Torrens Murder Mystery Arrest in Adelaide Case
Police arrested a former suspect linked to a Torrens murder case in Adelaide after a weeks long inquiry. Witnesses and associates were questioned as investigators pursued motive and timeline, with a post mortem finding no bullet wound and signs of wounds suggesting multiple blows.
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Sonple
Lathas
Balldosical Laboratory
Adelaide
Waaphaly
Dey Hall Alien Acariilive
Tinse Ff
Simon Maady
Western Australia set to secede over grants bill
In Canberra on Tuesday the Western Australian member, Mr Gregory, attacked the Commonwealth Grants Bill during its second reading. He said the Prime Minister believed a token payment would quell public hostility. He insisted WA would secede if the issue remains unresolved.
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Canberra
Gregory
W.A
Western Australia
Mr. Gregory
Not Practicable Declared at International Labour Conference
Mee JG Latham, attorney for the Australian delegation, said the International Labour Conference had been instructed to adopt slow and cautious measures. He noted the nations must agree to a binding pact on limits and working conditions, with Michealla joining an international agreement if broad consensus formed.
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Laber Gunferenes
Workinesek
Mustela
Niles
Ams
Michealla
Port Pirie Savings Bank manager returns from leave
Mr H J Cattle resumes duty as manager of the Port Pirie branch savings bank after medical leave. Rev FW Weymouth, who began pastoring at Broken Hill’s Congregational Church in December 1928, will finish services in July. Mrs Avery, wife of J J M Avery of Silverton Tramway Company, died in Melbourne after moving there years ago. Alfred Ernest Warne died at Broken Hill aged 70. born in Adelaide, he came to the Barrier 44 years ago and worked at the South mine. he belonged to the Workers' Industrial Union and Independent Order Oddfellows No 15. widow Mrs W Rogert of Broken Hill.
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H. J. Cattle
Port Pirie
The
Savings Bank
FW. Weymouth
Broken Hill
Avery
J. J. M. Avery
Silverton Tramway Company
Melbourne
Prine
Alfred Ernest Warne
Warne
Fromm
Adelaide
Barrier
South Mine
Workers' Industrial Union and Independent Order Oddfellows, No. 15
Sy Widow
Srgent
Mes W. Rogert
Risdon Park Ball Social a Social Success
The Risdon Park Recreation Club annual ball at Port Pirie Town Hall drew a large crowd despite poor weather. Secretary P. M. Bernhardt led the event with help from J. Moftman and others, featuring the Den ube and New Pirwans Orchestras. A sumptuous supper kept the party going to 2 am.
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Risdon Park Recreation Club
Port Pirie
P. M. Bernhardt
Frank Parkinson
Messrs, Bernhardt
Moftmantmadern
Messrs. Fi
M. Collins
R. C. Slater
J.V. Coudon
B. Kerntke
W. Tomselt
Licey
W. Advock
F.g. T
Victorian trade in sound position
Victoria’s overseas trade for the current financial year shows exports of £26,909,808 and imports of £18,217,601, yielding a surplus of about £8,692,000 versus the prior year. Imports and exports rose overall with exports up £40,460 in the period and a notable monthly import rise over April 1922.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Taxation Clerk Charged In Adelaide Court Case
John James Carley of Semaphore faces charges in Adelaide Police Court for theft and receiving stolen government funds while employed as assistant cashier in the Taxation Department. Prosecutor Mr A L Pickering said Carley admitted winnings from races and banked £220 over three months though earning £190 annually. He allegedly stole £227, and received or passed on tax stamps valued at £35 and £14, from associates Herbert Pearce and John Philip Aussack.
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Adelaide
A. L. Pickering
Crown Law Department
John James Carley
Semaphore
Pickering
Carley
Mareh
Taxation Department
Herbert Pearce
T Lem
John Philip Aussack
Retired J.P. Says Women Jurists Of No Use On Bench
Adelaide report notes Mr. T. Patterson aged 80, with 23 years in police courts, stating that women are no earthly use on the bench because their decisions are emotional and sentiment governs judgment. Most other justices share the view.
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Adelaide
T. Patterson
J.P
Wheat pool losses dispute reaches Victorian court
In the First Civil Court Indus a dispute over a wheat pool refund arises when wheat market price falls below advances and marketing costs. The Wheat Brewers Corporation seeks £60 18s from William Redwards of Yarrawonga. About ninety thousand Victorian farmers could be affected by the case, which involves £168,000 in total. Hearing unfinished.
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Melbourne
Indus
Victorian ‘Wheat Brewers' Corporation
William Redwards
Yarrawonga
Ani
Tote preferred for trotting betting in Australia
Mr G A C Rogers secretary of the South Australian Trotting Association told the Betting Royal Commission that adequate facilities and higher attendances come with trotting, and the totalisator would be more beneficial than bookmakers. He noted betting at trotting meetings has diminished but night trotting attracts more entertainment.
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Adelaide
G. A.C. Rogers
South Australian
Trotting Association
Rogers
Acting Chief Justice Mann Named in Melbourne
Tuesday the Executive Council appointed Mr Justice Mann Acting Chief Justice succeeding Sir Two Cussen. Mr Justice Mann, a Mount Gambier native, is the brother of E A Mann former WA House of Representatives member.
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Melbourne
Justice Mann
Justier
Two Cussen
Olustice Mann
Mount Gambier
E. A. Mann
House of ‘Representatives
Western Australia
Twins Missing In Peterhead Mystery
Two Shawnee scar laddies, 24-year-old James McDiarmid and George McDiarmid, from Emily Street, Peterhead, were reported missing yesterday. Police described twins as unrecognizable due to their differences, making the disappearance notable in South Australian history.
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Adelaide
Peterhead
James McDiarmid
George McDiarmid
Emily Street
St Marks Defeat Tarzans In Close B Grade Basketball
In a tight B grade contest St Marks beat the Tarzans by seven goals. St Marks’s Meteslie and Vivian starred while Tarzans Hocking and Petty stood out as top players.
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Bt. Mark's
Tarzans
St. Mark's
V. Meteslie
J. Vivian
J. Hocking
D. Petty
Pirie Seeks Civic Push For Musical Carnivals
A public meeting in the Town Hall tonight led by Mayor W. H. Threadgold and the Excelsior Band will discuss organizing a week of musical and elocutionary competitions with sports and social events. Officials hope town support and nearby examples inspire Pirie to host a major carnival attracting visitors and boosting local prestige.
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W. H. Threadgold
B.hlas. Excelsior
Exelsior
Solomontown
Rome
Farias Cubs
Pirie
W. B. Clarke
R. N. Lewis
Alhambratura
Theradgold
Yen
Pimene
Ballarat
Soule
Peterborough
Moonta
Adelaide
Victor Harbor
Tnight
Art
Peculiar Fatality At Ashburton Inquest Details
In Ashburton an inquest into the death of Jessie Purebull Witkin aged 8 from Ashburton heard a cornet player blow a note that startled a horse pulling a Jinker. The horse bolted tossing Mrs Wilkin from the cart and causing fatal injuries on May 13. The incident was linked to a blast from the cornet at the time of the accident.
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Melbourne
Jessie Purebull Witkin
Ashburton
W State Labor split widens as executive backs Sweeney bid
In a dispute over candidate selection the state Labor executive backs Mr Sweeney for the Bull seat. Mr Wils opposes the choice and remains outside the Labor movement while Mr Baddeley backs the executive and risks expulsion from the Miners Federation. A split is expected to flare at two Bulls electorate centers tomorrow night with Lang supporting Sweeney.
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Labor Unity
He Bull
Labor League
Keller
State
Labor Party
Wils
Labor
Baddeley
State’ Labor Party
Sweeney
Miners’ Federation
Bulls
Lang
Commonwealth Loan Opens With Heavy Subscriptions
On opening day in Canberra the Commonwealth loan issue of five million pounds drew subscriptions exceeding one million pounds. Officials expect full subscription by the closing date, June 49, indicating strong demand from investors and official support for the loan.
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Canberra
Tariff Board Enquiry Hears Steam Boiler Concerns
Melbourne authorities heard expert testimony on steam boiler supply and pressure limits. Engineer Tyriggs of One State Electricity Commission said only one tender existed for an Australian made boiler and it failed soundness checks. He warned higher pressure and local manufacture costs threaten tariff aims and noted risk above 250 psi. The inquiry was adjourned.
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Melbodane
Tavk
Utrite Australia
Tyriggs
Itt
Labor Daily Limited Winding-Up Petition Filed in Sydney
George Buckland formerly secretary of the central branch of the Australian Workers Union filed in the Equity Court a petition seeking a winding-up order for Labor Daily Limited. Buckland obtained judgment for £5000 against the paper in Wel.
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Sydney
George Buckland
Australian Workers’ Union
Equity Court
Labor Daily. Limited
Buckland
Drowned man found in River Murray near Jevals side
William Herman Schuhmann a 52 year old laborer drowned in the River Murray yesterday. He was seen afloat by men on the Jorvals side at 2 o clock, a pipe in his hand and an empty bust drifting nearby. Police and Maple recovered the body. Schuhmann, who rowed daily, likely fell in while crossing the river last night. He had distant relatives on the West Coast.
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Tailem Rend
William Herman Schumann
Lchumann
Federal marriage age proposed by Australian women voters
The Australian Federation of Women Voters, at its thirteenth conference, recommended a Federal marriage law. The report urged a minimum marriage age for girls at 46 and called for a bill to be submitted to the Federal Government. A prior conference in 1930 confirmed the need for federal action and a committee was appointed to draft the bill.
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Adelaide
Australian Federation of Women Voters
Murders in the Rue Morgue at Austral Theatre
Universal brings Murders in the Rue Morgue to Austral Theatre with Sidney Fox and Bela Lugosi in leading roles. Set in Paris 1840 the drama follows Dr Mirakle and an ape aiding deadly experiments until Camille L Expange becomes a target. Rooftop climax promises suspenseful, fast-moving drama on screen.
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Rue Morgue
Universal
Austral Theatre
Sidney Fox
Bela Lucas
Jaid
Paris
Mirakie
Lugos
Suiss Pox
Camille L
Mirakle
Camille
Ihis Sale
Talking Screen
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Pullen
Sven
Ubrion
Wren
Marni
Commonwealth
Canbenhs
Mee JG. Latham
Feneraly ‘Authar
Ausalia Walegates
Othe International
Latham
Austin Robertson
Australia
Eham
Amering
Risdon Park
Bright Review
Tote
ST. Marks B
Tarzars
G.A
Sound Organisation
MR. Baddeley
MR. J, Baddeley
Tariff Board Enquiry
Labor Daily” Limited
Murray
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