The Big Fight Dempsey Offers Second Heaney
A garbled write up notes a boxing offer involving Dempsey and Heaney in New York. It mentions a press event or meeting with details unclear and names several figures in boxing circles.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1928
Page
1
Proud Parents Cheer as Tok Champion Aims for World Title
Wellington parents voice pride in a son named Tom Huohog and Heeney as they discuss the dream of becoming world champion. The father Heeney pledges support if Tom keeps striving, backers believe a notable victory would bring great happiness to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Mra
Meeney
Heeney
TRAIN COLLISION DISASTER REPORTED IN OTTAWA AND NEW YORK
A garbled report describes a major rail collision involving freight and passenger trains across Ottawa, Wemenday, and New York with numerous fatalities and injuries. The chaotic text references a wreck staged events, delayed arrivals, and emergency responses, naming places and vague timings while indicating a large toll.
Olympic athlete Watson injures foot in track accident
The report details an Olympic athlete named Watson injuring his foot during a hurdle event after stepping into a hole on the training track. He was carried off the course to a hospital, delaying his participation and raising concerns about his ability to compete in upcoming races.
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Amathrdam
Wodyonday
Thy
Olympic Twain
Manator Lovey
Watson
Wille Bralnind
Uru
Bin
Watnon
Hudiehrough
Boston
Peace Pact Signing Date Referred In London Report
A fragmented wire service note from London mentions a peace pact signing date and Geneva talks. The report references representatives from Westforduss and Nat Coal sippanta Keinedon and discusses possible future actions by associated groups and committees.
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London
Polo Carnival Five Clubs Enter at Canberra Ground
Five clubs enter the Canberra Polo Carnival at the Canberra ground on November 1. Teams received entries from Vues Coorta Cu Moka Harden and others. Four matches will be played over two days for the Gidley Cup with the Canberra Caty Arrangements organising events on the ground.
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Canberra
Cayberna Caty Arunionments
Hays Henig
Yoateriig
Earm Uhre
Ament
No reply from U SA London notes on proposed reparations
In London, Sir Austen Chamberlain states no communication from the United States regarding the Daibe dispute. He references a note dated the 18th and discusses acceptance of proposals for remuneration and a national posture amid the ongoing tensions.
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London
Thurwtay
Austen Chamberlain
Graft charges jurisdiction plea fails in Sydney court
Hearing of the charge against Malin for resolving funds and tax issues continued at Central summons Court. Witnesses spoke on memory, power of attorney, and the jurisdiction under Commonwealth and New South Wales acts as the court adjourned.
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Sydney
Central Summons Court
Morbert Albert
Gordon
Hyatt
Armot
Malin
New Mouth
Walen
New Routh Wallen
Sma Ke
Gwynn
Witneme
Mahcock
Wilcox
Mathc
Warntorn
Watter
English Team Selection In Week End London
The article discusses likely selections for England cricket captaincy with an emphasis on a Sunday announcement and potential candidates. White is favored for captaincy if disagreements arise, while Chapman is unlikely to hold a place on the team in any capacity.
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London
Weddonday
Amulson
Kngtinas
Whaler
ABC
Wi Dee
Dean
White
Chapman
Polar flight plans spark activity in polar race
Bir Georgs Wikin and Capt. stele Ron expect to start preparation for the South Polar flight. Hiouth Walkins left for the meet coo in Minneapolis. Amundson is presumed dead amid the drift and plans shift.
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Warmington
Georgs Wikin
Stele Ron
Friendly Mydney Annual Report Details 1937 Finances
The report of the Friendly Society covers the year ended 31 December 1937. It records membership at 240 802 and total revenue around 463 177 with costs of management about 164 118. Administrative and fundraising expenses total roughly 365 041.
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Mydney
Thurmtay
London Heat Wave Brings Record Night Across Britain and NZ
London and New Zealand teams report extreme heat with a 27 year high. Weather notes describe rising temperatures affecting events and transport. Officials warn of heat related strain while residents adapt to the unusually hot spell across cities including Amsterdam routes and Thames region.
New Zealand Opposes Wellington Visit Amid Cricket Tour Critique
Opinion from New Zealand critics targets The Weaponal over the English cricket tour arrangements. Confusing fragments mention invitations, a New Zealand stance, and tensions around match conduct and scheduling, with unclear references to teams and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New Bowe Fund
Kingtiah
New Zealand
Howe
Carey
Airplane Wreck Sighted in North Sea Near Nungesser
In the North Sea near Benniness a probable Nungesser aircraft wreck is reported. The event is recorded as a potential plane loss with missing crew and unclear origin, awaiting further verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
Benniness
Sabotage in India Coolie Arrested
A colonial era incident reports a suspect named in connection with sabotage efforts at a railway site. Police claim the accused offered to identify accomplices while authorities act to prevent further violence. The government notes measures to curb such attacks amid unrest associated with the Great Indian...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmalpea
Wemegiay
Johnson strike charges Sydney in dramatic port incident
A shaky report from June 20 claims Johnson, a General Hertvtury official, charged Sydney amid a dispute over the use of Hermonk employed in a vessel trade. The tale describes Crews from the Meamien line and tensions at Port Adelaide and Hydiry as authorities seek compliance and possible departure of crew.
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Tharmday
Husanionnen
Dues Johnson
Hertvtury
Hoon
Nim
Alles Cael
Pate Gay
Chargre
Hermonk
John
Port Adinaide
Hydiry
Tase
Asher
Joannon
Meomrine
Barmera
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