England and Lancashire Stars Shine in Classic County Battles
The article recalls England great A C Maclaren who led the team in famed clashes with Yorkshire and Lancashire, highlighting legendary figures like S. F. Barnes, J. Briggs, O. S. Poidevin, and C. Hallows. It notes 1921 and 1926 Lancashire matches featuring record totals, innings wins, and Australia’s memorable visits to Manchester and Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkshire
Lancashire
A. AC. Maclaren
England
Wronts
Avery Bogneh Sant
Batanan
Alent
Barnes
Tyldesley
AB Gilligan
Ernnest Tyldesley
George Duck
Pilling
A. N. Hornby
Dean
C. Hallows
Chapman
S. F. Barnes
O. S. Poidevin
Kermode
New South Wales
Ita
E. A. McDonald
Armstrong
Frank O'Keeffe
Whee
Melbourne
Liverpool
Bardsley
McDonald
Makepeace and Hallows
Macartney
Manchester
J. M. Gregory
Eve
Taght
Australia
Coming Events Listing for May to June
A fragmented schedule lists events including a Red Cross Ball on May 27, a Mere auction sale next door on Wednesday May 21, Manchester Unity Euchre Dance on June 9, Opening golf house June 9, Sports on Manilla Recreation Ground and a Dance at Wongo Hall on June 9, Sheep sale June 3, Younger Set Ball June 17, and a combined social for CWA and Hall fund at Wang Creek Hall on June 24, plus an annual Catholic Ball on duly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Manchester Unity
Manilla Recreation Ground
Wongo Hall
C.W.A. and
Hall Fund
Wang Creek Hall
New Curing Process for Tobacco Leaves Drafted in Victoria
A new leaf curing system by W Pawlock of Eurobin Victoria, praised by Temple Smith as a marked improvement, was examined by the Australian Tobacco Investigations director C M Slagg and by the Victorian Department of Agriculture expert. The process relies on warm moist air during sweating and warm dry air during fixing and drying out, taking about 36 hours and 3 to 4 days respectively. Smith noted Victoria growers received less committee attention than Queensland growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Pawlock
Eurobin
Victoria
Australian Tobacco Investigations
C. M. Slagg
Department of Agriculture
Temple Smith
Australia
Pawlock
If I Were King Premier Bavin Calls Journalists Rule
Premier Bavin told Journalists Association he often felt like resigning a week to let newspapers govern. Lang argued that journals would push country papers to limit city news, keeping revenue in their towns and directing country district funds locally. One week of good work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gundagai
Bavin
Journalists’ Association
Lang
Journa
Opticians Visit Sets Warning for Next Appointment
Opticians at 385 Georges Btres in Bydnsy announce plans for their next visit, noting the firm has served the town regularly for 30 years and inviting readers to watch for dates or write for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opticians
Georges Btres
Bydnsy
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StodDart & Hayward Ltd
Blue
Prem
Keon
Wet Murphy
MPS
Manilla
C.N. Scott
C. Taylor Tailors
Sisca
Voy Prey
PRI
Dissin Boye
Eheiaum
M. C. Mackenzie & Sons
IRIN
Roberts Bros
Wood
Greene Insurance
Bert Nelson
Bamo
Makilla
Manilla Hairdressing Saloon
W. Connolly
The
Bradford
Tamworth
J.A. Rochfort
AFLA
FILLS
Public Accountant
the Press
A. A. Barraclough Limited
H. C. Dengate
Eee Werdow Denplat
Genta
R. J. Kingston
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