O'Reilly Takes Nine Wickets As England Tour Match Opens
Australia battles poor weather and a wet pitch against Somerset with O'Reilly starring by taking nine wickets for 18 runs. The spell helped dismiss bold batting as Lee and Bent narrate a tense day, with formidable bowling by Ebeling Darling and O'Reilly shaping the innings before lunch and after.
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Ebeling
Maids
Mene
Ee Darling
Ere
Feetwood-Smith
Brentley
Australian cricket praised as fragile by London press
In the British press Robertson Glasgow questions the 1930 Australian side. He cites Bradman recovering as key, criticizes O'Reilly and Grimmett as inconsistent, and says Woodfull’s fielding and overall team vigor lag behind 1929 1926 and 1880 squads.
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London
Robertson Glasgow
Ag Post
Chipperfield
Bradman
O'Reilly
Grimmett
Langridge Shines for Yorkshire in County Match
Australians fell to Verity while Yorkshire man Langridge dominated with 9 wickets for 3 runs off 33 overs. Plum Warner backs Langridge as reserve for possible rain tests. Larwood also starred at Worcester with 7 for 61 in 10 overs, including 4 for no runs in three overs.
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London
Verity
Yorkshire
James Langridge
Plum" Warner
Langridge
Larwood
Worcester
Umpires Named for England Australia Third Test
London Tuesday and Walden have been appointed to umpire the third test match between England and Australia.
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London
Walden
England
Australia
German germ warfare plan targets London underground
The 19th Century Review cites German Air Gas Attacks files from 1931 showing a Luftgaf unit researching germs and poison gas to disrupt underground rails. It notes Paris Place de la Concorde and London Piccadilly Circus as easy targets, though authenticity cannot be fully guaranteed.
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Wickham Steed
War Office
Luftgaf An
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Parla
Place de la Concorde
Piccadilly Circus
Review
German Debt Talks Set in London Moratorium Dispute
German finance leaders under Dr. Barger head to London to clash with British officials led by Sir Frederick Lee-Ross over the six month moratorium. Treasury experts will confer on the moratorium tomorrow, signaling a critical stage in postwar debt negotiations.
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London
Sagelia
Dr. Barger
Cief
Finance
Frederick Laith-Ross
Treasury
Clearing House Bill Passes in House of Commons
The Debts Clearing Offices and Imports Reprisals Bill cleared all charges in the House. A Liberal amendment to limit the bill to 12 months from July 1 was withdrawn after Chancellor Neville Chamberlain offered to extend its operation to two years. He said the government sought to signal strength and deter future crises requiring the powers.
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London
House of Commons
House
Neville Chamberlain
UAP Decides Election Barometer After Martin By election
United Australian Party holds a pro sessional meeting to assess the Martin by election as a gauge for a September Commonwealth poll. If UAP candidate McCall wins by more than 10 000 votes the government would push a whirlwind campaign. The Prime Minister Lyons allows open discussion but retains final coalition decision.
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Martin
U.A.P
Mr. McCall
Mr. Lyons
Threat to Close Down Wonthaggi Mine Faces Chief Political Stakes
Ministerial circles warn the Wonthaggi dispute could trigger a mine shutdown if not resolved soon. An early electors appeal and higher wheat prices are seen as possible props for a Country Party move, with Sir George Fearce urging an executive approach amid election timing tensions.
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Melbourne
Ian
Defence
George Fearce
Ossee
the of Gloucester
Country Party
Gandhi survives second attack in two days in Calcutta
The second attack on Mahatma Gandhi occurred on his arrival at Ahmedabad station as he stepped from the train. Orthodox Hindus opposed his untouchable campaign and rushed him with sticks while followers formed a cordon. others waved black flags shouting to Go back. Gandhi affirmed reform requires risk to life.
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Calcutta
Mr. Gandhi
Mahmedbad
Hurs
Gandhi
India
State Salaries Bill Set for Introduction in Assembly
Sydney reports that a State salaries bill to reinstate a 3 percent pay cut restoration will be introduced in the Assembly and likely passed by May. The measure would cost the Government about £400,000 and become effective in October with retrospective effect to July 1.
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Sydney
Cense
Davis Cup Proposal Sparks Debate Over Frequency
Wallis Myers in the Daily Telegraph notes strong competition in the biennial Davis Cup and Dwight Davis favors continuing the yearly contest. The American Association supports keeping the yearly format.
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London
Wallis Myers
Daily Telegraph
Myers
Dwight Davis
American Association
Lost Diamond Recovered After Lorry Driver Returns Jewel
A diamond valued at a substantial amount was found after a lorry driver David Galeworthy picked up what he thought was a crystal pendant outside 10 Liverpool Street. He took it home to his daughter Yeate who took it to Bo oal jewel, who advised its true value. Galeworthy later recalled the loss and returned the jewel to the shop.
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Sydney
Bam Land
Liverpool Street
Yeate
Booal Jewel
Geleworthy
Mrs. Land
Reichsbank faces possible gold crisis on weak week
A Reichsbank report notes a weekly loss of 52 000 dollars and a foreign exchange drop to 1 852 000 pounds. Reserves on June 23 stood at 5 884 000 pounds versus 16 242 008 pounds previously, suggesting gold depletion could occur within about a month if losses persist.
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Berlin
Reichsbank
Labour Attitude and Policy Ahead of Elections
The Federal Labour Party plans a pre-demsional meeting today to push for an early election. Boullin led an early policy meeting when a September election was first prophesied and denied Labour was unprepared. The Country Party also holds a pro-sessional meeting and would press tariff revision if elections come soon.
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Federal
Labour Party
Boullin
Labour
Country Party
Building Activity Sees Rise in Metropolitan Alterations
A report notes increased building activity with more brand alterations in metropolitan areas, and cites figures for the year up to June 20. Government records reflect a growing pace in construction activity across several districts.
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Sydney
1931 Policy Statement From Dr Page Harris
Dr Page Harris urged in a today statement that his party had no quarrel with opponents. He said they were pursuing a policy aligned with anti labou r forces and would continue to advocate its aims.
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Try Party
Trevallion Fails to Place in Asian Park Sprint
Trevallion could not secure a place in today’s race at Asiagan Park. The horse showed a brief burst of speed on the straight but faded, finishing far back as rivals dominated the final stretch.
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Ine
Two Malls
Asiagian Park
Jockey Faulkiner Suspended Over Kensington Race Protest
Jockey W Faulkiner, rider of Khartoum, was suspended until July 1 after a protest over the Jumpers' Flat Race at Kensington today citing insufficient control of his mount.
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Sydney
W. Faulkiner
Khartoum
Kensington
Political Analysis on 1981 Policy and Electoral Alliances
The speaker asserts ongoing advocacy for a policy and intent to uphold the flag in a 1981 agreement with the Labour Party. He notes U.A.P. figures like Mr. McCall may swing to Labour where U.G.P. candidates are absent, and claims the Country has no quarrel with the U.AP. while five poths agreed to to 3085.
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U.A.P
Martin
Aaion
Utry
U.gp
Labour
U.ap
Otnyy
New South Wales
Senate
Lyons
Unemployed 100 to be sent to Port Augusta for rail work
About 600 unemployed in the Federal Capital Territory will drop as 100 single men are to be sent next month to Port Augusta for sleeper replacement on the East-West line. The project, costing £25,000, will last two years with potential permanent staff absorption. Minister Perkins noted the Canberra relief would improve prospects in the territory.
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Federal Capital Territory
Commonwealth
Yass
Canberra
Port Au South Australia
Mr. Perkins
New Markets Australia Seeks Fresh Trade in Non Britain Nations
Mr Lyons told a United Australia Party meeting that the Commonwealth aims to widen markets for primary products beyond Great Britain and hopes to boost Australia’s export trade. He noted Mr Bruce’s visit to explain British action on Australian products and the need for readiness.
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Legat Eatre Iene
Lyonma
Rday
United Australia Party
Commonwealth
Great Britain
Australia
5. M. Bruce
Lyons
Bruce
W. A. Holman
J. G. Latham
Conference on Chilled Beef Trade Opens in Sydney
A conference of persons and organisations interested in the chilled beef trade opened in Sydney. Sir George Julius said the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research believed an exhaustive report on the meat industry and pastoral conditions in Northern Australia should be prepared.
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Sydney
George Julius
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Australis
Snowy Night Grips Stars Regions Amid Heavy Rains
Reports show many snowfall events in Stars on Wednesday with deep cold and widespread snow. Flooding persists around Bags due to earlier heavy rains, while officials warn that unless more rain occurs the risk of serious food shortages remains low.
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Bydnet
Bags
Mares
Shortage in U S A Winter Crop Estimated
Washington Tuesday reports a shortage of about 100 million bushels in domestic winter crops. The Economic Bureau notes the gap could affect supply and pricing across the country.
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U.S.A
Washington
Economic Bureau of the
Bank Robbery Foiled by Escort Shot Wound
Police continue search for bandit who robbed outside the Bank of New South Wales yesterday, stealing £1300 and wounding one man in the arm with a revolver butt. Detectives across the state have details and a description of the robber, who wore a fair moustache now possibly shaved. Bullet from escort Green may have caused the facial wound. No car number or exact denominations noted.
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Sydney
Bank of New South Wales
Green
Falls of Stone Wall Kill Three Men at Quarry Near Warrandyte
A quarry wall collapse near Warrandyte burying Walter Black and William Shes under 100 tons of rock killed them instantly. Leonard Carrick, 28, Tem plestowe, was partially buried but survived after directing rescuers before being removed. Damaged equipment and a motor truck were reported at the site.
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Melbourne
Warrandyte
Walter Black
William Shes
Leonard Carrick
Templestowe
Roth
Black
W. Hussey
H. Quarry
Carrick
Cotton Quotas Denial In Trade Debate
A terse statement denies any propanade or aggression by either Japan or the United States regarding cotton quotas. Officials reject claims of provocation while emphasizing policy aims and international trade concerns.
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