Britain Wins Interzone Final Davis Cup Over United States
In Paris Britain defeated the United States 3-2 to win the interzone final of the Davis Cup. H W Austin defeated W Allison in the third singles, completing Britain’s victory after two opening singles wins and a doubles loss. Britain advances to face France in the challenge round for the trophy.
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Britain
United States
Paris
H. W. Austin
W. Allison
France
Briain
H. BE. Vines
U.S.A
F. J. Perry
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Austin
Vines
Wallis Myers
The
Daily Telegraph
Americans Defeat Britain in Doubles Thriller at Paris
Lott and Van Ryn of America defeated Perry and Hughes of England 8-6 6-4 in a hotly contested doubles match. The heat affected play as Britain led 5-3 before Hughes faltered on set point, then the Americans surged with strong volleys and team play to clinch the victory.
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van Ryn
Britain
Perry
Lineamoon
Lott
Brittain
Lolt
Paris
America
England
Hughes
Buitain
Queanbeyan School of Arts Improves Yet Not Satisfactory
The annual meeting reported progress at Queanbeyan and Wanhogan School of Arts. Revenue showed a credit of £1 1s 5d against £0 11s 4d, Mobilities totalled £690 with outstanding balance. The library held 1639 books with 10480 circulations, 148 members. weekly prizes yielded £31 6s 6d. Officers elected included President F B Woodward and co-presidents UT Camp and H W Y Deane, secretary Ian ER M Harlow, treasurer K Radley. committee members named.
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Wanhogan School of Arts
Mr. F
Woodward
Massrs
UT. Camp
H. W. Y. Deane
Ian ER. M. Harlow
K.radiey
Moanra
H. C. Vier
A. J. G. Marx
Austin Defeats Allison In Three Set Tennis Final
Austin defeated Allison 6-2 7-9 6-3 6-4 to win the deciding match. After a close first set, Allison surged to 6-6 in the second and captured the set at 7-9. The third set opened with Austin dropping the first game but he recovered to lead 5-3 before Allison tied 5-5 and then won the eighth game to claim the set.
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W. Allison
Austin
Allison
Alstin
1944 Davis Cup: Denmark Eliminates Greece in Copenhagen
Denmark defeated Greece four rubbers to one in the preliminary round at Copenhagen in the 1944 Davis Cup matches.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Greece
Mollison Couple Start Atlantic Flight From Pendine
Mr and Mrs J A Mollison begin east west Atlantic crossing aboard the Sea Farer from Pendine after six weeks of waiting. Amy Mollison will pilot by day and J A Mollison by night on a 34 hour hoped for New York arrival. They carry 400 gallons of petrol and two flasks of coffee.
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J. A. Mollison
Pandine Sands
Walesa
Atlantic
Mollisons
Pendine
Hite
Amy
New York
Canberra's Mild Winter Echoes Melbourne Cold
Residents report Canberra in a mild winter with a near record low maximum around 39 degrees. The day showed a rise of 8.6 degrees from a 30.4 morning low, while after 9 am the temperature climbed only 3.7 degrees.
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Canberra
Motor Collision on Furneaux Street Narrows Serious Injury
A motor cyclist narrowly escaped serious injury Saturday afternoon when his bike collided with a car driven by Ino Frazer of Manuka. Thomas Forrest rode along Furneaux Street and failed to signal turning into a driveway. The rider was thrown onto the car’s mudguard and his hand was pinned under the front wheel. Frazer suffered abrasions and shock but faced no serious injuries.
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Ino. Frazer
Manuka
Thomas [Atone of Forrest
Furneaux Street
Clawry
Wiley Post completes world flight in just over a week
Major Nelson Kelly reports Post's return after a flight covering about 15 400 miles. Post aimed for 41 days but finished in ~one week, despite Alaska navigation issues. The crowd surged as the plane landed and Post appeared exhausted yet waved to spectators.
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Nelson Kelly
Post
Qyer
Roosevelt limits grain trading as market stabilizes
In New York on a Saturday, the Roosevelt Administration denounced grain speculation and imposed measures to prevent further drops. The stock market rose amid buying strength while the Exchange shortens hours from noon to three. The pound closed at 4.631 dollars. The Agriculture Department approved a Chicago Board of Trade proposal to cap daily movements, limiting wheat to five cents and other grains proportionally.
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Roosevelt
Grain Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Sock Exchange
Afernoon
Department of Agriculture
Chicago Board of Trade
Stocks Tumble as Markets Hit Heavy Liquidation Amid Oscillations
Futures trading at the Chicago Board of Trade halted as the New York Stock Exchange and other markets enter a third straight day of sharp losses. Stocks slip two to 22 points on 0.574 million shares, the largest volume since 1928. Sterling fluctuates, easing after a brief rally. Roosevelt plans grain price measures and a Monday meeting of state officials. The President eyes possible later stock relief if needed.
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Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
Board of Trade
Roosevelt
Officinia
Stock Exchange
London Steady as Wall Street Wanes
London remains unperturbed as American market activity eases. The Stock Exchange showed brief reactions but deals in miscellaneous shares cooled thanks to greater caution in speculative trading. London maintained calm viewing Wall Street's dramatic collapse with restraint.
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London
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Wheat Falls Again at Winnipeg in Broad Rally
Wheat rebounded from an early drop of 11 cents in Winnipeg with a broad rally, trading down around 4 4 8th lower than Friday’s close. Traders noted price recovery after losses and mixed demand signals in the market.
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Winnipeg
Australia and India sign four year silver export pact
The Australian Resident Minister in London among signatories to a four year agreement with silver producing and using countries. It sets a cap that the Government of India shall not expose for sale more than 140 million fine ounces of silver in the first four years starting January 1, 1984. The text notes silver sold by India to other states is tied to transfers in payment for.
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London
Mr. Bruce
India
United States
Trade balance turns unfavourable for United States
The Commerce Department reports June imports exceeding exports by 122 million dollars to 119 million, marking the first unfavourable balance since August 1931.
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Commerce Department
Nations Agree to Silver Market Restriction and Purchases
The accord limits sales by Canada Australia the United States Mexico and Peru and mandates withdrawal or purchase of 45 million fine ounces over four years. China will not sell demonetised silver for four years and Spain will cap sales at 29 million fine ounces. Ratification by each government is required. Sir George Schuster played a key role in negotiations.
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Canada
Australia
United States
Mexico
Peru
China
Spain
Sir George Schuster
YAWL IN FLAMES NEAR COBRERA BEACH
A yawl named BYDNEY burst into flames when its engine backfired about 100 yards from Cobrera Beach Middle Harbour tonight. Owner Mr Richardson and companions towed the craft to shore and fought the blaze but little could be saved. Richardson suffered burns to his hands.
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Bydney
Cobrera Beach
Middle Harbour
Richardson
German Penal Bill Imposes Death for Attacks on Officials
Berlin reports Captain Goering unveils a drastic penal bill for attacks on police and Nazi officials, including death for such acts and for “atrocity propaganda.” A new chamber of public prosecutors will ensure swift, unrelenting sentences across Prussian courts. One accused inmate hanged himself in his cell.
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Captain Goering
al Bt
Goering
Herr Ferri
Public Prosecutors
Perri
Humhure
Ex-Kaiser's Son Named to Fascist State Council
Berlin reports Captain Goering appoints Prince August Wilhelm as a member of the new Fascist state council. The appointment signals alignment with the regime and a high-profile royal association in the political structure.
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Kaiser
State Council
Berlin
Goering
Prince August Wilhelm
Pardon Aimed at Offences Tied to Nasi Revolution
In the period from March 25 to July 15, authorities pushed a penal bill to end the Nasi revolution. Cologne convicted six Communists for a February 4 shooting that killed two Nazists and wounded a third. Sentences included death for six, 11 years penal servitude for three, and others awaiting announced outcomes. Police tie the accused to the Red Front.
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Cologne
Nazia
Red Front
Australia Triumphs 21 6 Over Springboks in Durban Test
Australia defeats South Africa 21 to 6 in Durban as forwards and backs perform strongly. Tries by Sturtridge and Cowper set up the win, with Cerutti and Hillman adding conversions and goals. Waring and Brand score for the Springboks.
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Durban
Australia
South Africa
Cowper
Kelaher
Cerutti
Ahlman
Sturtridge
Hillman
Louden
Ceruttl Bennett
Bturtridge
Chles
Billman
Waring
Brand
West Indies 333 At Stumps In Second Test Start
West Indies end day two at 338 for ten with Headley 145 not out and Barrow 100 as England bowlers struggle. Weather cool but play steady. Barrow and Headley frustrated English attack for long periods before stumps.
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London
England
West Indies
Roach
Barrow
Clark
Macaulay
Headley
Robbina
Verity
Hammond
Langridge
Robbins
Wyatt
Head
Grant
Ames
Constantine
Wiles
Weadley
British Recovery Shown in Company Balance Sheets
Reports from 612 British industrial firms for the June quarter show profits up by 1.7 million pounds to total gains 8.8 percent higher than the same period last year. This contrasts with a 18.2 million pound drop in net profits among 625 companies in the previous quarter.
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