England Battles To Record Test Despite Australia Lead
In Sydney on December 3 the seventh day of the test saw England fight hard to avoid defeat as Australia built a large first innings lead. Mailey and Hendry starred with ball and bat, ending with Australia declared at 450 and 452 in two innings, England all out for 259 to lose by 193. Notable scores included Gregory making 115 and Freeman remaining undefeated on 50.
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Mailey
Woolley
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Maffey
Hebecliffe
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Jorn Hope
Hendry
Gre Ory
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Gregory
Plage
Haee
Marley
Strudwick
Freeman
Stridwick
Oldfickl
Yan
Mardet
Australia
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Annnus
England
Obbs
Test Match Records Set in Sydney Attendance and Takings
Attendance at the Test Match in Sydney reached 16 368 on Wednesday, totaling 126 044 over four days, a new cricket aggregate record. Takings stood at £12 449 for the Test, with £11 300 reported yesterday. New South Wales previously held the aggregate takings record of £10 386 during the first Test of 1940-41.
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Wedenday
England
Astralia
Melbourne
New South Wales
Apprenticeship Courses Prove Successful in Queensland
A report to the Minister for Works shows 975 apprentices attended the Central Technical College in the third term of 1924, up from 555 in 1923. The apprenticeship scheme has been extended to Newstead, Toowoomba, Crepie, Maryborough, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville, and Charters Towers with training in conjunction with workshops.
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Central Technical Colege
College
Inewich
Toowoomba
Crepie
Maryborough
Ronda
Rockhampton
Mackay
Townsvil
Charters Towers
Smith
Army Comparison With Smaller States
Dec 28 report discusses Sopra Government and Sev-G General of the Leswue as they support the Covenant. It mentions Germany joining, the disarmament of v army, and contrasts with much smaller states. The text notes quantities and alliances amid a broader European context.
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Germany
Abe
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London Air Express Crash Claims Nine Lives
Nine people die when a London to Paris air express crashes at Croydon aerodrome. Pilot Stewart, a decorated ace with a Military Cross, perishes along with passengers trapped by fire and wreckage. The Daly machine, a Deiland 45 horsepower, reportedly found sound before departure.
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London
Air Express
Paria
Croydon
Stewart
Mackhame
de Iland
Hedo
Imperial Airways
Trains collide in storm near Rabinds district
A severe storm caused a head on collision between a passenger train bound for Rabinds and a cane truck convoy between Mount Sophia and Fishery Creek. Both trains remained on track with no derailments though guard T Murchinson suffered facial injuries and a nose fracture. Curss Superintendent Hooper said full details were not yet received.
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Mount Sophia
Fishery Creek
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Aoman
Curss
Hooper
Corruption Proved in Sydney Municipal Inquiry
The Royal Commission found a corrupt proposal to obtain money from the County Producers Selling Company Ltd regarding the regrading of Rulwarra Road Ulina amid municipal administration interference. Alderman Burke and Parnham, manager of the company, were implicated in the alleged bribery and invitation, with inquiries extended to other allegations.
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Ulina
Sella Company, Ltd
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Parnham
Couniry Producers Selling Company, Ltd
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Parnhas
Cooma Steamer Collision Near Brisbane
Beismane December 28 report says the Adelaide steamship Cooma, outward bound to Sydney, broke her towline and collided with the Coonan berthed at Howard Smith’s wharf. Cooma sustained damage but remained sea worthy. repairs to await holidays. Aldings proceeded on its voyage.
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Actings
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Coonan
Howard Smith
Cooma
Tévier
Aldings
Human bones seized en route to manufacture in Salonika
Reports from Salonika say a ship carrying a large quantity of human bones gathered for manufacturing was halted by water front workers and authorities. The crew remained unable to sail until Greek authorities and the British Consul intervened.
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London
Salonika
Saloniium Watersiders Serk
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Peerent
APA
New Governor James O Grady Arrives in Hobart
Tasmania reports the arrival of Sir James O Grady, the new governor, in Hobart this afternoon. The welcome is described as cordial as locals greet the official amid ceremony and anticipation for his tenure.
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Asmwawla
Hobart
Tasmania
James O'Grady
Baby widow hosts tragedy in New South Wales
A laborer in New South Wales killed his wife Enid and their three young children with a hatchet and then took his own life after returning home. The victims, including a two and a half year old infant, lay in bed with severe wounds as the killer used a large knife in the room. The distraught mother reportedly died soon afterward.
Nose severed in Fitzroy streetside attack
Melbourne reports a brutal assault in a Fitzroy quarter where Florence Jones, 32, was wounded by a Chinese man. A meat chopper delivered severe cuts, including a severed nose, with the victim later admitted to St Vincent's Hospital. Wah Lee, 44, a cabinet maker, was charged with grievous bodily harm.
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Melbourne
Fitzroy
St. Vincent's
Florence Jones
Fetown
Mac
Howse
Wah Lee
Seamen Return After Zealandic Dispute Settled Amicably
In Brisbane a crew dispute aboard the Zealandic ended with all 46 sailors returning to the ship after charges against Henry Santry were withdrawn. Captain W Jones testified the men had left for meals and lodging money, and an agreement ensured no prejudice to the crew.
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Zealandic
Bar
Henry Santry
Ana Tet
W. Jones
Capii
Commonwealth Government Seeks Prosperity and Peace
Melbourne cable notes from Mr. Bruce wishing Australians a prosperous year and harmonious industrial relations. Britain asks Bruce to attend the Imperial Conference in March to discuss the Geneva Protocol, with final decision pending Mr. Lyttleton Groom’s London return. Groom expected to arrive in Australia in January.
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Commonwealth
Christie
Wedney
Great Britain
Lyttleton Groom
London
Cable
Groom
Australia
Jealous wife? Soviet leader Zinoviev thrashed by unemployed
Riga diary recounts a sensational incident in which disgruntled unemployed individuals allegedly attacked Zinoviev and smashed windows at a house hosting two Soviet leaders. The assailants were arrested but released on orders from higher authorities, with the dispute tied to factions within the Soviet leadership amid a political conference and calls for private trading.
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Correscut
Zinoviell
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Zinovieff
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Meow
Fragmentary NZ notice on December event
Incomplete OCR text from a New Zealand item mentions December and a non LF ally reference. The readable fragment provides no clear outcome, location, or involved entities to summarize as a standalone event.
Brisbane Junior Public Examinations Names and Awards
The Brisbane Junior Public Examinations results list Coral Henderson and Teena Byrnes among top award recipients. The memorial medal honors first-time examinees with top marks across nine subjects, while the Thomas Brunton Stephens Prize rewards best division one candidate. Read lists name dozens of successful students and schools across Cairns and Brisbane centers.
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Teena Joseph Byrnes
Coral Chalmers Henderson Lene
All Hallow's Convent
Thomas Brunt
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Jean Highes
Wif Olmes Martin
Julia Catherine Murphy
Grace Elizabeth Reston
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Marie Ete
Annie Alberts
End of sensational hunt as Dauntless crew arrested
Hobart police capture the Dauntless crew after a dramatic chase. McKay and three sailors are brought to court in Hobart and remanded until December 30 on charges of preparatory offenses and with intent to commit crime. Bail is set at £500 for McKay and £100 for each crewmate.
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Eviction Scenes Turnto Crowds in Clydebank
London dispatch reports large crowds resisting evictions at Clydebank with sixty police guarding officers. As householders' patrols left, bell alarms prompted crowd movements and attempts to rob officers, but police intervened. A Reuters photographer recorded the scene.
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London
Clydebank
Reuter
Dee
Lydebank
Communists Arrested Report From Bucha
A partial report notes arrests of Communist prisoners in Bucha with indications of Soviet connections and ongoing investigations. The note cites Reuters dispatches and limited details on individuals detained.
Miner Dies as Coal Fall Buries Rescuers at Watt Colliery
On Christmas Eve at the Watt section of Stanford Jfershyr collieries near Cessnock miner Widowfield died after a second coal fall while rescuers Lindsay Winchester Doyle Irving Massey worked to free him. Five others were partly buried and treated for injuries. Widowfield was 11 years old and a native of Waka.
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Sydney
Watt
Stanford Jfershyr
Ae| Cessnock
Robert Widowfield
James Lindsay
Widowfield
Warnmg
Lindsay
Widowfeld
James Winchester
John Doyle
Thomas Irving
John Massey
Widowheld
Winchester
Doyle
Irving
Maisey
Widowhield
Waka
Dopey Practice Resolutions Set for A W U Conference
Sydney December 28 A W U resolutions for the forthcoming conference demand reform of titles by act of Parliament and call for scrutinized ministerial appointments to avoid imperialist tendencies. Other points target shearing industry wages and hours tax exemptions, with limits on union leadership and policing structure.
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A. Wou
Labor
Ony
Fremantle Pilot Steamer Remains In Commission
Fremantle reports that the deep sea pilot boat Lady Forrest will be reinstated after union protests over pilot service cuts. The Harbor Trust Commissioner announced the vessel’s replacement in service following a meeting addressing harbor activity and recent seamen strike tensions.
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Fremantle
Lady Forrest
Haroon Trust
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Empire conference progresses toward inter imperial ties
London reports that Britain aims for a formal conference on a specific subject to strengthen intimate inter imperial relations. Officials emphasize free choice for Tawninians to consolidate by cablegram rather than attend in London. The move, linked to League of Nations meetings, would set a precedent for future governments.
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Colonial Office
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Britain
Council of the
League of Nations
Expedition to Search for Oil in New Guinea
Sydney reports a complete expedition by the Matsaram to explore the Sepik River valley in the Mandated Territory of New Guinea for oil. Lieut Munro leads a 12 month Arctic–style effort with Dr Jensen and a geologist team, backed by a company’s chartered assets and nominal capital.
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Irave Seiner
Matsaram
Ik Valley
New Guings
Sepik River
Munro
Jensen
Art Queensland
Ormant
Eee Oy,, Ltd
Occupation of Cologne Memo Approved for Evacuation
Dec 24 Reuters reports Cassimet approved the memorandum endorsing evacuation responses in Cologne. Official statement cites orderly withdrawal and measures to protect civilians amid occupation pressures.
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Cologne
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