21 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1930
Page
1
Australian captain Bradman dominates the opening Ashes test against England, scoring a third century of the series and surpassing Trumper's record as Australia builds a lead of over two hundred. The Bradman–Jackson partnership shines as the team cross milestones and set England a daunting target.
A fragmented clipping suggests Chapman will contribute to newspapers. The text contains garbled names and phrases, mentioning cricket circles, readers, and various entities. details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Melbourne dispatch reports Prime Minister Scullin arrive at the Premiers Conference amid speculation Parliament may spring a spring session to curb Federal expenditure. Cabinet met, talks continued into night with no final decision reached. The scene captured concerns over health and policy as leaders weighed potential Westminster and federal actions.
Pearce wins a local event amid unclear details from the OCR text. Mentions of Hie Canadian, Parisien alumna, and others hint at a European or Canadian setting, with references to athletes or teams like Walter Hanadi and Scott Haul. The fragmentary report notes a testing occasion and partial names without clear outcomes.
A garbled review discusses American stance on Commonwealth affairs with references to revenue, emergency measures, and leadership figures. It mentions Mr Mean, Mr Schum and unsettling rhetoric about policies, while cryptic phrases hint at debates over finances and national direction.
Fragmentary report from London notes a missing flyer tied to a yacht at sea. The item references a person or crew member and a potential search underway, with unclear names and dates due to OCR damage.
The report notes considerable interest in a proposed visit by King and Queen to London, with remarks about a royal audience and ceremonial preparations. It references a substantial sum, and mentions local figures such as Alby Mink in connection with the event.
Reports say airmen repelled tribes as a fleet moved through the south western region. Details are sparse with fragmented lines mentioning Peshawar, KuardK, and local threats. Military observers note overtures and operations underway, but precise actions and outcomes remain unclear.
Fragmented text reports pressure for Mr Theodore to recall the head of a Labour ministry in New South Wales and for the Imperial government to amend policy. The passage mentions London, a Labour ministry, and a call to action by a government figure, urging timely steps affecting the broader realm.
The text describes widespread drought effects anticipated to worsen through winter, detailing counties nearly ruined and propaga nd eroding recovery. It notes burdens on areas with scarce rainfall, urging federal action and regional cooperation to address the crisis.
Weather bureau reports rainfall spreading from the drought areas in North and South Dakota into Kansas Nebraska Iowa Missouri and Mississippi with general relief. Chief meteorologist J N Kener projects substantial gains but notes a still deficienct rainfall east of the Rockies totaling about 280 billion tons.
An obituary notice reports the death of Arthur Collett, longtime mayor of Harramatta. The manor and city council acknowledge his service to the community, detailing his leadership and years in office. The exact dates and location are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
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