Stage Set For Second Test Match in Sydney
Marie Jean Kemp a 16 year old girl was shot dead at her Sackville North home near Windsor early today Allen Johnston aged 16 found wounded with a double barrel shotgun nearby He is hospitalized in Windsor in critical condition Police report a jealous dispute as the motive Kemp had told Mrs Younger life had been threatened and she defied a Christmas party invitation amid a dance dispute and quarrelling after the dances
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Sydney
Marie Jean Kemp
Sackville North
Windsor
Allen Johnston
Miss Kemp
Ralph Younger
Mrs. Younger
Flyers Reach Essendon After Brisbane to Adelaide Race
Twenty nine of thirty one entrants landed at Essendon amid a eastward storm that forced three pilots to ditch. Victories were split between Broadbent Tweddle Bennett as best arrivals while Miss I Pearce became the first woman to land at Essendon.
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Melbourne
Adelaide
Essendon
Cootamundra
Bonney
Plumridge
D. P. Pratt
Victoria
J. L. Seeth
South Australia
R. W. Grepler
P. Moore-McMahon
Benalla
P. Mulholland
Sydney
M. Broadbent
A. H. Tweddle
J. Bennett
Outback Children Visit Brisbane Views Of City Wonders
Tenement of BRISBANE story describes 15 children from St George district arriving by western mall train and marveling at the sea. Most have never seen the city before as part of the Bush Children's Health Scheme. Eight are orphans, six soldiers' orphans, with medical overhauls planned at Redcliffe and care at Sir Leslie Wilson Home.
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Brisbane
St. George
Western Mall
Redcliffe
Sir Leslie Wilson
Tragic shooting near Younger residence ends in death
A woman returning home at 2 a.m. told Mr and Mrs Younger her life was threatened. While she spoke, a shot fired from outside killed her as she held a lamp. A second victim, Johnston, was found with severe chest wounds on a passion fruit vine bed near the Younger home.
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Mrs. Younger
Johnston
Youngers
Aboriginal Wireless Links Reach Cape York Settlements
Government approves a wireless installation at Thursday Island to connect Aboriginal settlements along the east and west coasts of Cape York Peninsula and Torres Strait islands. Minister Hanlon says the system is urgently needed as only the monthly Melbjdir boat provided communications. Twelve sub stations will be set up with small transmitting and receiving sets at each settlement.
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Brisbane
Thursday
Thursday Island
Aboriginal Department
Cape York Peninsula
Torres
Home Affairs
E. M. Hanlon
Melbjdir
Whitewashing Darwin Station Dictums by Monospar Croydon designer
London and Darwin figures dispute the Air Board findings on the Monospar Croydon crash inquiry. Designer F P Grocombe says the investigation tends to whitewash the Darwin direction finding station while praising navigator H Wood and warning that bearing errors must not be tolerated. He notes the crew endangered themselves, claims compass errors were ignored, and criticizes reliance on supposed correct bearings.
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Darwin
Piight
Budean
Air Board
London
F. P. Grocombe
Associated Press
H. Wood
Infantile Paralysis Admissions Rise in Dunedin Area
Wellington reports 39 total infantile paralysis cases with new admissions at Dunedin hospital. The outbreak remains confined to Dunedin city and suburbs where children are barred from cinemas and discouraged from entering shops. Authorities note impact on Christmas shopping.
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Wellington
Dunedin
Toss Advantage Seen As Key In Aussies England Test
Sydney experts contend the toss will heavily influence the second Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Bradman and Allen await the decision as unsettled weather looms with possible thundershowers. England omit Worthington again, replacing him with a surprise selection and raising debate over fielding choices and gaps at sly leg.
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Sydney
Australia
England
Sydney Cricket Ground
Bradman
Allen
Loyalty to throne pledge from Australian leaders in Canberra
In Canberra the President of the Senate Senator Lynch and the Speaker Mr Bell pledged unwavering loyalty to King George VI on behalf of the Commonwealth Parliament. A Governor-General cablegram conveyed congratulations and recalled the King and Queen’s 1927 visit as Duke and Duchess of York, expressing hope for happiness, prosperity, and lasting world peace.
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Canberra
Senate
Senator Lynch
House of Representatives
Bell
George VI
Lord Gowrie
Duke and Duchess of York
Australian selection puzzles in run chase series
The report notes a struggling Brisbane batting with first innings out to the first ball and a 25 in the second. It discusses Bangladeshi style selectors favoring Hammond Leyland Ames Barnett Hardsteff and Fase with Allen, considers Fagg as opening, and suggests Fistiock may be England’s 12th man while Australia’s 12th man to be announced before the rose tomorrow likely Robinson O’Brien to open over Brown.
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Mond
Hammond
Leyland
Ames
Barnett
Hardsteff
Fase
Allen
Fagg
Fistiock
England
Australia
Robinson
O'Brien
Brown
Brisbane
Sievers
Three Year Wages Pact Approved by Scottish Miners
London reports the ballot of Scottish mineworkers on the employers' three years wage agreement. The tally shows votes for acceptance and votes against, with the final numbers not fully recorded in the fragment. The outcome determines whether miners accept the extended wage deal.
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London
Australia and England Teams Compiled for Sydney Test
The teams listed show Australia with Bradman captain and players including Fingleton O'Brien O'Reilly Oldfield and Ward against England led by Ames with Hammond Leyland and Sims. The Sydney Cricket Ground curator, W Stewart, faces disruption as ear preparation at the ground is hampered.
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Australia
Bradman
Mctabe
Fingleton
O'Brien
Chipperfield
Badcock
Slevers
Oldfield
O'Reilly
Ward
McCormick
Robinson
England
Ailen
Robins
Hammond
Leyland
Ames
Werby
Vote
Barnett
Wuerdstal
Sims
Fishlock
Sydney Cricket Ground
Arr
W. Stewart
NSW Police Administration Under Fire in Legislative Debate
A lively Sydney debate in the Legislative Assembly questioned police accountability after Justice Markell's report. Opposition Leader J T Lang demanded government control and ministerial responsibility, while Premier Stevens defended most officers as honorable. Critics cited Police Commissioner Mackay’s conduct. officials pledged action where needed as the debate adjourned.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
J. T. Lang
Mr. Mackey
Justice Markell
Laszarin
Labour
Marrickville
Mackay
Fidelity Bond Changes For 1937 Mower Dealers
In Brisbane on Thursday the new Auctioneers and Commission Agents Acts Amendment Act requires every person starting or renewing a 1937 business, including mower dealers and debt collectors, to lodge applications with the local court clerk fourteen days before the first sitting, with a fidelity bond or £500 from the State Insurance Commissioner. Applicants may instead deposit £500 with the Department of Justice accountant to be held as security. The Act, coming into force January 1, shifts licensing to the first court sitting between January 4 and 14, and those renewing old licences must apply for renewal. Failure to renew at the first court requires immediate cessation of business.
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Brisbane
Department of Justice
Bisham
Focal C
Wihnaister Ag Security
J. Mullony
Frst
You Big Mug disruption in Sydney Parliament
Sydney report of a man shouting at J T Lang during a discussion of the Starting Price Commission report. He was escorted out, later arrested and charged with indecent language, and fined £6 or 10 days’ imprisonment.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
J. T. Lang
Frice Commission
Commissioner of Police
Mr. Mackay
Lang
Parr
Parliament
Mr. Harnel
Macquarie Street
Kiernan
Phillipe Street
John Francis McCarthy
Central Police Court
Macquarie-street
Parliament House
J.T. Lang
Leng. McCarthy
Australia turns to film production with overseas releases
Canberra reports the Commonwealth Government, after failed ventures in shipping and hotels, is releasing two Commerce Department films abroad. Tight Lines showcases deep sea fishing while Golden Fleece promotes Australia’s wool wealth. Additional titles include Winter Thrills to Austria and This Australie shown in U S lectures.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Cinematographic
Commerce Department
Sweden
Denmark
United States
Australia
Emet Skadarsky
Mt. Kosciusko
Austria
Cecil Mann
Sydney Teachers’ College
Auctioneers and Commission Agents Act Tightens Licensing
The Minister stated that the Acts would be effectively administered and defaulters prosecuted. The Auctioneers and Commission Agents Act Amendment Act 1906 takes effect January 1, tightening licensing for auctioneers and commission agents and safeguarding money entrusted to licensees. Motor dealers and debt collectors are included under the Act.
Queensland and Victoria Face Bhe Meld Shield Test
Melbourne notes Queensland will be without W Brown due to a fractured injury while Victoria misses O'Brien who joined the Test squad at the last moment. Weather disrupted wicket prep and the outfield is heavy, with T Allen having scored a century.
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Melbourne
Queensland
Victoria
O'Brien
W. Brown
T.allen
Windsor-Simpson Film Edict Regulates Romance Subjects
A cinema studies memorandum bans Windsor-Simpson romance from songs or films directly or indirectly. In Cannes several ratepayers protest a bouquet sent to Mrs. Simpson, MBE. London reports Ernest Simpson has not left London and gave no press interview.
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Hollywood
Cannes
Simpson
London
Central News Agency
Ernest Simpson
Genoa
Queensland Team Confident for Match at Ipswich
The Queensland squad, including players from the northern districts, joined the rest of the side at Ipswich and showed great confidence in troubling the Victorians. The forecast for tomorrow calls for unsettled weather with possible showers and thunder.
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England
Ipswich
Queensland
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