Magistrates recall agonising 20 minutes as family rescue attempt fails
In a dramatic account Mrs Salcombe tells magistrates how her husband and son battled ferocious sea breakers to reach a husband and father swept toward the rocks. A 15-stone man and a 19-year-old lad attempted to help, but a rope and brave struggling could not prevent two being swept away in the channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lough
Mulcombe
Indo
Elas
Hemel
Mr. Haloambe
Sen
Interstate Cricket Victorian Collapse at Queenelant
The Victorians faltered in their first innings and face a 422 run target in the second as South Australia cling to a lead. Recounts suggest the match will resume after delays with both teams still in contention at Gutstaids Over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australis
Goltion Acaln
Queenelant
Vistorian
Bateman
Frelbourne
Rew Gouth Valve
Adelaide and Queensland Test Cricket Fragments Across Innings
Fragmented OCR style recounts a cricket match event in Adelaide with Birst Innings Blyth Alanardson and Nitschke, plus bowling figures for Gilbert Oxenham Gough and Mossop. Second Innings shows Richardson and Nitschke, while Queensland innings feature Gough Whitfield Grimmett and others with scores and dismissals, ending with detailed bowling figures and totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
Birst
Alanardson
O Gilbert
Nitschke
Fonerean
Iansen
Trurviad
Whildfeld
Gough, & Uambert
Wille
Moss
Ar Tobia
Stes
Mossop
Bee
Gilbert
Gelmmett
W Oxenham
Tnofeson
Oxenham
Walker
D Oxenham
Carlton
Queensland
Hogs
Gough
St. Walker
Grimmett
Whitfield
Libw
Nat
Ere Gulherl
Richardson
Do Lee
Ie Pharlow
O Lee Summes
Melbourne Weh South Wall Innings Report
Unclear text fragment records batting notes including players like Donnelly Alexander Barnett and Barnet. Mentions innings, outs, and bowlers but details are fragmented and unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wall
Fisk
Love
Ryder
Teonmone Donnelly
Wig
Alexander
Barnet
Ironmonger
Barnett
a'Beokel
Ot Salmon
Bane
Darling
Kertington
Am American Motor Toll in U S Christmas Crash Toll
United States reports at least 189 deaths in Christmas motor vehicle crashes. The tally shows a spike in fatal accidents across the nation, with motoring hazards rising as holiday travel peaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
New York
United States
Tragic Camping Accident Ends Christmas River Outing
Sydney families on a Bolldeg camping trip near the Mocquarie River suffer tragedy when a 28 year old mother Mrs Emily Edwards drowns while attempting to rescue her 5 year old daughter. A search by Hunt Reg Beckett O Reilly and Ironmonger aided recovery as locals recall a grim Christmas by the river with watchful police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mocquarie River
Marroming
Timily Edwards
Good Times Soon A Canadian Trade Outlook With New Zealand
Montreal hears optimistic view from Mir W H Miner president of the Canadian Manufacturers Association. He predicts history repeating with good times ahead as export ties with New Zealand advance. He urges government action to secure new trade pacts and notes winter demand for butter and pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
Montreal
W. H. Miner
Howard Canali
Nevy Deuiand
Rage in America sparks renewed debate abroad
A fragmented report notes growing unrest in American society influencing international discourse. Officials and observers point to political divide, economic strains, and social tensions shaping public response. Further details remain incomplete due to damaged text.
Australian horse Pher Lap may skip U S racing
Melbourne reports that Pher Lap the Australian champion may not travel to the United States for racing. H R Telford notes awaiting final word from Mr D J Davis on possible trials in Mexico before any further steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Pher Lap
Indian Unrest pushes Congress leaders arrested
Government taking no risks as Congress leaders Bunty Cargueta and Jawaharlal Nehru are arrested while en route to a London conference. Authorities view the protest as potentially dangerous and guard the north-west frontier where Red Shirts leader is linked to disobedience. Troops patrol Peshawar.
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Cargueta
Bunty
Jawatarlal Nenru
Adeindia
NaLopal Congress
Lewitera
Wits Maruing
Riig
Bownay
Gendatu
London
Oivi Disobediense
Anitur Gattur
Mrottiee Gomubi
Red Shirts
Ims
Unclear report on Phar Lop and Davis amid Agua Caliente concerns
The text recalls Valford expressing concern over a possible hold on Phar Lop’s departure to America and notes Davis, currently in America, with Telford unsure of any missed action. It mentions plans to send Phar Lop to Musieu and possible cancellation, while observing the Agua Caliente Jockey Club’s fragile finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ValfOrd
Agua Caliente
Bes. Davis
Davis
America
Telford
Phar
Musieu
Ant Idol
Len
New Zealand
Avis
Tavis
Belligerent Chinese War Lords Stir Calls to Fight Japan
Peking reports Marshal Feng Yuhs tang and allied leaders urge resistance to Japan. Feng seeks 1,000,000 troops to advance on Chin Chow and Manchuria, while allied figures Yen Shan and Peng push revolt and a lenient reconstruction plan. Government roles and names echo a volatile power struggle in Shansi and surrounding regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
Peking
Abu Kashoma
Sjapan
Feng Yunstang
Chang Heue Hlang
Maohueia
Peng
Japan
Feng
Chin Chow
Chiome
Rescue on the Seven Sisters desert tracks saves dying bushman
Trapper Brank Knowles was found near death from thirst in a waterless stony desert between Broken Hill and the Mureau track. Two rabbits, Coler and Ne, spotted him, provided first aid, and guided his rescue as harsh conditions and heat tested his endurance.
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Saureay
Seven Bister
Brank Knowles
Broken Hill
Mureau 1
Hilt
Lupnieno
Picture Palace
Renroar
Knowles
Jay
Emus
Alan
Mornita Dent
Gadfel
Yeshutoy
Coler
Lake Bonny
Colestad
Viceroy's Cup Result At Calcutta Racecourse
The Viceroy's Cup race in Calcutta covered about one and three quarter miles with a purse of 50,000 rupees. Nites won the cup, Shipshape placed second, and Pendenay finished third. The lace was claimed by a hook, with two others in near positions. Wabbier is listed as owned by a Mr Bowie, a young Ceylon planter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Nites
Premiers Plan Follower Hopes for Reinstatement
Reported turmoil within the Labor movement over expulsions and potential reinstatement efforts. Federal and state actions loom, with meetings set to review expulsions and possible appeals as party factions debate leadership and policy alignment. The piece notes prominent figures and shifting allegiances affecting New South Wales and wider Labor dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorthin
Tyuges
Kigl Tuday
Ind
Howevar
Uie
Ile
Ward
Te Labor Party
Exenuica
Governor General Appointment to Rest With Imperial Government
The fragment notes that when the Governor General post becomes vacant, Sir Isaac Isaacs will not be reappointed. It suggests the appointment will rest with the Imperial Government rather than the Commonwealth Government recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stindilyyte
Ganewal
Sir Isaac Isaacs
Kammenwealth
Seven Die In Train Crash Devils Batavia Christmas Tragedy
Seven members of a single family were killed when a train bound for Batavia collided with a holiday freight car loaded with Christmas goods. The crash occurred on a Saturday, shocking residents and authorities as investigators began examining the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Batavia
Election returns show Gardner narrowly ahead in ward race
Fragmented OCR reports Gardner leading in a ward contest with about a 3 percent margin. Ward officials indicate variations in turnout and pending counts may alter the result while future canvass and Commonwealth figures are awaited.
Tragic Beary Burge case ends in fatal shooting and suicide
In Adelaide a domestic crisis ends with Thomas Beary Burge aged about 50 shooting his son and then killing himself. Police attribute the tragedy to ongoing unemployment and a deep mood disorder. The son was hospitalized and later recovering. neighbors observed the father acting moody and preparing for a deadly act.
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Adelaide
Thomas Beary Burge
Albert Nicholms
Adelaide Hospital
Lis
Thomas Henry Burge
Rights
Roth
Iori
Sen
Har
Burge
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