Weather records show variable rainfall and heat in January
The month opened with dry conditions and a cool change and ended with heavy storms. Wellington and district saw 482 points of rainfall over four days, while Dubbo Bathurst endured the worst of the storms. January temperatures peaked around 110 degrees in places, then cooled, with a lengthy heat spell preceding a return to cooler weather from March.
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Dubbo
Bathurst
Jinaity
Wellington
Gilley
Thwendall
Edit
Louk
Angrawan
Up in arms claim denied by Rab ul official
Sydney reports from New Guinea that natives are up in arms and a menace to white residents, but Mr G Thomas, president of Rab ul, says whites are not in danger if they stay within Administration controlled areas. He calls the natives wild yet not out of control.
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Sydney
New Guinea
G. Thomas
Rabul
Mystery surrounds bank death in Collins Street Melbourne
Melbourne, Thursday. A young Commonwealth Bank clerk William Tolland aged 18 was found dead in his Moor with a bullet wound to the head at nine this morning. A revolver was found near the body as police begin an investigation into the probable circumstances of the death.
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Melbourne
Thursdas
Sfmt
Commonwealth Bank
Collins Street
Manrie
William ‘Tolland
Hank
Paler Force
Emden's Bell Recovered From Domain Theft Case
Detectives and police intelligence officers recovered the bell from the German cruiser Emden in the Domain yesterday. Although the Bell has been found, the thief remains at large and further inquiries are underway.
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Sydney
Emden
Givon Island
Wool Sales Record From Coron Ltd Auction List
Wirieheombe Coron Ltd reports a Wednesday auction with Continental Dan, York shire, American and Australian lines. Ewes, wethers and hoggets sold near record levels, including Merriman at Mersyville and multiple consignors such as Charlton Barrandong and Watt Auldry. Prices range around 10 to 14 pence per head, with several lots listed and brands noted from Wellington to Yeovil.
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Wirieheombe, Coron Ltd
Continental
Dapanesy
Yorkshire
Fort Walter Merriman
Mersyville
Yass
Ewes
Sydney
Wethers
Peliles
John Charlton
Bloomfield
Durrendong
Wethe Ori
Hide
Bich
Wellington
Owen Lid
Coronel
E.G. Martin
Hogmetx
H. Muer
Euelureena
Ry Burns
Commercial Produce Prices From Sydney Market
Sydney markets show varied quotes for vegetables and staples. Tasmanian potatoes range 7/ to 7/4, onions 3/30 to 4/4, lucerne 3/0 to 8/ per unit, and maize and bay findings, with water and cheese prices listed amid a general salon report.
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Sydney
Lucerne
Bay
Aute
Cattle market firm as 2100 cattle yarded at Nowetush
The cattle market held firm with 2100 cattle yarded at Nowetush. Best cattle sold to 24 shillings, medium quality to 10 shillings, and inferior steady. Sheep and lambs also showed varied but steady prices with ewes and sheds adjusting to local demand.
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Sydney
Nowetush
Bessie O Connor Case Details From Inquest
In an inquest regarding the Bessie O Connor case Sydney Threaday and Detective Wayne discuss the murder linked to Erie Craig who denies being at National Park on December 14. He claims he told the truth about another case and asserts his conscience is clear.
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Sydney
Beacie O'Conner
Erie Craig
National Park
Bessie O'Connor
Still at Large Prisoners Escape in Victoria
Still at large two prisoners escaped yesterday near Moreland Victoria while being conveyed to the police station. Both men had been sentenced to heavy terms of imprisonment for breaking and entering. They freed themselves from bed cuffs and severed a steel sheet from a roof to escape. The escape is described as the most daring and sensational in recent years.
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Arbourne
Prinvant
VIV McGRATH Selected by State Tennis Officials
VIV McGRATH named by state selectors on Thursday after a standout season. The announcement lists him among top contenders and ties with key rivals for the 12 MP mark in the competition.
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Givath
Crawford
Yayers
Labor Party Conference Agenda Sparks Motions and Notices
Labour party agenda lists 295 motions and 95 notices for the metropolitan conference to open next week at Trattes Hall. The Federated Boilermakers Union asks passage of a motion barring any member with questionable character from office. Waverley branch submits a motion expressing concern over ties between Labour politicians and enemies of the working class, foreshadowing likely stirring incidents at the gathering.
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Sydney
Laboy Party
Trattes
Ehicte
Federated Boilermakers' Union
Waverley
Faccon
Harvey Brothers Jewelers and Opticians in Wellington
Phone 125 for HARVEY BROTHERS JEWELLERS AND OPTICIANS Wellington customers contact details and shop services listed, indicating a local business directory entry.
Griffiths and Harvey: High Class Dispensing and Optometry
G. W. Griffiths, chemist, advertises high class dispensing services. A. A. Harvey is listed as an optometrist. Reputable professionals offering pharmaceutical preparations and eye care in a period advertisement.
Dole reliance high in Greta mining town
Interview with the Minister for Labour and Industry and Greta’s mayor reports that about 85 percent of Greta’s population relies on the dole. Greta, a mining centre on the southern goldfields, has seen sporadic work in the collieries for some time.
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Sydneys
Thutelay Ly Ap
Labour and Industry
Greta
Dole
Sorthern Goalfelds
Diphtheria Toll Rises in Goulburn District
Four deaths from diphtheria reported in Goulburn with eleven more suspected cases under strict observation at the District Hospital. The hotbed of infection prompts health authorities to continue monitoring and investigation.
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Sydney
Goulburn
Professor Brereton Dies Sudden Death Near Campus
Professor John Le Gay Brereton of Sydney University collapsed in a white travel van near Tan ks son and was found dead early Thursday morning. An ambulance was summoned but arrived too late.
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Sydney
John le Gay Brereton
Sydney University
Tanks Son
Wien
Fe Waly
Forecast patchy rain and cool unsettled conditions
The forecast notes cooler cloudy weather with rain developing in the northeast air district over the next 48 hours. Some heavy rainfall expected in Tallah Nicely area. Otherwise improving with rising temperatures. Coastal winds shift from southeast to northeast, with fresh squally conditions. Temperature at 2:30 pm listed as 8 degrees.
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Inlun
Win
Wellington Motors Leads In Record Ford Sales
Wellington Motors reports a strong start to the new Ford model year with seven cars sold since Christmas and four deliveries since Friday. Owners include E P Giddings of Georio, Mrs Lawson of Stowel Town, J Williams of Wellington, and Rev Father Crows among others, with a demonstration drive offered to interested buyers.
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Wellington Motors
Wellington
Nis
E. P. Giddings
Georio
Mev
Lawson
Stowel Town
Me J
Williams
Sports Phaeton
Char
England
Crows
Wallington
Lourth
Hows
Gowrie
Wayone Lise
Heavy Floods Force Settlers Out in New Zealand
Severe floods inundate large areas of New Zealand forcing settlers from homes. Submerged towns reveal heaps of ruins and debris as waters recede. The disaster has caused widespread destruction and displacement.
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New Zealand
Royal Show Protest Gathers Anglican Officials
Archbishop Wright and the Anglican Bishop of Sedna protested the Royal Sydney show on Good Friday. The council of the RAS indicated regret but stated the event would depart from its usual practice.
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Sydney
Wright
Sedna
Ama E Hol
Loan Council Seeks Five Million To Finish Works
At a Loan Council meeting officials estimated about £ five million was needed to complete ongoing projects for the current financial year. The Commonwealth Bank Board was later reported unable to secure more than £ three million.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Qoaterda Aa
Commonwealth Bank Board
Meinted for J T Brownhill and Sons item
A note from the Wellington Times on Purey Street Wellington by J J Brownhill of Warne Street Wellington. The text concerns a financial or business matter involving the Brownhill firm. The fragment mentions Brownhill and Sons and indicates a formal communication or notice published in the Wellington Times.
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Meinted
J.T. Brownhill & Sons
Wellington Times
Purey Street
Wellington
J. J. Brownhill
Warne Street
Saturday Special Store Deals Across Towels and Aprons
Newspaper clipped notices announce towel bargains and men’s wear with blue and pink options, plus a Saturday special on medicated toilet goods. Also advertised are new Lexicon aprons and linking items for a Saturday sale event at Tid Mall Pould Traced.
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Osloxen
Atiw
Pam Ces
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West
Royal Exchange Assurance
Hail, Firz and
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Dobbie
A. Shineberg
M.P S
A.lf
Nanima Crescent
Glover's Pharmacy
F.glover
C.c. McMahon
Chemists v.P.s
Percy Street
Nanima
B.C
Barton
Mt. Nanims
D. H. Barton
Nearea Tate
Pring Valley
Parkes Road
Finch
Murray Bros
Undertakers
S. Wilmot
Wilmot
Fong Lee & CO
C. J. Shakespeare
Undertaker & Sculi
Singleton
Wrong
Olien
Viv McGrath
Labor Party
Harvey Brothers
Opticians
G. W. Griffiths, Chemist
Telephone
A. A. Harvey
Good Friday
Loan Council
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Sue
Priset
Art Sik
Underskirts
Whitfale
Juustro
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Sysiem
Ik Amall
al Caer
Navy
Ehat
Tn Navy
Cesaring
Corton
Jess Styles
Zephyrs
Keston Shes
Aba
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