Death of Mr J B Davidson in London
Adelaide reports the sudden death of Mr J B Davidson while en route to England for the Empire Conference. A prominent Australian journalist, he helped found News Limited papers and launched an Adelaide afternoon paper. Family details include wife and brother Allan, with tributes from News Limited directors and colleagues.
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Adelaide
Nondas
England
Adewide
Davidson
Thaskoringa SlaPom
New Somihy Wales
Nilegal
Igta Loed Forrest
Western Austen
Ne Wat
Perl
Melbourne
Wargus
Aftar
Weekly Times
Fly Berald
Weekly Times, Ltd
Hawag
Borvier
Broken Hl
Dhs
Peeth
Adelante Weekly
Aftéendon Journal
Allan
London
Lim
South Australia
Meroh
Shea Mie Amily
Ove
News Limited
Davideon
Hin
Oyas
Allan Davidson
Nornan Davidson
Agante
Ap. T. A. Davidson
Directnrae
BL Glarkson
Svork
Aml
Akill
Cms
Hike L
Te Hnl
Pont Pirie
Rafe
Mr. Davidson
Fe Ehalrman Ff
Window Damage Reported in Adelaide Area
Windows of the home of two wharf workers were smashed by stones during the weekend in Adelaide. The incident followed reports of a small party of new wave youths chasing residents with several cases of stone-throwing around Pont Adelaide and West Feare.
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Adelaide
Montay
Snall
New On Wieveks
Golf: Woodroffe Triumphs In Tight Match
Keith Woodroffe wins a close golf match against Lookersy amid windy conditions and steady play. The report notes Woodroffe’s 47 on the back nine and 36 on the front, with detailed hole by hole progress and handicap adjustments, detailing rivals Impe t and Linpelt and upcoming Western meet.
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Lookelsys
Woodrate Tg
Hou
Landican -Linpeth
Nemo Tidle
Etter Rieras
Hig
Sim
Hee Wistell
Woodromte
Werotts
Elshith
Fatal game ends in child death by rifle
A report from Lincoln details a tragic incident where a young boy was killed during a game with his brother using a rifle. The article describes the boy’s play, a sudden fatal shot, and authorities’ statements. The scene occurred in a domestic setting, with investigators reviewing the events and safety concerns.
Miss Amy Johnson Copes With Repairs and England Departure
Miss Amy Johnson of Shisranes faces a busy day as repairs finished and a flight to England is accepted. Authorities note a mixed reception in Sydney where she prepares for departure aboard the Nalchepas on June 25.
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Shisrane
Amp Johnson
Afisys Johnson
Sydnay
Ailss Johnson
England
Sydney
Telegram to Premier from Brisbane Student
A telegram received today by the Hon. Ly J. Hin, Premier, from a Brisbane student expresses thanks and notes hope for the view before returning to England. The message was sent to the Premier via government channels last week.
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Adelaide
Monilay
Adwalde
Bngland
Ly J. Hin
Auha
Brisbane
Jm Ausisee
Melbourne Welcome for Miss Amy Johnson Sparks Debate
Melbourne hosts a Monday reception with inter-national religious ceremony plans for Miss Amy Johnson on June 15. The Lord Mayor and citizens' reception committee discussed attendance and arrangements, with the Catholic authorities and others to decide on controversial aspects.
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Amy Johnson
Melbourne
Ibo Shanam Ba
Amr Sig
Fire at Globe Picture Theatre in Sydney
A fire erupted at the Globe Picture Theatre in Sydney on Monday morning. The dress photo was wrecked, the screen burned, and cinematograph machinery damaged leaving 24,009 feet of film ruined before flames were brought under control. The cinema staff subdued the blaze.
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Sydney
Globe Picture Theatre
Phote
Dnesven
Violent Storm Hits Sydney Suburbs and Sea Craft
A violent storm causes damage across Sydney and surrounding suburbs. Coastal steamer cobalt and the ship Pender Hill were blown ashore at La Peoouss, while the Canberra bound steamer faced heavy seas and lost its wireless. Four men missing on the Mawkeebury River were rescued near Broken Day as small craft rode out the gale.
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Sydney
Memiay
Te Uuik Pender Hill
la Peoouss
Canberra
Melbourne
Mawkeebury
Youth Drowns Off Ship After Home Capsizes
Jauke James aged 16 a farm worker drowned yesterday when his home aboard the vessel Byongum Bride capsized after going over the side in rough seas near Murmillamean. The tragedy occurred during a passer outside event with the body recovered later. Authorities investigated the accident on the waterfront.
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Murmillamean
Jauke James
Miners Return as Northern Fields Resume Work
Wednesday reports from Newcastle and Aberdare show 16 collieries back in operation with about 1200 men employed. Across the northern coalfields 20 pits are working while others remain idle, and managers at Aberdare face tension over board authorizations amid ongoing efforts to restart output.
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Newcastle
Aberdare
Tren
Sydney
Peculiar Case of Sanity Involving Doctors and Mantle Makers
Melbourne court heard Jobin Fieran claim 3090 pounds against Doctors Forsyth Summons and Balas alleging they fraudulently certified insanity in June 1927 to detain him in hospital. He alleged negligent examinations by Forsyth and Summons and that Balas pressured sale of his business stake, leading to Fieran being sent to an asylum for three months. Case concluded.
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Melbourne
eMonday
Jobin Fierran
Swain-street
Fitz-sy
William Tretac
Juey Ufsis
R. L. Forsyth
Windsor Crescent
Surry Hills
Hedley Frank
Summons
Whitehorse Road
Mount’ Albert
Joseph, Balas
Smithstreet
Fitzroy
Plainttt
Bali
Fitaroy
Fionan
Moss
Jayth
Balaz Gat
Fienan
Balag
Balas
R. Menzies
K.C
Doe
Customs Revenue Report From Canberra
Customs revenue for May year shows totals of 22,5700 pounds, with 3,845 pounds 9 shillings for May. The figures outline revenue by category and comparator with prior periods, as recorded for the current year.
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Ranberra
Ots
Birthday Honors in Sydney likely list of residents
A garbled notice lists individuals connected to birthday honors in Sydney. Names include Sir Phily, Geary, Alexander Waplot, W. G. Laylee, Ashton, Ferguson and others, described with titles and roles in the British Empire context.
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Sydney
Fonday
de Seevernor
Sir Phily. Gana
Geary
Soutitutes
Achelor
Lfon
Alexahner Waplot
Gompanen
British Empire
W. G. Laylee
Sydoy
Air
Dubiznor
Ashton
Alombor Britis Biuptre
Ars
Bileswell
Imperia
Stevige Onder
de We Ferguson
Man of Many Runs Bradman Not Out at Lunch
Bradman reaches 156 not out as he and McCabe steadily advance Australia’s score. At lunch today with 4 wickets down for 435, the pair added 47 runs in 65 minutes to move to 282, improving a remarkable tally as the weather brightens and play resumes.
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United Servist
London
D. G. Breadman
S. Meckhe
Radman’ &T
Bradman
Australia
Hampshire
Maton
Saulhampton
Mho
Aviokot
Pai Dradinai
Newman
Houndaily
Kippax
Joe Pay
Redman
Minto Kennedy
Mean
Woodfull
Beglin
Newman Bea
L.bav
McCaie
Creese
Bradiini
Oatoslug
Lee
Mowmshire
Australia vs Hampshire Cricket Test Scorecard Summary
Fragmentary OCR shows Australia batting decline with Bradman out and Grimmett, Hornibrook dominant in bowling for Hampshire. Key figures include Kennedy 4 for 88 and Newman 4 for 80. Second innings details unclear. overall match state unresolved with Australia possibly leading or trailing based on partial totals.
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Bradman
Boyes
Fairfax
Wee Jy Boyes
Grimmen
Browaldfield
Llis i Kennedy
Hornibrook
Wall
Low
Boyer
Sundries
Wy Bowting
Kennedy
Man
Newman
Creess
Brown
Grimmett
and & Grimmett
Bewndes
Morni- Hook
Fattiax
Grmmett
Matt — Conte
Tennyson
Gaminait
Yameron
Grimmort
Herman
Adelaide meets late amid injured players and tribunal plan
In Adelaide the Porothalls game faced disruption as many players were injured and substitutions used. An independent tribunal was set for Thursday night to review the affair with chairmen named and officials to oversee the proceedings.
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Adelaide
Mandy
Wodged
Toshaston
Satuedas
AdMunin
Tad Racoverad
Abd Rasumag
Ater
My. TS. Omalloran
Vee Vlataman
Me. F.ilthouse
Ehaitman
Me. J.T. Weaits
Tibunal
Neotril
Case of J. S. Wade and league rule change discussed
The Adelmede Monta meeting addressed the case of J. S. Wade and a proposed amendment to league rules. It was decided to notify players if a game caused a disqualification and to require attendance, with Wade given opportunity to defend himself.
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Adelmde
Monta
Bill Nerwool
J.S. Wena
Il Elewranam
Port Adehilde
Sauty Mathoame
Oothaly League
Earlien
Hill
Yaohoarnd
TEST TRIAL. HOZES AND HAMMOND OUT.
Fragmented cricket score notes from a test trial listing dismissals and scores for Geary Robins and teammates. Includes Bates, Chapman, Hopwood, and Woolley with various cricketing actions and partial figures, reflecting a team lineup and players' performance.
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Geary
Robins
Stevens
C Chipman
Duleepainkt
Larwoodt
Wyatt
Nekworth
Y Geary
Wyelsad
Duckworth
Amd
Duckwarth
Hopwood
Chapman
Worthingtoo
Low
White
Tuickworth
Adam
Lark
Bunmries
Levere
Safes blown in Melbourne suburbs target theatres and station
Experts warn of a wave of safe blowing in Melbourne and suburbs. A half ton safe was moved from the Asia Theatre on Nicholson Street, containing £200. A safe at Pakenham Railway Station was also blown open, with about £50 stolen from the servants’ area.
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Melbquane
Aigeng
Melbourne
Asia
Nicuolsan
Tuelton
Iia Motor Gar
Pakenham
Dismissals in Islington Railways Service Forecast
Minister Denny announced this morning that hundreds of railway workers will be retrenched as Islington hearings proceed. The Railway Commission has begun investigations and promises rigorous action after a government crackdown. About 58 notices have been served with more dismissals likely, amid a projected £1,800,000 saving this year and next.
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A. Denny
Denny
Taffeays Commission
Deni
Pofepborough
Pont Pirie
Isington
Yvie
Express derailment reported in Paris amid rain
In Sunday reports from United Service, a derailment near Symites and Nour during a rainy spell caused an engine crash after traveling about 105 yards. Minister Pepinoth conducts an inquiry into the accident, with initial belief that a small artillery vehicle may have contributed. Eight detachments and eight others were killed or injured in the incident.
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United Service
PAIS
Paris Warseldes Exprese
Maneraus
Pepnoth
Amd
Arivok Wittel
Weekend Rains Hit Several Regions Worldwide
Widespread rains affected New South Wales, Queensland and Vectoria while weather unsettles South Australia as per meteorologist notes. Reports show Brisbane recording significant rainfall though other states saw mixed outcomes and forecasts remain unsettled with varying totals.
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Traorder
New Southialis
Quethaland
Vectoria
South Australia
Mie Winthon
Dilee
M.E.W
Brisbane
Wrecked Schooner Off Yslands In Night Collision
The schooner Joseph Sims was wrecked near Islands on hay night after striking a rock. Capt X and six crew survived. forty-five of the 200 aboard were saved.
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Lsungeston
Monitsy
Revere
Toseph Sims
ET N Dws
Yslands
Atone Doduy
Porness
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J. S. Wade
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