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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1934

Page

2

Flour tax excise duty proposed to ease wheat aid

A tentative cabinet agreement proposes an excise tax of 2 1 1 to 1 tonny flour for twelve months to secure support for returning Australian wheat Browren. The plan seeks to stabilize bread prices and fund deficiency payments while aiming to avoid electoral backlash in New South Wales before next year’s elections.

Gmr Lyunih New South Walea Slevend Stevens Stevenk Commonweelth Sonsiduriing Mir. Stevens Ita Commonwealth Ipbhien Lt Uhe N.B.W

Weather Report From Centrete December 4 1004

Weather notes list barometer and Indian temperature readings for 8 30 AM and 4 50 AM. Maximum and minimum values for the 24 hour period ending early morning are given, with wind at 4 50 AM.

Centrete

Kirov murder trials to be hurried in Moscow

Reports from Moscow describe moves to speed up the trial of those accused in the Kirov assassination. A death penalty pledge and swift executions are noted as authorities act while mourning flags fly nationwide amid sympathy telegrams. About 70,000 arrested linked to White Guard activity face charges for terror plots and conspiracies.

Moscow Kirov Beventy-can of Thone Kiror Cottia Lenin

Dutch Princess and the Jewel Opera Mystery

A fragmented report traces a Dutch princess, a jewel, and a perilous chase across unnamed cities. Clues surface about a hidden treasure and a dealer named Went ar Abinys, with references to a valued gem and a looming confrontation.

Where does rehabilitation end in rural policy debate

In principle the Commonwealth and State Governments plan a rural rehabilitation scheme with long term low interest loans, funded by the Commonwealth and lent to States to finance farmer affairs. Housing loans may also be included, with reduced interest to ease mortgage burdens, and several years of principal and interest payments anticipated.

New South Wales Commonwealth

Plebiscite Meeting in Geneva on London Plan

Geneva discusses a plebiscite under the Vitalitive Treaty to determine sovereignty for the arin region. Captain Anthony Waen and Lord Sunvy Beal travel to Paris for the special League of Nations meeting as voters over twenty from the Baar region will choose between remaining under current regime, joining France, or joining Germany.

London Anthony Waen Sunvy Beal Weilinh Dalenate League of Native Council Seoudon Paris Geneva Frence Germany League of Nations League Council

Jewel Robbery At Central Court Lotny

Three men John McBurney Cecil Dannelly and Eric Kelly were committed for trial after theft of a wristwatch valued at 12200 from Angue and Caute Ltd on November 7. Detective Walker testified McBurney admitted the theft and a skin fragment found near his hand matched his wound, tying him to the crime.

Aydney Central Court Lotiny Angue and Caute Ltd John McBurney Cecil Dannelly Eric Kelly Walker McBurnie Akin

Agreement Reached on German British Administrative Policies

A Rome announcement states complete agreement has been reached by the British and German Governments on administrative and economic policies. Key issues include the payment by Germany to Britain for coal mine losses and measures connected to potential changes in the Bear's union and other wartime economy questions.

Rome Brench Germany Brax Coal Mings Ing Willy Cremany Ix Ragarde Wattefantory Preas Honda London

Tax politics and wheat quotas dominate state house debate

In parliamentary proceedings in Sydney on Tuesday the opposition pressed for wheat export quota relief and warned that a proposed bread price rise would hurt the poor. Mair urged federal action while Spooner cited a premier’s conference with agriculture ministers. Bruxner noted Canberra discussions and Cabinet would consider flood aid requests between states.

Bydney Mair UALR Legislative Assembly Spooner Abe Mintters of Agriculture Cubjnct Australian Wheat Advisory Australia Bruxner Broyens Canberra Jame J.A.P Nsw Phonki

Bakers to Raise Bread Prices Amid Fluctuating Costs

A fragmented report notes bakers plan to increase bread prices citing flour costs and supply pressures. J Taynalald Uri, tied to the Maatar Rakora Association, comments that price hikes seem unavoidable and tied to market conditions.

DITEY Maatar Rakora’ Association J. Taynalald Uri al Tenat Ld

Re employment works schedule for Parliament

A plan for re employment will be submitted to Parliament next week. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Re employment will draft a schedule of public works with Victoria New South Wales and South Australia representatives. If approved by Cabinet the program could relieve unemployment with Commonwealth funding.

Mfr. Stewart Victoria New South Wales South Australia Jonea Hk State

Proposals for Commonwealth re employment plan funds NSW

The Commonwealth Cabinet weighs NSW and other states in a £4 million plus £1 million plan. NSW aims to spend about £1,000,000 on irrigation and county works while water and sewerage projects total around £11.5 million. Western Australia is missing from the initial submissions and a central urgent fund proposal for £190,000 faces debate.

Brownety New South Wales Labour Dunningham Agglewhire Cupgrave Western Australia Warren Mr Jones Commonwealth

Shire President Dr T J Kelly Re elected Unanimously

An ordinary Yar rowlummy Shire Council meeting yesterday re elected Dr P. D. Kelly as president for the 20th successive term. He has sat on the council since 1908 and was praised for his grasp of council affairs and fair conduct. Dr Hardy was elected deputy president.

Yarrowlummy D. Kelly Unanimousty Dr. Kelly Suns Ani Bial Kyly Chitney Moore Uns UN Rates Jayors P. Hang Sai Koll E. Southwell Kelly W. Gyles Ne. Smith Alan Dr. Hardy Or. Smith

Dinner party at Government House in Dunbarton yesterday

The vice regal party hosted a dinner at Government House Dunborm yesterday evening. Attending were Sir Goorin Peares, T. Paterson MP, Lieutenant Coloned White, Major RG Caney MP, Mrs. Camy Renatoy, and many dignitaries including Sir Seullin and Lady Murray, with Lady Murray noted as the guest of Their Majesties.

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Conflicting Defence Talks and War Debate In Parliament

The session centers on the Defence Department and war planning with Sir Honey Gullet leading a Commonwealth-New Zealand conference discussion. Ministers and officials discuss defence spending, staffing, and wartime strategy as Mr Jennings and Mr Ward press questions about policy, agreements, and the risk of war.

New Zealand Honey Gullet Canberra Jennings Wataon Dr. Puny Hiying Victoria Zeaand

Royal Wedding In London Amid Film Riots

The report describes a chaotic Royal wedding scene in Dublin cinema where a Duke and Duchess of Kent film was shown amid boisterous crowds. Invaders threw ink on screens, obstructing view as patrons protested, and portions of the audience clashed, injuring at least one person.

London Munray Dublin Duke Duehein Kent Emma Toadar Alicia

British Citizens Unaffected By Irish Bill

London Mo In the House of Commons Mrs J H Tyas Secretary of Dominions, in reply by Sir Hurd, reiterated that nobody now British subject would be deprived of his citizenship by the Irish Free State. Sir Percy Hurd urged a measure to enable loyalty to be upheld across ports of the Empire. Mr J H Thoman expressed hope for clear definitions to prevent confusion.

London House of J. H. Tyas Bir Hurd Aish Free State Percy Hurd JH. Thoman Kmkee

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