Coroner's Inquest Into Baker's Swamp Shooting Case
The coroner heard evidence on the death of 20-year-old Arthur Sheppherd at Baker’s Swamp Wellington. Witnesses described a gunshot wound to the forehead, powder marks, and an empty rifle with bullets found elsewhere. The inquiry examined possible causes, including intoxication and jealousy linked to Maude Owens, with several residents detailing last seen times and interactions prior to July 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lord
Wellington
Serine
Baker
SDS
Warburton
Sidney Dawson
Baker's Swamp
Deopeyed
Matheas
Jta
Hell Uin Ville Elosa
Sidney Robert Tawaon
Cundumbul
Wbous
Ress
Lewiperte Hubite
Liguor
Miss Owens
Wellton
Decenvat
Horry
Haysebndle
Dormauil
Aielock
Ldbtee
Bert
Wanes
Guar Bolida
Tavliut
Arthur Domes Sheppherd
Shoriel
Dentil Micky Lawson
Cindurbury
Dow
Rosia Maside Owens
Gowan Groot
Via. Bakt's
Wen
Deceusod
Wellsington
Edde Piste
Fie
Edols
Jack Dermead
Wan Canning
Rane
Witess
Witote
Perly
Narsentine
Decenzyd
Howald
Lancaiot
John Donmesd
Riel
Gowan Green
Witness
Bliss Owens
Rey
Macensel
Owens
Orwena
District Scout Meeting Delayed by Illness and Postponed
The District Commissioner has been ill for over a week with pneumonia delaying the annual Scout meeting. The meeting in Dubbo Scout Hall is rescheduled for Wednesday 21st August at 2 pm with plans to broadcast Scout Week from a Dubbo Station.
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My Swkgrave
Gularzambono
Hay Hat
Eh Anguet
Santation Fomn Sch
Hvis
I. B. Berry
District Comaisionar
Tly Ch
Dubbo
Scout Week
A. Voip Intecastings Pengretinte HN
Voices of Death Mysterious Experiments Revealed
Dr Nandor Fodor discusses Britain’s most intensive research into life after death. He describes a cloud chamber device and infrared cinema tracking facial changes, aimed at proving or disproving survival. Experiments include mice in vacuum chambers, electrical sound recorders, and ultraviolet photography to capture posthumous voices and phenomena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Nandor Fodor
Britain
Poder
Fyaud
Infeasrud
Leon
Bennison the Practical Watchmaker on Greens Parey Street
F Bennison a practical watchmaker and jeweller operates opposite sowing Greens Parey Street offering repairs and timepieces in a compact storefront with visible signage and nearby shopping activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Bennison
Ini Jeweller
Flying Boats and Air Route Debate in Australia
In his weekly notes, H Bowden Bletcher discusses the Commonwealth Government and QANTAS plans to duplicate mail service to Singapore and possible flying boat use. He warns against routes over the Gulf of Carpenteria, notes Defence Minister ruling out inland routes, and highlights growing flying boat design for long waterway routes to Capetown and Darwin. He mentions Winged service from Adelaide to Darwin and early business viability, plus social notes on aviation clubs and travel plans in Australia.
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Bridget
Commonwealth Government
Q.A.N. T.A.S
Singapore
Qantas
Imperial Airways
Darwin-Siniagore
Darwin
Brisbane
Cootamindya
Gulf of Garpentavia
Queensland
Defence
Swelor
Capetown
New Zealand
Sydney
New Gainea
Amesea
Japan
Smr
Lning
Adelaide
Tennant
Ulm
Nancy Bird
Dubbo
Olfmate
Dubin
Peal Hill
Aiso
Tha
Acra
Clu Walcomes Avery Adhition
Walp Air Lines
Aero Club
Carey Abe
Hair care fashion tips from The Australian Journal
A fashion expert advises women on shampoo choices and routines for healthy glossy hair. Egg shampoo is valued, but beware strong fragrances after washing. Use towels to steam the scalp before applying the product to protect the scalp and achieve a clean, glossy result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advines
Georgia Rivers
Lor
Mystery Scrap Reveals Fractured Archival Note
Fragments from an old newspaper page hint at an era when daily life intertwined with scattered letters and coded hints. A tenuous lead points to a past event, but the missing context leaves readers piecing together names places and dates.
Months in Military Hospital Returns Soldier's Cure
Returned soldier writes of months in military hospital from 1916, detailing kidney and rheumatic troubles. He credits Schumann's Mineral Spring Salts, obtained from chemists and stores, with restoring mobility and alleviating pain after wearing months of illness. The note records prices at 3/6 and 2/6 per jar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deas
Wulfawine
Rhourgucizin
Kidnad
Schumans
Tom Pawnly
Schumann
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Aayer
Victor
Ator
Ty Pew
Fale Toma
Hsnendly Foy Terme Gleon Pianos
Meradi Depoar
Sytiney
Charley Murphy
Dean
Deans
Wwe
Tve
Rimeell
Wuinidom
Seon Banas Asared
Owe Jing
A.M.P. Society
A.W. Sneddon
Fla. Sneal
D. EO Walker
New South Wales
William Street
Thxthurst
Chas E
Turnejet
Wellinnian
Rene FP
Carr
Western District
Shesterfield
Sports ST
H_ Bowden Bletcher
USA
Uie
Tven
Uline Wauhle
Sesson
Hyip
de Witt
MR. W- Smith
Rave Rine
Keith G. Titheradge
Arthur Street
Veodus Motor
George Paul
Wellington Motors
Howland
W. Gollan
Bank Street
Neptune Oil CO. Ltd
York Street
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