Opening Pair Give England a Brilliant Start Air Mails Reorganisation
The Australian plan to reorganize internal services aims for rapid overseas mail reductions and swift internal links. It envisages abolishing certain surcharges on overseas routes, faster mail delivery between capital cities, and new air and sea services linking Brisbane, Sydney, Darwin, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Perth.
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Brisbane
Sydney
Lanesion
Ying Boat
Australia
Darewi
Adelaide
Artinide
Melbourne
Iran
Gelivelien
Partnership yields at Trent Bridge in opening Test
England open with Barnett and Hutton forging a 169 run stand to 228, the highest opening partnership since 1926 at the Oval. Barnett falls after lunch as Australia’s bowlers test the pitch while England press for a strong first-innings total amid changing weather and Bradman’s Australians preparing to bat.
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Trent Bridge
Barnetter
Hutton
England
Barnett
Australia
Hobha
Sutcliffe
the Oval
Mammond
Bradman
MiCormick
Pad Pleetwood-Smith
Mocane
Hasetl Inalin
Brown
Uhura Stip
Pingleton
O'Reilly
Aquare
McCor
Hoover
Cato
Toull
Oreilly
Fiat Oyer
Bmccormick Im- Joong
Ward
Hobbs
Bateliffe
Huon
O'Relly
Easton
Patamen
Openers Battle Australia England Test Debut At The Oval
The match features Australia and England with McCabe Barnett and Fleetwood-Smith delivering key scores while Ward O'Reilly battle through heavy bowling. McCormick's bowling steadies England as Barnett and Hutton threaten a large opening stand despite rain breaks and cloudy skies.
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Australia
England
D.G
Dradoux
W. E
Hammond A
Bingietn Wid
Edrich
WA Brom
Fiuiton
McCabe
EL Badcock
Barnett AL Mamet DLV
Wright BA
Berns
Ames KL McCormick E
Paypler
O'Melly
Verity
Fleetwood-Smith
K. R. Parnas
Ward
Sinisa
MG. Walle
N. W. D. Yardley
Joly
O'Reilly
Rubson
O'Reily
Century
Hutton
Hin
Pinglesomt
Empty Beer Bottle Trade At Darwin Lucrative
The Darwin bottle trade shows rising activity with a southern buyer arranging 982,000 bottles in recent months. A local trader has handled most negotiations, with the venture estimated at around £40,000 to date and plans for further purchases following a trip to Darwin.
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Darwin
Priday
Capitol Cafe and two shops gutted in Coolangatta blaze
A damaging fire in Coolangatta destroyed the upstairs of Capitol Cafe and two adjoining shops. Estimated loss reached £5700. Fire broke out in the upstairs rooms and spread quietly before volunteer brigades contained the flames. Occupants included T Bacon, K Laughn, and V Conaghan. Residents and surroundings affected.
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Coolangatta
Capitol Cafe
T. Bacon
Paker
K. Laughn
V. Conaghan
Fale Premins
Incomplete cricket match description with Barnett and Ward
Fragmentary report describes Barnett and McCormick in a long batting sequence with Ward involved. Scattered phrases mention boundaries, a pavilion, and a lunch interval while noting risky shots and running between wickets. The text is garbled and difficult to reconstruct full events or scores.
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McCormick
Barnet
Hition Square
Ward
Cour
Ative
Barnett Caver
McCorick
Tank Milked Townsville Bound After Errant Flight
The voyage to Townsville was strained as the steamship faced tank issues and a wounded crew member. A damaged front tank forced a backhaul stop at Cooktown, delaying progress. A medical escort tended a broken hand, with plans to continue toward Mackay, Brisbane, and finally Sydney by Sunday.
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Cooktown
Togram
Cook Town
New Guinea
Roaphal
Aviaccix
Higher Admission Charges for Picture Theatres
Melbourne reports indicate rising costs in the film industry as markets shrink and production costs rise. Germany bans foreign films amid tensions, with Japan and English-speaking nations likely to follow. The association discussed price hikes at its last meeting and a further session is planned with potential actions to come.
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Hon
Melbourne
Mnen
Germany
Uly
Japan
Eleanor Holm Divorced By Arthur Jarrett In Hollywood
Arthur Jarrett obtained a divorce from Eleanor Holm after she was selected as American team member for the last Olympic Games but was dismissed for visiting a ship’s bar en route to Europe. Jarrett testified that his wife’s romance with Broadway producer Billy Howe caused him constant embarrassment.
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Hollywood
Arthur Jarrett
Eleanor
Holm
Europe
Jarrett
Blg Howe
Broachway
Edrich and Hammond Lead Slow Test As England Stand Strong
England press in a tense first innings, Edrich advancing to 25 minutes for a score with 14 fours while Paynter and Hammond remain cautious. A steady partnership follows as McCormick and Prestwood-Smith exchange blows, and the scoreboard shows 100 in two hours while 105 more are added in the next two hours five minutes, with England in a formidable position though decisive advantage remains unforced.
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McCormick
Barnett
Barnet
Dataman
Ping
England
Edrich
O'Reilly
Paynter
Hammond
Mings
Flammond
Prestwood-Smith
Lunes
Lune
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Longve
Rome
Wales
Funy Sr
Poe
Barnes’ Berle
Warwick
McCormick Vlortwuud
Adorer—Icontinord
Canberra
Ministeer For Defence
Me. Tharby
Kepeesen
Comipanire
Hatton
Ishit Ovee
Urainnt Barnett
O Barnett
McCormici
Baynes
Alan Bo
Moweing
Barner
MuiLon
Barnelé
Ricky
Plemwoodssmith
Tanin
Uttiealy
Deily Straighd
Tour Arpett Broagat
Tess
Sarre Enna
Marnett
Bain
Barnett McCormick
Mamelt
Fingleton
Dewever Hutett
McCormisk
Winaien
Hilt
Tomrn
Woroate
Botaman Ali
Wld
Aula
Fleetwood
Smith
D'elny
Tml Ming
Ar- Hell
Fleetwood-Hmith
Barnell
W. R Hummoad
Glover
Capa
Sydney Aviatrix
Townsville
Byaney
Imerenst
Lt Sa
Eleanor Holm
Ing
Darnell
Met Hutton
Lise
Bavieh
Marmmuind
Tulal
Mor Meermien
McCabe Fleetwood-Smith
Wardry
Liberty
Price
Tara
Matera
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