Bribery Inquiry Seventeenth Day Details Major Dealing
The Bribery Commission entered its fifty seventh day of sitting as Constable G. TN. Dea was cross-examined about speaking makers and social raids under superior officers. Constable Edwin James Frank White testified about purchasing a 1923 motor cycle and later trading it for a Buick, then seeking a better car. He denied taking bribes and described the June 25, 1925 arrest of Samuel Lampard at the Langham Hotel and the ensuing struggle during transport to the Walter house.
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Tae
G. TN
Dea
Resceoore
Edwin James Frank White
Motor Cycle
Seak
Ercyoth
Mitchell
Detter
Lavehter
White
Samuel Lampard
Langham
Williamson
Walter House
Lawpord
Goldfields Trial in Perth Murders Case
In Perth on Thursday witnesses rebut statements in the murder trial of William Coulter and Phillip Treffene for Detective Inspector Walsh’s death at Kalgoorlie. Testimony covered Coulter’s alibi, alleged phone calls to the Cornwall Hotel, and race handicapper notes, with the trial continuing.
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Perth
Wiliam Coulter
Phillip Treffene
Walsh
Kalgoorlie
Patrick Irwan
Australa Hotel
Myre
Coulter
A. G. Haynes
Mra Davis
Sadalet
Boulder
Parker
Nerihem
Cornwall Hotel
Bal Counter
Myr Haynes
Waynes
Clarke
Purprise
Br Sastio
Draper
Irene Miller
Haynes
Cally
Tme
Charla Clysedale
McNortham
Clu
King of Thessaly
No Developments In Search For Joan Smith
Broken Hill notes no new developments in the hunt for Joan Smith. Worn pony winkers found previously at the depot were not given significance by searchers. About eight to ten police, with a few civilians assisting, continue the examination as Inspector Diamond heads to the station this afternoon.
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Broken Hill
Qnlmmettor
W. F. Diamond
Joan Smith
Diamond
Bec
Minda Home Defalcations Deepen in Adelaide Case
In Adelaide on Thursday H W Waterhouse president of Minda Home spoke of further defalcations totaling £1254 from funds for Feed Minded Children and urged public subscriptions. He disclosed plans to donate £500 to Minda Home at death. The episode follows Bentley S Connors arrest on July 1 and prior withdrawal of prosecution amid questions about the full extent of shortages. Sir Josiah Symon and Lady Symon had resigned from the committee in protest.
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Adelaide
Bentley S. Conner
Minda Hon
H. W. Waterhout
Minda Home
Waterhouse
Minda
Sir Jonigh
Symon
Uccaor
Dosial
Waterhorse
Josiah
Derailment disrupts Port Line services in Woodville
A gucdal derailment of a railway carriage at Woodville shortly after 8 o clock blocked the main down line and disrupted Port line travel. Trains to Henley and other routes diverted for hours, with normal service resumed around noon after the empty carriage was removed. The Port Adelaide express was delayed until 10:20 after stopping for many minutes. No serious damage reported.
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Adelaide
Woodville
Henley Beach
Henley
Port Adelaide
Adelaide market quotations report from Phureday sale
Commercial Adelaide market prices show diverse dairy and meat items. Butter cheese and bacon notes appear with varied prices and condition terms, alongside live poultry and hams, reflecting a broad goods listing from A. W. Sandford and Co.
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Adelaide
Phureday
A. W. Sandford and Co
Hutton
Metal prices quoted by London exchange for September
Australian Metal Exchange notices London market quotes for September. Copper spot at £50 3s 9d with three months £59 16s 2d. electrolytic ingots and wire bars shipment this month £66 15s and £67 5s next month. Lead soft foreign spot £32 8s 9d with forward £227 per ton. Tin standard forward £295 12s 6d per ton at three months. Silver standard cash £2 4s 5-16d and forward £2 4s 7-16d per ounce.
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Welmde
Australian Metal Exchange
Lo Won Metal Exchange
Beautify Your Home For Back To Pirie Week
An old advertisement highlights stainless flatware sets for kitchen use. It touts Best Quality Dessert Knives with halancad handles, stainless tableware, and stainless tea spoons, inviting shoppers to upgrade during the promotion.
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Pirie
Pirie Jubilee Preparations Scheduled for Fleet Visit
The Pirie Jubilee planning group reports growing enthusiasm for a Australian Fleet visit during the celebration week. The Mayor and committees announce progress on advertising, transport, decorations, and events. Officials expect a Premier appearance, a grand ball, and coordinated traffic and emergency services.
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Gable
Pirle
Cattle
Ang
Nadebaum
Children's Ay
F.G. Daws
Wesul
A. V. Berriman
L. de. Mill
Pirie
Naudebaum
Chhildren
Wit
Welpanyon Ant
T. Corntoh
Tye
Victorian Assembly Plans Big Festive Program in Pirie
Mr. Sparrow and committee outline an endurance oriented program for a Victorian Assembly gathering in Pirie with entertainment on Friday in Ellen and Alexander streets. Traffic restrictions will clear the streets from 9 to 11 pm for celebrations. parking controls to run through Jubilee week. calls to invite Education Minister for a foundation stone event. teachers to receive special leave. sports match with West Torrone club accepted.
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Melbourne
C. K. Sparrow
Alex
Ander
Ellen
Provinton
Sparrow
Alexander Street
Ellen Street
Tars
Alexander Streste
Mfr
G. Degenharst
Ihr Propowl Solser
Degenhardt
Pirie
Hocking
West Torrone
Germany Joins League of Nations After Assembly Vote
Geneva reports the United States of Germany admitted to the League of Nations as Assembly President M. Miunisiteh announces the decision. The hall reflects solemn thanksgiving with no wild cheers as delegates contemplate Germany’s entry and the road to peaceful co operation.
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United Service
Geneva
Germany
League of Nations
M- Miuisiteh
Assembly
Evance
Ford
Australian Eleven on tour after day two at Lord's
Grimmett and Mailey lead Australia with five and four wickets respectively as Oldfield takes four in the England innings. Thornton's XI were all out for 257 with Hobbs, Tyldesley and Jupp contributing. Australia closed at stumps with a total around 421 in test class matches.
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M.A. Noble
London
Grimmett and Malley
Oldfeld
Balsam
England
C. T. Thornton
Australia
Grimmett
Mailey
Thornton
Piret
Hobbs
St Oldfield
Grimmett Satelite
Grimmeth
G.oe
Tyldesley
Gregory
Ryder Holmes
Jupp
Maile Stevens
B.w
Shlor
Rhodes
OldGwld
Mailey - Allen
Gilligan
Andrews
Mailey Tate
Strudwick
Referendum Totals Update From Melbourne Counting
Melbourne reports progress in the Federal Referenda tally with figures for Industry and Commerce across states. Early counts show New South Wales 545,358 Yes and 544,836 No, while Western Australia records 44,074 Yes and 105,803 No, among other provincial tallies.
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New South Wiles
Ada Viera
Naeld
Fe Cee
South Australia
Western Austral
Vieturis
Dicade Queensmiend
Western Australia
Tasmania
British Bombardment Reports From Hong Kong War Zone
British forces bombard Wanhsien near the recent naval incident in Hong Kong area. Conflicting reports say Chinese fire hit a US gunboat near Wu Chang while officer rescues followed the attack. Canton and Meihuan provinces shift as battles erupt along Kiangsi and Hunan fronts with British ships blockading ports.
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United Service
Hong Kong
Ils
Gockehater
Wanhassen
James
Wu Chang
United States
Hawke
Johnson
Canton
Mornnes
Leis
Hunan
Kiangsi
Kwang Tung
Fieian
Baet
Kwaris Tung
Cargefort
Ina
Craiger Tulhan
Singapore
oMeiu
Cockehuter
Widgeon
Wanhsien
Hypnotist Sentenced in Bathurst Case
Marles Henry Martin was convicted yesterday of a serious offence against Clara Tabbot involving an antitoxicating drug or hypnosis. He received a four year prison sentence at Grafton Gaol. The judge said the evidence showed no mercy in the circumstances and found the prisoner guilty.
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Bathurst
Marles Henry Martin
Clara Tabbot
Judee Ariabirons
Grafton
Prigonce
Labor Opposes Arrangement Over Platform Conformity
The Labor Party will oppose the arrangement, arguing it does not conform with eight platform items spanning 30 metropolitan and 30 country seats.
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Labor Party
Breach of Promise Suit Sees £1000 Damages Awarded
Sydney Thursday report states Kate Waters of Hichmond sued William O'Brien of Windsor for breach of promise. Jury returned verdict in Waters' favor granting £1000 damages and costs. Trial concluded with court proceedings and counsel addressing the bench.
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Sydney
Kate Waters
Hichmond
Wiliam O'Brien
Windsor
Queensland Basic Wage Rise Bid Rejected by Board
An application to raise the basic wage from £4 5s to £4 15s was refused by the Board of Trade and Arbitration today in Brisbane. The decision noted opposition from the Australian Workers' Union and other unions. The secretary reported souvenir booklet material was prepared but the present wage level would stand unless further action was taken. The secretary hinted a potential appeal to Adelaide for a decision on future action.
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Brisbane
Board of Trade and Arbitration
A.W.U
Ami Vamintva
Anit
F. c. Dews
Adelaide Ledey
Federal Arbitration Court weighs 44 hours weekly impact
In Melbourne the court heard further argument on reducing to 44 hours. Chief Judge Wellwidge questioned if industries could survive shorter hours and if output would rise. Employers argued to avoid harming industries while the court prepared to continue in Sydney.
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Melbourne
Federal Arbitration Court
Guy
Well- +widge
Tie Oh
Lawit
Angeril
Hie
Sydney
Melbourne City Court Convicts Freeman and Co Furriers
The City Court today recorded convictions against Freeman and Co. furriers of Thasse Street on six charges of evading the anti dumping duty and presenting false invoices. The court will announce the penalties tomorrow.
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Melbourne
Freeman and Co
Thasse Street
Aborigine's Death Reported in Sydney Dubbo Context
Sydney dispatch notes a Dubbo mentage stating an Aboriginal person died, with scarce corroboration and unclear circumstances. The brief fragment highlights an Indigenous death reported from regional Australia, lacking detail on identity, location, or cause.
Serious Smash on Anzac Highway Kills One
A fatal crash on Anzac Highway at Plympton involved a bus and two cars. One man died, several injured, with multiple named victims including Barbara Gretai and Miss Lucy Masten among others. The bus driver and passengers faced injuries as investigators note the bus tried to clear the collision. The bus owned by Bunker and Carmichael, driven by W Bunker of Glenelg, was travelling toward Adelaide when the overtaking car moved into the path, forcing a collision that left the front of the car embedded in the dashboard and several people injured.
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Adelaide
Anzac Highway
Plympton
Nichards
Diagonal
Glenelg
Barbara Grteai
Glenels
Luke Arnold
Lucy Masten
Yvard
Augie Vale
Mra Blenor Pritchard
Fail Tine Street
West Adelaide
Elsie Rankine
Ferguson Street
Novar Gardens
George Gibbs
Penzance Street
Spangler
News
Nori Road
Medindie
Ira
Alfred
Edgar Scott
Ferg Street
Arnold Luke
Mesors Bunker and Carmichael
W. Bunker
Aind
Bunker
Jsere
Iying
Lang Government Plans Parliament Opener With Commission
Sydney reports the Lang government will open Parliament on September 28 with a Commission rather than the usual method by the Governor. Opponents criticise the move as petty following the Governor's prior refusal of Lang's request for additional Legislative Council appointments. The Governor aims to introduce legislation targeting employers and tradespeople who fail to follow wage rules.
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Sydney
Lang
Legislative Council
Laciey Championship Australian golf results pace Mona McLeod win
Mona McLeod of the Royal Melbourne Golf Club won the Laciey Golf Championship of Australia with rounds of 82 80 79 total 241. Susan Tolhurst was runner-up with 83 84 82 total 249. Mrs Allan Yuille set a course record by a third round of 78 beating 80. McLeod also won the Ladies' Challenge Bowl, handicap four with 76 75 total 151. Other scores listed include A Yuille 72 and M McLeod 75.
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Avelaide
Thuredas
Mona McLeod
Royal Melbourne Golf Club
Seaton
Australia
Susan Tolhurst
Allan Yullle
Royal Syd Meg
Miss McLeod
Sentence Ten Years for Manslaughter in Sydney
A ten year imprisonment sentence was passed today in Sydney on James McCarthy a 36 year old laborer for the wife beating incident. The jury found him guilty of manslaughter in a night watchman case at the bond.
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Sydney
Thureday
James
McCarthy
Cobham in Burma Missed Arrival Causes Delay
London reports anxiety over the non arrival of Alan Cobham and two mechanics. Arrangements were to welcome Cobham near Beihir with a plan to cross India quickly for a speed trial. Cobham was last in Batavia and eyed Rangoon this week to set a record from Australia to India in five days.
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United Service
London
Alan Cobham
AL Hunsoon
Cobham
Beihir
Rangoon
Austral Siace India
Karachi
Forced Landing Report From Harguos Weather
Weather forced Cobham to land near Buket while Mangwom led the operation today in Harguos. The incident was noted as a forced landing with authorities tracking the event.
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Harguos
Cobham
Laut Yateriity
Buket
Mangwom
Burglary Wave Hits Adelaide Homes and Shops
A string of burglaries across Adelaide targets homes and small businesses. Loot includes cash, notes, and a child's money box, with entry mainly via windows or doors and little other valuables taken. A violent incident involved a New Queenstown resident threatened with a revolver. Police report several attempts, minor recoveries, and a later fire-related theft at a spring maker's shop.
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Han
Sterling
Rob
King
W. A. Bycell
Flinders Alrcet
Adelaide
Bevan Denies Conspiracy in Memory Loss Case
Nira Hannan Bevan, charged with obtaining money from the Prudential Insurance Co in June by conspiracy, testifies she tried to end her life after a fall near Exeter. She says amnesia followed an accident and involvement with a girls' friendly society. judge notes lack of conspiracy evidence and the case adjourns.
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Nira Hannan Bevan
Rudential Ingurance Co
Jume
Tae
Exeter
Melbourne chase ends with suspects fleeing to Glenhuntly Road
Police patrol in Melbourne tracked a motor car after a woman tried to break into a store at Sorrento in the early hours. A high speed pursuit along Point Nepean Road followed, with shots fired before the shopbreakers escaped down Glenhuntly Road. Two men were detained later by detectives.
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Melbourne
Sorrento
Point Nepean
Glenhently
Scottish Prohibition Alarm Sparks Beer Debate
The Daily Mail reports a Scottish campaign praising dry areas for happiness while Stewarton remains dry. Residents claim alcohol absence harms local trade as residents travel to wet towns for drinks and shopping. Spinsters worry prohibition drives away bachelors and harms the town’s social balance.
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United Serview
London
The
Daily Mail
Stewarton
Dromeoliher Tragedy Victims Remains Sought Among Finns
Relatives of an unidentified victim seek remains among Finns after a disaster. Most injured progress, some doomed. Twenty men worked all day. many coffins interred at night and the burial completed today. Price contributed £200. Miss May O'Brien identified by a bangle given by Acievo navy.
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London
Price
Toad
May O’brien
Fragments Describe Crowd Effects After A Show
Fragmented text depicts students leaving a show and rushing toward classrooms. Vivid but garbled lines mention many children, holiday-like excitement, and attempts to break a large object. The passage lacks clear names, places, or dates, rendering a rough scene of post show activity.
Husband in Prison Divorced Wife Secures Decree
Mr Justice Dizon today granted Mrs Isabel Vernon of Lillydals a divorce from Howard Vernon. The court ruled in favor of the wife, finalizing the dissolution of the marriage amid details of the imprisonment.
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Melbourne
Dizon
Senator McLachlan in Turmoil and Unclear Allegations
Fragmentary OCR notes cite Senator McLachlan amid unclear references to a political act or appointment. The legibility issues obscure names, dates, and exact actions, offering only a glimpse of potential governance or procedural matters without concrete facts.
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Staling
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