Australians Declare At 729 For Six
Bradman is dismissed for 254 as Australian innings total 729 runs. Other batsmen contribute strongly with steady partnerships, building a dominant first innings score before the visitors take the field.
01 Jul 1930
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1930
Page
1
Bradman is dismissed for 254 as Australian innings total 729 runs. Other batsmen contribute strongly with steady partnerships, building a dominant first innings score before the visitors take the field.
The report chronicles Bradman’s 254 and Kippax's 99 as Australia reach 729 for 8 declared at Lords. Tempers flare in the sweltering third day as crowds surge, Tate bowls tightly and Bradman nears a record score, supporting Australia’s strong position for victory.
The article traces a string of cricket batting records at The Oval and in Sydney from 1884 to 1928. It notes R Boster’s 287 for England, Bradman closing in on that score, and mentions past highs by Bagleng, Hammond, Trumper, and Murdock. The tone mirrors a historical stat pileup with implied tension over Bradman’s rising average.
In the second test innings EAGL Ane b Grimmett and Woolley was bowled while Hammond remained not out. Doleepelunji appears not our. Sundries yield a total of 38 for two.
In Kent Street Richmond a quarrel ended with Parey Ship shooting his wife Lily Shipp and then shooting himself. A six chamber revolver lay beside Ship. Neighbours heard several gunshots as the couple’s dispute over property worsened.
Coroner's inquiry into the death of John Alfred Taylor, a 66 year old grocer, is held as Arthur Skervitt, a 48 year old colored man, is charged with murder. Witnesses describe a confrontation involving bank notes and groceries. Skervitt pleads innocence and reserves all pleas.
In Sydney a challenge to the Sidra Government’s unemployment relief tax of threepence in the pound was pressed today in the High Court. The case questions the tax’s legality and awaits tomorrow’s judgment.
In Sydney on Monday a 19 year old Miss Rosabella Miller perished leaping 140 feet from a fourth floor window of Vaux Hall House Bathurst Street as flames trapped her and her mother Miss Mary Ellabeth Miller aged 49 was rescued in a serious condition with burns. Firefighters used an extension ladder to save others and the building sustained fire and water damage with the fourth floor gutted.
Melbourne reports at a dinner of the Australian Association of Australian Manufacturers that Valance favors freer trade with Britain Canada and the United States while acknowledging Britain's preference for tariffs. Australia imported 1299 imported goods valued at 897,000,000 pounds in seven years, with Britain the main supplier and Britain’s tariff policy cited as a constraint on Australian industry. Trade discussions aim to rebalance relations with Britain and America as British industries adjust to postwar shifts.
In Melbourne this morning the Grand National Hurdle and related events had several scratches including Songset Mythoralu t and others. Remaining fields show ongoing Fleminaton engagements and additional scratches in the National Steeplechase and related races with names partially legible.
Sydney on Monday heard Artie Wekard accuse the national clit tonax of misuse in federal bounties. He claimed the mounting list of bounties would become a huge cost and harm public finances.
Frank Hefferon appeared at Post Piple Polina Court yesterday charged with breaking and entering the Co operative Store between June 10 and June 20 and stealing boots valued at £4 0s. The trial was set for the next Coming Sessions of the Gladston Court. Detective Evans and Constable Gully testified about forced doors and fence damage. witnesses noted marks on doors and a broken yard gate as evidence.
Two Chinese men aged 25 and 40 were found dead in their bunks aboard the steamer Morelia after a morning date in the engine room. One man was unconscious and died in hospital. a coroner will hold an inquest. Police fear fumes may have poisoned them after the vessel was thriethly thmi tiled yesterday.
At Broken Hill the Proprietary Company and Block 14 plan early mine closures as ore milling continues. Union rejection of wage cuts prompts job losses, with 1000 additional unemployed expected by week’s end. Central Mine maintains normal operations until Block 14 and Proprietary halt. Government relief and roadwork are considered for affected workers.
Miss Amy Johnson drew huge crowds in Adelaide with a public reception at Town Hall where every seat was filled. She received a diamond brooch and a Rotary Wheel in tribute and pledged to promote Australia when she returns to New Zealand, noting the loyal Australian spirit.
Federal authorities outlined plans in Canberra on Monday to redraw federal electoral boundaries. The process aims to finish within a year under a framework associated with the prime minister’s governance and reform agenda.
William Joseph Head, labourer of Port Pirie, was awarded £715 damages and costs in the Civil Court by Mr Justice Napier for injuries from a collision on September 13, 1928 in Alexander Street Port Pirie. The defendant Cecil Harry Staite, gardener, was found negligent as his car struck the plaintiff who rode a bicycle, causing severe injury to the right foot and ankle.
The Engineering Union defies the Bleed Variety Commission over contract interpretation guiding 140 workers. Fourty were to regain work with 40 of 140 orders affected. Dispute centers on award interpretation, with 78 day delay noted as commissioners set to be interviewed by the Disputes Committee.
In Kingsford Smith reports from Syene Monday, officials reportedly oppose measures on the famous flyer. Some plan to test service despite objections, signaling a potential holiday carrier disruption or partial operation.
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