England Announces 14 for Fifth Test at Kensington
England's selectors named 14 players for the fifth Test at Kensington. Wyatt captains Warwickshire with Deepesinkji and Hobbs among picks, Larwood and Hendren return, Nicholls dropped, and new inclusion J Parker joins alongside Tate Latwood and Duckworth.
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R. E. Wyatt
Warwickshire
England
Las
Goddard
Gloucestershire
Chasen
Chapman
Nicholls
Essex
Larwood
Hendren
R. EB
Chapman Disappointed in England Test Leadership
London report quotes Chapman expressing disappointment at not leading England in the decisive Test. He cites his Test records in Australia and England and questions the withdrawal. He notes England’s batting needs and says England has a chance to retain the Ashes with Wyatt’s team.
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England
Chapman
Australia
Ropland
Wyatt
Wyatt’s Difficulties Highlight England Captaincy Debate
London reports quote Sam Guligan criticizing Wyatt as a fighter but unfit to command amid Chapman’s tactics and Warwickshire leadership. The piece questions Wyatt’s appointment as England captain, arguing it risks national prestige in a crucial march.
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England
Solidity of Batting Spurs Captaincy Change in England
The Times cricket expert notes England must improve batting solidity for the last Test, prompting A P F Chapman to resign as captain. Wyatt is seen as the best steady replacement, valued for sound tactics and concentration over dramatic play.
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Times
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England Cricket Selectors Face Leadership Vacuum
The Manchester cricket writer notes England lacks an outstanding leader and suggests Wyatt as a capable choice amid revolving selections. He argues the team needs decisive action to improve the tail after the fourth wicket and contemplates amateur selections and possible changes including Duckworth.
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England
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Duckworth
Fierce Storm Sweeps Adelaide Windsed in Morning
A severe storm blasted Adelaide and Port Adelaide with strong, gusty winds up to around 55 miles per hour, followed by heavy rain and squalls. The weather bulletin warned of severe thunderstorm activity in parts of the upper north and northeast districts, with coastal impacts along the western shore.
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Australian cricket selectors confuse year with Oval needs
The article comments on selectors picking a 14 man touring party for an Australian year rather than the Oval, criticizing bowlers and praise for batsmen. HA Carson in The Evening News notes Larwood and Ponsford, arguing several English bowlers would fail to dismiss notable Australian batsmen.
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Clem Hill Voices Bold Views on Final Test Selections
Clem Hill comments on the Brave mistake in changing their eleven for the final Test. He notes Chapman knows the Australians and could rely on his judgment. Hill criticizes Wyatt as captain choice and questions two keepers with Whysall surprise. Parker’s selection seems sound but unlikely to play unless weather favors Australia.
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Tile Mie
Australian cricket experts split on England team selection
Sydney experts differ on the English side with Chapman dropped from the team. Some praise the change and see improved Australian chances, others call Chapman’s omission a mistake. Melbourne figures echo mixed views and debate Wyatt as a potential captain choice.
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Chapman
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H. Carter
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Melbourne
Hugh Trumble
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W Yatt
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Departure for London marks civic farewell reaction
The prime minister receives a popular chairman and a civic send off in Canberna before leaving. Report notes his awareness of a mission and that a representative will continue to cover expenses.
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Loss to Pirie Football Ends Foord's Long Service
The Port Pirie football scene bids farewell to Mr J. Foord as he resigns from the Pirie Football Association chairmanship. Dignified, courteous leadership earns praise from M A A Deguubardt and fellow delegates. His tenure is marked by harmony, fair rulings, and steady guidance of players and clubs in Pirie.
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Foor
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J. Curry
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Lola Jou
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F. Olsen
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D. Yates
Dalesate
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Poond
Gavin
Yates
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Thayer
Ford
Parte
A. Berry
O'Callaghan
Waughan
J. Mocking
Mir & M
Ite
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Pirie Football Aewnoiayion
Bendigo Racing Meeting Report and Football Association turmoil
Racing results from Bendigo show Temptation favored in the handicap and a list of purses and placings for the Bendigo meeting, including details on the Bendigo Plate and various handicaps. The text also covers a chaotic football association meeting with Mr Foord as chairman, noting clashes among Barners and Light faction members and praise for umpiring standards.
Adelaide Pirie Train Plan Sparks Cost Debate
In the assembly the Minister of Highways stated a proposal to reduce a passenger train service on the Port Pirie line and remove relays. He cited running costs of steam trains at 6/9 per mile versus 2/6 for the current timetable, noting the price gap as a key factor.
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W. J. Deney
Hounways
B.D. Nichols
Louse
Aferhui Uiah
Rellsara
Port Pirie-Advhudy
Graziers Association Seeks Wage Figure Change
Melbourne court hears application by the Graziers Association to the Arbitration Court for alterations to Basic Wage. The proposal aims to change the standard figure used for house costs, replacing a two hundred fifty five room metric with a four and five room scheme, potentially reducing wage scales by a substantial margin.
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Trudis Hall
Arrests in Melbourne pollen raid on safe blowing gang
Melbourne police early today arrested two men suspected of belonging to the safe blowing gang blamed for recent railway station robberies. The raid at a Manager suee, Fauroy residence recovered detonators and fuzes bound in tins. National authorities seized the materials as evidence.
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Melbourne
Paddy's Market Opens At Ellen Street Tomorrow
The YL Ladies Auxiliary Paddy's Market in Ellen Street runs from 10 am until stalls are cleared. Funds raised go to the Bed Triangle Fair with proceeds from jams cakes and pickles offered at bargain prices. Mesdames Middleton and Sandery oversee the cake stall and market arrangements.
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Champion Colt Sephon to Appear in August Prize
Sephon, the champion colt, will make his second appearance in England at Kempton for the August Prize this afternoon. The racing critic notes he is not yet fully achieving peak form and may improve with race experience.
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Sephon
England
Kempton
Orchestral Concert At Alhambra Aids Charities
The Alhambra Theatre hosts an evening concert with proceeds split among the DTN Benevolent Society Central Mission and Salvation Army funds. A full orchestra performs selections from Wild Flower Stradella Morning Noon and Night in Vienna and more. The B H L A S Junior Band will debut, and Mrs Fr McMahon and Miss Tiva Cornwall join the program. Tickets cost two shillings per seat with a limited last minute sale at Collins Music Store.
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Salaries Tax Plan Hinted in Premier’s Melbourne Stop
In Melbourne Premier Ly Whi announces the wages tax plan will not be adopted until taxpayers file returns. A Sydney-bound official says the operation of the wages tax in the state will be delayed pending further action.
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Melebourne
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Sydney
Expenditure on Unemployment Relief in Melbourne
An advertised notice states expenditures of £693 462 to £693 468 have been authorised from the Statn Tinds for unemployment relief in Victory. About 7 000 men are engaged on relief work across the state as Turner works to clear brown lands and large areas.
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Melbourne
Sydney City Council Cuts Wages for Employees
The Sydney City Council today approved reducing wages for its employees by 4.3 percent. The decision cited financial strains and aims to stabilize the council’s budget amid ongoing economic pressures.
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Appeal Dismissed in Fitzroy Murder Case
Five minutes’ consideration leads to dismissal of the appeal in the murder of Dahi Aired Taylor, an orderly. The court found the trial judge erred in rejecting evidence and upheld the conviction of Apr Skerritt, age 44, amid defense claims of misconduct and lack of aid from counsel.
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Dahi Aired Taylor
Mindetios
Death by own action judged in Melbourne coroner inquest
City Coroner Loney ruled Ena Maybury of Yacchus Morst died by self harm in Melbourne. She reportedly took chocolate given by a man after dispute with her mother and work at her parents shop. Detectives found no poison though two witnesses testified she warned relatives not to be surprised by the shop reopening.
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Yacchus
Dottie
Alrong
Adelaide Market Prices Reported Amid Food Variety
Commercial notices from Adelaide show varied wholesale rates across produce: cooking onions 3/6 to 4, oranges Navel 107 to 4d, tomatoes 44 to 18/ per half ase, beans 7 to 8, peas 44/ per bushel, and other items including pears and lo 16 per bushel, reflecting a busy pricing snapshot.
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Turing
Metal markets report from London and Australian associations
Quotations from the London Metal Exchange and Australian association list August rates. Hopper standard, spot 4/4. three months unchanged at £85 19/44. Electolytic and other shipments quoted with forward and spot prices, including foreign league and silver-standard figures, showing minor changes and multiple ton figures.
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