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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
2
Relatives and friends of the late Corel Beryl Crease beloved wife of George A Crease for rest Canberra are invited to attend the funeral at St Johns Church at 3 p m today.
The Evening Standard notes JARDINE laments Larwood missing the side as England faces Australia with a mix of bowlers. It argues fewer batting changes help team unity and suggests Barnett could target Grimmett and O'Reilly, leveraging early advantage at Mottingham.
Australians take a two day rest after light practice at Lords ahead of Nottingham. Possible changes include Ebeling or Bromley for Darling, with Grimmett and O'Reilly likely to share bowling duties. Wall and McCabe are expected to lead England in attack with strong support.
Bradman left the nursing home and is fit for the test. Grimmett suffers a right ankle blow from Nottingham fielding, worsened during a Gentlemen's match but treatment continues and he hopes to play.
Walter Hammond marked his birthday by a second century in the Nottingham test. He scored 1164 off 265 minutes with many boundaries, showing little sign of strain.
The Imperial Cricket Conference gathered at the M C C with Australia South Africa India and the West Indies in attendance. A provisional parse for future tours abroad was discussed and the conference will meet again on July 25.
Canberra weather data shows barometer 30.41 inches at 5.80 am, temperature 30 at 8:20 am with a 24 hour maximum 2 deg higher and 34 hour minimum 6:40 am, grass 21 deg, wind at 8:20 am noted as five. Queanbeyan temperatures and rainfall figures are incomplete but appear listed in the same report.
Forecasters warn of cloudy skies and scattered coastal showers. The interior tablelands may see unsettled conditions with local showers and possible thunder. Snow is expected on the Alps with winds shifting north to northeast and northwest.
The Canberra Times reports the Commonwealth Bank Board resisting State deficits and demanding cuts to deficits. It argues deficits threaten national financial stability and urges States to cede control of functions like railways to the Commonwealth. It cites prior pledges and calls for constitutional and political reforms.
The conference between Commonwealth and State representatives and New Zealand officials led by Dr G H Cunningham forecast removal of embargoes on fruit and potatoes. Decisions, backed by scientific evidence, will be submitted to governments and require agricultural certification, aiming to replace prohibitions with controlled export and strong inspection.
Complaints from the Dunedin Manufacturers Association allege Australian canned fruits are sold below real cost due to subsidies from State and Federal governments, challenging New Zealand's protection against dumping.
NSW Deputy Premier Bruxner backs compulsory year long screening quotas for Australian films with rising percentage targets over five years. Tas @ 5 7 10 12 15 percent and Exhibitors at 4 5 7 10 12 percent. Advisory committee proposed. uniform state legislation urged. British productions excluded from quotas.
Farmers along the North Coast of New South Wales protest the border fence with Queensland over tick risk and inadequate protection for dairying districts. A regional deadlock centers on fence location and state responsibility while officials note a buffer area and rail transport of cattle to Byron Bay with minimal risk if stock spend little time in yards.
The Health Minister Dr Weaver announced a July start for a subsidy plan paying doctors about half the usual 100 fee for home visits to indigent patients too ill for hospital. The scheme covers genuine cases nationwide on a trial basis, with applications via police or home relief officials and strict verification.
The Queanbeyan district reports 105 relief tickets issued last week, down from 180 before Christmas, with local unemployment relief and municipal works under review. Discussion at council tonight will consider Mr Vowel's visit and potential shifts of workers between Shire and municipality, plus plans for cattle yards, widening corners, a new croquet lawn, bridge reconstructions, a swimming pool, and road works as part of an extensive program.
New York report says President Roosevelt will seek broad revisions to mail contract subsidies in the upcoming Congress session. No new contracts will be issued or extended until law passes. Estimates show government payments far exceed normal rates with extreme per letter costs and overlapping routes.
The death occurred suddenly at Bougainville Street Forrest yesterday of Corel Basya Cresee aged forty four wife of George Cresee. She was well known in Canberra for eleven years. She leaves a widower and two children. The funeral is at St John’s cemetery at three this afternoon.
A conference between meat exporters and British shipping lines yields a new rate of 1d per pound for chilled beef shipped from Australia to the United Kingdom, a reduction of about 1d when exchange is considered. Shippers view the cut as evidence of shipping firms’ practical interest in the new trade, with a 1d reduction also announced on slips and wool.
The acting Premier Mr. Bruxner secured passage of a government motion by a two vote margin to prioritize government business on Tuesdays. Eight government members opposed it, while absentees yesterday left no further discussion by private members. The Assembly will not vote on reducing members from ninety to fifty six.
The Commonwealth Government weighs moving about fifty octoroon children from Northern Territory native environment to white care. Officials say twenty five are in Alice Springs and twenty five in Darwin, nearly indistinguishable from white children except for surroundings. Offers from white families or institutions to provide education and facilities for white children would be favorably considered.
Friends hosted a dinner for Rev. G J Hepworth at the Royal Hotel on Tuesday night. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gallougher and others who contributed musical items and toasts. Hepworth thanked speakers for their eulogistic remarks and spoke of happy memories.
A meeting in the Municipal Council Chambers discussed inviting Mr. F. J. Gallagher and Miss Colton to address the next session. The minutes show the association planning future program details.
In Melbourne the Loan Council discussed rural economics led by Prime Minister Lyons. He cited wool price gains aiding pastoralists, but cruel world prices harming many primary producers. A Royal Commission on wheat is expected to report before harvest, guiding long term policy. States cooperation is to be sought for a cautious framework.
Dr Earle Page leader of the Federal County Party travels to Tasmania to open a Country Party campaign. He notes no election pact with the UAP unless major policy issues especially tariffs are agreed. Lyons was on the same boat by coincidence.
Ten applications for the position of Commonwealth Chief Electoral Officer have been received by the Public Review Board. The board will announce the appointment next week to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr Quinlan.
Four hundred shops nationwide competed for prizes by the Emu Wine Company for the best window displays. Judges were greatly impressed by the exceptional shows.
The marriage of Miss Rene Brian to Mr Alex McDonald was held at St. Christopher’s Church Canberra on May 18. The bride wore white satin with orange blossom and carried chrysanthemums. Attendants wore blue crepe de chine. Best man was Mr A Da. A reception followed at Ainslie with about sixty guests. The couple will reside in Canberra after a Sydney honeymoon.
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