Floods in India Threaten Bridge as Ganges Rises
Heavy floods in Bihar and the Ganges threaten the Hardinge Bridge over the Ganges on the East Bengal line. Thousands of lives are endangered as rivers overflow their banks, with villages inundated and the East Indian railway submerged for miles. Reports describe bodies seen, cattle swept away, and homes carried downstream amid widespread devastation. French and British air units face flooded airfields, while a French aircraft suffered gear damage but with no injuries.
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Gift Lamb Symbolizes Trade Ties Between Australia and Britain
Dr Earle Page sends a ceremonial lamb gift to Major Walter Bat, signaling reciprocal trade aims under a British Australian cooperation program. Page explains the gesture as a symbol of mutual friendship and a step toward expanding producers trading with Britain, while noting trust in a shared policy framework.
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Sydney
Earle Page
Walter Bat
Agricul
Jetter
Ray
Britain
Pete
Australia
Brian Trada
Trunk Mystery Body Found Near River
A mystery surrounds a severed body found near a riverbank. Police say the corpse is mutilated and arranged in a disturbing pose. Authorities, including Reuters World Service, are investigating to identify the victim and motive. No arrests reported yet.
Sussex Batting Triumph At Hove In Slow Century Test
Sussex captain Melville won the toss as Fleetwood-Smith tore through the innings with five for 114, yet Parke and Langridge steadied the home side on a well paced wicket. Cook and James Langridge anchored a resilient stand, Pearce and Tate contributed late but Fleetwood-Smith trapped key batsmen, leaving Sussex 184 at lunch and rallying later as Beattie and co. bowled tight.
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London
Fleatwood-Smith
Sussex
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T. Parke
James
Melville
John Langridge
Fleetwood-Smith
Parks
Cook
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James Langridge
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Irish Officials Kidnapped Over Cattle Sale Scandal
In Clonmel, Monday last, cattle dealer A. Feeling and registrar assistant John Blattery were kidnapped from their homes blindfolded and taken to a mountain hideout. Thirty cattle seized for non payment were later auctions, bought back by the owner. A later gathering vowed to unite to oppose the Government amid the dispute.
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Tipperary Rate Vollece
John Blattery
Aasistant Regiatras
Clonmel
Cotton Duties Debate Sparks Trade Representation Split
Mr Hewitt, chairman of the Joint Memiralites of the Cotton Trade organ ization, censures sending Lancashire cotton representation to Australia by mail instead of cable. He says an appeal will be made to the President of the Board of Trade, Mr Rushearn, to address the issue urgently.
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London
Hewitt
Cotton Trade Organization
M. Bruce
Lancashire Jsotton Representationa
Australis
Cable
Board For Trade
Ruscheaan
Otter
Betting Raids Target Canberra Under Police Watch
Canberra police mounted two further raids over the weekend on suspected betting operations. Investigation Officer Lynch and Constable Perriman led the swoops at a farm house after the Chief of the Commonwealth Police Lieut.-Col. Jones ordered the operation. Lynch was brought from Sydney in May to combat betting activity.
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Canberra
Lynch
Perriman
The
Commonwealth Police
Col. Jones
Sydney
English Martyrs Group Formed in Rome Aims at Britain
A new association of Royal Martyrs with 10,000 Catholics in the British Empire pledges daily noonday prayers for England's conversion to Catholicism. The Rome based organization recruits mainly English pilgrims during the Holy Year. The Pope blessed its members and likened English martyrs' blood to seed for England's return to unity with the Catholic Church.
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Rome
Royliah Martyrs
Tong
England
Centenary Race Dutch Air Liner Not to Start
Mr R J Bharidan of the Amsterdam crew says the Fokker EAXXV will not take part in the Cantenary air race. Officers raided Civic Centre restaurant last Saturday, confronting a man alleged to be drafting betting slips, with several claimed by a woman before sale. Investigations continued at Queanbeyan grayhound meeting. a second raid at the Causeway yielded insufficient documentary evidence for prosecution.
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London
R. J. Bharidan
Amsterdam
Civic Centre
Ware
Queanbeyan
Causeway
Drowned in Bath Two Boys Found Dead in Sydney
In Parramatta two brothers Geoffrey Warman aged 15 and Dudley War man aged 8 were found dead in a bath after alleged gas heater fumes. Police and doctor attended. post mortem planned for tomorrow.
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Sydney
Parramatta
Geoffrey Edward Warman
Dudley Morris Warman
U A P Victory in by election at Biocenter seat
The United Australia Party held the Biocenter seat at yesterday's by election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Walter Bennett. The seat was won by his son J B Bennett with an absolute majority over two Country Party candidates. Labour did not contest the seat. Intest hent Bennett 10.02. 3 GB. Waller (CP) W. W. Hawdon (CF).
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Sydney
United Australia Party
Walter Bennett
J. B Bennett
Country Party
Labour
Hent Bennett
Waller
W. W. Hawdon
British Pound Devaluation Plans Aim to Protect Markets
The People reports the government plans a gradual pound fall with the Exchange Equalisation Fund used to curb rapid declines. Gold exports to France rise as French bank holdings reach £1,070,000,000, signaling shifts in global currency and trade dynamics.
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France
Reinstatement of Jardine Larwood and Voce Stirs Debate
A. W. Carr writing in the Yorksh ire Observer laments England's ousing season noting the Oval humiliation and Clark leg theory. He argues MCC surrendered the Ashes for peace, defends Larwood and Voce, and predicts Jardine Larwood and Voce will return as pivotal figures next year.
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A. W. Carr
Yorkshire Observer
England
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M.C.C
Australian Board of Cricket Control
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Vors
T Rave
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Oon
Blind commoner sails for Australia from Quebec
Bir Tan Fraser, a blind member of the House of Commons, sailed from Quebec en route to Australia to attend conferences of blinded ex-servicemen. The voyage aims to highlight disability issues and veterans’ concerns in the international program.
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Tan Fraser
House of Commons
Quebec
Australis
Massy Cup Change Hands In Narrow Yass Win At Queanbeyan
Yass defeated Queanbeyan Blues seven to five at Queanbeyan Showground to seize the Massy Cup, ending Canberra’s three-challenge dominance. A low gate of £39 reflected muted crowds as both sides produced a rough, tactical football showing with several scrums and penalties shaping the result. The Blues battled in vain in the final stages, while Yass forwards and backline combined for the decisive scores and strong defensive moments.
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Queanbeyan Blues
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Lee
Royal
Kay
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Smith
Lawrence
Klason
Eeeeterene
Waters
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Lao Fe Ae
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Yaan
Nt Nme
Facey
Pitreot
British Industry Registers 14 Percent Recovery
In London during the Jupe quarter British industry shows a 14 percent recovery, rising to 14.1 per cent, better than the same period last year. The improvement signals modest economic revival across sectors in Britain.
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London
Britain
Australia protest Voce bowling at Nottingham
London newspaper report claims Australia protested Voce bowling during Nottingham innings. Manager Mr Bushby refused to comment, saying he would report the entire tour to the Board of Control but would not specify whether the incident was being discussed.
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London
Mr. Bushby
Australia
Trade Mission Heads to Manchukuo From Britain
The Federation of British Industries sails a mission to Manchukuo led by Lord Barnby and senior officials. The delegation aims to boost trade ties and discuss industrial cooperation with Manchukuo authorities.
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London
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The
Federation of British Industries
Lord Barnby
Charles Tad Fullan
Manchukuo
Diana
Baraby
United Ireland: Craigavon Opposes Change in Banbridge
Lord Craigavon declares united Ireland impossible and unacceptable under the Union Jack in Banbridge. He rebukes a London article urging policy of a united Ireland as desirable and possible, calling it undemonstrated and impractical.
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United Ireland
Lord Craigavon
Banbridge
Lord Craigston
Credit Control Proposal by Lang Sparks Debate
Lang argues for a national credit board to channel bank lending toward public works and private enterprise. He contends that strict credit limits curb inflation and protect the community, while warning against uncontrolled credit and urging Labour Party alignment.
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