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Wagga Wagga Express

Location

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1936

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England Faced Broad Australia Test Amid Rain Delays

At Sydney, England bat after winning toss, Hammond pounds toward a double century as Barnett, Leyland, and Ames contribute. McCormick and Ward pace the attack while O'Reilly stalls, but rain interrupts play after Australia fends off early pressure. Badcock misses time with fever, jeopardizing his participation.

Fortune Allen Sydney Cricket Ground Faer Barnett McCormick Sievera Fage Stevers Hammond O'Reilly Ward Sievers O'Reilly Chipperfield Sip Leyland MoCormick Sievers Sydney Amey England Ames Hamnoud Australia Popes Hobinson Jeg Hardstaff Fingleton Reilly Hardataff Chipperfel@d

Record of a rain interrupted cricket match with scores

The report details an innings with Hammonds 231 and Mackay style totals, noting wickets, bowlers McCormick Reilly Sievers Ward and others, rain delays, a long stoppage, and a draw at 6 for 426 with Hammond on 231 in a 40 minute spell. Attendance listed as 42,746 with takings £4,162.

Ans McCormick Sievers Ward Cr Reilly Chipperfield McCabe Bill Stewart Hammond

Bodyline Dominates London Press Conference

English papers show confidence as Hammond leads the hour in London. The event features his name prominently on indoor bills, amid strong rhetoric and a notable reference to the controversial term Bodyline.

London Hammond

Rival claims over security at Test match broadcast

The article reports that authorities raised hessian screens to stop unauthorised broadcasting and that the Cricket Association says they failed. It notes one station used a dressed man by the scoreboard and a telescope to read signals. A short wave wirelead set broadcast from the ground.

Rydney Ericket The Cricket Association

Edward's Farewell Speech Recording Policy

The News Chronicle reports that Edward's farewell broadcast faced recording refusals in England, as authorities declined permission to permanently reproduce such a departing monarch's farewell in every edition. The His Master's Voice Company usually records royal messages, but was not allowed to record this one.

London Edward America England News Chronicle

Passes In Dairying Section At Hawkesbury College

The report lists passes in the Dairying Section first and second year classes. Agriculture 1 shows CG Godden Tocumwal P Reynolds Cumnock Ferguson Albury. Agriculture 2 lists C Mort Leeton A Clough Wagga K Patterson Gerogery J Whitmill Naranderra.

Re-Trial Ordered in Melbourne Murder Case

The jury acquitted Geoffrey Davies, 32, cook, of murder in the shooting of James Edward Scriven during a hold up. They failed to agree on the other two accused William Cody, 24, laborer, and Rupert Davies, 19, storeman, and they were committed for re-trial.

Geoffrey Davies Cook James Edward Scriven William Cody Rupert Davies

Service notice on Mackay's sales and quality

Advertises Mackay's Shop commitment to customer satisfaction with new merchandise and high quality value. Highlights ongoing efforts to provide the best possible value and service in a pushy retail tone.

Notice & MacKay

Barnett Glass Rubber official moves to Sydney sports shop

Jack Crawford, long associated with Barnett Glass Rubber Co., will join the 8.W. Sports Store at Pace Sydney from January 1. Alan Kippax is part of the firm. The change promises Crawford more exhibition matches.

Jack Crawford Barnett Glass Rubber Co Aiart Pace Sydney Alan Kippax Isa Crawford

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