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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1924
Page
1
The Sydney Test saw Don Bradman era rival Wally Hobbs and Len Sutcliffe star as they chased history against Australia. Hobbs neared a record century to push England ahead in the long struggle with Australia, while Mailey and Mailey’s bowling pressed England’s innings.
The article notes W Hobbs achieving a three figure score in Melbourne during 1911 12 and becoming the leading three figure scorer surpassing Trumper and MacLaren. It cites past scores by Rhodes Trumper Hobbs and mentions records at Melbourne Adelaide and Lords.
A fragmentary note describes various animals observed near Taronga with hints of deer like figures and peculiar features. The text mentions predators and prey interactions and hints at a woodland setting with trees and possible sightings.
Fragmentary text notes a student leader resigning amid a murder case involving Sirdar. The readable bits suggest an investigation context with possible leadership fallout and school or campus involvement. Specific names, dates, and places are not clearly readable.
A fragmented item titled Evening News Motorist Guide references driving tips or listings. The readable text lacks clear details but indicates a guide section with dates and content related to road or vehicle topics.
A damaged OCR snippet from a Melbourne page shows garbled names and stray words. Readable items include scattered references to a march mortem and local personal notices. The fragmentary text lacks coherent events or clearly identifiable individuals.
The diary fragment outlines naval and diplomatic topics including US Navy matters, coalition coordination, and proposed conferences. It references Italian, British, Australian, and Napier related figures, plus notes on marketing and memorandum approvals within wartime allied planning.
A garbled OCR fragment shows scattered words and nonsensical phrases lacking clear names places dates or events. No coherent news item or identifiable entities are present to summarize.
A narrow escape occurred when a collision risk on Pitt Street was avoided by inches as a horse drawn vehicle veered past a group of bystanders. The incident caused damage to a barrier and drew a crowd shocked by the near catastrophe. William Noeman Hennett, 71, appeared in Central Court charged with attempted battery related to an electric device, with property worth a specified sum involved.
The readable OCR fragment references a local notice with scattered terms including meeting and place hints. No clear event or names emerge, but the fragment suggests a public or official notice snippet from a newspaper page.
Fragmented text outlines ambitions for aviation or naval venture in Canterbury with references to water measures, military interests, and trade aims. Mentions ranges of yards, materials, and preservation efforts tied to wartime posture and potential American travel or navigation alignment.
Anthony Hordern and Sons Limited reports on Bach Riel Mill operations in Melbourne. Details of production, potential investments, and city planning implications are discussed.
An old advertisement notes Lewis's Ltd at Pitt Street corner Strand Arcade and King Street near Mill and George Streets, promoting perfumery products.
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