Sheffield Shield Progress Shows Even Match Across States
The four states compete in Sheffield Shield cricket with Victoria facing New South Wales in Melbourne and South Australia meeting Queensland in Adelaide. Early reports note tight contests as Queensland remains the youngest entrant without a southern stride.
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Victoria v New South Wales Test at Melbourne
Melbourne December 20 field conditions hindered starts as Victoria and New South Wales played a Sheffield Shield match. NSW reached 455 with Phillips and Morgan shining, but Victoria trail with 340 for seven at stumps after Morgan 43 and Andrews 44, Woodfull 96 not out and Hendry out for 54. Attendance 22 000 with strong bowling from Ironsmonger and Everett.
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Melbourne News Brief Reports Welsh Lead Crowd Event
Melbourne dispatch notes a large crowd and a leader position by Wales before the required 18 rows in an event on December 25. The fragment hints at a sports or public gathering with competing sides and a notable lead.
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Wales
Law Iris
South Australia vs Island Test Resume Amid Heavy Batting Shows
Adelaide December 26 report on SA versus Island match resumes in hot conditions. Harwood Bensted top scored with 39 in a 322 minute innings, while Hack and Murwood shared wickets and Scott remained not out. The day featured heavy batting with several players hitting boundaries and a late score surge despite persistent bowling.
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Rowe
Meeting Trouble Hints Change in Brisbane Schedule
Brisbane December 24 reports town officials expect trouble around a meeting as organizers hope to hold it on Tuesday as usual. Developments are anticipated following the decision on venue and timing.
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Brisbane
Gem
Five Officers Shot as Fight Rages in South Pittsburgh
Five police officers were shot and killed, one fatally wounded and three others wounded in a deadly confrontation on Main Street Sunday night. The incident followed rising tensions between county and city police.
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Tennessee
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Bereen We County
Weather Boosts Cane Growth Across Cardwell Area
Daily reports show passing showers around Cardwell and Charleville with rainfall beneficial to cane crops. Cardwell logged gains in registration points and Kennedy Creek marked 127 points as 24 hours to 9 am. Charleville district records about three inches of rain with rivers running, described as a rare Christmas gift.
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Cardwell
Kennedy Creek
Charleville
Williams and Grimmett Shine in Slow-Day Test Innings
Williams bowled 11 overs for 46 runs and fell shortly before stumps as Australia’s Grimmett then trapped Owenham. Oxenham’s patient 54 aided a tense innings, with Nothling and Thompson forming a cautious stand before a dramatic collapse left South Africa at 167 for five at close.
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Grimmett
Williams
Owenham
Oxenham
Alexander
Lee
Nothling
Thompson
Christmas Disasters Bring Fatalities and Fires
A Cairns district during Christmas saw multiple disasters. A Herberton home burned at 2.48 am on Christmas Day. another Cairns cottage burned at 9 pm Saturday. A drowning fatality occurred at Cairns coast after an Italian swimmer failed to reach shore. An incident at Woree involved a drink driving arrest and hotel incident. ongoing investigations and remand followed.
Christmas Eve Factory Fire Kills Four In Glasgow
Four arcmen were trapped in a large Glasgow factory fire on Christmas Eve as thousands of shoppers watched. The blaze gutted the multi story building while nearby tenements were cleared and fire brigades evacuated families. Four workers likely perished when the fourth floor collapsed and masonry fell.
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Qgallowgals
Glasgow
Central Brigade
Christman
Striking Effect Shakes London Dog Racing Shares
The Home Secretary warning last night caused a striking effect on greyhound racing shares in London and the provinces with some down by as much as fifty per cent. In the House of Commons many members express dissatisfaction with the current situation but fear a general prohibition could backfire and boost support for the sport.
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Dwe
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O Grey Dunn
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House of Commons
Betting on Children Legality To Be Tested In Courts
A 1428 will in wer mentions Sir Joyneon Hicks and concerns a bill elecling with a Delinquency. Theil will fade powers to stop children bet ting at send meetings. The legality of betting on faces is expected to be tested in law courts.
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Bull attacks woman as she tries to catch horse at Seelands
In Grafton Mec a bull charged Mrs Regal from behind as she tried to catch a horse at Seelands. She fought the beast with a peg until her daughters could distract it. Elder daughter Ethel used a broom as assistance. Mrs Regal received medical attention for head and body injuries.
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Grafton
Mec
Busmen's Rule Legality Questioned in Adelaide War
In Adelaide a dispute grows between private omnibus operators and the peeleepee authority over licensing. A government board was appointed to license passenger services in the metropolitan area and private bus owners sought to avoid Board control by entering an Inter State service. An injunction sought to restrain government action and penalties rose from 100 to 200 pounds after Motor Omnibus Act amendments.
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Supreme Court
Motor Omnibus Act
South Africa Wool Trade Grows As Production Rises
Durban reports 14,795 bales shipped between September and December, up 47,250 bales for the season as the Union of South Africa sharpens its role in the world wool market. Officials areoptimistic about future exports and industry growth.
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Australia
New Zealand
Potts Counter Headquarters in Warsaw and European Branches
The text asserts Potts Counter has its main headquarters in Warsaw with branches and agents in all major European cities. It presents a broad network without detailing specific cities or dates.
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Warsaw
Princely Gift in Kobe Vote Fallout
An unclear note mentions Ho Bae and Kobe in a political context, hinting at a monetary or ceremonial gift connected to a voting event. Details are fragmented, with no clear names, dates, or outcomes.
Assault Case Innisfail Sees Stay In Proceedings
Innisfail December 11 decision stayed proceedings in an assault case against Alfred Gallagher. Samuel Jones of South Johnstone testified he was assaulted in Edith Street bonnelall. Gallagher claimed alibi and was in South Johnstone at the time. The judge weighed police evidence and attendance, ruling Gallagher was in town on the questioned date, but no verdict issued.
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Aviation to Australia Apt Alters Carraty Bopeeran
Calcutta December 22 Captain Lancaster and Mrs Keith Miller currently in Australia left Akyax at 4 am but forced to land at the Daw Hong Yaukly field near Rangoon. The flyers uninjured and have set a new distance record for a Upright aeroplane covering about 9000 miles. One fuel cylinder damaged the descent in a remote area. Rangoon remains the only communication link. repairs expected in two or three days.
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Aviator Donati Reaches Height in Official Flight Record
A report from ALTIT' TURIN states aviator Donati attained 1MM2 feet during an officially supervised flight. In PARIS, Colonel Antionst and company were arrested at Adalia for allegedly crossing Turkish territory.
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Missing Dawn Aircraft Search Continues for Crew
New York reports no word from Mrs Graysons airplane The Dawn for hours raising anxiety among friends and relief workers. Officials say no wireless signals indicate a transatlantic course while search efforts expand.
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Grayson
Croydon
Johan
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Court Matter and Appeal Proceedings in Townsville
A court matter records an appeal involving Crilliant Freeholda Gold Ml Co in liquidation, agui nea Thomas Mills and Joe Millican. The appeal, heard with no notice, seeks to lodge with the Registrar of the State Court. Reasons include evidence rejection, judgment contrary to evidence, and judge's conduct alleged against law.
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Dec
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Aguinea Thomas
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