge
A Wilton Coal Company freight train runaway in Auckland caused a fatal crash. The engine and six trucks rolled six miles down a steep incline and broke apart on the bridge. Driver William McLean was killed as the engine struck the creek below. no guard was aboard.
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Auckland
Wilton Coal Company
William — McLean
Foreman Charged With Theft In Adelaide Court
Adelaide Tuesday. George Rigg foreman of Cabra was charged at Adelaide Police Court with stealing 665 pounds 10 shillings from the South Australian Farmers' Union between November 29, 1932 and March 9. He reserved his defence and was committed for trial amid allegations of prior thefts and related credit slips.
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Adelaide
George Rigg
Cabra
South Australian Farmers’ Union
Aig
Nook Mee
Employers Seek Longer Hours and Lower Wages for Clerks
A new log of wreck and comdi- tions submitted to the commercial clerk's wages board today shows employers seeking substantial wage reductions from 14 to 25 percent and also requesting longer hours.
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Melbourne
Commercial Clerk's Wages Board
Crystal Brook Golf Club Associates Meet Reports Winners
The annual meeting of Crystal Brook Golf Club associates notes eight inter club matches with four wins two losses and two halved. A grade trophy goes to Mrs H J Frith and A grade championship to Mrs W L Munday. Officers elected include Mrs A E Thomas captain and Miss E Dunsford treasurer.
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Assoniate
Crystal Brook Golf Clu
B. Dunsford
H. J. Frith
K. Forgan
W. L. Munday
E. Forgan
A. E. Thomas
B. Robinson
E. “Dunsford
Hf. Heaslip
D. J. Corry
B. Weston
N. Buttfield
Hy McDonald
Agela
Birth Concealed Case Ends With Acquittal for Farmer
Stamey Miller, a 44 year old farmer from Ferndale near Warragul, faced murder charges after an alleged concealment of a birth and disposal of a body. The court acquitted him but jailed him for two years on related offenses.
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Melbourne
Stamey Miller
Ferndale
Warragul
Alleged Fraudulent Conversion Stateman Charged in Adelaide
Alexander Heron a Glensig state taxation clerk aged 42 appeared at Adelaide Polles Court on Tuesday charged with fraudulent conversion of five pounds worth of income tax stamps.
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Adelaide
Tuesda
Mexander Heron
Glensig
Adelaide Polles Court
South Australian trade revives as February bulletin shows gains
February statistics indicate renewed commerce in South Australia with higher deposits in Savings and Trading Banks, more marriages, rising motor car registrations, increased electricity sales, and stronger railway revenue. Savings Bank deposits reached £21,878,275, trading bank deposits at December quarter £22,299,387, and weekly trading bank clearings averaged £1,987,252.
Amusement Tax on Ladies Tickets Set in Perth Court
A Perth Local Court Magistrate ruled that racing clubs must pay amusement tax on free ladies tickets issued to members. The case involved Tuttersalls Club, which sought £7407 in tax from 300 ladies tickets issued last year, with the department contending tickets to members were taxable as a custom not exempt.
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Perth
J. F. McMillan
McMillan
Tuttersalls Club
Womellings Weld
Licensee Rejects Log Alice Springs Granite Gold Rush War
The Allen Springs hotel bar and store became gathering places for hundreds of winners during the Granites gold rush and were declared nine k by the Australian Workers Union branch. The action follows the serving of a notice at the hotel which the licensee Mrs Kilgariff rejected.
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Alice Springs
Allen Springs
Inal
Ulstarred Granites
North Austaat
Australian Workers Union
Jos
Liensee
Kilgariff
Australian Delegation Named for Geneva Labor Conference
The Australian delegation to the International Labor Conference at Geneva is completed with Mr. T Maughan as employers' delegate Mr A Wallis as workers' delegate and Messrs J McLaren and A Heat as government representatives.
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Canberra
Geneva
T. Maughan
A. Wallis
Messrs. J. McLaren
A. Heat
Earth tremors felt in Gunning New South Wales
Further severe tremors were experienced in Gunning New South Wales on Tuesday. Residents grew alarmed by the ongoing tremors with increasing prevalence and extent reported in the area.
Adelaide Children’s Hospital Pirie Council Funding Note
A fragment from a Pirie Council entry outlines annual funds for the Adelaide Children’s Hospital totaling £22 to aid Misia Howie and Souvalescent Hota. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Pirie
Misia Ee A Howie
Hota
Senaghene
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Girdhamt
Victoria
MR. Blakeley
James Wrychell
Western Australia
Crystal Brook
Methodist Guild
Jesnes
Cr. Cockburn
Gr. Atwell
Dey
Jeanes
Walling Wall
Jerusalem
USIC
Commission In Defence
S.A. Farmers’ Union
Callaghan
Roseworthy Agricultural Galfers
Crystal Brook Associates
Johnston
West
Adelaide Children’s Hospital
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