Queensland Victoria Sheffield Shield match report
Rain reduced play in Melbourne but the Queensland Victoria Sheffield Shield match continued with Queensland opening at 70 three and O Conner and Oulahan as openers. Lunch saw three wickets for 49 and Nothling and Rewe added 79 for the best partnership as Queensland closed the day one for 33 after dismissals of several batsmen and strong fielding by Bilockis.
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Oulaham
Mat Seccesaful
Piva
Wickn
Ewe
Nothling
Rewe
Bilockis
Melbourne
Senhany
Queanstead
Merion
Ironmonger
Mess
Breese
O'Connor
Blackie Regeret Kroumonger
Morton
Mackie
Wion
Gough
Blackie
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Inch
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Perth
Rowe
Tyder
Ong
Tragedy in Sydney as Constable Ford Kills Woman and Self
In Leichhardt a police constable Arthur Ford shot Florence Laws in the chest and stomach then killed himself with a head wound. Passers-by heard the shots as two youths nearby alerted authorities. Ford, 41, a New South Wales native, died at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Relatives seek motive as investigators question Mrs Laws’s relation to Ford.
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Sydney
Dee
Wagedy
Leishhardt
Florence Ellen Lawes
Arthur Alexander John Ford
Ford
Royal Princes Alfred Hospital
Ton Mission
Norton-street
Warramatta Road
Laws
Nusw
Gillen
Daintree to Mossman Tenders for Road
Douglas Shire Council meets to call tenders for the construction of two sections on the Daintree to Mossman main road. Cricket bowling figures listed include Everett, McNeill, Jordan, Malley, Andrews, Phillips, Morgan, Grimmett with various wickets and scores noted.
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Oldfield
Hack
Malley
de Morgan
Scott
Daintree
Mossman
Douglas
Everett
McNemee
Jordan
Malley S
Andrews
Phillips
Morgan
Clem Hill Sends Congratulatory Telegraph to Ponsford
In Adelaide Dee 44 Clem Hill telegraphed to Bill Ponsford with heartiest congratulations on his magnificent performance. Hill notes his own long Sheffield Shield record and expresses pleasure that a player of Ponsford's ability now surpasses it.
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Adelaide
Dee
Clem Hil
Ponsford
Origin of the Shield and its cricketing saga
The article recalls the origin and history of the Sheffield Shield, detailing its private funding, its symbolic value in Australian cricket, and the dominance of New South Wales with multiple wins. It notes Queensland joining in 1926-27 and that Victoria and South Australia have also claimed titles, with recent SA triumphs and periods of dominance across decades.
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Adelaide
Dee
Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
South Australia
Lorden
Austtata
Queensland
Victoriou
Cricket in Brisbane Brings Slow Wickets and Tight Play
Weather conditions in Brisbane affected play as Toombal defeated Hornsbeoat in a tight first innings. The innings featured limited scoring with 288 runs by Toombal, while heavy rain over several days left the pitch soft and challenging for batsmen.
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Brisbane
Dec
Toombal
Kia En Ile
Hornsbeoat
Tod
Jaa
Ramet Ie
Mae Wey
Lange
California man hunt for Marion Parker killer escalates
Los Angeles declares the largest man hunt in state history for the killer of 12 year old Marion Parker. Parker was kidnapped on December 18 with a ransom of 15000 dollars paid, and the mutilated body found in five bundles in public parks around Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
California
Marion Parker
Perry Parker
Marion
Angeles
The Search for the Los Angeles Murderer Intensifies
Police and investigators mobilize as thousands scour Los Angeles for clues after the discovery of severed body parts. The public, outraged by the gruesome crime, assists in tracking the killer believed to be in the city.
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Gory
Los Angeles
Ciy
Suspect Arrested in College Man’s Sinking Act
A college man, son of a noted doctor, is in custody after a robbery and bundle-splitting incident. Fingerprints will be matched to prints found on the bundles. A $2008 reward was raised after radio stations broadcast appeals, with volunteers counting money and handling calls as funds rose.
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Rads
Trial matches to select Australian Davis Cup team in 1928
Melbourne reports the second series of trial matches to assess candidates for the 1928 Australian Davis Cup team. The events run on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with players expected to prove fitness and form for selection.
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Melbourne
Inchelon
Baturayay i
Hobart Flood Drenches City. Homes and Streets Inundated
Hobart reports a brutal downpour Saturday afternoon flooding streets and homes. Residents were drenched as water and debris filled low areas, forcing abandonment of sporting events and temporary rescue operations. A hotel resident woman and an elderly hotel owner were assisted to safety as water rose several inches on roads and into properties.
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Hobart
Punes
Mia
Ae Ho
Alleged Libel Writ for 69000 Damages
Sydney report notes a writ issued on Saturday on behalf of Me. T. Db Match former Minister of Public Works for 69000 damages. The action arises from an open letter and involves Victor Hine Skeeton and related parties.
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Sydney
Me. T. Db Match
Victor Hine Skeiton
Industrial Litants Victory for Garden & Co
A sinister sign hints at an election or commercial victory for Garden & Co amid Labour movement talk. The fragment suggests a misread OCR with references to executives and industrial matters in a local or regional paper context.
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Industrial Litants Victory
Garden & CO
Submarine Prisoners Hopeful Amid Disaster Signals
In New York on December 18 a white eight foot length found on the starboard battery row. Divers report signs of life among the S4 crew in the torpedo room though rescue has lagged. Six entrapped men are alive, but communication with the sunken vessel remains uncertain as attempts to raise it continue.
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Itas
Provincetown
Imprisoned Seamen Reported Alive in Disaster Scene
A New York dispatch notes code tapping from prisoners says six men are alive in a tor room. Rescue units sail toward the disaster area as heavy seas hinder efforts and crews press to reach the trapped sailors.
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New York
Tor
and. Marine
Lake
Train and Truck Collision In Brisbane Wrecks Vehicle
A motor truck carrying petrol drums collided with a special freight train at a level crossing in Darra Brisbane. Driver Thomas Drew was severely injured with suspected skull fracture and multiple injuries. he was taken to a Brisbane hospital. Train engine and wagon sustained damage and petrol showers occurred, but no explosion occurred due to rapid braking and quick response by rail staff and stationmaster.
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Thomas Drew
Gore
Warwick
Darra
Drew
Peddork
Hal
Uhaar
Abo
Train derailment damages Mossman line in port Douglas run
Dec. 19 report from Mossman describes a council train reversing from Port Douglas derailing on the line. A pin fell injuring sleepers and wagons. the Mallet locomotive backed the trucks and the old Fowler loco raised the damaged section. No other injuries reported.
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Mossman
Port Douglas
Trade Dull The Strike Folly Innisfail Despatch
A fragmented report from Innisfail dated December 19 notes dull trade and a strike folly. The text is incomplete with several garbled phrases, providing little verifiable detail on the event or parties involved.
Shanghai Ties Strain Over Soviet Relations Amid Telegram Row
The article reports rapid exchanges between Chiang Kai-shek and Soviet officials in Moscow and Shanghai dated December 10, detailing China’s severance of ties with Soviet Russia and claims of Soviet interference. It notes China’s accusation that Soviet consulates fueled propaganda and internal intrigues while promising a hard stance unless relations are restored.
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Russia
Cantona
Fam
Soviet Russia
Shanghal
Lee
China
Essety
M. Tehitcherin
Cement
Peking
Shanghai
Soviet
Murder Near Lake in Soudan Provokes Pursuit by Patrol
Khartoum Dec HB The Soman District Commissioner Caveemiet Vo WH Ferguson and a Greek trader M. Vaninoupou lis were killed by armed thieves near Lake Valydihaxel. Authorities blame agitation led by a powerful witch doctor and a patrol with aeroptance has departed in pursuit of the culprits.
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Khartoum
Dec
Soman
Caveemiet Vo WH. Ferguson
M. Vaninoupoulis
Valydihaxel
Duhig Visibly Pleased by Vatican Plans for Brisbane Visit
Dr. Duhig, returning from Italy to Brisbane by train, cited rapid Catholic Church growth in Ireland as a reason for his Rome trip. He noted plans for a Vatican contingent to attend the Eucharistic Congress in Sydney and possibly Australia, signaling strong church ties and anticipated Cardinal Legate and officials accompanying the party.
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Adelaide
Duhig
Italy
Brisbane
Rome
Sland
Vatican
Australas
Pest
Tee
Imee
Sydney
Queensland
Createile
Cornea
Man Guilty of Wounding Woman with Intent to Kill
Morave Lynton Frott was tried at the Central Criminal Court for feloniously wounding Mona Olive Grunnell with intent to murder on October 22. He was found guilty and sentenced to death after a judge noted jealousy as the motive and granted mercy recommendations to be sent to the proper authority.
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Morave Lynton Frott
Lineman
Central Criminal Court
Mona
Olive Grunnell
Kiama Hospital
L. McKeas
U Rsecseati
Orseine Wierom
Reddest of the Reds From Russian Communism
Moscow reports the Communist Congress rejects Trotsky and Zinoviev factions and ejects seven fellow travelers. Trotskyites demand a larger split while Zinoviev supporters claim their views remain correct.
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Conmnist Congres
Trotsky
Zinoviell
Trotskyites
Zinoviel Party
Incomplete Text Sparks Confusion in Archdiocese Debate
Fragmentary OCR note shows incoherent remarks about archbishop and vet formations. Reader sees garbled phrases like travel and views on something, with no clear names, dates, or actions to identify a concrete event or outcome.
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