Australia Opens With Advantage In Second Test At Trent Bridge
Australia held the upper hand after Day 2 at Trent Bridge as Chipperfield batted into the 90s and Grimmett, OReilly, and Grimmett again shared key wickets. England struggled with Sutcliffe contributing 62, but fell to 128 for four at stumps as Australia advanced to 374 total.
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Wall
Ang Grimmett
Commonwealth surplus shows eleven month excess to May
A government monthly Treasury return reports a surplus of 2,625,000 for eleven months to May 31, driven by higher customs and postal receipts. Receipts total 66,266,000 against 63,641,000 spent, with some revenue items exceeding estimates while ordinary expenditure lags. Future June spending and a 1,400,000 wheatgrower charge may reduce the surplus.
Argentina breach of wheat export pact shocks grain trade
Argentina has broken the agreement permitting 11 bushels of wheat export between August 1, 1933, and August 1, 1934. Through June 7 shipments reach 1,714,000,000 bushels. Wheat exporters expect no ban as May shipments show nearly 180 vessels chartered to load grain cargoes to Europe.
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London
Argentina
Europe
Australia Leads Davis Cup Tie as McGrath Blasts Off
In the first singles match Australia heads 3-0 over Japan as McGrath uses drop shots and aggressive net play to seize an early advantage. Fujikura replies with hard line passes to tie the set at four all, while McGrath stumbles on several drop shots and nets.
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London
Australia
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Fujikura
Davis Cup Tie Shows Australia Beaten by Japan
In the Australia versus Japan Davis Cup match, Fujikura defeats McGrath 4-6 7-6 6-2 and Turnbull beats Yamagashi 6-4 7-5, as Japan maintains pressure with strong serves and rallies while Australia struggles with consistency and heat. The day features tense exchanges and notable incidents including a racquet impact near the Australian manager and a spiked pace throughout the long sets.
Larwood May Play in Second Test at Lord's
Nottingham report says Bradman may be rested if Len Huttons side deems Wood Roy or Larwood fit for the next test at Lord's. The article notes the wet wicket could affect pace and bowling plans.
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Laan
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Gentlemen Agiinatustralia
Commonwealth loan allotments cap large subscriptions
The Prime Minister said in Canberra that all subscriptions of 5000 pounds or less will be allotted in full while larger subscriptions will receive about 33 1 3 percent of the amount applied for with a minimum of 5000 pounds. About 8800 applications totalled 17 million pounds, oversubscribed by roughly 7 million. 8450 applications were for 10 to 5000 pounds.
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J. A. Lyons
Canberra
Wich
Bomb outrages hit Austria with widespread sabotage
A series of bombings disrupted Vienna and the Danube region. Bridges on main lines near Salzburg were blown prior to a planned inspection by Prince Starhemberg. A vice chancellor office bomb, railway destructions, steamer wharves, and power line attacks disrupted traffic and caused injuries and deaths among security and civilians.
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Swing to Labour in Tasmanian Elections
A large Labour swing altered Tasmanian politics as results trickle in. Several Nationalists face defeat in Bass Franklin Darwin and Wilmot in a likely Liberal decline while Ministers Hobbs Campbell and others contend with uncertain counts and possible losses amid partisan shifts.
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R. M. Mubby
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B. Watkins
A. W. Burbury
L. Atkinson
Mesars
Jude
Trade rights clash over butter consignments to Broken Hill
The Commonwealth challenges if the Dairy Produce Act infringes free trade between States. Canberra authorities study the issue which could disrupt the Federal equalization scheme for butter. If SA butter is seized, SA Premier Butler may take the case to the High Court for interpretation of section 92.
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Broken Hill
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Canberra
South Australia
Butler
High Court
Tradow
Queanbeyan Defeats Canberra For Massy Cup
Queanbeyan beat Canberra 12 to 6 at the Queanbeyan Showground in a fast open game. Both sides showed strong handling despite wet conditions, with Queanbeyan pulling ahead shortly before full time as Canberra pressed late.
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Blues
Victorian Upper House election results summary
Melbourne voters saw Legislative Council polls held yesterday with limited interest. Contests occurred in six provinces. 11 members were returned unopposed. The Australian Labour Party secured one seat, the others went to party candidates, with one seat in doubt.
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Ordeal in flood sweeps off bridge into Molonglo River
A Duntroon resident narrowly escaped when floodwaters swept a person from a bridge into the Molonglo River at dusk. Emergency crews searched the river as residents watched anxiously. Authorities urged caution near swollen waterways.
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Youths Bid at Rescue Ends in River Rescue
Thomas McCormack of Duntroon was swept into the Molonglo River after a log toppled him from a footbridge. Norman Faull of Kingston swam out with a rope to aid him but had to retreat. McCormack clung to a tree for over an hour until police and firefighters rescued him. he was admitted to Canberra Hospital with exposure.
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Bridge Closure After Heavy Rain Floods Molonglo River
Severe rainfall forced the Molonglo River crossing to close to traffic late last night. Authorities feared the Acton bridge would be submerged by morning.
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Lueven
Acton
Jean Batten Rail Trip Advised for Melbourne Route
A fragment notes Jean Batten advised against a rail route to Melbourne and mentions a reel to a tac cop, with unclear context and garbled local details. The readable bits indicate travel guidance and a police reference, but specifics are missing.
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