Fifth Test Dragged as Geary Claims Test Record
Rain slowed Melbourne play as England triumphed over Australia in a tightly contested fifth test. Geary bowled a record number of overs and took five wickets for 105, while Grimmett and Hornibrook provided stubborn support for Australia. Bradman and Fairfax built a lengthy partnership before Bradman fell to Geary, with Australia ending the day at stumps on 132 for two after a start of 14 runs.
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Melbourne
G." Geary
C. Wo Gringinere
P. Hornibrook
England
G. Geary
Jardine
D.G Brotha
A. Fairfax
Wegmaday
Kolaine
Kunehy
P. Horalbroo
Australia
Geary
Oxenbaire Oldfield
Hovalbrook
Grimmett
Bradman
Fairfax
Agares
Wad
Sehen
Gary
Davy
Ais
Reister
Larwood
Ana Nig
Eas
Radland
Drewster
D. FR. Larding
Wall
Wad Oldfield
Asin Patel
Hobbs
Tarwond
S . Beury
Tang Niry
Gaorge Ditton
Ehosenhagen
Steamer Wrecked Near Bulloo Island On Yangtze River
A steamer from suanghal struck Bulloo Island at the Yangtze mouth during a northerly gale. Eighty crew were rescued by Pang, vesse Chiva and others. officers and 48 men remained aboard during the fight. The Giessen split in two. Casualties total unclear, with reports of Boer injuries so far.
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Suanghal
Aigssun
Bulloo Island
Yanglge
Thonghal
Pang
O Vesse
Chiva
Hinde
Balton
Giessen Brake
Mexico Revolution Quelled Claims Government Suspension
Ahernon service reports that the president declares the revolution crushed and the army recruiting suspended. Rebel General Simon Aguirre, a leader in Vera Cruz, was captured Monday and news states his role in the uprising.
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Aheron
Cenico City
Hae
Suramnet
Genera Simon Aguirre
Vera Graz
Solicitor in Trouble Charged with Drunkenness
Melbourne report says William George Manchester, a solicitor, was charged with drunkenness. At the Sir Wilda Court the magistrate heard the case after an arresting constable described Manchester as staggering on the footpath near St. Kilda, but the court discharged him.
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Melbourne
William George
Manchester
Will Lounkenness
Wilda
Thu
Tront
St. Kilda
Prince at Boxing Fashion Sparks Evening Style
A London boxing event at Queer Hall featured Prince of Wales remarks on shingled hats and fashion. The Prince observed the championship, congratulated prize recipients, and commented on the crowd’s mood and attire as winners were awarded.
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United Service
London
Prince of Wales
Lord Beborough
Hays
Queer's Hall
Belford
He. Rainagke
Unemployed Relief Concert Arranged by Town Committee
Mayor and Ladies Aid of the Unemployed Relief Committee laid plans for a concert at the Alhambra after evening church services. The programme will be presented to the people with all proceeds donated to relief. Mrs Russell and committee members received parcels of clothing from Messrs Giles Tulloch and Hamilton.
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Apter-Ghurgh
Alhambra
Russell
Melbourne murder prompts dawn shooting at Kent Street house
Police in Melbourne arrested 24 year old Dohi Tayeson Fisher on charges of killing Harald Laterinnalt and injuring a woman during an attack at a Kent Street dwelling. The incident began when a man fired during a domestic assault, wounding one man in the abdomen before fleeing with a baby. The victim’s widow reported prior threats and a protracted pattern of abuse.
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Melbourne
Tleip
Staime
Kent Street
Justine
Lane
Basbanii
Ani
Tintold
McDonald
Okoit Foolle
Washind
Dohi Tayeson
Fisher
Harald Laterinnalt
N'Edo
Pwllet
Murder Charge Shocks Household in Walbourne Case
In Walbourne a 13 year old boy named David Wilson is charged with murder of his father. The boy claims self defense after father threatened to kill the housekeeper with an axe and set a cable-bore device before the fatal confrontation. The incident occurred in the Olppstand under country, with a gun firing after a struggle at Beitquid.
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Walbourne
Wuilueadtay
Maying
David Wilson
Terten
Amd Alback
Guotaw Wilson
Inday
Mae
Wilson
Flollandly
Beil Istaight
Street Fatality in Adelaide After Bus Stop Collision
An Adelaide tramway passenger, Mr. Alfred Fowler aged about 60, died after stepping from a tram and being struck by a motor car driven by C. Haverland of North Adelaide near the Angie Highway corner. The driver attempted to avoid Fowler but collided, injuring him severely before he was taken to the Adelaide Hospital.
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Adelawe
Wednesder
Mtr
Alfred Fonster
Tramways Trust
Angie Highway
South Rond
Yelse
Fowvler
Meg Fowler
Greivz
A N A Conference Debate On Betting Odds Broadcast
At Healesville the Aus tralino N auvea Association debates a motion opposing betting odds broadcasts as a threat to society. The motion fails to gain support from a strong majority. A proposal to press the Federal Government for immigration limits is also defeated as the board contemplates next steps.
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Mulbourny
Australino-Nauvea" Association
Healesville
Vaith diMenilies
Assosiation
Stingld
Walder
East West Air Mail First Trip Details
A scrambled note describes the first trip of East West Air Mail on June 2 with plans for a limited route. It mentions service frequency, potential site delays, and possible adjustments based on business viability, reflecting early postal aviation uncertainty.
Whah Laborer Fined in Melbourne
A Melbourne laborer named James Connell, described as a harborer, was fined five dollars for alleged deviant behavior tied to a lorry incident. The report notes the date as Wednesday and mentions an unnamed local official, with details read from an OCR fragment.
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Melbourne
James * Connell
Iti Plinders Ostewe
Fire damages and losses in Mount My Rang and vicinity
A report details extensive fire damage across Mount My Rang and surrounding areas. The blaze destroyed stalls, machinery, and timber, with about 200 tons of wood burned and several buildings scorched. Losses are estimated around £25, with many structures and goods wrecked and livestock killed in the disaster.
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Adelaine
Sundusa
Salah
Soni
Holmes
Stirling
C. Ayemyer
Corey
Weaver
Untitled Bushfire Report From Mount Gamben District
Fragments describe a bushfire near Mount Gambler with mentions of wards and control efforts. Text is garbled but implies crews responded. several people affected and areas under threat or evacuation. Names and places are unclear due to OCR damage.
Gunmen Outspoken Minister Speech in Dublin
Dublin reports quote a minister condemning gunmen and voicing fear of violence. The speaker accuses rival groups of intimidation and calls for resisting intimidation from those who would cow authorities or citizens.
Seiler Heavy Losses and Fire Aftermath Across Regions
A chaotic disaster report details Seiler Heavy Losses and widespread damage in Melbourne and surrounding areas. It notes rent disputes, bailiffs, and union furniture seizures, with firestorms devastating forests, plantations, and homes. Losses may reach £20,000 to £70,000, while orchards and crops suffer heavy blows. Local investigations reference police, detectives, and court actions amid the widespread destruction.
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Melbourne
Prados Hall Council
Thale
Thabst Workers’ Union
Lodk
Vnion
Gillie Furniture
Howaye
Aimbersvorkerd
Hall Council
Bahor” Teadars
Sereny
Eehunga
Anot Wierite
Sir Dowales
Mavens
Harewood
Pinnish
Hever Abnl
Miles Sway
Kulijlo
Senaalioni
Sormesuh
Wickham
Geass Burt
Isyten
Sowimd
Nalman
Callie
Bla
Esal
Penrith inquest Hears Deaths of Mother and Two Children
In Penrith on Wednesday an inquest examined the deaths of Mrs Sarah Weyley and her two infants. The proceedings described a woman traveling with her children on a mall line when a fatal accident occurred. The jury returned a verdict of residents death by accident.
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Penrith
Sarah Weyley
Avis Vega
Informal Votes in Victoria Election Dispute
In Melbourne on Wednesday informal notes describe proceedings as candidates Misty Goiar Lortay Ale Tu and others faced petitions regarding a Victoria senate election. Judge Wat We notes indicate petitions urging admission were not marked correctly and papers were rejected or dismissed with costs.
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Misty Goiar
Messia_ Finitiny
Blageley
Laveson
Islliot
Cation Ilsla
Victoria
Ark
Wwe
Sucesse
Ul Costa
Sir George Wilkins Seeks Expanded Antarctic Posts
Sir George Wilkins, an explorer from United Belvica New York, arrived in New York and plans to return to Antarctica. He expresses strong belief in meteorological stations and hopes posts will be simplified there. He touts his work with architectural exploration and exchange, noting wireless innovation.
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United
Belvica
New York
Floating Messages on Beach Reported in Coastal Mystery
Lifesavers on the beach this morning found twin bodies containing messages claiming to be from crew members of a ship. The fragments mention the Anguill Marell and reference an incident at sea. Police are investigating the vessels and the legitimacy of the messages.
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Membira
Ste den
Labor Party Assembly Chooses Reforms On Tellers
In Sydney on a Wednesday Labor members approved a plan to stop appointing tellers in divisions and to refer all such duties to the central Assembly. The move signals a procedural reform within the party structure.
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Sydney
Labor Party
Labor
Shocking assault on young woman in West Pirie area
A brutal attack left a 12 year old girl severely injured and her face mutilated at a house in West Pirie. The assailant, later identified as Thomas Reyrapulos, reportedly attacked the victim with a knife before fleeing. Police arrested him at Ellenstraat and he awaits trial at the local court. Witnesses described a violent scene and the hospital reported the victim in serious condition.
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Etreal
Pott
Pipla West
Woamn
Alta
Colamon
Abts
Saishe Auri
Arestopylos
Anslewli
Fievell Street
Necori
Uts
Govesfimily
Massom
Wee S
Sas
Igcu
Lyl
Wdsstriaue Couditt
Aeddip Baste
Wardas
Imu
Ge Togsie
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