Kidnapping Case Involving Bourke Disappearance
A man named Bourke was allegedly abducted from Mim motel on March 9 and held in a shed near Hindley Street after being stripped and robbed of £24 on a train March 5. He was freed after being placed in a cart and dumped on Hindley Street. Police doubt the ransom tale, noting he was not harmed beyond hip soreness from sleeping on brick. The case, linked to James Nolan, was adjourned to Monday. investigators continue inquiries into Bourke’s disappearance.
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Maren 9
Mim
Hortera Street
Hindley Street
N[il
Bourke
James Nolan
Bourke Bn
Investige Bourke
Boneke
Rourke
MURDER INQUEST AT BAIRNSDALE NAMES GORDON LINK
In Bairnsdale an inquest into the deaths of Richard Cie suelila and Catherine his wife heard that fingerprint evidence matched George Eric Gordon who is charged with the Glemenia murder. Detectives noted blood spots on Gordon’s clothes and found 16 £ 4 notes hidden behind a sketch board along with 42 £ 40 notes damp. Gordon claimed possession of the money for a long time. The hearing was adjourned to Monday.
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Melbourne
Bairnsdale
Richard Ciesuelila
Catherine
del. Martin
George Eric Gordon
Det
Piggot
Gordon
Det. Jones
Gordon Low
Cedek
Tie
Unemployed Fund Plan Mentioned in Melbourne Session
A Melbourne session discusses an unemployed workers insurance bill. The proposal outlines a fund named and criteria for payments to unemployed individuals. The text references government ministries and a parliamentary session, with ongoing questions about funding and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Flight Plans For Light Monoplane Entered In Royal RAF Notes
United Service reports Wing-Commander T Manning of ew South Wales now second in command at Uxbridge contemplates a 4 lone flight with a Westland Widgeon light monoplane. The craft, woolen winged with metal frame, weighs 450 lb empty and carries 210 lb for pilot and passenger. Maximum speed 400 mph, cruising 88 mph, with extra tanks enabling longer range for a potential solo flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
Britain
Australia
Astonishing split of near nova Pietoria draws expert debate
United Services reports from the Union Observatory Buenos Aires? Johannesburg? detail expert opinion on a dramatic division of the near nova Pietoria. Greenwich observers note a possible 4distension or 0.5 second light event implying vast distances, with theories ranging from two collapsing bodies to a single nova revealing two distinct stars.
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United Servics
London
Weeansdey
Union Observatory
Mohannesburg
Nova Pietoria
Crommelin
Uepts
Cpa
Greenwich Observatory
Creim- Welln
Tleacupe
Judgunesbure
Ana Metta
Herbert Turner
Aetronomy
Oxford University
Victoria Park Meeting Preview Attracts Wide Races
At Victoria Park on Saturday a mixed turf meeting features a star studded card with Jules Jordan and Yassmin among contenders. Notable runners include Bowt tran Rock Vault Phidian and Golden Aureole while the crowd expects intense rivalry in the Port and Oaklank Cup events.
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Chem Hill
Victoria Park
Jules Jordan
Bowttran
Athens
Maiuuet
Lesher
Sistinetty
Ma Tong
Miahl
Andy
Weem
Kellldie
Oulram
Lonper
Barrier
Tilllo
Hurdles and Odds Mark Odd Trackcard Schedule
Runners listed for 12.43 hurdles with names Horthgay Adit and others. Trials at 1.20 vault and 1.35 at Richmond Park First Division Opera Queen of Golden Aureole. Races at 2.30 Richmond Park Second Division Yassmin Alternation. Includes Welter Water Pistol Tatiana and other entries.
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Iichmond Park
Opera Queen of Golden ‘Aureole
Ichmond Park
Yassmin
Germanys Real Desire for Disarmament Debate
Wireless dispatch discusses Germany not truly desiring disarmament and opposing external claims of hidden motives. The writer argues disarmament must be pursued honestly to counter misinterpretation and maintain faith in peace, despite the League of Nations struggle.
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Siresemsam
Ben Epeseh
League of Ni
League
Debate Over Circuit and Insolvency Court at Port Pirie
Deputation seeks to establish a Circuit and Insolvency Court in Pirie with a new courthouse. Government replies finances prevent action now. Mayor and counsel press for timely decision, recalling Gladstone precedent and local cases as context.
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Port Plele
Comdan
Aso
Pirie
Wrnten
Fov
Park Pirie
J. Gedden
Nealvency
Fe B
Montriog
Nuanees
Caircuit
Piri
Witzwerald
Erannauy
Havernivenh
Chirstie
Regan
Gladstone
Bitte
Dirletiy
Sweeney
Creu
Gladstony
Fenty
Carrio
Unclear OCR: Prohibition Era Notice Unverified
Fragmentary OCR notes allege political actors fired related officials to aid two parties and harvest a disputed sum of £209000, details unclear due to unreadable source text.
Hughes and Hinkler Spar Over Australian Tone
Melbourne reports a heated exchange as Sir W M Hughes and aviator Bert Hinkler clash over remarks about Australians abroad. The Italian Consul-General Groscardi condemns the conduct as childish and discourteous, urging respect for other powers while defending dignity at the same time.
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Melbourne
Bert Hinkler
Queenaland
Perth
Hallana
Adelaide Water Supply Plan Outlined by Engineer
Adelaide Public Works Committee heard Hydraulic Engineer U. L. Bellamy present a five year scheme to improve the city water system. The plan calls for an additional storage reservoir three service reservoirs two links and a feeder main. Total cost estimated at £864,630 to serve the projected population in 195%.
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Adelaide
Public Works Committee
U1. E. Bellamy
Hydiraulic
Lanka
Mitcham Tragedy Accused Testifies in Court
Melbourne Thursday Mitcham murder trial continues with the accused Klelmert giving detailed evidence. He states he got blood on his clothes while attempting to fit the woman after discovering her. The jury will visit the scene of the tragedy.
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Melbourne
Mitcham
Klelmert
Polo Tournament Ade Iola Resumes Final Melrose Cup Match
The Iola tournament resumed today for the Melrose Cup final. Goulburn and Wales clashed with Wales scoring 15 goals and Ade Lid Ay goals noted in the late match summary.
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Adelaiie
Goulburn
Wales
Adelide Ay
Railways Minister denies shorter week plan abandoned
The Minister for Railways denied that the government abandoned the shorter week retrenchment proposal. He said short time working was impossible as workers refused to participate, leading to further job losses in the Victorian Railways.
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Melbourne
TunmesiiMe
Ienden
Car Crash on Alexander Street Ends With No Injuries
A Whippet car driven by Greek resident Mr. W Mourikakis swerved into an electric light post near the Central Hotel corner on Alexander Street. Five occupants escaped harm though the radiator mudguard and fore-carriage suffered. The vehicle reportedly collided as the driver inadvertently pressed the accelerator. Insurance coverage was not mentioned.
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Nema
Alexander Street
W. Mourikakis
Central Hotel
Movrikakis
Alexander Streat
Florence
Chrysler
HL Tapp
Rolliston
Maurikakis
Boy Struck and Killed by Train at Crossing
A six year old boy named Keanath Flan faced severe injuries after his foot became wedged in a guard rail while crossing the railway. Companions and a frightened crowd tried to release him before an approaching electric train arrived. The driver reported the incident and the boy died, marking a tragic accident.
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Servier
London
Keanath
Tie Ural
Ken Hesh
Twa
Agriculture research plane expedition to New Guinea
United States Department of Agriculture launches an aeroplane expedition piloted by Richard Peek to seek primitive sugarcane varieties for expeditionary use. The mission, tied to Smithsonian work on Nassau race, departs New York Saturday, stops in Washington and San Francisco before shipment to Australia.
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United Service
Washington
New Guinea
United States Department of Agricature Tt
Richard Peek
Mathews Sterling
Smithsonian Institute
Nassau
New York
Fh. W. Brandes
Department of Aeroculture
San Francisco
Australia
Life on Other Worlds Warns Of Extraterrestrial Life
Dr Henry Norri Russel of Princeton declares before University of California students that life probably exists on Mars and may extend to hundreds of thousands of other worlds. He says living beings likely advanced billions of years beyond humans and that many unknown worlds could host thousands or even billions of planets.
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Los Angeles
University of Galiifornia
Henry Norri Russel
University of Princetown
Mars
British boxing revival sparks 64 contenders at Meare Hall
Wireless dispatch reports a Britain revival with 64 entrants for bouts at Meore Hall. The heavyweight final saw J. O'Driscoll outpoint Lieut. P. Capper, who had traveled from India to defend for Olympic selection.
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Wireless
Lonon
Booth
J. O'Driscoll
Britain
Capper
Lieut Courtis
O'Driscall
Gapper
Ong
Drowned in Tank at Gaza Police Find Body
In Adelaide on Thursday early last night Mrs. Carrie Chapman aged 32 escaped from the Enfield receiving home. Her body was found in an underground tank at Gaza at 10 oclock this morning. The wooden covering had been dislodged and the body retrieved after a nightlong search by Constable Golding and others. The body was removed to the morgue in a police ambulance for report.
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Adelaide
Carrie Chapan
Gaza
A. Forrester
North Eass Toad
Chapman
Constable Golding
Walkerville
Seus
Eoraner
Misspelled ticker tale as stock tale grows wild
New York police arrest Walter Preston for alleged misdealing as the stock market boom drives prices higher. Authorities say the man used aliases and fake statements to lure investors while millions of dollars shift on Wall Street during 1921 to 1928. Records indicate the NYSE saw dramatic price rises and widespread speculation amid the era’s flashy fortunes.
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iBmea
New York
Ile Belloying
Generous Gift Considered for Playground Recreator
A deputation from the Children's Playgrounds Committee, including Mrs J Betehitord and D J Guin, met C H Woodward to seek a wireless recreator for the playground. Woodward promised to consult directors, who later offered to donate the recreator, valued at about 95 pounds, while noting the project must remain self supporting after four years.
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J. Betehitord
D. Jh. Guinmow
C. H. Woodward
Genere
BAS
Wireles
Gummow
Woodward
von Diveskors
Whittaker Convicted of Manslaughter in Sydney
Mxander Whittaker was found guilty yesterday of the manslaughter of his wife. He received a two month imprisonment sentence today. The judge said he would not be justified in releasing Whittaker under the Penal Offenders Act.
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Sydney
Thurway
Mxander Whittaker
Whittake
Gippsland Floods Cut Communications Across East Regions
Flooding in East Gippsland disrupts vast areas with Hooded rivers, damaging maize crops and severing links between Bruthen, Orbost, and Gippsland towns. Emergency messages report two men summoned in Yorkshire for assistance amid widespread damage and isolation.
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Melbourne
East Gippsland
Bruthen
Orbost
Geo
Turmoil at Amoy as anti-Japanese unrest escalates
Intense unrest in Amoy as thousands of Chinese and Formosans clash over a landed cargo from a Japanese ship. Chinese authorities deploy armed troops to disperse rioters while Japanese sailors from warships in the harbor are reported to have torn down a Chinese flag. Pickets are released and overall tension remains high.
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United Service
Rong Wong
Anwy
Crane accident injures worker at building site in Sydney
A construction site on Pity Street today saw a crane hoisting a stretcher to aid an injured man on the ground below. Kenneth Flakes reportedly suffered a head injury when a hammer-like tool fell several floors, causing a fall to the ground. He was rushed to hospital with a fractured leg and other injuries.
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Sydney
Mhureday
Ambujaner
Pity Street
Kenneth Flakes
Chester Hill Outrage Traced to Sydney Inquiry
Police at Goulburn questioned a man connected with an alleged assault at Chester Hill. Detectives have interviewed about 100 men as they pursue the case involving an abducted girl near the crime scene and plan to bring the suspect to Sydney for further questioning.
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Sydney
Goulburn
Uh Roeen
Oma
Tee
Taxing the Unmarried at Nationalist Conference
Sydney report says a motion at the Nationalist conference urged a bachelor tax as a proposal to raise funds. Canning condemned bachelors as pitiful and pathetic, framing the debate as a social issue amid fevered discussion.
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Sydney
Canning ‘Chatywood
Toll of Cancer in New South Wales Deaths Reach 22 770
Statistics released show New South Wales recorded 22 770 deaths in the first year with cancer alone accounting for 2 212 deaths the highest single cause. The long list of racing names and odds appears as noisy OCR remnants embedded in the report.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Metal Markets Adelaide Prices From March 28 Report
The Australian Mines and Metals Association shares March 28 quotations for Lowston Metal Exchange Imbible. Prices include Capper standard spot at 73 1/2 to 61 1k, three months up 2/6, and various terms for electroistic, Spolter, and Silver standard. Forward and cash terms show minor changes or unchanged rates. detailed figures cover tonnages and delivery months.
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Adelalie
Australiag Mines and Metals Association
Lowston Metal Exchange
Vorec
Gilver
Weather Notes From Adelaide Weekly Report
Weather Bureau Adelaide reports week ended with fine weather in Foula Australia and a weak anticylonic system. A monsoon trough increased across the interior as a low pressure crossed the state on Saturday and Sunday with widespread rain and heavy thunderstorms southeast of Copley. Heavy falls were noted in eastern districts, with notable totals at Broken Mill and Par Ma, while rainfall extended into New South Wales and Victoria. The region then dried quickly for the rest of the week.
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Tis Weather Bureau
Adelaide
FouIa Australia
Monsoota
Copley
Mroken Mill
Par Ma
AL Blimman
New South Wales
Victoria
Laura Races at Langs Cup Meeting Easter Monday
Excellent Airlie will race in the Langs Cup meeting on Easter Monday with acceptances listing hurdle and flying handicap entries. Notable names include Pistol Danger Mullud Ben Broughton Aldythy Hocus Gadde and Lord Archie among others, shaping a competitive program.
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Airlie
Moun Bleeehmor
Fishting Sige
Pistol Danger
Mullud
He'e Mie
Bil Capitan
My Shint
Ben Broughton
Aldythy
Hocus Gadde
Downs Look
Commercial items and prices listed for Adelana market segment
A fragment from Adelana market listings shows priors and prices for dairy products, poultry, vegetables, and staples. Items include butter, creamery products, poultry weights, geese, onions, and potatoes with scattered figures such as 1-92, 12), 4/85, and 11% figures.
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Adelana
Sandford
Ci 'Y Teparks
Hilter—holvest Tvs
Bole
Linu
Ehreso
Omib
George Farmer
Neat
Abyss Varmer
Geo. Farmer
Gen Farmer
Sro
Newark triple murder shocks city as home burned
In Newark New Jersey police probe a chilling triple murder. Frank Warren president of the Newark Chamber of Commerce his wife and their son were killed with the home set on fire. An autopsy shows butler marks on all three bodies and jewels were found among the ashes. Motive remains a mystery.
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Bernice
Newark
S.J
Frank Warren
Newark Chamber of Commerce
Mad landlord seizes Brixton houses in riot attempt
London report says William Allery used force to seize two Brixton homes and barricade Wheely to deter visitors. He demanded rents from tenants claiming forged certificates prove his ownership and boasted of collecting large sums, prompting police intervention as crowds gathered.
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United Service
London
William Allery
Brixton
Alrry
Allery
Island Murders 155 Awaiting Trial Sydney
A garbled Sydney report notes 135 motives alleged in a case involving Mr Bell and Cadet Ogacer. Seven have 49 rare birds, eluding the chief Norlu, who is accused as one of the ringleaders, with two others described as unknown.
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Sydney
Thuredey
Tulagi
Bell
Ogacer Bities
Norlu
Alu
Dlek
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Unemployed Fund
Iaversors Hashese Pleat Dlyiason
Longworthy
Leahoim
A. Wolvernor
Hanticap
Isecond
Mndenda
Naseem
Tatiara
Germany
Pir
Justies
Taga
MR. W. M. Hughes
MR. Hinkler
Victorian Railways
Prests' Ltd
Ur Poar
Omild
Agriculture Research
American Aeroplane Project
Boxing IN
Wall Street
Mito
Slab, and
Playerou
Impmeor
Gippsland
Yorkshire
Amoy
Chester Hill
Barney Spring
Carmatrophie
Pistol Barrel
Fanting Mac
Mount Biecehmore
Spinfex
Pista
Dodner
Some Pride
E Capitan
Mullar
Ron Broughton
Aldyni
Mana
White Belle
Mentmore
Stuggard
Ballagh Gratalwyne Auralite
Wrall Li
Gari Trenton
Bob
Aldyth
Master Bob
I. Coowie
Anti
Quartus
Stewart
Sebway
Ere
Praar
Metal Markets
Weather Notes
Nortern
Furrow
Brockcreak
Far Nord
Blimnan
North “West
Nort East
Prom
Yunis
Broken Mill
Upper North
Stockport
Lyndon
Pialaa
Gover
Mount Lofty Manges
Teatres Gully
Spencer
Quilt
Poate Port
River Alurray
Palnia
Overland Corner
Ington Arty
South
Fast
Partita
Laura
Antope
Buburnia
Sentinel
Arlile
Normarte
Luck
Lord Archie
Meutmury
the Stuggant
Earl Trenton
Wynners
Filer
Win
Laura Cup
Tis
Mina Fins
Saale
Anloye
Bubaraia
Goeptisa
Daee
Blosars
Commercial
Jersey
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