England and Victoria Test Match at Melbourne
English and Victorian players clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in heavy weather. Victoria were all out for 172 in reply to England who posted 326 and 338 in successive innings. Notable names include Healy, Woodford, Laver, Trott, Barnes, Blythe, Carroll, and Delves as key contributors across both sides. The match featured slow play, strategic declarations, and a late English second-innings surge to set up a strong position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Woodfet
Healy
Barnes
Spenine Myer
Woodford
Ty Lones
Eoial Wan
England
Guem
Delves
Trott
L. Hotchings
Parrott
Haailét
Wry
Laver S.esccsees
Laver Joecass N
Vaughan
Bayer Y
Pry
Delve
Troll Gundries
Torah
Fall of Wickela
Nowling Analysia
Laver
Hualite
Carroll
Cpure
Fry
Pirat
Blythe
Yaneban
Marne Healr
Guns
Pane
Barnes Brs
Craeford
Barnes Rub
Jim
Hardsted
Barnes Haanthrow
Darmee L. Boeire
Hattie
Birthe Womiford
Sunape Cossecsescsgeeene
Ramivaie
Barves
Biythead
Cramford
Hobbs
Jane
Fe Hager
le Hutchings
Hartigan's Availability in Fourth Test in Doubt
Mr WP McElhone the secretary of control received messages clearing doubt over Hartigan's participation in the fourth test between England and Australia at Melbourne on Friday. The Queenslander wired that business will prevent him from playing or that he will be available for the next test at Sydney. The Australian team is now likely to be the same as Adelaide with Green replacing Far ura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WP McElhone
An of Control
Ames
Reat
Hartiganing
England
Australia
Melbourne
Syanex
Walloon Run Club Meeting Draws Visitors and News
The Wallon Run Club held an afternoon show meeting in Wollongong with ideal weather and well kept grounds. Special trains brought visitors from Spain and nearby areas while wagering favored a close finish. Additional notes covered local racing at Kempsey and a forthcoming event in Lithgow district with postrace mentions of stewards and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollongong
Wallonrune Jonker Club
Earellent
Spaney
Rewaita
Matoes Wreter
Rosebank
Mamata
Pippin
Set
Beowes
Wake
Laws Chance
Nampy
Merviieet
Narbor Laas
Too Hine
Lady Bal
Imls Stowe
Nanderra Stare
MANOR
Kempsey
Oat
Ham
Fie
Lair
Ortee
Tour
New Zealand Rugby Tour to Britain and Australia Planned
The New South Wales Rugby Union received a cable from secretary W W Hilton inviting a New Zealand team to tour Great Britain this year. A 38 match programme is proposed with England Ireland Wales and France among opponents, plus potential games in Canada and the United States on the return journey. The NSW union council has accepted NZU terms for a Sydney visit next season with dates to be arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magby
Tom
New South Wales
Orriain
W. W. Hil
N.8sw
Dispatched & Cablegram
Great Britain
Union i
England
Ireland
Wales
Seeland
France
Canada
United States
New South Wales Rugby ‘Union
New Zealand
Sydney
Local Sporting Notes and Meetings Across Regions
Reports from Wee Waa to Bathurst cover horse racing stalls, trainer shifts, and auctions. Andrew Hamilton became Jockey Club president, Easter Monday meetings planned, and notable trotting bids at Inglis Buzaar. Track events in North Sydney and Bathurst feature record attempts, sprints, and minor heats with Crown Prince and Rebel Chris noted among casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mearrs
V_ White
Lewuka
Lochler
Voima
P. M
Andrew Hamilton
Me.j. Knight
Asuael
Inglis
Buzaar
Noble Wan
Ax Waa
Lillie Tieb
J. Hayden
Crown Prince
Hayden
Chris
North Sydney
Municipal Baths
Lavender Bay
Te Bathurst
Bathurst Baths
A. Hardwick
Sydney
Cecil Fealy
Bnee
C. Lawford
Symons
P. Mineban
Visec
Lenrit Shiny
HW. Anlesame
C. Uptola
Teese
Stephencon
Tser
M- Sullivan
Fase
L. Getichiey
Simans
J. Montanan
P Minenan
E. James
F. Williams
TF. Mason
Timber Yards Strike Ties Up Casual Labor in Sydney
A timber yard disruption near Elbrook Ridge revealed ongoing casual labor unrest as workers seek higher wages. Mariners report wage talk stalled with bids from £1 to £1 3s weekly and pay per yard. Stevedores offer 18½d per hour, but men refuse until an agreement with all employers is reached. Pickets at yards, 2n excer on duty, and union delegates meeting at Timber Merchants Association show parties split. The Arbitration Court award remains in force, guiding casual labor pay and conditions, with threats of wider action if terms fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umber Yarde
Elbok
Ratns Baghia
UU Mens Non
Bydney
Ope
Abi
Aso
Tne
E. Walker
Tewaa
Cazual Tabor
Lakea
Sitka
Kelynack
Don Mage
Manuel
Tam
Tram
Alfred Tone
van Enders
Jess
Tomas
Pethaye
Juden Hesdan
Earl of Ning
Dudley
Calltedon
Federation
Marnin
Moruya Grounding Reported Near Sydney Bin
A garbled telegraph note reports Moruya wreck near Sydney with Crewing and steamer details unclear. The line mentions unloading and a sale or voyage to occur soon, with references to officers and a timetable around a coming day.
Newcastle Coal Trouble Breaks Amid Court Sitdown
Special Mining Court resumes as Dudley Colliery strike persists. Judge Merion and expert members hear Kezynack urge swift action while Miners Federation resists coercion and asks for relief measures. Court adjourns until tomorrow as tensions rise and authorities weigh next steps.
Mooltan Arrives with Large Passenger List for Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney
RMS Mooltan reaches Fremantle with passengers for Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney. The long list includes many surnames such as Coombs Paton Bennie Reynolds Jackson and several others, with women and children noted. The captain reports a cold voyage through the canal and rough weather after leaving Sydney, contrasting with the colder conditions earlier than the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
Tosday
M.S. Mooltan
London
Adelaide
Messrs
Smin
Holderness
Ng Coombs
Mostamies Coombs
Batts
Melbourne
Thomas
Facher
Dr Jackson
Johnstons
Heynolds
Scott
Trayne
Wilson
Miller
Bennie
Dhey
Paton
Gilt
Ebmore
Minter
Mesdames Young
Reynolds
Fowler
Thoden
Hedges
Misnee Hedges
M'Lawsle
Jackson
Linuker
Sydney
Liddell
Spencer
Osborne
Birch
Brown
Wyatt
Hanan
Bwitt
Dunlop
Rabertson
M’all
Fox
Rowse
Nathan
Robertson
Kershaw
Speecer
Millard
Infant
Gurse
L’ Birch
A. Birch
Wolff
Scot
Swa Fons
Town
Miswen Thompson
Campbell
Drattyn
Roberson
Oebarm
Rae Butebart
Wisweon
Heil
Swift
Waterson
Warren
New
Barton
Milaren
Kelso
Firehuit
Wateon
Cleeve
Marwellten
Tralia
Canal
Sucy
Mediterranean
Wireless Telegraphy MESSAGES TO NEW ZEALAND
Fragmentary report discusses wireless telegraphy links to New Zealand and related parliamentary and military concerns. References unclear names and places due to OCR errors but mentions authorities, routes, and potential utilization of telegrams and communications in connection with wartime efforts.
Weather Summary from Commonwealth Weather Bureau Report
The bulletin reports unsettled conditions across New South Wales and Queensland with approaching thundery winds. Victoria and Tasmania see cooler, showery spells with near normal highs, while South Australia stays steady with warm, windy spells. Reports cover rainfall totals in NSW coastal areas, reservoir levels, and drought-break indicators across towns including Manly Singleton Lithgow Singleton Windsor and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Weather Bureau
New Aorth
Wales
Queensland
Luewes
Alec
Victoria
Tasmania
South Australa
Kimberley
Crookhaven
Weolkovlma
New Bourn Wales
New South Wales
Hla
Cape Yawke
Cassidy
Katoomba
Kurrajone
Kiama
Lamson
Mainland Mount Victoria
Duty Increase Restricts Shipping Costs in Sydney Case
In Sydney District Court Judge Rogers heard a motion by Seney Hydraulic and General Engineering against Blackwood and Son over who pays the increased customs duty on Steven and Major’s patented covering nodelet. The plaintiffs seek 17 pounds 10s for the added 12 to 14 percent duty after Commonwealth action. The judge ruled the agreement covered delivery of goods and ordered the defendants to pay the increased duty amount claimed by the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Sydney
Seney Hydraulic and General Engineering Company
Atul
Blackwood and Son
Suseexstreet
Kydney
Plainilite
Steven
Major
Garland
Plainiltt Company
Brimendon
Muse Fowktsop Td Ash
Marland
Commonwealth
Amrnting
Tad
Ibn Litt
Sydney Wool Sales Today's Auctions
Sydney wool sales report chaotic catalog offerings at the Exchange Rowe agents including Mer y and Company Limited United and Company. Prices quoted for parcels with names obscured. Withdrawals were many though some offerings were well received with prices varying by lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Fragmentary English mails note from Bramley area report
A garbled OCR fragment records English mails with references to London and Bramham or Bramham area. It mentions January and a partial date, with unclear names and destinations. The passage is incomplete and cannot establish a coherent event or outcome.
Deceptive Rings In Pawnshop Case Reveals Complex Con
A Melbourne pawnshop case unravels as John Lawle and two others are implicated in a ring theft ring. The operation involved pawning and redeeming jewelry, with police tracing rings and chains to a suspect quartet. An assistant pawn broker testifies to the scheme and the value of the recovered items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lawle
Walser
Pep Bouma
Pietro Meamon
Ualur
Koumane
Aed
Lavin
Grorgratrest
Rowmans
Jeckela
Nual
Laule
Bentor
Henry Vayle
George-street
Koumidna
de Montie
Iss
WM. Hom
Margoewith
McParlane
Ecarat
Mappiport Yas Egrat
Src
Earai
Bork
Local Option Court Hearing on License Classifications
The Special Local Canton Court before Judge Lacknousr and colleagues examined license premises in Darlinghurst and surrounding electorates. The proceeding considered New South Wales local option, with votes from Darlinghurst Marrienville Middie Warbar Newtown Paddington Petersham Randwick Rector Rorstls Leonards Waverley Sale Janes Anundale Botany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Walee
Darlinghurst
Lacknousr
Monass
Sniirhery
Macfarlany
Sams
Darlinghural
Irbe Lelebhovat
Marrienville
Middie
Warbar
Newtown
Paddington
Petersham
Randwick
Rorstls
Water in Prospect Reservoir Gates Opened Amid Flow Delay
Sluice at Prospect Reservoir was opened Sunday to admit water from Crane Dam into the channel toward Prospect. The discharge did not yet alter reservoir levels noticeably, which are expected to drop slightly by morning and then rise as storage increases with continued inflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cawruut
Tyseren
Seopen
Late Shipping Arrivals and Coastal Movement in February
Shipping notices describe February arrivals from multiple ports including Port Macquarie and Fremantle. Details reference captains and ships, with noted routes toward Wellington and various Australian stations.
Market Report from London and Sydney Shares
The Share Market notes a London quote amid private cable chatter and Sydney bids with Broken Hill and Sulphide interests leading moves. Buyers push prices up while sellers retreat, with Australian Gaslight demand rising and a general tilt toward stronger market values in late trading.
The Koromiko's Mishap in Fremantle
Forward ship at the Aldo Company's protester Knromiko leaves Tavergont with cargo of Major Phosphales. It is now announced to be funded. The corgn will be lighted before the following 10 proceed to Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frfmantle
Towsday
Forrhota
Aldo Company
Tavergont
Sydney
Bankruptcy Court Entry Confused Law Terms
Fragmentary OCR notes describe bankruptcy court actions with names and places garbled. It mentions voluntary actions, employment phrases, and transfers involving entities in Paris and Naples, with references to collectors, proprietors, and a Fremier receiver, but details are unclear.
Reduction of Hotels and Aerial Reconnaissance Clarified
Fragmented OCR text references an extended battle and various figures and dates. It mentions hotels, battles, and committees with unclear names. The passage appears to recount events tied to regional politics, deployments, and scheduling, but specifics are obscured by garbled wording.
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Carrell
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Joma
Sondrirs
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Ail
Wirketa
Tor
Hartigan
Karmery
Lithgow
Hey
Narranders Pastors
Apriculteres
Asmocintisa
Musars
Gidham
G. Gow
A. Tamas
Agnes Em Settee
A. Bap Dex
A. MP Herman
Higgson
International Rugby
N.S.W
Moruya
Sydnar
Crockares
Ueal
Iin‘warra and Booth Casi Company
Wis
Nalaba
Tomarrow
Cereb
Newcastle
Stdge Heymon
Special
Merion
Porsyih
Peter Bowllog
Nga
Ketynack
Dunash
Lowi
Mr Lewis
Comarran
Lewis
Kolyzack
RMS
Mooltan
Bethea
Low Souls
Powerfel
Sainrauy
Min
Din Ware
Lie Creek
Tiver Rose If
Singleton
Turatay
Harley
Yala
Windsor
Tiraday
South Creek
Counoy
Cmmnoen
Rowe
Ab Dalew
Mery, and Company. Limited
Pados
Unigety and Company
RMA
Bramamtir
Local Option Court
Prospect Reservoir
TA Hee
Aernin
Rea
Capakny Mipitland
Waar
Parken
Commaus
aZetite Tar
Towerhul
Tre Wellington
Inunner
Soult
Sienara Pyrmanee
Tae Port Macquarie Wonenope
Tnt
Marsares
Reman Orrantel
Sa the
Thanil
MSR
Boo Jan
Tomas Uxtrestate
Castal
Adelante Apc
AWS
Nurih
Tachmeea
Hrandan
Spuines
Etatrmoe Ayers Kyngin
Trom
Ardoay
Leohee Jer Egemee Atomic
Ae Remit Panei Wurst
Aril Vie Vuleliber
Fempeoy Ehina
Toma
Cina
Ubourne
Movastin Astiteg Warerling Ebrury Caliatlar
Ann Dewey
Azza
Maloun
Aremantie
Tanea
Cave
Salah
Stoppupw
Las Waimas
Dalami
Are
Mega
Pete
Farmer's
Peter Apy
Market-Street Building
Business ‘Keystine A. Sticdesy
Amd
Stott & Hoare's Moorest, Business College
Syopneyi
Maulay
Hite Mh
Metiteh Fou
Burey
Broken Hill
Broken
Pal
North Broken Hilly
Adgaidaberg
Lie
Durer Baka
Feral
Sulbern
Newkonerary
Motbaurny
Adduiay
Commercial
Huser ‘Eanie
Trion Munk
Ialin
Am Allyagur
Palania Su- Fay Rotini
South Brockn
Juachinn North
Sale Wa
Broken HI South
Von
Netler
Maine
Manine Tver
Junction
Weal
Waly
Piwyda
Mount Molor
Smontets
Mank
Sears
Bernkeen
Hercule
Flinoofa
Hampton
de St. Peth
Ate
Brisels
SAS
Wunmaina
Tie Planck Manne
Havilan
Rance Mohtnor
Koromiko
Bankruptcy Court
Voluntart
Haury le Traveller
Warera
F. W. Boyd
Venilal Ssxignne
Bydocy
Paris
Bremes
Naples
Fremier
Newessie
Turing
Eye
Heros
Timans Moe
Hieewenee
Laney Mayan
Mtr
Bowen
Orian
Pascoe
George Tall Ann
Lane Cove
Reega Aieoma
Arthur Rickard and Co., Ltd
Wood Lad
Aks
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