Australia Third Toss Win Sets Up Leyton Test
Australian captain Woodfull opened with Ponsford as England faced Leyton in heavy rain and fading light at Leyton. The brisk start saw Woodfull and Ponsford build a battling stand before Nichols and Palmer struck, keeping Australia on edge in bleak, gusty conditions.
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Lee Hoenei
Essex County
Australis
W. J. Ponaford
A. Kippax
A. Patefax
Sheree A
A. Gulmore
D. B. Pope
Ainstralia
Ponsford
Leylon
England
Leyton
Woodfull
Noliges Amnouinoing
Nichols mm
Palmer
Dowler
Nichols
Wickel
Golishéa
Nichals
Wussel
Nic Hipkin
Cale TS
Australia
Weeme
Startling Allegations At Widow's Death
In Elrourne on Wednesday detectives opened an exhaustive inquiry into the death of Mrs Ellén SkiGsmore aged 68 buried last Saturday after a relative hinted poisoning.Police after the funeral noted the accusation of foul play and that the deceased was a widow with three children.
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Elrourne
Ellén SkiGsmore
Mrg
Skidmorg Alea
Grass Fires in States Epidemic Extends Damage
A United Service report from New York notes brush and grass fires sweeping suburban communities causing losses near 1,000,000 pounds. Sixty fires burn at once with several threatening whistle boiler plants. In Las Nosha about 1,300 people have been left homeless by the blaze.
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United Service
New York
Thestay
Wipbrlaut
la Noshua
King Visits Races First Time in Two Years
London reports the King attended the market races in a rare royal appearance marking his first visit in two years. The event occurred Tuesday and featured the King purchasing a ticket at Lords Hopewood’s stand, signaling continued support for United Services and public festivities.
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United Service
London
Hatewond
Unemployment Relief Tax Proposals Discussed in Victoria
Melbourne reports a compromise on unemployment relief taxes. A stamp tax of 6 80 per pound of wages and salaries would apply to earnings and a super tax on incomes. weekly earnings from 1 to 26 pounds face a stamp levy, while higher incomes pay up to five pounds. The plan aims for early passage with expected adoption by state authorities.
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Melbourne
Victorian” Governaien
Jocomes
Desperate mother murders seven children in poverty driven act
A distressed mother, Mrs Ottie Yelden, killed seven of her children after a history of abandonment and extreme poverty. Neighbors report a failed attempt to cover up the tragedy as she sought to sell papers to survive.
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Ertatya Dee Columbes Ofsay
Yases
Ottle Yelden
Mes Yolden
Sami
Mrg
Queenscliffe tragedy remanded to May 14 Melbourne
Fretenis Brockwell aged 24 faced murder charges in Melbourne for the killing of Horace Walpole, a motorist found shot on Queenscliff road. He was remanded after appearing on the preliminary charge and sent to hospital for bullet wound treatment, with further proceedings adjourned to May 14.
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Melbourne
Fretenis Brockwell
Geelong
Nourt Cealous
Horace Walpole
Walpole
Nistar
Gueensolk
mulMo
Brockwell
Arcestei
Fenlaye
Bed on Fire Ends Sister's Life at Parramatta
Miss Caroline Phillips awoke to screams and found her sister Georgina aged 86 in flames in their Parramatta home. Despite her efforts to rescue, Georgina died from the blaze and the fire is believed to have started from a candle igniting a mosquito net.
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Sydney
Wadnestow
Caroline Phillips
Parramatta
Georgina
Asai
Luxury car imported to Shanghai under Chiang Kai-shek orders
An American-ordered armored luxury automobile destined for Shanghai is described with bulletproof steel plating, extra seats and machine guns. The vehicle, valued at about 40,000 Halkwan, is part of General Chiang Kai-shek’s Nanking government program and will be delivered in pieces with military-grade enhancements for guards.
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Shanghai
Chiang Karate
Nanking
United State
SuilbAgh
Mussolini Libel Case Hears Adverse Witnesses
The Viennd oblu st hava been asker to decide whether the application concerns the Duce Mussolini and a libel suit. Ludwig Baber sues for alleged injurious remarks, with discussion of windings and remarks impacting the case. The court adjourned as it considered legal arguments and possible witnesses.
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Ludwig Baber
Menza “al Avitohimalgers
Vtessolini
Bern
Abelovis
Hunger Marchers invade House of Commons in unusual scene
Hunger marchers from United Servite staged a disruption at the House of Commons in London. Police arrested several after scuffles as demonstrators sought interviews with ministers during May Day celebrations. A sudden rush near the Commons entrance led to arrests and exit of the group.
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United Servite
Londen
Wenty Jeafers
acuiMle
Mining inquiry details new machinery at Chillagoe mine
In Brisbane on Wednesday evidence was given before the Royal Commission into the Mun yan and Chillagoe mines. Peter Goddard, former general manager of the Chillagoe State Sulpters, said Mr G Theodore Premier of Queensland instructed him to obtain a federator for the Mont Mulligan mine, costing at least £5,789, but it was never used and remained in its packaging.
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Brisbane
Royal Commission
Munyan
Chillagoe
Peter Goddard
Chillagoe State
G. Theodore
Pee-~mier
Queensland
Mont Mulligan
Preference Restored For Returned Soldiers In Australia
The Federal Government announced it would grant full preference to returned soldiers. Prime Minister Scullin said the aim was to protect the conditions of returned soldiers while opposing moves by the Opposition to debate the issue in the House of Representatives.
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Ganberra
House
of Representatives Touny
J.G Latham
Hou
Scullin
Wigin
Devastation in Burma Amid Deadly Quake Wave
Calcutta report details a devastating earthquake in Burma with hundreds dead and many injured. Destruction spans Pegu and Rangoon areas including pagodas, banks, and churches. temples and government offices suffer severe damage. relief efforts and curfews are noted amid the crisis.
Protest success cited by Col Dollman in South Australian case
In Adelaide on a Wednesday dispatch the surrender news of the Pads small government on vital issue was welcomed with pleasure. Col W Dollman, resident of the South Australian ranch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Temporial League, said the protest results and relief from further action appear achieved.
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Adelaide
Col. W. Dollman
Temporial League
More factories plan in Australia to beat tariff wall
London dispatch reports at least twelve British and continental firms intend to build factories in Australia to secure tariff-wall benefits. Twenty more firms are considering similar action as part of the push for domestic production.
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London
Ucsilay
Phelp
Australia
Australian Prices and Swedish Company in Australian Venture
A long excerpt discusses sugar at 2 shillings 6 pence per pound and possible Australian market moves. It mentions the Swedish company planning to invest £47,000,000 to establish two factories in Western Australia and New South Wales, with aims to start manufacture by year end and employ hundreds of Australians. The letter from Sydney references costs of goods, including iron ware, soap, candles, and sugar, and contains personal anecdotes about a writer seeking to secure legacy goods and noting hardships and career concerns.
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Melbourne
Australia
Vietocia
New South Wales
Sydney
New Soul
Wales
England
Ben
Fig
Speery
Goek Ai Ko
Karthyr
Bligh
New Zealand Coal Output Record Reported
The Minister of Mines announced a record coal output of 2,538,864 tons in 4029, attributed mainly to greater use of New Zealand coal for gas. The 1998 record addition reflects improvements in mining and supply, spotlighting the coal sector’s growth and energy role.
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Augeland
Wadmeday
Hay
New Zealand
Escape from gaol case in Melbourne ends in 42 months
William Emanuel Torch aged 46 who escaped from Ballon Gaol in April was sentenced to 42 months imprisonment. Rosch noted for appeal and granted.
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Melboqurne
William Emanuel Torch
Ballon
Egal Sendnement
Rosch
Mining for Gold Encouragement in Victoria Melequena Gala
Government unveils tax concessions to boost gold mining. Exemptions apply to dividends from mining companies in the state, aiming to attract investment and support prospecting. Authorities promise favorable terms and ongoing oversight to ensure value from the sector.
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Melequena
Gala
Vistorian
Bae
Jeases
Miss Amy Johnson Reaches Constantinople After Solo Flight
Miss Amy Johnson arrived in Constantinople this Tuesday evening after completing a solo flight. She plans to depart for Bagdad tomorrow morning, reporting a fresh and steady landing despite a swelling wind.
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United Serves
Constantinople
Amy Johnson
Bagdad
Miss Johnson
Chinese Man Refuses To Leave Burning Inghamn Premises
Fire at Casey Lie and Co Ltd in Inghamn destroys business property. An elderly Chinese man named Lin Lin and two men, Tallens, attempted to save belongings and alarmed others. The Chinese resident allegedly refused to evacuate, leading to a tense standoff before safety was secured. Debris later revealed charred remains amid the wreckage.
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Townsville
Wedndshiy
Casey
Lie and Ce, Ltd
Inghamn
Am-Linz
Josh Wis
Pesene-An Lin
Taistay
Béloom
Sedition in India disrupts train service across regions
Report from Calcutta notes police and military concentrate in two dayge force to calm mobs. Officials fired on by rioters after being pelted with stones. Indicated interference rises as trains like Howrah passenger services face signal stops and passenger removal attempts by crowds.
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United Service
Calcutta
Howrah
Petrol Tank Leak Delays Amy Johnson in Constantinople
Fragmentary telegrams from Constantinople indicate Amy Johnson reports a petrol tank leakage will take about an hour to repair. She hopes to pass Aleppo and reach Bagdad after repairs, sending the note to The Sun.
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Constantinople
Amy Johnson
Aly
Miners’ Decision Delays Newcastle Collieries Meeting
The Northern Collieries Association chair Mr C Mc Donald said after today’s owners and managers gathering that everything depends on the miners. The meeting adjourned to await miners' decision, with a conference of Judge delegates expected tomorrow to resume work.
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Newcastle
Wernesday
Northern Collieries Association
C. McDonald
Quieted Hindustan gathering amid clashes and arrests
A large festival crowd in Calcutta dispersed after police fired. several wounded and hospitalized. Section 144 banned gatherings of more than five. Gandhi associate Maliat Maliat described in healthful condition amid a security crackdown. Military guards man checkpoints as civil authorities close venues and seal the area.
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United
Servicey
Calcutta
M. Dulti-todiy
Fred
Pitty
Pintanary
Nese Belhi
Raibway Stalin
Maliat
Mip Gandhi
Helnig
Mystery Lights Off Cape Cleveland Baffle Officials
In Sydney a mystery over erratic light movements near Cape Cleveland off Townsville yesterday remains unsolved. Shipmen and Customs officers lean toward the theory that a diverging gunner caused the sightings, with no confirmed explanation yet.
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Sydney
Cape Cleveland
Townsville
Race for Childs Life Serum Carried By Plane
A dramatic wartime report describes serum delivery for a dying child. An air transport chain from Vienna to Bucharest faced delays but succeeded. The convoy included a motor transfer to Cairo express. the operation cost the father about 200 pounds.
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Oma
Fiedal
Vienna
Unday
Vite
Bucharest
Cairo
Darwin Disorder in Court Signals Red Scare Tension
Fragmented report traces protests and court actions tied to anti Communist demonstrations. Names Mahoney Wildle and others surface amid unemployment concerns and a workers union protest against parliamentary impersonation and labor suppression.
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Darwin
Mahoney
Masoney
J.D. .Wildle
Bom
North “Australien - Workers Union
Speoll-Vonstables
Franklin Street Murder Report Stirs Adelaide
Fragmentary Adelaide notice describes a Monday night shooting at Beef Nejolm on Franklin street. It mentions Herbert Haldon Teluy, a 35 year old laborer, being arrested on charges of conspiring with Edin Blan to commit theft in South Australia. Bland and Nejamny are referenced as involved in a shared Flinders street residence.
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Adelaide
Swith
Nejolm
Assyrien
Prankin Street
Herbert Haldon
Teluy
Edin Blan
Flinders Street
Crossing Fatality Involving Vehicle On Major Road
In AMLANYBOROUGH on Wednesday a motor vehicle collision resulted in a fatality. The victim, an elderly man aged 87, from Winleymore area, died instantly. Smythe, brother-in-law to the deceased, was reportedly injured in the second fatal accident at Vila spot in the past month.
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Amlanyborough
Whig Motor
Winleymore Evel -mess‘Og
Murwon-Preston
Smythe
Parliament to assemble on May 27 in Adelaide
Fragmented report notes Parliament will open on May 27 in Adelaide with the session to continue through November. A proclamation and broad access to the exbensive are mentioned, while council members are shown today amid talk of ongoing business.
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Adelaide
Parlieinini
Kalein
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