Third Test Match Set for Adelaide as England Aims to Break Slump
England and Australia prepare for the third test at Adelaide Oval, with weather hoped to remain fair. England, seeking a revival after recent failures, may reshuffle a few spots including possible changes to Jones and Hartigan. Selection will feature a long list of players from England and Australia as both teams aim to secure the decisive win.
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England
Australia
Adelaide
Aide Tas Woo
Adelaide Oval
Buline
Calusa
Atx
Tom
Jones
Wacrania
O'Coonor
Hartigan
Brisbane
M'Aliater
Rapsford
Ed Yees
Mal Wane Txame
V. Trumper
Ay Cotter
N.S. W
Carlee
N.S. Wo
Macartney
Meal
Mathter
WoWe Armstrong
JV. Saunders
Manaford
O'Connor
Queensland
RESULTS OF PREVIOUS TESTS AT ADELAIDE
England and Australia contests at Adelaide show multiple tests with decisive margins and centuries. Key performances include England’s innings win at Adelaide and Australia’s wins by large margins, with several players scoring centuries worth noting.
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Adelaide
Adelide
England
Australia
P. S. Mdonnell
Thor Barnes
English and Australian cricket match report with miscues
The article reviews a test clash noting multiple wickets and runs, with Australian batsmen surpassing and English bowlers under pressure. It highlights fielding errors, numerous catches, and leg before wicket appeals, detailing players like Jones Hardete Warren and Guan who struggled for runs and several bowlers and fielders who faltered.
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Merion
Australia
Jones
Hardete
Warren
Wares
Piahier
Blythe
Guan
Jess Thas
Humphries
Hutchings
Crawford
Young
Joes
Rhode
Hayes
Pune
Hobbs
Gunn
Fielder
Barnes
Hardstall
Rhodes Biyibe
Elea
Fane
Braund
Hardstaff
Hardstal
Hobe Ie
Ron
Rhodes
Toll Telephone System in NSW and Other States
A Evening News representative reports Deputy Postmaster General Young discussing the toll telephone system in use for months in New South Wales and other states. The system provides quicker service to toll subscribers, who average 17 to 18 calls daily, compared with six to seven calls for non toll users, with some high-usage customers exceeding 24 calls daily.
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Evening News
Arr
Young
New South Wales
Othe
Ade
Young Aia
Wilte
Labikinism in the Suburbs Riot at Bal Main Police Court
In a Bal main Police Court session, residents complain of young men hanging about corners causing annoyance. Attorneys challenge lack of evidence from complainants and question police actions, noting contradictions between constables and accused. The case highlights tensions between residents and police in suburb protection efforts.
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Balmain
Insecs
Mr. Tassos
Toll system gains subscribers and stable service notes
The switch from unmeasured to toll charging adds about 2000 new subscribers, bringing total toll subscribers in the state to about 7715. Officials report smooth toll call checks, daily transfers and new connections, and ample telephone supply despite a Melbourne fire.
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Mr. Young
Widh
Melbourne
New South Wales
Vic— Voria
Gadh
New Stamping Machine Patent by Ararat Official
Mr J G Berg post and telegraph master at Ararat Victoria recently patented am Lageaivas voting machine and secured a provisional patent for an automatic stamping packing device. The contrivance simplifies work by stamping and stamping the mail and preparing it for the sorter, easing postal department tasks. It is claimed suitable for all post offices and could be operated at low cost, with a push toward adoption by the Postal Department.
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J. G. Berg
Post and Telegraph
Ararat
Victoria
Tha Postal de Partemest
Redfern Petty Sessions Crime and Revenue Figures 1907
The Redfern Petty Sessions report shows war wages act cases and drunkenness enforcement, court summons and trial numbers, licenses, auctions, pawnbrokers, and other revenues. Total money received amounted to £390 with variations from previous years amid the small jurisdiction.
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Clert
Petty Sessions
Redfern
Redgrave
Rim 2
Ned
Geocoas
Petty Bearians
Runaway at Rozelle disrupts wedding procession
A wedding at St. Pauly Presbyterian Church Darling Street was interrupted when a wedding carriage skidded on a tramline after the coachman stopped for refreshments. The driver was thrown but unharmed, and the horses bolted toward White Bay before the bridal party switched to another vehicle.
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Rozelle
Hess
St. Pauly Presbyterian Church
Darling-street
Tse
White Bay
Targent
Chinese cabinet makers in Alexandria press Sunday work issue
Alexandria Council discusses unfair competition from Chinese cabinet makers in Alexandria with Australian traders. The Department of Labor and Industry explains no power to limit hours under the Factories and Shops Act. Investigation shows 24 Chinese workshops with about 141 workers. most work by piece or share system. Occasional Sunday shifts noted. council questions hours, overtime, and enforcement.
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Alexandria Council
Arow
Tovice
Alexandria
Department of Labor and Industry
Sal Wan
Counsell
Wad
Chines
Suspeector-General of Police
Mehr
Sz Gome
Waterline Council
Bevitarn Pelle
Wan waTk
Viait
Sungay
O'Trorden
Crown Bald
Sanday
Cauneil
Balmain riot case questioned by magistrate over witness bias
In North Sydney a magistrate examined a riot case in Balmain where two youths faced charges of riotous behavior on a Sunday. Police and defence witnesses conflicted, with Mr Isaacs noting many guilty individuals escape via friends. He warned officers and witnesses may be swayed by long service and reputation, urging the press to note the broader issue of larrikinism and public support for police.
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North Sydney
Mr. Isaacs
Balmain
Wien
Eridenen
Sauce
Isears
Groes
M'Leam
Baltouin
Prowlo Ot
Baleafer
Lar-kiniam
Sydney
Chaney
Mil
Air Imagin
Presa
Rising paper costs force many papers to raise prices
The article notes a broad rise in newspaper prices across US and Canadian papers due to dwindling wood pulp, with many titles increasing single copies from 24 to 1d or planning to do so. It cites the Detroit Free Press and others as examples and mentions the proposal to raise duties on wood pulp to curb consumption.
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Torna
United States
Nara Sepepent Weleeram
New York
Detroit Free Press
Detroit Oes
Enene Tee
Bas
Agi
Roosevalt
Iq Biaumoul
Magistrate Fines Larrikins For Offensive Language
At Central Police Court Mr. Smithers fined several larrikins five pounds or two months imprisonment for offensive language. The ages ranged from over sixty to eighteen. Defendants included John Crotty, 62, a dealer Roy Donate, 18, and Wilham King, a laborer. In every case there was no time given to pay.
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Smithers
Central Police Court
Bar Alrawly
John Crotty
Roy Donate
Two Military Funerals At Waverley Barracks
The last post marked two military funerals at Waverley Damstery. Corporal Simon M Lennan of the Royal Australian Artillery died of gas tritis on Tuesday and was carried to the grave on a gun carriage drawn by six horses. Colonel irying and Colonel Wallac C O BALA attended among many veterans. The absence of the RAABand led the Police Band to play the Paperas March. Bernard and Vincent, both noted, were interred in the same cemetery following hospital deaths.
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Widnes
Waverley Damstery
Simon M'Lennan
Royal Australian Artillery
Victoria Barracks
Irying
Gordon
Wallac C
Bernard
Vincent's Hospital
Shark Catching On The Sobraqn
In a murky account from the coast, local crews pursue dangerous shark activity near Sobraqn. Reports describe nets, lines, and regulatory actions as boats work to protect divers and fishermen while several bodies are feared lost to a man-eater.
Northern Territory exports and imports report for 1908
The Northern Territory notes 1908 statistics with imports around £74,589 and exports about £445,741, led by cattle £206,460 and tin £244,376. Declines appear in gold, copper, and silver due to mining slowdowns and the 1908 cessation of the Northern Territory Minime and Smelting Company. Pastoral goods like cattle and horses show continued value amid industry infancy.
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Northern Territory
Thermasp
Elop
Wolfram
Hest
Pearl Shell
Tortolam Wboll
Northern Territory Minime and Smelting Company
Becke la Mer Dan
Calpenes
Push Battle Stopped In Burlinson Sketch
Frank M Garry 17 and Bowling a named youth were charged with mildmannered disorderly conduct after a crowd gathered near Wentworth Park Burlinson Street Constables Hamilton and Oxley intervened arresting the two men Each was fined 30s or seven days imprisonment for the incident between Glebe and Ultimo adherents with sticks and stones observed by Constable Green.
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Frank M'Garry
Burlinson
Green
Burlinson-street
Wentworth Park
Giebe
Ultimo
Glebe
Witsen
Hamilton
Oxley
M’garry
Bowling
Paper Telephone Cables and Paper Rave Game
A garbled report discusses telephone cables and paper use, mentioning Mr Hangertsed and a naval provision. It notes federal treasurer provisions and Byron Giire Council with £700 rates and 41470 figures, all amid unclear phrases about a “paper” and a “rave game.”
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Byron Giire
Kensington Progress Association Report Delayed Printing
A garbled note from the Kensington Progress Association references an Evening News printing glitch and voter turnout concerns. It mentions Br. Baker, Mr. Rober, and Mr. Eyans Soy Perera as contesting candidates in the pending local matter.
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Kensington Progress Association
Robbery on Yachts Leads to Police Court Charge
A robbery at Rushutler’s Hay involved William Jones, 39, arrested after stealing blankets and clothing valued at £35 from M. Mosenthal of Hawthorn. Jones faced a Water Police Court remand with £80 bail set for the following Tuesday.
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Menecar
Maury
Bade
Aviedal
Amstabler Jarvis
Bobble
Wainelotnen
Pomcession
William Jonre
Water Polles
Wiler
Willam Jones
Ruaheutler
Eran
Dhove
M. Mosenthal
Hawthorn
Basewatse Tean
Storms batter North Queensland with flooding and damage
Reports from Brisbane indicate a heavy cyclone struck Port Douglas and Kuranda, causing damage and rising waters. Creeks near Culens overflowed, Presbyterian Creek flooded over rails, and the Rose River reached dangerous levels with the eastern watershed submerged.
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Brisbane
Hmac Agaty Fale
Calne
Na Fen
Port Douglas
Culens
Municipal Councils and Fire Brigades Report
A report from Alexandrina Council at the first meeting details expenditure for the year 1818. The Iron Nileates Board reference shows allocations: council expenditure up to £17401, with a 17M increase from £21,706 last year. Suburban councils’ allocations are outlined, plus fire station equipment, a new motor vehicle costing £14,000, hose supply of £1080, and related street funds.
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Alexandra Couns
Aldermen Taylor
Irn
Nvleates Board
Hnardy
Thors
LDA
Aschiel
Resignation Accepted by Peace Commission Leader
Mr TF O Arete of the Blue Mymers Gary Mina Lower Bucca resigns from the Commission of the Peace. Wie Stores Supply and Tellur Board accept the lander for jam second grade. Government asylums for the infirm of the Starmare Preserving Company Salle bury raed Rianmors at 218 per 1d.
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TF. O'Arete
Blue Mymers
Gary Mina
Lower
Bucca
Commission of the Peace
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