10 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1934
Page
1
Navy halts broad search for Mr C T P Ulm and companions reducing the fleet to three vessels and four seaplanes in the south west as weather relents. Officials say rescue chances are slim but not entirely dismissed, while urging continued safety across 250000 square miles. London reports echo fear and resolve amid ongoing war coverage.
London reports possible barter deals where Africa would swap wool for German goods. Discussions seek to extend barter to other nations, with Germany showing strong interest. Australia may participate, aiming to supply rolling stock and other needs through barter in the postwar recovery.
Britain and the United States move toward a trade agreement with talks expected soon. The plan would trim tariffs on certain classes of goods and limit shipments to China, expanding markets for British coal iron eel machinery and textiles, while Britain would buy specified annual quantities of American cotton and wheat.
A partial readable item reports an arson case linked to Lang Party charges. The fragment mentions a person named Leann and a dated note, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
Secret Service investigations into espionage in Singapore are disclosed after the murder of a wealthy Japanese. Two Japanese arrests are reported and deportation is expected. Police deny arrests publicly, while a hotel search and questioning of several men occurred. Combined air and naval maneuvers with FLA.F. start December 14 and will be secret.
In Bartlesville Oklahoma on Friday Wiley Post completed a second leap toward the stratosphere in the Winnie Mae flight. The achievement marks another high altitude milestone for the pioneer aviator as officials report progress and potential distance records.
Mr de Valera in the Dail Eireann tabled amendments to the Citizens by Bill abolishing British nationality in the Free State and permitting naturalisations for persons and their descendants who have rendered signal honour and distinguished service to the Free State.
About half a million people gathered in Melbourne to witness the Centenary Eucharistic procession, with 40 000 participants from St Patrick's Cathedral to Mount St. Evin's Hospital. Cardinal MacRory delivered the Benediction as 150 girls, clergy, and numerous religious orders accompanied the monstrance amid adoring crowds.
Finley reports a coroner inquiry into the deaths of three youths whose throats were cut at their burh. The trainer John Vincent Dols is committed for trial on murder charges after the inquiry.
In an annual Navy Department report the naval aeronautics section urged a vast five to seven year program to build about 2,100 aeroplanes. It also recommended two airships to replace the Akron wreck and the Los Angeles, deemed obsolete.
An exchange edict from Rome orders Haliana residents to surrender within ten days all credits held abroad or face severe penalties including imprisonment or transport. Banks and firms must declare by December 31 all foreign credits and Italian bonds held abroad, with penalties for noncompliance and coerced repayments abroad.
A report from London on a Saturday meeting of the Council of Agriculture discussing government action to aid various industry sectors. Erle Geddes praised Imperial Airways and British and Dominion Governments for planned air links, noting expressions of ambition to connect Britain with Lansda and New Zealand by air, with Christmas delivery expectations shaping reactions.
The first direct air mail from Croydon to Australia marks new Imperial Airways routes. Officials including Lord Londonderry and Sir Kingsley Wood spoke of expanding and strengthening the service as 145,000 letters were carried, with a route via Paris Brindisi Cairo Marseilles Singapore and Brisbane.
The Italy air mail accord is expected to begin in spring but faces difficulties with the Tevoch. Goveresiat and flying routes across France. A concession must be cleared to allow British air services to operate to and from destinations including Malta. The agreement hinges on securing a safe corridor and regulatory approvals.
The Empire family strengthens its position as a major earn amid growing ties with Hemwapere and Orion from Amelia. Officials report ongoing health and social developments, with key figures linking the empire to broader regional progress and stability.
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