Peculiar assault and robbery case in Victoria court
In a Melbourne magistrates court Judge Mahoney remanded William James Metlort and Robert Page, both labourers, on charges of assault and robbery. The complainant failed to appear. the case involves missing documents, a motor car registration, and peculiar circumstances. Witnesses described the events as unusual and the court issued summons for future appearance.
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Gydney
Amault
Sean
Mahaney
Wan
Robert Page
Tabourere
Williass
Walle
Smither
Mennad
Maxmay
Dedford
Watlongong
Sydnay
Attena
Datendatad
Gun Poume
Mahoney
Bush fire damage endangers dozens in Victoria peril
Melbourne dispatch reports widespread fires across Victoria with 100 feared dead or missing and hundreds of homes lost. Ada mill near Powelltown and Narbethong suffer extensive damage while areas like the Acheron Valley and Rubicon face isolation and advancing flames. Myrnee and Toolangi towns contend with destruction as bridges and timber works are ruined and stock losses mount. Prime Minister offers condolences as communities brace for worse conditions with high winds and heavy smoke.
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Melrourne
Victoria
Anlar
Ada Mill
Powelltown
Anlls
Tiresat
Coed
Narbethong
Two Charged With Murder in Tyere Case
In Tyere today, Harvid Perry and Maida Edwards were committed for trial on two counts of murdering Maida Edwards' husband by administering poison. The victim, William Beery Edwards, died December 21 at Keoraingha. Testimony described a plot involving a bottle of poison and the wife seeking to end her marriage. A government analyst confirmed the presence of strychnine in the death.
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Sydney
Twestay
Tyere
Harvid Perry
Om) Smith
Maida Adwards
Uae
Jaan
William Beery Eawards
Keoraingha
Tad
Edwards
Faye
Beith
Adler
Bergeant Alford
Bawards
Irs Sawarde
Bergeam Alford
Mwards
Crowded Out Dandemma at Australian Science Conference
The Australian and New Zealand scientific delegates converge in Canberra for a major science conference. Over 1208 scientists attend while organizers tackle lodging logistics and provisions for a large crowd. Prime officials, including Sir David Rupert and H G Welle, attend opening sessions as preliminary meetings proceed amid heavy travel and event arrangements.
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Queanbeyan
Amazons
Gaverat
Molarglo
Uno
Natindl
Gounell
David Ruvett
H.G. Welle
First Advance on Wheat at One-Third Bushel
The report describes discussions at the Wheat Board and the Comamaroe meeting tonight where traders indicate a prior advance on wheat, with factions debating suppression of regret and the possibility of further advances before Christendom. The text cites confusion over test measures, mentions Toowouseba and Tamtay, and notes that no new advance had yet been made, while debate continues on timing and handling of the wheat market.
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Toowouseba
Tamtay
Comamaroe
Tosweemks
Patara
Christan
Bam
Adverse Weather Shrinks Victoria Maize Harvest
Destructive weather across Victoria has damaged maize crops, risking a very reduced harvest. Reports indicate 1008 units protected by some measures may still suffer. Market implications suggest a much smaller yield than prior seasons across the region and New South Wales exposure.
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Melbourne
Schbeck
Victoria
Queestmrel
New South Wales
Mack
Ory Toy Victoria
Shana
Murtety
200000 Pound Claim Involving Countess and Old Masters
A damaged report describes a 200000 pound claim tied to Countess Ktroganol of an ancient Marian family. It cites Uorrovernment involvement and mentions Rembrandts and other classic masters. The arcane note references 1931, a Soviet attaché, and a defense by a Russian representative.
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Werlin
Tursday
Ktroganol
Axamal
Cheravaenry
Martin Yneterday
Busers
Goa
Rembrands
Yan Yeas
Weartio
Bertin
Behalf Inn
Adelaide bushfires devastate farms and homes across South Australia
A severe bushfire front swept a six mile wide arc from Meadows to Strathalbyn, destroying homes and threatening Macclesfield as winds fanned fast. In Mount Torrens heavy damage and loss of stock followed, with thousands of pounds in property and livestock losses reported. Heat and drought worsened conditions across Adelaide and rural towns, with water shortages deepening and record high temperatures recorded.
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Meadows
Macclesfield
Strath
Adelaide
Mount Tacrens
Asia
Herily
Torrens
Mount Torrens
Phowsanda
Durkes Peak
Sydney
Tyannes
Quilpie
Brisbane
Tharwomindaly
Queensland
Fire breaks out aboard steamer with 200 aboard near Auckland
London morning report says the steamer Rimateks from Panama to Auckland carried 200 passengers and full cargo when fire erupted in the ship’s hold. Crew confined the blaze to the forward hold while the vessel, aided by the nearby steamers and communications from Pacific stations, moved clear of danger with no reported injuries.
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Aucelasd
Zanland Shipping Company
Aechiond
Anchband
C. B. Lamb
Ramuara
Runlaks
Charles Molesworth
Molesworth
London
Munday
Rimateks
Auckland
Panama
Amt
Boulty Pacific
Ube
United States
Mayor of Bundaberg Joins the Militia
Brisbane dispatch reports the Australian Defence Committee approves a depot in front of the General Post Office for Bundaberg militia recruitment. Mayor Jones presides over the meeting as the city plans to bolster unit strength with recruits, sending telegrams of support to the government.
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Bundaberg
Brisbane
Tyowtay
Australan
May ‘Walle
Ubeanili
Theard ‘Mayer
AML AJ
Jones
Prema
Mill Née
Om ‘Wieio
Elty'y Smilliia
Baundsbery
Ah.beem
Freewis
BLM
Ube
Baundibbery
Toowoomba Chamber Motions on Insurance and Education
The Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce votes to urge repeal of national insurance or limit it to annuities, removing medical benefits from the scheme and shifting unrelated contributions from the national purse. A separate motion pushes federal responsibility for universal education until youth gain employment. A third motion supports universal military training. In France, Australians in uniform oppose fascism. In Australia, Heallan farmers near Ulin demand action and readiness to fight for Bramus against Prime Minister.
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Toowoomba
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Federated Chambers of Commerce
Hobart
Vane
Wariing Lao
Aurel Tx Nalians
France
Arrival at Government House for conference guests
Arrivals today include Lord and Lady Gowrie as hosts at Government House while Sir John Russell of Rothamsted Experimental Station and other notable figures prepare for tomorrow's events. The conference opens with a delegates assembly at Tolopen Park School followed by a council meeting and an address by Ernest Scot at the Albert Hall.
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Government House
Anti-Communist Law Sparks Montreal Debate
Montreal reports on Quebec’s anti Communist law. Premier Maurice Duplessis defends measures sealing pre communist materials for a year amid criticism. He claims the law protects society and rejects accusations of targeting communications or free speech.
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Montreal
Mauirion Dulerals
Mir
Duplesala
Fan Chielstian
Toni Wrst
Philogents ‘Uy Swat Gommunism
Quebec
Jews for Australia Montreal War Aide Route Debate
Fragmentary note appears to reference Jewish aid or wartime support in Montreal and Australia. The text is garbled and lacks clear event, date, or organizations beyond mentions of Jews and Montreal with possible wartime context. No identifiable individuals or concrete actions can be confirmed.
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