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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 23, 1934

Page

1

Dr Page urges federal agricultural council to manage exports

In a Sydney statement Dr Page of the Country Party calls for a coordinated national approach to agriculture. He proposes a Federal Agricultural Council to determine policy, quota production, and identify industries for development, linking state and federal ministers without new departments or extra spending.

Sydney The Country Party le Page Page Federal Agricultural Council Pedoral Loar Council Australia Commonwealth Atwan

Australian Goodwill Mission visits Hong Kong amid Pacific talks

The Australian mission arrived for a seven hour stay and was greeted by officials including Dr Mathews and the Australian and New Zealand Association. Mr Latham met the Admiral and Governor at breakfast and luncheon, stressing friendly relations with Pacific neighbours despite trade ties and noting a request from Japan to host a future visit.

Hong Kong Neta Omer China Squadron Dr. Matthews Sydney Australian and New Zealand Association Latham

Japanese Policy in China Causes Rising British French Views

The News of the World reports Japan has exploited European and American turmoil to declare a de facto protectorate over China. Paris press hints at government sentiment updates, while League circles in Geneva await reactions from Britain and other powers regarding Japan’s moves in China.

London News of the World Japan Europe America China Sir John Simon House of Commons Addin API Geneva Runde League of Nations

Moscow Silent Moves on China Policy

Moscow amid silence from official quarters as debate over a hands-off China policy continues. An outspoken commentator describes the approach as a tentative step amid tensions in the Far East.

Moscow Wveetia

Reform of New South Wales Upper House Staggers in 110 NW

The NSW Upper House dissolves for 38 hours leaving the new reforming council in Abeyance. historic timeline from 1824 to 1888 noted and the new Conservative chamber to be chosen by a restricted franchise mixed with both Houses. An appeal against the referendum validity is before the Eriey Council as interim measures and retirements are debated. The Government awaits decisions on old retirement panels while interim pensions and parliamentary seating plans are issued to new members. An international peace effort by the Nations Union urges immediate measures toward disarmament and a general weapon ban framework.

Sydney Reformed Council Hume Legislative Council Legislative Nsw Eriey Council A.B. Piddington Jme of Nations Union Fing General Commission Germany

New Zealand flyer leaves Lympne for Darwin record bid

Jean Batten, 24, of New Zealand, departed Lympne Aerodrome aboard a long flight toward Australia in an attempt to beat Mrs Bolt on's 20 day record. She wore a leather jacket with the New Zealand flag, carried three mascots including a bone fragment, and said flying was the nicest way to attempt the record.

London Suvurnay Jean Battén Airnorman Lympne Aerodrome Mrs. Bolton Australie Miss Batten New Zealand Iinn Phue

London Disarmament Talks Face Grim View

London cabinet disarmament committee reviews crisis as diplomatic talks stall. Nations debate security limits and potential consequences, with France Britain and Germany seen as central to any progress or failure.

London Reid Taladon France Britain Germany Benle Coomm

No Tidings At Rome Rome Sunday News

Joan Batten departed Marseille yesterday at 2 25 pm with no further news. Indian entry for Air Race canceled due to earthquake distress, committee abandons plan for Indian entrants in Centenary air race.

Rome Joan Batten Marseilien London The Indian Air Race Fund India Asps

Aerial Survey Of North Australia Joint Government Plan

The Prime Minister announced the Commonwealth approves an aerial geological survey of North Australia with Queensland and Western Australia agreeing to cooperate. Estimated cost up to £150,000 over about three years, split equally among the three governments. The plan includes mapping, geophysical prospecting, and core drilling to locate valuable areas and assess exploitation factors.

Sr. Lyons Commonwealth North Australi Queensland Western Australi Arens North Australia Aus

Price Cutters Gaoled in U S A Violation of NRA Programme

A Jersey City tailor was sentenced to 120 days in jail and fined 100 dollars for charging 36 cents under the NRA code. The judge noted the tailor kept a stall shop and supported his family while claiming limited business forced price cutting. He argued the law should be strictly enforced.

New York Jersey City Talier

Cotton Control Bill Signed by President in Washington

The Bankhead Cotton Control Bill was signed by the President in Washington on Saturday. The President said it represents the best government effort to control production through taxation. The plan taxes cotton produced above 10,000,000,000 bales at zero percent of its market value for processing.

Washington

Paris Riot Echoes as Mob Storms Town Hall

A large mob of over 200 demonstrators including Communists and socialists attempted to storm the Paris Town Hall in protest against economy decrees. Police halted the procession, detaining many after arrests and brief clashes. some were released after questioning.

Paris Communista Socialata Urme

Roosevelt Rejects Silver Bloc Plans

Afr. Roosevelt, addressing a delegation of Congressional silver advocates, stated he would not support legislation to mandate silver standards. He stressed the issue requires broader international agreement and broader action beyond one nation.

Roosevelt Washington Afr Congressional Silver International Beatae

Winter Night in the Antarctic at Little America

In Antarctic Little America the sun vanished for four months marking the start of winter night. Rear-Admiral Byrd reported the sun not seen as of Tuesday and noted temperatures around 80 below zero with a comparison to colder conditions elsewhere. Byrd named his post the Advance Weather Station honoring his mother Eleanor Byrd as the winter party completed outdoor tasks at the East Barrier cache.

America Byrd Rustica Eleanor Byrd Tauke East Barrier Ataad

Terrible fatality at Serbian coal pit near Belgrade

A firedamp explosion at the Kalan Colliery near Sarajevo caused a catastrophic underground blast. Eighteen bodies were recovered, with many workers missing or incinerated. The disaster ranks as one of Yugoslavia's worst industrial catastrophes, as crews battle to extract trapped locomotive and gear and restore power and supplies amid harsh weather.

Vt Ie Kalan Sarajevo Yugoslavia

France Answers German Arms Plan With Call for Security

In a Paris interview M Doumergue explains why France rejected Bridal plans and urging greater security. He says France seeks peace and respectable relations, not vengeance, while others expand arms. He notes France must defend itself and obtain precise guarantees amid rising threat.

Parie M. Doumergué France Times of Mose Tate Overy

Jardine Refuses to Play Calcutta Match on England Return

D R Jardine said in Bombay that he has no desire or intention to play cricket against the Australians. He spoke aboard the Ranpura before departure for England and expressed regret at leaving India, praising the hospitality there while denying shooting stories.

Calcutta Bunaay Mir D. R. Jardine Bombay Ranpura England Wiessardine Tut MCC India Mir Jardine

Britain Opposes 40-Hour Week Debate at Geneva

A Labour Ministry spokesman told a Trades Union Council deputation that a 40-hour week convention at the forthcoming International Labour Conference in Geneva in June is impracticable. The minister indicated government skepticism toward an agreed international limit.

Landon Bir Heney Tettering Tae Trades Union Council Geneva

Twelve Die as Lightning Strikes Calcutta Storm

Twelve people were killed by a thunderstorm in Calcutta as lightning struck. Reports describe a severe weather event causing multiple fatalities with injuries and chaos across the city.

Calcutta Inia Ilewertag

Admiral Found Drunk in Gutter Headlines London Visit

A murky clipping reports Admiral Gordon Cammy MP for Murnley pleading guilty to a charge, while an Italian minister planned a London visit. Police said he was found on Knightbridge pavement early morning, with mentions of diplomatic ties and arrangements for ceremonies amid a wary mood on foreign policy.

Evidanos Knightabridge Damapiell Sina Iportance Doumorguey

Wool Embargo Puzzles London As Markets Weigh Action

London aims to extend the wool embargo on May 7 to finish central state arrangements. German buyers show demand despite potential duties, with brokers braced for varied month by month imports and a two week sale window to avert value slippage for wool owners.

London Yorkshire Observer Gerting Centrol Germany Abe

Export Credits and Britain’s Gold Standard Debate

The Associated British Chambers of Commerce notes Export Credits guarantees amounting to 47 million pounds in seven years, with only 980000 pounds remaining and 100000 pounds converted from defaults. Chairman Alun Anderson warns against overreach while Britain debates adopting gold standard conditions following a heated session.

London Commieree Dafaulters Waa Hamering Andersom Britain Vondi Iona

Head of River Grammar Wins in Record Time

Grammar School won the heat of the River Championship at the regatta amid rough, choppy water. Grammar used the Fairbairn method, lifting high on each stroke to gain a late edge over Shore, with Beaconsfield and Bootle in pursuit as conditions disrupted boats and led to a strong final surge.

Greet Pubila Grammar Jehool Bettor Grammar Qoramumnar Sre Shore Ater Dahay Pean Shore Ginslands Beacon Boota Geaiatmat

Fragmented English Summer Time Note

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a date in August and two individuals, Lonpaw and Rummet. It conveys little clear meaning beyond a vague schedule note and unnamed events.

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Federal Council TOKIO le Tempe N.Z Darwin London Takes Aerial Survey North Australia Price Cutters U.S.A N.R.A Antarctic Bat Gordon Cammy Murnley Gulty Satay Algnor Bury Porelgn Aauie Io London Sus
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