Civic graft trial opens in Sydney central court
Hearings begin in the first prosecution of the civic graft inquiry before Mr. Gates at the Central Court. Silas Young Maling, former general manager of the City Electric Department, faces charges of corruptly receiving £10,000 from Babcock and Wilcox to influence the Bunnerong power plant tender. Arnott and other figures are called as witnesses as the magistrate weighs Arnott’s right to answer questions. The proceedings adjourned for further evidence after testimony alleging plans to pay officers and directors.
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Atydney
Gatom
Central Court
Silas Young Maling
City Electric Department
Babcodk and Wilcox
Arthne J. Arnott
Gsid
Orr. Meek
Arnott
Gates
Shand
Hid Hrir
Sydney
Babedsk and Wilcox
Arnntt
Lear
Hat ‘Offenge
Balicoek
Wilcox
Balccek
Maling
Conspiracy Defrauding Commonwealth Over Money Orders
Government employees Sydney Monday Howard DP and Edward T Doevinon were convicted of conspiracy to defraud the Commonwealth by stealing money orders and cashing them. They worked through suburban offices enacting orders for 20 pounds each, and were reminded for sentence.
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Sydney
Howard
Talbot
Postal Department
Edward ‘T. Doevinon
Commonwealth
Sentener
Flying Boats Leave Melbourne for Sydney Test Flight Week
Melbourne reports the Bril inh flytop boats have been re assembled after a thorough overhaul at Point Cook. They will be tested this week and continue their flight from Sydney on August 21. A subsequent run is planned toward Brisbane with a bold reach for a long distance show.
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Melbourne
Mandiy
Sydney
Potnt Cook
Brisbane
Demonstration Outside Premier’s Office by 400 Unemployed
A procession of 400 unemployed gathered outside the Premier’s office in Perth. They demanded to see Mr. Collier, threatened to drag out the Premier with a fat bottle, and pledged to bring reinforcements if ignored. Police, including mounted units, maintained order as leaders warned of further action. The rally ended without violence.
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Perth
Cfty
Collier
Shapcott
Caplandde
Hove
Gas suicides in Sydney coroner reports three deaths
Four cases of death by gas were reviewed at the Sydney City Coroner's Court. Verdicts in three were death by own action. Florence Jones, 34, of Darlingtonhurst, July 15. John Buchanan, 64, solicitor, July 12. Erie Nelson, 25, draughtsman, July 14. A fourth case, Lindsay Yeoman, 37, Darlinghurst, reported yesterday.
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Sydney
Sydney City
Florence Jones
Darrinkhurst
John Buchanan
Erie Nelson
Glebe
Ensa
Lindysy Yeoman
Darlinghurst
Young man opens fire near Bunera. girl in shock
Reports say a youth fired two shots at a girl named Ole Mathewson, aged 16, in Scrub Rockhampton on Monday afternoon. Police searched Inventigate but found no horse or suspect, who reportedly fled to the scrub. the girl remains greatly affected by shock.
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Rockhampton
Bunera
Ding
Ole Mathewson
Ib le
Amundsen search abandoned in Arctic rescue effort
Reports indicate Amundsen was likely lost during a vain attempt to rescue Nobolts crew. Sweden withdraws from Spitzbergen operations, and Norwegian search efforts end as crews return home. Seaplane and crew presumed lost with engine trouble, no signs found near Spitzbergen. A death aboard the Citta di Milano is reported in a King’s Bay message, with Mariano believed to have died.
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Stocktolam
Amndsen
Nobilots
Sweden
Spitzbergen
Norway
Vigse
Tromsoe
Dear Island
Ga. Kell
Spitabergen
King’s Bay
Citta di Afilano
Mariano
Cartain
Cardinal Cerretti Heads to Australia on July 20
Cardinal Cerretti departs Rome for Australia on July 20 and tells the British United Press he finds special pleasure in representing the Holy Fathers there. He says he has lived in Australia, forming strong ties with the government and people whom he grew to love and admire.
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Rome
Cardinal Cerretti
Australia
United Press
Holy Fathers
Convicts Proposed for Cancer Germ Inoculation Study
A Cuban proposal approved by the Board of Natural Sanitation calls for voluntary inoculation of condemned convicts with cancer germs for study. Convicts cured in 13 years would be freed. proposal now heads to Congress for action.
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Havana
Cuba
Board of Natural Sanitation
Congress
Non Stop to New York Flight Details Misread
Lieut Harris took off from Brest with a mechanic and wireless operator for a non stop flight to New York via Nova Scotia. The twin motor aircraft had a 3000 mile range and the other plane with Guilbaud and Amundaer is missing.
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Brest
Harris
At & O
Agoreg
New York
Nova Scotia
Seatetly
Guilbaud
Amundaer
Missing King's Cup flyer Warwick in air race search
London report says Warwick, pilot in the King's Cup air race, failed to arrive at Renfrew from Newcastle on the last leg of day one. Four aeroplanes searched the Renfrew moorlands without finding any trace. Warwick and his wife of seven years, with three children, are involved in a nationwide search as authorities and relatives station hops seek clues.
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London
Warwick
Renfrew
Newcasde
Wamrele
Mens
Sirs
Warwihele Toft Timpenden
Nawenstld
Vns. Gor
Warwicka
Misa Leatheart
London to America air flight plans face changes
London reports that 200 applicants seek presages for the first Toiters Platea to Britain flight in the R100. Some bidders offer up to 100 for seats while flat England to America flights in autumn are not carrying passengers, with an expected 45 hour duration.
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London
Britain
England
America
Tragic Strychnine Deaths Near Poochera Farm
In the Minippa district near Poochera Adelaide a grave tragedy unfolds as HL Tanner and three children aged one two and three are found dead in a bed. A bottle of strychnine and a note to the State Children's Department were discovered amid a deling state of health for Mrs Tanner who was 20.
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Adelaide
Gunon Farm
Poochera
HL Tanner Pai
Dol
Tanner
John McVaney
McVaney
Moon
State Children’s Department
Beeby's Award Sparks Wharf Labourers Conference
The Melbourne Wharf Labourers Union backed by secretary T Gadden plans to push for terms in the new water side award. Proposed changes include a 1/2 hour overtime cut and a pickup system forcing workers to report for a day. The system would leave most members idle while few continue working. The Waterside Federation, opposing the award, repositions its triennial conference to August in Melbourne with 70 delegates expected from branches nationwide.
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Melbourne
Melbourne Wharf Labourers Union
Me T. Gadden
Judge Rochy
Wharf Labourera
Arbitration Court
Watersidere? Federation
Commonwealth
Portuguese Revolt Turmoil Reaches Lisbon As City Resumes Life
Reports from Lisbon say the revolt’s leader is under arrest and normal life is returning. Artillery damaged nearby homes injuring civilians. Thirty people were wounded, including a minister and soldiers, as the conflict disturbed routines and raised fears.
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Lisbon
Pccupante
Neven Kefled
Goldiers
Train delays after derailment near Cairns suburb line
A goods train derailed after a collision with an owl near Kennedy early today. The tender and wagons were derailed and the trucks were replaced after several hours. Both Cairns and Townsville lines were delayed, with the up train arriving 74 minutes late.
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Cairns
Kennedy
Wapgers
Townavilla Mala
Peaehas Cnline
Government plans economy focus for next Australian session
Brisbane dispatch notes the Government party adopting the third and final program for the Parliament session starting Wednesday. Emphasis on economy and careful consideration, no new rail schemes, continued construction on several lines, and a push to support land entitlements and agricultural growth through improved roads. Unemployment relief and further state works are debated.
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Brisbane
Upper Burnettine
Mt. Isa Lie
Longraach
Winton
Mitcham Tragedy Knife Attack Improves Condition
Melbourne report says Ernest Eleinert, stabbed in Mitcham Saturday night, is considerably improved. The neck wound extends about two inches on the right arch and the knife blade narrowly missed the jugular by a fraction of an inch.
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Melbourne
Wednesiay
Ernest Eleinert
Mitcham
Ana
Air Dash London Flight Ends In Close Finish
Captain WwW Hope led a Britain air dash of 1006 metres, finishing narrowly behind C Twin as Spooner claimed third after a grueling two day route. Lieutenant Jarrin began a Transatlantic leg from Brook, aiming for the Azores in a bold attempt.
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London
Hope
Britain
Twin
Inter
Miss Spooner
Jarrin
Brook
Azores
Revolt on the Wheel of Nine Train North of Farmington
In Farmington New Hampshire a deadly incident left three white men and five Black people dead and twenty missing after a train revolt near the town last week authorities report a chaotic scene and ongoing searches for those unaccounted for bystanders describe a tense aftermath as investigation continues
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Farmington
New Hampshire
Steamer Waltomo Drifting in Tasman Sea Near Auckland
The drifting steamer Waltomo with a broken tail shaft is reported in the Tasman Sea off Auckland. Towage was arranged to port by the Kaitol. Rough weather hindered attempts to salvage through Tuesday as the vessel remains adrift about 500 miles from Westport.
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Auckland
Waltomo Tg
Tasman Sea
Newvaatle
Westport
Half Price Remnants Sale at PIPIGOITR¢
A fragmented advertisement lists remnants and half price offers on fabrics and textiles including Velours, Flannels, Wool Crepe, Gien, Netting, Ribbons, and plains. The garbled copy references manufacturers ends and multiple fabric types in a weekly sale.
Fashion Warehouse Clearance Spectacular Sale Ends Soon
A sensational clearance offers ladies wool frocks and handkerchiefs at half price, boxed kerchiefs in crepe de chine and linen, wrap on corsets, coats, cardigans, costumes, kapog and eiderdown blankets at big reductions, plus men and boys outerwear and hosiery discounts.
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Chase OF Ladies
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Toadies
Sale Parcs
Barnes & CO
King, Street
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CABES
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King’s Cup
Ateman
England-America Flight
Beeby’s Award
Moes
Bulloch
Royal Commission On
Mitchell
R. Bow
Brassington
J. V. Macdonald
Paranty
Senate
Oald
Busi- Hieng
Eleinert
Britaln
Taeman Sea
Bargaizis
Inhetinia Sete Ei
Halperon
Realel
Alzea
Big Reduc
Hones Hh
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