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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 26, 1934

Page

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Brilliant Chipperfield An All Batting Show At The Test

Darling McCabe and Chipperfield propelled Australia to 439 as Chipperfield at two hours batted with 16 fours and 104 not out. O'Reilly spun for three for ten before lunch as Australia pressed for a win with low-scoring innings at 108 for six after the second innings.

London Chipperfield Hampshire Darling McCabe Fleetwood- Smith Aix Ham Page Moore Fleetwood-Smith Pothecary O'Reilly Mead Lowndes Arnold Bowtem Tennyson Moores

Chipperfield and Oldfield Lift Australia Toward 400 Run Mark

On day two McCabe fell to a Baring delivery as 200 came in 145 minutes. Kippax impressed before being dismissed, Bromley faltered, and Chipperfield and Oldfield steadied to save a follow on. Chipperfield hit a polished 115 and a brisk 50 by Oldfield helped Australia reach 400 with a vigorous ninth wicket stand and stumps.

McCabe Kippax Baring Bromley Boyes Chipperfield Oldfield Old Beld O'Reilly Boyea Hampshire Australia Lowdmes Tbw Fleetwood-Amith Bundrhes

Voce Dominates Larwood in Eight Over Spell

Voce outshines Larwood by taking five wickets for nine runs in eight overs while Larwood claims one wicket for two runs from eight overs. Cambridge match context unclear but Voce's bowling stands out.

London Voce Larwood Cambridge

Jardine Engaged to Miss Irene Peat of Sir Harry Peat

Rogush cricketer D. R. Jardine is engaged to Irene Peat daughter of Sir Harry Peat aged 25 a brunette. They met two years ago at a cricket function.

London D. R. Jardine Torgaret Irene Peat Harry and Peat Jardine

General Strike Aims From Wonthaggi Miners

Melbourne Friday reports Wonthaggi coal miners plan a general strike across all coal mines in Victoria. Victorian Miners Federation delegates discuss method and timing with a meeting set for June 4 to decide on stoppages until supplies to Victoria halt.

Melbourne Wonthagg Ralia Idreas Williams Miners’ Federation Victorte

Naval talks with U S A to prep 1985 London conference

The New York Times reports Britain has started naval discussions with the United States to shape views for the 1985 embassy meeting in London. The discussions may include political considerations provoked by Japan. The piece notes U S Senate action on arms export halts tied to the Chaco war and a House passage awaiting presidential signature amid concerns over bombing planes.

New York Washington New York Times United States London Japan Senate Roosevelt House Bell Te

Toledo Riots Leave Four Dead In Factory Clash

Four men killed and 15 wounded as Ohio National Guard clashes with rioters at the Electric Autolite Factory in Toledo. Troops used tear gas while strikers armed with sticks and stones fought guardsmen, with 5000 spectators watching. Reinforcements sent as firing continued. Colonel William Marlin says troops received no order to fire.

Toledo Ohio National Guard Electric Autolite Columbia William Marlin

Japan Ready to Talk to Rio on Disarmament Talks

A Japanese foreign spokesman said Tokyo is prepared to discuss preliminary disarmament with Rio de Janeiro if Britain and the United States seek such talks. He noted Japan would be delighted to consider a suitable invitation.

Rio Britain America Oe Aneen

BIKES SCHOOL Modern Child's Outlook

At a Sydney Child Welfare Inquiry Mr Thompson described a shift in child attitudes toward school with some crying to attend. The Truant School head Mr Guildford reported strong statewide attendances and proposed consolidating delinquent class children into a self supporting colony to cut costs and improve post school life integration.

Sydney Thompson Guildford Costa

Batten Halts to Head Winds on Brisbane Flight

Jean Batten reached Camoo Weal shortly before 5 pm as head winds slowed her progress. She plans to proceed to Charleville tomorrow, with uncertainty whether she will fly to Brisbane or Sydney direct, as strong head winds impeded her journey.

Dean

Party Pact Rumors Stir UAP and UCP Talks

Private negotiations are reported between UAP and UCP representatives to reduce cross filings at the forthcoming election. The Country Party favors avoiding Labour vote loss and prefers delaying an early election while the government advances more of its platform.

Sydney U.A.P U.C.P Country Party Labour

Alleged Robbery in Sydney Park

An elderly man told police two men stopped him in Sydney Park and searched his pockets stealing a bank note and credit balance of £100. Police doubt the claim but will investigate the reported robbery and review evidence and eyewitness accounts.

Sydney Park Sydney Ing

Riots Engage Soldiers as Crowd Clashes Turn Violent

A night of violence saw a crowd of over 6000 confront militia, with sticks and bottles flung and gas bombs deployed. Two men were shot and three injured as troops fired volleys to disperse the rioters, including women, amid hospital first aid for tear gas injuries.

Presbyterian Assembly deals with Angus appeal and unemployment motions

The Presbyterian Assembly appointed Rev. A D Marchant and Dr Kenneth Edward to appear before the judicial committee in the appeal related to Dr Angus while debating unemployment woes. A motion urged co operation with the Premier to relieve the economic low mood and Catholic representation concerns were noted amid a Newcastle remark.

Sydney Angus Presbyterian Assembly Today A D. Marchant Kenneth Edward G. R. BS. Reid State Assembly Declin Christ Oxford Group A. R. McVittle Newcastle J. W. Stewart Lang I ‘Rian Jas. Gillespie Assembly McVittie

Ottawa Agreement Sparks Higher Meat Prices in Britain

An official statement from Canberra says the Ottawa Agreement has roughly doubled mutton prices in Britain and left lamb prices largely higher. It notes pre conference rates for Australian frozen beef at 2d to 3¾d per lb, mutton as low as 2d per lb, and lamb at 4d per lb, with the agreement setting the stage for a major chilled meat industry in Australia.

Ottawa Canberra Prime Minister's Department

War in the East Latham Defends Tone on Hong Kong

Mr Latham in a Canton bound interview downplays sensational war talk and urges caution while noting uncertainty. He compares Australia’s trade policy to Japan’s, stressing protection of domestic industries before international interests and British industries.

Hong Kong Canton Latham Japan Australia

Japanese Outlet for Australian Meat Drafters

A historical note describes a Japanese outlet for Australian meat producers and mentions J. adopting Western habits after contact with the Western world. The passage alludes to changes in diet and tone linked to broader Western influence.

Bolivian Forces Repel Paraguayan Advance in Gran Chaco

Army dispatches report 6000 Paraguayans killed and at least 12 000 wounded in a Bolivian counter attack before Fort Ballivian. Colonel Bernadino Bilbao Rioja led a circling defense that surrounded and disbanded the second Paraguayan division, with materiel and munitions seized.

LA Paz Bolivia Gran Chaco Bernadino Bilbao Rioja Canada

Mother’s Crime In Madrid Trial Of Donna Aurora Rodrigues

Donna Aurora Rodrigues, a noted Socialist leader, defends herself in Madrid as she admits killing her daughter Hildegart to “keep her perfect.” The case portrays Hildegart as a child prodigy who earned a law degree at 17 and became a prominent writer and political figure before her death.

Madrid Donna Aurora Rodrigues Donna Aurora Hildegart Svengali Trilby Spain Ashe

Air Fatality at Andover Aerodrome

Flying Officer Williams and Corporal Brown were killed when their aircraft crashed at Andover Aerodrome during Air Day. Rescue efforts were forced back as the plane plunged into a wheat field, burning and reduced to ruins. The bodies were unrecognisable.

London Andover Williams Corporal Brown

Centenary Broadcast Records Messages From Lyons and Argyle

The British Prime Minister Mr Lyons and Victoria Premier Sir Arthur Argyle will keynote two minute messages broadcast by the BBC from London for Melbourne Centenary celebrations. The two brief talks will convey official messages to the British nation.

B.B.C London Melbourne Mr. Lyons Victoria Gir Argyle

Official Opening Showcases Canberra Art Exhibition

Canberra Minister for the Interior opened the fourth Artists' Society exhibition at Civic Centre noting Australia’s art emphasis. The display features about 250 subjects across oils, watercolors, etchings, photography, china painting and more, with works by Gruner, Heysen, Wilson, Hilder, McKillop, Beach and local artists. The event drew a large attendance and extra pieces include a Cotter Murrumbidgee River scene at 200 guineas.

Canberra Australia J. Perkins Artists’ Society Civic Centre Mesars Sargent G. W. Lambert Hans Heyson Elicth Gruner J. J. Hilder Dora Wilson J. Neilson Messrs W. L. Edwards John Morgan L. P Marjorie Matthews Mra Macandell McKillop Melbourne J. L. Nellson Cobb and Co Victor Cobb Tom Garrett Sydney Maesure Bea Ey G. Bergersen L. Edwards John Horgan M. O’dean W. ‘Lucas Las McCalman L. P. Webb Misa O

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