Second Test at Sydney. Ponsford Fractures Wrist
Sydney report details Australia’s second Test setback as W H Ponsford fractures his wrist after a rising delivery from Larwood. Australia trails England with Woodfull top scoring 68 and Oldfield 40 not out, while Geary and Geary’s spell produce five England wickets.
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Sydney
Australa
England
Geuty
Jphasinie
Woodfull
Australia
Oldfield
Ryder
Ponsford
Larwood
Kippax
Geary
Wmpire Elder
Hele
J. S. Ryder
W. M. Woodfull
W. H. Ponsford
Arippax
V. ¥. Ricardson
V. Grimmett
L. Hendry
W. A. Oldfield
D. Nothing
al. Ironmonger
D. Blacke
D. Bradman
A. P. Chapman
J. A. White
Dantine
Hopbs
II. Sutetlie
W. N. Hammond
E. P. Hendren
M.W. Tate
H. Larwood
A. Geary
G. Duckworth
M. Leyland
Richardson
Woodmull
Tate
Dowling
Amd Tate
Ld.a
Victardaom
Whithart
Woodill
Bret
White
Fital
Woolful
Jardine Geary
Duckworth
Luckworth
Chapman
Larwoog
Henetry
Woodful
Hendry
Lng White
David
Hyder
Nothling
Ood
Eishl
Okinetd
Iyder
B.w. Arimmelt
Fanny Smurf
Grimmett
Blackie
Shea Stumps
Omdneld
Troemanger
Victorians Fall to Queensland in Rough Sheffield Shield Start
In Melbourne at the Bowrn cricket ground Queenslands accurate bowling limited Victoria to 203 for 4. Openers Sandford and Onyons posted 10 and 20 as Thurlow bowled well. Baring 50 took 88 minutes, Rowe and Thurlow shared rapid bowling, while rain halted play after 3 45. Attendance 3,425. Victoria trails after day one.
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Melbbourne
Queensland
Bowrn Cricket Ground
F. Baring
B. a’Beckett
F. Chapman
Ebeling
J. Ellis
R. Bills
J. Onyons
Ke Bigg
J. Leake
D. Sandford
W. Wilkioson
A. Lamadown
L. O'Connor
F. Thompson
W. Rowe
H. Thurlow
E. Benstead
W. McCoombe
J. Llater
M. Brew
Gough
Ji Tggins
G. Amos
Orsh
Rigg
Snains
Victoria
W. Sandford
Thurlow
BR. Onyons
O'Connor
Rowe
Brew
H Benstead
Seaite
Howe
Amos
Dalat
MB BF
Oriental Treat Princess Ju Ju to Benefit D T N S
More than 50 girls perform in the oriental operetta Princess Ju Ju at the Institute Hall on Wednesday December 19 to raise funds for the D T N S. In Port Pirie the show is bright and tuneful with clever dialogue and humor. Pupils of Misa Nellie Meyrick sing and the principal parts are played by Miss D White and Miss White. Booking at Taylor’s is advised as seating fills fast. Scenic designs and lighting are being prepared by Ram Bay with special effects noted. Proceeds go to the on s.
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Institute Hall
D-T.n.s
Port Pirie
Pirle
Misa Nellie Meyrick
White
Taylor's
Springbett
Ram
Mysterious Fires in Five-Story Building Prompt Quick Extinguish
Two separate fires broke out today in a five story building at 259 Little Cok Ling Street. Fire crews extinguished both blazes rapidly. Several tenants suffered some damage and police investigated the incidents.
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Little Cokling Street
Damma Police
Australia under pressure as Ponsford faces injury and Test underlines doubt
In Sydney the second Test saw W H Ponsford ruled out with incapacity, leaving Australia weakened after 251 runs to 9. Critics note Bradman’s exclusion and a variable bowling attack led by Grimmett Troemonger and Notting. Supporters rely on Hendry Hyder and a shifting line to salvage the match as stumps fall.
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Commonwealth
W. H Ponsford
Sydney
Tor
Australia
Larwood
Geary
Hala Nwn
Gregory
Kelleway
Blackie
Grimmett
Troemonger
Eviner
Nottiling
Jacie
Hyder
Hendry
Bradman
Sean
New South
Brisbane
Ponsford
Gricketty
Inek
Artificial fertiliser forecast opens new Australian field
Melbourne news reports at the Mount Lyell Mining Company shareholders meeting that large quantities of nitrogen combined with superphosphate could suit areas with rainfall under 20 inches, signaling a probable expansion of fertilizer manufacture and a new field for Mount Lyell.
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Melbourne
Australia
Mount Lyell Mining Company
Mfr.c. Templeton
Mount Lyel Company
Fatal Burns Claim Adelaide Woman in Lamp Accident
Mrs Mary Jane Hawks aged 60 of Burwond Avenue Prospect died in Slater Rowe's Hospital after being admitted with shock and severe burns to her genitals and lower body. She was attacked by a match lighting a lamp when her skirt caught fire. her son Harold Thawkes of Baden aided her as she suffered burns to hands before hospital care.
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Adelaide
Frida
Mary Jane Hawks
Burwond Avenue
Prospect
Slater Rowe
Ives
Hark Wow
Harold Thawkes
Baden
Iola
Alt Ant Reaver
Land of Promise Vision for Australia by Sir John Hewett
Sir John Prescott Hewett, former leader of a relegation from the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, praised Australia as a magnificent country with extraordinary development potential. He argued that once country districts gain population, their progress will astonish the world and the future looks very bright.
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Melbourne
Australia
John Prescott Hewett
Order of St. John of Jerusalem
Enraged widow faces trial for grievous bodily harm
Imida Brooks, a widow, was committed for trial by the South Melbourne Court on a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm on John Charen Boalt. The complainant said Brooks, who lived nearby, confronted him at his back gate claiming his boy harmed her children, then struck him with an iron piece multiple times, fracturing his skull and causing severe lacerations.
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Imida Brooks
South Melbourne Court
John Charen Boalt
Victorian Senate Informal Vote Appeal Promises Court Action
Labor leaders say they hope to upset the Victorian Senate selection as 44 680 informal votes are being considered by the Chief Electoral Officer. They expect the votes could secure the return of Messrs Findlay and Blakey and would appeal to the High Court if needed.
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Melbourne
Labor Party
Senate
Findlay and Blakey
We High Court
Victorian Senate informal votes recount outcome
Melbourne reports the Federal Electoral Office recounts 94 455 informal votes in the Victorian Senate race. Of these 19 400 were reserved for Chief Electoral Officer Irwin for final decision, with 19 809 votes to be reserved for his ultimate action. Officials say the disallowance may be challenged in the High Court.
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Melbourne
Omcore
Senate
Mr Irwin
oMeer
Victoria
Mc Irwin
Arbitration court hears underpayment claim against United Felt Hats
In the Federal Arbitration Court Mr. C Randle for the Felt HatEmployees Union alleged United Felt Hats Pty Ltd underpaid workers by 3528 pounds. Company lawyer F Deerham said some workers were paid below the union rate only to avoid dismissal during slack periods. Mr. Rundle pressed penalties for repeated breaches. Chief Judge Dethridge urged prompt change and trial, faulting the union for inaction when irregularities were first found and suggesting the company may have acted with good motives but technically wrong. He said he would consider the matter.
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Melbourne
C. Randle
Federated Felt Hat
United Felt Hats Pty. Ltd
F. Deerham
Rundle
Dethridge
House Destroyed and Family Left Homeless in Walkerville Fire
Six people displaced after a dwelling on St Andrew's Street Walkerville burned yesterday afternoon. Samuel Keith Davey, 25, was alone at home and suffered severe burns to his arms head and body and remains too ill to provide a statement. Neighbors take in Mrs S L Davey Mrs Ellen Mitchell and the Davey daughters Nellie Phyllis and Olive.
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Adelaide
Les
Adelaide Hospital
St. Andrew's Street
Walkerville
Samuel Keith Davey
S. L. Davey
Ellen Mitchell
Davey
Nellie
Phyllis
Olive
Drowning Cases Reported at Port Adelaide
Two drowning cases were reported to Port Adelaide police. Percy Campbell Inglis, 48, patient at a convalescent hospital in South Australia, and Edward Jackson, a laborer from Cheltenham. Signalman Williamson heard a man crying for help near the jetty at 3 am but no trace was found. Inglis’s body was found later on the beach covered in seaweed. Jackson’s body was discovered in the dock at Port Adelaide at 5:30 am by Horace Moran, with a iron engine casting attached to his feet.
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Inglis
Port Adelaide
Horace Moran
Catherine Street
Ethelion
Jesuit Treasure Hunt Seeks Funds for Bolivian Expedition
British exploration researchers led by Prof Edgar Sanders press England for another 30000 pounds to buy pumping gear and equipment in a bid to locate Jesuit treasure in Bolivia. They claim treasure exists possibly worth up to 10 million pounds and report 880 skeletons of workers found at the supposed hiding place, many poisoned or beaten to death.
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Wwinsted Servic Bitanos
Aires
Edgar Sanders
Bolivia
England
Wwe
Wireless Fund for Port Pirie Hospital Appeal
Port Pirie Hotelkeepers' Association aims to raise funds to install wireless at Port Pirie Hospital. A £10 donation is enclosed, and subscribers of any amount are invited through The Recorder.
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Ar. T. P. Miller
Port Pirie
Mrr. Miller
Christmas Donations To Mind Institute Support
Donations to the Mind Institute are noted with Mr Norman Lade supervising at Central Methodist Mission. Further gifts may be left at the church office Alexander Street or mailed via post office box. Previous acknowledgments include amounts from ALB L Goode and Mrs Goode with toy donations linked to local families.
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Norman Lade
If Sampoon Toys Wand
Toye
Bandits Seize 20000 In Armored Bank Raid
United Service reports ten bandits assaulted a New York First National Bank wagon, looting about 20,000 dollars. They smashed a plate glass door, fired several shots, wounded the driver who collapsed near the rear door, and escaped with the money.
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United Service
New York
First National Bank
Rangers
Ine
Bumlit
Ain
Aviation conference opens with diverse delegates
United States and international figures gather for the International Conference on Gly' Aeronautics in Washington. Notable presence includes Fr. Charney Lindbergh among 123 delegates as discussions cover Pacific and western U.S. routes and a tribute to inventors Vorvite and William Wrath.
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United Services
Washington
Om Gly
Argentine police arrest two youths over bomber plot near Hoover visit
Police in Buenos Aires detained two youths and two friends after finding hand grenades and railway plans in their room. Investigators weigh whether a real bomb or an act by socialist students prompted the raid as President-elect Hoover’s train nears the city. Extra security was ordered for his arrival.
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Aires
Thursda
Hoover
United States
Eiel
Hn Pale
Outakirin
Meaver
Penny Postage Delay Raises Costs and Rural Delivery
The Postmaster General Mr W G Anson said Australia cannot rush to penny postage for many years. A reduction would cost about 4,200,000 pounds yearly and strain the Commonwealth’s budget. He urged extending outback postal services and speeding delivery, noting some areas see mail only once every fortnight and only 1,009 men serve the country.
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Melbourne
W. G. Anson
Australy
Outback
Australia
Fatal Fall During Church Extension Work in Melbourne
In Melbourne on Friday carpenter Claude Folten aged 42 died after being knocked from a scaffold at the Baptist Church extension site on Little Colting Street. He suffered fractures and passed away soon after admission to hospital.
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Melbourne
Baptist Church
Colting Street
Claude Folten
Royal Patient Reports Slight Improvement After Operation
London dispatch states King George remains weak from exhaustion but shows slight improvement after the operation. Palace circles note continued anxiety despite a favorable bulletin and indicate the strain ahead may be long and difficult for the monarch and his physicians.
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King George Tautil
Losdon
George
Wilkin
British Press Association
London
Cards and Cruelty in Divorce Ruling
Paris judge grants a Chicago wife a divorce on grounds of cruelty citing repeated blows during bridge games. He laments that more marriages would fail if spouses did not partner at card tables and notes disputes over bidding and missed responses. The petitioner says her husband struck her publicly when she doubled for diamonds and again after she trumped his ace.
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Paris
Serah Wood
Chicago
Tess
Lon Chaney in The City at Altamira Theatre
Amusements column previews Lon Chaney in a sensational mystery film set in a modern underworld. The plot follows a daring hold up and a femme fatale, with Marceline Hay and James Sierra supporting in a tense crime drama. Betty Compson co stars in pivotal scenes.
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Pwery
Bie
Chaney
Serven
Blane Dife
Ube
Marceline Hay
James Siureau
King Vidtor
Mixaay
Betty Compson
The Escape at Quality Pictures on the Beach
Fox Films presents The Escape directed by Richard Kosson with Virginia Valli in the lead romantic role. Supporting cast includes Williams Russell George Meeker Wik Sings Demarest and Nancy Drexel. Also shown is Beaumont Smiths Australian comedy romance The Adventures of Alay featuring Claude Dampier and Bathie Stewart.
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Paul Armstrong
Fox Films
Richard Kosson
Quality Pictures
Virginia Valli
Williams Russell
George Meeker
Wik Sings Demarest
Nancy Drexel
Beaumont Smith
Alay
Claude Dampier
Bathie Stewart
World Skipping Record Shattered in Police Athlete Feat
Alfred Gaider, a renowned police athlete, set a world record by skipping rope 14152 turns in one hour 33 minutes, showcasing remarkable stamina and speed. The event highlights athletic skill and police sports achievements.
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Melbourne
Alfred Gaider
Today's Matches IRIE Association
The IRIE Association lists today’s games featuring Salamantown versus Colts and Porla versus Smmelters. Local fixtures highlight league action across the schedule with teams seeking wins.
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Porla
Central Abboaciati Meeting at Port Germein and Guild
Local sports page previews tonight’s meeting at the Smenere Wiekat oval with two scratches. Entries include Prosser Cup, Skewes Cup, Blizzard, and Martin Cup among others. notes on horses such as Taree Pireot, Lady Crook, Trixie Borneo, and Wanganui.
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Calis
Solo-ley
Montana
Jets
Bert Palmer
Central Association
Percy Milne
Impérials
YMCA
Neco
Baptists
Telowfed
Shephert
Gryal Scot
Repro Korn
Sandow
Mora
Meears
Baptists to be played at Teiowie church
Cars leave the church at 1.30 o clock Capste May. Ledger capl Brown WL Bennet J Mahon ombe FP Henderson M Sumner LL edger Re Palmer E Soi Ferme Embryencles J Brown J Lillywhite
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Teiowie
Ledger Capl Brown
WL Bennet
J. Mahonombe
FP Henderson
M. Sumner
L Ledger
Re Palmer
E. Soi
Ferme
J Brown
J. Lillywhite
Move On Refusal Results in Police Arrest in Alexander Street
On a Thursday evening in Alexander Street a man named Twydal refused to obey a command and was arrested after ignoring it four times. The trial before Messrs Kean and Roberts addressed repeated demands and the defendant’s assertion that he would not move challenged by witnesses and constables. He was found guilty and sentenced to nine days of detention.
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Ral
Wehard
Edward Twydate
Mexander
Twydal
Hed
ML Kean
Sail
Alexander Sree
Amit
Cewine
Hardor
Minney
Mig Romstabhe
Andy Seforv
Avsim Ferasedt
Eeawan
le Wale
Vince Aiud
Dias Juak
Peanons
Fuuwerl
Fatal epidemic toll in Conclurry strikes town
Typhoid epidemic continues in Conclurry Queensland. Funerals held for Maureen Tickhurst age US year, Harry Stewart 16, George Robertson 8, and Me Redpath 24. Town mourns as outbreak claims more lives.
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Qld
Maureen Tickhurst
Harry Stewart
George Robertson
Me. Redpath
World Tennis Champion Ranked Second in France
In Duenos Ayres Rene Lacyite’s era the world tennis champion faced high regard yet ranked second to Henri Cochet by the French Tennis Federation due to business reasons. The notable player toured internationally and contended with top rivals, reflecting a strong period for tennis.
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Duenos Ayres
Rene Lacyite
Ecenternis
Fimily Malle
France
Henri Coches
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