England leads on day one in fourth Test at Melbourne
England dominates the opening day at the Cricket Ground with Sutcliffe scoring 141 not out and Hobbs reaching 102 as England finish 282 for two. The Australian attack struggled to stem the run flow while Sutcliffe breaks season records and shares a brisk 141-run stand with Hobbs.
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Melbourne
Cricket Ground
H. Sutlife
Sutcliffe
England
Gregory
Hobba
Ivo
Kelleway
Hobbs
Tve
Delfst Uour
Fourtee
Sovin
Matley
Tonnford
Sutelife
Ponsford
Joss
Malley
Kelloway
Suteliffe
Ile
Gutcliffe
Marley
Ryder
A. Richardson Lien
Andrews
Brililant
Oldfeld
Yorkshiremaniew
Gregory Thu
Darling
Armstrong
Hearne
A. Richardson
Bardsley
Woolley
Ermqland
J. B. Hales
St. Oldfield
Kys H. Siteliffe
W. Hearne
Bardsley Tichardson
FE. Woolley
Vestey's Meat Works seeks government aid for NT reopening
Melbourne Friday reports the Federal Cabinet is considering Vestey's proposal to reopen their Northern Territory meat works. Vestey's says the works provided substantial employment and boosted Port Darwin's prosperity. They request the same reduced freight and related charges as in the 1941 Commonwealth agreement. Cabinet has authorized Governor Pearce to present modifications on current freight arrangements.
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Melbourne
Federal Cabriet
Iy Vesteys, Ltd
Northern Territory
Vestey
Primvil
Hey
Port Darwin
Wituw
Freleht
Commonwealth — Gaver
Nin
Cabinet
Gunator Pearce
Vesny
Young Australian Tourists Visit Eiffel Tower in Paris
Members of a Young Australia lodge visited Paris today and were hosted by Napoleon’s reception at the Eiffel Tower area. They attended tea at the Al Magee Francaise with Gene West and others in the party, highlighting a cordial royal reception style during their tour.
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Reuter
Paris
Australile Loge
Napoleon
Eifel Tower
Ger
al- Magee Francaise
Resignations and political shifts in Victorian politics
Melbourne news reports the Farmers Union editor Mr Williams resigning after a quarrel with directors over articles on the political pact. Walter, MLA and chair, alleged to push for a composite ministry. A range of criminal and civil matters are noted, including drunk driving penalties, police swearing in, and a hung jury in a case involving a boy named Thompson.
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Melbourne
Williams
Farmers’ Union
Walter
M.la
Stokle
Trades Hall
Tom Walsh
William Carson
Wolfarski
Thompson
Mysterious death in Port Adelaide with tattooed forearms
In Adelaide on Friday the body of a man with a bullet wound was found at Port Adelaide. Details released describe a 30s Irish? man with a dark complexion, brown hair, medium build, shaved head, and tattoos including the Union Jack and ships. The weapon near the body is an automatic pistol stamped YDEAL and of Spanish origin.
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Rose
Spain
YDEAL
Keswick Factory Strike Reported in Adelaide
In Adelaide on Friday the Keswick food preserving factory of M Jones and Co. faced a strike with waterside workers refusing to handle a consignment of sina for the firm. Mr Herbert Doman said a further wave of workers had returned to duty that morning and a gradual return to work was underway with questions progressing smoothly.
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Adelaide
M. Jones — and Company
Keswick
Sina
Herbert Doman
Ted
City Markets Adelaide Prices for fruits and vegetables today
In Adelaide on Friday the wholesale market shows fresh prices for fruit and vegetables. Items include apples fourpence to sixpence per cage peaches four to eight shillings, tomatoes three to ten shillings per box, and grapes six to ten shillings per case. Vegetables list includes French beans fourpence six to two dozen, cabbages three to six pence per dozen, cauliflowers ten to forty two shillings per dozen, and teas seven to nine shillings per bushel.
Prince of Wales Tour Faces Strong Labor Opposition
London reports show the House of Commons passed supplementary estimates for the Prince of Wales tour by 295 votes to 87. A Labour motion to cut war spending was rejected as MP Kirkwood protested against imperial expenditure while Churchill stated the government aims to return to the gold standard.
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London
House of Commons
South Africa
South America
Prince of Wales
Kirkwood
Clyde
Scotand
Victorian autumn carnival opens at Caulfield today's Oakleigh Plate
The Victorian autumn carnival starts at Caulfield with the Oakleigh Plate and other events decided. Able Arid competes in the Oakleigh Plate a tight five and a half furlongs around a turn with smart early pace. His Father's Voice and Quixotic lead the likely field with strong barrier positions. The Night Patrol and St George's Stakes also expected to draw attention as entries include New Zealand three year old His Father’s Voice and Sydney candidate Quixotic.
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Matthew
Melbourne
Caulfield
Arid
Hitie
New Zealand
Sydney
St George's
Victorians Leave Sydney Amid Delayed Voyage
Victorian cricketers depart Sydney on a voyage arranged by Muraina Luany for New Zealand. The vessel faced a temporary delay due to a brief hindrance while at sea.
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Sydney
Farewell social honors Huddleston resident Mr McNeill
A farewell social in Huddleston honored Mr and Mrs J McNeill and Miss Viola McNeill who plan to reside in St Peters. McNeill, 17 years in Huddleston and long time cricket and football club supporter, was praised for district welfare contributions. A silver tea service and other gifts were presented, with musical items and dancing to close the event.
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Huddleston
J. McNill
Anid Vo McNeill
St. Petéra
Mir McNeill
Wye
H.C. Williams
A. JL. Smile
H. T. Head
Wood
McNeill
Viola
Wilms
Mouth Organ Virtuoso Delights Alhambra Crowd
In New Alhambra last night W V Robinson wowed a diverse audience with mouth organ melodies. He mimicked a partygoing gentleman, a feline chorus, a regimental band en route to a church parade, and a broken Zulu instrument. He showcased many tiny devices and told fresh, entertaining tales. Tonight he appears for the final time.
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W. V. Robinson
Pharua
Robinson
Austral Theatre Presents Denny and Negri Features
At Austral Theatre audiences enjoyed a double bill headlined by Reginald Denny in The Fast Worker a rapid paced comedy and Pola Negri in Montmartre a sweeping romance set in Paris Lubitsch’s direction cited. Box plan is at Sweetland's.
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Reginald Denny
Denny
Pola ‘Negri
Emotion
Ernest Lubitach
Im World
Montmartre
Paris
Sweetland’s
Kingtown Murder Husband’s Statement Shocks Tamworth Area
A Narrabri message reports the husband of Mrs Withers, murdered near Tamworth, claims his wife was unfaithful. He says she stayed with neighbor Missen, was constantly with him, refused to return home, and that he shot her at Missen’s fence after a threat. He is under arrest for murder.
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Sydney
Narrabri
Missen
Premier and Treasurer Change in Government Posts
The Premier Sir George Puller assumes the Treasurership succeeding Sir Arthur Cooks who departs soon to become Agent-General in London.
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Sydney
Sir George Puller
Arthur Cooks
London
Dortmund Explosion Claims 90 Miners as Rescue Fails
Reuters report from Dortmund details a mining disaster where a fire damp explosion entombed 130 miners. Rescue efforts were abandoned after rescuers were overcome by poisonous gas, with harrowing scenes as families waited for news and 90 bodies were recovered.
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Reuter
Dortmund
Ditmouth
Case of Imposition by a Posed Lay Preacher
George Watkins Furner, who posed as a lay preacher, was sentenced to six and twelve months imprisonment at Adel aide Police Court. He came from Melmourn and stayed with the Nixon family at Mile End under the name Thomas. He disappeared with 38 10s worth of goods but later reappeared to trick the Waters family of Mile End. He cut goods valued at £20. He pleaded that his inability to work had led him to steal.
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Adelaide
George Watkins Furner
Furner
Melmournn
Nixon
Mile End
Thomas
Waters
Jed
Humphrey Bishop Co. Opening On Wednesday
Pirie welcomes Humphrey Bishop Co visiting from Adelaide after a ten week season. The company arrives for four nights and a matinee, then moves to Theatre Royal, Perth for a long run. Notable cast includes Louise Meadows, Lalla Whyte, Zelda Bailey, Dan Flood, and Billy Toluton. Bookings urged at Francis' Marble Bar. matinee on Saturday.
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Pirie
Adelaide
Theatre Royal
Perth
Commonwealth
New Zealand
Billy Toluton
Frank Egan
Norman Johns
Humphrey Bishop
Louise Meadows
Walter Kingsley
Lalla Whyte
George Hoss
Scratcher
Zelda Bailey
Thes
Trezise
Marie Crowther
Comedienne
Fre Webber
Ngaire Phipson
Harry Avondale
Bradne Boyle
Danjper
Dan Flood
Melbourne’s VC Hero recalls Majuba siege and award
An 18 Corporal and farmer named Farmer, famed for the Majuba 1881 battle, recounts the perilous retreat when ammunition ran out and he raised the Red Cross flag to cover wounded as Boer fire closed in. He received the Victoria Cross from Queen Victoria at Osborne a year later and now contemplates returning to England after stints in Australia seeking painter and decorator work.
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Anwng
Melbourne
Farmer
Majuba
South Africa
Army Medical Corps
George Colley
Red Cross
Osborne
Australia
Hoghen
Susinatia House
England
Rink Championship Draw For Week Ending February 24
The draw lists matches for the rink championship week ending February 24 with pairs including Munday against Hegele and Jenkins against Lewis among others. The green will be open for play on Tuesday evenings. Beer consumption figures for Britain in the year end show 20,488,793 money and 427,553,199 pounds of meat and produce consumed.
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Ehdmupainstip
Munday
Hegele
Jenkins
Lewis Y B'Oyly
Britain
Worley’s Circus Final Tour At Pirie Tonight
Worley’s Circus ends its season in Pirie with a full programme of time honored acts. La Bella the equestrienne appears with Prof. Andrews and the clever see saw routine. Fratinks explains occult sciences with a clown finale and a local rider’s hurdle event closes the entertainment.
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Worley
S.lcus
Pirie
Equestrienne
Andrews
Harry Button
Bayham Long
Jarvis
Ron Davies
Circus Ridera v
Ridera
Ol Worley
Progress of Papua Advantages Extolled
Sir Hubert Murray tells Sydney journalists there is extensive good in Papua with strong labor and growing plantations since 1906. He notes no agriculture at takeover but now plantations rival other territories and hopes Navigation Act repeal will aid planters. He cites efforts against head-hunters and cannibals and praises missionary work.
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Sydney
Papua
Hubert Murray
Commonwealth
Hubert
Broad Creek Church Fair Draws Crowd and Prizes
A Broad Creek Methodist Church fair drew strong support with stalls decorated in pink and silver and a windmill fruit display. Winners included Walter Wright for Mayor of Broad Creek with 2451 votes and Arch Beyer in the millinery judging. Proceeds and prizes exceeded expectations, with notable contests and tea service boosting the event. Nearby, a Norwegian freighter Tune arrived after a 70 mile run to Manila harbor with no casualties reported.
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Broad Creek Methodist Church
James Harris
Ile Harris
Len Smith
W Wright
Franks
Broad Creek
Walter Wright
James Har
Martin Harris
Jack En ¥Strom
Reuter
Manila
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