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THE AGE. SATURDAY. JULY .18. 1942. BUYING BREAD LEONSKI GUILTY ON mw FITZROY VICTIM STRANGLED ur tUAL Zoning Causes Angry ALL LHAKvjtb WAR PRISON CAMP Secret Tunnels Discovered Signs of a Struggle Scenes The roiling of bread caused angry scenes in.

some of the industrial areas Mr. Curtin to Attend Conference A post-mortem examination by Dr. C. H. Mollis on.

Government Pathologist, or the body of Miss Mary Agnes Earls, 42 years, which was found yesterday. Several women took out Conditions reminiscent ot stories of near St. Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy. 011 Tuesday night, revealed that death was caused by strangulation. Marks on the throat and cheat indicated lliat she had struggled with her the Ingenuity of war prisoners that were told after the conclusion of the last war have, been revealed at the Uoulburn Valley war prisoners' camp, Sentenced To Death The General Court-Martial of the United Stati Army last night found Pte.

Edward Joseph Leoniki, 24 years, of the United States Army, guilty on the three charges of murder, end sentenced him to death by hanging. Leoniki did not give evidence on his own behalf, but evidence for the defence was called to show the peculiarities of the accused when under the influence of liquor, and that he was not responsible for his actions. His senior counsel stressed the mental history of Leonski's family. from which there has been a series their perambulators ana go carts ana other means of transport, and trudged long distances to get their bread. Thev said they were not going to be forced to ouy tne staff ot life in a Iree country like Australia at any place except that of their own choice.

Several shopkeepers attended demonstration of women in the vicinity of a suburban town hall. They complained that their regular customers who came to buy commodities inquired where they were getting their bread, and the customers de-rlarpd that if It was from a certain of escapes by Internees in recent Detective-Inspector Carey, who is In charge of the police investigations, yesterday he believed that Miss Earls had been killed on Tuesday liittht where her bodv wan found, as during daylight her assailant could have been easily seen by nurses and In view of the number of disputes on New South Wales coal fields recently, considerable significance is attached to a decision of the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) announced yesterday to confer In Sydney on Tuesday with the executive of the Miners' Federation. The Prime Minister Is expected to place before the meeting full details of the coal stocks position, and to slate that the Government will Insist upon full support from the rank and file hi every mine as well as from officials, of the union for 100 per cent, production. The gravity of the war position will be emphasised, and It Is possible that Mr.

Curtin will disclose a plan which he has been considering as a result of the con-stunt stoppages. The war-time difficulties of transporting coal from New South Wales to other Slates will be stressed, and the urgent need of the expanding war industries will be mentioned. The Coal Commissioner (Mr. pa Lie nts from the balconies of St. weeks.

At present there are still three German and one Italian prisoners at large. Detectives who visited the camp at the request of the military authorities following the recent escapes reported that there had been discovered a limbered tunnel 8 feet high by 3 feet wide, which had been driven 12 feet underground for a distance of taot uiirl fiitiiiei'ted the two com Vincent nospuai. mere is aiso con soldier when he Joined the army, but he became increasingly a poor one. siderable traffic by doctors' cars and source they would go elsewhere for other vehicles in ana out 01 tne nas- uk puiiuaaro. This happened at the time when he A Woman Good luck to them.

increasingly turned to tne use oi alcoholic liquor. He was a very good soldier and ft decent fellow when there was no liquor In his Rystem. It was the reverse when he had drink in him. pounds in which about 1300 naval and military prisoners are contlued. Not pital yard near where the body wa.

discovered. Yesterday detectives Interviewed Miss Earls' parents. They, however, were not able 10 give any information which could assist the police in solving the mystery as lo how their daughter met her death. only was the tunnel recessed at in tprini in fnciltiute two-wav pedes' Two hundred volunteer air crew trainees, who received their rail to serve with the K.A.A.F., attending their first roll call at the R.A.A.F. recruiting centre yesterday.

The en were arterwardu nworn lit and drafted to their training establishments. Irian traffic, but It was actually elec- tMnllu lit This undertaking must It was proposed to supplement the evidence with the testimony of an Australian psychiatrist, who was an outstanding man in his profession. He examined Leonskl at the same have entailed considerable time and labor. It was stated that the tools RAILWAYMEN TO BENEFIT NEW FILMS Country News Mlghell) Is submitting a report to the Federal Government comparing production with consumption and losses due to all causes up to the end of June. He said that while consumption of coal was Increasing A Shopkeeper: That's all right, but what about us We have always tried to give the people a fair deal.

Another Voice: We know that, but you have got to help us to smash this zoning system. A Baker: Who gave an association the right to stand over us, and say what we should do. Is thl democracy 1 A Voice: It's bureaucracy. A speaker who said he did not wish his name to be mentioned said that petitions were being prepared for submission to the Government. The people In Industrial suburbs who were democrats would not be driven, and were entitled to live their own lives as far as the purchase of a loaf of bread was concerned.

An Inter jector: Unless some action is taken to rectify this position there will be trouble In the industrial areas. Another Voice: We do not want that. Although we are at war abroad. Leonskl was charged with having murdered Mrs. Ivy Violet McLeod, 40 years, at Albert Park on May Mrs.

Pauline Buchan Thompson, 31 years, at Spring-street, city, on May 9, and Miss Gladys Lilian Hosking, 40 years, on May 18. Counsel for the defence, in opening the case for the accused, said that in ft case like this so much depended upon the mental state of the accused. This applied in two respects his mental state In respect of the alleged confessions and his actual mental state if, in fact, the confessions were true. For that reason the defence would produce evidence from Leonski's officers to give a picture of what kind of a fellow he was. Evidence had already been tendered in the report of the examining doctors which formed the background for this.

It set out that his father was alcoholic; that his mother had been confined to an asylum, and that his brother was so confined. Accused's general history gave a satisfactory picture up to the time that he entered the army. The picture which would be presented very generally was that he was a good tne rate oi proauction at present was falling because of stoppages in the industry. Coal oroduction was and materials used were ooiauieu uy prisoners employed on the erection of hutments for their accommodation. As the soil from the tunnel was excavated It was spread around huts to form liower beds, a fact which also escaped notice.

Underneath two huts vertical shafts were dui! and equipped with ladders for ingress and egress. The entrances to the shafts were concealed by trap doors, over which fur-nlshlnKS were placed. The police found In the huts not only chisels, mallets and other im- not keeping pace with the demand. KALLARAT Representations made by BallartU Tnutt'H Riitl Labor Council tn Mr. Pollard.

M.P., is bout "frozen" hx huve had ef-rei-t. Mr. Polltird Ima that the UovermmMtt hud Klven oritur for the r-iriiruj of nxes to Kfililtiie Wood cutter oil luudnclltm of iHiaa Mile. A rhriime In A.K.P. organisation In hfltiK made Ui provide that the district Warden shall he an honorary appointment, and that ho htmll have the help The Miners' General President (Mr.

Wells) said to-night that he was In complete agreement with the Interim Award Improvements In annual leave and public holiday conditions, and In penalty rates for Sunday work, and for railway employes on Irregular shift work, were contained In an Interim award Issued yesterday by Judge Regent Sundown The Regent Theatre's latest presentation, Sundown, is a dramatic film with a lonely military outpost In tropical Kenya as the scene of the operations. It provides excellent roles for Gene Tiemey. Bruce Cabot, George Sanders, Sir Oniric Hurd-wicke and Harry Carey, and they fullv avail lln-niselves uf their opportunities, some of the acting being of the highest standard. There are also some remarkable scenes associated with the military forces' time as the president of the Medical Board. The defence then called several members of the American army, who testified to the peculiarities of Leon-ski when drunk.

Some said they had seen Leonskt mix his drinks, one stating he had seen Leonskl mix whisky and beer with other concoctions, including ice cream, ketchup and hot peppers. He would mix them altogether. When he had recovered, one witness said, he was in a daze, and would not know what had happened when he was drunk. Another private told of how Leonskl on one occasion had tried to senre people In the street by Jumping up in front of them. Judge Advocate asked the witness was Leonskl doing it as a Joke.

The witness replied that Leonskl said he was acting. statement by the Miners' Northern president (Mr. Scanlon) that the i i nut atiiiarenuv oeen used cHi-iyiiiK "vi- Driike-Bi'otkman after an extensive Inquiry and report by the Railways of paid urjinnlhUiB Hvcrvtary. Paster John Kvhiih, formerly of Newtown, Hydiifv. will nter upon til nilnlH- a collection oi civilian chiuhhs.

eluding suit, underwear, shoes, shirts, which would be of assistance to escapees once they were clear trv at Ha 11 lira ApOKtoIlt! Church oil Uiut- Uuy. great majority oi miners wuu wt-ii-prepared to play their part should Inke off the gloves and hand It out to those responsible for the weakening of Australia's war position. Appeal to Workers The task confronting the Allied nations was much greater than people comprehended. At a time like the of the camp. The garments, most oi which bore tne lag oi city store, were pacKcd in new i cases for which covers had been made PERPETUALLY IN TROUBLE present every pound of coal was from blankets, un one ueu were found, and on another seven.

Tobacco was also found, one Internee having 15 lb. In his possession. When the police were proceeding to c.uw.11 nnrtv of misoners one of the needed. attempts to overthrow rebellious anil treacherous natives who have obtained arms secretly supplied to them by the enemy. In marked contrast to this drama, the supporting film.

The Mexican Spitfires Babv, Is a farcical production, in which Leon Errol and Lupe Velez arc the chief fun makers. Majestic Sullivan's Travels Although all the possibilities of the Idea are by no means exploited In the story there Is good material, comedy farce and tragedy In the film To those engaged in Industry generally. Brigadier-General Casey chief engineer of General MacAr- number quoted the Geneva Conven we want peace home. On this note the meeting broke up. Price Differences The Department of War Organisation of Industry, while concerned with the organisation of bread rationing, does not accept responsibility for price fluctuations.

Inquiry concerning recent public complaints elicited the statement that it was not intended that the department should interfere with price arrangements. That was a matter for the Prices Board and Professor Copland. Meanwhile metropolitan sonlng has apparently absorbed existing price scales (including any inequities) as between city and country or suburb and suburb. ALLIED AIR RAID thur's staff, told members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce ye; tcrday that to aid Australia war effort all must put their shoulders to tne wheel. it was going to oe a very hard fight to win back all that la u-turn for earlier hospitality, vlnlt-liiK troujiri art; tuTuutfhitf regimental ball on Monday evening, at Which the A.U.P.

IlOriterwH-ti will be the KUi'nUs. UEIWIIGO At the annual meeting of the RendlKo agricultural auvlety yesterday Messrs. A. llrowublll, W. J.

Lutiriell, J. H. Leinhop and G. A. Pot hard were re-elected to the council.

The balance sheet showed that the Iohh fur the present yeur was 14 17, and that owhitr, to the occupation of the showground by the military authorities activities were greatly restricted. The Director-General of the Land Transport Hoard (Sir Harold Clapp) has advised, In respect to representations regarding the reinstatement of the rail motor service, that the elimination of the rottd service between lleuthcote and lieudlgo was not us titled, and that hi view of the need for the restriction of transport services to reasonable essential requirements the limited tm tile available to rail transport did not warrant a duplication or the service. Ur. K. CI.

Ham told the BendlKO district council or the Wheat and Wool Growers' Assuclatlou that the building of cui'ko ships would umitn he undertaken In Australia. He mi'd that ship butldhiK had been pxtshed aside by other umeiKeiiclt's. yet It was question almost as Important as munitions making-In the lust war, Jttemllujo had turnod out llio.uoo worth of ship machinery, but no error had been made to use these facilities hi the present war. the enemy hud taken from us. Every Sullivan's now being pre one was concerned wnu mat tasK, sented at the Majestic.

The story Classification lionrd. The State secretary of the Australian Railways Union iMr. Randies) said yesterday that under the award the number of public holidays had been increased from seven to nine davs a year by the inclusion of Australia day and Anzac day. The former alternative of paying for work done on public holidays at penalty rates was abolished, and It was ordered that the days when worked should be added to annual leave. Annual leave, apart from public holidays, was increased from a minimum of three days to one week, and the maximum In the lowest schedule was Increased from six days to two weeks.

It would now be possible for the lowest paid worker who worked on all public holidays to receive 21 days' annual leave. The award also Increased Sunday penally rates from time and a third to time and a half. Another innovation was the provision of a special margin for employes normally not working shifts, but called on periodically to work at Irregular times. These rates applied to adult males, females and juniors whose margins did not previously cover regular shift work. The maximum of 13 a shift would be paid to adult males in this class working on any shift commencing at 0 p.m.

or after 2 a.m., or commencing before 6 p.m. and finishing at or after 2 a.m. Increases In salaries and wages were also gained by a number of grades in the service. The above award Is the first se An eminent psychiatrist attached to the Australian military forces gave evidence that he had examined Leon-ski on several occasions. Counsel for Defence: Do you agree with the Medical Board's conclusion that accused has a psychopathic personality Witness: Yes.

What do you mean by that One uses the term very often In the case of soldiers who have certain peculiarities which Indicate that they are not suited for certain purposes men who under certain conditions are abnormalities. Assuming that accused was guilty of killing the three women, would you say what effect the use of alcohol had on him in connection with those deaths Judge Advocate: I object to the question on the ground that the hypothesis stated by counsel for de A captain of the United States army, who was the commanding officer of accused when he left the United States, and until March, 31 last, said that Leonskl was perpetually in trouble. It was nothing of a really serious nature, and seemed to be unintentional most of the time, but he was still In trouble. Leonskl was proud of his strength, and demonstrated It to all he could. He drank very much more than the average soldier.

In witness's opinion he was not able to resist liquor. After Leonski's arrival in Australia witness had occasion sentence him for being absent without leave. Counsel for Defence: Did you ever meet him in the city Yes. In the latter part of February, about 1.30 a.m., a man told me there was an revolves around a Him director who Is very keen on the Idea of producing tion in regard iu me war prisoners, and contended that thev must not be bodily searched by civilians. He demanded Hint a military officer In the compound should support his objection.

The officer thereupon deferred the search pending a ruling on the point. The detectives left the compound, while the prisoners sang songs and waved sheets and towels. One prisoner produced an Improvised Na.t Hag. Other Tunnels The military authorities stated Inst night that the tunnel and other attempts at tunnelling by prisoners-had all been discovered and frustrated before the police search. In no case had the tunnels led to the escape of any prisoner.

All cases of escaped a dramatic picture portraying tne poverty and misery of the times, and after disiruLsIng himself as a tramp and sharing some of the experiences of "down and outs," decides subsequently that the needs ot the moment arc films which will make the mid must put all he had into It. It was up to every woncer to Increase the output in his particular Industry as part of the total war effort. Brigadier-General Casey paid a tribute to tho work and activities of the Allied Works Council and Civil Const ruction Corps, which, he said, were performing a magnificent Job. Over 4000 Miners Idle SYDNEY, Friday. Fifteen mines were idle In New South Wales to-day 11 because of strikes, one because of a breakdown, and three owing to a railway accident which work at two of the coal mines with the biggest production on the Newcastle field, and laid a third idle for hall' the day.

The total loss of output for the day was approximately 15,130 tons. Over 4000 men were idle. fence does not include ft statement American soldier who appeared to of fact analagous to the facts as thev prisoners had been reported, aim meie be In trouble, that he was intoxicated Salamaua Bombed Salamaua, in New Guinea, was lightly bombed by an. Allied air unit, on Thursday, according to the communique from General Mac Arthur head quarters issued yesterday. Another Allied reconnaissance attacked a small ship off Boela, Ceram, between New Guinea and the Celebes.

The communique read: North-eastern Sector. Sal'smaua: An Allied unit lightly bombed enemy installations. r.i:i:i,oc The Cleelong city brunch of the A.L.P. Iiho hffn Hilvlsed that the Price Com appear in the evidence, and that it has not been -shown that the witness knows the whole of the facts and and was in bad company. I went had been no conccainieiii ui suuu cases from public knowledge.

On the nther limit! no oublicitv had been down and saw Leonskl. At the time Tnnski was absent without leave. circumstances surrounding the con given lo the numbers of cases in which duct of accused in connection with the three murders. people laugh. Joel Mcuren, ana Veronica Lake are satisfying principals In this entertaining film, written and produced by Preston Sturges.

The supporting film is ft mystery thriller, A Night in New Orleans. Liberty Mad Doctor of Market Street The Mad Doctor of Market Street is the apt title of the main attraction on the Liberty's new programme, fot it Is the story of a crazy scientist who believes he can restore the dead to life. He has his chance when, fleeing from a charge of murder, he and five others, travelling in a liner which catches fire, become castaways on a tropical island where the superstitious natives mistake them for evil Thp rinilor (Lionel Atwill). Law Member of the Court: The ob attempted escapes nao ueeu 11 us-traled. Six tunnels, and one attempt at a tunnel, had been discovered in routine juMirehps conducted bv the autho I got a taxi and brought him back to camp.

On the way back Leonskl started crying, and appeared to be very repentant. By the time we reached the camp he was completely broken down and was crying like a cured since the appointment of the two new employes' representatives to the Classification Board IMessrs. A. J. V.

Miller and C. W. Harding) of the A.R.U. It will operate as from jection is sustained. Counsel for Defence (to wltnessl: missioner 1 making an Investigation of bread prices a a result of the zoning system of delivery, with view to having prices fixed.

A campaign for the collection of scrap rubber will canted out on Friday. July 31. The children of the various schools will make an organised canvas of the whole district. Mr. A.

V. Galbralth, chairman of the Forest Commission, visited Qeelong on Friday to make Investigations In regard ti tti HimiPBtiR firewood suddIv uroblem. Do you know anything about whether North-western Sector. Ceram: An Allied reconnaissance attacked a small ship off Boela. rities.

The aggregate footage of all tunnels covered in recent weeks would not exceed 400 or 500 feet. Two had baby. tie had been drinking July 6. Witness: He told me quite spon was the confession Leonskl was alleged to have made to the American soldier. It seemed from his evidence that this soldier had never really made up his mind as to Witness said that when they got out of the taxi a woman hailed the taxi to go back to town.

Leonskl looked around at her, and said, "I been short shaft. In no case had a tunnel passed beyond the wire entanglements. The big tunnel, 240 feet SOLDIERS KILLED COUNSEL ANSWERS IMPUTATIONS taneously that he had been drinking heavily. Would the effect of alcohol on the type of psychopathic personality you Mr. Galbralth said that whilst a smnll percentage of seml-drled wood was com long, htd not represented an attempt think I will eo back to town." Leon ski commenced to walk over to the taxi, hut witness called him back and to tunnel out, dul was a means 01 communication between huts of separate compounds.

Every discovery had been made by a member of the military guard. wnctner was teiung tne truth. In the three so-called confessions made by Leonski, and in his statements to the police, there was not a detail given by Leonskl that the police did not know already. The police told him what he had to confess in conformity with what however, saves the life of the islands princess, and, free from pursuit and obsessed with power, he begins his grim experiments on tho living. Comedy, thrills and romance make the picture enjoyable, and are sup In another tunnelllncr atteniDt a Canteens Inquiry The position ot O.T.

tn relation to ordern from enn teens, was covered In submlfwlons by Mr. Barry, K.C., to the Board of Inquiry Investigating alienations concerning the purchase of supplies for tunnel had been dug for about 75 feet they believed to be the facts. The mit lUUt umuiiR, sources, the bulk of the Ruppltes was of good qualltv. and Geclong had received more than Its quota of firewood from the forest reserves, The first of the Sunday entertainments for members of the lighting forces and their friends will bo held in the Plaza theatre on Sunday night, under the supervision of the mayor and mayoress. While at work at the Federal Mills on Friday morning.

John James Daniel Walters. 33 vcars. of Ryrle-strcet. was taken 111 and went Into a state of coma. He was removed to hospital, but he died late in the afternoon without recovering consciousness.

plied Dy una iviemui, umi onrt Bit-hard Davles. Angels with Broken Wings is a rollicking story police had a natural desire to clear up these mysteries. There was the pride of craftmanship that they had solved the problems. If Leonski were in one direction irom a tent. Tnen, the tent occupants knowing they were about to be transferred to a hut, had driven a tunnel about 50 feet In another direction to the hut.

The tent tunnel had been camouflaged so that to military canteens yesterday. Truck and Bus Collide SYDNEY, Friday. When a military truck and a motor bus collided at. North Stockton shortly after midnight, two soldiers were killed Instantly, and a third died later in Newcastle Hospital. Those killed were: Private Alfred Hugh Hancock, of Newcastle; Private Charles Waltef Cooper, of Georgetown, and Private George Thurlow Lamb, of Glebe, Sydney.

The driver of the bus, Raymond Lucas, and the conductor, Bruce Hunt, were injured, and were admitted to hospital. Both vehicles were badly damaged. of five madcap girls who try touna guilty, it must pc on tne Referrlnn to Imputations Against the company, Mr. Barry submitted that any proofs were inexact and that the Inferences which were sought to be drawn strength of these confessions upon from the hut they could continue ope straighten out their mothers i mance. Princess The General Died at Dawn the statements of a disordered mind.

Assuming all the confessions that were unsound. There was no evidence of rations, mu, tins aiso nao oeen discovered. The tools used by the prisoners were not other than those issued to men encaged in hnilrilnv t.hplp this man had committed these hor GARBLED VERSION put him under arrest. Although he did not think Leonskl a very desir- able sort of man, witness asked him on one occasion was there anything he could do for him. Leonskl suggested that witness should place him in the guard house, because that was the only way he could keep out of trouble.

Witness did so. Counsel for Defence: Do you consider his actions were those of a normal American soldier Mentally I did not consider him perfectly sound. Not being an expert, I could not say that he was crav. Several company commanders Witness: Mentally I did not consider him perfectly sound. Not being an expert I could not say that he was crazy.

Several company commanders promoted him on different occasions, but he always got back to his old position. A United States sergeant, who has known Leonskl since March, 1941, told of a visit he made to Luna Park with Leonskl. The accused had heen drinking. At Luna Park he grabbed girls and tried to kiss them. He rible crimes was true, was there own hutments Within the camp.

Those OF SPEECH in terns nao manets necessary lor tent Pegging. Blankets thnt. nrlsnn. any motive If it was criminal assault, then there was none. Was it robbery 1 In two of the cases the money was left, and in the third the Crown said the woman had of any agreement, but the board had oeen Invited to draw certain inferences.

There was no evidence of any payment of any kind for an Improper purpose which should excite the condemnation of the board. The attitude of the board from a very early stage waH that O.T. Ltd. had omc thing to explain. For that reason when Mr.

Hornldge (secretary to O.T. Ltd.) had come In and made his dramatic disclosures he was a welcome wit say me accusea is oe auiereni to tne effect it would have on an ordinary person Accused's behavior would not be that of a normal person similar amount of alcohol. Assuming that accused Is guilty of the crimes of which he is charged what do you say as to the possibility or probability of his committing a similar crime Assuming that he was under the influence of liquor he would be likely to commit a similar crime under similar conditions. Judge Advocate: Did you discuss with the Medical Board the question of the sanity of the accused on the dates of the three crimes and at the time the medical examinations were concluded Witness: Yes. The finding was that Leonski was not insane.

Do you agree with that -Yes. Psychopathic personality with psychosis Is a mental abnormality not going as far as to constltue ft form of insanity In normal conditions that is so. A statement made by a private who was not available in court was accepted as evidence. This stated that accused would put ketchup, mustard, pepper, salt, whisky, beer and milk, too, In the one drink. He would ask people to fight with him and put on the gloves.

When the person would land one punch Leonskl would go wild and finish the CDDOnent off. He had great strength INDEX TO ADVERTISMENTS ers mjght have been able to make into ciotning were not Australian issues to them. but. hlanlreta that fered to loan Leonskl money. Apparently there was no ill-feeling on In- Memoriam Law Notices Live Stock brought from Libya by the prisoners.

11 11 Mr. Ward's Reply to Prime Minister According to the Minister oi Airways Amusements Auctions Ballrooms Bereavements his part towards the women. A Just as a good book is worth reading twice so is a good picture worth seeing more than once. The General Died at Dawn, which is revived at the Princess Theatre with Ruggles of Red Gap, is a film that one can enjoy a number of times. It has an arresting plot, some magnificent photography and Madeleine Carroll and Gary Cooper in the principal roles.

As for Ruggles of Red Gap, here Is Charles Laughton grandly amusing, and Zasu Pitts of the fluttering hands, In a comedy that Is really funny and admirably acted. Lost and Found 14 motive could not be ascribed, except Macninery Mar daces that It was a mast disordered function of a disordered mind a minri Search Interrupted The military authorities, questioned regarding the police report of an in Labor (Mr. Ward) he was misre- ness who was confirming a suspicion tentatively held. For that reason, Mr. Barrv suggested, the board should read Horrildge's testimony anew, and It could not be appreciated unless It was read anew.

The company had flung open Its books, and there had been no evasion Motor Cyeles 13 13 motor iacnoois incapable ot reasoning no plan, in Births 9 Board 10 Board Wanted 10 Business, Parts. 11 Caravans 13 Churches 11 tern, or mance aioretnougnt. terrupted search, said Geneva did not on Its nnrt to any reauest by the board. ported In newspaper accounts another State of a public speech in which comment, critical of the Federal Government, was attributed to him. The Prime Minister (Mr.

Curtin) said vesterdav that he had com wanted them to say the word Mr. Reynolds, K.C., senior counsel for specincally state that military prison Conveyances PI Mr. Rowland Dixon, chairman of direct "prunes." Counsel again traced the familv history of the accused, and asked the court was It satisfied beyond reasonable doubt, or was It one of those Issues that was confused, and Meetings 11 Mining 13 Missing Friends 13 Monumental 9 Money 13 Profes. Engage. 12 Pest Destruction 12 Private Hospitals 10' Public Notices 9 Railways 12 Rooms Vacant 11 Another sergeant, who was over tors of O.T.

who completed his argument before Mr. Barry addressed the board, contended that, by a careful C'ntry Auctions 10 Country Props 10 Deaths 9 Educational 8 King's- er could not be searched by civilians, but provided that they should not be held up to ridicule or Indignity. When the point was raised by the Germans about to be searched hv tho ili.D municated the published text of the LeonsKi on me trip to Australia, described him as being very reliable. Rainbow on the River because of that confusion accused analysis of the evidence and a proper approach to Its consideration, the most 10-11 was entitled to the benefit of the doubt which the Anglo-Saxon law that the board could find ana Inst Mr, Engagements Flats Vacant Flats Wanted Funerals Some delightful music Is heard In 11 the military officer referreH tn hori nnt but when drunk he did not seem to know what he was doing. Witness told of one occasion when Leonskl and another soldier at the camp were drinking from a bottle.

"It was some 9 R. Dixon was that he was not a good witness In his own Interests. It would be found on an analysis of the whole of Rooms Wanted Shipping Situations Vac. Stock. Station ordered the police to desist.

He had merely deferred the search pending a Garden Supplies 11 Govt. Notices 8 Holiday Resorts 4 12 10 ii lenders the evidence that there was really no case of impropriety for him to answer, and certainly nothina in the nature of stuff they call said witness luiniB. ine ponce, nowever, decided Rainbow on the River at King's Theatre. This Is one of those rather sentimental films In which the principal role Is played by Bobble Breen. To those sentimentally inclined, Bobbie Breen's voice is a Joy to listen address to Mr.

warn, wnicn me Minister of Labor had described as "a garbled version." He had accepted Mr. Ward's assurances. On Thursday, in referring to criticism of Government policy by Mr. Ward, the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Padden) expressed surprise that Mr.

Ward remained a member of Uie Government. MONASH BY-ELECTION and was a show-off. He liked to show he was a great drinker. At times he would eat "lots" and would eat anything. Frequently he would walk on his hands, and when he was Houses and Land Used Cars in tne circumstances, tn leave HnH "It was very hieh-nowered stuff.

I 11 took it away from him." On another giving secret commissions to any person in the canteens services to forego his Wanted to Buy 10 occasion Leonskl looked like a man out of his senses. His eyes were Wanted to Buy 13 Wanted to Exch. 13 Wanted to Sell 13 Wireless ..13 sober he would continue it. duty. The inquiry adjourned till 10 a.m.

on TO Wl 11 Wanted to Rent 11 Shops, 11 This closed the evidence for the Monday. to, whatever one may ieei aoout cnna actors. So Rainbow on the River is thine to see. uarticulftrly If bright and gleaming, and he was rav Ing at the top of his voice. defence.

they remained the senrch would no doubt have been permitted. After the police party left, the prisoners had sung enemy war songs, and one had produced a Nazi flag an improvised flag, probably made out of old clothing. Possession of a small flag was permissible, but a large flag would be Impounded. Concerning the finding of tobacco, it was customary for some prisoners gave. The Judge Advocate, In a final address to the Court, said he felt a great responsibility in saying that a human being had forfeited his right to live, but he did say in all humility that Leonski, by his fiendish and atrocious qualities in these three crimes, demonstrated himself a person unfit to live.

Ho had demonstrated that he would be a constant threat to the lives of others, and that he was a terrible example to those who might be inclined to follow in his unfortunate footsteps. The Law Member: Accused understands that he has a right to remain silent; that he has a right to make an unsworn statement, verbally or in writing, in which case he would not be subject to cross-examination: or he may, if he so desires, take the stand and be sworn In the wit. one needs diversion and a change from headline news. The supporting film The Dav the Bookies Wept Is one of Workings of Trial Unique Legislative Council Seat ihn hilnrlniis comedies in wnicn tne The Judge Advocate, In his address pace Is set by Betty Grable and Joe The by-election for the Monash province seat in the Legislative Council will take place to-day. The vacancy pelf with money to get back to camp, and when he took care to clean off the finger prints from the articles he had smudged.

His actions afterwards nroved clearly that gninoie toDacco with tne aid to the court, said that he had been told that a trial of this kind was unique in the history of the administration of Justice In this country. Undoubtedly the workings of the trial of canteen chits. Evidently the man with a good supply had held a "good hand." The electric light with which arose through the death of Mr. Crofts. he was not so drunk that he did not enner ana.

a cneery pc ia i Lyceum Yank in R.A.F. After a popular season at the Regent Theatre the film, Yank In the R.A.P. has been transferred to the Lvceum. whore It Is suDDOrtcd by a know what he was doing. As to the There are two candidates in the field.

Sir Frank Beaurenaire, Lord court-martial were unique. The people Jthof Mrs. McLeod Leonski Mayor of Melbourne, and Cr. Sir Renrtre Wales, a former Lord Mavor of the Commonwealth of Australia shared with the citizens of the United AN APPEAL TO YOUNG WOMEN AGED 1U-40 If you are under 40, and At Home, Married, Without Children (or can arrange with someone to look after your children) In Domestic Service (or at a hotel, cafe. In a Rtall Shop, or an Office or a Beauty Parlor In a Factory, or any other aort of establishment which ia engaged on non-ementlal work In short, in any Non-War Job which could be done by an older Woman Leave it, and let an older woman take your place there.

stirring Western film, West of Sante Pn frntnrinz Charles Starrett. Ex who previously had been a member ness box. In which case he would be subject to cross-examination. Have these rights been explained to him would he have walked quickly away when, after seeing the body in the doorway, he saw another man approaching No. Rather he would nave rushed towards the man and of the Legislative Council.

The lint of polling places Is as fol Counsel for Defence: Yen. thint he understands. The Law Member then lows: Caul field, central school, Balnclnva-rciid; Caul field North, Methodlnt schoolroom, Ontnrlo-street; Caul field South, Methodist schoolroom, Jupiter-street, corner Kooyouff-road; Caulfleld West. State school. Currlnc ton -drove: Elstern- (states the same basic concepts of Justice.

People of the two countries shared the same basic concepts of human life, the same fundamental beliefs and concepts on the value of human decency. They had the same abhorrence of crime, and particularly crimes of violence. He was sure that every citizen of the United States, military or civilian, who had heard anything concerning the tragedy with which the court had been concerned said, "My God, look what Is here I Let us call the police and a doctor," There was probably no chain of circumstances which could do more than the evidence of the witnesses to bear out the narrative contained that the court would be closed for Its deliberations and findings. The court was cleared. in these three damning confessions.

wlrk. Method 1st schoolroom, Orrong-routl; Gleu Ilimtly-road, State school, citing glimpses of R.A.P. bomber pilots in action, the evacuation' of Dunkirk and a scene showing Tyrone Power as the American ferry pilot, who Joins the R.A.F., crashing In his plane In Holland, and narrowly escaping from the rapidly advancing Nazi troops, are among the more spectacular features of the production. Betty Grable supplies the romantic element very effectively. 1I.M.S.

PINAFOItK. There will he a mstlnee of H.M.8. rinnfore this afternoon nt His Mnjcsty's. The lust six nlulits of this opern sro announced. The final mnttnee is next Wednesday.

Comtnencln next Saturday at tho matinee, the delightful opera Pntlence will be presented. SCIENTIST CHARGED Court Gives Verdict The court, after deliberating for uioti iiuuiiy-runa. Klter, suite school. Murphy-street; cinrtim Vultt, null, Spink -street, near Defence Says Charges Not Proved Counsel for the defence, In his ad YOU A1IE NEEDED URGENTLY HiMt1 -street. Kuoyonn.

mind Recreation Club rooms 111 nnrk. opposite V.L.T.A. courts. Gleit- 20 minutes, resumed at 6.S p.m., and the chairman announced that it would receive evidence of previous convictions. dress, said the principles of Justice fcrrle-rund; Malvern Central, St.

Cleorue's schoolroom. Cllrnferrle-ruad; Miilvcm South, hall, Wattle Tree-roiid, near Olen- Judge Advocate announced that there were no court-martial mnvin. errle-roiul. Armtuhile, Presbyterian Church school-room, DeiiblKh-ruad; Armadale North. tlons.

to make AEROPLANES GUNS TANKS AMMUNITION CLOTHING EQUIPMENT for the Fighting Forces. Tn our War Factories you will find women of all types and all classes of aorletv working under brlsht conditions earning good wage helping the Air Force, the Nxvy and the Army to Mve Australia from the Jpps. throughout the English speaking world were alike, and one unchanged principle of criminal law was that a man should not be convicted of a crime unless ho had been proved guilty beyond reasonable doubt, and that at all times he was covered with The court closed aeain. nnrf sumed at 6.30 p.m. one ui tne tunnels nad been illuminated must have been provided by electricians among the prisoners manipulating the hut lighting system.

Regarding the police report of civilian clothing with city store markings these would be bought from the canteen by internees. Further, there was a number of prisoners who had been interned from enemy mercantile marine, and as such they had until recently been Interned as civilians, not war prisoners. Stabilisation of Wheat Bendioo, at a meeting of Bendlgo district council of the Wheat and Wool Orowers Association, the chairman of the Wheat Industry Stabilisation Board (Mr. P. H.

Cullen) mild that despite tho dltllcult period during which the stabilisation scheme had been introduced, more esprclnaly following a severe drought, acreage control had proved very successful. The total yield of 153.000.000 bushels should not be considered excessive, and It was not correct to attribute the excess above the quota or 140.000.000 bushels as being due to the desire of some growers to exceed the quota. The number -of appeals against the acreago allotment lodged with the stabilisation bonrd for the 1942-43 season had been fewer, and gave an indication that tho vast majority of growers throughout Australia were well satisfied with their allotments. On the question of the payment of 30 a bushel for wheat nt country sidings, Mr. Cullen sntd he was In agreement with growers that the present price was not profitable for most growers.

The added costs under the scheme, which would be due to the probable long storage of the wheat, made it imperative that some price adjustment must be made. Mr. Rankin, M.P., warned the growers to be careful, as thev had fought for a long time for stabilisation and should not endanger it. The meeting decided to support the action taken at the last conference, and to move for an all-round price of 3 1 a bushel net at country sidings, for wheat produced on registered acreages. This was preferred to the Scully plan of making a payment ot 4 a bushel, available on the first 3000 bushels, and an advance of a a bushel on wheat in excess of that amount.

The chairman then asked Leonskl to stand. St. Alhniis Churrh of England schoolroom, comer Wynnstay and Orrong roads; Prahran, town hall. Chapel-street; Prahran East, Mt. Erica Methodist schoolroom, corner High and Newry streets.

El wood, St. Berle's parish halt, Or-mond-road; St, Kllda, town hall, Carlisle-street; St. Kllda South, Presbyterian schoolroom, corner Scott and Tennyson Addressing him, the Chairman said: "Pr vale Leonskl. It duty as president of this court tn inform you that the court, In closed session, and unon secret written hoi lot, three-quarters of the members aire tin; i im uihkb. congregational schoolroom, corner Mitford and Barkly streets.

uuiituiiii nnns you on all speclflca miring the last few days had a feeling of complete revolt and abhorrence. He was also sure that it was not only because of the choracter of the three crimes, but because they had cast a blot on the services with which they were connected. How much would they give if it were possible to displace time and see to it that these tragic things would not happen How much would they give to restore the lives of these three women The preservation of these basic concepts of human decency, Justice and human order was one of the reasons United Stales troops were in this country to-day. Both countries mutually shared the further base concent of a sense of international order and International discipline. That was one of the reasons these two countries were at war.

It was because they abhorred the International situation which permitted some nations to wreck, plunder and use violence on weaker nations. He knew it was the desire of every member of their country that justice should be accomplished Justice to the country they represented nd Justice to these unfortunate victims. No crime was rational, and because they could not see the motive It did not form a reason for suggesting that the criminal was mad. The evdence showed that accused callous, cold, hard, cunning and I clous. Even without confession, In pis (counsel's) opinion the circumstances were sufficient to bring in a jerdlct of guilty.

But Leonskl did confess, and his confession generally uons guilty, and of the charges guilty. It is my further duty to In- uiiu mm, uuun again in session Alma. Gregory Hall. Chapel-street, near Dimdcnong-road; St. Kllda North, Oxford Club.

Tc Aral-avenue, off Hughendcn-road. Fawkner Park, Methodist schoolroom, Mlllftwyn-street, off Domain-mad. Hawkfthiiru, Methodist schoolroom, cor ana upon secret written ballot, all me memoers present, and with all SPECIAL VACANCIES Ynunr Women with Intermediate Certificate for War Laboratories. Day work and shift work In Munition Factories. Training schemes for women 18-35 In works making aeroplanes and guns.

Typists and Experienced Clerks needed. Power Machinists and Women to train In textiles and clothing. PART-TIME WORK (Short Shifts) Inexperienced Women (up to age 42), for woollen mills, tn work 7.30 to 12.30 daily, or from 1.00 to 6.00 daily, at 281 per 5-day week. Suitable for women living In Colllng-wood, Brunswick, Northcote, North Richmond. MUNITIONS CANTEENS 25 Women wanted (ages 30-40), who have had experience as waitresses or cafeteria attendants, and quick and I accurate In giving change.

To work at Footsrray, 3 shifts. Wages 3 4, plus overtime. 1 sentences you ner wininmn una looraK rosas; south inrrn, rweniers Mail, unapei-street. ine president then ordered that Prahran; Toorsk, Presbyterian schoolroom, Toornk-road, opposite Irving- Alleged Use of Drugs on Men SYDNEY, Friday. It was alleged in Central Police Court to-day that Bruce Irwin Miller, 26 years, a scientist, had used drugs on men so that they could' escape military service.

Miller was charged with having had Seconal and cy donnl sodium In his possession, and with having had In a room at Mucqunrfe -street a quantity of tablets, corn mine and novocain solution, reasonably suspected of having been stolen. was also charged with having stated that he was a specialist in brain surgery and a grndiinte of Koenisburg University, a description which was calculated to lead persons to infer that he was a registered medical practitioner. Miller was remanded, bail being refused. M.C.C. Fees Reduced A meeting of Melbourne Cricket Club members last night ratified the war-time decision of the committee to reduce members' subscriptions to a flat rate of 1 1 (city, country and Junior members) from 3 5 full member.

"i ico. irom the room, and the court adjourned. calm, and showed no si one. mnn. i the presumption of Innocence.

Referring to the death of Mrs. McLeod, counsel said that with the exception of the confession, the only evidence against Leonskl was that, an American soldier was looking at the bodv after it was dead. As to the death of Mrs. Thompson, not one single witness Identified Leonskl as being the person who was with Mrs. Thompson drinking in a hotel on the night before the woman's death.

The only fact, apart from the confession, connecting Leonskl with the death of Miss Hosking was the mud on Ills clothes. There was a line of slit trenches along the area extending for three blocks, and the surface was a soapy mud. Anyone crossing to the camp at night was liable to slip in the mud, particularly if, the man were drunk. Was there anything suspicious about a man who had fallen In the mud washing his clothes If he were trying to conceal any guilt he would have taken care to wash the clay off his shoes, the bed, and his tent. He would have destroyed his trousers and underclothing, which had blood on them.

No court In any civilised country, he said, would convict a man on walked steadily from the court under Dr. Ralph Worrall By the death at his home nt Eliza, beth Bay, Sydney, of Dr. Ralph Wor. rail, Australia last one of Its lead' DT'ct; 1000 Purs to ii- i wKiy while wearing Pull lenuth coat, 27 coupons: short coat, 1 coupons. TASMANIAN Ing gynaecologists.

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At the minimi general meeting of the Associated Stock and Station Agents of Melbourne, Mr. R. Wynter was elected chairman and Mr. O. O.

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