Queen of Tennis Clinches Sixth Championship
Helen Wills defeated Mrs. Watson in straight sets to secure her sixth American tennis title in seven years at Vancouver before about 6,000 spectators. The match lasted ten minutes and featured a dramatic opening rally as Mrs. Watson challenged early, but Wills captured the momentum and dominated after the first set.
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United Seretre
Vancouver
Helen Wills
Miss Wills
Miss Will
Mallory
Alness
Molla Mallory
Watson
Lawrence Harper
Edith Cross
Helen Jacob
Helen
Molen
Autogyro Demonstrates Safe Vertical Descent Tests
In Pitcairn airfield tests, Juanesva v Spastard piloted the autogyro six times. The craft descended almost vertically to within feet of its starting point, showing safe landing if the engine fails. The design features four large blades over the cockpit and a combined stabiliser system, with a tail-first touchdown followed by weight transfer to tail skids and landing gear.
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Juanesva
Spastard
Pitcairn Airfield
Italy Withdraws From Schneider Cup Race
The Italian Air Attache states that the Schneider Cup team has withdrawn after Britain refused to postpone the race for the trophy. London reports the decision as a consequence of the scheduling dispute.
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United Service
London
Britain
Hughes Attacks Nationalists Policy in Australia
Sydney dispatch reports Mr W M Hughes condemning a nationalist exclusion policy as dangerous to the party and to the country. He cites government intervention and budget plans, saying the policy will destroy supporters and threaten national well being.
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W. M. Huey
Sehieh
My Hughes
News of Byrd Expedition and Antarctic Telemetry
The report recounts Byrd's polar voyage with vivid field notes on drifting ice cliffs reflecting golden light and distant ship signals from Tokyo. It describes a harsh 25 wind chill, crew ceremonies, a green pennant unfurled for Trelach, and a celebratory turkey dinner marking a notable expedition milestone.
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Spudkor
Givan Ag
Tokyo
Sam
Envor
Jack O'Brien
Trelach
Effect on theatres as government tax bites cinema growth
Sydney reports drastic curtailments after the federal division imposes a 66 per cent tax on theatre receipts. Many Theatres Ltd plans to erect a new setup in Asia, expecting seating for a substantial capacity. Union Workhouse Workshops face layoffs as men are dismissed.
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Sydney
Many Theatres Ltd
Aseiaiee
Union ‘Thesurge
Egyptian Treaty and British Alliance Outlook at Alexandra
Mahmud Pasha on King Fuad welcomes outlining the Anglo Egyptian twenty treaty. He says cooperation with Britain is essential as Egypt cannot defend the Canal alone. The pact preserves a 1888 arrangement, delays full defense by Egypt, and limits the British mission to training without executive power. Beyp ily will have the final say.
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United Service
Alexandra
Mahmud Pasha
Fuad
Urat
Egypt
League of Nations
Britain
Beyp
Slashed Woman Arrest Report From Melbourne
Police say a woman living at Favalora's home returned with luggage and an altercation led to a stabbing. Antonio Pavalora suffered serious wounds. Ginesttl Moligra, 26, arrested on a charge of grievous bodily harm.
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Melbourne
Kalo
Antonio Pavalora
Massera
Favalora
Ohio
Ginesttl Moligra
Cowardly Melbourne Cinema Operator Robbed
A cinema operator, Gordon Coutts, was attacked in Carlisle Street Kilda last night. He was knocked unconscious and robbed of 9 pounds. A taxi driver found the money and took him to hospital where he remains in critical condition with a fractured skull. Detectives will interview Coutts when conscious.
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Melbourne
Gordon Coutts
Carlisle Street
Kilda
My Coute
Alleged Embezzlement Arrest of Manager Bell
Hernstd Bell aged a8 a manager was arrested today on a charge of having embezzled £452 the property of Southern Services Proprietary Ltd.
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Melbourne
Hernstd Bell
Graf Zeppelin voyage to Canada update at sea
Victoria B C Saturday reports Graf Zeppelin halfway from Japan to Canada. Commander Rekennr hopes to cross Vancouver Island Seattle area if weather allows. The voyage consists of long stretches with variable conditions and past storms. Passengers may gain an extra day if the craft reaches the coast.
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United Service
Victoria
B.C
Graf Zeppelin
Japan
Canada
Cominder Rekennr
Vanner
Seattle
Grafencourt
Los Angeles
Riots and casualties in Jerusalem and Motza attack
Reports from Jerusalem detail eight killed and over one hundred injured in two hours of rioting near the Western Wall. Arabs attacked the Jewish village Motza, with six Republican Jews reported killed. Fifty British soldiers arrived by air to protect civilians as more troops and warships were ordered to Palestine.
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Wallnd
Jerusalem
Wa'lag Wall
Motza
Palestine
Malta
Cairo
London
Egypt
Admiralty
Barham
Sussex
Moascar
Noted German Dead General Liman von Sanders
Munich reports the death of General Liman von Sanders. Sir Ian Hamilton praises him as chivalrous and fair in war, noting he spared wounded and followed rules of war. Despite wartime actions, his name appeared for postwar war crime trials and he was defended by Dardanelles troops.
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United Service
Munich
Liman von Sanders
London
Ian Hamilton
Gen. von Sanders
Times
Dardanelles
Hospital Campa
Homing Event Report From Pirly West Society
On a distant Saturday, the Pirly West Society held a race from Tiptinara covering 228 miles. The results show a time of 95 and a velocity reading of 4928 0. 0, with sea noted in the outcome.
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Pirly West Sgoriety
Tiptinara
Wild Weekend in Sydney Riot Crisis and Violent Incidents
A chaotic Sydney weekend saw armed robberies, a street assault, a hunting spree of violence, and a fatal throat wound in Newcastle. An armed masked man robs Redfern Wine Saloon proprietor William Hunt and his wife of £20, warns he may kill, while Ivy Perkins shoots at Raymond Slater in Waterloo. Constable Archinall is assaulted at Surry Hills, a Marrickville Oval stand collapse injures five, and demonstrators clash with police outside Glebe timber yards. In Market Street Newtown Charles Jones is stabbed across the throat. Eileen Marion is charged with grievous bodily harm as she escorts him to hospital.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Redfern
William Hunt
Phillip Street
Waterloo
Ivy Perkins
Raymond Slater
Shaler
Archinal
Surry Hills
Brey
Archinall
Marrickville Oval
Hudson's
Timber Rds
Glebe
Market Street
Newraelle
Charies Jones
Stockton
Eileen Marion
ehiarRe
Jones
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald Returns to London from Lossiemouth
In London on Sunday the Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald denied seeking a swift Hague trip and said matters remain indefinite. He arrived in London after three forced landings on bad weather routes from Lossiemouth and motored to Downing Street amid ongoing Hague reparations talks and tariff discussions with German delegates. The Sunday Times notes some diplomats favoring stronger moves to ease tariff barriers as a potential bright spot in the economic scene.
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United Service
London
Ramsay MacDonald
Hague
Ite
Lossiemouth
Sunday Times
Phillip Snowden
Graham
Germany
Hendon
Downing Street
Plane crash at Heliopolis kills three and injures four
A Vickers Victoria troop plane with seven crew crashed into a post at Heliopolis aerodrome. Three died and four were injured. The Air Minister said the aircraft was not connected with troop movements. The report notes events in Cairo and mentions Jerusalem.
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United Service
Cairo
Hellopotte
London
Heliopolis
Jeruasiem
Textile workers arbitration urged by unions in Bradford
Text from a damaged clipping reports arbitration urged by textile workers and unions in Bradford. Turner notes employers rejected the invitation to arbitrate affecting about twenty operatives and discusses wage reductions and cutting weekly pay for workers, including women.
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United Service
Ondon
Sumas
Twentiet Centur
Turner
Association of Textile Trade Unions
Bradford
Pru
Blight in America Exterminations and Tipster Busts
United Service New York reports widespread tipster activity and fraudulent brokers draining millions. District Attorney estimates losses approach 8 million annually as postal authorities crack down on these networks. New York Telephone says revenues fell by 4600 daily after bucketshops shut, illustrating the scale of the illegal gambling business.
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United Service
New York
District Attorney
Oni Fwke Crokers Eas
New York Telephone Company
Battle of Giants: Eustace defeats Zikmund in rough match
Alan Eustace, 16-1, defeated Joe Zikmund, 16-6, in a heated wrestling bout. Eustace scored a fall with a scissors and arm bar in round four and dominated with powerful holds. Zikmund landed two rights in round ten and the referee twice halted the bout as tempers flared.
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Melbourne
Alan Eustace
Joe Zikmund
Tonc i
Eustace
Punnitie Therg
Zikmund ii
Major Jarvie Ney Announced Resignation and Parliament Action
Following Major Javie Th resigning the Ashield seat in the Me Legionary Assembly, the Government proposes to remove Th from Parliament. The Prime Minister announced that Major Jarvie was found guilty by a Royal Commissioner Justice To dison of conspiring to help the late Chief Secretary in the Gentral Grim wal Court case. Th was acquitted by a jury. The Government says the only course is to let doctors decide if they wish to remain represented by Major Gattie.
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Javie Th
Ashiell
Jespel II
Pramier
Trl Movin
Muor Jarvie
Justice
Dison
Versin
Helbe
My. Brintactl
Gentral
Grim Wal Court
Thvin
Justice Tardson
Major Gattie
Royal Movements Journey to Sandringham for Three Months
Crowds cheered Their Majesties at King's Cross as they enplaned for Wolverton and onward to Sandringham for a three month rest. The King wore a grey overcoat with a white shirt while the Queen wore a grey coat and suede shoes. They shook hands with proteges at Wolverton, then motored through cheering crowds to Sandringham. A parrot named Charlotte greeted them. Nurse Black will stay constant and Dr. William will visit periodically. The King left London in apparent solid health, despite months of illness, with slight graying hair and bronzed skin from Buckingham Palace sun.
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Kite
Yusen
King’s Cross
Wolverton
Sandringham
Sandringiam
Black
Frederick Williame
Hugh London
Bucknaharm Palace
Party Antagonism. No Need For Pessimism on Australia
Mr. S. M. Bruce spoke at Wesley Church in Melbourne urging relief from party politics. He argued Australians generally judge well, though individuals err, and that optimism should prevail as few know their country’s potential. He warned pessimism stems from ignorance of Australia’s prospects.
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Australia
S. M. Bruce
Wesley Church
Widch
Australie
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