Victoria bats through steady innings to 296 in Shield match
In the final Sheffield Shield game of the season against New South Wales Victoria posted 296 with Ponsford top scoring at 87. Ryder and Ponsford built a strong stand as Victoria reached two wickets for 90 before the innings slowed. Attendance 24,507. gate receipts £4603/4.
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Victoria
New South Wales
Ponsford
Sheple
Tweed
Tryder
M. Gol
England
Mroutt
New South Walve
Tiul Tain
Macartgey
Bardsley
Flock
Kelleway
Oldfield
Kippax
Mailey
Everett
Ryder
Woodfull
Heavty
Prackie
Love
Ransford
Baring
Litdicus
Ellis
Rayson
Phillips
New South Sales
P. Wallace
Suugey
Suugey. — Gollits {He Toss, One Ponsford
Rock
Gregory
Cub Hin
Beret
Fowler
Sioe
Hendry
Everatt
Millites
Ana
Rryder
Ma~carthey
Mindy
Winsford
Withg
Hyder
Ted Ryder
Gigory
Ponaford
Alice
Gldfieth
Mailee
Mac
Aytney
Redhead Mine Disaster Report From Sydney and Victoria
Fragmented railway and cricket score style text describes a mine disaster event near Redhead in New South Wales with casualties and conditions in Victoria. Names such as Norman Berringia Goldie Bleck and Anderson appear, alongside possible scores and dismissals. The garbled OCR mixes place references Sydney and Victoria with team and player notes, signaling a multi-item page.
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Sydney
Sunnisso
Norman Berringia
Addams
Finsk Vietin
Willian Whiley
Tans
Goldie
Bleck
Anderson
Explosion at Sugar Refinery Wrecks Room Hurts Five Men
Sydney workers at the Colonial Sugar Refining Company in Pyrmont battle a blast that blew a wall from the packing room. Five men George Edwards 26, Abraham Kersh 34, John Waterson 45, Samuel Johnson 40, and George Emery 36 suffered burns and injuries, with Emery later sustaining a skull fracture. Edwards in critical condition. cause unknown as police investigate. damage estimated at £9,000. Fire brigade contained the blaze as colleagues carried injured to safety.
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Sydney
Colonial Sugar Refining Company
Jones Street
Pyrmont
Marl George Edwards
McKenzie Stret
Nbraham Kersh
Pyrmont Street
John William
Arc Brigade
Polae
Fatal fall at Watson's Bay claims woman's life
Sydney reports a woman plunged from a cliff near Watson's Bay yesterday afternoon. The fall from over 200 feet into the sea was witnessed by a bystander and her body recovered by a pilot steamer crew. A small parcel and photos addressed to Miss Study Fervis or Harris were found as potential clues.
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Sydney
Watson's Bay
Herbert Durke
Mer Dody
Hier
Study Fervis
Harris
Toorak
Victoria
Keen Film Fight in London Over British Film Quotas
In London on a Saturday meeting Mr Willey president of the Federation of British Industries argues that Lord Ashfield’s plan is impracticable and would block bookings. He notes cinemas are booked 12 to 48 months ahead. He says compulsory quotas could spur British production to rival American output postwar, despite American dominance during wartime.
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London
Willey
Federation of British Industries
Lord Ashfield
America
Public safety report from Warramyty kitchen incident
Melbourne Sunday report details a kitchen accident at Warramyty in which 14 year old Mabel Inwin and 13 year old James Hogue were present when a pipe line exploded. The girl was carried to safety. the assailant fled and a weapon was not recovered. Local authorities investigate hours later.
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Melbourne
Mabel Inwin
James Slut
Hogue
Iugarth
Warramyty
Advantages of a loan with tax exemptions
The secretary to the Federal Treasury, K. J. Collins, highlights freedom from income tax as a key benefit of government investments. Tax relief broadens market appeal, aids liquidity, and makes securities attractive to large and small buyers, with subscriptions available at Commonwealth Bank, other banks, and post offices.
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Melbourne
Federal Treasury
K. J. KM. Collins
Commonwealth Bank
Lloyd George speech at Card on land scheme goals
A Reuters dateline from London recalls Mir Lloyd George advocating a new land scheme. He argues Liberalism can secure an unprecedented nationwide victory at the next election, describing bold guarantees aimed at widening support.
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Reuter
London
Mir
Lloyd George
Old Lancashire Looms Face Foreign Trade Shifts
London reports Blackburn Technical College principal Mr Wilkinson says Lancashire’s classic loom era ends as manufacturers must adopt more looms per weaver and automatic machinery to reduce waste and improve worker comfort. Meanwhile New York and Paris trade efforts draw criticism, with costs and job implications under debate.
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Paris S
Heroic Woman Dies for Others in London Home
In London, Madame Sarah Grand’s household mourns Florence Allen, a cook who perished saving other servants during a dangerous incident. The event drew praise from Faquin’s manager and notes on contemporary fashion debates, with commentary from M Poiret on skirt lengths and public sentiment. The story highlights bravery amid social commentary.
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Reuter
London
Sumlay
Sarah Grand
Florence Allen
Faquin's
Leclare
M. Poiret
Missing Politicians Vanish Spurs Debate Disruption
Sydney reports two Legislative Councillors Sutton and Percivel have vanished prompting police involvement and speculation. Laborites hint opponents could have hidden them to derail the Wednesday debate on the Lipper House Abolition Bill, amid a city-wide stir and controversy.
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Sydney
Messrs
Sutton
Percivel
Lipper
Kosciusko
Folter
Labor
Awa
North-South Line Bills Move Through Parliament
Adelaide report says South Australia welcomes the North South line start as bills ratifying the Commonwealth South Australia agreement and the construction of the Oodnadatta to Alice Springs line pass the House of Representatives unopposed. A special Parliament session may be summoned if the Senate agrees to expedite action. The project aims to start within six months of passage with the Modnadta to Springs section open by June 1929.
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Adelaide
South Australia
J. Gunn
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Oodnadalla
Alice Springs
House of Representatives
Senate
Record broken at night in 100 and 480 yard events
New York reports Walter Laufter of Ginoinetti clipped two fifteenths and a second off the 100 yard back stroke record, while Goperes of Brooklyn swam 480 yards breast stroke in 1.245 sec, setting a full second world record.
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Johnny Welemuller
Walter Laufter
Ginoinetti
New York
Bungay
Fatter Gperes
Brooklyn
Sir William Haggard Dead in Diplomatic Service Career
Sir William Haggard died announced at Viliety Taggard. He was a brother of Victer Haggard. He served in Liptoratic service in 1868 and in 1385 was secretary of legation in Rio de Janeiro. He later held high offices including Consul General at Tunis in 1894 and Resident Minister at Caracas from 1903 to 1909.
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London
Viliaty Taggard
Pension payments detailed by MilPensions in London notes
The Ministry of Pensions reports large sums paid to millions of pensioners in Britain. Since 1924 expenditure rose to substantial levels as widows, wounded veterans, and children affected by war grow age and remarriage. The new act began January 4 and weekly payments continue.
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London
Ministry of Pensions
Inquest Delayed Over Death in Peterborough Case
Florence Parish died from poisoning as an inquest began in Peterborough. The arrival of a doctor who testified death occurred 12 hours earlier was delayed. The jury returned a verdict of death by self action while of unsound mind.
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vAustralian Press Association
Florence Parish
Peterborough
Arival
Chamberlain Expected to Leave for England Soon
Sir Austen Chamberlain, noted statesman, is reported ready to depart by sea for England. The statement notes his last time able to walk along the seafront and anticipates his return home in the near future.
Chinese Initiative Arrests Soviet General Wanov in Pekin
In Pekin on Saturday the Chinese military arrested Soviet General Wanov. The manager of the Chinese Eastern Railway is said to be handling the matter, while the Soviet Union protests that the arrest constitutes a grave insult.
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Reuter
Pekin
Wanov
Hotel Fire Kills Eleven in Pennsylvania Motel
A century old Layfelte Motel in Pennsylvania burned this Saturday. Eleven people are dead, fifteen injured, and other bodies are believed trapped in the ruins. The hotel valued at about 200000 dollars.
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Pennsylvania
Tragic Pedestrian Death in Angae Parade Kensington
Juhi Mallow, 46, was struck and killed while returning home yesterday at Angae Parade in Kensington. Authorities say a vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the scene before investigation.
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Melbourne
Juhi Mallow
Atom
Angae Parade
Kensington
GOOD RACING AT GAWLER CHIEF EVENT WON BY JANOMAGNE
Gawler's picturesque redcourse hosted a summer meeting with top odds and strong bets. Janomagne won the main Summer Handicap by a half neck over Ella Simon, Eringa close, as crowd favourites featured in a day of high payouts and record tote investments.
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Gawter
Baterdar
Danomegas
Trisip
Avery
Sealied
Thateest
Forston
Totalisator
Oranias
Dale
Pistol Barrel
Hurdies
Eringa
Janomagne
Amtooma
Cadelga
Ella Simon
Elle Simon
Janemagne
Tharcool
Decorum
Weller
Rakworth
Forglen
Moonee Valley Rages The Night Pall Again
Racing report from Moonee Valley lists betting odds and results for horses including Pindarus Piodaran and You Princess. Warnings of nerves, paced finishes, and multiple placings show close competition and varied returns on bets across the card.
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Moonee Valley
British Coal Strike Threat Said By Officials
Reuters report notes FEDenr mas and Mir J. Cook secretary of the Min ers warn that if Messrs Churchill backs the coal owners policy for lower wages and longer hours a conflict is likely.
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Reuter
Mir J. Cook
Messrs Churchill
Engineer Francis King Scalded at Flemington Abattoirs
Francis King aged 33, an engineer at Flemington abattoirs, fell into a vat of four hot water and was immersed to the neck. He received severe scalding and is in critical condition.
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Melbourne
Francis King
Flemington
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