England Wins by Innings and 579 Runs
England crushed Australia by an innings and 579 runs as Bradman and Fingleton faltered unable to bat. The match showcased Australia’s collapse after a dominant England innings led by key bowlers.
25 Aug 1938
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1938
Page
1
England crushed Australia by an innings and 579 runs as Bradman and Fingleton faltered unable to bat. The match showcased Australia’s collapse after a dominant England innings led by key bowlers.
England bowled Australia out for 201 in reply to 903 for seven declared, then dismissed them for 123 as Bowes and Farnes dominated. Australia suffered its heaviest test defeat by an innings and 579 runs, with Bradman and Fingleton unable to bat. Barnes and Barnett lifted a brief follow-on stand, but England sealed a massive victory amid a chaotic, error-filled Australian innings.
England struggle in first innings ending seven wickets down for 993 as Australia bowled tightly. Poor notation obscures names but the record shows Hec and others taking key wickets while Hammond, Ley, and Barnes contribute. A bewildering scoreline hints at a partial, unclear clipping of a cricket report with multiple misread names and numbers.
Alge Chesner, 26, a farm worker near Ki Ki Tailem Bend, endured 36 hours in scrub with exposure and no food after leaving a dance. A large search party tracked him for two days, aided by trackers including Jack Gibbs. Found in a weak but recoverable state, he was taken to Gibbs station and then Ki Ki.
The Melburne Steamship Company announces mounting freight charges and material costs threaten profits. The annual meeting chaired by York Synuv reviews price pressures and potential passes to customers as ships and trains handle heavier loads. Executives Verity, Edrich, and Waite are listed among management and staff in attendance.
The Northern Table Tennis Association premiership game was played at Gladstone with Gladstone School Ola Scholars defeating Laura Sy 12 games to 4 in a 24 game contest. Players are listed as minor premiers and scores include 124 83 4.
About 20 people riding a motor bus bound for a dance escaped death when the Melbourne express struck the vehicle near Cromieu. The bus front was demolished, wheels torn off, and windows shattered. Passengers include George Hardy and Wilfred Dunbar. several others treated and released.
Yesterday's maximum reached 64.8 degrees with a cooler morning low of 50 degrees, the 24 hour period ending at 8:30 am. Local weather notes indicate a gentle progression toward daytime warmth.
In Melbourne's Arbitration Court Chief Justice Dethridge warned the move to cut hours from 48 to 4 weekly risks workers losing jobs. He called the hours debate a fetish among wage earners and reserved a decision on the Woolland Basil Workers' Federation application.
Mr D Yates senior superintendent of the Smelters was expected to return to Pirie last evening from two visits to Melbourne. Miss M Liddle of Solomontown hosts welcomed guests M N and O Klemm of Western Australia. Suffering contusions, Mr S Wales of the ironworkers department at the Smelters was stated to have left the Sit jaid motion yesterday morning and went home. Mr R Williams of Port Pirie Germein admitted to Pirie Hospital. Mr A W Wright organised for the other by mass evasion. Mr Nate sun of Solomon Town admitted to surgical ward for minor operation. Mr J Mediano of Lower Beouston admitted to Pirie Hospital in medical ward. Mr Chris Francis, formerly of St Mark's footballer, now in Mount Gambier, spending a fortnight with parents in Solomontown. Mr A W Farrow returned after attending a conference of International Harvester Company agents in the city. G G Edwards visited Adelaide for a golf match between overseas and interstate shipping. Pain, it is Meme ax returned to Pirie after a fortnight with Mrs Le Jones of Rootings.
A large crowd attended a dance night hosted by the Natives Association at Viv Aunatrallan. Mr A M Nrwwwe presided while Mr J Synnett announced changes. The troupe wore red and gray uniforms and Les Waklands led an enjoyable orchestra performance with many notable guests listed as attendees and contributors.
London reports Bradman suffered a fracture in the lower leg during yesterday's Test. The injury occurred late in the match and favoreed by special cables. Doctors expect a long recovery and it is unlikely he will play again on the tour.
The Daily Telegraph and others debate endless Tests after Bradman injury during England tour. With Bradman hobbling on a leg fracture and a crutch, commentators fear a halt to his participation and a shift toward extended timetables, while Hammond and others defend quicker play and fresh legs.
A man recalls his youth on a Lower North farm where harvests included wine with meals. A locked storeroom, a maid named Mary and a dipper of wine led to a typhoid fever scare, narrowly avoided with medical care. The incident happened over 30 years ago and left lasting caution.
In Sydney on Wednesday a broad coal stoppage spreads as colliery actors refuse to negotiate the industrial tribunal’s safety related claims. A combined meeting of mining delegates planned to hold a joint talk with the miners as the crisis widens.
Baker received seven votes to be named Lacrosse American of the Year at the recent meet. Next week Goode, North captain, tied for second with one vote on three ballots. Ambassadors for pita were discussed while Banoselt, now in Adelaide, was ruled unable to play Saturday. North and South standings remain evenly balanced. minor percentage issues noted.
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