14 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1934
Page
1
Roosevelt declared at the White House that the nation must move to end the war and halt profiteering. He cited Nye Committee hearings on preparedness and said permanent national legislation is needed to curb overproduction and unnecessary profit in war industries.
Panic struck St Clement’s School Hall in Liverpool when the floor collapsed under 500 people during a performance of The Minstrel Boy. Dozens were injured with many cut or bruised. four hospitals treated victims as rescue crews freed those trapped and searched for missing children. No fatalities reported.
The House debates the Casey Appropriation Unemployment Relief measure to fund public works with £1,533,750 across states. NSW gets £350,000 for works including a Yuna Canberra highway, with £63,000 earmarked for a satisfactory road project. Other state allocations include Victoria £229,000 and Queensland £125,000 plus mining and road funding details.
The annual report of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research 1003-04 notes that chilled beef could be mail run and satisfactory for up to 48 days. It outlines that research supports a chilled export trade, but details on prep, packing, bottlenecks remain undeveloped. Surveys of contamination at works in Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia guide improvements. Pasture legumes introductions in Queensland aid pastoral industries, especially chilled beef. The council highlights financial inadequacy and calls for stronger funding from the Commonwealth Government to advance exploration of key problems.
In London, the Lord Chief Justice and Lord Chancellor pressured the cabinet to avert open conflict with Lord Hawart and Lord Sankey while striving for a peace settlement. Members of the Lords and Commons pushed for action in the House to hasten a settlement, amid claims of improper consultation and internal divisions within the government.
London reports urged deterrence via search facilities as governments debate public admission of various risks for overseas flights. The Air Journal cites absurd public relations aims by aviation officials and notes calls for clear policy on lost airliners and safety standards.
In Canberra the Jamboree plans proceed with Rear Admiral C. M. Colling directing a party including eighteen magitan souls seven temchern and two Tdi. Molnar from Mumgary, Count de ale's right hand, will arrive to assist the world Jamboree. Burnard and district staff will supervise with DLP district secretary overseeing the district in New South Wales.
Fragmentary report notes Mr C Maiin and D Riordan mingle at a Federal Labour Party meeting. References to Empire Parliamentary Association links and Labour delegates travel plans to visit England and Australia in March.
The French ambassador protests Japanese disclosures about alleged espionage involving Captain Du Cros. He argues espionage claims are false and that private Diplomatic Corps lives should not fuel press campaigns. M. Pile and the embassy vow to pursue satisfaction while warning against reprisals, as Hirota investigates.
The Australian employers report to Parliament notes that Geneva conference discussions yielded little benefit for Australia. Many nations admitted their standards were not equal to Australia, and the main topic was reducing hours, which Australia did not support. The issue was postponed to the next conference.
The piece argues for urgent action against maternal mortality, urging conferences and a national plan. Ms Hughes calls on late governments to convene meetings, adopt preventive medicine, and remove blame while emphasizing shared responsibility and the need for Federal Health Council input by March.
In the Assembly on Thursday the minister for agriculture moved to amend the Flour Acquisities Act extending powers to fix bread and flour prices for twelve more months. The government said the price controls would expire December 31 and require renewal. The Labour Party backed the measure while opposition questioned the need for continued price fixing and a possible alignment with federal tax policy.
Authorities in Gotting today warned of German threats to wool supplies. Industry leaders debate the potential impact of synthetic substitutes on local consumption and the quality of wool substitutes versus pure wool. Trade officials urge reciprocal agreements to boost Australia’s wool exports amid shifting imports from Spain and other nations.
The hearing of the application of Mrs Florence Myerson for discharge from bankruptcy was opposed by A E Campbell. The case cites prior discharge in 1927 for extravagant living. Myerson, once linked to Mrs Myeract, managed a legal career but faced charges tied to family finances and living costs. The court weighed the upkeep of appearance against bankruptcy rules.
A 34 year old man from Ssusewny collapsed and died while returning home. Authorities say the incident happened in the early evening, and funeral arrangements are pending as the investigation continues.
Board of Directors of the Queanbeyan District met to protest a proposed pale yards site near the Ron pita and to select a nuisance-free route. They offered condolences to Mrs Murphy, then discussed immunization against diphtheria for inmates and future probationers. The Minister for Health was contacted on the compulsory vaccination policy, with the Health Ministry to consider. The Hospitals Commission approval for a systematic contribution scheme was awaited, while a prison daily ward charge of 7/- per day was approved, effective January 4, 1980.
Rev W Edwardy, principal of Canberra Grammar School, says both state and public Canberra schools suffer under the education department syllabus. He calls for major reform to free the curriculum from university matriculation requirements, noting declining university entry from leaving certificates and rising secondary school enrolments over two decades.
An ex parte application before Justice Maxwall in Chamberstonary, on behalf of Wy Orrin Kish, sought a writ of prohibition to restrain Gilbert Gibson and Gideon from proceeding. The court found Kish not guilty of the Immigration Act offence and held the magistrate erred in dictation language. The officer’s reading and pronunciation of Gaelic words could not be verified, nullifying the ruling.
Sydney report says Amverteen members working in a Concord construction gang were assaulted. workers suspended amid investigation into the incident.
The Emperiet Airways liner Arethure departed Darwin at 6:20 am for Australia’s first air mail run. The flight carried mail and personnel, landed around 10:35 am, with engineers noting added weight would ease operations. The aircraft weighed about 20,000 units, cruised at 120 mph, and used 70 gallons of fuel per hour.
Sydney wool sales show an average price per pound at 0.74, with sales volumes totaling 212/676 pounds. Market participants report steady demand and balanced prices across the finer lots.
Leader Mr Lang blasted government actions as attempts to block public inquiry into the Cancer Research Fund at Sydney University. He questioned funding use and alleged favoritism toward church groups, urging a thorough examination by the assembly, with Labour and Opposition opposing the bill.
A disputed statement from Renator Gy questioning Defence Department actions during the union of Proctor in Queseuland faced rebuttal by Renator Paares. The dematery reference to rifts and a Brisbane Military Ordnance store described large quantities affecting teavaactions and Detwnes, though the claim lacks foundation.
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