LAND OF RAIN CRICKET HELD UP IN FOURTH TEST
Drenching rain at Manchester halted the fourth Test for hours with inspections delaying play after lunch. Conditions left groundsmen battling water and sun breaks, while Australia contends with limited overs as play remains uncertain. First innings totals show Nolan top scoring and Wall taking five wickets as Australia trails.
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London Free Press Opinion Preview Signals Mixed Cricket Mood
In London a jumble of opinion snippets and headlines appears, citing The Star and The Daily News. Mentions cover England, Australia, and Bradman remarks, with references to weather and a curious note about a caught ball planted between two players during a Saturday match.
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London
England
Evening News
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Daily News
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Bradman
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Wall
Famous Golfer Duncan Watches Cricket in London
George Duncan, famed golfer, attends a Lord Stowton cricket match in London and expresses strong interest in Bradman and Grimmett. He offers to coach them in golf, while Bradman defeats Grimmett 6 1 at tennis on the same day, fueling talk of potential first class golfing collaboration.
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Wall's Success Applauded At Manchester Tour
Sunday at Manchester brought showers forcing Old Trafford to cover the wicket but by 2 am the weather cleared and Wall drew wide acclaim for his persistent effort during the tour.
Davis Cup France Retains Title Cochet Hero of Match
In a chaotic Davis Cup afternoon 1200 spectators witnessed France retain the Cup with Cochet delivering a standout performance in singles alongside strong support from Vann and Suny. A dramatic phase saw a player faint, police intervened, and the match was briefly suspended as tension peaked. Final scores reflected a tight contest with decisive late rallies.
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Second Edition One Hour's Play England
On Saturday five for 221 Leyland out to McCabe Tate Ponsford out to McCabe Peebles Richardson out to McCabe Nichols not out Duckworth not out Sundries total for 8 wickets Stumps 2 251
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Briton Wins as Sixty Planes Enter International Flight Event
In Berlin the event drew sixty aircraft with Briton securing a win amid Allied participation. German, French, and Spanish pilots competed, while dignitaries marked the anniversary amid mixed results and showcase flights across Europe.
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Sporting Notes Abandoned Meeting at Tattersalls Club
Harsh season struggles marked the Tattersalls Club meeting with the club feeling the pinch. Reported from Melbourne, the day featured mixed results as horses such as Bang Bang and Two Shot gelding impressed. Shooting Boy won the Hunt Cup, Montecatini and Abbeville progeny posted wins, and Dalrius led a tight finish in the Murray Bridge Cup context.
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Melbourne
Adelaide
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Murray Aing
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Bon Marco
Fitzroy Murder Trial Opens In Melbourne Court
Crowded Melbourne court hears Arthur Skeritt, 48, charged with murdering elderly Fitzroy resident John Mired Taylor after a June 6 assault at a shop. Prosecution links robbery and theft to the crime. witness Perry testifies Skeritt described the plan and admitting stealing nearly £300. Hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
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John Mired Taylor
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Fogbound Ferry In Sydney Harbor Stretches Passengers’ Night
Sydney Ferries Ltd reports eight hours of fog on Saturday night left 100 passengers aboard the Lane Cove ferry Lady Denman. Some did not reach home until 8 and 10 solock Sunday morning. Navigation in such conditions deemed a grave menace. captain chose what he believed the safest course for passenger safety.
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Sydney Harbor
Lane Cove
Shearing Proceeds After Strike Ends at Melbourne Sheds
The Melbourne branch of the Uragiers' Co operative Shearing Company Limited reports the strike ended. Mr L Wiseman says no extension of trouble is likely and an early start at Mores and Walget sheds is planned. Heaters are eager to work at the new rates.
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Melbourne
Uragiers’ Co-operative Shearing Company, Limited
L. Wiseman
Mores
Walget
Brakes Fail Car Plunges Into River
In Grafton a car carrying Rev. A Woodger and his wife plunged into 24 feet of water after brakes failed. Mrs Woodger leapt clear before impact. the minister, unable to swim, escaped after becoming trapped under the hood and fighting to the surface.
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Gaspire
Willful damage in Clovelly house attack
In Sydney on Monday 40 to 50 unemployed men went to a Clovelly house from which an unemployed man and his family had been ejected. They smashed furniture and windows and fled before police arrival. Several went to the Communist Art building in the city. After an hour of confrontation eleven men were arrested and charged with malicious damage.
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Sydney
Clovelly
Black Soup Kitchen Draws Picket Silence
An eight strong picket demonstrated outside a Salvation Army kitchen while about 490 hungry men entered or ignored slogans and were served breakfast, despite the protest.
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Salvation Army
Stoppage at Wien Station Protest over Saturday award
Forty shenters stopped work at Wien Station as a protest against the pew award, with summonses charging them with de Loultine 1aivie agreement and relocation to Coonamble.
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Coonamble
Death of Aged Man in Melbourne Under Suspected Foul Play
Melbourne report says Ben Howard, 70, died from skull fracture after head injuries from an assault. He was found in a lane and died at Geclone Hospital. Postmortem and police investigation ongoing.
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Ben Howard
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Totoetives
Missing Freighter Near Sumatra
Fragmentary wire service notes report a missing Dutch freighter near Sumatra. Seemingly damaged by engine trouble while in a tropical storm off the coast of Java, the vessel’s fate remains uncertain as SOS signals are reported.
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Monda
Sumatra
Java
Sydney Relief Work Opens with Thousand Men Employed
Sydney officials report no trouble as 1000 men begin work at Maroubra Station under the Government relief scheme. Militant efforts to impede tram crews were unsuccessful as workers commenced their shifts today amid the unemployment relief program.
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Maroubra
Senate Amendments Delay Arbitration Bill Debate
Melbourne report notes Mr Bugera and secretary M Duffy discussing changes to the Arbitration Bill. Consideration focused on removing compulsory union ballots and the Senate’s method for conciliation commissioners. Efforts planned to engage with federal minister.
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ACIP
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Disorders in Kerry and men at large
Disordered acts attributed to the Mob in North Kerry and beyond are investigated by police. Reports describe gunfire near houses, windows shot through, and telephone lines cut. No deaths or injuries confirmed, and no arrests reported yet.
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Sumtay
Sisten
North Kerry
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Nobally
Ant
Combatting Low Mood in United Service Report
The article notes a United Service New York Sunday report on Victor Corporation actions and staff mood. It suggests a link between low mood and payroll or wage factors and mentions planned daily production targets and payments.
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O'Dea Mounts Faulty Welter Show Steers Bets to Cervantes
In a muddled Welter event punters chased Cervantes after a chaotic scramble among horses Levantes Pitchurum Designer and others. Cervantes led from the start, never headed, while rivals bled momentum and confusion. Cervantes, with prior Melbourne Donald Cup form, finally found notable form under O'Dea’s guidance for the first time.
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Pitchurum
Ural Nealoner
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Dialeos
Criston
Woman Attacked and Shot in Sydney Home
Mrs Florenen Milard, aged about, was attacked by a man in the domestic dispute case. He smashed a window, fired two shots, one striking her head, leaving her in a serious condition. The assailant fled. a neighbor pursued but he escaped. Mrs Milard is mother to several children, the youngest a boy around three.
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Florenen Milard
Statvatioak
Wiloke
Chinese Communists Build A Well Equipped Army
The United Service notes a growing communist menace. In the Linghi and Juni provinces forces are said to coalesce and equip rapidly. Reports describe advancing units near Nuoenang and Kismasi with strong water defenses and ongoing evacuations of nationals to distant resorts as regional forces tighten defense.
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United Service Shangral
Thi Langsi
Juni
Nuoenang
Royital
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Kinkione
Amuriem
Seinbools
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Yo Nuies
Unusual drop in Pirie crime links to unemployment
In Pirie the crime rate has fallen amid unemployment, with fewer petty offences and vagrancy charges than expected. Residents note improved conditions, while police report steady concern over shelter for travelers. Unemployment has not worsened port Perry’s overall social climate, contrasting trends seen elsewhere.
Stricken Italy Earthquake Reasoned in Varied Theories
United Service reports Rome dispatch on the earthquake aftermath. Villages near the epicenter escaped while Apino and Acadia were almost wiped out. Explanations cite the Apennines groove, rock wedging, and a possible fiery explosion in Monte Vulture. Archbishop of Naples calls it a divine visitation provoking survivor anger. King Victor Emmanuel III visited sufferers and gave 1000 pounds in relief. Panic in Aiein as plaster fell from a church roof during a Thanksgiving service. several injured, one believed fatally crushed.
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Aiein
Search for Hook Noted in Remote Foothills Expedition
In Calcutta on Sunday the special committee reports natives found the missing man and guided the party toward remote foothills. The expedition then moved toward Twneh IV, with Malihéws departing Prome and reaching Rangoon around ten.
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Hoglish
Hs Emily
Twneh
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Rangoon
Yatal aescapes at Yatal Labor Prison
The Hon. Je Jelley, Chief Secretary, spoke this morning about recent escapes and attempted escapes at Yalata Labor Prison. He commented on the incidents and the broader implications for security and reforms.
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Adelaide
Je Jelley
Yalale Labor Prison
Woman Injured in Solomontown Sulky Collision
Mrs Knibbs driving a horse sulky on John street Solomontown collided with a motor car near York Road. She was thrown from the sulky with presumably serious injuries and admitted to Hort Pirie Hospital. The sulky was damaged and other occupants sustained minor injuries.
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