Wimbledon Play Begins Amid Warm Weather and Bright Prospects
London crowds queued for the postwar Wimbledon opening as Britain’s top players faced a day of mixed fortunes. Andrews defeated Hunter in a dramatic four-set upset while Crawford and Moon showed flashes of form for Australia as several favorites advanced.
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London
Patera
Patterson
Wind
Shate Watterson
Moon
Wgsbert
Heodiruma
Dinter
Anmiews
Eneland
Higgs
Mopmun
Vollee
Crawford
Beet Tully Hawkes
Ariens
Cummings
Fluyes
San Andrew
Tilden
Hunter
Andrews
L Andrews
Muttermen
Aust
Deswigno
Hopman
Hices
England
Hawkes
Arten
Austria
Ciliert
Hayes Eat Cummings
Hodges
Cochet
Jean Horotra
Edouard Horotra
Bod
Kingsley
Boussous
Brugnen
Landry
Ona
English Team to Tour Australia Facing Weak Performance
English squad under Jardine and Hobbs prepared for a tour of Australia after a test trial in which England collapsed for abbr to 55 in the second innings as West Indies posted 177 in their first. The visitors showed lethargy and confusion against slow bowling, with Constantine mounting a brief blaze before England faltered further.
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London
England
Chumalnens
Constantine
Tate
Jupp
Freeman
Paix
Jardine
Wipe
Cyclists Rest After Gruelling Tour de France Day
After eight days of trying riding the cyclists paused in Paris for a rest. Opperman Osburne Haibridge and Watwn spent the day overhauling their machines in readiness for the Lachon lap. They are confident they will improve their position within the next stage.
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Paris
Opperman
Osburne
Haibridge
Watwn
Jervis Bay mutiny tale ends. magistrate doubts alarm calls
Mutiny fears aboard the Jervis Bay were dismissed by a magistrate who said a mountain had been made of a molehill. Passengers recount tense scenes by stowaways while crew actions and later investigations show limited mutinous conduct.
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Jervis Bay
Stowaways Run Riot Aboard Jervis Bay
Eight stowaways break from confinement during a concert on the Jervis Bay causing a melee among passengers and crew. They fire on bedding and furniture before marines quell the disturbance. All eight are found guilty on most counts, with arson acquittal. The defendants include John Anderson Thomas Maylock John Fletcher Willian Kealey Willa Mackay David MourMilian Dough Hruce and Arthur Jackson. The court refuses transfer to London and sentences await.
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Hern
Jervis Bay
Porter Court
Hoberta
Cam
London
Duse
Daniel
Daniel Wirelased
John Anderson
Thomas Maylock
John Fletcher
Willian Kealey
Willa Mackay
David MourMilian
Dough Hruce
Arthur Jackson
Stowaways Cause Alarm Aboard Ship After Muted Rebellion
Captain Taniel testifies stowaways were housed in two cabins and fed the same food. Six agreed to work, all later refused, leading to isolation hospital confinement. They escaped nightly, damaged hatches, broke handcuffs, and threatened passengers with inflammable material. Fire and smoke alarms triggered security measures as crew threatened drastic action to protect 60 passengers.
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Taniel
Pass ‘Ayers
Dron Roi
Mnenore
Daniel
accuRed
poRngerda
Lords Spiritu al Mr Thurtle Questions on Lords
Mr Thurtle asked if Mr Baldwin would remove Lords as Spiritual from the House of Lords. Baldwin declined to comment. Thurtle pressed the issue amid calls for order as cries of in no confidence echoed.
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London
Mr. Thurtle
Labour
Baldwin
Mouse of Lords
Thurtle
British High Commissioner Speech on American Influence
In a misheard exchange Sir Granville Tyrie reiterates a portion of his remarks about American care in Australia. He explains he believed Americans were subtler to suit Australian conditions and pricing, clarifying the statement amid misunderstandings.
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London
Granville Tyrie
Australia
Iranville
Flyrte
British Manufacturer Support Prompts Australian Preference
A fragmentary note quotes a British figure urging better effort to meet Australian rules for manufacturing. The speaker insists his statements serve Britain’s industry interests, noting loyalty to British cars since arriving in England and promising exclusive teaching in the future. He praises Australian economy and workmanship, with few advantages cited.
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Ryrie
England
Auateniana
Estimates for Canberra 2900,000 for construction works
The Federal Treasury plans more than 21 million for next financial year including 900000 for constructional works and a new wing to Gorman House to house arriving female officers. The Commission expects a modest program with bread and butter projects and may add storeys to secretary buildings as public servant transfers rise.
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Beneen Weaa
Gorman House
John Butters
T Ie Commission
Kurrajong
Reome
Nto
Alec
Biles
Good Season Prospects At Golda Borough Meeting
Shareholders of Golda borough Mart and to Ltd gathered for the annual meeting. Chairman Mr 4 M Ninth predicted favourable pastoral prospects and continued good wool prices, noting tax burdens and borrowing impact on community prosperity. He referenced the Arbitrathon Actam ota machine as a noncreative innovation.
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Goldaborough Mart
To, Ltd
4. M. Ninth
Viuat
Liquor Sale Control Discussed by Chief Commissioner
The Chief Commissioner said the Government must take the initiative to control liquor sales in the Federal Capital Territory. He noted the Commission would be instructed on how and where liquor would be sold if the sale is to be regulated after September 1.
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Federal Capital Territory
Higuer
John Ruttera
Scrape It Melbourne Meeting Attacks Canberra Costs
At a Melbourne meeting Dr J McGrath claims Australia wastes funds on Canberra. He cites the Federal capital cost at £10,000,000 and predicts a 200 year impact on taxpayers. Attendee Maloney P criticizes Canberra plans and public servants, alleging corruption and misdirection in the city’s development.
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Melbourne
Ballarat
J. McGrrath
Australia
Canberra
Maloney .P
Bourke Street
Bydney
Allly Osees
Mosey Murder Case At Newcastle Court
Henry Jackson and Jamon Dent faced charges in Newcastle Police Court over the death of Richard Moxey shot at his home in William Town. Jackson charged with murder and Dent with inciting murder. A large crowd attended as both defendants were remanded until July 4. inquest set for next Thursday.
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Knewcastle
Newcastle
Henry Jackson
Jamon Dent
Richard Moxey
William Town
Jackson
Dent
Road Work Plan Promises 60 Jobs in Sydney
Labour and Industry official Thom Iniater announced today that Chiminet approved expenditure for road work, enabling the absorption of about 60 unemployed workers for a period of roughly six weeks. The scheme aims to boost employment and infrastructure with targeted public works.
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Sydney
Thom Iniater
SPECIAL TAX TO MEET RAIL LOSSES
The assistant treasurer stated the government may impose a special tax to cover rail losses. The year’s estimate stands around 406,000 with possible funding from a special levy or consolidated revenue. A betterment tax linked to property value gains from construction is also under consideration, similar to Sydney Harbour Bridge measures.
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Sydney
Bievena
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Street Begging Forbidden by Government Act
A cabinet decision was reached today after a public protest by the Limblena' Holdiers' Association. Limbless soldiers and city residents urged action to ban street begging in the capital.
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Bydney
Turaday
Owas
Limblena’ Holdiers' Association
London Speech Marks Milestone in Poor Age Debate
London report notes Mr Whitley as the first speaker in 120 years to relude a poor age, signaling a historic opening in the discussion of hardship and social conditions.
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London
Whitley Ka
France Gains Point In Antiwar Pact Draft Talks
The identical note sent to fourteen nations urges acceptance and immediate signing of the American draft. France appears to have secured a key concession by altering the preamble to allow signatory states freedom of action against violations, a change supported by Britain despite objections from Mr. Keill om.
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Washington
France
Britain
Nobile Injured in Steamer Accident in Rome
The City of Milan steamship accident left Noblin with a complete fracture of the right tibia and crushed right foot. Doctors expect full recovery in forty days. Nobile says he asked Lornberg to aid Cecient the chief engineer, but Lornberg refused to assist.
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Rome
City of
Milan
Noblin
Nobile
Lornberg
Cecient
Tin
Aasiat
Nobile’s Party Rescuer Landberg Reports Ice Floe Location
Pilot Landborg, rescuing Nobile, reports our encamped floe lies about 200 yards by 100 wide, suitable for a light plane to land. He plans a level landing for a runnered machine and says midnight is best for the cold air. Sweden sends two planes, crew well supplied for months. search shifts toward Amundsen. Baduskin, the Russian aviator, after hours of marching, returns to King’s Bay with no Amundsen trace.
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Vargo Bay
Spicebergen
Landborg
Nobile
Landberg Adda
Adda
Talla
Amundsen
Baduskin
King’s Bay
Petrol tax move debated in House of Commons
Mr Haewden proposed cutting petrol tax arguing it falls hardest on commercial vehicles and raises distribution costs, offsetting benefits to Churchill era policy. He said road damage costs are subsidized by railways and industry bears a heavier burden. The amendment failed 207 to 135. A tea tax amendment also failed by 33 votes.
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London
House of Commons
Haewden
Winston Churchill
Rockfall injures in Rand Mines Johannesburg quake
A morning rock fall in Rand Mines Johannesburg at 6 30 shattered windows and shook tall buildings. Residents fled as blast like noise and tremors struck the area causing damage to a wagon and property.
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Johannesburg
Wlgon
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