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AUSTRALIA PILES UP RUNS
English XI Faces Formidable Task
RECORD OF CENTURIES
LAST TEST
IN
ENGAGEMENT
AUSTRALIA HAD STILL ONE WICKET TO FALL WHEN STUMPS WERE DRAWN IN THE FINAL TEST MATCH AT MELBOURNE THIS EVEN. ING, THE SCORE BEING 593 FOR 9 WICKETS.
The match started sensationally this morning when, with only four runs added to the overnight score, Bradman, the Australian skipper, was clean bowled by Farnes for 169. Badcock was then joined by Gregory, and these two defied the English bowling.
At the lunch interval, Australia's score was 399 for 4, Badcock being 40 and Gregory 25. The pair continued to add runs and when the score had reached 430, Bad- cock had compiled 60 and his partner 34.
At the tea interval, the Australians had compiled the imposing score of 530 for 5. Badcock was out after scor- ing 118, with Gregory undefeated for 76.
70,000 PRESENT
Melbourne, Feb. 27.
A crowd of 70,000 gathered for the resumption of the fifth and final Test match here this morning. The weather was sunny but cool, while
the wicket was tnost docile,
An early disaster befell Australia
SHIPPING
DISRUPTED
when Don Bradman lost his wicket BY SUDDEN
his
after adding only four runs to overnight score of 105. The first ball of Farnes' second over shot through Ike lightning and took the Australian skipper's leg slump. Bradman had played back to the ball.
Bradman had been at the wickets for 223 minutes and his score includ- ed fifteen 4's. The. score was now 340 for 4, and at this stage Badcock, who had partnered Bradman, had not added anything to his overnight total of 12.
Gregory then joined Badcock and with the score 359 for 4 the former has scored 19 and Badcock 6. This pair remained unseparated when the lunch interval was taken, the score then being 300 for 4.
BADCOCK BRILLIANT Badcock was not troubled with the bowling during the morning. He gave a brilliant display of stroke play.
Gregory, on the other hand, was subdued. The partnership yielded 50 runs in an hour.
very
At the lunch interval, Badcock was 40 and Gregory, both not out.
After lunch, Badcock and Gregory when they had taken the score to continued to defy the bowling and 430, the former had made 00 and his partner 31.
REACHES CENTURY Badcock reached his century, and when he had added a further 18 runs he was out. The ten score was 530 for 5 wickets, Gregory being 76 not out.
Early in the afternoon, the crowd had grown to 80,000 probably:n re- cord for the ground.
The 600 was signalled after 467| minutes' play. Badcock was batting
HEAVY MIST
COLDER WEATHER
TO-MORROW?
OVIEDO
BATTLE
RAGING
LOYALIST LINES STRENGTHENED
CRISIS SOON AT HAND
London, Feb. 27. The situation in and Ground Madrid remains stationary but the Government is using the lul to strengthen the lines defending the
Athick blanket of mist, descend. Valencia road.
Tha
ing suddenly over Hongkong | terson ofthe anti-
Fascist
as "the Arm of the
shortly after 2 p.m. to-day, People," is proceeding apace in
where? completely disorganised shipping Valencia and Barcelona,
Catatan
communique has been issued in the harbour.
expressing the Cabinet's "confidence in co-ordinating its efforts with those of the Government of the republic in ord
order lo
organise as rapidly as possible a regular army under single command."
Several steamers, scheduled to leave ut noon, were forced to post- pone their departure. One or two crent slowly down the harbour, but were forced to anchor at Kowloon Bay, the Lyeemoon entrance being completely obliterated by the fog.
An offieint at Lyeemoon said to the Telegraph": "Visibility here is less than 15 feel and the entrance to the harbour is invisible. The mist de cended suddenly at 12.45 pm, and appears to be getting worse."
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Northern Spanish despatches state That the battle for Oviedo continues, the Government troops closing in stendily have captured u section of the arms on several fronts. They
factory on the outskirt of the city which was stoutly defended.
FLOWERS FOR CHARITY ARTIFICIAL
MINISTERING LEAGUE
Picture above is one of the daughters of the Hon. Mr. T. H. King, Inspector General of Police, together with a young assistant, selling flowers this morning on behalf of the Ministering League. (Photo: Staff Photographer).
BIG CROWDS AT VALLEY
THRILLING RACING
FOR CLOSE OF MEET
Huge crowds assembled at Happy Valley this after- An Avila message estimates that noon for the final day of the Race Meeting, when some casualties on both sides at Oviedo
excellent sport was witnessed. The weather was over- Lighthouse said by cable-telephone:
The Omeer on Duty at the Waglan have thus far totalled 12,000.
At Valencia, Senor Largo Cabal- "A heavy mist suddenly decended lero, referring to the international Cast, with occasional drizzle, but this in no way dampened It seems to be getting plan to supervise Spanish ports. the enthusiasm of turfites. The Pipe Band of the 1st. worse, and I doulst if shipping will stated: "I consider that very soon Battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders added to the gaiety here at 2 p.m.
Hongkong until it lifts. As far as delicate moment of the war which of the scene.
to make decisive we can see here there are no ships will oblige us moving."
resolves, but I shall not remain at
be able to find the entrance
to we will be experiencing the most
BOOM MIGHT
MEAN
CRASH
H.K. and Shanghai Bank Chairman's Warning
REVIEW OF FAR EAST
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TRADE CONDITIONS ·
A comprehensive survey of financial, trade and political conditions, with special reference to the Far East, was made by the Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, Chairman of Directors, at the Annual General Meeting of the Hong- kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation this morning.
Commenting on the international outlook, the Hon. Mr. Paterson issued a warning that there was an arti- ficiality about the "boom" which, he said, is liable to dis appear like a "pricked balloon" if steps are not quickly taken to put right certain basic economic factors.
note.
Nevertheless, the speaker concluded on an optimistic
"The world is now emerging from its difficulties," he said. "Some countries have come through better than others, and the Far East has come through better than many parts. On the whole the outlook is reasonably bright, but it is not safe to prophesy what the future holds in store,"
Although early in the year China's impending departure. Mr. Toggart Irude position did not warrant also mentioned the loss suffered by optimisin, Mr. Paterson pointed out the departure of. the former British that a definite change had become Consul General in Canton, Mr. apparent. The demand for Chinese Herbert Phillips. produce remained steady and the effect of good crops some of them bumper crops-made itself fell,
The speaker was pessimistle regarding the situation in Japan, and confessed to misgivings re- garding the Japanese Budget. Trade and shipping, however, had considerably expanded.
The Chairman's Report disclosed that, after making full provision for losses and contingencies, the net pro- fits for the year amounted to $15, 107,175.
The Report disclosed that, after making full provision for losses and contingencies, the net profits for the year amounted to $15,107,175.
'CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH
The Report and Statement of Ac- counts having been in your hands for some days I will, with your per- mission, take them as read, said Mr. Paterson.
After making full provision for losses and contingencies, the nct profits for the year amount to $15,- to which must be added
Mr. Paterson voiced the regret brought forward from
impending departure of His Ex-
усаг.
the Board of Directors at the
cellency the Governor.
After deducting Ühe interim The adoption of the Report was dividend of £400,000 paid at 1/3.5/16 seconded by Mr. J. H. Teggart, who and Directors remuneration, there associated Shareholders with the remains available for distribution Boord of Directors' expressions of $12,085,327.00, which it is proposed to In the opening event, Mr. H.M. Pih brought home regret at St Andrew Caldecott's deal with as follows
To pay a final dividend of £3 per share the head of republican Spain if we Shipmaster to victory by a length from Radium, ridden general along the coast, is a result
The mist, which is apparently don't take a firm decision. Reuter. by Mr. Y. T. Fung. Another Chinese jockey, Mr. F. C. of a new anti-cyclone developing
China. Cool over North easterly winds, mixing with the warmer atmosphere in Hongkong,' are responsible for the fog.
north-
One of the aftermaths will probably be much colder weallier for, Hong-, kong within 48 hours,
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their
Several ships have had very confidently and on one over from Worthington he scored 17 runs, schedules disorganised by log and He reached his century in 185 mist, which has reached from Hainan minutes. His batting was stylish,, Island to Shanghai.
and he made free use of his wrists
to score with several well-timed -cuts.
Gregory played a much quieter | game, taking 135 minutes to, score his half-century. The partnership added 159 in 151 minutes.
WORTHINGTON EXPENSIVE
Voce replaced Worthington when the score was 607. In four overs 30
:
LOCAL CRICKET. League Match Tea Scores
Tea
scores
in local League
runs were scored of Worthington, cricket matches are as follows:
Voce's first ball produced immediate
results. Badcock cut it straight to
Worthington at backward point, and
the fielder held a sure catch.
FIRST DIVISION
Hongkong C.C. V. K.C.C.-
With Badcock dismissed, the score Hongkong C.C. 151 for B. (Owen
stood at 607 for 6 wickets. Badcock Hughes 50 not out). scored 118 in 205 minutes, and hit
7:18 boundaries.----
Craigengower v. Civil Service.—
Gregory, now commenced pulling Craigengewer all out, 151. with freedom, his batting being| marked by fine.
'patience.
judgment
and!
SECOND DIVISIÓN
Central British School v. Civil
REBELS BOMB GANDIA
SEVEN KILLED IN CITY STREETS
Liang, got third place with Weedon Seat. The winner paid $17, while Radium returned $40 for a place.
The race for the second section of the Nil Desperan- dum Stakes produced a thrilling finish, Mr. T. L Wong getting the verdict on Tempest by a head from Whalsey, ridden by Mr. Hearne, with Prospero (Mr. Needa up) three lengths away in third position. Tze Tin was with- drawn from this event at the last moment.
Another keen finish was witnessed In the Grifina Spring Handicap, in which Mr. F. Marshall piloted King's
FRENCH SHIPS Carnation to win by a neck from
HUNT MINES
Rob Roy, ridden by Mr. Leighton. Centre Forward (Mr. D. S. Li up) was a length away in third place.
1-The Ni! Desperandum Stakes.-- (First
$400. Section). Winner Second $260, Third $150. For China Ponies, Subscription Griffins of this Club of this Meeting that have! started at least twice and have not They scored direct hits on a resid- won. One Mile. ence, a wharf, the railroad station, tracks and trucks.
Valencia, Feb. 27. Rebel seaplanes apparently from Majorca, dropped ning bombs in the cart of Gandla to-day, killing two men, three women and two children, and wounding 50.
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Mr. Wong Sui-ngau's Shipmaster- Later they poured machine-gun |- *(181 fbs.) (Mr. H. M. Pih) 1 bullets into the streets,United Press. Mr. Diamonds Radium (185 lbs.)
HUNTING FOR MINES
(Mr. Y. T. Fung) S.V.S.'a Weedon Seat (150 Mr.
lbs.) ........ (Mr. F. C. Liang) 3 Fourteen ata
starters.
and half. Won by a length; length' Time: 2 min. 07.2/5 secs. Pari-mutuel. Winner Places $9.00; $40.00; $14.70..
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$17.00,
Port Vendres, Feb. 27. French naval trawlers and aircraft' are scarching the Mediterranean and Atlantic ship lanes for floating mines, following the explosion of a mine which almost sank the Llandovery Castle.
It has been reported that a fishing
2. Tuẻ NI] Desperandum Stakes.--- At the tea interval the score was Service Civil Service all out, 01. bost has been close to colllalon with
$000 three mines, believed to have been (Second 'Section)Winner 530 for 5. Gregory was 70 not out ̈and ~ Oldfold, the veteran wlekat- LRC. v. Queen's Collegeald by Nationalists off the Catalonian Second $250. Third $100. For China LR.C. 216 for 9, declared. (S. and Biscay coasts and which have Ponles, Subscription Griffins of this broken from their moorings in recent Club of this Meeling that havo | Currégií 84).
stornis-alled Press.
(Continued on" Page 13.)
keeper, 2 not out.
When stumps were drawn, Aus- tralia were 503. for S.--Reuter.
STOP PRESS
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