Queenslanders rally in Sydney Shield tie with NSW
Queensland trails NSW by 38 after the third day with 325 in the second innings and 276 in the first. Higgins leads a pivotal stand with 174 not out as Queensland fight for a win, while Victoria dominates South Australia in Melbourne.
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Queensland
New South Wales
Sydney Cricket Ground
Queenslanders
Bateman
Litater
Nothling
Phillips
Higgins
Sydney
Thompson
Townsville
Beng
Gregory
Scored Fragments Show Aims In Noontime Contest
The brief score snippet lists Nowlees Merten with 3 for San Francisco, ile tter at nooner with 4 for ?, Bleekie Voor with 0 and Hartkop t 1 for 45. The text is fragmentary and names multiple players and a city, but lacks full context or clear outcomes.
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Nowlees Merten
Iletter At Nooner
Bleekie Voor
Hartkopt
Victoria v Tasmania match report in fractured text
Incomplete score details describe Victoria facing Tasmania with mixed results across two innings. Scattered names and numbers hint at a cricket contest with brief notes on partnerships and subsequent innings, but the fragmentary OCR obscures full scores and outcomes.
Inter-City Match Highlights and Player Performances
Townsville fielded a representative side against Mackay and Western Districts at Sports Reserve on Sanday. Scores show Mackay and Western Districts with strong bowling as Andrews and Lowe shone in a tight middle, while Higgins and Gregory steadied the visitors with steady scoring.
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Townwille
Sanday
Creayant
Mackay
Weaern
Dawenn
Morris
Tatamines
Towisville Oy
Western Dastmets
Key Andison
Claffey Aly
Victoria v South Australia cricket clash noted
Melbourne reports a chaotic scene as Harris scores 74 and 153 not out amid a tumultuous match between Victoria and South Australia. Schneider and Blackie contribute decisive boundaries while Morton and others contend for wickets, with a pivotal 119 and 148 runs cited in the narrative.
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Melbourne
Bass
Schneider
Australia
Mlackie
Morton
Amie
Wmil
Harris Ware Fuaten
Car thieves caught by a Qantas plane in border chase
Four men stole a motor car and three months of provisions then fought toward the Northern Territory border near Lake Nash. A Qantas plane pursued them and the quartet halted after a long chase, with arrests following at Mie rowedlwer quad. The plan and chase demonstrated the practicability of air tracking for criminals.
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Qantas
Longreach
Northern Territory
Lake Nash
Toowoomba Defeats Rockhampton by Nine Wickets in Jan Match
In Toowoomba on a Saturday, Toowoomba eleven beat Rockhampton by nine wickets. Rockhampton made 117 and 312 in two innings while Toowoomba reached 247 for 2. Naierville contributed 100 and Mackgert scored 70.
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Toowoomba
Tooweanhe
Rockhampton
Aix
King of New Year Thought Strength and Truth
Fragmented OCR text lists names and titles related to a royal or governmental ceremony. It mentions Lord Edward Dard, Gwen, and Frederick Laur Brivish Am Bennier, among many others, with references to commissions of the League of Nations and promotions within orders. The garbled passage hints at an awards list or appointment notices in a royal context.
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Lodward
Girige
Gwennor
Calemy
Hila Qoeis
Herbie
Cinder
Teenie Sorber
Thompson
Geworteer of
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Kinhis Koonitiacheers
Jamer Ealward
Uiler
Wites Glee
Meihof
Charles) Cer
Coowerma
Staal Ee
Inelivke Ohdin
Faulkner
Direetor
Agrivultivre
Nugsert Magen Sicksen
Prono Commamier
Laster Prive Vince
Gal Coast
Robert Jardine
Adjusteative Diepecter
When Hieron
Frog
Frei Verret
Coyle
Edward Woolfe
Seg Sembilan
Maly
Mayer Robert Vrehobald
Abenaneeries
Blue Tour
Abexanter Koen
Majesty
Ades
Maser
Macy
Warren Fisher
The
Trevairy
Becca Kove
Bernie Dine
Clive Waren
Bedfarnt
Tve
Vulualebe
Saad Pebieny
Theopie Werk
Burning Steamer Tragedy Sparks Heroic Sacrifices
Report of a burning steamer the Niagara with crew and passengers showing heroism amid disaster. Passengers recount the wreck as the vessel capsized, several died, others survived, and a precarious evacuation left the ship adrift near a remote island as rescue ships arrived.
Bardsley Criticised In Tamworth Cricket Row
In a NSW Cricket Association letter, Tamworth president C J Wooller condemns Warren Bandeley over the Hardsley captaincy controversy. He notes fans gathered at the Tamworth oval to see Hardsley bat, but he did not appear at all. The complaint says Hardsley refused to bat despite fatigue, triggering a manager’s failed efforts to enlist him. The letter clarifies the crowd’s anger targeted the situation, not the Tamworth team, who were praised as sports.
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Andrews
Lave
Wiggins
Lowe
Hensled
Sydney
Warren
Bandeley
Worl
Pamworth
NSW. Cricket Association
C. J. Wooller
Tamworth Cricket Uni
Wollett
Mirdsley
the Oval
Eapeor Anticnanen
Hardsley
Woollett
Mardsley
Woolett
Watrage Bevase
Tamworth
Sister's Heroism in English Cottage Fire Tragedy
Four children aged four to 17 perished in a Huddersfield area cottage fire caused by an oil stove accident. Their mother awakened to the blaze as Elsie bravely re-entered the burning home to rescue her siblings, only to have the upper floor collapse and leave the bodies found together. Mrs Haigh, found in the snow, suffered burns and shock.
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London
Huddersfield
Haigh
Wile
Elsie
Bush Fire Destroys Farm Losses at Depot Flat
A large Sunday fire near Quorn at Depot Flat swept through sheds implements and machinery. J Werald saved the homestead with help from many volunteers as wind and rain shaped the blaze. Much rain and storm damaged crops. fire now runs through the hills and could continue for weeks.
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Adelaide
Depot Flat
Quorn
J. A Werald
Hilla
Gibraltar Swim Report Miss Hodson Withdraws During Race
In Gibraltar on January 2 Miss Hodson, after making progress in the Chantel event, was forced to abandon her swim at 9 o'clock. The setback halted her bid in the local meet as organizers noted the interruption without further details.
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Gibraltar
Miss Hodson
Slavery Abolition Takes Effect in Sierra Leone
London January 1 laws abolishing slavery in the Sierra Leone Protectorate take effect today with 215000 slaves slated for freedom.
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London
Sierra Leone Protectorate
Aerial Torpedoes Proposed to Speed Mail at Paris
The Science Academy studies aerial torpedo tubes to speed postal service. Inventors M Hirchauer and M Talon propose pyloned tubes with double tracks where 250 pound torpedoes carrying 50 pounds of mail travel at 275 miles per hour. They claim mail from Marseilles to Paris in hours and a rate of about three farthings per pound.
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Paris
Science Academy
Marseilles
Victorian murder mystery and a woman’s death
A fragmented Victorian era text centers on the death of a woman and whether it was murder or accident. The piece mentions Melimod Rane, Seitiha Sertipentt, and a scene on a harbor, with characters like Sonepean and Hushaeel appearing amid cryptic clues and sensational rhetoric.
Land dispute complaint sent to federal department
A verbose note discusses land sale delays and government inquiries. It references the State Lands Department, Melbourne associations, and calls for action by the Federal Department. Legal action and municipal concerns are mentioned, with the involvement of a solicitor from Brisbane and statements about ongoing negotiations.
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Cesar
Wall Reeves
Ion Arts
Ieee
School of Ants
Mae Nalleg
Enliaetor
Melbourne
Federal Department
Lands Department
No OR. Magehell
Brisbane
Venshles
Vale
Briand urges Franco German rapprochement in 1928 hopes
The Vissistreher interview with M Briand says progress depends on negotiation with enemies not armaments. Briand argues isolation worsens security and that a policy of confrontation invites war. He emphasizes France should engage with former foes rather than pursue perpetual armament.
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Berlin
M. Briand
France
British Engines In Aerial Work Reported
In London January 1 reports say Hontaniter Deon elie achieved a notable altitude in aerial testing surpassing previous world records. The official note credits new propulsion and a 450 horsepower system powering the craft used by major air forces.
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London
Hontaniter
Desperate Struggle at Sea Ends with Rescue Off Pearl Beach
Turbulent sailing disaster in Western waters near Hugkon Hay leaves seven saved and one missing. A yacht named Yankalilla, captained by Sophim Spa oo Menerad Har, veers amid a gale. Crew members stranded on an upturned craft reach Winnvty island as a fierce storm forces a night retreat to safety.
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Hugkon Hay
Nad
Yankalilla
Witch
Sophim Spa
Miseliet
Spain
James
Pearl Beach
New Zealand Flight Project Advances Toward Australia
Melbourne reports indicate New Zealand airmen aim to fly from Australia to Sew Zealand aboard the monoplane Maori Hare. With Royal Australian Force help, the craft is being prepared for the attempt. They await a message from New Zealand Prime Minister Bruce and hope ministry approval remains.
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Melbourne
New Zealand
Australia
Kewih
Itah
Awie
Koiwht
Bruce
Thal
Commonwealth Line Tendors For Base Purchases
London January 2 newspapers advertise tenders for the purchase of the Commonwealth line, invit ing tenders returnable February 29. Details will be shared only with bona fide tenderers and principals.
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London
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