England Tests Day Promises Record Crowd at Lord's
England lines up Hobbs Woolley Hammond Dulea... with Sandham as twelfth man as Lord's enjoys high interest. The crowd expected to approach a record Test turnout though not the Australian record, with King and Stan Bruce in attendance and an ex-Australian Eleven among spectators. Women observed in the crowd during the opening day.
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England
Eam
Hobbs
Woolley
Hammond
Dulegqidji
Hendren
Chapman
Allen
Tate
Robing
White
Sandham
Eany Ground
Unclear cricket match report at Lord's with mixed actions
The narrative describes a cricket day with cheers at Hin Chapman and Wood, a crowd at the front gate, Chaga's vital wicket, and a toss outcome. Grimmett bowls with higher flight, Gommett’s tight bowling, Honvbrosk hitting four fours in five overs, eighty runs in eighty minutes, and Richardson attempting a notable catch that failed.
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Chaga
Lord's
Olfull
Felding
Grimmett
Gommett
Honvbrosk
Wall
Hornibrook
Richardson
Hammond
Bradman Leads Spectator Packed Test as Grimmett Dominates
In front of about 20 000 spectators at Nottingham Australia top order, led by Bradman, posted a robust score with Fairfax and Duleep Singhji contributing. Grimmett’s leg breaks and Wall’s expensive overs kept England under pressure as Bradman’s fielding and clever bowling stifled the host lineup amid a dramatic day.
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Duleepsihji
Wall
Duleepsinhji
Grimmett
Macknade Mill signing reaches 371 workers in 45 gangs
At Ingham on June 27 the Macknade Mill began crushing with 371 workers forming 45 gangs. Disputes over gang counts among three grower groups prompted appeals and referral to the Industrial Magistrate for Thursday. After adjustments the mill will have 48 gangs totaling 95 men, including seven British and a largely Italian workforce.
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Ingham
Macknade
Public meeting on new British Preference League branch
A public meeting is set for tomorrow Sunday at 2 p m to form a local branch of the British Preference League. Full discussion and questions will be invited.
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British Preference League
Temes Stars In The Ascendant At Wimbledon
Wimbledon reports Temes stars in the Ascendant with a straight sets victory over opponents. The match featured Gee sed nen 6 i 6 4 and F Gane along with Lewis Barclanm contributing to the win.
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London
Wimbledon
Hopman and Wilherd
F Gane
Lewis Barclanm
Star mail plane returns to Mackay due to cyclone rain
The big monoplane Star mail “Fownavlle” left Mackay for Brisbane at 8 45 am but turned back after landing at 11 00 am. A cyclonic disturbance between Carmila and St Lawrence brought heavy rain and fog near the water, forcing a stop. The crew could not resume today and plan to depart tomorrow at six o'clock for Pirishane.
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Mackay
Mp “Fownavlle
Brisbane
Carmila
St. Lawrence
Pirishane
Matthews and Hook Arrive En Route to Australia
Matthews and Hook arrived yesterday and departed for task en route to Australia.
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Bushire
Matthews
Hook
Australia
Tsinanfu Falls as Shansi Troops Enter City
June 26 report from Shanghat states Han Fu Ci evacuated Tsinanfu and Shansi troops occupied the city at noon. Some foreigners left, others stayed, with no trouble yet reported. The surrender likely to trigger rapid Shantung gains and ends the regional deadlock. Yen Hai Shan frantically seeks Mudken neutrality and has named Shi Yu San as Shan tang Provincial Government chairman.
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Shanghat
Han Fu Ci
Tsinanfu
Han Fu Cho
Shantung
Yen Hai Shan
Mudken
Shi Yu San
Chang
Shantang
Cyclone Forms Off Queensland Coast As Rain Rolls In
In Southern Queensland showers spread across Central and Southern districts with heavy falls on the central coast. Registered rainfall included Yaamba 390 points Yeppon 325 Emu Park 310 while Cape Capricorn Maleny Bundaberg and Clacton reported heavy totals. The Weather Bureau cited a cyclone forming between Central Queensland Coast and New Caledonia with a likely stationary center near 9 o'clock northeast of Cape Capricorn.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Darling Downs
Yaamba
Yeppon
Emu Park
Central Highlands
Duarmga
Arcturus Downs
Coorada
South Coast
Cape Capricorn
Maleny
Bundaberg
Cladsteme
Maranoa
Charleville
Weather Bureau
New Caledonia
Cape Capricornia
Notable Figures Welcome Pacific Atlantic Conqueror
Ronald Lindsay and other dignitaries welcomed the conqueror of air routes. Kingsford Smith announced plans to fly to California on Saturday and hinted his next fight would follow his marriage. He read a cable and quipped about teaching her lying.
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Ronald Lindsay
United States
Britain
Pacific
Atlantic
Kingsford Smith
California
Pilot recounts long Atlantic flight amid rough seas
The narrator describes three hours of blind flying along the Newtormaland coast and praises the Atlantic leg as superior to the Pacific for navigation. He asserts success in finding Hawaii resembled shouting at a speck, and Saul Vandyk and Stansage declare the fight was plenty for a long time while the crew, though exhausted by motor strain, remains jubilant at their achievement.
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Newtormaland
Atlantic
Pacific
Hawaii
Saul
Vandyk
Stansage
Kingsford Smith Lands After 1106 Mile Flight At Roosevelt Field
Kingsford Smith completed a 1106 mile flight to New York and staged a spectacular vertical flying display before guiding the Southern Cross to a precise three point landing at Roosevelt Field. Crowds gathered behind a high wire fence to witness the event.
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New York
Roosevelt Field
Kingsford Smith
Kingsford Smith Arrives in New York Amid Welcome Parade
Photographers and sound reel men packed the ground and cars as Kingsford Smith and his crew leaned from the cabin. The aviators, escorted by motorcycle police, sped through bedecked cars and shouted they were not tired but wished for a bath.
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New York
Kingsford Smith
Smith
Lightning on dynamite boat near Brockville
Report from Brockville Ontario dated June 26 states lightning struck a drill boat carrying dynamite in the Brockville Narrows of the Saint Lawrence River. Twenty five to thirty men feared dead as the boat blew apart while many crew slept. Several survivors were picked up unharmed and a search for bodies is under way.
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Brockville
Ontario
Brockville Narrows
Saint Lawrence River
Here
Triumph of Science and Courage in Skill and Foresight
A concise tribute praising achievement earned by skill endurance and foresight. It lauds science organization and courage as core factors in the success celebrated. The tone reflects a formal appreciation of disciplined effort and strategic planning.
Aeronautical Society Congratulates Kingsford Smith Flight
London dispatch reports Colonel Semphill writing to Kingsford Smith on behalf of the Aeronautical Society praising his recent flight and recalling his notable Pacific voyage. He expressed warm congratulations and confidence in the latest venture's success.
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London
Semphill
Kingsford Smith
Aeronautical Society
Pacific
Costes Laudates Kingsford Smith Atlantic Flight
Paris observer Costes praises Kingsford Smith for the Atlantic crossing calling it magnificent and a masterful achievement. He notes the Australians faced a 25 mile per hour headwind yet completed the flight with precision.
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Paris
Costes
Atlantic
Kingsford Smith
United States
Bremen Flier Koehl Proves East West Flight Feasible
Berlin reports Captain Koehl of Bremen sent a message from a Silesian village praising his achievement. The Bremen flier confirmed that east west flights are feasible rather than a stroke of luck.
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Berlin
Koehl
Bremen
Kingsford Smith
British Navy plan for 1930 naval programme announced
The First Lord of the Admiralty A V Alexander told the House of Commons the 1930 programme includes three cruisers of six inch guns, a destroyer flotilla, three submarines, four sloops, one net layer, one target towing vessel, plus a supplementary estimate for this year. The ships replace vessels nearing age limits to maintain peace time duties. total cost about £3,000,000 spread over three years.
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London
the Admiralty
A. V. Alexander
House of Commons
Royal Navy
Free Trade Rejected by Australian Cable Service Speech
A London report cites an Australian cable asserting free trade is no longer viable. The speaker warns foreign markets are lost and calls for safeguarding home markets while stressing the need to end party politics to steer Britain toward a national, nonpartisan rule.
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London
Derby
Britain
Kingsford Smith Arrives in Newfoundland After Atlantic Flight
Four airmen were welcomed by L. Saul and Sir Ronald Lindsay as Kingsford Smith spoke of a glorious milestone. He thanked America Ireland Australia Newfoundland and the ships at sea while recalling the perilous journey across fog and ocean. He then phoned Miss Mary Powell in Melbourne to share the moment.
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New York
L. Saul
Saul
Bermuda
Pat
Ronald Lindsay
Vandyk
Kingsford Smith
America
Atlantic
Newfoundland
América
Ireland
Australia
Mary Powell
Melbourne
Labor and Imperial Preference Policy Considered by Trade Union Congress
The Trade Union Congress General Council accepted the economic committee report of May 28 noting tariffs were not discussed. It proposes an Empire economic secretariat with periodical conferences to craft a policy for the British Commonwealth independent of political parties.
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London
Trade Union Congress General Council
Economic Committee
Robbers Hold Up First National in Noble Illinois
Four men robbed the First National in Noble Illinois taking 3000. They triggered an alarm drawing police and armed citizens who blocked country roads. The bandits abandoned their cars and were captured by morning with the loot. one robber was shot dead while attempting to flee.
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Indianapolis
First National
Nobile
Illinois
Oldfield Woolley And Grimmett Face Wall Bowler Clash
A fragment shows Oldfield and Woolley batting against Hammond and Grimmett with Chapman and McCabe contributing. It hints at a cricketing innings where bowlers Wall and Wal deliver dismissals.
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Oldfield
Woolley
Eg Hammond
Grimmett
Chapman
Wall
McCabe
Wal
Senior sergeant J Holden promoted to Sub inspector
The Home announced that Senior-sergeant J Holden stationed at Toowoomba has been promoted to Sub-inspector. The promotion follows the retirement of Sub-inspector W Ippin of the CIB. Sub-inspector Holden succeeds Sub-inspector J Portley of Mackay.
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Brisbane
J. Holden
Toowoomba
W. [.Ippin
CIB
Holden
J. Portley
Mackay
Ies
Leodmesiotael
Needle in Body Brings 5000 Damages Claim
In Sydney on June 26 the plaintiff claimed 5000 pounds from Dr Pritchard and Hair of Murwillambah in Banco Court alleging negligence during a pleurisy operation. He says in 1928 Dr Pritchard operated and left him with enduring issues. Defendant pleads not guilty. case stands part heard.
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Sydney
Cohn Pritchard
Murwillambah
Z Banco Court
Pritchard
Moonee Valley scratches in Exenel race shuffle
Last minute scratch in the First Division of the Tally Ho Handicap at Moonee Valley alters the field. Tor and Torr are noted as making changes to the lineup while Kambull remains a named entrant.
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EL Doiree
Ae Bull
Moonee Valley
Eer Raed Ter de Tor
Pert
Suit to retain Southern Cross in Australia urged
Melbourne discussion grows as C W Mackay president of the Victorian Aero Club urged continued efforts to keep the historic Southern Cross plane in Australia amid public support.
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Melbourne
Australia
C. W. Mackay
Victorian Aero Club
Journey Ready as Kingsford Smith Boots Off in Newfoundland
The story follows Kingsford Smith and crew preparing for a long trip from Harbor Grace Newfoundland. Vandyk the Dutch copilot handles engine warnings while Smith inspects every inch of the plane. Stannage tests the short wave radio as townspeople cheer the crew before a perfect take off.
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Harbor Grace
Kingsford Smith
Newfoundland
Centuries of Flight Near Vancouver to Canso Flight
The liner America reported headwinds and fog slowing progress for six hours after leaving off Canso. Earlier, speeds approached 100 mph then settled to 65 mph on the chart. Radio messages continued during the first hours, with the crew replying to Harbor Grace and noting foggy conditions near Scutari Island off Nova Scotia.
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Vancouver
America
Canso
Smith
Harbor Grace
Kingsford Smith Brother Denies Report on Aviation Life Work
In New York Kingsford Smith's brother dismisses claims that Charles is quitting aviation. After arrival tonight, the aim is a non stop flight to Oakland then California to hand the plane to the Han cock Foundation School of Aeronautics. He plans to return with a London to Sydney flight to break the Southern Cross record.
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New York
Kingsford Smith
Charles
Southern Cross
Oakland
California
Hancock Foundation School of
Aeronaus Oa Sue
Capiain Wiancock
Hane
Pacific
London
Sydney
Srotias
Tribute to Smith and Australia Reflected in Leader
London dated June 26 notes the Leader's tribute to Smith and Australia, commending their roles and global ties following the Atlantic journey.
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London
Atlantic
Smith
Australia
Pad Ap Reng
Pkg
Britain and Japan Move Toward Friendlier Ties
Fragmentary report notes gestures between Britain and Japan after talks in London. Mentions Emperor and allied hopes, with possible military coordination among the British Empire, Japan, and the United States as part of broader cooperation.
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London
Buck- Japanese Oval
Vitor
Wabathuk
British Empire
Japan
United States
Island Press Institute elects J A E Joseph president
At the annual meeting in Brisbane on June 27 J A E Joseph was elected president for the ensuing year of the Island Press Institute.
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Brisbane
Island Press Institute Today
J. A. E. Joseph
Trimming the Coast as Byrd Friends Honored at Lynn
Halifax reports a stand near Liverpool then to Lynn Massachusetts to honor Bernt Belchen and Captain Frederick Melville of the Byrd expedition. Machine readings show heavy fogs between Yarmouth Nova Scotia and the Maine coast.
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Halifax
Liverpool
Lynn
Massachusetts
Bernt Belchen
Frederick Melville
Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
Maine
Australian Cable Service Passes in Boston
Australian Cable Service in Boston on June 26 reports progress with Southern Cross passers at 340 pum, indicating a developments update in the local telecom scene.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Southern Cross Arrives Amid Wind and Weather Ordeal
The Southern Cross landed at Roosevelt Field in New York after a daylong journey shaped by strong winds. Kingsford Swath reported good progress early this morning as the aircraft paralleled coastlines from Newfoundland into New England, escorted by several planes.
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New York
Asia
Kingsford Swath
Roosevelt Field
Pogami
Newfoundland
New England
Bostom
Kingsford Smith Requests Engine Servicing Ahead of Oakland Flight
The aviator radioed Curtis-Wright Uo seeking engine servicing before departure to Oakland in three days, signaling plans for a long coast-to-coast flight and readiness checks prior to takeoff.
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Vancouver
Kingsford Smith
Curtis-Wright Uo
Oakland
Kingsford Smith Credits Prep Behind Flight Success
Smith credits careful preparations for the flight and says with current knowledge he would have a greater chance of success. He cites magnetic conditions for a past failure and notes the trip with Pollon was less strenuous than the reception here. He plans to sail for Australia in September and continue flying toward Brisbane. The Southern Cross may be offered for sale to the California Museum. Flyers likely to be taken to a New York hotel with an official reception set for tomorrow.
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New York
Kingsford Smith
Pollon
Australia
Tinue
Brisbane
California Museum
New York City
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Australian Cable Service
Aioe
Beckett
Jackson
Walker
Harwood
Jackst
Stanl Bruce
Ascot
York
Bradmana
Hobby
Fartax
Fairfax
Woolsey
Wook Wee
Fic
Hoss
Etting
Hammid
Aout
Nottingham
Hammibis
Wail
Ewing Woolley
Anther Mind
Wolley
Tho
Gmmett
Fairfaxhen
Fairfanken
Wall's
Severigurs
Duleemidji
Aoaint J Panton
Puleepsinhii
Fromght
Grimett
Hammmond
Iza.Khomett
Bradman
Rght
Duleep Sin Hji
Hendren Caught
Mulgrave Central Mill
Aviation
Matthews and Hook
Tsinanfu Falls
Rival
British Navy
Lord Derby
Torr
da Sae
Kambull
Ustration Cable Servier
Stannage
Scutari Island
Nova
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