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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1934

Page

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Guarantee of Trans-Pacific Flight Contingency Discussed in Senate

In a Senate debate Sir George Pearce indicated the Commonwealth government planned to seek Parliament's ratification of an £8,000 guarantee to Mr CT P Ulm for a cross Pacific flight. Ulm, praised as reliable, had explored Australia America air service with a view to enabling commercial Trans-Pacific routes and the guarantee would be sought to cover possible failure. The policy aim was to demonstrate feasibility and support for Ulm's aviation ventures.

Commonwealth George Pearce CT. P. Ulm Pacific Ulm Enid Bower Winn Jerre Aveirallan Aviation Haaren

Abandoned hope on plane search near Honolulu

The United States Navy ends the search for Um and companions as authorities decline to say if planes will continue. Navy officials stress no cost concerns while Army Air Corps notes no fee policy. Pearl Harbor officers deny charging for rescue efforts and say the matter is not for the department to decide.

Honolulu United States Navy Amy Earch Ulm Wearch W. Todd C Mmuns Army Air Corps Army Pearl Harbour United Citaten Navy Dulug Navy Department Washington Arimipal Yarnell Department

Commonwealth Thanks USA For Naval Aid In Pacific

Commonwealth acknowledges the United States for energetic and unwavering support from its Navy and Air Forces under the direction of their Government. The note thanks Ambassador Arlington and officials for their assistance in the Pacific theater.

Company to Carry On bydney

Mr C T P Ulm left Aus and joined a venture to form a company with £500000 capital to develop commercial air lines and possibly operate trans Pacific service. Ulm was managing and Mr B T Wisk was adviser. chairman was Mr Fisk who stated the company would carry on and pay tribute to Ulm.

Bydney C. T. P. Ulm Aus Arum Great Pacific Airways Avatralagia Fisk

Apostolic Delegate praises Melbourne Congress and revival

In Melbourne the Apostolic Delegate Mabop Bernardia praised the congress as wonderful with strong public support and a deep religious revival. In Sydney the Presbytaring Ladies College Croydon headmistress Mary Hamilton announced theHeadmistresses Association will shift school sport toward less strain, dropping cups and publicity to restore calm in sport.

Rydney Tuewtny

Fragmentary civic plan notes in church cooperation context

In Amerina and Mirnome a partially formed scheme by bishops faced delays. The document mentions home chancery and a 60 cure unity focus, with cooperation across church work and limited progress due to unresolved plans and unclear outcomes.

Amerina Aml

Trunk Murder Case Opens in London Trial

Prosecution claims Violette Kaye was killed with a hammer after being last seen at the Skylark Cafe in Brighton. Witnesses identify the trunk and hammer linked to the alleged crime and the defendant Naytre, who pleads not guilty, faces an ongoing hearing with awaiting verdicts next week.

London Violette Kaye Marhead Leven Anstees Duck Natyre J. D Cassels Kaye Brighton Notyre Mancini Natyre Canills Mantha Kent Street Casella Turailury Awleaman Grove Lavidenor Kayo Gram Watts Wan Weitten Nature Skylark Cafe Mes Watt Violete

Trade With N Z Ministers to Meet Again

Sydney dispatch reports a furthed conference set for tomorrow between Prime Minister Lyon and ministers Whitey and the New Zealand delegation. Differences over trade policy are expected to be discussed as Canberra hosts talks with Coates Mantoro and other ministers to pursue a fresh round of treaty discussions.

Sydney Tugwday Lyon Whitey Tin Cault Formorrerw Coates Mantoro Canberra Senda Monry Gulla

Mr Coates Speech at Royal Borough Brjely of St George

Fragmentary OCR states Mr Coates spoke Tuesday at the Royal Borough of St George Feinated teetay. The delegates would at Anuat dirty Buck w barter understand ins and mngteolation of mutants.

Bydney Bt. George Comten Waltatantory

Settlement Rift at Geneva British Influence Wins Peace

Geneva reports a break in the Yugoslav Hungarian dispute as a modified UN resolution passes unanimously after tense debates. Titulescu attacks Hungary and links terrorism to revisionist aims while urging restraint. A UN committee will study alleged abuses and punitive actions, crediting Anthony Eden for brokering the settlement.

Geneva Yugoslavia Hung Ily League Council Dr. Eckhardt Hungary Titulescuy Titescu M. Titulescu Trisna Alexander League Hudy Anthony Eden

Duke Hints at New Zealand Tour for Royal Mission

The New Zealand tour aboard the Duke's ship extends over six weeks adding substantial mileage since leaving London on September 4. A royal salute of 21 guns welcomed reception as the Duke, in Blue Blood uniform, saluted the crew and ship while a formal message from the King and Queen expressed gratitude for the Australasian welcome and arrangements.

Tuontay New Zealand London Aoa Bay Australia Royal Highnoas Duke of Dotcexter Australie Hin Vinit Mimi Georom

Espionage Charges Against Americans in Tokyo

A Tokyo report says Japanese authorities accuse a French naval attaché, Sub-lieutenant Teale du Crom, of spying and press sexual contacts with society women to obtain military secrets. Two Americans are watched as police probe espionage links while a Chicago Tribune representative faces travel bans.

Tokio Singapore Japan Caclo Teale du Crom Tim Cros Ent Cros Chicago Tribune Russia Manchukuo du Crom

Deadlock in election of Lord Mayor bydayney council

A city council meeting ended in a deadlock for Lord Mayor with Aldermen Tarkne and Acknon each receiving ten votes. Parker and Jackson were also nominated, with Parker gaining full Labour support as reform efforts faltered. The government may appoint the mayor.

Bydney Tarkne Acknon Lori Parker Jackson Avterman Te Labour Party Reform Party Ati Tyosmider Howia Rowe Parka Himacis

Bolivian Decree For Conscription Sparks Political Deadlock

In La Paz Bolivia the government issued a decree to mobilize all able citizens. Parker faces party tensions over pre selection for the Lord Mayoralty. A Sydney alderman misgivings and a return to the party stir debate as legal opinion is sought. The town envisages further alderman talks but deadlock seems likely to persist.

LA Paz Bolivia Man Arma Man Parker Alderman Parker Eldeens Aydney Haform Alcernan McRihone Rty Thorn

Poison Gas Expert Defends ONTO War Claims

A gas warfare expert argues the destructive power of poison gas in war is overrated and questions the push for new chemical measures. He contends that attempts to limit weapon use would shorten casualties among American troops in World War I.

Lavinsinin Polinn

Debate in House of Commons on India constitutional reform

A three day debate in the House of Commons discussed delaying reforms in India. The Secretary for India pressed for revisions to the Todian constitution as a condition of assent. Critics warned delay could fuel extremism and destabilize future parliament. The session reflected tension between reform advocates and conservative opposition amid constitutional questions.

Overcrowding at Telopen Park School prompts temporary classrooms

Canberra faces continued strain from the failure to fund a separate high school building. The Telopen Park Intermediate High School will gain temporary rooms as the government weighs the transfer of a Duntenon building for interim use. Officials and Headmaster Mr HJ Furnable urge immediate consideration of a full high school plan to ease secondary pupil influx.

Canberra Telopen Park Tetopen Park Capitol Theatre HJ. Fiiable In- Serine Duntenon Tlth Telopes Park School Telopes Park Achnul Ita Enn Lerm Bebota Tull Ayho Secondary Rehivol McKinnon Paterson Daptroon Tolopen Park School Lemporary

Price Bread Law Move Passes Ambitious State Action

A garbled report notes bakers face price control after a Pod wal Nour tax. Officials propose immediate legislation to fix bread price under an amendment of the Lowr Acquisitinn Ant. After a morning meeting, the secretary declined to commit to likely changes, with a plan to resume discussion tomorrow.

Bydney Blevens Larasl

Delegation Arrives Hopes For Trade Treaty

The Japanese delegation arrived in Brisbane aboard the Makino Maru to advance a commercial treaty between Australia and Japan. Mr Ak Nihro, secretary of the Foreign Office Commercial Bureau, and Mr Tenaka, adviser, led talks with Australian officials. Nihro said Japan was Australia’s leading customer besides Great Britain, purchasing goods valued at about 118 million pounds last year. He noted Australia’s limited manufacturing resources and the need for imports to feed and develop the economy, adding that a treaty would strengthen friendly relations and economic cooperation between the two nations.

Brisbane Turaday AUR Rail Japan Ak. Nihro Commercial Bureau The Foreign Office Tenaka Mand Nyhem Nihro Austratia Great Britain Australia Australis Romon Lit

Japan to Buy South African Wool

Tokyo officials announce plan to adopt South African wool as the price earning fund backs a move to shift exports away from Australia. The government aims to secure 103 values between 26,000 and 000 dates of wool, with a representative meeting set for tomorrow to discuss industrial policy.

Japan Tokio Wool Industrialate Japanes South Africa

Gandhi May Defy Government in Northwest Frontier Calcutta

A national paper suggests Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi will again court hunger in defiance of the government. Reports claim Gandhi plans to visit the Northwest Frontier region despite authorities ban. The piece notes Gandhi’s resolve amid wartime tensions and political campaigns.

Calcutta

Buried Alive Tunnelers Race to Save Lfe

In Wicklow County at Graystone a plumber Charles O Leary 82 is trapped while repairing a well. Farmers dig to reach him as earth falls repeatedly delaying rescue. Rescuers work near the bottom of the shaft despite sand and danger. O Leary weakly requests a quick end rather than more digging. The effort continues with prayers and hope as timing grows critical.

Dublin Graystone O'Leary

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