11 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1934
Page
1
Honolulu dispatch reports Rear Admiral Farnell ordering continued aerial search after a authorities conference tomorrow. Three destroyers move to a new area beyond 390 miles eastward and three coastguard cutters remain in the northwest scanning uninhabited rocks, reefs, and land.
The Duke of Gloucester concluded his Australian tour aboard HMAS Australia as crowds cheered in Brisbane. He spent farewell moments with cabinet ministers and officials before boarding for New Zealand and his return to England after a nine and a half week visit.
A garbled dispatch reports a farewell message to Prince Henry from the Governor General and royal figures. It references departure from Australia and gratitude for the visit, noting government and commonwealth ties and respect for the king. The text is heavily corrupted with multiple misspellings and unreadable sections.
Fragmentary stately note appears to report a Governor General sending a message to the King. The text includes garbled phrases about departure from Australia, gratitude and affectionate regard toward Majesty, and references to official duties. No coherent date, place, or named individuals beyond generic titles.
Tasks for the Shield fixture appear in a fragmented note mentioning Red tag and Mateld match with Rearpane. The readable bits reference a team and a fixture, but precise teams, venues, dates, and outcomes are unclear in this OCR snippet.
Radio message aboard Australia expresses gratitude for Australian loyalty, hospitality, and good wishes from the Duke of Gloucester. He pledges to report to the King and Queen on Australia’s affection and to follow the nation’s fortunes with continual interest as he returns to England.
About 40 to 50 engine drivers, firemen, and staff from across New South Wales were publicly congratulated by the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. Hartigan, for operating the Royal train. Each man received a medallion with the Duke’s letter crest and a mounted photograph of the Royal team.
A gun fatality near the gaol is reported with names including Harry Kynour and Goiernstag. The incident involves Inspector B Ferguson and others as part of a police escort and investigation by authorities in Queensland.
The assistant Minister for War Service Homes Mr Thorby promised to cut interest for War Service Homes purchasers. He aims for 3 percent though not guaranteed immediately. The deputation sought devaluation of homes, reappraisal of values, interest cuts, and arrears relief. He plans to improve widows’ footing and remodel the program, noting large costs of revaluation.
Singapore officials decided not to publish details of Japanese espionage uncovered by weeklong investigations. The Nabimura case, who died in police custody Wednesday, delayed autopsy results, fueling public belief of a hidden espionage organization.
Monday honours conferred for work connected with the royal visit include knighthood for W Marr Commonwealth Minister in charge. appointments to CVO and MVO for senior officials. Other recipients include Baptist F Caldwell Smith MC and T W Watson, with further posts in transport and royal service.
Geneva reports say Yugoslavia will quit the League if Hungary is not censured. Foreign Minister Jevti told Laval the government would act against Hungary unless the Council censures Hungarian officials and Hungary informs the Council of actions against them. Laval drafted a censuring formula, but Italy declined to enforce it. By midnight the situation remained tense and unsettled.
London report states local officials misread regulations causing a temporary ban on Hungarians. The Daily Telegraph’s Geneva correspondent notes Britain will contribute two battalions to the Allied effort with Italian support, while Italy considers dispatching more squadrons though usefulness is questioned.
In Honolulu on Sunday Navy seaplanes waited for orders to patrol the Pacific west of Hawaii. Three destroyers and three Coast Guard cutters hunted the area north of Honolulu for C. T. P. Ulm and a likely submarine and motor ship Beaver involved in the search.
Treasury denial confirms the Commonwealth did not back Jim’s Pacific fight. Misconception arose from reports claiming a 10,000 dollar search offer by Japan and a further 6,000 dollars for locating Ulm. At current exchange rates this would equal about £3,800 Australian, to be shared with New South Wales government.
Cardinal Macrory praised the Congress Organisation in Australia, paying tribute to the archbishop of Melbourne and others who arranged it. He called for faith and civilization, comparing future dangers to ancient barbarians and urging Australia to help preserve faith.
The Little Entente presses Yugoslavia to resign from the League and break relations with Hungary if the League fails to condemn Hungarian actions. Eden and Laval discussed a solution amid debates on treaty revision. Bucharest alleges Hungary massing forces, aircraft, and artillery despite the Versailles restraints.
Journal notes show Victorian Championships results with chaotic OCR details. Key outcomes include Turnerbul l and Quist defeating opponents in men's doubles and Raunt and Harper securing women's doubles victory. Names and places are garbled but indicate a Melbourne event with multiple doubles results and disputed matches involving Crawford, Percy, and Atefani.
A misread, garbled OCR item notes preferred by Hungary and Budapest officials in a treaty or accord context. It mentions a lord, a privy council figure, and a consec tion or conference, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
The Duke of Gloucester officiated at Archerfield Aerodrome inaugurating the Australia England air mail service. He boarded two large planes with pilots Brain and Allen to inspect the aircraft and the mail load. He declared the service open and expressed wishes for its success. Imperial Airways liner Archuss arrived at Darwin en route to Singapore to carry Australian mails, with the Astrees set to depart Singapore for here to assist.
In Charleville on Monday pilot Butler arrived ahead of schedule with the New South Wales and Victoria formations at Nurromi and Bourton. They prepared to fight from Cootemusdre, securing a rapid entry into the forces.
The Pom Office announced a major change in the Australia-Hong Kong air mail schedule. The transit time to London was reduced from 18 days to 14 days due to altered operations. A Brisbane Derwis section modification and slower De Havilland B4 machines are noted, with a plan to issue the December 22 England mail if a special staff is available.
A conference between the Prime Minister, the Yeoman, and the Beate Railway Commission will be held in Canberra early next year to discuss standardisation of gauges. Secretary for Employment Mr FM Stewart noted eight year costs at about 43 million or 18,000 ten. The wage changes promise a saving of 1,600,000. Conference planned for Thursday but delayed as governments cannot attend on short notice. resumes after New Year.
An inexact report records the first plane leaving Cootamundra for Brisbane and the Australia England air mail route. It mentions weights from Sydney and Melbourne and notes the journey began Monday after dawn with an early mail pickup.
An incomplete Perth Porton air mail fragment hints at delays and letter backlogs affecting Darwin recipients. The garbled lines reference airmail service, a possible daily allowance, and disrupted correspondence amid unclear dates or officials. Names and places are partially obscured.
A fragmentary notice hints Brindiat plans to construct a major air port. The text references the air mall, trains, and long distance flights from Paria Rome with unclear dates and specifics.
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