Kopit given life sentence for murder on Brisbane mail train
Herbert Kopit aged 23 received life imprisonment with hard labour after being found guilty of murdering Harold Speering near Petrie on the Dundaberg Bris bane mail train. The jury rejected insanity as a defense. Dr Streeter argued Kopit was mentally infirm at the act but later regained normality.
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Herbert Kopit
Harold Edward Epesring
Dundaberg
Petrie
Justice Macrousan
J. Sheeler
Kopit
Mahoney
D. Casey
Mr. Casey
Abraham Kopit
Cairo
Egypt
Josephine May Kopit
Casey
Hoplt
Colbert
Juliuh Edward
Streeter
Boplt
Speering
Costello
Spe
Wreck of the Stanford after reef collision near Geraldton
Captain Beck recounts the Stanford striking a reef off Geraldton on Wednesday night amid heavy rain and fog. The crew faced rough seas and failed SOS requests for passenger evacuation. Koolinda arrived at 1 am Thursday to rescue those aboard. Only three kittens survived. Captain Beck led last to disembark with ship papers.
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Fremantle
Stanford
Geraldton
Beck
Point Moore
Koolinda
Franco British ties in peril over war minister speech
London reports a Foreign Office bulletin condemning Duff Cooper for saying Franco British friendship is a life or death matter. It warns such language risks hardening German views and undermining disarmament hopes. Parliament to question Baldwin over official policy. Paris notes Delbos urging Franco German talks and universal disarmament, with the Senate backing the policy by 185 to 58.
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London
the Mail
Berlin
Duffy Cooper
Paris
Foreign Office
Germany
Mander
Baldwin
House of Commons
Duff Cooper
Herald
Cooper
Eden
Geneva
France
Senate
Insanity Plea Rejected in Koplt Murder Case
In Queensland, the defense of insanity failed as the jury found Koplt guilty after Dr Streeter questioned determinism. The judge denounced the insanity plea, noting Koplt’s calculated planning and successful escape as evidence of his clear intent. Koplt whispered thanks to advisers after the verdict.
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Ossey
Streeter
Koplt
Hie
Sheehy
Kopit
Queensland
Question of Accumulated Leave in Industrial Court Brisbane
In Brisbane the Industrial Court considers whether government authority permits officers to accumulate annual leave under public service regulations. The Public Service Commissioner declines to seek Crown Solicitor interpretation, while unions urge court guidance on whether Governor-in-Council can alter regulations without court input. A case involves a grease– gear inspector who wished to accumulate leave to 1937 but was forced to take it. officials seek clear rulings on orderability of accumulated leave.
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Brisbane
A. Bond
Government Professional Officers’ Association
Public Service Commissioner
T. Bolger
State Public Service Union
Justice Webb
Mr. Bolger
Public Service
Bond
J. Story
Manager's Evidence At Hart's Aberdare Colliery Blast
The inquiry into the explosion at Hart's Aberdare colliery resumed with manager William Binnife stating the blast likely originated from explosive gas in old workings. He denied a fire damp presence and noted the Aberdare seam's tendency for spontaneous combustion. temperatures exceeded Mining Act limits, and measures for cooling and ventilation were planned before the explosion. The hearing was adjourned to Thursday.
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Tpswich
Hart's Aberdare
William Binnife
Aberdare
French Seamen Take Command in Marseille Strike Tie
French seamen retook ships in Marseille as employers objected to a clause offering pay during the strike and overtime bonuses. The action marks a shift as crews assume control of their vessels amid wage dispute efforts.
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Marseilles
Court hears silence as judge reviews murder case
The Crown Prosecutor indicates no Indictment for murder Da tello. Koplt, with his counsel Spilter, is moved from the dock to the cells after tense exchanges and a delayed charge discussion.
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Datello
Koplt
Chance
Italo Ethiopian Dispute Dominates Geneva League Talks
London reports single focus on the Italo Ethiopian dispute as the League Council prepares to discuss sanctions and the Ethiopian question. Slavery and the Locarno treaty also feature, with debates on collective security and restoration of trade. Halli Selassie appeals for justice as Geneva events unfold.
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League Council
Locarno
Geneva
Times
League Assembly
Haili Sellassie
Ethiopia
Rome
Traly
Hus
Italy
League
Coordination Committee
Britain
France
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Holland
Pinland
Spain
Switzerland
Halli Sellassie
Hafli Sellassie
Gippsland Floods Cause Heavy Sheep and Cattle Losses
In east Gippsland floodwaters recede slowly as hundreds of sheep and cattle drown and thousands of acres of crops are submerged.救 Boat parties rescue marooned residents with near Bairnsdale about 30 people isolated by floodwater. Stratford suffers damage estimated at EWU and relief efforts continue Friday.
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Melbourne
East Gippsland
Bairnsdale
Eaard
Stratford
EWU
Italian Wool Duty Listed on Raw Wool Imports
Rome reports a royal decree listing duties on raw washed wool and wool waste imports effective in January. The measure targets conformity with trade rules and supports domestic wool industries.
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Rome
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Price
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Sydney
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