Australia Force Draw in First Test at Trent Bridge
Australia stalls for a draw in the first Test as Brown and Bradman build a stubborn partnership on a wearing pitch at Trent Bridge. Bradman hits his thirteenth Test century to extend records while Brown reaches a century before lunch, giving Australia hope of escaping with a draw. Brown 101 and Bradman 44 at tea steer a total of 199 for 3.
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Nottingham
Brown
Bradman
Australia
Trent Bridge
Hobbs
Verity
McCabe
Hassett
Cleas
Bradwan
Wright
McLabe
Howling
Eurich
Edrich
Breeg
Lea Splay Hassett
Compton
Silly
Paynter Helston
Bradysan
Shipper
Badcock
Total
Hani
Rahu
Bradman Leads Australia To 427 In Test Thriller
Australia tallies 427 with Bradman 144 not out as England faces 658 in first innings. Second Innings at New Plymouth shows weather disasters and wrecked homes across the Dominion. Bradman crafts thirteenth Test century amid cautious, steady scoring as Australia edges toward safety.
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Australia
Bradman
Auckland
Downey
Orang
Dergyville
Howe
Mont
Highlands
Howe Ear
New Plymouth
Wellington
Tye TaTrow
Wright
Harbor Ferry
Barnett
RNETT
Tite
Huet Ward
Sat Ul . Sandings
Woman Burned to Death in Cottage Fire
At 3am Maurice Brygel witnessed a cottage blaze and triggered a fire alarm. Thomas Howarth and Mrs Annie Edwards survived injury while Miss McDonald perished trapped inside as rescuers learned she had been left alone in the burning dwelling. A piece of burning timber injuring Brygel delayed evacuation.
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Maurice Brygel
Howarth
Brygel
Miss McDonald
Rebels Capture Castellon in Spanish Civil War
London reports Castellon seized by rebel forces with Galician corps entering at 7.165 p.m. to occupy the port and city center. Loyalist resistance fades as refugees flood through, while British and other ships face bombing and blockade debates in Parliament.
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London
Castellon
Valencia
Maced
Saragossa
Galician Army Corps
Madrid
Aranda
Chamberlain
Velonia
Franco
House of Commons
Britain
Admiralty
Spain
Caise
Gon
Germany
Dewith
Gen
America
Washington
Price of Butter Delaide Fixed at 1/44 per lb
The Butter Stabilisation Committee met today and decided to keep the wholesale price at 1/44 lb with 3d extra for prints. Last week butter rose by 1d in the eastern States, and a rise in South Australian price was considered.
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Delaide
Pilot Killed in Night Air Force Crash
Sgt D R Pomeroy died in a night air force crash with his body burned and battered. Aircraftsman I A Purdy of Manly survived but suffered severe facial hand and leg burns and was treated at Nepean District Hospital. The crash marks the twelfth air force fatality in two years, likely fueling calls for an investigation into the air force organization and equipment.
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D. R. Pomeroy
I. A. Purdy
Manly
Nepean
Air Force
Narrow escape under tram in North Adelaide
Mrs Vera Chase 41 of Buxton Street North Adelaide survived a tram collision at Colonel Light Gardens after alighting and being dragged by a car sandpipe. She was pinned beneath the tram for five minutes before helpers lifted it. She suffered lacerations shock and likely a broken left arm.
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Vera Chase
Buxton Street
North Adelaide
Colonel Light Gardens
Sievers Offered Pro Contract By North England League Team
Melbourne report says Maurice Sievers, former Australian cricketer, has received a professional offer from a North of England League team for next season. He is weighing the proposal but would prefer to stay in Victoria if equal opportunities are available.
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Melbourne
Atrials
Maurice Sievers
Nhat
Sievers
Victoria
Welcome Rain Brings Scattered Downpour Across Regions
Leaden skies gave a light fall during the day with heavier rain toward evening. Yesterday's max reached 57.8, min 43, and the day’s total rainfall measured 35 points at Pirie Post Office. Reports from Crystal Brook indicated ongoing rain at 3.29 pm, with rainfall affecting Flinders Rabee and areas south of Pirie.
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Pirie
Crystal Brook
Flinders Rabee
Airliner lands with treasure valued at thirty thousand pounds
A damaged report notes a flight to Sydney and Muscat with cargo estimated at £30,000. Names and places such as Newry Kalgoorlie and Sydney appear amid unclear phrases while the airliner Peagana is mentioned. The wire-like text remains incomplete but centers on a large gold shipment and an aerial transport event.
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Sydnev
Peagana
Muscat
Newry
Samy
Sivan
King Gustaf V to Celebrate Eightieth Birthday
From Herr C. 0. deCardel in Sydney The Recorder reports that King Gustaf V of Sweden will mark his eightieth birthday tomorrow. The king is described as doyen of monarchs and unusually democratic, a peace loving ruler who understands that peace requires readiness for war, noting Sweden’s defenses have been reinforced.
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Herr C
deCardel
Sweden
Sydney
the Recorder
Gustaf V
Gustaf
Attas
King’s Birthday Grant Adapts to Medical Research
The King, praised for promoting closer Scandiavian ties, will have a fund for medical research in infantile paralysis and rheumatic diseases. Swedes in Australia and New Zealand contributed £24, a notable response given small Swedish populations there. The Pirie Town Council pledged to support the project, with mayor W. H. Threadgold and councilmen backing the initiative.
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Eteorae
M. L. Beyer
Telowie
Pirie Hospital
Beyer
Nelshaby
W. H. Threadgold
Ald. Coffey
Davis
Howley
Ald
Berridge
Edstimte
Woman Found Dead as Man Charged with Murder in Christchurch
In Christchurch Police Court Eric Parks, 28, was charged with the murder of Frances Amelia Lee, a 44 year old farmer's housekeeper found dead in her bed on April 14. A sledgehammer and rings were involved, with ring returns and a dispute over gifts cited in testimony. Witnesses described seeing Parks at the doorway and leaving by motor car.
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Christchurch
Eric Parks
Frances Amelia Lee
Ill Sas Rouscherfer Tan Abevander
Furie
Eujoy
Hey Heath
Jew
Elise Fromees
Ana
Parks
Smith
Gee
Attempt to blow open safe ends in oxywelder's death
Melbourne Geelong report: Vincent Harvey a 33 year old oxywelder died after thieves attempting to cut a jammed safe triggered an accidental explosion. A warning note said hinges and bolts had been left charged. The blast hurled a door, damaged office furnishings, and a steel fragment penetrated Harvey's forehead.
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Melbourne
Tudsay
Polar Ice Works
Moorabool Street
Geelong
Vincent Harvey
Geelong West
Herhole Harvey
Hert Hoyle
Pany
William Hope
Victoria
Fast’ Brunswick
Harvey
Uition
Surprise challenger for Port Augusta mayoralty
Adelaide dispatch notes MR RICHES expresses surprise at political move by MR BEERWORTH who confirms he may stand for mayor of Port Augusta after long service. BEERWORTH recalls aiding RICHES and rejects any personal motive, saying his decision follows deputation requests. Both men argued friendship remains intact and emphasized civic duty over personal gain.
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Adelaide
Benworth
Port Auguste Cone
I. G Riches
IM. Beerworth
Riches
Mr. Beerworth
Beerworth
Port Augusta
Hickes
Newcastle
Stuart
Legislative Council
Long Delays At Pirie Crossing Prompt Complaint
At a Pirie Town Council meeting Dr Reid called for a motion urging the mayor to press railway authorities over long delays at the crossing. He noted awkward Hadlways Department positioning and new arrangements intensifying trouble, with trains blocking crossings for extended periods and workers fearing job loss. The mayor pledged further talks with railway officials.
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Pirie
Reid
Heid
Hadlways
Nigon
Cravaine
Dells
Beck
Goffey
Dr. Welds
Gr. Feld
Criminal Offence, Detective Details Crossroad Hospital Case
A detective recounts a complaint by a girl alleging she met a man at a Crossroad last Monday and was taken to Martini Hospital where Dr Gault Sister Pahl and the man operated. Witnesses discuss cautions, statements, police visits, and the involvement of Nurse Grigg and Mrs Pahl as the inquiry unfolds.
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Crossroad
Martini Hospital
Gault
Pahl
Phileax
Grigg
Mr. Philcox
Mies Kistris
Whitrod
Philcox
Millhouse
Wallere
Suring
Adelaide court hears witness in Gault case
Det Sgt Walters testified that Dr Arthur Gault of Unlegreed Lower Mitcham allegedly discussed patient care and time of examination with a hospital nurse. He described how the hospital Mary Pahl and Monica Grigg allegedly operated on a young woman to procure a result, with the trial proceeding as Crown witnesses testified.
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Adelaide
Arthur Gault
Unleg Reed
Lower Mitcham
Gault
George Walters
Adelaide Court
Sgt. Walters
Mary Pahl
Lambethwalk
King’s Park
Monica Grigg
Mackinnon Parade
Lower North Adelaide
Police party revisits hospital in alleged illegal operation case
Detec tives and policewomen escorted a girl to a hospital after she alleged an illegal operation was performed by Dr. Gault and others. The girl described being brought by a nurse, shown an operating room, and questioned about entries in the hospital register. Mrs Pahl denied knowledge of the events and suggested she sometimes aided patients with taxi fare. The doctor admitted wrongdoing but claimed other doctors also perform such acts. Continuous questioning occurred amid warnings of noncooperation.
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Set
Walters
Gault
Pahl
Hault
Rolagut
Lanley
Pahl Repli
Sla Nort Road
Prospect
Irl
Mr. Harford
Mr. Chamberlain
Det
Mys. Pahl
Publ
Wilters
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Sofleter
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H. S. Davis
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Carter
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P.M
R.A. Chamberlain
Crown Prosecutor
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