Smith Acquitted On Murder Charge Sequel To Calleen Tragedy
Smith was acquitted after a jury deliberation of one hour on murder charges in a case tied to a Calleen dispute. Ellen Smith fainted at the verdict, later revived, and asked for her son Matty. Evidence showed the son Samuel telephoned police after reporting his father shot. witnesses described a violent household history and a fatal wound to Smith senior.
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Justice Maguire
Smith
Hidden
Ellen Smith
Eugene Thorns Brith
Let Him Have Both Barrels Confession From West Wyalong Case
Constable Keith William Mc Tean died on duty at Wee Wyalong December 16 after a man shot at close range. In early December 15 16 the raid with geant Short and Calleen yielded testimonies about a fatal shooting. Detective Sergeant Harold Joseph Cloke and Samuel Smith described family tensions over money and a claim about maintaining the Air Service with local support.
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Keith William McTean
West Wyalong
Wee Wyalong
Calleen
Mer
Methean
Smith
Nam
John Norman Martin
Church Street
West Wralong
Geant Short
Nly
Martin
Samuel Smith
Abe
Mr. Hidden
Harold Joseph Cloke
Wagga
Harven
Cloke
Hin
Birth
East West Airlines Air Service Time-Table and Night Domestic Tragedy
An airline timetable note shows flights from Sydney at 11.55 am to Acriva Wyre and back via direct routes, as a domestic context. In a separate case, Samuel Smith describes a violent family incident ending in the shooting of his father, with his mother and himself involved. The mother recalls a troubled marriage and a violent husband, while Samuel claims fear and accidental shooting during a confrontation at the sleep-out floor. The narrative details misused violence, a concealed firearm, and a plea for help amid a troubled household.
Petition Sent to New South Wales Government
The petition organized by West Wyalong Labor figures cites 110 signatures from West Wyalong, urging a government inquiry into water rates, council expenses, and housing projects. Shire President A. L. Wallace says no official notice has reached council, while labor organizers plan similar efforts in Ungarie.
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Bland Shire
Cr. A. AL Wallace
Cro J. McCann
Cr. Wallace
West Wralong
Australian Labor Party
Dr. Wallace
McCann
Wallace
Ungarie
Omclass
Labor League
Advocate
H. A. McCartney
KK. Ayres
Anzac Day Plans Set For West Wyalong March
A West Wyalong RSL meeting approved Anzac Day celebrations on Monday April 26 with a street march starting at 9 46 am from the OWA Hall and a wreath laying at the Memorial Hall Cenotaph. Officials confirmed no objection to the local observance and a Sydney march on April 25 was noted. local ex service members urged to attend.
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Alan Moxham
Angus
Sydney
Weer Wyalong
Mene Dengue
United Serveen Club
L. J. McCann
RSL
J. R. Lewis
West Wyalong
McCann
W. G. L. Bain
Tere
OWA
Memorial Hall
Man accused in a family murder heard threats and fear
Mrs. Smith testified that her husband threatened her life repeatedly and used foul language. She described how he accused her of infidelity, threatened her sister and brother in law, and forced her to stay at home while she hid from him during a crucial night. Her son, the accused, was said to be frightened, taking a loaded shotgun to bed, and claims he acted in self defense as his father pursued his mother. The Crown contends Samuel Smith was his father’s executioner, while defense argues the shooting was accidental amid years of violence.
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Lan George Johnson
Calleen
Smith
Cloke
Father
Cloire
Fred
Samuel Smith
Mother
Towan
Ellen Smith
Sameel Smith
Mire. Smith
Samuel J
Sgt. Short
Hidden
Tha
Mr. Knight
Knight
Samuel
Smith on Trial for Murder as Jury Deliberates
Smith admits guilt in a tense courtroom as prosecutor urges the jury to convict him of murdering his father. The defense claims rumors paint him as violent, while Ellen says he never harmed her before the night of December 16. After magistrate review, the jury retires to decide.
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Smith
Knight
Smith Bor
Ellen
Justice Maguire
Scott's New Big Gift Department for Birthday Anniversary
Scott's introduces a new gift department advertised for birthdays and anniversaries. The notice highlights a broad selection of gifts and emphasizes affordable prices and seasonal specials for celebrants.
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Scott’s New Big Gift Department
Annual Meeting of Calleen Tennis Club This Sunday
The Calleen Tennis Club invites all members and prospective members to attend a meeting this Sunday March 21 at 2 p m. Secretary R W Collins stated a large turnout is expected and welcomes both current members and newcomers to participate in the session.
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Calleen Tennis Club
Calleen
R. W. Collins
Mamjiece
Your Own Movies with the Latest 16 Millimeter Talkie Projector
A demonstration showcases a new 16 millimeter talkie projector. The unit promises home cinema potential with bright images and synchronized sound for early film enthusiasts.
Spastic Centre Council May Be Formed Here
At Weet Wyalong a meeting tonight in the Intermediate High School may form a Spastic Centre Council. Mr J O Wright of the Spastic Centre, in town two days arranging for a fundraising machine, will chair with Cr A My Kalna. He plans to speak and outline aims as the centre seeks funds to build a country hostel in Frenchs Forest for 100 children and their mothers, though current funds are low and industrial backing scarce. Dr Kalme and Mr Wright urge garden-minded locals to attend this important gathering.
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Weet Wyalong
Tte Hind
J. O. Wright
Weateralong
Planshire Council
Cr A
My Kalna
Wright
Kalme
Gardons
Sydney Wool Sales Report From Sydney Auction
Telegram from Winch wombe Carson Ltd reports strong bidding at Sydney auctions yesterday with the market broadly unchanged. Buyers secured several lots including E. A. Luck Guoning and A. Scanon with crossbreds and comebacks favoring sellers. specific values included ewes at 156d.
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Winchwombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
E. A. Luck
A. Scanon
Sydney wool sales show firm rise amid wider competition
The Advocate relays a telegram from Dalgety & Co. Ltd noting a hardening tendency at Sydney wool sales with broader bidding and a 2 per cent uplift. Merino fleece and related goods gained while superfine wools remained irregular. Within eight days values rose under pressure from Friesland countries and stronger demand from Japan. Dalgetys reported nearly no total clearance, top price 13 1/2d for a sales account F. L. Taylor, Terrible Vale, Armidale.
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Dalgety & Co. Ltd
Sydney
Frissian
Japan
Dalgetys
From the Pavilion onlookers note council plans and local items
A ragged column reports on a council meeting with no business, a North Sydney cemetery headstone inscription, lighting redesign at the Recreation ground, a bid for a West Wyalong Somatic Centre fundraiser, water service extension to a cemetery, and calls for more parent involvement at local meetings.
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North Sydney
Tallimba Prepares Sports Grounds for the Season
Work has begun on the parish football ground and golf links for the year’s playing season. The golf links look promising after a month long Working Bee. Expected to be in fine condition after rain, the links will be ready for opening day of the town’s new course.
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Tallimba
Dentist from University of Sydney to visit Ungarie
Dr FL Holmen BD Univ of Sydney will begin visits to Ungarie starting Friday and continue Saturdays or from tomorrow. He will operate from the new surgery location.
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FL Holmen
Univ. of Sydney
Ungarie
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