17 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1934
Page
1
The final message from the steamship Jifsboat reports it sinks in heavy seas off Cape, with crews engaged in rescue operations and search efforts continuing as weather worsens and authorities coordinate recovery.
Rescue efforts unfold after the Cunard ship Unsworth collision in rough North Atlantic waters. Captain J G P Bissett of the Ascania reaches the scene, crews pull 14 survivors and attempt to recover others as lifeboats and air streams test the sea rescue operation.
An OCR fragment describes Voters and allegiances concerning Saar status and potential German control. It cites Basrbracken and Daily Mail figures, referencing European politics, occupation notes, and public sentiment toward Germany.
British forces prepare deployments in the Saar region amid postwar occupation duties. Officials indicate ongoing security operations, with Allied administration enforcing controls and coordinating with local authorities on governance and reconstruction.
In a troubled Sheffield Shield match New South Wales leads by 155 as Chilvers claims five wickets for 38. Adil Atde, Lonergan and Chilvers dominate with multiple dismissals while New South Wales respond to South Australia’s first innings. Despite a late effort by Brown and Fingleton, the day ends with NSW in control on a worsening pitch.
Washington sources say the State Department prepared recommendations to modify U S neutrality policy under President Roosevelt. The plan would give the President broad discretion to act if war looms, while political figures debate extending protections to American shipping and a shift away from long standing neutrality.
A five minute quake shook northern and central India and Burma at 7 30 yesterday morning with an epicenter in southern Tibet 200 miles north of Darjeeling in Nepal. The seismograph at the observatory went out of action for minutes but no damage is yet reported though Nepal's capital appears affected.
London reads that Mr D Lloyd George rejects rigid party ties and seeks broad non party proposals to win support. He says there is no revolution in backing national control of the Bank of England and aims to attract unattached electors to form a balance between government and Labour.
William Burges a midlife Arsenal computer worker was charged at Bow Street under the Secret Service Act with obtaining and communicating curd sketches and documents on December 4. He allegedly handed secret materials to an ex-police officer and to a person in Parliament Square. Burges earned a pension and was said to have worked at the Arsenal Chemical Industry Lab. Witnesses included Arthur Grimwood of Imperial Chemical Explosives and a detective detailed Burges’s attempts to obtain and transmit sensitive information.
Washington sources report President Roosevelt urged patience as officials from allied nations push for a final settlement on war debts. Officials indicated progress is slow but continuing, with attention on repayment terms and potential concessions to secure broad agreement.
Melbourne Saturday. Victoria had 37¢ runs on the won the Mhatheld Ghisld matc with today after Queensland Wes t Continued on Page play.
Report describes a tumultuous session in the Lords where Lord Hewart and Lord Sankey clashed over the Judicature Bill. The chamber saw shouts and a heated exchange as peers and aides reacted, with Lord Sankey and other officials moving through a charged atmosphere before adjournment.
Don Bradman will not play cricket this season, marking his first public appearance since Wis tees wince. He attended a hospital fundraiser for Battersen Hospital with Mrs Bradman and his wife leading subscriptions. Bradman said he would avoid exertion, and plans a Paris trip followed by a Christmas visit, boarding the Otranto at Toulon on December 8.
Queanbeyan Municipal Council seeks state approval for a sewerage project costing about £80,000 with £1,218,080 total works involved. NSW Government schedules water and sewerage works for country towns, aiming early start next year to provide months of work. Project sites include Queanbeyan and towns like Cотt, Springwood, Valley Heights, Mulwaree, and Way Way.
The chairman of Loan County Mr. HG Cunley announced a further reduction of the par cant on Treasury Bills in Australia after consulting the Commonwealth Bank Board. Rates fall from 4% to 1% in some periods, affecting renewals after January 1, 15. Estimated annual savings to governments across states total £139,000, with Western Australia and Tasmania among affected regions.
The Observer reports Anglo Japanese and American negotiators in London seeking a basis for a 1935 naval building agreement. Talks aim to reach a formula for coordinated programs while recognizing equal security rights for major powers and potential restraint by Japan.
The cabinet approved the appointment of Mr Murphy as Secretary of the Department of Commerce replacing Mr Mulvaney. Murphy is described as a young man with a meteoric rise in public service in the past two to three years following his notable work.
A severe thunderstorm struck Sydney causing heavy rain and lightning. By early afternoon and again at night the city faced power outages as electrical networks were damaged. Suburban firework work and overhead lines suffered. trams and trains were delayed for hours amid scattered damage and storms.
A Manchester correspondent notes Australia’s cotton concessions are viewed with concern by cotton traders. A special meeting of the Dominions Paris Committee and cotton trade groups is planned for Monday to consider the position and potential actions.
A diplomatic writer outlines an accord where Britain relinquishes duties on Irish goods entering the United Kingdom and Ireland grants air ministry facilities for bases in Ireland. Preliminary talks have occurred with the Dominion Secretary via Alderman Byrne, building toward a 2021 treaty. Ulster may oppose a unified plan citing security needs to prevent hostile bases in wartime.
The Commonwealth Bank and Commonwealth Savings Bank plan a 1 percent rate cut on short term deposits with balances up to 800 to 900. The changes take effect January 1, 1085. Fixed deposits and longer terms see differing adjustments, with 24 month terms unchanged. Allocations and renewals will be handled at the next principal meeting.
Sir Robert Falconer urged Canada to appoint a full time Minister for Foreign Affairs. He warned Canada would face a forced choice if Britain allies with Japan, insisting Canada must avoid inherited hatreds and not be crushed between Britain and the United States. The discussion emphasized sober regulation by the government and the Commercial Travel Association backing decisive action.
Provisions of the Bales Tax Procedures Act of 1934 require new forms. Preparations are in progress and will be available after January 14. Returns until that date must use forms authorized by the Commissioner Mr. FR Ewing, same as previous ones.
A body was found in a railway tunnel near Ayonmy. Police opened an inquiry to determine identity and cause of death as investigators secured the area and collected initial evidence.
The cabinet reviews details of planned spending totaling £200,000 across ministries. Funds cover new works and commissions, labor costs for councils, repairs to infrastructure, and improvements including £90,000 for silicon projects and £440,000 for power and aerodrome enhancements.
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