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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 02, 1934

Page

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McCabe’s epic 240 tops Australian fame at Lord’s

McCabe opens for Australia in England and scores 240 in 380 minutes to push Surrey’s total and build a convincing lead before lunch. Bromley and Gover strike back, Woodfull falters, and a dramatic day ends with Australia aiming for a draw as Squires and Gregory resist.

London McCabe Australia England Surrey Dover Chipferld Gover Wdenutinul Gall Holme Wendar Allpe McCabs Sizarble Bromley Ourland Wells Fender Isai Ste Canaarian Gregory Ohne Grimmett Paul Junck Miquier Grimmatt Viding O'Reilly Squires Dod Gregory Wall Q'Railly Fleetwood-Smith Fonsturd Marten Y Wallle

End of Second Day's Play Amid Heat Wave in India and Australia

Reports from Calcutta describe extreme heat across South India with Beawada reaching 130 degrees in the shade. Towns suffered as animals and people died or fainted, while in England and Australia cricket commentary noted batting feats by Ponsford, McCabe, and Bradman amid a heat-pressed tour talk.

Calcutta Laya South India Beawada Jacobabad Tadla Billore Ashilkand United Provinces London Ponstard Holmes North Astern India Ponsford Goyer McCabe Squires Bradman Fender Hobbs McCabe Seo Reldamean Gover Kippax Cnippert Lowe Australia Tare Burrey

Disarmament talks hit a bleak mood in Geneva

In Geneva the Disarmament Conference chair Mr Henderson warned the talks may fail unless nations present genuine renunciations. Delegates claimed evasions persist as Capt Anthony Eden broadcast that the outlook is darker than ever unless France and Germany modify key declarations to reach a convention.

Geneva Henderson Jereon Anthony Eden France Germany

Australian cricketers gift to king's grandson in London

A garbled London notice reports The Australian cricketers present a signed gift to the king's grandson before dawn. Manager Mr. Hushby states the boy requested autographs from all players and 12 others were to receive a graph or note of thanks.

London King’s Hushby

Naval Review Stuns New York With Aerial Parade

In New York City a grand naval review unfolded with 184 planes in formation above the harbor. Sailors, destroyers, and warships marched before the President aboard the cruiser Indianapolis as Commander-in-Chief Roosevelt hailed the display as a stellar national show of strength.

New York America Nupardi Indianapolia Roomaveltan

Deportation Berlin Chronicle Incoherent Arrest Report

Pembroke Styphens, associate of the London Daily Express, and relatives were arrested in Berlin. Officers of the secret service entered and detained them without disclosing the location. The Berlin office connection is noted, with reports of a fettered charge involving funds and telephoto activities.

Berlin Pembroke Styphens London Ixpram Tela Stephens Bacret Talien Kaste

U A P Leaders Discuss Federal Election Unity

In Melbourne the United Australia Party leaders met to discuss plans for the forthcoming federal elections and possible unity with the Country Party. The Prime Minister said the conference was not a response to Dr Earle Page’s proposals but would consider them. The party pressed for full union across states to avoid wasted votes and mutual antagonism. The lineup included prominent figures from New South Wales and Victoria, with key statements urging complete party federation to advance national interests.

Melbourne U.A.P Ménsicr Fiotel Earle Page Country Party LULGP New South Wales Lyols Malka Page Yobs Lyona Stevens The National Union Willis USA P. ‘Orgastastion K. i. Snow H. W. Borsfeld Wilton “Smith M6l.a Young Nationalist’ Organisation R. G. Menzies United Australia Organisation Victoria United ‘Australia Vic Australia Dr. Pages House of Representatives UAP UCP United Country Party Electios Jonis Saranten Tbe Com Jsaunity Btevens Jyaney

Hughes denies Senate run. will seek North Sydney seat

In North Sydney, Mr W M Hughes refutes reports of a Senate bid and confirms he will contest the North Sydney seat he currently holds, stating there is no ground for such a report and affirming his candidacy for the local seat.

Sydney W. M. Hughes Senate North Sydney

Highway Repairs Prompt Cautious Driving on Federal Route

Maintenance crews work on the Mul ware Shire Federal Highway with pipe and concrete pumps active. In Yasb Canberra road area three bridge structures span Jier Creek as construction continues, drivers told to slow down and observe signs for safety.

Mulware Shire Yasb Canberra Jier Creek

Doctors Safe After Plane Crash Near Wave Hill

Two doctors Dr C C Fenton and Dr W Woolnough were found safe after a search by planes from Broome and Darwin. Fenton, piloting to Jock's Creek, crashed near Victoria Downs. Woolnough was recovered at the campsite. Both men were taken to Rathers time by motor car.

C. C Fenton Northern Territory W. Woolnough Department of the Interior Canberra Ws Hill Darwis Broome Victoria Downs Victori Dawns Station Woolnough Mr. Perkins W.A Darwin Wave Hill Fenton Katherine Bitlett O Jock's Creek Woolnaugh Victoria

Australian High Commissioner voices views on wheat limits

The Australian High Commissioner Mr Bruce said there has been no change in Australia’s stance on wheat export limits. He noted a shift since the London world economic conference toward lowering trade barriers. He warned production restriction is unlikely and could not be achieved given America’s experience, while export markets remain under pressure.

BL Fry Orimmett O'Reilly Gover Eliont Ayers Thoma Moult Tetegraph Ponsford Pece McCabe Guyer Bradman Robertson Gisagow Mornitty Post Brillanes Auatrailo Thomas Boult Daily Telegraph Adelaide Oval Bess New York Mr. Bruce Joe AU Australia Bruce London Mbachely Ineville Washington Ofolais Commonwealth America

Centenary Air Race Draws 43 Entries From London to Melbourne

Forty three machines entered for the Centenary Air Race from London to Melbourne. The event begins at noon today with four last minute entries. Notable participants include D. A. Savills of the RAAF and Major G. H. Cowper of New Zealand. The Australian Women's Weekly machine plans to fly, though its pilot is not yet known.

Melbourne London Sydney D. AL Savills RAAF Harris

Trade push in east backs foreign markets bold plan

A prominent member of the Byding Chamber of Commerce urged the separation of C. delat shock comp and urged MacPheron as a display driver for an international trade push. Robertson supported the plan emphasizing global markets with New Zealand Australia France and Ireland cited as examples. The proposal aims to boost export fees and broaden commodities for international buyers.

Sydney Byding Chamber of Commerce C. Delat New Zealand Awediah Franch Telina Tad Trish

Missing funds in late Professor Chapman estate linked to securities

In Bankruptcy court judge Lukin heard an affidavit for the Royal Society detailing missing bonds worth 3360 pounds from the Royal Society of New South Wales and 16000 pounds tied to the Australian National Research Council. Chapman reportedly sold bonds and stocks totaling 46600 pounds over four years, with assets under 2000 pounds. An inquest into Chapman’s death was announced, with a post mortem and stomach analysis by the Government Analyst.

Sydney Henry Chapman Sydney University Justice Lukin N. F. Cowper Royal Society Royal Society of New South Wales Australian National Research Council Professor Chapman Chapman Chapmen Norman Lethbridge Cowper Cowper Mrr. Palmer Joseph Palmer Bone Fatock Hinamdayit Deere Julina Treasury Fisearch Corneil George Gullue Council Chapmin Rimals Orthermore Whiels Uaan Ee

Charges in bankruptcy court detail misappropriation case

Sydney news reports charges of misappropriation of funds and securities totaling £3,600 tied to the estate of the late Professor Henry Chapman of Sydney Snivaraily. The bankruptcy court actions name Chapman as treasurer of a society, with investigations noting missing bonds, forged or missing records, and disputed estate assets totaling around £2,000 for Chapman and extensive unidentified funds.

Death Certificate Refused in London Medical Case

In London on Friday the death certificate was refused as Chapman, a doctor, declined to issue it. The body was taken to the morgue before the funeral, with Dr Stratford Mhakdem, assistant Government medical officer, attending. Chapman had long been treated by a specialist for a heart disease.

Bydney Quentin Chapman Protesser Stratford Mhakdem Essistant

Film Actor Death Notice Extended to June 30

A film industry notice confirms the death event remains in public records with an official extension of its reporting or memorial deadline to June 30. The extension affects filings and observances tied to the actor's passing and related notices.

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