Sedgman Heads London Grass Court Seedings at Queen's
Frank Sedgman Australia's Davis Cup hopeful and Wimbledon favorite is seeded No 1 at the London grass court championships at Queen's Club. The field includes McGregor Boer Candy and other leading players as the likely draw unfolds amid international interest.
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London
Frank Sedgman
Australia
Queen's Club
Mas
Sedgman
McGregor
Boer
Ben Candy
Petain Transfer To Mainland Hospital Reported
Australian Defence Minister statement from Melbourne notes M Petain’s transfer plans to a mainland hospital. The piece mentions delays and adds that conference aims include Middle East defence, with broader Allied strategic discussions amid wartime strain.
Weather forecast for region with light winds and rain
Forecast describes a cool night with cloudy skies and patchy rain. Expect moderate temperatures, light and variable winds, and possible southwesterly gusts as the night progresses.
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Tsuet
Otedar
Stee
Ecole
Hatridts
Prolonged Rain Not Required for Crops Says Expert
An agricultural expert states rain after the first week of June was not required for crops. He notes later heavy winds and cooler weather affected yields and grazing conditions, with mixed effects on hay and pasture.
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A. Jolnwon
These Things Happened At Week End
A fragmentary week end report notes various light incidents and shop details. Mentioned are a high price rise for used items, a rent reference, pension money, and a wallet theft at a chain store. The text also references medical staff and a doctor’s discussion of an infection.
Australian leader to relinquish Korea post soon
Lieutenant-Colonel J. B. Ferguson of Sydney who has led the Australian battalion in Korea since last November will give up his post at the end of this month. He will return to Australia to take up a new command at Ingleburn camp at the end of July.
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J. B. Ferguson
Sydney
Korea
Australia
Ingleburn
Sydney Lottery Draws Include Syndicate Winners
Sydney Monday lottery results list several named syndicates and individuals winning major prizes. Entries show first prize 14402 in a Lucky 3 syndicate led by Connelly of Brisbanewater Road Highfield, with other prizes 11004 14797 and 22888 among listed participants.
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Wo Connelly
Brisbane Water Road
Highfield
J. W. Giros
Enor
Ernest St
North Sydney
Ded
Mum
W Burgess
Post Tee Griffith
Gould
Jelicow
Hurstville
F. T Jecobs
Victoria Barracks
Paddington
Scientists to Test Submarine Breathing Device
Naval experts plan tests of a breathing tube system used on submarines after a disaster in the English Channel. Divers report that the main breathing line near the engine room failed, risking suffocation as water flooded compartments.
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Aulter
Bettas
Alfray
Alfray Lad
Subanmarine
English Channel
Royal Navi Vit
Sali
Woo Sirvord
Portsmouth
Lost launch search near Lord Howe Island
Report of a missing four men and two others after a small boat capsized during a mining voyage about 100 miles off Lord Howe Island. Names include Thor Payton and Brian Smyth. search operations and weather conditions noted as authorities seek survivors.
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Sydney
Lincoln
Brisbane
Telemachus
Lord Howe
Sland
Thor Payton
Brian Smyth
Papen
United States Considers Synthetic Wool Feasibility
Defense Mobilization Director Charles Wilson said the U S would study producing synthetic wool due to exorbitant prices from Australian wool producers. He indicated it would take a couple of weeks to determine whether the synthetic wool program would be feasible.
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Washington
United States
Def Nce Mobilinalion
Charles Wilson
Agricultural produce list with prices and quantities
A compact historical price record listing Tin 168 unit Butter 2B 4 cwt Cheese 12 to 1 Tid Ib Eggs hen 4 medium 3 4 Honey choice 9d Ib Potatoes 22.6 cwt Oaten chaff to 0 owt Lucerne hay to 3 owt Oaten hay derrick pressed to r owt.
Soldier Walked From Tom After Six Years
The report describes a soldier who escaped from a depot with two others, after six years since a prior event. Officials say the four men died in a collapsed situation described as hats of flour, with authorities detailing the peril and timing of the escape and discovery.
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Mainland
Paris
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Melbourne
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Baeyer Weeeauer
Petmidiargyl
Weil
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Department of National
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North Korea
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Tak
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Ingola
DE Chene
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Nmavy Serge
A. M. Cansdell & CO. Pty. Lid
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