England Rally as Hendren and Leyland Build Lead in Manchester
In hot weather England won the toss and batted at Manchester. Hendren and Leyland forged a decisive partnership to push England toward a commanding total, with Leyland reaching 200 and Hendren completing three centuries across tests. Australian bowlers O'Reilly and Grimmett faced tight rearguard resistance as pace and fielding limited scoring.
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London
Bradman
Chipperfeld
England
Manchester
O'Reilly
Leyland
Jen
Onone
Wall
Oreilly
Sutcliffe
Chiffeld
Bredman
Grimmett
Hendren
Onesence
Batemen
Bromley
McCabe
Chipperfield
Feld
Barnett
O’raiily
Lance
Eden rebukes other powers on disarmament efforts
Lord Privy Seal Anthony Eden says Britain keeps to the original disarmament aim while other powers focus on security and rearmament. He asserts a convention must follow Britain's memorandum and warns that major nations drift from the conference’s core goal.
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London
Rome
Anthony Eden
Edin
Eden
Britain
Germany
France
Italy
Europe
Lancashire Declines To Play Notts Cricket Fixture
A Lancashire county cricket note states the Lancashire team refuses to play against Nottinghamshire in the regular fixture. The decision conflicts with anticipated schedule and raises questions about regional competition.
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Notts
Piay
Keen Contest for Vacancy in Upper House
Discussions in Parliamentary lobbies point to a keen contest to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Upper House caused by the death of D. Rees. Arthur Tager and Matthew Chariton indicate willingness to accept nominations. Labour gains at the election fuel belief the Government should not contest the seat.
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Sydney
D. Rees
Arthur Tager
Matthew Chariton
Labour
Perry Triumphs in Wimbledon British Title Match
Perry of Britain defeated Crawford of Australia in three straight sets 3 6 0 7 6 to win the men's singles championship at Wimbledon. Crawford missed many shots as Perry dominated the match and clinched the title on Crawford’s foot fault and double fault at match point.
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Crawford
Perry
Aoene
Colling End
Jacobs Defeats Hartigan in Wimbledon Semi-Final Clash
Helen Jacobs (A B A) advances to the final after a 6 2 6 2 victory over Miss Joan Hartigan (Australia) on centre court. Miss Round of Britain defeated Madame Mathieu 6 4 5 7 6 2 in the other semi-final.
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London
Helen Jacobs
Joan Hartigan
Prenn
Turnbull
Hopman
McGrath
Miss Round
Madame Mathieu
France
Miss Jacobs
Migs Hartigan
Williams
Wood
A.B.A
Collins
Wikle
Eedoe
Miki Trapan
Lee
Miss James
Mrs. Howard
Man
Mia
Shepherd Barren
Lott
Miss Palfray
New Wales deficit outlook discussed for 1934 35
The 12 months ending June 30 deficit estimates were reviewed at today's meeting. Under the Loan Council allocations the 1934 35 deficit must not exceed £2,000,000 and efforts will push the figure within limits. Authorities expect action early in September.
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New Wales
Eut
Willes
Bepten Ald
Bloodshed on San Francisco Waterfront as General Strike Erupts
In San Francisco a general strike leads to fierce clashes on the waterfront with 3 dead and 105 injured as 2,000 strikers battle police. Guards deploy machine guns after orders for 3,000 militia. authorities halt work on a $75 million bay bridge. Roosevelt Labour Board offers no arbitration yet.
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Wi Usly
Quins
Matson Navigation Co
Lower Market Street
Pier 14
Bay
Lincoln Hill
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Aoe Pee
Nat Guard
Mittlestaedt
National Guard
Improbable Trip Delays Prime Minister Visit to Centenary
News briefs report Prime Minister Rameau Mac Donald unlikely to extend holiday to attend the Melbourne Centenary, risking a six month absence from Britain. In other items, two youths receive 18 and 12 months for Hyde Park robbery, drought fears are noted, and Canberra petty court actions target postmaster radio licence prosecutions.
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London
Rameau MacDonald
Melbourne
Britain
Sydney
Wyndham
Allan Geoffrey
Hyde Park
Fladig
Canberra
Petty
Lene Postmaster-General's Department
Radio
Air Fatality: Plane Crashes Short of Runway
A lightplane named Tagesco Pera crashed near the airport, igniting flames as it failed to reach the runway. Investigators assess cause while emergency crews secure the scene and identify the sole occupant.
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Tagesco
London Wool Sales Report Sparse and Fragmented
Fragmented OCR notes describe London wool sales with scattered figures and uncertain totals. The report mentions bales, fairness, and numerous consignments, but details are unclear and partially garbled.
County Leaders Threaten Action Over Match Outcome
County officials warned of drastic measures amid tensions over the concluded match, signaling possible policy or procedural responses pending further review. Local authorities urged calm as discussions continue.
Redistribution Rejected for Western Australia Seats
The proposed redistribution of electoral divisions in Western Australia was rejected in the House by 30 votes to 27. Members argued over Kalgoorlie’s inclusion and geographic scope, with debate touching on community interests and potential political motives. The amendment was carried amid heated exchanges and withdrawals of unparliamentary remarks.
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Western Australia
House of Representatives
Green
Kalgoorlie
New Territory
Halgoorlie
Queensland
Gregory
Swan
Gabb
Angas
Fenton
U.ap
Maribyrnong
Vic
Perkins
Old boundaries kept for Victoria and Western Australia election
Redistribution proposals for Victoria and Western Australia were rejected by the House. Amendments were referred back to the Commission, making new proposals impossible before the September 15 election. As a result, the poll will be held on the existing boundaries.
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Victoria
West Australia
House of Representatives
Commission
Mapa
New South Wales Electorals Chief Appointed
The Commonwealth Electoral Officer of New South Wales Mr J A Turner is named to succeed Mr P F Quinlan who has retired. The NSW post passes to Mr Turner and the Victoria role will be filled by Mr C Barrett in Sydney with Mr Travers of Hobart taking the Melbourne vacancy.
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Commonwealth
New South Wales
J. A. Turner
FP. Quinlan
Mr. Perkins
Victoria
C. Barrett
Turner
Sydney
Melbourne
Travers
Hobart
German Coup Fallout Strikes Berlin Victims Mourned
In Berlin the victims of the Hitler Goering swoop were cremated amid fear and silence. The regime reportedly massed forces including Reichswehr and Prussian State Police as the press offered no protest. Von Schleicher's government officials and staff face arrests as authorities tighten grip.
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Berlin
Hitler
Goering
von Exo
Songee
Herr von Bose
Newcastle woman wins Bowls final over Woolstonecroft rival
In the final of the champion of bowls competitions Mrs Newton of Newcastle defeated Mrs Wilimski of Woolstonecroft to claim the title.
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Newton
Newcastle
Wilimski
Woolstonecroft
Electors Campaign Opens As Tariff Reform Talks Continue
In Melbourne a United Country Party Tariff Reform conference discussed electing a Senate candidate tied to tariff reform. The Prime Minister Lyons held talks with Australia organisations about campaign plans and when to dissolve Parliament. A wireless broadcast issue in Tasmania limited address reach and Lyons invited Sir George Pearce to aid in Eastern States campaigning.
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Melbourne
United Country Party
Senate
Country Party
Sydney
Lyons
Uni Australia
Cam Ataine
Tasmania
Brown
Western Australia
George Pearce
Latham
Tariff Board
Party Pact Talks Blur with No Clear Decision Reached
The report notes that no broad policy questions were discussed with the Prime Minister during the train session and no definite decision or progress could be announced. It mentions the Federal Council of the UCP and upcoming parallel negotiations with Pong rll to Ade ag Mong context.
Election issues stir parliament adjournment request
The Deputy Prime Minister moved to adjourn the House from day’s end to 3 pm a delay that would run on Wednesday instead of Monday. Minister Perkins would study the request as the schedule was deemed impossible to adjust on short notice. Riley comments on his Cook electorate majority and lack of Blaze r Party support.
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Ir. Latham
House of Representatives
Ene
Perkins
Hill
Mr. Riley
Cook
Blazer
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Walters
Ames
Hopwood
Clark
J Walters
Wal Maiden
Ooes
Fenny Nce
Bateline
Coleen
B. Walters
Darling
Wyatt
B. O'Reilly
Lancashire
Miss Hartigan
Hopman and Prenn
San Francisco Waterfront
Mr. MacDonald
Eartier Baking
London Wool Sales
W.A
von Papen
U.C.P
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