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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
2
Weather data shows 8.30 a.m temperature 55 degrees, Meximirs for 34 hours ended 8:20 a.m. with bf degrees and minimums noted. Fall records at Cashdrm summarized for the current year with dates and values.
Cloudy with further showers and mist. Strong south to southeast winds at first, gradual easing to easterly as the day progresses.
The Canberra Times reports on New South Wales moves to impose a film quota favoring Australian made productions. Critics argue the patchwork approach lacks national uniformity and constitutional power, warning the industry needs federal oversight to avoid fragmented regulation across states.
Debates in Parliament focus on defence spending and an Australian made armaments policy. Ministers defend domestic production while opposition urges rapid disarmament, arguing external powers dominate arms supply and urging naval disarmament progress at Cockatoo Dockyard. The scene features Parkhill, Beguley, and Hughes weighing Australia’s role in global arms, with calls for action and constitutional safeguards.
The report details the adverse balance for the first five months, recording a deficit of £3,236,000. It notes bullion and specie partly offsetting gains, imports rise in the initial ten months, and year over year comparisons show mixed movements with several price and volume changes across commodities and values.
The Vectorian Beamvo's Union in Melbourne says no steamer will sail without wireless aboard. The plan is to use the Hana to replace the lost Dorkmba and Alio Locofuse after one day. Critics note weather reports and shelter rely on wireless. The Victorian Beach backs direct action, with Federal Secretary Feshert warning broader union involvement if the demand is not met.
A garbled notice reports the governor and general assembly members attending an eight meeting of the general council at the governor yesterday. It mentions a credits ceremony for the Australian Forestry Can and an informal line about Canberra and Verona with unclear details.
In a Sydney debate the amendment to reduce the £200 police funding in the Federal Espiral Territory was defeated 88 to 18. Mr Gander and Mr Paterson clashed over administration and return of a provincial figure, while claims of impropriety and misleading testimony loomed amid calls for inquiry. The dispute centered on restoration funds under emergency and statutory increments.
Mr Pranakatt Mimurot told the House that district residents urgently need a relay station to improve reception for the large nearby population. Federal complaints cited interference from electrical components and transformers. The PBL representative Mr Pirthull said central stations were under Department review and one could be established in capital New South Wales to address the issue.
In Sydney on Wednesday a question was repeated about the reported reduction of Australia’s wheat quota under international arrangements. Mr W Hans of the C.P. party told the House that the Premier had informed him the reduction had been noticed and discussed.
Flood waters in most areas are receding but Mooroopna and Shepparton on the Goulburn River face renewed danger as the river rises rapidly. A large number of men are erecting levees to save Mooroopna from flooding.
London report notes Conservatives approve a policy on India by a large majority after debate. An amendment by Lord Aalinbury to modify government control failed 1102 to 980. Pro-government supporters including Air. Brantey Baldwin urged backing the report.
Ambiguity in postwar grain sharing emerges as Australian quota negotiations lag. Mr Stevens notes no agreement yet on 1704-15 warvent and expects harvest pressures to influence future allocations. International Wheat Office representations have been made, but pending responses prevent final quota decisions.
In a Canberra session Mr Paterson defended the Commonwealths defence program while a bout of debate raged over private arms firms and the nations posture toward war. Ministers and guests including Sir Philip Game and Lord Sempill attended as questions on Norfolk Island and Canberras armament spending were raised.
The City Council tally concludes with Labour holding 8 seats and Independent 2, Civic Reform 1. The report lists speculative, unclear monetary figures and commodity terms, including wool, milk, hides, and timber, with numerous garbled amounts and misread items.
In a dispute between two men at Ping Creek, one named Brunuele died. The other man was arrested and charged with murder. Doctor Fenton, famed as the flying doctor of the Northern Territory, flew to reach the wounded man but found he had already died some time earlier.
A fragmented text notes confusion over a global disarmament drive and reluctance by nations to fully back arms reductions. It mentions organized groups and governments debating duties to protect borders while resisting broader disarmament requests amid tensions.
Printed publication from office of Australis Ltd in Brenton Unnbarma announcing official action or notice. Names and locations appear garbled. The readable text signals a formal corporate or legal notice related to the company and its offices. Further details are unreadable in OCR.
The Royal Commission resumed today and discussed sending a copy of its report to the debenture holders and a copy of the scheme to Dr and Mr I A, with a draft of reconstruction to be signed and handed to the Court before Friday. The financial advisor and others questioned prospects of rescue, suggesting liquidation and postponement of any sale of the Trust building.
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