Canefields Vendetta and a Curious Commonwealth Match
A chaotic, scarcely readable page mixes colonial sugar politics with a Cambridge cricket report. It mentions Mr. Marin’s letter on British preference for Britons in sugar, the Queensland controversy, and a Cambridge match with United Services at Cambridge, detailing scores, dismissals, and weather interruptions. The sports section includes Killick, McCabe, Bradman, and Butterworth among others, with partial innings tallies and over-by-over notes amid rain delays.
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United Services
Gombridge
Owe Hunurea
Poupig Vawe
Tyr
Dune Ualus
Mmuiqn
Jamal Whuikes
Rain
Yuasa
Tye
Morgan
McGebe
Ouafela
McCabe
Buings
Killeke
Wallagali Soul Uot
Bot & Wickel
McChibe
Yngrlisis
Bradman
Butterworth
Killick
Sored
Bradman Witt
Steaned
Wall
Killicis
Wis
Champion distance running set new records at Stamford Bridge
United Serviced champions set a six mile time of 28 36 1 6 beating Alfred Brubbe's 29 mile mark. Lord Burghley clocked 120 yards in 14 44 seconds, while the Flying Finns and Thomson from Canada set international marks in a diverse track meet at Stamford Bridge.
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United
London
Stamford “ Bridge
Pave Nelemi
Alfrad
Bhrubb
Evcondi
Britain
Lord Burghley
Willin
Thomson
Ganadien
Wreck of Joseph Sims Court Inquiry Negligence Alleged
Melbourne court probes negligence in the May 1 1920 wreck of the auxiliary schooner Joseph Sims off Passage Island Bass Strait. Master Nell Peter Furness testified that engines were stopped after striking the reef and the vessel abandoned. Court reserved its decision.
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Melbourne
Joseph Sims
Isang
Bass Strait
Court of Marine Inquire
Nell Peter Furness
Maater
We- Vessel
Purness
Advertising Value Sparks Debate in Press Conference
London report notes Lord Ridell urges British mapmakers to advertise in dominions while acknowledging the prevalence of United States advertising abroad The discussion questions the importance of Empire Marketing and whether Britons should promote British goods across the empire to counter dominant U S messaging.
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London
Thuis
Dominions
Loni Riddell
Hev
United States
Mddell
Tennis player robbed in Caulfield home breakthrough
Police report a burglary at a Caulfield residence in Arcona Road where a tennis player, identified as Mr. John Glemenger, had valuables stolen including jewellery valued around £200 and cash reportedly £440/-. The incident occurred overnight with items removed from the house.
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Melbourne
e_noom
John ‘Glemenger
Cambridge Tour Night Under British Summer Skies
London reports a pleasant evening as Australian team members mingle with undergraduates along the River Cam. They enjoy punts, a choral display, and a Cambridge Footlight Theatre perfromance. McGann appears likely to bat in the Test while Harwood and Bockett face doubt.
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London
Coubridge
Deford
T Morgan
Gambridge
Cambridge
Yue
McGann
Harvrood
a'Bockett
Ratiaining
Giricla
Probable Test Side Adelaides Foreseeable Performance
Adelaide Tuesday reports forecast a probable Australian team selection for a match. Me she over Jackson is preferred, citing form and experience to bolster the batting lineup, with Walker expected to improve and contribute amid intercontinental play.
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Adelaide
Glow Hill
Toliiwws
Bomstard
Wondfutl
Gradaan
Richardson
Wall
Hornibrank
Fairfax
Kuypas
Avcxbe
Oldfeld
Grimmett
Jackson
Bowie
Cme
Uul - Tras
Walker
Tremendous Debt Reported for Commonwealth and States
Figures issued by the Commonwealth Bureau of Statistics show the combined Commonwealth and States debt at June 3, 1929, totaling 0,104,028 062 or £173 per head of population.
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Melbourne
Tuestas
Commonwealhy Bureau of Statistics
World Heavyweight Championship Boxing Card Details
United Service New York prepares for a heavyweights title bout with Sharkey versus Schumann in a reported championship setting. The event emphasizes the combatants strength and mental focus as they approach the ring, with notes on conditioning and readiness for the challenge ahead.
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United Service
New York
Sharkey
Abe Gly
Wal
Figat
Reduction of Costs at Broken Hill Mines
Melbourne reports an appeal by the chairman of Exobem Eff. Ply. Block 14 Company Ltd to cut costs to keep the mine operating. With 456 men employed, management warned that if prices do not improve or costs are not substantially reduced, the mine may close by June 20. Union leaders urged cooperation to lower expenses.
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Melbourne
Partiel Avoken
Ntdus
Exobem
Block 14 Company Ltd
Ates
Birkhedkst
Broken Hil
Bloheck
Adirectods von Gath
Thirteen Die In Dynamite Explosion At Detroit Water Works
A dynamite blast at a Detroit water works site 290 feet below the ground kills thirteen workers. The accident occurs as Talard gas ignites at the working face, trapping several men and triggering a collapse in a deep-under gas emplacement known as Spring Valley.
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Yvalcolver
Detroit Flyer
Potenssi¢N
Walecworks Socalled
Defence forces plan retRENCHMENT rationing of staff
Melbourne Tuesday reports that defence department proposals for rationing employment among the Australian Defence Forces have been completed and will be laid before the Federal Cabinet in Canberra for ratification. Brigadier General Nadds notes that permanent force members will take two months leave early, unpaid, starting July 3. The plan aims to retain 200 men who might otherwise be discharged.
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Melbourne
Hostis
Gabino Ab
Canberra
Nadds
Jeis
Scpmen
Hernk
Frederick Toone Dead at 62 in London
The obituary notes the death of Sir Frederick Charles Toone in London at age 62. A knight for his heroism, Toone formerly headed the English Test touring team to Australia across 1939 to 1921 and 1924 to 1928, with earlier days as a versatile athlete and captain in cricket and football.
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London
Frederick Charles Toone
Frederick Toone
Wa Australiy
Seyba
Tannelo Austrailens
Locomotive Drivers Wage Increase Clash in Melbourne Arbitration
In Melbourne on Tuesday a Federal arbitration hearing chaired by Drake-Brownian, controller of the South Australian Railways, opposed wage rise claims by locomotive drivers. He warned that high costs, falling freight and passenger traffic depress revenue, risking a deeper railway deficit. The court adjourned the hearing.
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Melbourne
Drake-Brovionan
South Australian Railways
Mr Goldbeck
Vaal
Uris-yaars
Doercais
Leartae
England Eases Faith in Experienced Test Players
The English selectors rely on seasoned Test cricketers for the team. Notable names include Hobbs, Rhodes, and Leveson-Gower, with Keane Kopins the young googly bowler who played five wickets for 79 runs against South Africa last season. Harold Larwood, Walter Hammond, Patsy Hendren, and Maurice Tate are also highlighted for form and past performances.
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Messrs
Leveson-Gower
Mann White
Hobbs
Rhodes
Teeind Keane Kopins
South Africa
Nive
Australia
Easton
Jack Hobbs
Surrey
Herbert Saillie
Yorkshire
Woodfull's
Tearm
Walter Hammond
Ff Fatsmas
England
Oxford University
Patsy” Hendren
Chapman
Robins
Middlesex
George Geary
Leicestershire
Geary
Maurice “Tain
Harold Larwood
Notts
Worcestershire
George Duckworth
Lancashire
Frank Woolley
Kent
Duleepsinhjr
Mc Leyland
Archo
Fitzroy Murder Probe Deepens As Clues Run Cold
Detectives probing the Fitzroy murder report no solid suspect as officials comb the underworld. The 70 year old Alfred Tashir was found slain in his shop after a Sunday morning incident amid ongoing inquiries into possible revenge killings and connections to a money dispute.
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Ambelbournd
Luesita
Plane crash tragedy claims Miss Charleson in Melbourne
In Melbourne yesterday an aircraft piloted by her brother crashed near Sineaton injuring Miss Kate Charleson who died in hospital today. Her brother Jack Charleson survived the crash.
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Melbourne
Tuestas
Kate Charleson
Sineaton
Jeck Charlecon
Norwegian Royalty Pledge Follows Crown History
A fragmented report notes Prince Olav and Princess Martha of Sweden, now linked to a Norwegian royal line. It mentions a daughter born within the Norwegian frontiers and references centuries of union with Denmark and Sweden, ending in 3503.
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United Service
OSL
Prince Olav
Prinmss Martha
Sweden
Pasat Schild
Denmark
Militia Strength Report From Australia and Territories
Fragmentary notice outlines militia strength by region with percentages and ages. Mentions Melbourne, New South Wales, Western Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, and other colonies. References a 72 percent establishment and aging figures for a listed member “Ebon ermine eats Who Wil be 48 years of age this year.”
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Melboupne
Tuviedas
Phasotal
Ebon Ermine
Wales
Western Australia
Queens
Fund
South Australia
Victoria
Tasmania
Railways Rationing Closes Large Workshops
Sydney reports rationing reduces work at carriage shops in Ayrleigh Newcastle and Ultde repair siding. Workers face four days pay loss as the second temporary shutdown this year under the rationing plan.
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Sydney
Ayeleigh
Newcastle
Two Men Die and One Injured in Roadside Crash
In Wallan area early Tuesday morning, RW Farsley a 29 year old man and Charles Doximan from Shepparton were struck by a passing motor car. Buckley a well known footfaller was injured. The driver said glare from the headlights prevented seeing the men.
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Melbourne
Wallan
Fair Jey
Charles Doximan
Shepparton
Bukeley
Fairsley
Mysterious Melbourne Fire Scrambles Police Probe
A mysterious blaze damaged the Imperial theater area in Melbourne causing extensive damage to nearby shops. Police investigate a reported motor noise heard near the scene before the fire broke out.
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Melbourne
Torstar Farls
Ospse Craigs
Imperial
Theales
Streal
Grave Offence and Cat-o-nine-tails Punishments
A 28 year old man named Veiled was sentenced to two years imprisonment and 10 strokes with the cat of nine tails for sexually assaulting a girl near Dulwich on April 2. Judge Parsdwsald Veitch presided. The report notes a pattern of youthful offenders receiving harsh penalties in the criminal calendar to deter future crimes.
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Adelaide
Tauiy
Thomas Robert
Sander
Natilude
Impristin
Dulwiel
Angus
Parsdwsald Veitch
Guimio
Sud
Murdered Journalist Lingle Attracts Chicago Gangs
Arthur Lingle, longtime Mic Vrinunos staffer and crime writer, was assassinated in Chicago amid gangland disputes. Police offer a £10,000 reward for tips leading to the capture of the killers as detectives intensify inquiries into the motive and suspects.
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P United Serie
Ciigato
Lingle
Mic Vrinunos
Tingle
Teibiina
Ilselvsnees
Partnty
Mondar
Chiles Press Club
Arthue
Espert
Iphe Otty
Frienne
Chicago
Arthur Lingle
John
Terbuns Bremuc
Ao Golye
Earohaly
AL M Mehigin Avenue
Parkeenadster
Oho
Ala
Jevitch
Man with Revolver Seized After Struggle at Police HQ
At Sydney police headquarters Asma demanded access, a struggle ensued with 28 officers present. Detectives disarmed him, seizing a revolver from his pocket. He was detained and later charged after giving a statement amid the tense confrontation.
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Sydney
Asma
Siber
Police
Childs
Notie Automatic
India Report Urges Progressive Realisation of Reform
An important report by the Statutory Commission submits a unanimous view from representatives of British India and Indian states. It calls for progressive realisation of reform, balanced with suppressive measures, and notes growing unity among Indian peoples despite ongoing social divisions. The report highlights hopes for improvements in education, women's advancement, and child marriage, while acknowledging challenges in a large diverse society.
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Uniead
Lomb
Thes Tolan
India
Pavlasiant
Aianis
Auissenhion
Sion Praxreaa
Sedition Among Tribesmen Reported Raids and Arrests
United Servier and GALGUTTA reports describe a raid by armed tribesmen on a Congress camp at Bandar ten miles from Ghital. Authorities freed thirty volunteers and noted revolutionary threats among villagers including plans tied to the Peshawar and Nowshera operations. Casualties alleged on both sides with multiple platoons and artillery involved, several killed and wounded, details unclear.
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Servier
Galgutta
Tursdey
Midnapore
Bevenllon
Bandar
Ghital
Vilagers
Peshawar
Pishavar Ani
Melbourne agitation prompts deputation to Chief Secretary
City business leaders and prominent residents travelled to brief the Chief Secretary, Mr F Pusinecline, on holiday reductions. The secretary expressed willingness to hear representations from organisations proposing cuts but cautioned that selecting a day to eliminate would provoke objections from a portion of the community.
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Melbourne
Hye
Feany
Eublic
Fpusinecline
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Singerary Trust
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Marina
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