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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1938
Page
5
Australia’s late innings collapse in Manchester sees misfired attempts by Mameth and Barnett as Illipaan andWaite struggle against Waite and Mutter. Hakorday’s bowling pace and Phillipson’s fielding shape a damp, cagey finish with brief scoring and jitters at the end.
An interview on June 11 discussed Fingleton not reporting to Beard. Sources note he was unaware of being interviewed. The report details bowling, fielding, and innings highlights with McCormick and Paynter contributing. 9900 spectators attended after lunch as play paused briefly for an injury.
In a chaotic overlong report, White dominates with aggressive drives as Oldfield reaches century in a brisk 7 minutes while Chipperfield and McCormick contribute. The text details several fielding errors and timed deliveries, with Waite and Dorminck bowling tightly. The scoreline hints at a tense pursuit, with key dismissals of Oldfield and Nutier shaping the final tally.
Reports from New York and Darwin detail a catastrophic derailment of the Olympian trans continental train after a bridge collapse near Salt Fuster Creek. Sixty seven passengers were killed or submerged, with many bodies unidentifiable. Rescue boats evacuated the injured as survivors crawled from wreckage.
In Canberra the House of Representatives considers amending the Representation Act as population trends drive future seats. Interior Minister McEwen notes New South Wales and Queensland may gain representation while Victoria risks loss. The bill delays the enumeration date and shifts to census dates for determining state member counts.
London Sunday reports Mr and Mrs Belden honeymooning after a romance born from a French radio broadcast five years ago. Mrs Belden plans to join Australis Broadcasting Commission. The couple, charmed by Mlle Brieuc’s voice, crossed continents by rail and sea covering about 300000 miles as they reunited after years apart.
An incomplete wartime? note indicates a Darwin arrival around 7 pm after a long flight from Brisbane with a north-westerly wind. Officials describe changes to service timing and machine performance, but the text is garbled and lacks clear facts or named individuals.
London writers favor England selection for the Test series after Trent Bridge performances. praise for Wellard Verity and the pace attack, critique Leyland omission, debate on Bradman comparison, and hope for an Ashes bid amid weather and wicket conditions.
The Toowoomba City Council formed a committee of the whole to discuss events for the centenary of the Darling Downs. The committee authorized Mayor Ald. J. D. Amand to call a meeting at a convenient date to take preliminary steps for the celebration.
London reports from Barcelona that rebel forces claim three raidings on the city injuring civilians and causing fires. Casualties include several killed and four wounded. ships and harbor targets subjected to bombardment and submarine watch noted. Madrid and Valencia contacts indicate ongoing rebel operations with stores of contraband reportedly seized and rail lines disrupted.
BRISBANE Monday report states Mr. Alan Cooper escaped critical injury after a collision between a motor car and a train on Saturday night. He is reasonably comfortable and not severely injured, according to medical officials.
A fragmented seed advertisement lists wheat varieties and sowing guidance for seasonable farming. It mentions bedded rows and spacing hints with partial brand cues and place names obscured in the OCR. The readable text emphasizes crop seeds and cultivation instructions for approaching planting times.
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