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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 27, 1934

Page

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Industrial Wing Moves to Unite Labor factions

In Sydney on Thursday the whole industrial wing of State Labour met at Trades Hall to seek unity and plan a scheme for submission to the Lang and Federal Labour parties. A conference of dissatisfied representatives may be convened to intervene in the dispute and press for unity ahead of federal elections.

Sydney State Labour Trades Hall F Teas Lang Federal Labour Party Australis

State Parliament Opened With Full Ceremony

The 11th Parliament of New South Wales opened with Governor Sir Philip Game presiding at noon. He outlined a broad legislative program including Western Lands, bank reform, land and public health measures, taxation and forest policy, legal reform, and provisions for veterans organizations and primary product marketing, with emphasis on wool prices and employment.

Sydney New South Wales Sir Philip Game Legislative Council Billy Macquarie Street Parliament House Lagtalative Council Ble Alde Adv Meemurea Seualon Commons Commonwealth Asi Leaessn Promant Midh Iowa

Chinese Minister Denies Japanese Claim at Tokyo

Chinese Minister General Teiang met with Japan Free Minister Hirota to clarify China policy amid conflicting reports and rejected Japan's interference with China's sovereignty while Hirota affirmed Japan's aims for unity and prosperity, respect for territorial integrity, and adherence to the Open Door.

Tokio General Teiang Japan Hirota China Nanking Peauc

Italian Wool Import Ban Reported by The Yorkshire Post

The Yorkshire Post notes a proposed Italian import permit scheme restricting raw material wool imports to certain nations. It claims permits will cover raw materials only from specified countries buying Italian goods, including Australian wool sourced directly from Italy. No confirmation on extending the German embargo on wool purchases until May 1.

London Yorkshire Post Tualian England Italy

Lords Allow Lord Debby To Testify In Privilege Inquiry

London Wednesday report states the Lords agreed to permit Lord Debby to attend and testify before the Privileges Committee and the joint select committees on Indian Constitutional Reform amid pressure to modify evidence. The motion cited a 2600 year old Landing Order restricting lords from appearing in person or sending written answers, with penalties including custody in the Tower.

London Mamnbere Lord Deeby House of Commons Mir Winston Churchill Berauel Hoare Law Dari Lord Hallaham Tower of London

Russian Attitude to Tokio Policy and Far East Tension

Moscow reports a cautious view of Japan's China policy amid US naval notes and potential friction with Japan. Officials fear deteriorating Sino Japanese relations could harm broader East Asian stability and provoke new diplomatic strains.

Far East China Japet

Police Raid on Returned Soldiers Club in Adelaide

A raid on the Returned Soldiers Club in Angas Street Adelaide last night left police with minor injuries as men linked to the club fled through a crowd. Forty eight names were taken as the hall filled with an angry outcry and a meeting was planned by returned men MPs to discuss the raid. the Premier and commissioner faced criticism, and some accused police of heavy handed actions amid mounting tension.

Adelaide Angas Brrest Polleeier-Ganermi Leane Pramier Ritchie Commie Ener Cameron Camerse

Spanish Crisis Premier Resigns as State of Alarm Proclaimed

Senor Leroux resigned as Spain's premier amid a new political crisis over an amnesty bill. The President Senor Zamora declared a state of alarm and partial martial law nationwide, with tensions rising over parliamentary consultations. Madrid remained quiet while Valencia reported bomb explosions causing damage.

Madrid Spain Senor Leroux Senor Zamora Senor Larroux Tietana Valencia

Textile Strike Grips Bombay as Mills Shut Down

In Bombay the textile strike深 worsened with mills remaining closed amid defiance of leaders. Demonstrations continued and workers began returning to work only to face depleted supplies. The scene reflected a tense labor clash during the Moslem festival period.

Calcutta Prim, Nut

Driver's Panic Leads Cyclist Death Near Brisbane

Police allege a 14 year old, Ferey Jon Hobinson, caused grievous bodily harm to Georgi Willan Draper when a vehicle collided with him on a Thursday night. Robinmon later told officers he attended the injured man but could not revive him. Draper was taken to hospital as the driver claimed the collision was an accident.

Nrisbane Ferey Jon Hobinson Townavilla Court Georgi Willan Draper Yeirae Robinmon Deen Rn Ivck Evel Rebirman Wcrb Volxt Robinson

John MacArthur Centenary Stamp Issued This Year

A commemorative stamp honoring Jean MacArthur is planned this year. The issue marks centenary themes with a $3 denomination.

Plane for Centenary Race by Sleriot's Special

Parib Wednesday reports Louie Brard plans a retracbile plane for the London Melbourne air race centenary event. Brard, who moved in Itary An duly, 1908, previously met Erallan Chaninel trom Galata 3 spacial.

Parib Louie Brard

Drought Breaks For Cricket Tour In London

Reported drought relief changes reach English cricket as team prepares. Indoor practice suggested at Fairford School to adapt to faster wickets. Mention of detectives aboard a train to guard cricketers and boarding permits being checked amid precautionary measures.

London Hngland Gordy Wasdfull Fairfar

Strikes swell as police cordon faces road blocks

Reports describe crowds marching through a police cordon throwing stones at officers. The strike presence grows to about 10,000. Extra police units were dispatched to the city in case of emergency.

Herasalves

Kingston Shops Get New Three Foot Footpath Extension

Final touches completed on a three foot widening of the Kingston shopping area's footpath. The adjacent grass plots have been readjusted to the new level, and shoppers will enjoy a more spacious walkway along the shopping zone.

Kingston

Dramatic Man Hunt Orders Shoot at Dillinger

The Federal Government mobilizes 000 heavily armed police 300 infantrymen aircraft and radio networks to capture the fugitive John Dillinger. Reports claim orders to shoot on sight as officers pursue the bandit chief across the country mirroring past manhunts.

Chicago John Dillinger Pancho Vilacroes Mexico

Racial Riots Kill and Injure in India During Festival

In Calcutta during Moslema Mohurtam celebrations at Bultenpur Kapurthala a police ban on a Muslim procession sparked clashes. A mob of about 1,000 attacked police and Hindu temple routes, with police firing killing and wounding more than 30. Many rushed to hospitals in grave condition as hundreds of Muslims attacked with knives.

Calcutta Bultenpur Kapurthala Lahore

Survivors Arrive in Melbourne After Bass Strait Wrecks

Melbourne reports three survivors from the fading vessels the Saguenay, Batuanay, and Star reaching port. Albert Johnson, owner of the Star, denied the Saguenay had any chance. Luck Modrath swam 300 yards through heavy surf and was cast ashore exhausted. One body from the Haguenay washed ashore as rescues continued and the Saguenay battled breakers before sinking.

Melbourne Sire Albert Johnson Saguenay Luck Modrath Haguenay Bere

Living Wage Rise in New South Wales Industrial Commission action

The Industrial Commission raised the male living wage by 2 shillings a week and the female by 6d. New rates are 13/7/6 for males and 11? 1/16/6 for females. Wages have fallen for seven years since 14/5/ a week, with debates among workers and ministers about further declines. The ruling cites a 1982 inquiry setting standards at 2/10 and £1 18s for adults, with adjustments to align wages to law. The increase may cost the State Government about 440,000 pounds.

Rydney Senate New South Wales Juales Brown

Experts Report On Oil From Coal In Australia

Melbourne authorities announce a joint inquiry by the Minister for Development and NSW representatives to investigate establishing hydrogenation plants to produce oil from coal in Australia. Dr. J Keith Wart leads South Australian geology interests in this standards committee.

Melbourne Fiucator McLachlan CE Andrews New Howth Wales New South Wales J. Keith Wart South Australia Australis

Weather notes from Sydney temperate day

Weather report from Sydney notes milder conditions with higher minimum temperatures than recent days. Cloud cover over the coast interrupted radiative cooling, keeping surface heat trapped and leading to a warmer feel despite near seasonality.

Sydney Maren

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