Bradman’s Great Innings Ends at 304
Bradman reaches 304 before Bowes secures another purple patch with the ball as Australia posts a strong score and presses for a win.
24 Jul 1934
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1934
Page
1
Bradman reaches 304 before Bowes secures another purple patch with the ball as Australia posts a strong score and presses for a win.
Leeds Monday reports Bradman shelled by Bowes as Australia declared at 584 after Bowes claimed Bradman McCabe and Darling. England fought back with Verity and Bowes continuing pressure as Australia reached 684 with Woodfull seeking a steady finish. Bowes took six for 142 and led a dramatic morning showing amid improving weather and crowd drama.
A fragmentary Federal budget note outlines anticipated increases in grants to three states and potential raises in certain subsidies. The report, tracing Lyons fidget and related commissions, hints at allocations for Tasmania Western Australia and other regions while signaling efforts toward a small surplus for the coming year.
A bus crashed into a lumber yard and exploded, leaving fourteen dead and many burned beyond recognition. Fire officials report numerous injured and some survivors believed trapped in the debris as rescue teams rush to the scene in New York.
England total and fall of wickets details show Walters out to O Reilly Grimmett bowling Hammonds run out, Wyatt dismissed by Grimmett with Hendren not out Leyland not out. Sundries indicate four wickets for 188. Fall of wickets recorded at 28 70 87 152.
Chicago dispatch reports John Dillinger, Public Enemy No. 1, shot dead outside a cinema. Police surrounded the area, opened fire as he neared the crowd, and his body was loaded into a squad car for transport to headquarters. The sensational gangster era appears to have ended with his death.
Yesterday’s high reached 59.7 degrees and the low for the 24 hour period ending 8 30 am was 39.2 degrees.
A Melbourne financial note reports a revenue shortage of £795,156 for the year with expenses around £1 million. Revenue total reached about £24,000 in a year with a surplus sign of £? and unsettled arrears noted at several local mines and rail operations.
In Pirie Shell Company measures a one penny per gallon reduction on first grade Shell and Hanpeti grades. The match report notes Grimmt’s best spells and Keeton’s wickets as Grimmett features prominently. England’s innings sees Hendren and Walters build a stand before a tight bowling spell from Wyatt and Reilly, leaving England 297 behind at stumps.
Inundation from weeks of heavy rain leaves 600 dead and £50 million in damage across an area larger than Wales. The Vistula River threatens Warsi self and Chelly fuaying districts while typhoid fear grows. Avstietel at 25,000 acres washed away and miles of roads and embankments ruined. Whole farms and homes drowned as Warsaw’s river crests and evacuations begin.
In Clevedon Auckland Maoris who feared the world would end on Saturday listened to an Anglican minister. After the prophecy failed the minister advised them not to heed such idle talk and to return home. He noted many past predictions have proved false.
America defeats Australia in the doubles as Lott and Stoefen beat Crawford and Quist 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-2 to level the Davis Cup series. The match took place in London on Monday with the U S team winning the doubles to move within one point of the cup.
The South Australian Jockey Club reports that an appeal by owner Gorb Meyers over a prolonged disqualification on July Me rue and sprinter Sister Plore at Port Augusti stewards failed. The case centers on a ruling against Relding Ciatixy with implications for Goodwood Hynds velnned.
Dr Boulter reports expedition leader Richard Byrd at Hollie divince post near Sosiaihe depot. Avex paveted up to 50 miles on 2ie-2ue route as the Antarctic party presses toward the Magemarden trail. Temperature falls to near the coldest as relief arrives for the advance post meteorological work continues.
The longshoremen's strike settlement is delayed as arbitration fate to be decided later in the week. Quiet peace returns while Minneapolis and nearby areas report no progress toward settlement with the National Guard deployed and ongoing concerns over the Torey strike.
James Vincent Thomas, discharged from Yatala Prison, was rearrested near the prison gates in Adelaide after police say a Jay riding trip from Methausie ended in a stolen motor car case. Two other youths were convicted of thefts of a Strathalbyn car, receiving 15 and 18 month terms. Det. Lee later arrested Thomas on a Geelong shopbreaking warrant.
William Moore, 35, a quarry worker from Mitcham Park, was injured when a stone weighing four at Navius rolled 6 11 and dislodged from a heap at Linwood quarries Kangarilla. The stone pinned him against a dray this morning, causing a fractured leg. He was admitted to Adelaide Hospital after release and transfer.
In Madrid on Monday 189 laborers inside the Bank of Spain underground gallery went on a three day strike after wage demands were refused. Police used tear gas bombs forcing the workers to flee, as the Spanish Trades Union Council threatens a general strike in retaliation.
A London Evening Standard front page was transmitted by radio to Melbourne within 25 minutes and reproduced almost perfectly at a luncheon of the Gonsti Club. EB Flak, managing director of the AWA, presented the image.
South Australian election focus tightens as Sen A J McLachlan weighs Barker endorsement while Boothby Liberal and Country League selections stir debate. If McLachlan runs, it could reshape by elections and threaten other aspirants like Mowbray Hunt Praser and Kidman with Sir Sidney Kidman kin cited. Cameron says decision due before Thursday may alter political futures.
Adelaide traders report wheat prices rebounding after a minor Saturday dip. Merchants lift limits for farmers to a uniform 2 shillings 10 pence per bushel, with gains pushed at main shipping ports.
Melbourne reports a season's record price for Wheat 3/2 to 3/2 today. The figure reflects market highs as traders note the strongest level reached this season in Melbourne.
Mr S J Warren and Mr A H Goode served as justices in Pirie yesterday. Mrs Pritchard and two children traveled from Port Lincoln to Pirie aboard the motorship Moonta, then continued to Adelaide by train. Delegates from Port Lincoln arrived en route to Adelaide aboard the Moonta. Gladstone District Council reelected W S Bennett as chairman. Lorimer of Geelong was appointed adjudicator for musical competitions. E A Johnson of Peterborough will oversee quickstep and street trained sections. Several residents arrived in Pirie and stayed at the Royal Exchange Motel or Royal Exchange Hotel. J S Philps and Rev A C HIM came for Pirie Central Baptist Church Jubilee celebrations. Pirie Football Association planned a banquet after a match with Kadina juniors.
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