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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1935
Page
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J T Lang declares NSW Labour Party policy to spend £20 million yearly more on wages, fund unemployment relief from an extra £9 million via the Loan Council, and write down farm debts. He pledges a moratorium on foreclosures, higher relief payments, road and irrigation works, and a national unemployment scheme.
The five minute address by Premier Stevens titled Policies and Promises urged voters to judge parties by their past records in power. He praised the United Parties record while criticizing the Lang Party for empty schemes and broken promises. He warned that promises alone prove nothing and urged voters to base choices on accountability and realism.
Mr Stevens opened his country campaign with meetings in Dubbo Mudgee and Orange where he received enthusiastic receptions. He outlined policy including forming a wheat pool with Commonwealth and state cooperation and offered a prize to eradicate the skeleton weed pest and aid farmers whose wheat lands are rendered useless.
London reports Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald in National Labour magazine says Germany shattered the road to peace by demanding a large army and air force equal to Britain and a navy rivaling France. The Daily Telegraph notes frankness can aid peace, while News Chronicle questions the article’s official weight as a government pronouncement.
Adelaide report says Don Bradman will not be available for selection to tour South Africa due to health. He plans to play this season and hopes to be fit for the next series against England. Team selection looms with Victor Richardson among possible captains. Oldfield and Kelllng also considered.
Berlin reports Herr Ammann, Nazi press chief, announced a law to wipe out Nazi opponents from the press. Publishers must register stockholders and Aryan ancestry to 1400, annulling joint stock, cooperative, and church papers except party nominees. Six months to comply.
Dr Toyohiko Kagawa a renowned Japanese saint and social reformer known for the Kingdom of God Movement and numerous relief groups will address Canberra at a public meeting. The event takes place at St Andrew’s Church Forrest at 5 p.m. on May 14.
Federal Health Minister W M Hughes warned at the Country Women Association conference that if the birth rate keeps falling Australia may stagnate in 35 years. He cited migration declines and urged mothers to increase the population. Lady Hore-Ruthven visited and Mrs Matt Sawyer was reelected Provident for the eighth time.
In Paris a Greek monarchist conclave reports George II accepted the throne if approved by the soon to be elected Constitutional Assembly. Greece expects the King back within six months and he would back the Little Entente aligning with British and French foreign policy.
Detectives and a police party traced a break in at Richard Crawley’s Granville grocery shop after burglars fled. A sulky whip was found on the doorstep and a tethered horse and sulky were located. At 1 a.m. the horse was driven to a house where a man was arrested, followed by another visit yielding two more arrests.
In the Belfast Telegraph leading article the Government paper argues Prime Minister Lyons reconciles Empire loyalty with Australia loyalty and church ties. It claims Irish Free State enjoys Australia’s privileges but opposes the Empire, questioning Catholic and Irishmen’s loyalty when away from home politics.
Tramways carried 762 709 paid fares yesterday, up 150 058 from Anzac Day 1984. Figures exclude ex soldiers travel.
Germany has achieved parity with Britain in total aircraft across the empire, surpassing the 480 British home defense planes and signalling a two to one superiority for the Luftwaffe. Germany concentrates on metal and multi engine bombers, with high production rates likely forcing Britain to seek additional war funds.
Decomposed body found in dense scrub in French's Forest near Bantry Bay. the missing Nancy AʼRecket MecCarthy, 22, of Neutral Bay is believed to be the deceased. Police and detectives rushed to the scene after a state-wide search and a bottle and handkerchief bearing the name Nan McCarthy were found nearby.
New Zealand air woman Jean Batten arrived in Rome after remedying a broken oil pipe during her flight from Australia to England. She belly landed at Foggia, experienced trouble, and then took off again. She plans to sleep in Rome and depart at 5 a.m. for London. If she reaches London before 1.25 p.m., she will set the record for a woman flier.
The government sets a one day limit of one trout per angler to preserve supply for amateurs. The penalty for catching more than ten trout in a day is a fine up to £10. Previously there was no limit.
At Richardson and Wrench Auction a rare item was offered: the remainder interest in the Palmer estate of Linton Charles Palmer who died in 1931. The capital value was £2570 in stocks and estate assets with nominal £354. The bid came from a 42 year old woman, offered for approval by the widow.
Paul Wharrton a 26 year old clothing designer for leading screen actresses was slain in his apartment by an unknown assailant. An adjoining room occupant his invalid mother heard angry voices and foul language then a pistol shot. Wharrton was found dead, three bullets fatally wounding him as police arrived.
Melbourne reports that Dr. Fenton, dubbed the lying doctor, has prosecution instructed for repeated breaches of Air Navigation regulations. His licence was suspended and the aircraft airworthiness certificate cancelled yesterday by Defence Secretary M L Shepherd.
Howard Pierson, 20, confessed to killing his father, a Texas Supreme Court associate justice, and his mother to gain their 17,000 dollar life insurance. He lured them on a country drive, hid purses, shot himself, and claimed robbers. authorities questioned the tale, noting prior peculiarity. The governor and university psychology teacher commented on his troubled behavior.
Japanese diver Nichiro Kawada, age 28, died near Badur after his air line fouled about 10 feet below the surface. He was brought to the surface alive but succumbed minutes later despite resuscitation attempts.
Pacific coast tanker strike collapsed after supper and the Marine Federation’s walkout. Seamen had demanded preferential hiring, then a 44 hour week. current week is 66 hours. Joint Tankers' Strike Committee blamed Standard Oil for deadlock and warned of danger.
Alpine Club members from Crewbury push on through adverse snow country during meter week end to locate suitable skiing terrain in the mountain range. They plan another horsebridge venture later, weather permitting, and may charter the Sydney Canberra passenger plane for an hour’s flight over Gingera Ginnie Franklin and adjacent packs when snow deepens.
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