Dynamite fumes claim two miners at Phoenix mine
In Western Australia at the Phoenix mine two young men Kenneth McLaren and Alfred Gale died after inhaling dynamite fumes. McLaren died saving Gale. Three other rescuers were affected but recovered. The incident was unusual as dynamite fumes rarely linger after detonation.
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Perth
Kenneth McLaren
Alfred Gale
Phoenix Mine
Western Australia
McLaren
Pal Gale
Electrocution Fatality In Brisbane Workshop Scene
A 30 year old man named Robert Francia Breeze and a mechanic were found electrocuted last night under his King Street Brisbane home. He had been repairing a motor car and was found beside the vehicle holding an electric light bulb attached to a flex from inside the house.
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Brisbane
Robert Francia Breeze
King Street
Grand Old Man Josey dies at 104 in Western State
A veteran resident Josey ise aged 104 died yesterday in the Western State where he had lived for eight decades. He stood as a figure of local history, his long life marked by decades in the Western State community.
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Perth
Austraa
Josey Ise
Furey Street Wellington by Brownhill Warnest
A brief entry notes Furey Street in Wellington as surveyed or recorded by Brownhill and Warnest with locality reference. The terse record cites the street location and the two named surveyors or firms involved in the listing.
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Furey Street
Wellington
Brownhill, Warnest
Two Dead In Tragic Station Murder Suicide
Patricia Dorothea Ken Smith a popular 20 year old district girl and Edward Hazelding O Keefe 16 died after a shooting at Morridong Station seven miles from Cuba Police said O Keefe shot Miss Ken Smith then killed himself Two bullets were fired one hit Miss Ken Smith the other struck O Keefe in the forehead and the brain He died soon after at Orange Hospital The station manager is Mr CG Ken Smith husband of the slain girl longtime resident O Keefe had lived at the station eight years The tragedy unfolded yesterday afternoon in a house where O Keefe walked in on the girl and her mother during ironing"}
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Fred
Morridong
Cuba
Ken-Smith
Cecil Smith
O'Keefe
Wee O'Keefe
Aberdeenh
Newcastle
Birl
Patricia
Edward Howfard
Mins Ken-Smith
Howard
Kentall
Jnst
Thel Sullee
Orange
Orange District
Chrlatian
Orance
Smith
Inter
O'Keafe
Mixa Smith
Will
Glass embargo to be removed in Canberra report
Canberra reports the Federal Government will lift the embargo on importing sheet glass. The official announcement is expected soon and is seen as easing difficulties caused by Belgian restrictions on Australian barley and tinned meat.
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Canberra
Thurasay
Belgium
Sheep Market at Homebush Sharpens Prices
The Sydney cattle market at Homebush shows a slight rise with 1950 head yarded. Bullocks sell from £6 to £11, cows £5 to £9, best up to 47/-, medium to Nye 25/-, inferior to Sheep 85,000 penned. Wethers 10/ to 24/-, ewes 9/- to 20/-, lambs 15/ to 23/-, shorn sheep 7/ to 18/.
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Sydney
Card Party to Benefit Red Cross Relief Fund
A card party will be held at the School of Arts hall on Saturday next the ith December by members of the Wellington branch of the Red Cross Relief. Funds raised will provide Xmas cheer for patients in Cross Homes.
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School of Arts
Wellington
Red’ Gross Relaty
Uy Aid of
Funda To Pro de Xmas
Tragedy at Orange as O'Keefe Shoots Two in Death Scene
In Orange a man named O Keefe seized a heavy revolver from a manager's office and fatally shot Mine Ken Smith at point blank before wounding Kentall. The second victim died instantly. O Keefe was injured but survived, motive unclear. authorities recover weapon and ammunition as community reels from the tragedy.
Flour tax dispute may trigger legal challenge
Reports indicate the Federal Government might abandon a flour clause by December 1. The Master Bakers' Association is likely to lead a dispute, potentially refusing to pay the tax and seeking court action to challenge the provision's validity.
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Master Bakers’ Association
Flour Tax Amendment Bill Prompts Bread Relief Debate
The Premier Mr Stevens moved the second reading of the Flour Tax Amendment Bill in the Legislative Assembly last night. He argued the tax would raise prices, and the government would adjust unemployed rations to prevent bread relief reductions. Debate continued late.
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Legislative Assembly
Mr. Stevens
Tightening Regulations in Canberra Wheat Grant Debate
Canberra debate in Parliament on tightening rules for wheat grant distribution. Minister for Commerce submits amendments restricting funds to aid wheat growers only, correcting prior misuse. Mention of a £4000 bounty collected by a vine company two years ago, with further amendments proposed.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
Vine Company
Harvey Brothers Jewelers and Opticians Wellington
Harvey Brothers, jewelers and opticians in Wellington, run by A. Harvey, with optometry services provided by Sydney born professional. The note highlights the family business and its emphasis on eyewear and optical care.
Petrol Raid Samples Taken Across Sydney Stations
Detectives raided about twenty petrol service stations in Sydney and suburbs taking samples of every petrol class for analysis. Simultaneously samples were collected at supplier company headquarters. Supposed sensational developments are anticipated.
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Sydney
Pampa
Welfare Dept Under Fire In Legislative Assembly
Mr Davidson raised repeated press reports alleging ill treatment of boys under the Child Welfare Department. The minister said the welfare secretary’s preliminary inquiry was serious enough to merit action, with some officers suspended pending a full Public Service Board inquiry and further steps if charges are proven.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Davidson
Child Welfare Dept
Educution
Welfare Department
Wen
Public Service Board
Commercial Produce Prices From Sydney Today
The following prices were quoted at the Sydney produce sales today Potatoes Tasmanian batches to 7 shillings Victorian 3 shillings 6 pence Clarence River 3s 6d eggs New laid 10d Edam butter 1s 4 8d cheese 7d to 9d honey 3d to 4 1/2d maize 4/6 to 3/8 oats 1s 9d to 8d onions 3d to 6s 6d Chats wheaten 3 to 5 oaten 3d 8d to 5d 8d linseed 8d to 5s 4d hay oaten 2s 6d to 6s 9d lucerne 2s 6d to 6s 6d wheat 2s 10 8d to 8/-
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Sydney
Victorian
Clarence River
Noiseless 22 Caliber Firearm Import Not Sanctioned
Commissioner of Police Mir Childs stated today that the New South police would not sanction the importation of 22 caliber firearms. The report notes concerns over quiet guns and public safety implications.
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Sydney
Mir Childs
New South Police
Darwin Police Court Proceedings Mention Adverse Circumstances
Yesterday at Darwin Police Court Doctor Kirkland deferred adjudication on Gordon Cameron Hislop Stott a police constable suspended after being charged with illegally assaulting a woman named Dolly at Wearynian River in February. Authorities had consulted him beforehand but circumstances made adjudication inadvisable.
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Darwin
Thurday
Darwin Police Court
Doctor Kirkland
Gordon Cameron Hislop Stott
Dolly
Weary-nyan River
Mr Scullin Dinner Tendered by Labour Party
Canberra report notes that the Federal Opposition leader Mr Scullin was invited to dinner at Parliament House by Parliamentary Labour Party members before their Christmas recess. Speakers praised his leadership and personal qualifications.
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Canberra
Féderst
Scullin
Parliament House
Parliamentary
Labour Party
Soullin
Robbery at Five Dock Shop Ends with Escape
John Henry Dixon, 11, was robbed at his Five Dock shop last night when two youths entered. One asked for cigarette papers, Dixon turned, was rifle pointed at his ear, and the thieves emptied the till and Dixon's pockets, escaping with 16 in cash.
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Sydney
John Henry Dixon
Five Dock
Dixon
Weather Forecast: Warm to hot with isolated storms
Forecast shows warm to hot conditions with thunderstorms mainly in northern districts and southern highlands. Light variable winds, mainly north east in the northwest, with some isolated strong gusts. Temperature at 2.40 W recorded 89 degrees.
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Highiunde
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Fong Lee
One Lee & CO
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Fong Lee & CO
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Crescent
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Woot
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