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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1934
Page
1
England battled for time as Australia were all out for 584 with Bradman 304 and Grimmett bowling坚 tight. Hendren stood firm for England with Wyatt, O'Reilly, and Bowes among the bowlers in a taunting spell as the day wore on.
Ten members of the New Zealand team including Woodfull and Bradman were hosted by Princess Mary in London. They inspected the grounds, were served tea, and received a letter of thanks from Count Lascelles for an autographed bat. The party enjoyed tennis and golf with Mr Brace and others, as the Prince of Wales and Hustogate noted.
A fragmentary report describes Bowes at a London fair where he could not strike coconuts. A bystander shouted instructions as Bowes smiled and took a run at the stand, then circled the ride in a lighthearted moment.
England scored 181 in their first innings with Ponsford and Brown among top scorers as Australia bowled. Bowes and Verity starred with multiple wickets. Second innings Australia were 158 for four at stumps, with Hendren and Leyland not out and Bundricke contributing in a drawn match.
The Daily Telegraph reporter notes Bradman’s masterful innings showing power and poise. He rides pressure, drives and hooks with precision, and demonstrates remarkable invulnerability and stamina while England’s bowlers fail to stop his superb stroke play.
Mr Stevens recalls past actions during the crisis as bank events unfold. The article highlights Lang's decisions and the fallout affecting stakeholders. Authorities review responses and public reaction intensifies as new details emerge.
A garbled report from London describes a batman receiving an X ray and references to bank policy and political controversy. The piece mentions Lang and Stevens and a debate over a government savings bank and financial policy amid court and public scrutiny.
The loog ahordsmen strike settlement was delayed with a week set for a vote among members to accept or reject arbitration proposals. Conservatives appear to hold sway, mediators' plan may be adopted. No progress in the lorry strike at Mis, with National Guard in control. The tenure strike in Alabama grows, over 20,000 operators idle.
In Madrid on a Saturday a wage dispute provoked a strike by workers in the underground galleries of the Bank of Spain. When confronted with no wage increase, laborers began a sit down and stayed below for hours. Police then fired tear gas into the main shaft, driving workers to surface with streaming eyes as the Spanish Trade Union Congress threatened a general strike and reprisals.
My Turner appointed Chief Electoral Officer for the Commonwealth in Canberra succeeding the retired B T Quinien. Turner brings over twenty five years of electoral experience, starting as a messenger in 1000 with the Electoral Office, then moving through Trade and Customs, and later joining NSW electoral administration before his Canberra posting.
The Australian Country Party faces a key split as Col E J Munro announces the Federal Executive will endorse Victoria’s current federal members. Retiring Country Party hopefuls may run as independent Country Party candidates if not endorsed by the Victorian party, potentially reshaping the state’s political alignments.
The Victorian Central Council of the Country Party in Melbourne says all candidates must sign the pledge to ensure party faith and unity. It criticizes composite ministries as obstacles and notes efforts to block alliances at Daylesford. The council will back any suitable candidates who sign the nominator form.
London dispatch reports a rescheduled tour plan for the Duke of Gloucester with edits by oNermhard for Mareeltig dated September 6 and August 2 sail date for H.M. Busse. It notes appointments and shifts in the Electoral Branch Sydney Prom and Queensland Commonwealth roles, including 1922 redistribution work and Canberra appointment.
Trevor Wignall reports in Daily Mail that Brankley Jackson campaign leader Larwood may be invited to the Oval as Warned by friends. The Daily Telegraph notes Thomas Mout endorsing Sir Stanley Jackson’s view that Larwood’s last match injuries were non-deliberate. Larwood bowled medium pace at a recent Sacuesiay? fixture.
An experimental flight is planned at Point Cook Aerodrome in Melbourne. The test stage aims to carry about 20,000 letters, with takeoff set for 4 tomorrow. The flight will proceed to Brisbane and return, with arrival expected in New Guinea, according to early estimates.
The Campaign Committee of the UAP will meet to receive nominations for selection in the UAP Interests for the Federal Selections. Nominations will be submitted to the Divisional Conference and elections held on August 1. A meeting today debated nominating a candidate to contest the vacant Globceator seat after Walter Ben’s death. There is strong sentiment that C. S. Bennett, son of the late member, has the best chance of selection.
Sydney reports Premier Stevens will not seek federal office yet and will keep focus on state duties. He plans a broad tour to support Devoe’s candidacy and assess political viability while noting no immediate federal intention.
In London at Wimbledon, Australia trails after doubles as Lott and Stosien of the United States defeat Crawford and Quist 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4. The singles will decide the challenger for the final match.
Floods in Poland devastate 30 villages and hundreds of miles of roads and railways. Evacuations begin in Warsaw as police and salvage crews respond. Typhus fears rise while crops fail and thousands of farmers are ruined. aid flights ferry supplies to isolated areas amid widespread destruction.
A severe heat wave across the Western states has caused over 260 human deaths and led to the loss of thousands of cattle. Authorities warn the extreme temperatures continue to threaten livestock and public health. Rapid cooling and hydration measures are urged for affected communities and farms.
Light to moderate rain swept New South Wales with scattered showers toward the coast. Weather officials attributed the wet spell to moist air and unsettled conditions, warning of heavier bursts and possible thunder in coastal pockets as the storm moves inland.
In London hints from high quarters point to a general royal jubilee observance for the King's silver anniversary. No nationwide tour or large press gathering is expected and the King desires inexpensive, modest celebrations with simple pageantry.
A crowded city bus toppled from a roadway into a lumber yard, exploded petrol, burning many, with at least 14 dead and 38 passengers injured. The bus carried a social club to visit a penitentiary for a baseball game.
Auckland report notes Maori fears of an impending apocalypse not fulfilled as Angl ican minister addresses Clare ndon parishioners after midnight on Saturday. Parishioners reportedly sang hymns with cheerful ringing while awaiting catastrophe.
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