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Mysterious Death
(Received April 25, at 9 25 a.to.) Sydney, April 25
A mystery surrounds the finding of the body of Mrs Sylvia James, formerly school teacher in New Zealand, in the scrub at Georges River, Watley. Shß had apparently been dead for several wseks. Her farmhand states bis wife was missing sicce January 27, When passing Cabramatta tation, she promised to await his return, but disappeared and all efforts to traoe her failed. The police have detained a man.
Food Prices Adelaide, March 25 Official rates have reduced bran to £4 5/, and pollard to £6.
The Comet.
(Received April 25, at 12,45 p.m) Sydney, April 25
The Government Astronomer explains that the com6t cabled on Sunday was an entirely unexpected visitor. Wolfe’s comet ie also visible, but only through powerful glasses.
Journalist Awards
Sydnet, April 25 Tbe Journalist’s Award is retrospective to January Ist last. The classification staffs is fixed at 3 5 seniors, 1-5 junior, and the re3t generals, Justice Isaacs intimated that with the exception of one or two journals no question had been raised as to the ability to bear tbe payments.
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Hokitika Guardian, 25 April 1917, Page 3
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