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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1934

Page

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Ulm On Trans-Pacific Flight Progress to Honolulu

Ulm on a trans Pacific flight reports excellent progress toward Honolulu. At 1.20 a.m. his speed reached 151 mph with ongoing radio contact from the Star of Australia. He is beyond 950 miles from Honolulu as the orange plane ascends toward Golden Gate amid optimistic weather.

Oakland Pacific Australia C. T. P. Ulm Honolulu Sur Austral Ulm Conlidge Cal Star of Australia Golden Gate Hoke Head Lutte Littlejohn Oaklane the. Weather Bureau Jim Homalull Beaton Lairline Francisco Tim Mackay Radio Stalion San Francisco Wir Sra Me Las Pom Pacific Constume Tien

Britain aims for a middle course over Japan amid naval tensions

The Daily Telegraph reports Mr Norman Davies urging a united approach by the U S Britain the Netherlands and others as Washington accuses Britain of indecision in facing Japan. It notes Britain’s reluctance to shift to a hard line while US naval demands threaten eastern hegemony and coasts. Yamamoto discusses reducing offensive weapons and ships, but British officials show limited enthusiasm for any drastic change.

London Hectir Bywater Daily Telegraph Washington Norman. Davin Ts Mmgat Jupan United States Japan Pacific Preas Sir John Binnon Britain Jens Aimple America Yamamoto Telegraph Enwanlaam

Planes May Take First Air Mail From Melbourne

A Melbourne announcement by the Director of Postal Services states two planes will carry the first air mail. The plan involves WP Brown and references an early departure from Alliance, with routes to England. Details blur due to OCR errors.

Melbourne Director of Postal Services Air WF. Brown Sra Alintreiin

Shipping f reforms and ocean trade disputes analyzed

The speaker voices concern over foreign shipping estimates and coastwise trade rules, urging action on a reshaped Navigation Act. He argues the maritime unions reflect national interests, warning Australia and Britain about trade losses and growing foreign ship activity impacting domestic fleets.

Department of Commerce Bors Hoy Kad Alepo Australia America Vewchs Great Britain

Sterilisation Drive Demands Immediate Action in Germany

Munich Daily Telegraph reports 500 National Socialist doctors near Nuremberg push a resolution for immediate sterilisation of all Jews. The proposal targets women married to Jews, proposing four to ten years’ imprisonment, property confinement, and deportation as undesirable aliens after sentence. Speakers claim Aryan and German women unions threaten racial purity and call for renewed regimentation and punishment.

London Munich Daily Telegraph Nuremburg Jawa

NonSuit in Jervis Day Claim Details

Sydney, Mannay Atoding says evidence exists to prove the plaintiff tract is defective. Judge Mumwell today rules on non-suit in Archue William Buckley former Legislative Assembly member. Action for 8000 pounds from William Patrick Batey alleged breach of agreement in negotiations for a tea and storage of a hotel at the Dover Bay Naval College.

Sydney Mannay Justice Mumwell William Buckley Legislative Assembly William Patrick Batey Hurley Dorvin Bay Naval College Alte

Floods Ravage Yallourn Area Causing Massive Losses

Floodwaters recede but leave immense damage in Gippsland and Yarra Valley. Many cattle and stock lost, factories and ground floors ruined, and 250000 pounds estimated damage to electric works at Yallourn. Railways hit for 20000 pounds. Farmers return to holdings in Dandenong. Two men reported missing near Labertouche and Taarfield.

Melbourne Tuewlay Gippsland Dandehong Yarra Valley Yallourn Une Aooda Soni Dowd Labertouche Patrick Brennan Taarfield

One New Zealand Government Grants 2000 to Mood Relief Fund

NZ authorities announce a £2000 grant from the government to Mood Relief Fund. Victoria Alesbourne of Towning noted the aid supports relief efforts in the sector and aims to assist those affected by AIDS.

Alesbourne Towning New Zealand Mood Relief Funda

Fire conspiracy admission in bribery plot at London trial

On resumption of the case Frederick Ah fray and Henry Joseph admit unlawful conspiracy with Leopold Harris to defraud insurance companies. Richards questioned Harris about the Foro Street fire salvage officer suspicions and the mutual arrangement to keep certain details undisclosed.

London Mond Byaiial Frederick Ah Fray Henry Joseph Leopold Harri Richards Leopold Rig Harris Sunpicioux

Decline in Birth Rate Sparks Australian Policy Debate

Minister Hu warns Australia faces population strain as birth rates fall. He argues low fertility risks long term occupancy and urges urgent policy action to avert demographic decline. Reports note alarming birth trends and government concern over national existence.

Australia Hu Dur Ring Hughes

Unclear text fragment on police bribe scheme and officers

Fragmentary report describes payments from Li5 le ik Die superior receiving FLO and a brigade officer, with claims of no suspicion about authors aiding settlement. It mentions billing polling officers and possible conspiracy with police at Rickarie to secure remission for the sentence.

Beotland Yard Rickarie

Likely Deadlock in Sydney City Council Election

A review shows Civic Reform leading in unions with 20 seats, possibly securing about 40. Deadlock may prompt government intervention to appoint a Low Mayor. Civic Reform expresses disappointment, blaming elector apathy for poor performance. Distribution of preference votes awaits final tally. Lord Mayor Adorman Parker declared elected.

Sydney Civic Reform Party Union Fun Optimbum Ahn Npedvaitare Civic Reform vMidiule Vataed Stor Adorman Parker

Moonbah Affray Trial Feared Murder Attempt

William Wilfred Ewart, 34, faced charges for shooting at Robert McGufficke in Moos bach with intent to murder. The district hospital report described Ewart’s collapse and tears as he testified. McGufficke suffered two skull bullets and their removal was deemed necessary. Ewart was committed for trial after the courtroom breakdown and police consolation.

Cooma William Wilfred Ewart Robert John McGuificke Moosbach Twemlow Ewart Hullo Bill Bob McGullicke Maine Bob Amegatrcke Mwart McGufficke McGuteke McGutticka Kwart Mocumckat Fewart Geant Alford

Report on DH 86 Planes Inquiry To Be Decided By Government

The inquiry report on the DH 86 planes has been submitted to the Minister for Defence Mr A Parkhill. The government will decide whether De Havilland 4 planes will be used in the air force. the interim report will not include recommendations on this point.

Australia Accepts Reduction in Wheat Quota

Australian delegates at the Commonwealth and British ministers conference in Canberra agreed to limit exports by 80 million bushels for the current year and to extend the international wheat agreement for one year only if negotiations permit. They will inform the International Wheat Conference in Budapest of these conditions and state Australia will not endorse any extension beyond one year.

Austria Commonwealth Bruth Canberra Budapect Fac Australia Poly International Wheat Agremeent

New Zealand Delegation May Return This Week

In the Australian House of Representatives Sir Henry Gullett urged ministers to avoid controversy over the failure or the recent Commonwealth New Zealand trade conference. He said the negotiations were friendly and that the New Zealand delegation might return to Canberra this week to consider an agreement on minor matters.

Commonwealth New Zealand House of Henry Gullett Canberra

No Smoking Fracas at Duke of Gloucester Ball Toowoomba

Toowoomba officials condemn a dispute after a fireman urged the Duke to refrain from smoking at a royal ball. The mayor and MLA called the incident monstrous, noting a pay dispute over fire brigade attendance at the event and volunteer supervision. Fireman J D Patterson testified amid the controversy.

Toowoomba Tuwaday Duke of Gloucester Lofireman Annand M.L.A Fire Brigade Board Chascill Anand Unishall Are Duke Bayne J. D. Patterson Cen

Australia Leaves Sydney for Long Voyage to England

In Sydney the HMA Australia departs for a lengthy voyage toward England on the first stage of a long journey. After a brief stay in England the cruiser is expected to rejoin the Mediterranean fleet, with a homeward return planned later.

Sydney Hma Australia England Byasay Brisbane

Rural Rehabilitation Scheme Reached by Commonwealth and States

The Commonwealth and state governments agreed on a financing plan to aid farmers. The Commonwealth will provide up to £12,000,000 over three years with £1,500,000 allocated initially across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania. Funds are interest free and repayable only if farmers recover, with state schemes set to distribute aid and allow debt adjustments under Commonwealth approval. A permanent standing agricultural committee is proposed to coordinate research and policy. Premier Butler highlighted the conference as highly useful and noted ongoing work to address rural rehabilitation and unemployment relief.

Commonwealth New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia Taamania Standing Committee On Agriculture Standing Committee of Agriculture Council of Research Aecuire Co Booth Archtralls Air Butler Riral Stewart

Australian Agricultural Council Created By Conference

The conference approved recommendations to establish a newly appointed Australian Agricultural Council with wide powers. The council aims to promote agriculture nationwide, coordinate production, and develop markets. Sub-committees will define functions including welfare, production, marketing, and external trade policy to balance supply and demand.

Seany Australian Agricultural Council Thia Hedy Ita Aduatrinn Exchudinie Manning Flaherinw Turmaley

Duke of Gloucenter Arrives to Cheer Local Welcome

A vivid reception greeted the Duke of Gloucenter as he arrived, passing through crowds in a lively display of public warmth. The event followed earlier tensions in the supper room where Brat Sgure urged guests to extinguish cigarettes, saying he faced no duty to storm and noting the decorations posed a constant menace.

Brat Sgure Hay Mike Itterann Sfushane Duke of Gloucenter

McCabe Ruled Out Of South Australia Match

Injury update: McCabe will miss the Australia game due to a hand injury. Medical examination confirmed the veteran will be unable to play, with Rydnigy likely to replace him on the team for the late week encounter.

Dr Pages Views Stir British Reaction at Conference

London editors comment on Dr Marlo Page’s address at the Agricultural Conference in Conheren. They praise his sincerity while noting tariff stance and Australia’s Ottawa Agreement. The Yorkshire Post questions Page’s demands as Britain and Dominions seek balance in foreign trade and cotton duties.

London Tuenday Manchester Guardiae Marlo Page Conheren Australis Ottawa Australia Pagy Yorkshire Postanya Biritsia Dominiana Helliat Britain Australie Iuperiaia Page Wwe

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