07 May 1934
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 07, 1934
Page
1
O'Reilly dominates the Leicester innings with fast, probing bowling to skittle the home side for 152. Bradman leads Australia for the first time, while Hazelrigg contemplates early declarations as the outfield dampens play and a persistent wind challenges the bowlers.
Harolds Larwood revived form hitting early wickets for 12 runs as Somerset faded. Brown and Ponsford battled, O’Reilly starred with 34 runs and 7 wickets, while Fleetwood-Smith wrapped up with two late scalps. A vast building programme and colonial ties frame the tour notes as crowds watched a long innings unfold.
Fragmentary cricket score notes mix names such as McCabe, O’Reilly, Fleetwood-Smith and Bromley with scattered figures like wickets, overs, and runs. The garbled text references promotions of decentralisation and includes partial match statistics without a clear full context.
Perry defeated Jack Crawford 8-6 7-5 6-1 in the Bournemouth final to claim the men’s singles title. The Bournemouth event featured doubles and mixed results, with Crawford and McGrath noted as a stronger doubles pair and Perry’s win seen as evidence of better all around play despite windy conditions affecting serving. The report links the result to Davis Cup form and hints that Crawford’s performance under Wimbledon pressure remains unsettled.
In Tokyo a grave note from Walter Runciman, president for the Board of Trade, to Japanese Ambassador Ale Sudaira intimates restrictions on Japanese exports unless proposals acceptable to Lancashire are drafted. The note shocks Japanese businessmen as the government drafts a reply with industrialist consultation expected.
A report by Customs Information Officer Mr. Moore cites irregular weights in Australian flour consignments sent to the Far East. Bags under 40 pounds led to price rebates and repacking costs exceeding £1000, with Chinese merchants returning underweight sacks and importers seeking assurances before future purchases.
Washington Saturday reports Attorney General (Mr Cumming) ruled no default by Great Britain after token payments on war debt instalments. He added that if Britain were in default, Canada would not be in default through its status as a self-governing dominion of the British Commonwealth of Nations.
Queanbeyan Blues defeated Crookwell backed by superior entires and better condition. Captain Griffith starred until injuring his jaw. The match drew large Queanbeyan and Canberra crowds with a special train carrying 24 passengers and more by car. Queanbeyan won the tussle and returned home with the cup amid confident play.
A fragmentary report notes Britain's wheat import plans with Argentina, citing a potential quota change and the World Wheat Committee meeting in London. The text hints at a large shipment target and ongoing adjustments to supply agreements.
Tasmania contesting a £1 100000 special grant claim before the Commonwealth Grants Commission argues past road spending was a prudent use of funds. Officials claim Commonwealth aid boosted finances, reduced taxes, and supported social services to align with other states, while critics cite prior spending patterns and budget pressures.
Lieut. Col. Graham Hutchinson accuses the late King Albert of Belgium of being murdered for refusing to ally with France against Germany. He says he can produce circumstantial evidence and notes a global reaction in England and Belgium.
Lieutenant Colonel Grahan of the Western Club in Nottingham claims Albert I of Belgium did not die in an accidental fall but was tapped on the back of the head. He asserts Belgium had prior knowledge of the king's death and denies involvement with France or defenceless Germany in any conspiracy. A man with a rope in Wolat allegedly did not act alone, and no drowning or violent act was reported. The Belgian Embassy secretary calls the tale a horrible lie.
Details from Cal cuts report a devastating tornado in Sylhet district on April 30. About 200 people are dead, with hundreds missing and injured. Scores of villages were destroyed leaving thousands homeless.
In Louisville the 60th Kentucky Derby saw Alfred Vanderbilt's Discovery win with Agrarian third as Mrs Ted Sioune's Cavalcade faded. The winner earned 75 dollars amid a crowd of about 80.
Geneva report notes a 20000 pound budget reduction for the use by S200NOR and related bodies. It recordsTasmanian taxation at 1,240,000 pounds for 1096-6 with an expected 1078,000 pounds for the coming year, plus ordinary taxes and other revenue. It cites motor vehicle and lottery income and Tasmanian per-bead collections, and mentions limited support for development as discussed by Mr McParlane.
Brussels reacts to a claim that an Albert lead caused damage with sharp language and references to judgment. Officials deny or downplay the assertion while probing the sequence of events and involved parties.
Lieut.-Col. Hutchinson said he had documentary evidence to back his claims and planned to publish a book. He claimed circumstantial proof Albert was tapped on the back of the head, a detail well known to the Belgian people.
An inquest at Canberra Court House found Henry Thomas Oldfeld died from the effect of strychnine self administered while temporarily insane. The 65 year old grazier had been unwell and recently treated in Sydney. Doctor Hull arrived to treat him but could not save him. He left a wife and several children.
King George the Sixth marks 24th year on throne with Accession Day ceremonies in Canberra. Flags flutter over public buildings as Governor-General and officials send royal greetings to the King, who replies with thanks, expressing appreciation for the Australian Commonwealth's loyalty.
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