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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 21, 1934

Page

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Exciting Test Match Play At Leeds England Dismissed For 204

Australia bowled England out for 204 on a Leeds pitch after Grimmett O Reilly and Walters shone with the ball. Bowes dismissed three, then England faltered to 135 before Leyland and Wyatt rallied briefly, but the bow rig improved and England were all out. Woodfull Ponsford Browis McCabe Darling Chipperfield O Reilly Wall and Keeton led the Australian attack as England toiled on the worsening surface.

Leeds England Grimmett O'Reilly Walters Bowes Australia Woodfull Ponsford Brows Mra McCabe Darling Chipperfield Eet Semana O'Reily Wall Tee Murdstall Walin Keeton Ilakda Waiters Fromely Thes Tom McCabe Tenage O'Railly Oldfield Batenan Ukesco Wien Orelly Bradman O'feeltty Fae Lucker Swack Moating Inage Bright le Hondron Hammond War Fanime Chipperwald Alloa Chippereld Herdren Wyatt Hendren Chipperfieid Leyland Wyall Jonipperteld Reds Stekl Yorkshire Waltera Woolfull Chipper Amis Hopwood Grieamett Amu Oreilly Toa Fund Ames Wan Tam O'Reilys Mitchell Grimett Wallery Wally PI ‘Hendron O'Feilly Ammen B. Grimmal Verity R Mitchell At. Olifold B Grimmett G. Ponaford B. Grimmett Cine

Kippax Bound for England Departure Noted

Fragmentary notice mentions Mrs Alan Kippax bound for England aboard a train to Orsora with unclear details about travel arrangements and companion names. The garbled text references dates and paths but lacks coherent specifics.

Stonot Orsora Hingland Alan Kippax Abe

Davis Cup Draw Favours U S A in London

Wallis Myers in the Daily Telegraph predicts the Davis Cup draw leans toward the Americans. Wood’s steadiness and pace may trouble McGreth while Crawford favours the Australian doubles pairing with Lott and Joefen. Odds suggest America holds the advantage though Australian form and doubles strength keep it competitive.

London Telegraph Wallis Myers Wood McGreth Shield Crawford Ameries

End of General Strike Moves Toward Arbitration

San Francisco voters record a 191 to 74 decision by the General Strike Committee to end the maest and seek arbitration for an immediate return. The panel urges unions to resume work, pledging to use all resources to finish the maritime strike, while other labor action continues in Portland and Minneapolis amid widespread unrest and arrests.

San Francisco I1 Ps Portland Oregon Assum America Thun Meyer Little America Altween Alrikera Benken Radio I Nmichuin Bollifg Pier 4 Ant Wolone Jocal Din Wour Mudh Hookivelt Honovor Aner Central Craugh Fed Arden Atet Amoke Wagner Nct Pacife Nuikey Minnempelle Armia Shotuns AL Amaith's Cove Melbourne Officisis Smother Wonthage Alabama Janaw Ohlie Duainens Pita Labour Department Washsun Wi Francisco Tus New Tock Times Wurike Coe Bridge Mehan Tabsur Alameda County

Valuable sapphire found in fowl bazaar Calcutta

A woman in Burman district bought a tent at a bazaar. While dressing it, a green stone was found in the stomach of a fowl. A jeweller confirmed it as a valuable sapphire. The discovery caused a run on the fowls but no further fortune was reported.

Calcutta Tharres Waddy Chattet Burman Bacaar

Foreign Loans and Exchequer Policy Questioned

London reports a parliamentary query on relaxing restrictions on foreign lending. Chancellor Neville Chamberlain states current foreign lending volumes are not large and warns against exaggerating the issue. He adds that future policy would depend on prevailing conditions and careful consideration.

London Thurmay Ain Cmtran Weville Chamberlain Iome Che

Irish golf title reads strange amid erratic OCR output

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a golf event or result with Irish connections and individuals named Brown and Manoel. The readable portions reference a championship and a time marker but lack clear event details, dates, or outcomes.

Fever Epidemic Report From Kimberley District

A letter from Ton Tress, a noted author, describes a fever epidemic in the Kimberley district. About 14 white men and over 400 Indigenous people are affected, causing panic and disruption across stations. Medical staff are stretched thin, with reports of deaths and widespread distress in the region.

Bydney Priday Anl Kimberley Ton Tress Attethor Thrimae Australia Sone Hines Wyndham Derby

Cholera Mortality Reported in Massive Outbreak

A flood of cholera deaths overwhelms relief efforts as authorities in the region record over a thousand fatalities and brace for further spread. Officials urge sanitation, medical aid, and rapid response teams to contain the crisis.

Cattle Subsidy Bill Attacked in Commons Debate

In the House today Sir Stafford Cripps led opposition against a cattle subsidy bill arguing subsidies favor private interests without restructuring the industry for national gains. Labour’s Griffith called the measure bribery for landlords and farmers, while Major Elliot cited Ottawa and empire trade as shields. the vote passed 26 to 42 after debate on a two year subsidy continuation amid international trade concerns.

Econ House of Commons Stafford Cripps Nmsiy Uepro Ellott Walter Runciman Illasr Ottawa Grifith Lab Britain

Minister denies meat restriction claim in Canberra briefing

The Minister for Commerce, Mr Stewart, emphatically denied published statements that he told the Meat Advisory Committee on July 1 that Australia would retaliate if Britain imposed meat restrictions. He said actions were based on Australia’s rights under the Maat Agreement and not on any informing of Britain.

Stewart Canberra Commonwealth Hrttab Australia

First Australian airmail plane reaches Singapore

A fragmentary report notes the first Australian airmail plane is due in Singapore on December. The text is cut and lacks full context or dates.

Singapore Qantas

Britain to boost air force with 41 new squadrons

In a statement to Parliament Sir Stanley Baldwin announced a four year plan to raise the Royal Air Force by 41 squadrons, with 33 to home defense and 42 additional squadrons allocated to Fleet Air Arm duties, aiming to lift overall strength toward neighboring powers. The move follows a broader imperial defence review and comes amid opposition critiques in both Houses over pace and scope.

Tate Stanley i House of Commons Baldwin Britain France Italy Russia Japan Labour Party House of Lords Kooner Bo Far Ny Royal ‘Air Force Furttwig Monsure Royal Air Force Thone Aiready Hear Honia Gerunce Viking Hime Fleet Air Arta

Explosion at Bexley Relief Depot Wrecks Tools and Feeds

An explosion rocked the Bexley Relief Depot at Laycock corner with Layton Creek Road, causing ceilings to collapse and electric wires to fall. Iron and tools scattered as the district darkened. Widespread fear followed, with observers noting a string of related warnings and rumors.

Yongy Ma -Dha Laycock Tony Creek Road Besley Stryde Rmey Warle

Dominion and British ties over Ottawa rights questioned

A report notes tensions over Ottawa Agreement and cablegram wording. Officials emphasize Australia’s sovereignty and the need for courteous, stable relations with the British Government. The Commonwealth Government asserts Australia’s rights while warning against hostile postures that could harm long-standing ties.

United Kingdom and Latvia Sign New Trade Treaty

London reports a commercial agreement between the United Kingdom and Latvia. The treaty text is published with ratification expected within ten days, and it states the measure comes into force thirty one days after exchange of instruments.

New London United Wingo Latvia Tejmain

Elections U AP Candidates Debated in Conference

The piece outlines candidate selections for the Federal election in the U A P via conference ballot or tramchen of the aerate case. Morefield forecasts completion of new candidates about a fortnight hence. Gerald Sullivan is named as Federal Labour candidate for Huron with Sydney Backater noted.

Sydney Priday U.A.P Svternt Gerald 'Auiuvan Bydney Backater Labour Huron

No Millionaires On The Screen

The report on the cinema industry notes no million dollar salaries on the payrolls with only one star earning about 315000 dollars and another over 200000 dollars. It criticizes the industry for high pay while calling the top salaries excessive and argues the star system harms cost controls and drives lavish lifestyles.

Nearhington Phurway Seaviees Expenabum Agiumex Pallio Mioyle Stars Ncireason Atar Num Vega Raport Srs

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