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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 18, 1934

Page

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Essex Fast Bowlers Make Early Inroads Against Australia

Australia total five wickets for unknown. Darling and McCabe put up a strong stand. Farnes and Smith mixed pace and accuracy as Essex bowlers attacked. Woodfull reached 85 minutes at the crease before dismissal. Long score with several boundaries and leg-side play noted.

Tates Furnes Parnes Bess Gantoy Darling Daelng Fara Petar Smith Bastenan Darling son‘Bird Peter Smith Chun Sight Wit McCabe McCabe Hemith Farnes Woodfull Farmes Bromley Brown Pled Femmes Jermlay Chipperfield Frat H. Bhith Keith Reine Chipperfeld Saale Acore

First Day of Tour Test Smashes In A Dull Start Then Lifts

The opening day of the tour produced a slow start with erratic bowling and cautious batting. Nichols tops scoring with 62 not out as Grimmett and O Reilly press Australia, while Eastman and Smith struggle to break the stand, and the pitch favors bowlers with a pronounced slope.

Jimmett O'Fieilly Nicholla Parnes Smith Furnese Fun Lee Smith Law Amoskaly Greece Pill Chipper Geld Bromley O'Railly Grimmett Heldlig Barnett Ebeling Rah Nicholl Taylor McCat Nicholle Baatan Eastman Grimmet Tediouy Amy P. Smith Tim Stolt Nichola Michole O'Reilly Nichols Jaa Tate Brisbane Cuimore Pharoah Joseph Pearce B. O'Reilly B. Grimmett Pate Ne ‘O'Connor Ithrow Jardine Aid Nichols Staylor McCabe Hbelime Jar- O Mautman Bromiey Ding O'Mallly Sheffield O'Raitly Adelaide Ing

Tate and Jardine recall Australia England cricket clash insights

London reports Maurice Tate recounts the 1932-33 series with Larwood and Jardine, disputing field plans and a disputed removal after two wickets. He cites atmosphere, test-room gossip, and a nocturnal Adelaide conversation as part of vivid reminiscences.

London Maurice Tate Larwood Tate Jardine Delaras

Silver Stocks and Roosevelt Plan to Buy Silver

Washington Thursday report says Bliver legislation after a two hour conference between President Roosevelt and the aliver bloc. Roosevelt to send a message urging a program for pervasive nationalisation of domestic silver stocks and mandatory policy to buy until 20 percent of monetary reserves. Silver group approves. current reserve around 12 percent. If silver reaches $1.28 an ounce before reserves reach target, Treasury will be authorized to stop buying and sell silver to push price down.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Treasury

U S Wheat Crop Seen Poor If Rain Fails

The Commonwealth Statistician Mr McPhee reports winter wheat conditions in the United States have improved in the Middle Atlantic but deteriorated elsewhere since May 1. Unless adequate rains fall in the coming days the outlook for spring wheat is very poor.

Commonwealth McPhee International Institute of Agriculture Jat USA Middle Atlantic

Incendiary Attempt Defeated by Neighbour in Melbourne

Melbourne police investigated an arson attempt aimed at a residence on Brown Street Menton. A broken lock, emptied cash box, and damaged door were found, with 20 gallons of kerosene and a large quantity of wood set to ignite. The suspect fled as neighbours alerted authorities.

Melbourne Bhiuna Avenue Menton Brown Alent Bendigo Neesa

Kings Jubilee Plans Amid Imperial Gathering Talk

Private communications from Whitehall to the Governor General and colonial governors discuss a special Kis agcession Jubilee celebration. Premiers may travel to London for the occasion, with no official Imperial Conference planned but conversations likely if all premiers are in London. Australia’s stance on Commonwealth ties remains nuanced.

London Whitehall Australia Commonwealth New South Wales

Country Town Visits Story on Prince Henry Embargo Titling

Melbourne reports Tim understood that Dominions men approved titling the embargo against Prince Henry visiting country towns by seroplans. This will enable the Prince to visit a greater number of country centres, expanding his reach and engagements.

Melbourne Tim Dominions Prince Henry

Dutch air liner for centenary race

The Hague reports preparations for a centenary race with an American Douglas four engined Fokker 22 and F18 aircraft as reserves. Prince Henry is expected to arrive November 22, with federal arrangements in place for press coverage in several states.

the Hague Royal Butch

Weather Challenge Looms in Lon don Melbourne Centenary Race

Air Ministry data warn of uncertain conditions across the route. Octobers fog and cloud over Aleppo, with disturbed Aegean weather, sand storms near Basra, hand scans and revolving storms over Bengal, thunder near Rangoon to Penang, and cloudy fares with heavy afternoon haze between Penang Singapore and Sourbays to Darwin.

London Air Ministry Aleppo Basre Eles Karachi Bengal Rangoon Penang Singapore Darwin

Disarmament Failure Hits League Says Simon

Sir John Simon told the Federation of Womens Institutes that no international agreement on disarmament has been reached. He warned that failure would harm the League of Nations and noted armament reflects fear, urging action at its roots to secure cooperation and peace.

London League of Nations John Simon Federation of Womens’ Institutes John Bimon League

World Peace Manifesto From Archbishop Emphasizes Collective Action

The Archbishop of Canterbury, impressed by the gravity of the external situation, issued a manifesto stressing the world’s desire for peace. He argues that war is sustained by fear and suspicion, and security requires reducing armaments through collective action of nations as members of a commonwealth, warning that failure of disarmament would ruin hopes for many.

London Canterbury

Belgian pit disaster claims 55 lives in Mons explosion

At Mons on Tuesday night a firedamp explosion 2500 feet underground sparked fierce fires. Of 46 miners at work 41 died and five were injured. Rescue efforts followed as another firedamp blast struck attempting to recover victims. Bodies recovered were unrecognisable, identified only by lamp numbers and discs. King visited to comfort bereaved families.

Kingid

British Eden seeks arms embargo on Bolivia Paraguay

Geneva report says Anthony Eden urged the League Council to impose an immediate embargo on arms and munitions to Bolivia and Paraguay amid Gran Chaco conflict. The appeal signals Britain’s push for swift international action in the disputed region.

Geneva Anthony Eden League Council Bolivia Paraguay

Trade balance with Japan improves for nine months

The Commonwealth Statistician reports a rising favorable trade balance with Japan for the nine months ended March 21. Imports from Japan totalled £014,090 in British currency, exports £7,882,507, with wool exports to Japan rising to £10,042,001 Australian currency while wheat and flour exports fell to £940,055 Australian currency.

Japan Commonwealth Statiatician Bt, McPhee IGA Mateae

Wonthaggi unions declare black as miners run own supply network

Extraordinary scene at Wonthaggi as strikers organize free food supply for their families. Miners' Union controls slaughtering, butchery and grocery depots. Local shops fear boycott while cooperative stores struggle to service loans and potential closure. Managers wrestle with a shift to in‑house bread production.

Melbourne Wonthaggi Headquartery Miners’ Union Janton Mr. Short Bes Bock Iva New South Walaa Tiry

Postal Workers Rally For Wage Restoration Petition

The New South Wales Postal Workers' Union prepared a draft petition aimed at gathering public signatures across the state. It calls for wage restoration and the retirement of certain emergency services positions.

Sydney Amith Wales Postal Workers’ Union

Trade Opening With India Trade Opportunity Cited by Bombay Merchant

Thureaay. Mr. J. J. Flockhart, a well known Bombay merchant, arrived in oney today and stated there is real opportunity for trade between end India. He believed it could widen our tab and fruit.

Sidney Thureaay J. J. Flockhart Bombay India

Trade treaties ready for Parliament

The Prime Minister Mr Lyons announced cabinet progress on pre nade agreements with foreign nations. No announcement would be made until the treaty bill is submitted to Parliament. The cabinet endorsed the program to simplify income tax procedures and noted arrangements affecting Australia and New Zealand.

Melbourne Mr. Lyons Sunda

Balwyn Murder Clues Unearthed By Police

Detectives probing the Balwyn murder uncover a note linked to a woman who matched the victim. A book fragment and burned clothing found near the pool where the body lay may connect to the deceased, with a photograph recovered in mud near the scene.

Melbourne Balwyn Chris Rae

German Arrest Spooks British Observer in Berlin Probe

In Berlin on Wednesday storm troopers arrested a noted observer, Mires Coun, and G. P. Reynolds amid a probe into Germanys economic policy. They were released after a motor tour and a search of industrial activity in the Akten Forest, with unclear reasons given.

Berlin Aba Mires ‘Coun G. P. Reynolds Desa Germany Aken Forest Binh Sonn Roc

Bookmaker Robbed in Street Near Darlinghurst Lodgings

In Sydney on Thursday Reginald Donovan a prominent AJC bookmaker was robbed by two men near his Darlinghurst lodgings. One man seized him while the other rifled his pockets taking his seal and wallet with about 27 shillings before fleeing. Police say the assailants are believed to be underworld members.

Sydney Reginald Donovan AJC Darling Hurst Shay Underworld

Higher rates for wool classers agreed in New South Wales

In Sydney on Thursday the Grains Association of New South Wales the Gra sters Association of the Riverina and the Wool distributors of Australia signed agreements raising pay for wool classers by about 10 percent. Wool classers now receive a guaranteed minimum of 47/3 a week.

Bydney Graginrs’ Association of New South Wales Grasters Riverina Australia Eos

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