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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 09, 1934
Page
5
The Leicester crowd witnessed a rain interrupted test style match between Leicestershire and Australia ending in a draw. Strong innings from Australia’s Fleetwood-Smith and Dawes, and late resistance by Kean kept the game alive before weather ended play.
The article chronicles a cricket match with 100 spectators and a rain affected day. It notes Braden, O'Reilly, and Dowling among players, a lengthy partnership near 210, and a final draw with Australia’s innings saved by late resistance. Weather influenced ball conditions and fielding as crowds endured the damp spell.
Northern New South Wales reels from record rain with Lismore and surrounding areas flooded. Rivers like Richmond and Tweed rise, wharves submerged, roads cut, and bridges damaged. Rupert, Alstonville, Kyogle and Byron Bay suffer extensive inundation as rainfall totals reach unprecedented levels. Local farms and livestock face danger while transport and daily life grind to a halt.
Market report from Brisbane shows wool sales reaching about £270,000 on the day with total sales of 14,600 bales and 90 bales still to be catalogued. Buyers from Britain and Japan participated, while greasy wool and fine descriptions drew steady demand though with uneven competition and some declines.
An improvised report describes a proposed goodwill flight across the Tasman Sea, with weather conditions favorable yet delays due to authorities. The plan involves Mr C F Wim ill and Mr Ainv explaining nighttime timing and permits, and expresses appreciation for New Zealand and Australian authorities. The event hinges on official permission and cost considerations.
A second experimental shipment of chilled beef, about 150 to 3000 quarters, is planned for Liverpool market next week. The Queenland Meal Industry Board approves the plan, with Swift Australia and other firms handling loading and transport. The cargo will be rested, shaved neat, and then sold on the Liverpent market after dry rest and quality checks.
The Prime Minister Mr Lyona announces changes to the Ottawa meat agreement affecting exports to Britain. He cites postponements and staged reductions through the current fiscal year, with the present arrangement expiring in August 1097, and notes impact on dominion freedoms from the United Kingdom.
The Deity Herald reports Japan desires to keep open channels with Australia amid debate over White Australia policy. Japanese Foreign Minister Hirota plans to stress cooperation while denying intent to trap or threaten. Australian officials weigh risks and responses at a Tokio conference.
Fragmentary OCR text references voting at federal elections with unclear surrounding details. No clear persons, places, dates, or organizations are extractable from the readable portion. The readable portion hints at election context but lacks concrete facts for a full card.
A distorted teleprinter excerpt shows scattered words and names including possible references to places and events but remains largely unreadable with no clear report or outcome. The fragment hints at narration or dialogue rather than a complete news item.
An Australian cabinet note from Adelaide discusses a flour tax plan, with figures on revenue and expenditures. It outlines intended reforms, the budget outlook, and cabinet discussions led by Premier Lyons. The piece references trade negotiations and customs issues as the government reviews fiscal policy and potential deficits.
The Prime Minister Dr Lyon announced the Federal Cabinet meeting will be held in Melbourne next Tuesday or Wednesday, then move to Canberra on Monday of the following week. The notice clarifies the dates for the upcoming cabinet sessions and the two-city plan.
A string of landslides blocked the Northern Rivers coast road in New South Wales. Flooded routes near Currumbin and Kirra caused vehicles to halt, with water and debris forcing a temporary halt in traffic while workers, aided by a crane and chains, cleared the blockage. Local authorities described the morning as severely disrupted by heavy rain and road collapse.
Fremantle May 3 The Australian Governor General Lord Huntingfield and Lady Huntingfield arrive aboard the ship Meloja en route to Melbourne. The visit profiles his mix of Australian familiarity and English reserve, with praise for his vigor and extended family in attendance.
The council created eight committees yesterday at a meeting for the Brittani County council. Alderman Wo Ro Warmington and a slate of members were appointed to departments including Works, Health, Water and Sewers, Fire Prevention, Parks, and General Purposes, with reorganization overseen by Alderman Laurie Power and others.
Prices for consols in Melbourne show strong, unwavering demand in May. Market sources note high bids and brisk trading despite uneven buy orders, with traders reporting limited supply and steady inquiry across the week.
Fragmented OCR text shows a city council discussion with references to Alderman and Labour Agreement. The readable parts mention a chairmanship and interjections about a perceived crime, but key details and names are garbled. The piece captures a tense exchange over governance and a potential policy action.
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