Peter Stratford and the web of his romantic hoaxes
A tangled tale spots Peter Stratford in a pattern of deceit involving multiple women across Hollywood and New York. Key figures include Mrs Deresty Morton from New York who vanished, Defessy Matton and Elizabeth Rawland of Kansas City now in Hollywood, plus MissAlias Thompson of Hollywood.
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Estudos
Peter’ Stratford
Deresty
Morton
New Zea
York
Deresly
Ani
Tubereldoais
Strahford
Defessy Matton
Eidow
Bilzabeth Rawland
Kanes City
Hollywood
Tue
Péter
Otder Wowkat
3Tiss
Thompsdm
Holywood
Pater
siBtalians
Peter Strettard
Saelk
Peter
Batan
Maori Youth Maid In Service Three Months
A fragmented report mentions a Maori youth assigned as a maid in a household for a three month service period under AUOKL ARN Sunday. The text references a male worker and unclear dates, with notes about employment duration and living arrangements.
Australian Doctor Dies by Own Action in Australia inquest
London reports an inquest into the death of an Australian doctor found dead in Bishowe Street. Witnesses describe him as overworked and worried by professional demands and new rules for medical registration. He had consulted Dr Madden and Browne shortly before death, and was seen calm after an earlier agitated state, with a final remark of being done.
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Meenas
Medden
Poe
Madden
Browne
Tim
Lim
Silatte
Amd
Berlin Riots Report From Wireless Dispatches
Fragmentary wireless copy from Berlin notes unrest and cited observers including named figures such as Charles and Mackay. The piece references deaths and police warnings amid chaotic crowds as reporters describe events in the city.
Wigan Triumph Over Dewsbury In Wembley Final
Wigan defeated Dewsbury 9 to 2 in the Rugby League Cup final at Wembley before about 24 000 spectators. Sullivan starred with a brilliant try and decisive kicking, while Dewsbury’s best chances were thwarted by Wigan’s pace and defense. Gate receipts reached £5,000 with major contributions from North rivals. injury to Dewsbury’s star player worsened late in the match.
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Wengard
Fietory Ater
Dewsbury
Wembley Stadium
Wil Lod
Wireo
Sullivan
Davie
Ickme
Pat
Smperby
Sullt‘yl
Wisna
Yan
Kinaew
Wigan
Dawsbory
Kinnear
Hirst
English Cricket Match Summary From Fragmented OCR
English cricket score fragment shows Sarshinbs UBh for a number of wickets, Oldsaga Mitchall bowled by Be AN, Beaxland 13 and 0 for 6. Fendt F 438 for 6 wickets with Jauleld 7H and Hauianis 202 not out 5 for wickets. Sokets and Iago noted, Kent 287, Wossley 74, other incomplete figures.
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Younty
Sarshinbs Ubh
Saga
Mitchall
Bexland
Fendt
Pip Jauleld
Hauianis
Alows
Wal
Iago
Kent
I Wossley
Wicket style debate and score trends at London match
The report notes Hobbs praising new ale indicators and scorers while discussing test cricket standards. It references Gloucestershires 989 not out against Warwickshire and a 154 score by Sucrey, amid debate on the new leg before rule and its effect on innings and team totals.
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London
Hobbs
Yshamoud
Gloucester
Warwickshire
Coeser
New Cricket Rules and Surrey Bowler Spotlight
London reports highlight upplied service and new cricket rules with Shepherd of Surrey praised for zero wicket despite 60.0 A-ball controversy. Players discuss wicket touch, stumps entarzed, and batsmen guard. Gloucester white club notes W R Jiemmond continues with 60. Play as professional.
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London
Sunes ‘Shepherd
Surrey
D.w. Rule
Timber Deadlock at Yallourn Forces Shutdown
A muddled report from Melbourne outlines a timber industry dispute at Yallourn. Workers' banners and a halt in work are discussed as unions and employers clash over outcomes and production plans.
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Yallourn
Australian cricket tour decision and terms outlined
Sunday report from the Australian Board of Control states the Australian cricket team will tour England next year with 15 players leaving by a May departure. Each player to receive 2600 for the tour plus expenses. Payments may be withheld for irregularities. Players must not return to Australia within two years after the tour and all members face strict conduct rules. The tour’s manager and treasurer to be appointed.
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Crick
Gomtcol
England
Womsish
Orford
Mugen Ud
Wal
Olteiais
Board of Control
Eepork
Weithhold
Priel
Iretam
Australis
Australia
Mayer
Myland
Evicket
Tegelwo
Maust
Persion
Reparations Delegates Move Toward Compromise
Wireless London reports on an Allied conference where delegates discuss reparations proposals. The text notes tentative approval by British and Japanese delegates, while American and Asian participants show varied support. The French delegate M Moreau responds as talks hinge on a missile-related reparations stance, with Belgian and Brecht lists referenced as unsettled.
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London
Germany
Naeuphba
Air
Young
Aia
Grolion
Lave
Ssr
M. Moreau
Beri
Boxing Kangaroo Arrives in Britain Delights East End
A pompous but lively account describes an Australian boxing kangaroo, reportedly the world’s youngest champ, arriving in Britain after training in the East End. Owner Mr Wyfobre, an Australian insurance agent, claimed to have caught him as a joey and trained him to weight around 13 stone.
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United Service
London
Dieputeu
Australia
East End
Auagsle
Georges Carpentier
Wyfobre
Australien
Collision With Train Strikes Melbourne Sunday
A major collision occurred in Melbourne today when a tram collided with a vehicle. Among the injured are Erin Hlomfeld, 12, Geetrnite Whitworth, 24, and Phylis Daley. Jellas and Clement Wirlan sustained injuries as emergency crews responded.
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Melbourne
Victoria Parsile
Erin” Hlomfeld
Enark
Geetrnite “Whitworth
Woten Tose
Shock
Sorgent Jellas
Phylis Daley
Shawk
Clement Wlrlan
Do Away With Noise Inventions for New York District
A garbled OCR fragment discusses efforts to eliminate disagreeable sounds in a material district of New York. The text references noise reduction aims and mentions "mousy tmrons" and pullers, but the passage is severely corrupted and difficult to interpret.
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Maerial
Ruw York
Fragmented OCR News Item Prompts Obscure Jazz London Scene
An unreadable OCR fragment references London jazz, a bedtime story, and a list of names and numbers. Details are garbled, but the piece appears to hint at a performance or cultural event with scattered dates, locations, and people, not clearly legible.
Unknown Sailor Aims For Atlantic Race Challenge
An aged navigator named Thomas Liptoms, associated with the Royal Ulster Yacht Club, eyes a bold Atlantic crossing to face New York Yacht Club on Hook course for the Americas Cup. His emerald boat and seasoned crew aim to prove skill despite age.
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Sie
Thomas
Liptoms
Woyal- Ulster Yachtblub
Amonjcd
Zggbt
Shamboak
Su Thome
Kuens Wyergreen
Iko
Sregald
Britain
Fragmentary Crime and Hospital Notes From A Distant Record
The readable fragments describe a hospital setting and public fundraising efforts, naming notables and place hints such as a town, a hospital, and Benevolent funds. The text hints at soldiers and charitable activities, with unclear dates or specific events due to corrupted OCR. No clear outcomes or actions can be confirmed from the fragments.
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eSihoadiga
Itistord
Ulm
Loyalists Assaulted During Timed Barricade Clash
Police form large plainclothes squads at Newtown to quell a violent confrontation. Two men were arrested after a long stand and a patrols sweep shut down timber yards within minutes.
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Dean
Rain totals put 62 points in the region
Weather records show 62 points of rainfall from late night to last night, with measures near 38 points at dawn and 24 points during the night, indicating a heavy weekend onset and persistent showers.
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Port Parle
Makina
Portrait Painters Attack Fashion In Royal Academy Critique
The article reports a critique by a writer from United Services London accusing portrait painters of failing to capture modern dress accurately. It highlights specific painted figures, including Captain Oswald Burkey and Augustus Johns, noting poorly fitted garments and stiff collars as eye sores while arguing that the canvas lacks effect due to omitted details. The critique portrays a broader dissatisfaction with contemporary portraiture in relation to style and attire.
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United Services London
Baturdsy
Addine
Searecent
Inpols
Oswald B
Augustus’ Johns
Willam Osgen
Neville Chauiberiain
Garapueli
Taslae
Rejoinder on Tosaw Jacket Payment Dispute
Fragmentary letters discuss a jacket error and related payments. Names such as Green and Kiam appear in a terse exchange about responsibility and the writer’s concern over the settlement. The text is garbled but centers on a disputed misposted payment.
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Wrone
Sis Wits
Kiam
Green's
Cishlone
Iy Sees
May Day Observance in Melbourne Draws Rallies
A Melbourne May Day event featured a parade and speeches by MLAs including Mr George Denil and Ms. Davitsom. Workers called for a 48 hour week, opposition to capitalist systems, and the formation of a state-owned economy under workers control, with resolutions urging international solidarity and anti-war stance.
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Melbourne
Bourne
Evith
Pana
Tneya Bank
Frink Brenpany
Austrasia
George Denil
OW Savo
Bruce
Phinee
Joln Brawa
Tod Lavon
Sush
Ms. Davitsom
Widenar Tlinker
Lyat
Mp Cocket
Kew
Ate Sapaes
Mtr Urotls
Tudee Tak
Qwho
Sinoer Workers
Syho
Gelling i
Crolté
Keane
Federal Court
Am Spplisalou
Australie
Ponald Cameron Euld
Mora Linaniza
Suviaty
Sur
Ambersris Auction Sparks Rumor in Auckland District
A fragmentary report notes valuable find near Auckland where the Subritzky brothers sold a piezo of ambersris weighing 274 iba at Dangers. Details are unclear as handwriting errors cloud specifics of time and outcome.
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Auckland
Sundilywo
Subritzky
Ambersris
Canberra Commission Faces Legal Standstill
The Federal Capital Commission is deemed not legally in existence due to a flaw in the act. Shinay Dr. Watson defeated for the parilion third, with Rat as eminent counsel. A High Court decision may be needed and Parliament might convene a special session to resolve the matter.
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Canberra
Shinay Dr. Watson
High Court
Antazonisie
Lzgiv
Youth Shot In Shoulder After Paddock Gun Incident
Fragmentary report from Melbourne indicates a youth shot during a gun accident in a paddock. It notes a revolver discharged while two youths, including Joe Carter, were examining it. one youth injured in the shoulder. Further details unavailable.
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Melbourne
Sanday Ca
Robert
Sultar
New Isrkat
Joe Carter
Melee At Melbourne Stadium Ends With Three Arrests
Reported clash among spectators led to three arrests amid chaotic football folk gathering in Melbourne. Police halted violence as officers restrained individuals including two named officers and several bystanders. Further details unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
White Wings and the Australian sailing voyage saga
A fragmented report details the White Wings era racing cargo ships and the battle between sailing ships and steam power. It mentions the Grace and Mary voyage, Tasmanian journalist A J Villiers, and the 1987 Australian sailing interests, with notes on ships, routes, captains, and ports from Sydney to Queenstown and beyond.
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Crise
George
Totten
Giao Sass
Healrice
Lawhill Fem
Alistealig Ta Boptana
Aid
A. J. Villiers
Abawr
England
Villiers
Naval
Villiew
Melbourne
Bourmatiss
Herman Gadlis Jehane
Lincoky
Teaving
Sydney
Queenstown
Hetyreen
Baraue Perens
Anc
Dour
Walmouth
South African cricketers clash with Leicester side
A damaged report from London describes a cricket match where South African players faced Leicester. Highlights include Shipman scoring 54 and Dawson 58 as South Africa posted 208 runs. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a county game with notable performances.
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Unite
Ondon
Letepier
Santh
Lelarstershine
Homie
Shipman
Awson
Africa Instiyso Eyighets
Canadian Davis Cup team selected for first round matches
Canada names its Davis Cup squad led by Avillard and Dr Mireet Ramule with Arthuridm among the 10 players chosen to face the United States in the first round. Tie starts in May 46 at Non iegalv, with Stites as an opponent.
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Avillard
Mireet Ramule
Arhuridm
Can da
Fie Dnitea
St Non Iegalv
Davie Cup Trials Dimmed by Poor Play in Awerigin Meet
Report cites limited competition at the Davie Cup trials with dimmed prospects for Servi in the Awerigin Davis event. Detented Hem and Sok show tentative form as participants struggle to advance.
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Davis
Prince George at Royal Academy sparks wartime art debate
Fragmented OCR notes describe Prince George at the Royal Academy amid discussions of wartime sculpture and commemorative works. References to imperial museum displays, cavalry imagery, and memorial pieces hint at a national reflection on the Great War and artistic responsibilities.
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Flayal Academy
Navy
Prince George
Ventouseman
Anedérix smioVie
Fmarch
Jorkayad
Wu Pepple
palaGnesscof
Boies
Msualiaing
Lord Pluniars
Perselmel
Reanhdad
Margy-sot-Salisbury
Istiop
Canterbury
Athens
Canberra Deputation for Port Augusta Railway Review
The Canberra deputation led by Lacey urged the Prime Minister to modify imperial migration and labour clauses to aid the Port Augusta railway project. The Prime Minister expressed sympathy but cited limited funds. a conference with the States was promised and a decision to expedite shelving and relocation was discussed amid calls for government subsidies.
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We Lacey
Mlg
Miniser
Mary Pirie
Drude
Bruce
Adelaide
Buller
Lacey
Commansy Sith
Port Piste
Dance to Continue as Evening Event Extends
The Australian club hosts an euchre and dance evening with plans to continue the program into the night. Attendance is encouraged for a lively session featuring social games and music.
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Wang
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Nad” Deen
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Kangaroo
Ofa Jazz
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Henpogin
Leicester
Ganada
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