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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 29, 1934
Page
5
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A fragmented report details Don Bradman's dominant innings against Middlesex and Australia’s overall score amid chaotic play. It highlights boundaries, near-misses, and Grimmett and Ebeling’s contributions, noting Bradman’s sharp strokes and crucial moments at Lord's during the tour match.
The report lists multiple players and performances with names such as Newman, Darling, Chipperfield, Barnett, and Darling again, across bowling and cricket style lineups. It notes scores and innings details with a focus on individual contributions and team outcomes.
Miss Batten arrives to a warm welcome at Dares and Blue reads her journey schedule toward Narromine Bourke and Bourke en route to Eigney. The welcome includes notes on her grace under travel strain and plans for continuing the voyage with Captains Birdyma and Wakeheld aboard.
Dramatic Fremantle court session as Laurence Moller charged with willful murder of a young man from Bank La Phrusty. Witness Olive Ivy Stapleton Harper testifies amid cross examination. Moller disrupts proceedings, claims intimacy with witness, and accuses others as trials proceed. Crown alleges motive tied to previous altercation. evidence related to the Richmond Motel and body found at Fulennond Water. Court adjourns with ongoing examination of alibi and relationship dynamics.
A lengthy, uncertain report details a royal tour from December to December with stops in Queensland and Melbourne, including anticipated arrivals in Hobart and Sydney. The piece notes deferral of the Rasley Rave water scheme for a year or two to focus on flood prevention, and discusses Brisbane city council labor aldermen debating sewerage work funding and staff levels.
MenuRNE May 38 reports a Brighton meeting where Chief Secretary McParvin cited a withheld federal election date. He urged readiness for elections on September while noting Middlesex needed 4 June to secure any issued mandate. A scrambled scene ends with a cricketer stacking a bat near the pavilion.
The text describes a local training or play hours event at an identified ground with schedule details. Readable parts indicate practice sessions or games beginning at a specified time and place, with references to participants and the venue. The fragmentary nature limits full clarity.
In Queensland reports praise for Blakey owned by Miss Marjorie Wilson and ridden by Mrs Pritchard during governor Sir Leslie Wilson’s visit. Blakey reportedly performed near flawlessly, winning at Southport shows and placing highly at Brisbane events. The piece notes Blakey’s fame across Carling Dewi and western Queensland circuits, with multiple led show performances and strong show-ring records.
London reports date May 28 1940 Timor negotiations continue as Japan and Holland discuss offers. The Timor bid shifts with Holland proposing £5000 while Britain contemplates a new stance amid wartime diplomacy.
The Graf Zeppelin sails toward South America with a woman engineer aboard. The crew includes experts involved in pioneering submarine tube inventions and other technical innovations as part of the historic airship journey.
The article hints Duke may attend a state ball but cautions no decision has been made. It notes private dances possibly held in Gloucester during the visit, with several private dances mentioned as a possibility.
A ceremony outlined the arrival and entrenchment of the new Archbishop J. W. Wand in Brisbane. The meeting in the dining room of the hotel was presided by Dean of Brisbane D. Golund. The event aims to welcome the new missionary and plan a formal reception.
Gold quoted at 20 shillings 20 pence per ounce fine. The dollar 5.08 sterling, and the tree 18. Friday quotations noted. The Duke is slated to visit Queensland with limited engagements, including a reception at Parliament House. The Duke and Duchess of York are expected to attend several events, with plans to avoid crowding.
A large public meeting at the Council Chambers discussed plans for a Duke visit to Toowoomba. Arrangements included arrival on December 1 and related events aimed at engaging local residents and Aldermen.
A political flare rises over what Mr Bruce told the Canberra conference of Federal and State Ministers on possible dairy export restrictions to Britain. Acting Premier Mr Reape and Mr Pease press for confirmation while Britain denies any quota plans.
The article describes an upcoming federal session in Canberra with a timetable for forthement buildings and republican reforms. It notes preliminary budget details for 10898 and major questions of student policy to be addressed after the Attorney General returns from the East. The second week of June plans include Australian oil policy and Barkly Tablelands development talks by chartered companies.
The Prime Minister Lyndon Lyons states no proposal has been made regarding Ottawa conference trade terms. He notes Britain will retain power to impose duties on imported colonial goods while Commonwealth rules center on sugar preferences and ongoing ties after the Ottawa agreement. The report continues on the next page.
A report to the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries proposes priority on reclaimed pear lands in Mount Brisbane region to ensure a steady supply of chilled beef for the market. The advisory figures recommend urgent experimental operations and potential industry expansion.
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