Lucky Chapman Wins Toss in Second Lord's Test
At Lord's the second Test began with fine weather and a good wicket. Chapman won the toss against Woodfull, England batted on a hard pitch as crowds gathered, with Bradman receiving a strong reception and Woolley anchoring the Australian innings before Hobbs fell cheaply and Woodfull led England.
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Woodfull
England
Lords
A. P. Chapman
WM. Woodfull
Hobbs
Chapman
Talkies
Woodhill
Chapmen
Wood
Duke of York
Bradman
Wall
Patriuy
Woolley
Fairfax
Alder
Sir Joseph Ward In Grave Condition In Wellington
Sir Joseph Ward remains in grave condition in Wellington after being named as Prime Minister of New Zealand. Reports indicate Sir Fosters We is in poor health, complicating the transition.
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Wellington
Fostpls
New Zealand
Rainbow Man matinee at AUSTRAL THEATRE
A matinee screening of The Rainbow Man features Budie Dowling in a tuneful tearful drama about non artful folk. The plot follows an out of work actor in New York who borrows a monkey’s hat to pay rent, earning a comic relief payoff amid rehearsal and romance.
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Budie — Dowlins
Hrontway
Wesist
Dreihrer
Dostinns
Simmi Hanley
Pawag
Eadie Dowling
Rainbow
Dowling
New York
Orma Grinder
Voor
Ant
Unemployment Deputation Presses Premier on Work Week
A Melbourne deputation, led by union figures including Cameron of the Wall Council, urged the Premier to drop the current sustenance scheme and provide a five day work week. They claimed 20,000 trades unionists and thousands of women were unemployed and demanded action. The Premier responsive, saying he would consider the representations.
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Melbourne
MF Opin
Cameron
Tendes Wall Council
Travk
Muriel Meaghey
Broken Hill Mines debate wage cuts and closures
Industrial leaders from Broken Hill Mines, Proprietary, Block 14, and Central Mines met to discuss a proposed wage reduction of 47.4 percent to preserve production as metal prices fall. The meeting planned a report to unions and a Friday spectator meeting. Some North Mine workers may be dismissed if rationing and two shifts end. British Mines closures threaten about 1,000 jobs, with up to 4,000 at risk overall.
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Brones Mil Frida
Thalie
Amy Lomurray
Aleouly
Defence Cuts Reply to Critics in Australia
Melbourne reports say the Minister for Defence, MP Green, affirmed government policy to reduce public spending on the Army and Navy. Potential early transfer of Tunleasm Colles radels academy in Sydney could save £20,000 yearly, with further economy from moving the Defence Secretariat from Victoria Barracks to the sunbroad property. Negotiations to merge naval colleges and Piladon Naval Base continued, with anticipated leasing of Jervis Bay Golf course. He rejected claims of inadequate defence funding and urged the Defence Council to recognize the plan as adequate for national safety.
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Melbourne
Brisas
Defence
Green
Tomay
Army
Wesmle
Colles” Radels
Sydney
Victoria Barrabhs
Jervis Bay
Jeve'ls
Austea
Crossing Collision Near Assembly Yards Injures Driver
A Peterborough railcar collided with a Venelsblestaden motor truck owned and driven by Mr. Palmy of 25 David Street near Elle Street station. One gear wheel broke. the driver was not injured. The Automobile Association arrived and towed the vehicle rear of the frame. The railcar sustained a fracture and a 30 minute delay occurred before it departed for the north.
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Peterborough
Elle Street
Venelsblestaden
Éalmy
Ciniin
David Street
Yeas
Pleves
Fockunarély
Wosnat
Brik Moosverien
Eure
British trade with Australia grows with improved market
London Friday reports Mr HL Setowall trade commissioner for Victoria and South Australia during a Bradford visit said Britain could sustain Belden manufacturers as markets expand. He noted Byers effort needed to bail up and predicted Australia would become a major market for British goods as conditions improve.
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Cenitra Sovtee
London
Priday
Setowall
Camunis
Siontr
Duke in Traffic Jam at Lords Collision Damages Car
London report says the Duke of York, arriving at Lord’s, rode through a traffic jam when a car chain collided with his carriage lightly damaging it. The incident occurred just before his arrival, with no serious injuries reported.
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London
Duke of York
Lords
Duke Son Upburk
Amy Johnson Arrives in Adelaide for South Australia Tour
Amy Johnson touched down at Wellington Lodge in a De Havilland Moth at 2 15 pm after flying nonstop from Nhill. About 200 onlookers witnessed the landing near Mrs MacFarlane’s homestead. She will stay tonight at the lodge and proceed to Morphettville racecourse tomorrow for celebrations and civic events including a reception at Town Mall.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Amy Johnson
Wellington Lodge
de Haviland
Amy
MacFarlane
Government House
Hore- Ruthven
Town Mall
Lord Lonsdale Dances Amidors in Olympia Event
A fragmentary London dispatch describes Lord Lonsdale judging Easter donkey ears at Olympia. Dylons leaned and kissed him as she enticed another lord to dance. Applause rose as he departed, with onlookers noting a festive scene and cigar moments.
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United Service
London
Gord Lonsdale
Olympia
Lord Lemsdata
Lord Lonsale
Tourist Trophy Races Triumph For British Machines
The Isle of Man event crowned British machines and tyres with record speeds across multiple classes. Tyrell Smith won the senior, breaking the 80 mph barrier, while G W Walker and D Simpson followed in a tight field. The Lightweight and Lightweight Classic saw fast runs, with records set for average speeds. Australian entrants Sinock and Williams again failed to place, and the dominance of British teams was underscored by repeated top finishes from seasoned TT riders.
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Man
England
Oumwies Road
Ghele Circus
Matey Byes
O. Tyrell Saba
Bartge
A T. Quthrie
S-Bun
UW. Johnston
U.K
Euprocho Jay-Bunlop
Barrow
Jay Linslop
Gales
WY. L. Handley
Whibworth-Duninsyet
G. W. Walk
Rudge - Whitworth - Dunlop
Dm. Simpson
Norton-Dunlop
Isle of Nia
Mand~ley
Eingland
Ane
Sincock
Stuart
Wilams
Explosion Blows Vessel to Pieces at Brockville
A dynamite transport vessel exploded near Brockville Ontario on a Thursday. Between 25 and BN lives are believed lost. The craft, aiding in blasting work, was carrying dynamite when lightning struck. Many crew slept in bunkers. The boat broke apart with debris scattered near the harbor.
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United Service
Brockville
Ont
Hazardous device plot shocks Calcutta officials
United Service reports in Calcutta on a dangerous plot against Europeans in Punjab state. A decoy room and a tilted wooden case could have caused a massive blast. Investigations link Dussemans outrages in Lahore in 1926 to a Moslem revolutionary’s confessions. Trial begins today as Punjab authorities declare Congress committees and local war councils dangerous.
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United Service
Calcutta
Punjab
St Cahore
Carter
CLD
Lahore
Congress
Wimbledon doubles title decided with surprises
In London's Wimbledon tournament Hepnah and Willan of Australia defeated Gibert and Wnik Wenbistt G 2 6 4. Crawford and Mann defeated Trover and Bardiar 6 3. The fresh field produced tight matches as pairs contested the doubles championship.
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United Services
London
Hepnah and
Willan
Sially
Gibert Wnik Wenbistt
Crawford
Mann
Rosh
Geynst Trover
Bardiar
Adelaide Market Prices For Fresh Produce
Commercial listing from Adelaide on Friday shows wholesale quotes for morning apples cooking 2/6 to 3/6 per case eating apples 6/, oranges vary 42 to 18/2, melons prices to 4275 mindaring, cabbage 6 per dozen, French beans 9 per dozen, sole and other items noted with limited clarity. Prices listed for various items with unit ranges.
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Adelaide
Mindaring
Tomreoss
E Hall
Feans
Produce and Poultry Market Quotations
Adelaide market report lists prices for buller chested hunter hens ducks and Chicago new makes. Bacon factory cured middles loins and rolls shown with varied pence values. Poultry items include roosters hens and fowls with listed prices. Potatoes and other farm products appear with unit quotations.
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Adelaide
A. W. Samford
Buller
Purmen
Metals markets report from Adelaide amid London quotes
Adelaide metal markets report shows London Metal Exchange quotations for copper and tin, with spot and forward prices and ingot bars listed. The fragmentary data mentions standard and silver-standard prices, with several figures in pounds and shillings and notes on forward and spot values.
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Adelaide
Metals* Association
London Metal Exchange
Reise
Southern Cross lands in New York after 1100 mile Atlantic flight
Kingsford Smith and crew arrive at Roosevelt Field New York after an 1100 mile crossing from Harbor Grace in 14 hours. A large crowd cheers as the Southern Cross completes the Atlantic leg with a dramatic landing and plans to proceed to Oakland in four days.
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Southern
Cross
New York
United Service
York
Atlantic
Roosevelt Field
Harbor Grace
Adelaide
Southern Cross
Boston
Harbor Grove
Kingsford Smith
Halfax
Hallfax
Liverpoo
Ayers
Kingsford Smith Andii
Roosevelt
Harbor
Grace Kingsford Smith
Oakland
Flying Days Over and Sir Keith Smith’s Aviation View
Sir Keith Smith discusses aviation's progress and public interest at Perth. He notes faster travel by air between Sydney and Brisbane, growth of aviation schools, and rising private operators. He mentions Vickers Ltd. as Australian representative and plans to fly back to the eastern states next week.
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Keiths Smith
Wits
Perth
Alriner
Vickers Liv
Keith
Auvlaide
Init
Mustafa
Mlnimian Rose
Tims
Australian Narionw Airways
Betwen Syd “S
Brisbavo
Melbourne
Kilzvorlie
Pertt
South Australy
West Sea
New South Wales
Cvap
Vickers Ltd
Sik Kei
Mg Tein
Sir Keith
Stes Nest
Kingsford Smith hailed as world’s premier pilot
Sydney reports on the celebrated aviator Charles Kingsford Smith, noted as the world’s premier pilot. The past three days boosted public acclaim as supporters urge knighthood while authorities consider a recommendation to the King amid celebratory cheers from the family and prominent figures.
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Sydney
Kingsford Smith
Ulm
Alderman Marks
Australia
Decrease in Pay At Islington Railway Workshops
A meeting of Islington railway workshops employees agreed to eight hours less pay weekly, rather than reduce one fifth of wages. The cut stems from a £180,000 shortfall in funds for workshop expenditures this year versus last, with £109,000 already spent. If eight hours are lost per worker, the scheme may be fully implemented, unless funds rise.
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Adelaide
Islington
Ins
Slington
Yallourn Strike Ends as Fitters Return to Work
The Yallourn dispute concludes with fitters resuming work after agreement under the Meter Trades award. The site will operate on a 48-hour week as conferences with the State Electricity Commission continue to settle outstanding issues.
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Mevsouice
Miers Ue
State’ Electrivity Commission
Despicable Fraud at Benevolent Society Case
Frederick William White, a laborer, was sentenced in Carlton Court for fraud against a benevolent society in Melbourne. He claimed marriage and six children to gain aid, while diverting sustenance and funds to farms and his own needs. Magistrates called his actions despicable and noted no circumstances in his favor.
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Benevolent Society
Melbourne
Frederick William White
Carlton Court
Andes
le Joulins
White
Erbeeries
Melbourne Man Found Unconscious After Poisoning Incident
In Melbourne Prillay Shre Courtner located on Swin don Road Oaktefeh was found semiconscious. He had facial injuries and other trauma and appeared to be suffering poisoning. He was taken to Melbourne Hospital where he died shortly after admission. A note mentions a possible fall from a bedroom window.
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Youns Mak
Melbourne
Prillay
Shre Courtner
Swin
Don Road
Oaktefeh
Ian Jane Alogside
Holle
Melbouvnd Hospital
Ailee
Ailee Noor
Melboune Cortes Pajaes
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