04 Jun 1934
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1934
Page
1
His Majesty King confers hday honours on charity and social service workers including migrant welfare figures. The list sits with the ordinary Commonwealth roll, noting Empire merit for welfare work amid reduced UK migration since 1929. Voluntary organisations have carried much of the aftercare and welfare effort during a period of low mood.
The Governor-General announced the King’s birthday honours for Australia, naming knights, companions, and officers across civil and military divisions. Recipients include Claude Hit Reading as Bank board chair, Robert Wilson Knox of the Australian National Committee, Mrs Alice Mabel Moss, Nancy Consatt Stephan, and others in the British Empire orders and related civil service roles.
In a Paris singles semifinal, Joe Crawford falls to German rival Von Cramm in a five set duel. Cramm recovered from 4-6, 0-4 to win 6-2 9-1 6-4 6-? and advance, while the match showcased remarkable rallies and drive plays as crowds cheered Crawford’s late surges.
Australia limped to 335 at stumps with eight down after Woodfull and McCabe built a bright 142 run stand. Barnett was 52 not out as Woot disappointed. rest of the batting failed in a tough English test at Lord's during the Manchester match.
London report describes a test trial at Lord's where Clark, after clinching a spot, leaves due to a stomach strain while England's bowling struggles against The Rest. Verity and Nichols bowl well despite the dull pitch, with Hext and Hammond limited by injuries and several fielding errors costing chances.
A fragmentary cricket report details Woodfull’s side facing Baxter and McCabe in a Lancashire match. Key figures include McCabe scoring a century and Bromley contributing, with Booth, Booth and Kippax among bowlers. The innings ends after a long day with 379 runs.
London letters report press correspondent Pembroke Stephens returned from Germany after reporting on the treatment of Jews. The Daily Bytelews notes Stephens faced arbitrary withholding of access and threats during inquiries, while promising a full investigation into every statement without closing channels.
The French delegation announced an agreement with Germany fixing the Saar plebiscite for January 14. Inhabitants will vote with guarantees against oppression and may petition to a neutral tribunal after the plebiscite. A governing commission will supervise polling, with possible Danish police involvement.
Lord Tennyson writes in News of the World praising England’s chances to retain the Ashes with a strong lineup including Wyatt Sutcliffe Hammond Flandre Leyland Ames Townsend Nichol Verity Tom Mitchell and Clark Nichol Bowes Yarnea Maurice Tate in Reynolds News argues for pursuing tight methods and pace to counter Grimmett and OReilly and favors Bowes or Barnes if Larwood unavailable.
Owing to damp courts only three divisions of the Gimereian tournament were completed on Saturday. Play resumes this morning at Maou and special court spins at Tub court will be used to finish the draws. All players must attend at Manuka by 9 a.m except the No 1 men’s division.
Neville Chamberlain will present a full statement to the House of Commons within days detailing Britain's stance on the war debt question. The issue gains urgency as further instalments to the United States are due June 15, with total amounts due surpassing 239 million dollars, about 47.1 million pounds.
The report discusses Roosevelt's message to Congress on U S borrowing nations and how debtor countries use their resources. It notes the American interest in recovery and fair debt payment versus unproductive nationalistic spending amid long standing financial ties.
A scrambled 1920s style report notes debates in Congress and British debt talks. It mentions Roosevelt readiness to discuss war debt arrangements and efforts to reconcile American and British financial relations. The piece hints at shared concerns over debt, cooperation, and potential policy actions amid international tension.
In Derby, Mr. J. H. Thomas warns that world events and British policy push war closer. He notes disappointment at failing to persuade global disarmament and rejects binding alliances, stressing no government pledge to join war, yet urging others to do right.
The University team defeated Canberra 4 0 at Old Man's Oval during Country Week. Canberra faced setbacks as Ficks could not start, leading to five substitutions. Cameron scored for Canberra, but the university’s strong lineup secured the win amid a challenging day.
A brief note states the printing and publishing by Dr Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd. It identifies the company premises at Mart Errest Braddon Canberra and mentions the publisher's location on site or in the office address.
In ideal conditions at Queanbeyan Showground the visiting South Coast combination outplayed the Blues 26 to 14. Rowley and Kay fed the threequarters while the pack proved formidable. Queanbeyan fought well but failed to convert chances as their backs mishandled.
The Governor has been notified of birthday honours for Melbourne figures including Harold Gengoult Smith Lord Mayor CMG Arthur Pitt Under-Secretary CBE Col Harold Edward Cohen OBE Rev James Henry Gain and Arthur Herbert Wright in the Civil Division with additional military and civil recognitions.
The item lists Sir Claude Hin Reading as chairman and BaPasate Grae as managing director of Auatralaaian Tobasea Wy Ltd and identifies Ale as treasurer of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce from 1916 to 102, plus representation of the chamber in the Australian associated chambers of commerce during and after significant trade discussions.
Sir Robert Witten Keres of Mabe diveriae of Wisters AG and Pickars Commonwealth Brest mentioned in a brief public notice. continued on page 4.
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