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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 26, 1934

Page

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Federal A L P to Push On With Campaign Next Election in View

The Federal ALP Executive vows to intensify its campaign in New South Wales and present party policy to electors while stressing Lyons Government shortcomings. Behind the scenes talks with Trades Hall unions continue, led by the Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association, seeking unity. Victoria’s Cameron and Calwell did not join the unity talks, though they left during pivotal discussions. Leader Scullin and MP Blakeley attended, with a policy statement to be issued after deliberations. The party aims to rally the working class against money power, monopoly, and anti Labour forces.

A.L.P New South Wales Lyons Trades Hall Federal ALP Federal Council of the Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association Safe Messrs Cameron Calwell Doun Wales Scullin A. Blakeley M.P J. J. Kennelly

Dominions Prime Ministers to Meet in London For King’s Jubilee

The Tina reports Dominion leaders expected to attend next year’s 20th anniversary of the King's accession in London. Informal discussions are anticipated on questions arising since Ottawa, with hopes that British and Dominions producers will progress on key issues.

London Ottawa

Japan Seeks Friendly Reply on China Policy from Britain

Tokyo expects a cordial British response to its stated Far East policy. Hirota says Japan will maintain peace in the region, avoid invasion or closing the open door, and uphold nine power treaty commitments. Britain’s note is awaited to exchange views on Japan's leadership role in Asia.

Japan East Asia China Itia Rirota John Simon Britain Far East

Anzac Day Ceremonies Move Canberra to Remembrance

A large Canberra crowd gathered at Parliament House and Albert Hall for Anzac Day ceremonies, with His Excellency the Governor-General and Lady Isaacs attending. The service paid tribute to the 60,000 Australians who sacrificed life and those who survived the Gallipoli campaign, stressing unity in the Empire and Commonwealth amid memorials across NSW and other cities.

Canberra Parliament Ho Ags Parliament House St. Gabriel's College Lady Isaacs Albert Hall F.C.T The Returned Soldiers' League A. E B. Jackson Guy A. J. Waldock Empire Commonwealth E. Smyth Kipling James Hardman Woodhouse Australia ALF Australian and New Zealand Army Service Corps Sydney Melbourne Britain Maguire Conon Robertson H. W. Woodhouse

Anzac Day observed in Sydney with dawn service

In Sydney crowds gathered from early morning to honor Gallipoli dead during the 19th Anzac anniversary. War veterans bereaved families and others converged on the Cenotaph for a 4 30 am dawn ceremony followed by a city procession and memorial service.

Sydney Gallipoli

Anzac Service At St Andrews Cathedral Crowded

At noon the St Andrews Cathedral held an Anzac service amid a crowded congregation. Archbishop Mowill spoke of undying love for the fallen and said they remain in hearts despite being out of sight. Continued on Page 2.

St. Andrews Mowill

Times cheerful on cricket giants arrival in London

The Times comments on the arrival of the Australians in London and urges calm noting they come to play cricket and are warmly welcomed by all sides. The leader portrays the visitors as nonthreatening guests in a cordial exchange.

London Times

Fishes Rain Reported Near Geelong and Grovedale

Reports from Pistala Italy of a storm surplus fish in downpour. Near Geelong five miles away Edward J. Little Johns Grovedale paddock carp found post storm. Cher fish hung on shrubs and on a barbed wire fence in the area.

Melbourne Pistala Italy Geelong Edward J. Littlejohns Grovedale

London Conference Next Year Discussed By The Times

The Times notes no confirmation of inviting Dominion Prime Ministers to next year’s London celebrations of the king’s accession. It regrets the lack of government limits on agricultural restoration policy and suggests informal talks this year or next to set up an Empire clearing house for success at the next Imperial Conference.

United Kingdom Ottawa The Times

Geneva Talks Aim at Anglo Italian Accord on Key Fortine Issues

Anglo Italian discussions led by Signor Suyich and Sir Jo Bimon focus on possible British Italian agreement on fortine issues likely to surface at noon May 29 according to The Daily Telegraph The Daily Express says Cabinet plans a world view statement ending with disarmament talks and the British plan seeks a time limit to the discussions to push progress.

London Force Affaira Signor Suyich Jo Bimon Daily Telegraph Daily Exp

New Zealand Dairy Board Critics Foreign Butter Prices

Messrs Fulton and Davia of the New Zealand Dairy Board told Conservative Parliamentary Agriculturalities that Dutch merchants quoted butter to Dutch consumers at 190 shillings per cwt while Britain’s export price was 50 shillings FOB. They added Denmark priced for domestic use at 215 kroner per 100 kilos versus 123 kroner FOB Britain, and argued New Zealand does not subsidize exports yet can compete. foreign subsidies wipe out Ottawa.

London Messra D. Fulton H. Davia New Zealand Dairy Board Britain Denmark New Zealand Ottawa

Ashes Comment Sparks Debate On Future Of Cricket

The Daily Telegraph argues that pursuing petty resentments is foolish while suggesting treason in discussing opinion on the Ashes. It notes that matches between tourists and country teams matter more for cricket’s future than heated clashes.

Wall Larwood Daily Telegraph

Test pictures by air for cricket in Commonwealth

The Daily Mail reports that radio telephone pictures of test cricket will be available in the Commonwealth during the matches. A duplicate beam picture transmission apparatus from Imperial International Communications has been sent to Melbourne for installation in time for use during the tests.

London Iralia Commonwealth Dally As Imperial International Communications Australia Melbourne

Aviatrix Delayed in Rome After Crash

Jean Batten said a repair could not be completed for the return flight and she would stay in Rome for a few days, following a Saturday crash while en route to Australia.

Rome Jean Batten Baturday Australia

Wreck of two ketches in Bass Strait claims several lives

A wireless report from King Island details the loss of two ketches, Saguenay and the Star, in Bass Strait on Saturday. Four Saguenay crewmen drowned, including captain Lionel Learmouth and mate Frank Henry. Survivors aboard the Tambar arrived in Melbourne with grim news.

Melbourne Kingleland Bass Strait Lionel Parson Learmouth Port Fairy Frank Henry Williamstown Wiliam Dunk Essendon Harold Stewart Hamilton

Japan Defends Security and Pacfic Policy in Berlin

Japan's ambassador in Berlin says Tokyo seeks national security and peace through equal naval armaments and international guarantees. He notes participation in Washington and London talks and stresses AsiaPacific stability centered on Manchukuo, denying intent against Russia.

Berlin Negal Japan Pacific Manchukuo Russia China

Note to Japan Indicative of U S Policy Movement

A U S note to Japan mirrors Sir John Simon style and is expected to be released tomorrow. Secretary Hull is said to have forwarded the note with official silence from all sources.

Japan John Simon Ye Affairs Mr. Hull

GOODWILL TOUR Mission Arrives at Shanghai

The Australian mission to Shanghai, Nanking and Peiping arrives after 18 days. Mrs Latham is met by the British Consul General and ANZAC Society members aboard the mail boat. The programme includes an Al mac dance and meetings with the Chinese Foreign Minister and the President. The party tours Peiping and departs Monday, staying with the British Ambassador until Friday.

Ans Shanghai Nanking Peiping Latham Anzac Society Manking Ahanghal

Rescue of Baguenay captain ends voyage absence

The Star reports Captain Basil Learmouth, brother of the Baguenay owner, remained in Melbourne for Anzac Day while ashore at King Island. The Baguenay made a 123 month voyage without him, marking his survival after a near fatal crash five years earlier near Adelaide. He recovered in hospital after days of treatment.

King Island Basil Learmouth Baguenay Melbourne Adelaide Hig Bospital

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