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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 16, 1934

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Larwood to face Lords test with captain's orders

Australians watch confident Larwood will bowl under captain's orders at Lords if selected for the second test. Officials may limit his leg trap while MCC and Australian Board seek to avoid revived tactics. Larwood's pace remains feared by the Australians on the sporty Lords pitch.

London Australian Press Association Northampton Inet Larwood Lords M.C.C Australian Board of Control Australia

Larwood in Line for Lords Test Say English Selector

Sir Stanley Jackson said if Larwood is fit he would be chosen for the Lords test. He added no conditions apply beyond team members following the captain's orders. The Standard notes Nottingham captain A W Carr would resign only under team pressure and disputes over use of Larwood and Voce. Turnbull, picked for Gentlemen of England versus Australia, is ill and to be replaced by E R T.

Wancara Stanley Jackson Larwood Manley Jackson Nottingham A. W. Carr Voce Jardine Arwon Permin Turnbull Eng Australia

Northampton match reports a tense day in London test

In a fractured account from the Northampton match in London, Brown and Barnett lead a strong stand with Brown reaching a century amid Australia’s low total on tour. Snowden later top scores with 106 as the innings stumble with brisk bursts from Ebeling and Partridge.

London Brad Bradman Brown Barnett Matthews Nce Barnett Titole Inall Reilly Australia Ebeling Derling Snewden Bakewell Bnowen Ly Bakens Leon O'Reilly Northampton Snowden Pleetwood Darling Kippax Partridge Bromiley Chipperfield Yeater

Prince Congratulates Woodfull at London Appeal

The Prince of Wales opened the Child Immigration Society appeal for 100000 pounds to fund three Emma farm schools in Victoria, with a 1000 pound cheque. Mr. W. M. Woodfull attended the event as the Australian captain was cheered. The Prince spoke from the platform and later praised the Australians' test match finish.

London the of Wales Child Immigration Society Em Farm Bridge Victoria W. M. Woodfull Atform Woodfull

NOT FORTIFIED Japanese Mandate in Pacific

Sydney reports Mr. Latham head of the Australian Mission to the East stating fortifications are not being placed on Japanese dated islands. He said Parliament will likely see an annual League of Nations report from Japan, though Japan is not a member. He urged support for Chinese merchants in Australia.

Sydney Latham National Club Japan League of Nations Australia

British approval of mission to Asia and Australia

In the House of Commons Sir John BIMON said the British Government had been kept informed of Australian Attorney General Latham’s recent mission to the Netherlands East Indies Singapore China and Japan. He urged the House to join in congratulating Latham on a journey of great value.

London House of Commons Latham Netherlands East Indies Singapore China Japan Jon Bimon Atham

Lyons hints at February election campaign in Australia

Prime Minister Mr Lyons told a Marulan gathering he would likely be in the midst of an election campaign in February. He was en route to Canberra after touring the South Coast and spoke to both Australian and British audiences on international matters.

Sydney Marulan Canberra South Coast Mr. Lyons

Tobacco gains from Australian leaf use and rising prices

The Commonwealth Customs Department notes increased use of Australian tobacco leaf, signaling industry growth after easing early disabilities. Minister Mr. T White says production of a high grade leaf improves prices while Australia moves toward self sufficiency except for blending tobacco.

Commonwealth Customs Department T. White Australia White

Australia Canada tariff preference extended for dried fruits

The Cannes Government agreed to continue for a year with the Commonwealth Government a tariff arrangement that allows Australian fruit and raisins to enter Canada free of duty. This policy gives Australia tariff preference on the export market at a four cent level.

Melbourne Cannes Commonwealth Canada Australia

National Library Buys Dalrymple Collection for Centenary Display

The Commonwealth Government approves a major purchase for the National Library replacing the Cook collection as the institution's most significant acquisition since 1823. The Dalrymple books manuscripts charts and pictures illuminate early Australian exploration and links to Captain Cook. The Library Committee plans to lend the items to Melbourne Public Library for Centenary exhibitions.

National Library Cook Dalrymple Alexander Dalrymple Captain Cook Library Committee House of Representatives G. H. Mackay The Binns Ermeast Scott Melbourne University London Melbourne Australia South Beas East India Company Admiralty South Seas Discovery

Jean Batten Visits Canberra Brief Stop in Capital

Miss Jean Batten the New Zealand aviatrix arrived at Canberra’s Duntroon airfield ahead of schedule in a Civil Aviation plane piloted by Captain Ross. She was greeted by government officials including J. H. Starling of the Prime Minister's Department and civic representative C. Dasey, with a reception at Parliament House.

Jean Batten New Zealand Duntroom Ross Civil Aviation Department Essendon Victoria Prime Minister's Department J. H. Starling C. &. Dasey Parliament House Miss Batten R. Casey

Angus Case Raises Doubts on Church Procedure

In Melbourne the Messenger, organ of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria and Tasmania, questions the wisdom of letting the Judicial Commission decide the Angus issue amid its immense importance.

Melbouvrne the Messenger Presbyterian Church of Victoria Tasmania Angus

Cabinet Luncheon Attended by Pearce and UK Representative

Defence Minister Sir George Pearce chaired a cabinet luncheon in Lyons absence with UK Government Representative Mr. Crutchley and Mrs Crutchley present. A group photo was taken before Miss Batten left for Goulburn. Few people remained when she landed at Duntroon after a cool trip from Essendon.

Defence George Pearce Lyons Misa Batten United Kingdom E.T. Crutchley Crutchley Casey Lee Miss Batten Goulburn Duntroon Bssendon

Miss Batten Arrives in Goulburn to Warm Reception

Miss Jean Batten arrived in Goulburn after a Canberra visit and was greeted by the Mayor and Mayoress. About 400 people lined a city procession to welcome her and she received a hearty reception.

Goulburn Canberra Jean Batten

Possible Challenge to Mr A Gay in Bass Vote

Report says Mr A Gay and Mr J A may face opposition in the next Federal election from a nominee linked to the Young Nationalist organization. The notice notes potential contest within the Bass constituency.

A. Gay J. A House of Natives For Bass

War Debts: Finland to Pay Only Sum Due

New York report says £166,000 from Finland will be paid tomorrow amid expected £47.7 million due from fifteen nations. Funding agreements from 1928 to 1925 appear near collapse, with Lithuania and Yugoslavia still silent. Italy hints at token payments but the US remains bound by the Johnston Default Act.

New York Washington New York Times Treasury Finland Lithuania Jugo-Slavia United States

Four Countries Refuse War Debt Payments

Italy Poland Roumanis and Hun informed the State Department they would pay nothing on the war debt instalments due tomorrow.

Washington Italy Poland Hun State Department

Italy Not Paying Token Toward Johnson Law Settlement

Rome reports Italy will not make a token payment under the Johnson law as default becomes possible if full payment is not made. While awaiting settlement, Italy would have demonstrated goodwill by a token payment, but remains prepared to withhold.

Rome Washington Italy

Debated Mussolini Style Tactics At Olympia Meeting

In the House of Commons Sir Isaac Foot condemned the Olympia meeting as rough and anti parliamentary. Major Atlee and others urged inquiry into Mosley’s methods, while Home Secretary Sir John Gilmour warned against militarized crowds and favored broad consensus on free speech. Government planned a bill restricting entry to public meetings deemed necessary for order.

London Rma Isaac Foot House of Commons Olympia Oswald Mosely Mosely Atlee William Thorne Labour MacDonald John Gilmour Sehat Ocyanieers Pergaienion Ice White City

Telephone services show continued May gain in instruments

The article notes ongoing improvement in telephone development with a May net gain of 1 638 instruments. Since July 1 the total net gain reaches 11 804, compared with 2 226 in the corresponding period of previous years.

Strong British Action Over German Default Standstill

The Daily Herald reports Britain will set up an Anglo German clearing office to impound Germanys trade balance if the July 1 reconsideration fails. Treasury officials work on the machinery while Chamberlain says Britain may legislate the step unless a fair bondholder deal is reached before July 1.

London The Daily Herald Germany Treasury House of Commons Neville Chamberlain Berlin Britain

British Expert to Advise on Defence

Colonel Maurice Hankey will visit Australia as an official guest at the Centenary celebrations. He will be asked to advise on next year's defence vote and on a comprehensive scheme for the defence of Australia.

Melbourne Commonwealth Bir Maurine Hankey Imperial Defenor Australia Maurice Hankey

State Cabinet approves £300,000 silo programme in NSW

The New South Wales State Cabinet today sanctioned a major silo expansion estimated at £300,000. Twenty five new plants, five working houses, and storage additions to three existing plants will be built in the Southern and Western Districts. Construction is slated to begin by November.

Sydney

Fascist Conclave Talks Between Hitler and Mussolini

Report from Venice describes secret talks between Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini amid police presence at Hitler's Grand Hotel. Discussions reportedly cover Austria's status, disarmament, League of Nations, and the Danubian question with a planned Friday meeting aboard a gunboat off Venice.

Venice Moe Dallye Egraph Austria Herr Hitler Signor Mussolini Grand Hotel Hitler League of Nationa Italy

France Prepares Bondholder Protection Measure

Paris reports the government will act to safeguard bondholders amid currency strain. Official sources say had Germany paid its interest, the marks issue could be resolved via a German clearing house.

Paris Germany Areuch- German Clearing House

New Hospital Prospects Tabled at Canberra Health Conference

Canberra health officials advanced estimates for a new hospital at Canberra during a Canberra Hospital Advisory Board meeting led by acting Health Minister Mr. Guy and Director-General Dr. L. Nott. A subcommittee will study building plans and a Lean of management with powers of administration and enhanced hospital tax benefits, to be presented to the Government. The group also inspected the hospital prior to the conference.

Canberra Canberra Hospital Advisory Board Mr. Guy L. Nott

Canada Grants Preferential Duty to Australian Flour Exports

Australian flour exports enter Canada under a preferential duty amid growing demand and calls from exporters to observe Canadian policy. The trade includes flour, canned and dried fruits, wine, and related goods, with shipments already moving under the arrangement.

Canada Rta

Berlin Conference Promises New Era in European History

Berlin reports on the Tosmone talks with confidence of inaugurating a new era in Europe. Newspapers highlight the conference’s unique character and claim propagandas arise from the people.

Berlin

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