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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1934

Page

4

Pact Limits Campaigns Across Parties in Sydney Election

Arrangements between Stevens of the UAP and Truince of the UGK bar ministers from campaigning in rival electorates during the federal election. UAP ministers to avoid seats in several regions while United Country Party ministers avoid Hobertson Eden Monaro and Murray. A Gloucester by election pact is noted and the prime minister will broadcast Monday at 2:05 am with a broad campaign program to follow after the cabinet meeting next week.

Sydney Thurwing Stevens Beste UAP Truince UGK Mamnbere Siate Camspus Ang Ht Woldaine United Country Party Country Party Ingalechorpia U.A.P Culare Hume Riverina New Englahd Cowper Wehmond United Gouintey Party Hobertson Eden-Monaro Murwuade Oaterior Perldna Canberri Departmento Cat Gontaiung Cial Algeture Narooma then-Monaro New South Welee Str Perkin Labour Ingram Bort City Canberre

Contract Let for Canberra Shelter Construction

A contract has been accepted for erecting a shelter bed and related recreation structure at Temerve, Acton. The agreement is led by Mr. W. McCullough as the contractor.

Canberra Temerve Acton Tera Ethoe Teader W. McCullough

Commonwealth Elections Signatures and Legal Language

Fragmentary OCR text references signatures, a legislative act, and names including Arthur Treman Shekespearn. The readable material notes intent around signatures, election matters, and references to Unis Innua and a common setae term, with unclear details and absent signatures.

Maparte Arthur Treman Shekespearn

Weather and Records Note From Queasbayes Bur Forte

Fragmentary weather note from Malahat region dated 14 1034 references a gale and a 2A day. Mentions MF Antal Records and a possible event at Queasbayes for the Bur Forte, with unclear context and details.

Malahat ANTAL Poitwerine Rene Queasbayes

Beasley Policy Speech Spurs NSW Labour Split

The Canberra Times reports Beasley’s speech outlining Labour policies with three arms for UAB UC P and ALP plus a fourth. He contrasts with Scullin and notes internal Labour tensions over banking reform and credit control boards. Debate centers on governance of banks and debt policy amid warnings of political manipulation.

Beasley Glebe Towr U.A.B U.C.P Commonwealth Mr. Lyons Dr. Page Menton Labour Australian Labour Party Mr. Scullin Scullin New South Wales Bensley Bruce-Page Credit Control Board Commonwealth Bank Board Arbitration Court Commonwealth Bar Jagley Commonwealth Bank Nance and Commerce Denison Miller Credit Central Board Shnd Douglas Credit Kr Beniley Bentley Australia Greater Australia Australa Lang Page Beasley Enya

Flour Falls Again No Reduction in Bread

War in Melbourne disrupts bread supply as bakers and millers clash over prices. Officials note no official price cut despite reports of milled flour and bread costs showing resistance to change. Union positions and market tensions color the ongoing dispute in Melbourne markets and retail outlets.

Unclear fragment hints at Monday event continuation

Fragmentary text notes uncertainty about an event continuing Monday in multiple places. It references an undetermined motif and possible lack of impact, with unclear wording and no concrete entities or outcomes.

Elections Nominations Set for Federal Polls

Governor-General signs writs authorizing divisions to hold a federal election on September 4. Nominations will open immediately and close August 3 for the House of Representatives and Senate. Enrolments are rising beyond prior records as candidates from Labor and other parties declare. The Senate term starts after the next year, with newly elected MPs taking seats then.

House Unis Une Commonweaih Olive Canberra House of Tia Treugnettos Se Douglas Credit Lang Labour Renate House of Representatives New Smith Wales Victoria Feun South Australia Caca Wa Australia Tasmania Ree Northern Territory Tarde Promnions Auatentian Weel Country Party Biadero Australie Imbel Japan Germany

Lyons Leaves for Queensland Amid Health Update

Sydney reports Prime Minister Lyons departed for Brisbane by air aboard Feith in Australia. A Macquarie Street specialist noted no health improvement. A special couch was installed on the plane for rest during the journey. Lyons may travel to Melbourne for an operation Monday and attend a Toowoomba meetingSaturday before returning to Sydney.

Sydney Str. Lyons Brisbane Feith Australia G.7. P. Atm Mg. Lyons Macquarie Lyons Mulbourne Lyock Lyon Ty Wddeomy Toowaamna

Writ Issued for Renate Elections by City Authority

The lieutenant governor in Ayaney issues a writ for the election of New Snuth Wolee Manulers. The writ is returnable on or before October 20 in the city.

Renate Bydney Ayaney

High Hxcaiercy Lady Inara to Canberra via Sydney

Lieutenant C H Pasimy and Gna Mias lead farewell as High Hxcaiercy Lady Inara departs for Canberra, returning from Sydney. Mtr. MteEtigan of the Works and Services Branch is reassigned to the Hyaney office, with farewell by M. Holmes.

Inara C.H. Pasimy Graham Hec Yetary Wil Canberre Sydney Mtr MteEtigan Works and Services Department of the Interior Hee Bwen Hyaney Bayar M. J. Holmes Camening Wealth Health Department Victoria Bydney Briveane Ie

Policy for Australian reconstruction and labor plans

The Labour plan outlines unemployment figures, a 6 30 hour week target, and calls for a Federal Economic Commission to standardize wages and conditions. It criticizes arbitration as costly and advocates a new tax and debt relief framework for farmers and home buyers, plus market reforms to boost purchasing power and regional development.

United States Labour Commonwealth Wrk

Public Service Finances and Labour Defence Policy Debate

Public service funding and wage policies feature in a 1933-34 government remittance report. Labour pledges defence readiness without conscription, seeks total disarmament, and calls for wartime spending to favor matriarchal or domestic industries. The piece discusses Australia’s defence buildup and shipbuilding, with references to the Lyons Government and national budget surplus.

Lyons Public

Overseas Debts and Markets Take Center Stage

A British Labour proposal links European debt relief with market stability. The plan argues for temporary measures on oversea indebted loans and asserts the restoration of national control over customs houses railways and essential facilities as key to safeguarding the public amid international finance pressures. It warns that private bankers could reap profits from unsettled terms without such safeguards.

Suiil Lis Proul ACOH Hirat Commonwealth Bank A.W H.A Uuy Woul John Higgine World Charity Denihon Miller John Higgins Mail Australia Nipme Pritctplen Elawra Commonwealth Commonwealth Bak Europe

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