NEWCASTLE, Dec.22.—Treating the match very lightly, the English players received more than an unpleasant surprise this afternoon, when they lost wicket after ...
Article : 545 wordsLONDON, Dec. 22.—Masked workmen this afternoon succeeded in filling up the great, gas main from which gas has been pouring since explosions that did so much ...
Article : 211 wordsDECEPTION ISLAND, Dec. 22.—"Our flight of 1,200 miles over hitherto unknown territory has resulted in the discovery of six previously uncharted islands, which is ...
Article : 1,268 wordsLONDON, Dec. 23.—The "Sunday Express" features a report by a special lobbyist stating that the Labour Party at the general election will make a ...
Article : 199 wordsSYDNEY, Dec. 23.—Hopes are entertained by the Chamber of Manufactures that the Labour Councils in the other States will refuse to endorse the attitude ...
Article : 177 wordsLONDON, Dec.-22.—It has been officially announced that the Governments concerned in the appointment of the expert committee on reparations have reached the ...
Article : 207 wordsThe bulletins issued on Friday night, Saturday morning, and Saturday night show that the King is making slow but steady progress, and a particularly good sign is the statement in the last report that instead of the usual two dally bulletins, the next report would no be issued ...
Article : 223 wordsLONDON, Dec. 21.—The Riga correspondent of "The Times" states that a report represented by the Trade Union Congress at Moscow complained that the ...
Article : 69 wordsLONDON, Dec. 21.—"It is prosperous enterprise in Australia that calls for settlers, not depression in England that drives men overseas," said Sir Alan Anderson, ...
Article : 225 wordsLONDON, Dec. 21.—The fire brigade estimates that 2,400 feet of roadway and 20 buildings have been damaged as the result of the explosion. At the premises of ...
Article : 126 wordsWASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—President, Coolidge would be sympathetic to an invitation from European Governments to participate in an expert study of German ...
Article : 125 wordsHerbert Andrew Mitchell (38) manager for the Phoenix Assurance Co., Ltd., was arrested on Saturday morning by Detective-Sergeant Manning and charged with ...
Article : 512 wordsLONDON, Dec. 22.—Prince George, the King's youngest son, who has been serving in the cruiser Durban on the West Indies station, arrived at Southampton ...
Article : 133 wordsLONDON, Dec. 23.—To-night's bulletin is regarded in palace circles as satisfactory. Though it is unable to report notable progress it means that his Majesty is ...
Article : 74 wordsCALCUTTA, Dec. 23.—Sir, Francis Humphrys, British Minister at Kabul, has arranged with the Afghan authorities for British Airforce 'planes to land at Kabul ...
Article : 256 wordsCAIRO, Dec. 21.—The Parquet (which conducts prosecutions before summary tribunals) is summoning Nahas Pasha, ex-Premier, Wassef Bey, ex-President of the ...
Article : 229 wordsPARIS, Dec. 21.—A young man gained admission to the flat of M. Fachot, a judge of the Supreme Cort, pulled out a revolver, and fired three shots. He then ...
Article : 156 wordsLONDON, Dec. 21.—The following bulletin was issued at 8.15 p.m. to-day:—"The King has had a quiet day. His local and general conditions show a very slow though ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 426 wordsLONDON, Dec. 22.—For their services in expediting the return of the Prince of Wales from Africa, the crew of the cruiser Enterprise have been given three days' ...
Article : 33 wordsMELBOURNE, Dec. 23.—As a result of a 303 service rifle being accidentally discharged among a group of citizen force trainees sheltering behind an overcoat ...
Article : 425 wordsLONDON, Dec. 21.—To-night for the first time since the King's illness developed seriously, a distinct air of confidence was noticeable at Buckingham Palace. His ...
Article : 147 wordsPARIS, Oct. 22.—The Government has promoted M. Fachot from an officer of the Legion of Honour to Commander. M. Fachot is better, but his condition is still ...
Article : 32 wordsBERLIN, Dec. 21.—Headed "Christmas Peace in Industry," the newspapers announce Herr Severin's award covering steel workers. It will be enforced until ...
Article : 89 wordsNEW YORK, Dec. 22.—The "World" says:—"The United States Shipping Board has declared open war on the attempt of the Cunard Line to cut into the ...
Article : 148 wordsCALCUTTA, Dec. 22.—The Afghan Consul-General in India has reported that the rebels are making headway in the vicinity of Kabul. There is a lull in the ...
Article : 108 wordsMELBOURNE, Dec. 23.—Another examination of W. H. Ponsford's hand, a bone of which was broken while he was batting in the second test match in Sydney, has ...
Article : 124 wordsLONDON, Dec. 22.—A bulletin issued at 11.30 a.m. to-day, and signed by Sir Stanley Hewett, Sir Hugh Rigby and Lord Dawson, stated:—"The King had a fair ...
Article : 47 wordsBERLIN, Dec. 21.—It is probable that if Germany competes in the Schneider Cup race next year she will enter a Dornier seaplane with two 500 horse power engines ...
Article : 81 wordsWASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—In connection with—Sir Austen Chamberlain's remarks in the House of Commons, it has been pointed out here that negotiations ...
Article : 133 wordsLONDON, Dec. 22.—The Afghan Legation in London has reported the repulse of rebels in the vicinity of Kabul, thereby opening up the roads and restoring road ...
Article : 37 wordsLONDON, Dec. 22.—It was learned at the Palace that the bulletin is considered satisfactory and means no backward step. On the contrary his Majesty is heading in ...
Article : 50 wordsSYDNEY, Dec. 23.—A crowded passenger train bound for the Blue Mountains collided with another passenger train at the Seven Hills station yesterday ...
Article : 292 wordsNEW YORK, Dec. 22.—The "New York Times" states that Commander Evangeline Booth sailed secretly for London to-day aboard the Olympic to ...
Article : 131 wordsLONDON, Dec. 21.—The "Daily Express" understands that following upon the Air Minister's visit to India that reinforcements for the Royal Air Force to the ...
Article : 45 wordsLONDON Dec. 22.—The "Observer's" special critic says:—"In cricket as elsewhere we reap what we sow. For many years it seemed to us in England that the ...
Article : 271 wordsLONDON, Dec. 21.—It was stated in ministerial circles to-night that the King and Queen desire their subjects not to allow the King's illness to diminish the ...
Article : 72 wordsOTTAWA, Dec. 23.—The Government has awarded a contract to the Thorneveroft Company for two destroyers at £670,000 each. They will have a light displacement ...
Article : 107 wordsSYDNEY, Dec. 23.—The aircraft carrier Albatross, which has been built at Cockatoo Island, has completed satisfactory trials and has been accented by the Navy ...
Article : 55 wordsLONDON, Dec. 21.—"The Empire must be regarded as an economic unit for future development," said Lord Melchett to-day in supporting Sir Benjamin ...
Article : 97 wordsSYDNEY, Dec. 23.—The Regent-street police are endeavouring to solve the shooting last night of Frank Fletcher (29), at his home at Riley-street, Surry Hills. ...
Article : 124 wordsLONDON, Dec. 23.—An informative medical review of the King's illness, published in the "Observer" states: "The dangerous nature of the infection was clear ...
Article : 209 wordsWASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—President Coolidge has signed the Boulder Dam Bill, ending years of Congressional argument over the ...
Article : 160 wordsTOKIO, Dec. 22.—The Diet has been convened for December 24, and the formal opening will take place two days later. After the election of committees and ...
Article : 117 wordsLONDON, Dec. 21.—Dorman, Long and Co. have obtained a contract for the construction of the new Lambeth Bridge, London, for £550,000. There will be five ...
Article : 91 wordsLONDON, Dec. 22.—Commenting on Sir Hubert Wilkins's feat, "The Times" says: "After no sleep for 40 hours, and a flight of 1,200 miles, there are not many people ...
Article : 261 wordsLONDON, Dec. 21.—The death is announced of Har Butt, the cricketer, and latterly better known as a test umpire. ...
Article : 40 wordsLONDON, Dec. 21.—The Constantinople correspondent of "The Times" reports that owing to the refusal of the authorities to provide definite information, ...
Article : 87 wordsMELBOURNE, Dec. 23.—Alexander McIver (26), labourer, of Station-street, Port Melbourne, one of the five men committed for trial on charges arising out of the bomb ...
Article : 145 wordsSYDNEY, Dec. 23.—During a quarrel which is alleged to have followed a number of drinks taken by some men in the Watson's Bay Park yesterday afternoon, ...
Article : 80 wordsRIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 21.—The President-elect of the United States (Mr. H. C. Hoover) was given a great reception on arrival here, with two Brazilian cruisers ...
Article : 62 wordsPARIS, Dec. 21.—Dolores Gibbons (21), an Australian dancer, was wounded while walking in the Rue Fontaine, when two negro jazz bandsmen were quarrelling and ...
Article : 48 wordsBERLIN, Dec. 21.—Direct wireless telephony between Berlin and Buenos Aires was opened to-day with a wave-length of 15.2 metres. The initial conversations ...
Article : 49 wordsMOSCOW, Dec. 21.—A Russo-German agreement, covering 60 pages, to facilitate trade, has been signed. It gives the Germans improved travel and Passport ...
Article : 47 wordsSYDNEY, Dec. 23.—Arising out a collision between two trains near the Waverley Police Station early this morning, the driver of one of the cars was arrested and ...
Article : 62 wordsLONDON, Dec. 22.—The Counsellors of State, appointed by the King during his illness held a meeting of Privy Council at Buckingham Palace to-day. The Queen ...
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