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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1934

Page

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Australia Thrives as Bradman and Ponsford Forge Record Stand

Bradman and Ponsford built a record 451 partnership on the first day, guiding Australia to 2 for 475 at stumps. Bradman reached 244 and Ponsford 205 not out, with England’s bowlers stretched by relentless hitting and drops off the field. The match center shifts to Leeds as Australia aims for a decisive win.

Bradman Ponsford Woodfull Wartea Australia Chanceleas Powford Ice Wyatt Woolley England Bowes Allen Clark Tees Feld Pansford Ajien Brown Bren Poostord Bsa Yella Wat Hendman Walley Fredman Tye Peasford Lan Haseed Brad- Miez Ponators Verity Hoppler Ford Jalen Abbi Alien Ponaford Kenocke Poal Lush Hhe Driving Bowes Wool Bowen Urdman Bowen Giyatt Leeds McCabe Sting Hiaric Adu Iate Tours Mgall Tim Isley McCarthey Ging Ponsford Winch Bradman Weer Hawes Twoa Ningie Huw Ames Me ‘McCabe Sundries R Bowes Sci Urk Vee Hammond Leyland

Critics Remark On Bradman Ponting Test Notes

London critics discuss Bradman and Ponting in a 11th Test report. Comments praise Bradman as dominant and question Ponting’s, Clarke’s, and Voce’s strategy. Debates touch on leg theory, bowling legality, and Marylebone’s policy amid calls for fair play.

England selectors misfire as Australia dominance shocks fans

In a caustic critique, the Australian press laments England’s overreliance on pace bowling after a sagging display. Woolley’s recalled device, Ponaford’s stubborn innings, and Verity’s limited support expose a flawed attack. The piece praises Ponaford and Gradua for seizing the moment while noting England’s bowling failure and the Australians’ ruthless attack in a historic test.

Vaccination for Infantile Paralysis Claims Success

Dr Kohliner of Temple University announces a monkey blood vaccine method to guard infants against infantile paralysis. He compares it to Pasteur's early hydrophobia vaccine and notes minimal pain in test subject monkeys. He plans to vaccinate his own children and foresees infant inoculation becoming standard practice.

Philadelphia Lh Mankeys Sohn Kohliner Temple University Kirhitmer Pasteur Pasteurs Kohlmer Snonkry Flo

Empire Diggers Melbourne Conference Lineup

The biennial conference of the British Empire Service Language will be held in Melbourne as part of Centenary celebrations. Notables include Lord Milne officiating for Lord Jalli oe, Brigadier General Home, Captain Simana, General Sir Alexander Godley, Sir Ian Fraser, and several foreign delegates from South Africa Canada India and Malays. Other countries named are Bi ers Lanne Rhoxtosia and Seot.

London British Empire Service Langue Melbourne Lord Milne Jallioe Brigadie General Home Simana Alexander Godley Ian Fraser Wylie Ross India Biers Lanne Rhoxtosia Seot

Hallencourt Horse Vanishes After Tote Heist

A mystery horse named Hallencourt won a race at Paris then vanished after earning £4000 from the tote. The jockey led the horse to the exit as stewards investigated a scheme where all connected to Hallencourt sought winnings. The horse was later found bound for the South of France, and tracing the owner or horse failed.

Paris

Export Wheat Quotas Draft for New World Agreement

The British United Press reports a draft wheat accord proposes 1934 35 export quotas for July 31 1935. Argentina 140000000 bushels Australia 120190000 Canada 250000000 USA 1500000 Russia 20000000 Bulgaria 4000000 Hungary 12000000 Yugoslavia 4000000 and Kurdistan nil.

London British United Press Argentina Australia Canada U.S.A Russia Bulgaria Hungary Jugo- Slavia Kourmania

No Wheat Surplus Gate Crumbles in US Wheat Outlook

Washington reports no wheat surplus in the United States for the coming year as drought and trade talks constrain export plans. The Agriculture Department cites a current crop near 401 million bushels with 200 million in carryover and a domestic need of 80 million, plus 10 million for export.

United States Washington International Wheat Advisory Committee London United Sates Forday Departent of Agriculture Truahely Fred Nla Tlws

Italy Favors Increase of Italian Army Divisions

Rome Saturday reports the Austrian request to extend permission to reinforce additional army divisions has won sanction from the Italian Government. An official communique notes the French and British Governments are in accord.

Rome Pao

Balloon's long drift from Belgium to the Balkans

A Belgian Ardennes balloon voyage drifted over the Balkans after fear of an untoward event. The craft landed at 8 o clock last night in rugged terrain near Nowile in Jugo-Blayia. Both occupants were reported alive.

Brussels Max Cosyna Matthew Variaerfest Otathosphere Vallegn United Press Nowile Jugo-Blayia Belgian Ardennes

German revolt admit arrests and amnesty figures

General Goering announced details of the Boehm revolt in June. He said that 4126 were taken into protective custody across Germany, of whom 1,079 were granted amnesty, and the rest faced grave evidence regarding the incidents.

Berlin Goering Grresta Boehm Germany

Teall decision shapes armentic peace measure

Austris received authority a year ago to expand her army for 12 months to address the challenge of maintaining Armentic peace, forming a simultaneous response to the Teall decision.

Austris

Nazi sentences in Vienna sentence three hours after raid on Chancellery

Johann Domer was executed today for involvement in the Chancellery raid. Twelve others received life imprisonment. Josenberger and Bruno Agen, Nazis, were sentenced to life for conveying explosives from Germany.

Vienina Johann Domer Josenberger Bruno Agen Germany

Million Textile Workers to Strike in America

In New York a convention of the United Textile Workers of America voted strikes involving 325000 additional workers in woollen worsted silk rayon and synthetic rayon knitting industries and a second vote to strike in the cotton textile industry employing 500000 workers. The executive committee plans mobilization and calls for action by local branches.

America New York United Textile Workers of America Alli and Rayon Tates Ira The United Meres York Wirkorn

German Poll Berlin Preview Signals Tight Races

Report from Berlin notes hundreds of low flying aeroplane maneuvers and invites readers to forecast election outcomes. Mentions Adolf Hitler and a bloc aligned with a watermarked color symbol. Polls show a likely turnout around at least 70 percent, with uncertain margins.

Berlin Swrantiken Smadolph Hitler Scuba Witter Eitier Toe von

Fall in Soviet Crop Prospects for World Market

Moscow reports indicate Russia will harvest grain similar to last year, a boon to the world market. Foreign observers doubt such optimism, but experts now estimate a crop drop of about 40 percent from earlier forecasts, signaling substantial impact on supply.

London Russia Moncow Manshrealer Guariian

Lang criticizes Lyons policy speech on unemployment relief

Sydney broadcast quotes J T Lang denouncing the Prime Minister for inadequate unemployment relief. Lang mocks Lyons price policy as lacking inspiration and method. He urges monetary reform as essential before any plan can work, calling Page's address insufficient and miss the times.

Sydney Len Ohn J.T. Lang Meaurer Mr. Lyons Youey Mrr. Lyone Pricy Mr. Lang Bolen Dr. Page Lang Times

Channel Swim Six Minutes Slower Than Record

Emma Faber reportedly swam the Channel in 14 hours 40 minutes per official notice, six minutes slower than the prior record. Londoner Temme swam from France to England in 19 hours 54 minutes, the only swimmer to complete both directions in 1927. Dublin reports mob attacks on blue shirts.

London Baturiay Emma Faber Haesem

Disorder in Dublin as blue shirts attacked in street

Report notes an angry mob clashed with Blue Shirts on O’Connell Street while police mobilized across Dublin to prevent further unrest during a public meeting. The broadcast described fears of additional disturbances and referenced political figures and looming actions following the incident.

Dublin Satunday O'Connell Street

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