Bribery Allegations Shadow Brisbane Prize Draw
In Parliament yesterday Attorney-General Mr Develes stated that the prize winning Wolcor n Golden Davies No. 1867 was purchased in Brisbane by L. H. Gray Jr. Brubn Pie pressed for details, and Mr Devries indicated inquiries into the matter. The exchange touched on a July 10 drawing of Golden Casket No. 1307, alleged payments to Gray of Golden Invertments, and links to a Charleville syndicate. The session explored who profited and the legality of the prize distribution with mentions of Charleville and related parties.
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Bribbane
Roberts
Muldahy
Tm L. Gray
Athens
Macieysky
Charleville
Abo Singer Blair in New York Arrival Report
Fragmentary OCR text indicates a singer named Blair Abo or Blair in New York. Readable bits suggest confusion or garbled lines about American topics and a possible celebration or wake reference. No clear events, dates, or organizations emerge.
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Abo
Blair
New York
Pollard Charges CP Over Dishonest Wheat Flsion
Pollard accuses CP of dishonest wheat policy in a heated exchange. The brief confrontation highlights tariff and supply concerns as both sides push for clarity on market actions.
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Pollard
Ravdell Under Cross Examination In Melbourne Conspiracy Trial
In Melbourne the Gelbart conspiracy case proceeded to its third day as Maurice Bavdell and others face charges of conspiracy to defraud. Testimony described an $8000 stash kept in a small black box linked to illicit armoured car deals and black market talks. Bavdell testified about private deals over years and noted plans to report to the Income Tax Department, with ongoing examination revealing the alleged scheme and involved parties.
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Melbourne
Homband
Gelbart
Yeaturday
Golburt
Maurioe Bavdell
Solomon Bavdell
Maurice Bavdell
Maurice
Local Authorities Seek Federal Inquiry on Local Government Duties
A conference of the Australian Council of Local Government Associations approves a campaign to appoint a Commonwealth commission to define local government powers and align funding with duties. The move aims to coordinate with state administrations and press for financial resources to meet governance responsibilities.
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Arighane
Toédlutovitiee Wroughost
Austeatia
Soning
Ana ‘Illic Council
Yeaderday
le Cate Et Ouch
First Advance on New Wheat Will Be
A garbled report notes a first advance on new wheat with speculation about growers training and potential arrangements. It references a figure or location called Lipbeth and mentions a German connection and a crowd of around six thousand men, pointing to uncertainty about the wheat detail and timing.
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Elngeina
Avai
Feliee
Tie Eheat
Claim by Girl Against Council Lost in Odd Payment Row
A perplexing case features a girl pursuing £3000 against a council with disputed claims. The report outlines jury proceedings, a plot twist, and unexpected financial details amid a murky narrative revealing confusion and unresolved obligations.
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Girl Against Council
Quen haP to He praeae of Gh Eun ey Snel tg se Som
The fragmentary text mentions Quen haP and Gh Eun ey Snel with unclear roles and a possible event or plea. Names appear garbled and locations are unreadable. The readable bits hint at a historical notice or brief but lack concrete details or dates.
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Elieetea
Beane
Twain
Surat
Dutch Charge Against Dr. Evatt
A fragmentary OCR item discusses charges against Dr. Evatt amid political upheaval. The text is garbled with nonsensical phrases and word fragments, showing little coherent factual content beyond the accusation context and names.
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Evatt
Poor Example by Prime Minister Wails
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled quotes and names, with unclear events and missing context or dates. Core references include a prime minister and a terse lament, but no coherent narrative or verifiable details emerge from the readable fragments.
Brisbane Speech Sparks Turbulent Assembly Test
A chaotic session in a Brisbane gathering featured Mr Chifley urged to respond as heckling and interruptions interrupted the talk. The audience grew impatient while questions and reactions flared, with references to leadership and party strategy amid a tense political atmosphere.
Fermany Allowed to Build Larger Ships in Britain
London dispatch reports that the Délily Telegraph notes new British policy permitting larger ship construction. The change is framed as boosting naval and merchant fleets amid wartime demands.
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Fermany
London
Telegraph
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