05 May 1934
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 05, 1934
Page
1
In Astamovil a duty of £3 was charged as 700 pilgrims arrived at Gallipoli to lay wreaths on war graves. One wreath marked the tomb of the Turkish unknown warrior. After visiting cemeteries, the group praised the upkeep, noting flowers in bloom and a sense of peace on land once devastated by conflict.
London reports Australia easily defeated Worcestershire by 297 runs as Grimmett and O'Reilly dominated with a potent bowling display and strong fielding. Reilly provided aggressive batting support while Grimmett claimed key wickets and helped secure a comprehensive first-innings win.
Critics praise Bradman while noting limited view of the ball and uneven field conditions. The narrative highlights Bromley’s promising strength and Ting’s delaying actions, with hopes for future strong performances.
An alarmist note reports a deportation order and predicts heavy rain sweeping the farm belt from Mantam Ohio to Colorado. It warns of grain shortages and a damaging spring for Illinois wheat and mate crops. A crop expert says government crop reduction could hasten famine.
Paris reports muted French optimism for the Davis Cup as Britain is viewed as the likely winner. Australia and Japan are named as potential challengers, with Crawford and Perry among the top singles players. The piece notes strong American and Japanese competition and suggests France faces slim chances.
Three Poles arrested last month for possessing forged Insurance stamps worth £44,700 were found guilty. One was sentenced to four years, the other two to two years. Deportation protests said they opened nothing of the stamps. Irish sentence for illegal arms Dublin: Thomas Barry, prominent Irish Republican, sentenced to one year by a military tribunal for possessing a machine gun and 284 rounds. Barry, director of operations for the Irish Republican Army during World War II, protested the trial. Three months of his sentence may be remitted if he pays £100 to keep the peace for two years.
Turbulent report from Cairo says Saudi Crown Prince ordered reoccupation of Yemeni highland towns seized by Yemeni forces. Whabis move against Yemen prompting Yemeni imam Yahya to evacuate Hodeida after raiding stores. A Yemeni revolution rumor grows in Sanaa amid food shortages. Prince Paul reportedly ill. Egypt’s Fuad urged to intervene. British Aden authorities deploy forces toward Hodélda. Enterprise cruiser sails to Koossaa.
A daring day time robbery occurred in Sydney as Patricia Sinphena, an employee of the Metropolitan College, was knocked to the ground and her bag snatched. The thieves fled in a motor car with wages, chased to Pyrmont Bay, pursued by detectives who kept them in sight for some time before they vanished. Police conduct an inquiry.
The Cooma Literary and Debating Society challenges Canberra’s debating team to a public debate at Forrest Bowling Club pavilion on May 19. Cooma will affirm the topic that White Australia policy should be limited by southern states, with the A.N.T. opposing and Sir Robert Garran acting as adjudicator.
Charles Litherland testified before the Child Welfare Inquiry in Sydney describing the start of the welfare branch and events at a boys’ facility. He said he watched for ten minutes as the boys exercised and touching their toes, amid concerns raised about the program and its activities.
Arising from Priner iiney's malt wexpremmed desire to meet solve Angacs during a visit to Australia, the State President of the Returned Soldiers’ queue Mr LA Robb notes possible official cabinetlon might be formed for a guard of honour. This would weave at a very wall of WHALT.
Dr. Foland Wilson told the Grants Commission that Tasmania South Australia and Victoria benefited more from a shared currency policy than larger states. He argued that without federation these states would face higher export costs and price changes, while Western and South Australia would bear more direct costs and potential economic shifts.
Arrangements completed for a British Air Ministry order of 24 Seagull V Amphibians with Pegasus engines at an estimated £345,000 including freight and exchange. Delivery of the first six within ten months, remaining 18 phased under Australian conditions. Vessel carries crew of three or four, speed 720 mph, range over 400 miles, armed with machine guns and bombs, all metal design, capable of catapulting from chisera or seaplane carriers.
A youth at Bayswater Boys' Home drew a revolver when two Balva tom Army officers confronted him at night. Lieut T Brock and another officer attempted to subdue him as he resisted capture. The incident ended without reported injuries and is under investigation.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Perry and a shift related to London, with garbled terms suggesting a personal or career change. No clear dates, places, or entities beyond Perry and London. Summary reflects unreadable source content as a brief item.
At the Federal Cabinet meeting in Adelaide the proposal to grant a government loan of £300,000 to a bona fide company for developing the Newnes shale oil deposits is on the agenda Senator McLachlan will consult with the New South Wales Ministry The plan is expected to create about £40,000 in earnings over two years for unemployed relief workers linked to the scheme
In Sydney Berry Farm is moved from Agriculture to Education to train students for useful Citizenship. The minister vows a focused program to develop boys' character and provide more intelligent occupation for wards, with 70 to 80 places anticipated at the farm.
The Consul General for Netherlands said Ate. Latham's mission to the East has aided better relations between Australasia and the Nether Indies. Mr. Fina?? who returned aboard the Nieuw Zeland to-day offered the praise.
Calcutta reported Amrose Aposto, a noted flyweight boxer, died in Rangoon Hospital from injuries after an open air boxing match. Spectators leaning on nearby structures caused a collapse injuring four, including two women, following a disputed decision.
Detectives traced a burglary at the home of William Owen Eld Ing- dones in Darlington Point with jewellery and clothing valued at £50. A man questioned at Paddington led to recovery of all stolen items and the Osborne heirlooms, including a gold crest with a three inch tankard and diamonds.
Industrial Commission proceedings in Queanbeyan tested whether procedural limits barred an appeal after a magistrate’s order. P Rodis claimed £168 2s 4d. judge Browne rejected a preliminary objection and ruled the Commission could alter or overturn the magistrate’s order if warranted by the facts and law.
Henry Thotana Clefield, 85, a well known graster of Tuggeranong, was found dead at his home yesterday. Police say he walked into the breakfast room and announced that he had taken poison, believed to be strychnine. He had been ill for some time. Police have possession of a quantity of strychnine. An inquest will be held at the Cane pects Court House the morning.
The gold market dominated activity in the Stock Exchange today with heavy business. A large volume of trades and a notable script movement disrupted the usual noon investment call and caused prices to shift amid the day's volatility.
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