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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 17, 1934

Page

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Australian Opposition Leaders Invited to Canberra Conference

Leaders of opposition parties were invited by the Government to join a Commonwealth and States Ministers conference in Canberra on Friday to discuss Australian air port trade and upcoming talks with Britain on meat and dairy imports. The gathering will also cover proposed minimum wheat export prices and the world wheat agreement revision. The invitation signals a grave economic situation amid European policy shifts and Germany's import restrictions. High Commissioner Mr Bruce will attend, coordinating with Commonwealth departments on matters likely to be addressed at the Australia Forum. The Prime Minister said opposition leaders were invited to luncheons on Thursday, though communications arrived only today.

Canberra Bruce United Kingdom Otteral Germany Mader & Decree Commonwealth Australia J. H. Moulin Country Party Pr. Page Nb.w. Labour Party Bec Mey Teadava Tayous Scullia Page Beasley Abed Lycos Louch Gma

Wheat proposal to curb exports hits British producers

A Daily Telegraph summary notes Britain faces a tentative plan to cut wheat extraction across nations by a small percentage, aiming to ease global supply but risking harm to British and American millers while importers push for more disciplined dumping, with drafting still unsettled.

London Daily Telegraph Rome Britain Schamé

Wheat Price Proposal Draws Sharp Criticism

Sydney voices Monday criticism over the proposed wheat price plan, with officials and analysts calling the approach artificial and ill suited to market realities amid debate over anticipated effects and policy goals.

Regulation of Meat Imports Urges Immediate Dominion Talks

The British Commission for Fat Stock recommends regulating meat imports from foreign and Empire sources. Lord Bingley urges immediate negotiations with Dominions, aiming to regulate autumn supply while protecting home producers and centralizing slaughtering. The Financial News notes the proposal could affect Britain's political ties with Dominions, seeking import restriction without halting home production.

Commission For Lord Bingley Ingeran

Promise of success cited by Grange Welker at Rome meeting

Lindley Walker Wheat Co Ltd managing director Grange Welker speaks on deliberations of the International Wheat Advisory Committee in Rome. He doubts that much achievement will come from the proposed measure to boost consumption and fears tentative country positions may not persuade governments.

Sai Grange ‘Welker Lindley Walker’ Wheat Co. Ltd International Wheat Advisory Committee Rome Wight

Cabinet maps Prince George tour to Australia

Cabinet members gave close attention to plans for Prince George's visit to Australia. They discussed itineraries for each state and fixed entry dates, aiming to finalize the full programme by month’s end.

Australia Prince George

Prince George to Arrive in Sydney on H.M.S. Sussex

The State director announced definite plans for Prince George to land in Sydney aboard the H.M.S. Sussex on the morning of Thursday November 22. The official landing will occur at Farm Cove with formal presentations prepared.

Sydney Prince George H.M.S. Sussex Farm Cove

Cabinet to accept Imperial Airways tender for Singapore to Colombo air route

At a cabinet committee meeting the auub committee recommended accepting the Imperial Airways tender in conjunction with QANTAB for the Singapore Colombo eastward aerial service. The matter will be dealt with this week with a full cabinet announcement expected in a few days.

Auub-Committee Gabinet Imperial Airways Qantab Quesnalang Northern Tarestory Air Services Ltd

Royal visit plans announced for city arrival

The Prince will be greeted on landing by the Lord Mayor and Aldermen with an illuminated address. After these proceedings, the Royal progress through the streets will begin. Further details of the state visit have not yet been finalized.

Centenary Race Debate on Air Rivalry Policy

London opinion splits over the London to Melbourne air race policy. Some favor fast long-range machines that must stop at intermediate aerodromes for petrol, others back slower craft that fly direct between compulsory points.

London Express Melbourne Britain United States

Ultimatum to China risks hostilities amid railway dispute

Shanghai report states Japan demands prompt restoration of postal and rail links with Manchukuo. If China refuses, Japan may act through Manchukuo to resume service, risking further incursions in the north. China's leaders consider the move against the Tangku Truce backdrop and await government orders on possible coercion.

Shanghai China Ariki Ariyoshi Manchukuo Japan Nanchang Changtab Shele Chins Wing Ching-We Hoang Chine Ervicen Huang-Fu ‘Ao Tomalaing Troopa Sre

Heavy Losses in Gran Chaco Battle Report

Military dispatches from Paraguay and Bolivia describe heavy losses in the Gran Chaco campaign. The conflicting reports underscore confusion over the operation’s success and scale of casualties.

Ofteia Paraguay Bolivia Gran Chaco

Rayers Sought in State House Sydney

Anglican Archbishop of Bye ney Dr Mowil writes to the Brats Government urging that the House commence with a prayer as in the Commonwealth Parliament. Paraguay pushes Bolivian forces from the Chaco stronghold amid heavy casualties. Alive claims 1700 Paraguayan losses in recent days.

Sydney Mongay Byeney Mowil Brats Ife House Paraguay Chaco Alive

Four killed in charabanc collision in Ohio

Four people died when a charabanc crashed while carrying twelve sleeping passengers. The wreck occurred on a Sunday in Ohio with only a few survivors confirmed and many reports suggesting casualties were women among the victims.

Ohio

Far Eastern naval limits end in looming Pacific race

The Foreign Policy Association warns in its report that naval limitations may end and a new Pacific arms race could begin unless the United States and Japan alter positions before the 1936 Naval Conference. It suggests America might accept Manchukuo concessions to reduce conflict, while Japan seeks to expand its fleet, risking a broader naval buildup that threatens world peace.

Washington Foreign Policy Association Pacific America Japan Deadiock Wahad

New Chamber to Meet and Open Parliament

A proclamation fixes April 23 as the date the Legislative Council will exist and the new House reconstituted. Two openings of Parliament are planned next week with the Legislative Assent and oath of office for new members in the Legislative Council chambers. The Governor will officially open on Thursday. Sir John Peden is expected to be re elected President and Mr Hi Farrer to chair Committees.

Sydney Aid Legislative Council Inc Legislative Legislative Council Tita John Peden Mir. Hi. Hi Farrer

ANZAC DAY ARRANGEMENTS ANNOUNCED BY PRIME MINISTER

The Commonwealth Government unveiled plans for Anzac Day commemorations across Australia with a morning ceremony at Parliament House to honor the Anzac spirit. Governor General Sir Isaac and Lady Tanne will attend as exponents join Returned Soldiers groups in coordinating services nationwide. Prime Minister Lyons urged churches of all denominations to hold memorial services and to arrange suitable times for war memorial observances after consulting local authorities.

Mr. Lyons Australia Lm Ac Cuomonwesith J*arliament House Sir Tanne Lady Tannes Aajlira Imperial League of Australis Crommionwealth Lyona Intumacea Commonwealth Mr Lyone

Cricketers Visit Cairo Upon Canal Run

Overland from Suez to Cairo the cricket team met actor Jack Hulbert aboard the Orford for makeup and song during the canal transit. The troupe toured Port Said and Baia, singing parodies about their manager and team as Turnbull joined the trip.

FAM8 Orferd Cairo Orford Canal Sngilah Sim Jack Hulbert Dregotan Sphins Pyramida Hulbert England Heeling O'Raffly Flestwood-Seith Barnett Brown Bromlay Chipper Raeid Turnbull Port Said Bat Tes Port ‘Baia Menager Tse

Larwood Riddle Shrouded By Tyterling Karur Mystery

A fragmentary note presents the Larwood mystery titled the Tyterling Karur with unclear context. Readers glimpse a puzzling riddle scene, hinting at a local or archival intrigue without providing solvable details.

Canberra University College Sees Continued Ties With Melbourne

The Canberra University College will remain in its present relationship with the University of Melbourne through 1937. Sir Robert Garran announced at the 1933 commencement in the Institute of Anatomy that Melbourne urged developing proposals for a Canberra university, with councils and associations to submit a government-acceptable plan soon.

Canberra University College University of Melbourne Canberra University College Council Sir Robert Garran Institute of Anatomy Robert Canberra Council of the College The University Association L H. Allen Herbert Anton Peterson William Charl ‘Thomas David Alexander Dodds Albert Joseph Gan John James McKeene Counci Robert Garran Councin Cumpeton H. J. Filshle J. Haydon Luisi Adv A. F. Mourne

Plans for a Canberra University grows in national effort

Canberra’s University Association continues to push for a Canberra university. It reports cooperation with the National Library and the College in expanding library resources and lectures for degrees. The council seeks to establish a formal university in the National Capital with collaboration from Melbourne and local residents.

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