Two Wives of Harold Russell Told of Plans to Live Together
Melbourne This Day reports Harold James Russell, 27, maidstone mechanic, on trial for murder. He testified he planned to bring his first wife to live with him after marrying the woman, Alma Davey. He denied confessing to a warder at Metropolitan Gaol and said he would have lived with Alma and her adviser if they had survived. The jury heard his plan to relocate to a new residence the day after the tragedy. The trial adjourned to the next day.
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Melbourne
Harold James Russell
Maidstone
Iial Court
Hirst
Tre F
Sunshine Swimming
Tyne 1
Gary Slaying
Pietro
Wieter
Metropolitan
Justice Mann
Fussell
Mr. Boak
Crown . Prosecntor
Russell
Alms Davey
Jrurssell
Advire
JF Tussell
Japanese Slain by Natives at Caledon Bay
Darwin reports a murder of five Japanese by natives at Caledon Bay. Police believed the killings stem from an aboriginal vendetta tied to alleged kidnapping and brutal treatment of a youth. Superintendent Stretton said action unlikely until Fred Gray, who spotted the murders, returns to Darwin with details.
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Darwin
Caledon Bay
Subras
Stretton
Fred Gray
Murtera
Northar
Blind pensioners tie debate on emergency bill
In Canberra on Thursday the Senate discussed proposals related to a social emergency bill. Senator Johnston urged government exemption for blind persons from provisions of the bill. General Barnes stated there was no disputing the government’s proposals had inflamed public sentiment across Australia.
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Canedraa
Senate
Sen. Johnston
Gen. Barnes
Aus 'Eatia
Brugé Arranging Loan Conversion in London
Mr S M Bruce from London says negotiations for converting the New South Welsh loan are advancing to completion. He states the option is favorable and that terms will be announced within the next seven days.
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MR. Bruge
London
Canberra
S. M. Bruce
Lyons
Weles Oan
Completon
Bound for Adelaide BRM Thurstby Capt Hans Bertram
German aviator Hans Bertram is reported to be bound for Adelaide aboard a British Royal Mail ship. He is described as waiting for attention en route, while a Kal scortie is noted in transit. The fragment mentions he is lying alone aboard the vessel.
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BRM
Thursby
Hans Bertram
Kalscortie
Adelaide
Port Auckland Crashes Through Timber at Melbourne Wharf
A London bound steamer Port Auckland crashed into 11 ft of timber at Victoria Dock Melbourne, causing considerable damage to No wharf. Passengers were startled by the impact and the captain of the surveying board fell into the water but was rescued uninjured. The accident is under investigation by the Maritime Board.
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Melbourne
Vic
Toria Dock
Port Auckland
London
Messal
Mucive ‘Board
Rngs
Besson
Maring
tHoard| Wes
Wales
O Tore
London metal quotes and prices from Australia Mines and Metals
Lead and Spelter rise with forward and spot figures cited. Gold and Silver prices edge upward in market quotes from the Australian association. Shipments noted for September 1929 and upcoming month.
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Adelathe
Australi Mines and Metals’ Association
Bookmakers Bill ADelage Aims For House Introduction
Thursday Mr AL McArthur plans to seek leave to introduce a new Bookmakers Bill into the House of Assembly on Wednesday. The bill would contain statements and provisions intended to overcome present gambling controls and regulate betting.
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Adelage
AL McArthur
House of Assembly
Senator appeals for higher wheat bounty in Australia
Canberra hearing urgent need for help as wheat growers face ruin. Senator McCalland moves adjournment to push continued bounty at sixpence per bushel. Officials say steps are being taken but no decision on bounty yet. Southin warns industry will collapse without a guaranteed wheat price. Motion was talked out.
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Canberra
Australia
Hugh McClllland
House of Representatives
Parkins
Goumintee
Soutlin
Queensland Budget Speech Highlights Deficit Cut Hopes
In Brisbane on Thursday the Premier outlined budget steps to reduce the deficit from 22,750,000 to 21,190,686. He warned the plan required increased revenue, taxation, railway fares, and further economy.
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St Isbane
Jorgen Sth
Snel
Gas Employes Wage Cut Restored In Parts Of Australia
The Tull Arbitration Court delivered reserved judgment on applications by the Federated Gas Employes and the Industries Union of Australia for restoration of the 10 per cent wage cut. It restored in Bendigo and other centers but dismissed claims for Ballarat Warrnambool Castlemaine Adelaide and Launceston. A similar ruling was recorded for the Rubber Workers Union. The court cited improved but insufficient finances to justify full restoration across companies.
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Melbourne
Bendigo
Tull Arbitration Court
Federated Gas
Industries Union of Australia
Ballarat
Laungeston
Ireumstances
Out of
Hab
Penerated Ruler Workers’ Union of Australia
Australia
Arbitration Court of Am
Federated Millers
Denham
Halaypo
Sheali
Australian Senator Hardy Perturbed by Defence Expenditure
CANBERRA Thursday Senator Hardy spoke on the Financial Emergency Bill in the Senate. He compared defence spending with other nations, noting Australia’s cuts and Japan’s growing militarism. He cited air force reductions of 343 percent since 1927 and warned of pressures near the continent and the need to renew Australia’s defence position.
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Canberea
Senate
Sen
Hardy
Dir sForce
Australia
Keen Controtion Second Wool Sales Adelaide
The second series of Adelaide wool sales opened with keen competition from a representative attendance of buyers at the Wool Exchange. Prices fell slightly from the previous sale, with 13,000 sales sold from a catalogue of 21,900 bales. Readings show a drop of one halfpenny per pound for best wools and a decline to 8 1/2d for second grade. greasy merino held up at 6s 129d.
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Adelaide
Wool Exchange
South Australia
Barling
Merina
Work for 21 men on pipe-lay work in Pirie
Official notice states that on Saturday morning 21 men will be selected for pipe-lay work in Pirie by the Waterworks Department. The renewal job provides 24 men for about six weeks on a two-thirds time basis, with a start expected Monday. Four men to be engaged on opening day and the others to stand by for a week. Selections to occur at the Police Station.
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Mitchelen
Ayer
Istrht
Pirie
Romannne Saven
Breezes In Assembly: Speakers Ruling Voted Out
In a heated session the Speaker’s ruling was defeated 22 to 13 allowing Mr Cameron to proceed. A letter from Mr Cameron was read amid dissent as dispute over adjournment and decorum sparked tension in the chamber.
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Mie
Cameron
Speker
A.J. Blackwell
Sai
G. R. Gollins
Mr. Blackwell
Mr.t. Butterfield
Personal Mr E Murphy admitted to Pirie Hospital after incident
Mr E Murphy secretary of the Ironworkers Union was knocked out just before taking part in the fist and teams contest at the Gmelters piguis on Wednesday and was admitted to Pirie Hospital the same night. He remains under observation. Mr Wy T Ikin sub manager in South Australia of Australian Mutual Provident Society will return to Adelaide today after a brief Port Pirie visit, accompanied by Mr G V Wickens. The Manchester Guardian has two new editors, W B P Crozier and successors of T Scott. Crozier studied at Trinity College Oxford. He was editor of The Manchester Guardian History of the War and published Letters of Pontius Pilate in 1925.
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E. Murphy
The
Ironworkers Union
Gmelters Piguis
Pirie Hospitl
Wy 'T. Ikin
South Australa
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Adelaide
Port Piie
1G. V. Wickens
Manchester Guardian
W. BP. Crozier
T. Scott
Depeed
Guardian
Trinity College
Oxford
Pontius Pilate
Electoral Reform Tangle in Adelaide Assembly
In Adelaide the House of Assembly debates electoral reform amid a tangle of bills and proposals. Members show keen desire to reshape representation, with speculation over a proposed proportional representation plan and possible abolition of the Legislative Council.
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Adelaide
House of Assembly
Lang Party
Legislatve Council
Post Office Robbery In Sydney Ammonia Attack
Post office staff were assaulted by two men in overalls using ammonia in a bold hold up on William Street Sydney. The postmaster and an assistant were tied and gagged as the robbers seized cash and valuables before fleeing. Detectives later detained several people and arrested a man and woman near Nose Bay with £43 recovered. further details awaited.
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Sydney
William, Street
Bosn
William Street
A Johnston
Lyons disqualified for attempted bribe in race fixing
Authorities in New South Wales report the Australian Jockey Club stewards disqualified Alexander Charles Lyony after a bribe attempt to fix a race. The case followed a trainer's report that an attendant offered a man five pounds to whistle for the horse Brampli tutte, with the whistle found to contain opiate. The move reflects rising vigilance against corrupt practices in racing.
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Sydney
Roseilil
Australian Jockey Club
Alexander Charles Lyony
J. Gush
Bramplitutte
Theborse
New South Wales
Lyons
Wheat Storage Bill May Not Be Voted On
In Vietiam, Verco Bros members and assembly amid Wheat Storage debate. Mr B Jo Shepherd, Speaker, outlines that the bill will not be voted on this afternoon in the House.
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Adelaide
Hursing
Vietiam
Verco Bros
House of Assembly
B. Jo Shepherd
Four Men Plead Guilty in Port Pirie Police Court
Four men named Peter Mac Donald Harry MacMullan Thomas Aubry and James McKay appeared before Magistrates G. O. Leaker and R. T. Lawry at Port Pirie Police Court yesterday. They pleaded guilty to the charge and the case was adjourned this morning allowing the men to leave town.
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Peter MacDonald
Harry MacMullan
Thomas Aubry
James McKay
G. O. Leaker
R. T. Lawry
Port Pirie
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