Grand batting displays by visitors at match against Chegwyn XI
A large crowd witnessed the New South Wales side under Jack Chegwyn deliver a strong all round display in a match against Chegwyn's XI. Keith Miller and Arthur Morris showed form, Morris scoring 98 before being dismissed by Dunstan, as NSW posted 341 for nine with 18 sixes and 224 boundary runs in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Jack Chegwyn
Keith Miller
Arthur Morris
Ron Kissell
Morris
Miller
Faoman
Morrin
Offdealer
Kissell
Tre
Hew Smallwood
Bewter
Torm
J. Duffy
Ceame
Nsw
Cairns
Ork
Ice Adiey
Stan Johnsen
Ce Cairns
Wesensy
Gfmot
Bill Johns
Buen
Qairn
A. Mineo
Walker
Westaway
Hadley
McDonald
Boon
Beath
Mor & Bearh
G. Horwood
Laidier
T. Bai Hadley
Peilplg
Beth
Jon Atpd
Langhes Ries
Kissell Tops Score for Visitors in Cairns Match
Kissell led the visitors with the top score as Hingell made 104 in under even time and 74 in boundaries. The match drew a large crowd despite tough Cairns conditions, with Ball and Miller among the key bowlers for the home side and Langtree scoring 79 for Rovers in the opening innings. The Cairns association benefited financially from fine weather and strong local support, while officials praised smooth arrangements and umpiring decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kissell
Morris
Hingell
Cairns
Penie
Exiled Persian Official Faces Expulsion
Persian government officials expel Basil Bunting, a former vice-consul, after refusing renewal of a Teskienca permit. He must leave Persian territory within 15 days, cited as the fourth such expulsion in a period. Bunting has a Persian wife and previously served seven years in Persia. The move followed unclear justification and raised questions about underlying motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thherar
Basil Bunting
Bunting
Persia
Ehnent
Tae
M. Kan
Racehorses Fall at Ascot In Maiden Handicap Inquiry
Jockey Russell Maddock told a Hong Kong inquiry at Ascot that Genner fell due to his own error as Concede moved out and he steered Genner quickly. Three horses Genner Fiying Mist Nellator fell near the three furlongs. No jockeys were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Russell Madsock
Heneras
Ascot
Genner
Concede
Maddock
Ginner
A. Maddock
Fiying Misx
F. Clarke
Nellator
D Long
Jockers
Tribute to North's hospitality in Cairns visit
The Deuns Cricket Association sponsored a visit by players welcomed by Cairns residents. Speakers praised progress of cricket in the Far North, noting ties with Sir Keith Miller and the possible future of an extended tour. Townsville talks and local organizers were commended for arranging the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Deuns Cricket Association
Iy Depald Bradman
Keith Miller
Chegwyn
Gang Cairne
Ives Eleves
Umo
Ehelrama
Detty
Escaped Prisons The Warder Shootout At Coburg Gaol
Maxwell Skinner aged 23 and fellow escapee Joiner were pursued after scaling the gaol wall at Coburg. Joiner was shot at 100 yards while fleeing toward a church presbytery, collapsing and dying in a church garden. Skinner was recaptured with a broken leg after a warder grapple. The deputy gaol governor noted holiday work and sport inside the prison grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joiner
Coburg
Maxwell Carl Skinner
Norra
Father Norris
Skinner
Gilmcer
Mr. Edwards
Fatal Panic in Caracas Church Triggers Arrests
In Caracas on April 2 police arrested four people connected to last Wednesday's tragedy in Santa Teresa precinct. Three victims died in a stampede as panicked worshippers fled after someone shouted fire. Authorities seek motive and additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Venezuela
Polie
Iast
Santa Teresa Ceurca
Sumeons
Opulent Narrowly Wins Sydney Cup in Muddy Finish
Opulent defeats Dalray by a head in a muddy Sydney Cup finish, the slowest winning time in 50 years at 1 minute 37 seconds. Dalray showed brilliant pace to lead into the straight before Opulent edged ahead in the final furlong as bets swung in course betting to put Hydrogen as equal favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Dalray
Opulent
Star New Zealand
K. Nuttall
Dakray
Hydrogen
Opulent Showdown Clouds Doncaster and Sydney Cup
The report notes Opulent being among favorites for top weights but faces a sodden track and tough odds. Bella's performance is marked as unlikely, while Doncaster and Sydney Cup outcomes are affected by big pay cuts and uncertain chances. Connections dispute the expected lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
If Sra Opulent
New Zealand
Bella
Prisoner of War Exchange Talks Stalled Over Lists
Reported unofficially that Allies may not accept the Communist offer to resume talks until the UN list of prisoners is revised. Communists said they would resume if Allies are ready. December lists show 11558 UN captives vs 132474 Allied-reported enemy prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan
A.ap.reuter
United Nation
United Nations Command
United Nations
Hong Kong Traders Question Benefits of Moscow Trade Pact
The Hong Kong Standard reports local businessmen doubt how much the Sino British ten million pound trade agreement will help Hong Kong if cargo moves directly between Britain and China, bypassing the colony. The piece notes uncertainty amid debate on potential direct shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Reuter
Moscow
Britain
China
Sedgman Wins Tenhe At Monte Carlo
Prank Sedgman defeats Belars in the Monte Carlo event final, 7 5 6 1, to reach the final rounds of the men’s singles. Gensen advances to the final after a narrow semifinal win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenhe
Monte Carlo
pLonnon
Eee
Monte Ane Carlo
Sage Sant Prank
Sedgman Torey
Gensen
Belars
Sergeant as Hukbalahap to face Philippines leader’s forces
Fragmentary OCR shows a story about a sergeant linked to Hukbalahap activity in the hills for three years. It mentions the Philippines defense and a figure named Magsaysay. The text is garbled but references attempts to wreck and capture, plans to bring out a figure named Pomeroy, and a threat of trial for murder and arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Raymond Magsaysay
Magesyzay
Thea
Bill
Polmerocy
Menzies Defends Secondary Industries in Australia
In Canberra on April 14 Prime Minister Menzies stated that secondary industries are not under attack by the Government. He described such sectors as vital to Australia’s economy and said policy measures like credit restrictions, capital controls, and taxation deficits aim to defend industry and the nation’s common problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Aue Tran
K. G. Menzies
Menzies
Australia
New Government in Bolivia Formed After Coup
Bolivia's victorious civilians suspended the new Cabinet as Victor Paz Estenssoro returns from Buenos Aires. Federico Alvarez Plata named Minister for Economy plans to invite Estenssoro to take over the presidency. The ousted military junta had seized control after May elections and many leaders sought refuge in foreign embassies in La Paz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Revolutionary Party
M.N.R
Victor Pax Estenssoro
Buenos Aire
Eno Federico Alvares Plata
Buenos Aires
Estenssore
Bolivia
Regite
la Paz
Government Leader Replaced as Rebels Seize La Paz
In La Paz rebels overthrow the MNR government at dawn last Wednesday. Lieutenant General Gualberto Villarroel is ousted while Royalist pockets within the army are subdued. Zuazo reports a death toll between 300 and 1000 with many wounded amid the Easter holiday upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asn
Geper Estemmore Reterns i
Sener Beruan
Miles Juss
Seper Eetenmore
M.N.R
Preskisni
Gualberto Villerrerl
Lamppgest
la Paz
le Paz
Icy cold dawn baths mark Fas ter rites in Italy
Reuters report from Rome describes Fas ter Sun customs in northern and central Italy. In Alto Adige young people bathed naked before dawn in icy mountain pools to seek marriage luck, while other towns buried Easter eggs for protection and carried blessed torches for harvest prosperity. Milap parish fed Easter dinners to about 1800 poor in slum areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Rome
Alto Adige
Italy
Milap
Woman dies as anesthetic tank explodes in operating room
A newborn was delivered by cesarean section when a tank of anesthetic exploded in a New York hospital operating room. The blast fatally injured the patient, Mia Faffelinia Manfra, who suffered extensive internal injuries from the blast. A bystander across the room triggered the release of the cyclopropane gas. Officials investigated whether the spark originated from a person nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A.ap
Ene Hospital
Mia Faffelinia Manfra
Missouri River Flood Devastates Midwestern Towns
Disaster follows record thaw as Missouri River crests and floods towns from South Dakota to Nebraska. About 40 000 people faced displacement along the river while 84 000 residents in Omaha and surrounding areas evacuated or fought to reinforce dykes. Army engineers and 4069 troops aided evacuation and sandbagging efforts amid rising silt laden waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Nebraska
Omaha
Missouri
South Dakota
Pierre
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Shops Close in Tunisia Amid UN Probe Debate
Reuters dispatch from Tunis reports Tunisian Arab shopkeepers, usually open on Sundays, kept stores shut in protest. A Nationalist spokesman criticized UN Security Council support for a French administration investigation and opposed reinstating former French members of the Tunisian Grand Council. The Reform Commission plans its first meeting on April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
AAP
Reform Commission In
Seven terrorists killed in Malaya operations
Security forces killed seven terrorists and wounded at least four in 24 hours of engagements across Malaya. A European officer of the Malay Regiment was killed in an ambush in Pahang. One terrorist identified as the well known Malay Communist Yusoff Bin Ahmad escaped from a detention camp in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
AAFP
Reuter’s
Malaya
Pahang
Wee
Yusoff bin Ahmad
March
Bitten by Snake Leaves Man Lacking Clue in Alley
A bystander reported a man named Galday ofierneon was bitten while inspecting a cone in an alley. He did not see the snake or the exact bite, and initial belief pointed to a puncture from an unknown source. Police are investigating the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galday Ofierneon
Maryborough Federal Band Clinches Fourth Championship Title
The Maryborough Federal Band under conductor J. J. Kelly won the championship band title for the fourth year running. It scored the highest points in the square march hymn tune and No. 2 selection, securing the overall victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Kelly
Outstanding Successes Street March in Brisbane Event
An account of the Brisbane Street March highlighting participants Maryborough Federal and South Brisbane. The excerpt notes two entries, one led by an ex-calator and another by a local group, signaling notable public interest in the event.
Aggregate Scores in Queensland Music Competition Events
In Brisbane and regional venues, the Besson Shield and Boosey and Hawkes Trophy led with Excelsior on 187 points. Maryborough Federal claimed 486 in all music items. Peters Shield with Maryborough Federal totaled 673 in all music and drill. Street march results saw Mt Isa Silver 95 and East Brisbane Marcel 4. Ipswich Model placed 33 for square march. Hymn honors went to Maryborough City with 6 and Mt Isa Silver 4. Bundaberg Municipal tied with Ipswich Model at 92 for No 3, while Mt Isa Silver and Maryborough City led No 1 and No 2 selections respectively with multiple top scores. Aggregate for both marches favored Mt Bengiver with 15 points total in all items, while Zemek and Mt Isa Silver earned 63 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cipal and
Toowoomba Municipal
The
Boosey and Hawkes
Mt. Isa
East Brisbane
Marcel
Ipswich
Mit. Isa
Maryborough
Cessnock Udca
East Brishame
Bundeberg Municipaliti
Bundaberg Municipal
Milen
Im City
Dillon Shield
Mt Bengiver
Zemek An
Mt. Ios
Ignored Voices of Asia and Africa Report Opens in New Delhi
In New Delhi on April 12 Prime Minister Pandit opens a discussion on neglected voices from Asia and Africa. Delegates from several nations attend seeking greater representation and a platform for underheard communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Africa
New Delhi
Pandit Ees
Tennis surprise seeds win over Savitt in semifinals
In a surprising turn, an American amateur seeded among the field defeated Dick Savitt in the semifinal yesterday, prevailing after a 4 2-6 0-7 1 set. Seizes ranked first, Mulloy strong earlier, having won two prior tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyls
Seizes
Mulloy
Dick Savitt
Cessnock Municipal Leads Taxable Famine Events in Brisbane Rally
Odd listing of municipal groups and marching events shows Cessnock Municipal topping a point tally across junior and senior divisions. Numerous district teams including Gosford, Tenterfield, Nerang, Mackay, and Geelong districts compete in a chaotic tally of pulls, points, and drum major honors with grand aggregate totals highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grice Shusio
Brisbane Sur
Cowcomes
Oo Davies Atemorual
St Hughest
Sheerin T Meryoorough Feneral
Senor Department
Bumble
Cans Municipal
Combo iSsuuma
Mackay City
Delow Cy Aid
Gosford Discs
Tentrie ci
Macksony Sl
Tenterfiels Munical MO
Gosford District
Maclay City
Tenterfield Municips
ML Ie
K. C Tarte
Goaford
Mince Grede
Nerang
Hehe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chegwyn’s XI
Cairne
Tom Ball
Sid Carroll
Carroll
Hignly
Wea
Fay Frockton
Hugh McDona
K. Milleroma
ILA
Morr
Dunstan
Garraell & Ball
Kiel
Peiling
Bis
Belo J
L. Westaway
A. Himech
C South
HL. McDonald
C Walker
B Carroll
Bolton
J. Morzan
the Times
A.lp
FOS
North
Sikley
Fpentridge
Fistol
Sue
Solwer
Mount Marton
Thomas Charnes Tiarke Ale Edly
W.tou
Maxwell Carr
Pentidge
Perthore
Richmann
Pentridge
Sparks
Fox
Sedgman
Hukbalahap
Luzon
MR. Menzies
Byse Pare Fashion Paraue
LA F
Dakota
Kansas
Tunisia
Mackat
Gboul
Neweich
South
Geade
Nehru
Seexas
Cessnock
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!