Australians Post 149 In Warmed Tour Finish Against Gloucester
In a drawn match against Gloucestershire the Australians posted 149 for eight with Bardley scoring 132 and Mayne 7. Gregory added 78 as Macartney anchored big partnerships while the county’s first and second innings totalled 170 and 140. The report also discusses hours of play and notable first class scores across eras, referencing Grace, Armstrong, and other cricket greats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus
Gloucestershire
Los
Bardaley
Mayne
Gregory
Macartney
Bardsley
Andrews
Seinutes
County
D. Robinson
Dipper
Barnett
Sobont
Armatrong
A. E. J. Collins
England
Kady
Tasmania
J.C. Sharpe
Melbourne
India
A. E B. Stoddart
W. G. Grace
Australia
J. Prout
Geelong
Warwick Armstrong
Worrall
Warne
C. H. Dean
Sydney
Meckering Triumph Over Jennacubine In Turbulent Match
A windy day set the stage for Meckering to beat Jennacubine with a hard fought display. Rhodes scored the only goal for Meckering, while Rhodes and Paddy Caletin earned praise for their reliable, tight play amid controversial umpiring and crowd disapproval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Raffles
Umpir
Meekers
Rhodes
Paddy Caletin
Northern Territory Population and Finances in 1919 20
Melbourne reports the 1919 20 end year population of the Northern Territory at 3931. Expenditure on loans administration and works totaled £462 470 with total revenue £86 734 creating a £375 736 deficiency. Since 1911 Commonwealth control deficits amount to £4 945 387. Estimates for territory expenditure were £134 759.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Northern Territory
Commonwealth
Fhetian
Giant Steel Tower to Rise at Coney Island Next Year
Plans reveal a 700ft tall steel tower 300ft across and 900ft around with 10 elevators and a concrete base. It will seat 50 000 at once and host a motor garage, gardens, an aerial hippodrome, ballrooms, an observatory, and a wireless station. About 7 939 tons of steel and 500 000 square feet of floor space are slated for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
New York
Eiffel Tower
Pethe Foundation
Eaper
United Bites Smeets Forrestas
Daring Salvor Women Honor Grace Darling Legend
Three women from Salgora island braved a gale off Pontevedra to rescue all hands from a wrecked schooner. They pulled the crew ashore, earning a public reception in Pontevedra as Spain honors their bravery and Grace Darling’s spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Darling
Spain
Pontevedra
Salgora
Novel bank robbery counter demonstrated at Melbourne Hotel
A Melbourne demonstration showed a new teller counter device that triggers a steel screen and alarms when a robber draws a gun. A concealed camera records the would be thief and a bank front door would lock instantly as police alerts ring, controlled by the teller’s floor lever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
T. E. Thompson
J. Vernon
Melbourne
Hay Street
Mr. Thompson
Vernon
Dean's Ointment Promises Skin Relief From Irritation
The ad touts Dean's Ointment as unequalled for skin troubles including eczema and piles. It cites Mrs. P Lawson of Korrelocking praising a leg wound's healing after use and notes the product costs 2 shillings 9 pence a pot, available via Foster McClellan Co. in Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Foster-McClellan Co
Murray Street
Perth
Price of Rice Falls at Wholesale and Retail
Inquiries across major wholesalers reported a notable rice price drop. Wholesale prices moved from £3 2s 6d per cwt to £1 10s per cwt, suggesting retail rates could fall from 8d to about 4d per pound for consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Harsh Times and Prices Prompt Frantic Finances
Fragmented ad style text notes dimes and dollars, wobbling money worries, and rising ware costs. It hints at economic stress with lines about living on rough ground and scarce cash while goods stay strong. Mention of Wood's Grow Peppermint appears as a product reference.
Avro aeroplane crashes injure crew and kill passenger
An Avro aeroplane with Caj Harry Ryder Hawkins as pilot and two passengers Mr T Lawrie and Mr W L Sheddon crashed on Sunday morning. Captain Hawkins was severely injured and died later that day. Mr Lawrie was badly hurt and died in the afternoon. Mr Sheddon survived with possible facial injuries. The plane failed to climb from about 150 feet and dived to earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avro
Harry Ryder Hawkins
T. Lawrie
Rawacn Vale
W. L. Sheddo
Gloucester
Nsw
Hawa'ny
Laurie
J N. Laurie
Rayden Vale
Sheddon
Yeast Cure Promoted as Daily Health Remedy
A New York report touts yeast as a cure for constipation and a booster for energy. It notes yeast is rich in water soluble vitamins and may aid digestion, appetite, and immunity, with claims from Jefferson Medical College and other institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Faculty of Medicine
Jefferson Medical College
A Queer Little Fish That Lives Out of Water
Sir Harry Johnston reports in Liberia a mud skipper fish that leaves water to hop on sand and climb mangrove limbs. Its fins resemble seal flippers and the creature often stays on shore for long periods. Professor Hans Dominik notes experiments showing fish surviving out of water in sealed cases with air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Johnston
Liberia
Bammi
Hans Dominik
Berlin
Eugene Erlwein
Nir
Death Follows Newincident at Mt Augsta Station
Mr Douglas Phillips aged 84 was thrown from a lorsa and kicked last week at Mt Augsta Station over 300 miles from Garnarvon. Dr Kenny was driven out from Carnarvon. Mr Phillips died Saturday morning with a fractured spine. He was son of the late Mr J H Phillipa of Toodyay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Phillips
Mt. Augusta
Garnarvon
Kenny
Carnarvon
Phillipa
J. H. Phillipa
Toodyay
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Philip Trevor
Daily Telegraph
G. Grace
Maclaren
O. Gregory
Aus
C. B. Fry
R Titchmarsh
Hertfordshire
Fry
Hayward
Titchmarsh
Brownard
Yorkshire
Dee
M.C.C. v. Australis
A.D. Pougher
Morvom
Bedfordshire
Suffolk
G.H. Hirst
Collins
Havi
Mihough
Colling
Jennacu Bbine v. Meckering
Foreman
Toughton's
Fitzgerald-street
Northam
Bank OF Australasia
Golding’s
J.J. Golding and CO
TE Northam Courier
Goomalling
Dowerin Mail
Baker's Dress House
Baker
Baker's Famona Tailor
Bond
Mechanics’ Institute
Sole Andress
A. E. Freind
Fitzgerald Street
Prn
Victor Biseley & CO
Fitzgerald St
Modern Grace Darlings
Wood's
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