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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 13, 1934

Page

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Australia Wins by 238 Runs at Lord's Test

Australia dominated the first test, winning by 238 runs as England faced a near-impossible chase. Woodfull declared at 273 for eight, O Reilly and Grimmett bowled steadily to push England into a losing position. The match featured solid centuries by Australian batsmen, tight bowling by Grimmett and O Reilly, and a tense final session as England pursued a rescue with Ames and Leyland.

Hirtet Australia Woodfull England O'Reilly Ames Leyland McCabe Brows Geary Wal Saree Farner Orat Omida Verity Wallare Catah Darling Anawrar Brown Fares Ustralia Farnea Fe Hammond Allos JL Wd Ove Farnae Garey Ami Chipperfisid Mltationa Manuas Pool Parnas Chippardald Con Nd Hammond Barnes Walters Wpir- Wwelers S¢ Wu Aventlal Flim Michela Oreilly Grimmett Oldfield Woodhull Ateres Tesinnivga Aeure Tareen Waitara Wall leCabe Grimm Mal Bia Bredoan Thervatier Seare Grimpett O'Rally Hatamen O'Railly Tham Rutcliffe Snorbell Wallers Tusien Sgain Betsman Stilimpa Hammond Bradman Bmo- Cabe Readinasa Ba Pen Wngland Griesst Gugland Walter Grimett Pataud Hendren Grimamet Poreford le O'Reilly Chippernald Armes

Buried Shell Explodes on Serbian Farm AUSTRALIA TINGS

A buried shell exploded on a Serbian farm causing damage and drawing Australian attention to regional hazards. Local authorities investigated the incident and appealed for safety awareness amid ongoing postwar tensions.

England First Inning Chaos Amid War Time Strife

In a fragmented report from Bulivrade dated Monday a farm labourer, unemployed for a month, injures himself with a blade while attempting to pry at old iron believed to be a German stall. The incident shatters the house of his family, including a wife and two daughters, as details of the early innings and players like Woodfull and Ames appear in a chaotic score summary.

Bulivrade Besa Wallars Futily Helter Isaty Slavia Inet Vin Post Everel Ninesima Furnes Stord Harnenond Ny Abseentan Ames Maines Ganty Obipparsaia Grimmatt O Brown Varity Z McCabe Maremond Faraone Ham

Larwood Poised for Lord's Return in June Test

Larwood looks certain for the match starting June 23 at Lord's as selectors in England and Australia monitor his form. He bowls pacey, orthodox and appeared fully recovered, sending Langridge to the pavilion and bowling twenty six overs in two days. rumors of a Nottingham teats decline are denied.

London Larwood AL Lords Thomas Sakray Easax Voce Baat Langridge Twee Voce Nottingham

Hurricane in Central America Death Toll Rising

Relief workers estimated about 2,000 people dead in El Salvador after a catastrophic hurricane last week. Floods and landslides devastated mountains, towns, and rivers, with survivors awaiting aid and details slowly emerging from the disaster zone.

Salvador el Salvador

Uncertainty Over UAP Election Date Boosts July Delay

The United Austi Party delays deciding the Commonwealth election date, with June 27 pre-session unsettled and mid July discussions possible. The Martin by election outcome and internal UAP shifts influence stance on holding polls in March or September. Several UAP members hint Pat Lleane should face normal contest if Holman’s large last vote margin narrows.

United Austi Party Martin Wicely Maren Pat Llecane Holman

Tasmania trip denounced as not pre election move

Deputy leader Mr T Paterson of the Country Party denied reports that the visit of timecff Dr Page and Senator Elliott to Tasmania was an election ploy. He said they received many invitations to discuss overseas marketing and economy, asserting the Country Party would shape the field in Wilmot and reestablish the U.C.P. as a separate political group in Tasmania.

Melbourne Tuseday T. Paterson Country Party Timecff Page Elliott Tasmania Diecusa Wilmot U.C.P

Deportation Sequel to Charge of Communism

London reports a developing case linked to a New Zealand University professor in Tokyo. William Eckerton, arrested months ago on charges of involvement in Communist activities, faces further action as the deportation sequel unfolds.

London William Eckerton Maw Zealand University Tokio

Austria Uncertain in Face of Terrorism

Vienna reports ongoing unrest as terror threats and emergency measures test Austria's government. Public confidence wavers over whether authorities can restore order amid frequent alarms and security suspensions.

Austria

Australian team denies rumors of discord at match

Unfounded press reports claim the Australian test team faced alleged tensions over selection and Bradman. Manager Mr. Bushby dismissed the rumors as fabrications, saying the team has shown unity and expects fair play in return.

London Bushby Kippax Aloo Bradman

Missing Vice Consul Shang Sparks Sino-Japanese Tensions

Japanese officials deny danger after the disappearance of Kuramoto in Nanking as a third Japanese naval officer heads to the capital. Chinese authorities offer a reward of £1000 for information, while Japanese residents debate evacuation amid ongoing mystery.

Kuramoto Nanking Aleo Huma

Million Deficit Forecast for Victoria

A damaged OCR snippet reports a looming deficit for Victoria with figures suggesting a shortfall around £1000. The text is fragmented and contains several transcription errors making specifics unclear. The item reads as a local financial notice or brief financial forecast from Melbourne or Victoria authorities.

British Government May Act To Restore Order

In the House of Olympia last week the Home Secretary Sir John Glimour said the country largely agrees disorder must not be tolerated and if it continues authorities may be given further powers to restore order and prevent disruptions.

London House of Olympia John Glimour

Vandalism at St Patrick's Cathedral Reats Jewel Heist

Thieves forced entry to St Patrick's Cathedral last night and stole emeralds and jewels, damaging gold plates and windows. Damages estimated at 11,000. Monsignor Losargun noted no sacred icon desecration, but security losses were significant.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral W ‘Oracifis

Whisky Age Increase Aired In Meeting

The Tall Beard meeting at Stoney discussed raising the whisky maturation period from two to three years. Arthur J. Coston, attorney for James Ramsay and company, advocated a five year period. Mr. McConaghy chaired and noted drinkers' recense responses, while McLaughlin & Co Ltd urged no doubt about whisky age prejudice against Australian Wirsky, claimed five years as minimum.

Stoney Arthur J. Coston James Ramsay Beinew McConaghy Coston Nae Prete Oor McLaughlin and Company Ltd Wirsky

Bust of Julius Caesar Unearthed in India

A fragmentary description notes the discovery of a bust likened to Julius Caesar or Augustus. It mentions a sepia-toned likeness and a claim that the bust is the real effigy of a ruler, with derisive commentary on its authenticity.

Ome Deve Artic Heal Tha ‘Beaty Iree Sullas Aignor Mumatia Paorosepia Eal Tai Abetator

Boxing Comedy in New York Recalls Fuzzy Bout Laughs

A fragmented report from New York captures a boxing comedy scene with spectators and commentators joking about a bout. Scorers, spectators, and actors share witty exchanges as the event unfolds with playful banter and lighthearted spectacle.

New York

Miss Jean Batten Mystery Records Shifting Names

Fragmentary OCR hints at a Miss Jean Batten mystery with garbled text and misread phrases. The readable bits suggest a travel or personal feature, but concrete facts, dates, or places are not extractable. Further reliable text needed to craft a proper summary.

Rural relief plan forms amid scattered notes

A fragmentary report notes a rural relief effort with unnamed groups seeking a new scheme to address local needs. The text is unclear but suggests a formal plan or meeting to name or organize relief activities.

Four Die In Airliner Crash Near New York

A New York bound American Airlines flight crashed killing four aboard. Officials report the crash occurred shortly after takeoff with investigators examining the wreckage and cause remains undetermined.

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