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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1933

Page

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Ulm and Allen Fly Faith in Australia From Richmond

Mr C T P Ulm in the aeroplane Faith in Australia departed Richmond Aerodrome at 8 27 am Sydney time bound for New Plymouth after 15 hours flying. The craft reported altitude 6000 feet speed 95 mph engine sound with no issues. Ulm is accompanied by co pilot and wireless operator and R N Boulton aboard as a crew member.

Sydney C. T. P. Ulm Australia Richmond Aerodrome Ona New Ulm G. U Scotty) Allen R. N. Boulton

Russian Foreign Affairs envoy arrives for talks with Signor

Rome reports that the Russian foreign affairs representative has landed and will confer with Signor on ongoing matters. The brief dispatch notes immediate talks and no details on agenda or outcomes.

Rome Russian of Foreign Affairs

Martial law declared in Madrid as city faces clashes

Government officials announce a state of emergency in Madrid and the surrounding province of Bar amid ongoing clashes since the first elections. Daily bombings and gunfire, along with a strike, mark the turmoil.

Madrid

Gunmen raid English trust office in Valencia strike

Six armed gangsters stormed the Macintosh trust office in Valencia and forced clerks to surrender their hands. The robbery, described in early reports, ended with the attackers taking valuables and escaping amid confusion.

Valencia Macintosh

Duleeps In Bitter Feelings To English Board

In a London interview Duleepsinjhi laments cricket control boards and says he will quit cricket. He plans to assist his brother in Jamnagar governance and vows to work for a living, blaming boards for stalling his career and denying him England captaincy.

Ranji England Australia

Ulster elections favor Unionists in solid victory

The general elections in Northern Ireland returned Lord Craigavon's Unionist government by a large majority. De Valera won South Down with 7404 votes while his Republican challenger had 622. neither de Valera nor the winning Republican plans to take seats. United by partition critics, Unionists celebrate five years of stable governance and prosperity.

London Northern Ireland Lord Craigavon de Valera Irish Free State Bouth Down Belfast Inde Fianna Meeenicen Ulster South Down McGrath McLogan Ireland Great Britain

Lyons hints at East Asia goodwill mission by Australian minister

Prime Minister Lyons says a Australian minister may visit the Dutch East Indies Malay States Japan and China on a mission of friendship and goodwill distinct from trade talks. He notes no official Australian visit to near neighbours has occurred and that trade negotiations proceed separately led by Mr White and Mr Stewart with consuls.

Australia Dutch East Indies Malay States Japan China Mr. Lyons Latham Fead Eeer Lyons Customs Mr. White Commerce Stewart Commonwealth

France’s Attitude to Washington in a Budget Crisis

Paris notes that Britain and Italy have made token payments to America while France plans to repeat its December 1932 default on December 15. The French budget pressures make any payment unlikely and Washington shows little willingness to concessions.

Paris Britain Italy America France Washington

Lindbergs Plan South Atlantic Flight From Bathurst

The Government Department of Aeronautics announced that Cal. and Mrs. Lindberg will fly from Bathurst in West Africa to Brazil, taking off at 3 a.m. Sunday. The 1678 mile journey is estimated to require about 14 hours of flight.

Rio DE Janeiro Government Department of Aeronautics Cal Mre. Lindberg Bathurst West Africa Brazil

Ulster Referendum Favors Free State Alignment

In Ireland the Unionist minority is under one fourth. De Valera warned that a plebiscite on the 1921 Treaty could push border counties toward the Irish Free State. He noted Ulster would leave a Belfast area about one third of the six counties, with Belfast itself not fully Nationalist aligned.

Ireland de Valera Ulster

Ultimatum to Free State Sparks Irish Question Debates

Writers suggest the Dominion Secretary Mr. Thomas will deliver a Commons statement that may force an early Irish Free State election. The Daily Herald notes the reply will amount to an ultimatum to Mr. de Valera, framing a yes or no for a republic.

London Dominion Mr. Thomas House of Commons Irish Free State Republic Daily Herald Dominions Thomas Mr. de Valera Great Britain Free State

Dail Member Sent to Gaol in Ulster

Edward Donnelly a member of that leu was sentenced to a month's imprisonment in Ulster after a Belfast hearing as reported in the Dail news update providing minimal details of the conviction and sentence.

Ulster Belfast Edward Donnelly Leu

Trade Talks With France Set To Shape Commonwealth Plan

Preliminary discussions are under way to draft a trade agreement with France as part of Australia’s broader policy to offer foreign nations access to Australian markets while preserving British preference and Ottawa agreement principles if conditions allow.

France Commonwealth Australia

Government weighs flour tax impact on bread price

The State Cabinet will consider how the federal flour tax of £4 5s per ton may affect bread prices. The government aims to prevent a price rise, but most expect at least part of the tax to be passed to consumers.

Sydney

Ford Victory Over NRA Chief Signals End of Contest

Washington Saturday report says a tender for 700 Ford lorries for civilian conservation crops marks the start of Ford’s victory over the NRA chief and a turning point in the confrontation between Ford and the National Recovery Administration.

Washington Civilian N.R.A Ford

Vote of Confidence in M Chautemps

The Chamber of Deputies passed to vote of confidence for M Chautemps by 301 names after final debate on December 7. He urged a party truce for balanced budgets and warned the permanent deficit threatened the Treasury. He warned against denouncement of parliamentary regime and called for continuity in foreign policy and friendly ties with France. The government would pursue international agreements ensuring postwar rights while seeking improved relations with Germany if necessary.

Paris Chamber of Deputies M. Chautemps France Hitler

Prison term for disobeying an Exclusion order in 1925

A man received imprisonment for defying an ex August order dating from 1925. He allegedly attended a contested election promising constituents cooperation, prompting legal action under the historic exclusion directive.

New Air Liner to Enter Imperial Airways Fleet

A new air liner, due for delivery to Imperial Airways early in 1984, weighs 14 tons and carries a crew of four and 39 passengers. It has three saloons including a smoker, is powered by four engines totalling 2,200 horsepower, and reaches a maximum speed of 130 miles per hour.

London Imperial Airways Continental Empire

Market Roundup Shows Mixed Gold and Currency Activity

The price of gold was unchanged today while the pound sterling traded at 5.18 dollars. Other major exchanges slipped as the dollar weakened. Wheat production figures show a sharp drop from 1,151,000,000 last year.

Washington

Special Arrangement Pleuter’s World Servics Intelligence

A note states Pleuter's World Servics and other sources contributed to overseas intelligence published in the issue. It declares rights reserved in Australia and New Zealand and acknowledges reception under special arrangement.

Pleuter World Servics Thie Lesve Australia New Zealand

Mauna Loa Erupts Shaking Hawaii With Fiery Lava

A massive quake hits the island of Hawaii as Mauna Loa erupts with lava fountains 500 to 1000 feet high along the Mokuaweoweo rift. Dr. Thomas Jaggar races to Kilauea observatory predicting the citywide eruption may mark the greatest activity in 30 years.

Hilo Hawaii Maunaloa Thomas Jaggar Kilauea Mokuaweowee Mauna Los Hoopulao

Chinese Rebels Readied For Large Scale Fight In Fukien

Reports say heavy fighting between Nanking forces and Fukien rebels expected within a fortnight. Nanking troops reach Kienyang and Yenping area as Nine teenth Army prepares for hostilities. Rebels near 30 miles from loyal Fukienese with South China objecting to Nanking rule.

Shanghai Nanking Kienyang Fukien Yenping

Lorry Career Crashes Through Botany House Wall

A lorry pursuing a motor vehicle reached about 40 miles an hour and crashed through the weatherboard wall of a Botany house. A boy inside the house slept and escaped injury by a miracle as the vehicle ploughed through the wall and yard.

Sydney Botany

Four injured in crash at Alkali Street intersection

Reported sequel to an all night event mentions a Chevrolet City truck collision with a telegraph pole at Alkali street. Four youths were taken to hospital with minor injuries. victims include the truck driver and three others.

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Tasman Flight Mussolini Barcelona Germany Duleeps Daily Ex India Jampagar Indian Board of Control Duleepszinhji Pataudi M.C.C Cambridge Border Lindbergs South Atlantic NEW Air Liner Mauna Loa The Mokuaweoweo Presa South China Hia Chekiang Nineteenth Army Lorry
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