Solomontown and Proprietary Clash in Grade Matches
In today’s Grade A matches Proprietary defeated East by the pest as the second produced a draw. Proprietary won the third by nine points and Solomontown finished fourth with a seven point margin. Deck from B grade to stand in for sick Walker. Combe to be added.
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Proprietary
Thhe Pest
Solomontown
J. Faru
Alg. Patterson
A. H. Sharp
B. J. Mahoney
J. Batson
B. Nott
J. Flan
Fragmented Names List From OCR Source
A garbled OCR line presents a string of seemingly personal names and initials including Howe G Sard W Mavro Sobamen M You BR Sharp A Chimetle Finn A Thornton E Keany and others. The text lacks context, roles, or events to derive a full news item.
Sjuni Association Crisp M Blowes Brittan Compinchas
Fragmentary OCR lists names Crisps M Blowes J Brittan C Compinchas R Summers J Sharp R Jeffers N Carter and reserves D c with incomplete entries. No clear event or outcome remaining readable.
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Crisps
M. Blowes
J. Brittan
Ccompinchas
R. Summers
J. Sharp R. Jeffers
N. Carter
J. Blowes
R. Sard
C. Smilt
D. c
Premiership match in Norisers Areas A Grade at Gladstone
Georgetown minor premiers meet Jamestown today in a top division clash. Hoyle Horne of Koolunga leads the mane task as teams field caps and vice captains with a special train promised for Gearstrawn to attend. Georgetown lists Page, W, Davidson, Chalmers, Fomarty, Fogarty, Kirk, Toomson, Will, Hill, Mil Crosser, and reserves Buchanan and William. Jamestown fields Sandow captain, Cutt vice, Panes, Merdé, Longbottom, Longhot, Smit, and Smith with Smit among the key players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norisers
Gladstone
Georgetown
Jamestown
Horne
Koolunga
Mane
Cams
F. Page
JWW
G. Davidson
D. Chalmers
BP. Fomarty
Mf. Fogarty
1. Kirk
P. Toomson
T- Will
G. Hill
L. Buchanan
M. William
Catholics Eliminated in Qual Set for Friday
Fragmented report notes Solomontown earning a Qual next Friday after a tight midway Wes play. The Catholics and Gilmore premiers are mentioned with reference to a potential challenge match if the former are defeated.
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Fright
Solomontown
Gilmore
Midh
Prosresaire
Back from the Grave Long Lost Soldier Returns
Thomas Webb of the Gloucester Regiment is found alive eight years after assumed death. Wounded at Loos and Arras, blown up on the Somme, he was later prisoner. he reached London via Switzerland and Dover, aided by a deaf and dumb state and remembered his father, John Webb, through a scribed note.
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Recorder
London
Thomas ‘Webb
Gloucester Regiment
Loos
Durham Scouts
Arras
Somme
John Webb
Pembroke Ueck
Switzerland
Dover
Pembroke
Duke of York on Commonwealth tour eyed for tennis
The Duke and Duchess of York arrived at Glaiois Castle on Wednesday to holiday. The Duke has not received an invitation from the Australian Tennis Association to play tournaments there but may play some tennis in Australia. He is a keen player, yet travel costs could affect serious matches.
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United Service
London
Duke
Thrilling struggle as madman battles four policemen
Sydney police confront a 29 year old man armed with a chopper and claw hammer at Dawes Point. After barricading a Milton Street house and threatening officers through a broken pane, the man fought upstairs then swung a hammer at Constable Martin before being overpowered and taken to a reception house. Much furniture was smashed in the fray.
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Sydney
Dawes Point
Teddy
Milton Eet
Martin
Cobham Receives Ann Cobham-doll Mascot Honour
A ceremony at Government House presented the Ann Cobham-doll mascot to Mr Alan Cobham after a Cross day appeal raised £25. Cobham then dined with the Lang Government sisters and was hosted by Governor Sir Dudley De Chait, marking his return journey.
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Sydney
Government House
Ann Cobham
Alan Cobhan
Cobhin
Aye Snd
Lang
Dudley de Chait
Intrepid Explorers Reach Adelaide After Central Australia Trek
The Intrepid party led by Dr Herbert Basedow, accompanied by Mr Donald Mackay, aims for Adelaide by Wednesday. Eight white and native guides ventured into uncharted Central Australia from Qodnadalla toward Charlotte Waters, seeking unknown tracks near the South Western Northern Territory junction.
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Ranges
Lake Amadeus
Adelaide
Donald Mackay
Herbert Basedow
Central Australia
Qodnadalla
Charlotte Waters
Faravan
South
Western Australia
Northern Territory
Stolen goods from Port Adelaide shop burglary
In Adelaide on Friday the premises of M. J. Whitmarsh and Son at Commercial Road and Godfrey Street Port Adelaide were burgled last night. Goods including suits shirts ties and socks valued at £50 were taken. The shop had been entered seven times in five years with total theft losses about £150. Entry involved climbing a high frontage, cutting barbed wire, smashing a padlock and breaking window panes. Thieves targeted expensive items such as silk shirts socks ties and tweed suit lengths.
Commercial A Wonderful Mirror Mirrored Quotations Report
Stock exchange quotations telegraphed to A A Pearce Co Florence Street from Ward and Co Adelaide dated August with varied buyers and sellers including Broken Hill Electrolytic Zinc Yon North Mi lea North Sulphide Corporation Adelaide Steamship Co and Adelaide Cements and mentions of prices dates and names with garbled phrases. The note references a list of buyer and seller figures across multiple commodities and firms in a period style stock market summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Pearce and Co
Florence Street
Ward and Co
Adelaide
Lyell
Broken Hill
North
Milea
South
Sulphide " Corporation
7O Corporation
Buryjor
Saller
Prefermee
Amie
Sullen
Adeleide Steamship Co
Giuse- Brewery
Ecller
Harrin Soatfe and Co
Ier
Eell
Mitty
Canberra Strike Faces Demands as Sewers Hold
Canberra sewer workers strike continues with AWU secretary and Railways Workers branch official noting 650 workers on strike and a potential 2000 more, unless the Commissioners recognise the workers' claims. The delay prompts ongoing protest in Canberra and Sydney.
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Sydney
Canberra
AWU
Railways Workers Branch
Bodkin
Java Tragedy Suspect Confesses Murder of Mrs McFie
Mr H C McFie, whose wife was murdered in Java last year, reports relief after a native boy confessed. He valued jewellery at about £50, money £150 and dresses were stolen. most jewellery and clothes have been recovered. Hotel business where the murder occurred has fallen and the room has been pulled down.
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Sydney
H.C. McFie
Java
McFie
Shere
Boy mauled by lioness at railway station incident
Orange message reports Perry Bros circus workers releasing a wild animal at a railway station. A lioness grabbed Patrick Bourke’s arm through a cage as four savage lions attacked, stationmaster Erle Hailey defending with a staff. The boy’s arm was torn but not amputated. the lioness and animal were injured.
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Sydney
Perry Bros
Savage Hones
Patrick Bourke
Erle Hailey
Toness
Melbourne Parliament Adjourns With Action Looming
Representatives in Melbourne adjourned after a busy session with plans to reconvene in January. Hon. Bruce urged immediate action and an imperial conference agenda was adopted for printing. E K Bawden urged buying the Hardy Wilson collection while Paterson proposed a September conference of English growers in Melbourne to discuss marketing and industry issues. The House and Senate adjourned until summoned.
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Melbourne
Sveston
Bruce
Maghes
E. K. Bawden
Ir. Hugben
Paterson
Senate
Fifty Four Bills Passed in Federal Session
During the recent Federal Parliamentary session which closed this afternoon, fifty four bills were passed. Many of the measures are described as important, and a short session is planned in Melbourne in January or February.
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Melbourne
Trouble at Oil Store Affecting Unionized Bri tish Imperial
Workers at British Imperial Oil Company Birkenhead strike amid union protest after two packers laid off due to slack trade. A union steward among those affected. Government arbitrator presided at a conference with employers and employees starting at 3 30 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Oil and Fore Sre
Te Federated Storemen and Packers’ Union
Inperial Git
Birken Head
Jaud
Boon
Train Collision at Newcastle Suburban Station Causes Driver Death
Special to The Recorder from London reports an electric train collided with a goods train at Newcastle station. The control handle was bound with two handkerchiefs, preventing automatic action as driver William Skinner was found dead two miles away. It is believed he looked out and his head struck an obstacle, causing the fatal mishap. An official noted the first accident of this kind in 23 years of the system.
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London
Newcastle
William Skinner
Rival Students Tour To Port Broughton For Intervals Meet
Port Pirie High School party visits Port Broughton to contest athletic events with Kadina High School. Boys play football and tennis, girls compete in basketball and tennis. Teams list captains and players across football, tennis, and basketball events.
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Port Pirie High School
Port Broughton
Kadina High School
Tenni
Pirie
Gena
Eaptain
Mwehuy
1. McQueen
V. Sehuts
Avourtt
L. Jeffery
M. Forgan
M Nadeb
Easy Money in Melbourne Gangs Hold Up Businesses
Police report gangs of armed men during the past two weeks have held up local gaming schools sly grog shopkeepers and bookmakers to extort money by menace as Melbourne authorities pursue suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbouine
Wmed
Jamestown Coursing Draw Sets Tuesday Plumpton Meet
The Jamestown Plumpton meeting draw lists pairings for August 17 and includes races featuring Ailageg, Brown's Misfortune versus Antooma, Shop Girl versus Autowork, Winning Step versus Patient Girl, and other matchups such as Olympic versus Sea Wilkie, Puppy Stakes, and various fancies like Northern Cinder versus Marauder, Burnt Out versus The Gleam, and Circulatuly Richmond Bay among entries. The note records multiple dog names and expected pairings in this local Amalgamated Coursing event.
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Jamestown
Goursing
Plumpton, Ltd
Ailageg
Guares
Brown's Misfortune
Antooma
Shop Girl
Autowork
Patient Girl
Heeeie
Shady Glen
Olympic
Sea Wilkie
Puppy Stakes
Sing Song
Bannik
Northern Cinder
Marauder
Niheen
the Gleam
Victor's Time
Gloria's Choice
Furnace
Lady Minona
Richmond Bay
Nancy Cinder
School Queens. Cal Im fair queen contest at Pirie West School
Results from the Pirie West School fair queen contest show several weeks of competition. Voters named Joe Muller as queen with 516 votes while Doreen Brown Irmie Martin Anne Tucker and Gray trailed. In the infants department three candidates June Walker Emme and nar aden were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie West School
Joe Muller
Wis
Rea
Doreen Brown
Irmie Martin
Anne Tucker
Gray
June Walker
Emme
Nar Aden
Public Schools Match Ends In Draw Between Australia and Schools
The Australia side posted 246 then dismissed the Schoolboys for 114 to set a target of 405 in a spirited contest. Australia squads included Kingsley Oldfield Fleming and Wilson with notable scores and wickets shared between Everett Ryde and Grimme. Second innings saw Wilson and Kingsley reach not out as other batsmen fell to various bowlers.
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United. Service
Australia
Kingsley
Oldfield
Cmt
Fleming
Headry
Everett
Rimbault
Malick
Ryder
Uo Doggart
Ryde Snaylor
Ry — Mh
Block
Wilson
Adele SE Kingsley
Taylor
Bills
Fe Sundry
Labor Party in Adelaide to elect new leader Wednesday
Adelaide Friday report states Parliamentary Labor members will decide whether Premier J Gunn resigns now or after the Bud Bet speech. Leadership contenders include L L Hill and T Butterfield, with Hankin and Carr among others. Post resignation a ballot will choose a candidate to contest the Adelaide seat with Denny and Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Labor Party
J. Gunn
L. L. Hill
T. Butterfield
Gunn
Hankin
M.P
Carr
Kirkpatrick
Denny
Edwards
M's
House of Assembly
Labor
Fifth Test Opens at Oval in 1926 Series Drawn
The Oval hosts the fifth test of the 1926 series with England's captain Hobbs leading a strong side including Sutcliffe and Woolley. The Australian XI features Ponsford Woodfull Mailey Grimmett and Taylor as the probable eleven. Play expected to start at 11 30 am local time weather permitting.
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Oval
Chapin
Hobbs
Mendren Woolley
Rhodes
Sutcliffe
Tate
Larwood
Geary
Stevens
Brown
B. ‘Tyldestey
Finaily
Mtg
Collins
Bardsley
Government seizes church property in Mexico City row
The government announces it is taking over all church property in the names of individuals, fueling Catholic controversy as hundreds of properties valued at £2,000,000 are already seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
City
India
The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Profit for 1925 26
The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd reports net profit for the year ending May 31 1926 of £303 038 4 5 after depreciation of £298 804 11 2. A London branch office cable authorized publication of the audit figures.
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Melbourne
Broken Hit Proprietary Company, Ltd
a@vice
London
Prince Ranjitsinghi and Yellow Cab row at South and Barton
Prince Ranjitsinghi faces disruption after Yellow Cab drivers who refused fares smashed stands at South and Barton Terrace. The article notes drivers who ride for the Yellow Cab and refuse payment, court costs, and the financial strain on the company. The prince intends to reside on Ballynahinch Estate and plans land improvements, salmon fishing, and rice growing despite the dispute and legal actions.
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Barton Terrace
Ranjilainghi
Ballynahinch
Connemara
Imotro
Adelaide
English Channel Swim Challenge Offers £1000 for 23 Miles
United Service offers a prize of 1000 pounds to a young woman who can swim 23 miles from Catalina to the mainland. The challenge mirrors the recent English Channel swim by a young woman and sets a demanding test of endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
English Channel
Catalina
Bookmakers Crash at Queensland Turf Club Races
The Friday setting-up at Queensland Turf Club races in Brisbane led to a historic bookmakers loss. Paddock betting alone was estimated at £50,000, marking the worst wagering day in Queensland racing history.
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Brisbane
Uc I
Queensland Turf Club
Bookmers
Queensland
25 Men Wanted For Waterworks Yards Job
MP W Béumone said he visited Gryalal Brook to confirm 25 men are needed for alert work at the waterworks yards Flerenos shrast. Selections will occur Monday at two o'clock from AWU and AWAD names. A further 25 may be needed by Thursday. married men in better circumstances will be given first preference.
Mission to Lepers by Sister Louise in Tei to Lepers
A brief notice of a mission to Lepers led by Sister Louise and Joannne GY MSTER Lowe scheduled for a Monday hour to be announced. The fragment indicates a religious outreach event organized by a local group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joannne GY Mster Lowe
Sister Louise
Greece and the Czechs and Bulgaria takes precautions
MELBOURNE Friday report outlines tensions involving Greece Czech and Bulgaria. Mentioned are a damaged Greek note estimated at £8000 and troop movements amid diplomatic frictions. A Melbourne steamer Balranald sails with 780 aboard for Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Bulgaria
Melbourne
Priday
Balranald
Destructive Explosions Hit Budapest Factory and City
Budapest endured a devastating blast sequence with the Danube area factory destroyed and surrounding districts wrecked. The shock toppled roofs two miles away, fatal injuries were reported, workers leapt into the river, and rescue steamers saved others amid hospital and police casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
Budapest
Hungary
Onepel
Danube
Houe
Captain Cook's Whitby House Sold for 1500 Pounds
The Recorder reports Captain Cook's house in Whitby has been sold for 1500 pounds. The London special dispatch notes the historic residence of the famed navigator changing hands, reflecting a notable real estate sale in this era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Recorder
London
Captain Cook
Whitby
Russian Revolt Sparks Soviet Actions and Crop Clash
The Daily Mail reports Litvinov replacing Tehicherin as Foreign Affairs Commissar due to illness. Moscow mobilizes forces amid riots protesting a 55 percent seizure of crops for state ownership, as the Black Sea fleet captures strategic junctions and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Westminster Pollo cal Marriage Consent Overruled
Special to The Recorder reports the Westminster police overruled an objection to a marriage between Mr Lacey aged 28. Miss Spong testified about forced labor and lying. The account notes the contested union and related statements from witnesses.
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Recorder
London
Tuursay
Westminster Pollo
Gtei
Lacey
Miss Spong
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J. F. Mopking
Bills and Whites
Thena ‘Sampson
Johansen
A. G. Wiles
Walthrews B. Finn
F. S. Dodd
F. J. Pamment Manifold
D. Laube
L. Belcher
H. Fawcatt
L. Abell
A. E. G. Clarke
H. Smith
Or ‘Wal Munro
S. Pritchard
ugmenTrown Wyloa
Duke OF York
Alan Cobham
Mercery
Cage
Port Pirie v. Kadina
Queens
Cal
Public Schools
Fy. W. Lundie
Australian “Workers’ Union
Mir
J. Murphy
BHP, Company
Prince Ranjitsinghi
WISH
South Melbourne Oval
MEL
Ourne
Kine Borie
Baathle Ney
Melbourme
Cascho-Slovakia
Sodale Otealde
Safaia
Bolgaris
Rekds
Black Sea
Variet
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