Star Batsmen Fail Again In Quick MCC Dismissal
The star batsmen failed again as Woodful and Bradman fell cheaply, leading to MCC being dismissed promptly on the resumption. The match featured rapid early wickets and a testing spell from the bowlers.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 15, 1934
Page
1
Wall stars in MCC Australia clash as Bradman falters
In a lively MCC vs Australia test, Wall dominates the bowling with five wickets. MCC struggles to post a modest total, later buoyed by Wardren’s arrival while Bradman’s early departure jars the crowd. Ongoing exchanges marking a high tension day in windy, bright conditions.
Larwood’s Place in the Tests Contested
London reports discuss political influence over Larwood’s selection for the test team. A. W. Carr argues fitness grants him a place on form, while critics fear trouble if omitted. Bromley joins the squad, with Chipper and Bowls uncertain for the next match. Kippax and Bull continue treatments at Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A. W. Carr
Larwood
Notts
Bradman
Daily Telegraph
Plum Warner
England
yRailly
Australia
Bromiey
Chippereid
Kippéx
Bull
Cambridge
Cricketers Visit Prime Minister at Chequers on Spring Day
Sunday at Chequers, the Prime Minister and his daughter Sheila hosted visiting cricketers. The tour included a walk through historic rooms, informal tea on the lawn, and photos after a brief exchange about cricket and relics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sheila
Jim Beat
Bost
MacDonald
Kippas
Wall
Elisabeth
Mary Grey
Br.madonald
Gt. Stephens
O'Reilly
Mr.MacDonald
Gumersa
Tug Disaster Tragedy Reported From Suffocation
A brief item notes a tug disaster where operators perished from asphyxiation due to lack of clean air aboard the vessel. It records the incident as a fatal marine accident and mentions authorities beginning inquiries into the cause and safety failures.
Larwood Bowls Without Pace in Somerset Test
London Munday reports a disrupted Somerset match where Larwood bowled without pace for the first time since his injury. The event featured missed wickets and unclear play as teammates faced a challenging Warwick opposition on Saturday amid erratic field conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Munday
Somerset
Harold Burwood
Warwick
Larses
Gas Explosion Tragedy Strikes Hong Kong District
A devastating gas explosion in Hong Kong caused a heavy death toll as adjacent blocks were set alight. Fire crews tackled many smoldering ruins while injured survivors were rushed to hospitals. The blast left many homes and storefronts severely damaged with numerous casualties reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nompitat
Shell Shock Stuns Local Man After Lamp Blast
In Bar Beach Harbour, Jim Campion, a veteran once shell shocked in France in 1918, was struck speechless by a room light bulb explosion. He has not spoken since the incident, with a restricted throat sensation when attempting to speak. Campion previously endured 42 months mute after his 1918 shell shock and another mute spell of three months triggered by hearing a violin during recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardren
Chapmar
Frontord
Woodfull
Wyxii
Fed
Valentine
Rovers
Australia
Ofield
Poebloe
Marriott
Alow
Ponnford
Brown
Woodhull
White
Feon
Bradman
Wealy
Mewicket
Fesnford
McCabe
Weuch
Ponsford
Forman
Victoriam
Ponstord
McCahs
Koring
Luied Brownes
Reitman
Fansford
Coff's
Jim Campion
Campion
Abe
France
Tla
Strikes Sweep U S as NRA Policy Under Fire
A Washington Times dispatch reports widespread labor unrest across the nation from Canada to the Mexican border. Major strikes involve longshoremen women iron ore and copper miners textile workers petroleum refiners shoe makers and automobile mechanics challenging the National Industrial Recovery Act and the Roosevelt plan. The public doubts government resolve and workers increasingly rely on economic pressure for grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Two
Oceans
Canada
National Industrial Recovery Act
Electrocution Pact Ends In Dual Deaths In Prague
Jan Sabie 28 and Blasena Kudelkove died after linking two wires to a concrete cable and kissing to complete a death pact. Sabie died instantly while Kudelkova was severely injured and not expected to recover. The incident occurred in Prague as a romantic servant and a man of wealth reportedly pursued a fatal arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Bundey
Jan Sabie
Yarente
Blasena Kudelkove
Slasena
No Great Progress Seen in Roosevelt Plans
In Auckland on Monday Australian Postmaster-General Archdale Parkhill said it was doubtful any of President Roosevelt's measures had achieved real success. He cited Parkhill's belief that representative government exists only in the British Empire and noted a psychological effect from Mr. Welts action on Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Roosevelt
Archdale Parkhill
F Hamming
Australia
Welt
Parkhill
British Empire
Housewives appeal to Bakers in New South Wales
Sydney report: Housewives Association resolution urges bakers to align with Adelaide and Melbourne by a 24 per cent price cut, or scrip to halve bread quality and boost home cooking until flour tax is lifted. Berlin notes: Cherammergau Passion Play broadcast to the United States with German stations planning Friday transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Housewives’ Protresaiva Association
New South Wales
Adelaide
Berlin
Brnday
CROP CONTROL Threat to Abandon Program in Athens
Secretary Wallace warned in Athens that the United States may abandon crop control and focus on cattle markets if farm parity cannot be secured. He criticized the agriculture adjustment system after the Lou- Hon Conference collapse and urged tariff protection to shield consumers from inflated and manipulated pricing by powerful interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Georgia
Ine
Paumna
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
al. Wallace
Wallace
Agriculture Adjustment Administration
America
Washington
Ex-Labourite Beckett Provokes Black Shirt Meeting Riot
The ex Labour MP John Beckett, once suspended for Mace removal, spoke at a Black Shirt gathering in Newcastle upon Tyne. A crowd of thousands greeted him and fights broke out as stones and sticks were thrown. Police ordered the meeting halted while mounted officers attempted to disperse the mob. Beckett was escorted to police headquarters amid a siege awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Beckett
House of Commons
Newcastleton Tyne
Beckett
Fescit
Mien
Auparsel
Norfolk Island economic strain flagged by Victorian council member
W H Edgar, member of the Victoria Legislative Council, reported in Sydney that Norfolk Island faces hardship from low banana and bean prices, cut NZ shipping, embargoes, and reduced tourism. Roads are poor, producers lack shelter and storage, and for the first time the island cannot cover rents. He urged a government review of the overall economic situation, noting local investment and charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
W. H. Edgar
Victoria, Legisistive Council
Aftet
Norfolk’ Island
New Zealand
New Governor Melbourne Arrives Amid Welcoming Ceremony
The new Governor of Victoria Lord Huntingfeld arrived today with Lady Huntingfeld. An addressed described him as the Australian born governor. Planes circled over the landing stage as Lord Huntingfeld stepped ashore to a crowd of Victorian citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Victoria
Lord Huntingfeld
Huntingfeld
Lord Muntiegield
Lang Party Campaign Arrives in Melbourne for Victoria
A Lang Party team led by Garden and J B Martin left Sydney for Melbourne to prepare a case for the party at the Victorian Labour Party Conference next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Lang
Victoria
Garden
J.B. Martin
Melbourne
Lang Party
New Polish Cabinet Formed Under Kosloweki
A new cabinet has been formed in Warsaw, led by Kosloweki, marking a key shift in Polish government. The lineup and exact portfolios are yet to be detailed, with confirmation expected soon from official sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Kosloweki
Trade talks opened as Latham meets Hirota in Tokyo
Japan denies fortification of mandated Pacific islands and welcomes an Australian trade mission. Latham confirms plans to appoint a trade commissioner in Tokyo and to discuss a Japan Australia trade agreement. Hirota signals possible Japanese attaché in Sydney and urges reintegration into the League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Hirota
Latham
Japan
Lathama
Commonwealth
Australia
Foreign Office
Sydney
Talian
Toko
Twas
Cokio
Hirots
Latitann
Wool declines at Sydney sales in early March market
Wool prices eased across Sydney auctions with bulky combing wools down 10 percent from early March peaks and average fleece and skirtings 15 to 20 percent lower. Inferior lots slipped 20 to 25 percent amid weaker demand while high quality lines found support from York and Japan. Greasy merin sold to 23d with 13077 bales offered, 7008 auctioned and 1817 privately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Thira
Japan
Six Die In Paris Automobile Contest Disaster
Six people were killed and several injured when a motor contest crash near Fontainbleau, Paris, sparked chaos in a dense crowd. A car veered into spectators. a person believed to be a military aviator entered under an assumed name to dodge officers. A female victim died at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Fontainbley
Tugatt
Vetue Dielger
Emperor presents Torio at palace envoy visit
At the Imperial Palace, an envoy presented Mr. Latham with a ceremonial gift described as two silver overlaid tegons of blood red porcelain bearing delicate white plum blossoms. The event was conducted at the request of palace authorities and occurred in the Embassy quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torio
Imperial Palace
Latham
Japanese Trade With Australia
The Minister for Commerce Industry Mr Matsumoto notes trade balance gaps between Australia and Japan. He says increased Australian purchases of Tapencee products would raise Japan's purchases of Australian goods, especially wool. If the deficit remains, Japan may buy elsewhere on a basis of reciprocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Commerce Industry
Matsumoto
Australis
Japan
Australia
Country Party backs Ottawa Agreement aims and tariff shift
The Country Party press bulletin argues Prime Minister will pursue Ottawa Agreement terms and seeks immediate steps to restore agricultural export counts. It urges lower tariffs, notes current duties about 40.7 percent higher than 1927, and says Australia should avoid naval conflict while Britain remains issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Party
Srites Theericky Bulletis
Scullin
Ottawa
Australia
Britain
Angaration Risary
Page
Agricultuen Sousell
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M.C.C
Australian Press Association
MCC
Capen
Jaurier
Andrien
Tom
Lorde
Grimmett
Peebles and Chapman
Capman
Pestler
Ceaths
Maine
Darel Deerves
Chapman
eSeer
Wyatt
Dillock
Urnbull
Oldfield
Fleetwood ‘Smith
Oldfeld
Olineld
Mr. MacDonald
Astro
Hong Kong
Barber
Us.a
NRA
New York
New York Times
Lite
Norfolk Island
Lord Huntingfield
Pacific
MR. Latham
MR. Hirota
Tollo
Ad Agency
Hirote
Marshalls
Caroline Islands
Mdr
Latham Aald
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