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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 28, 1934

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Moscow Plot Indictments Tie Consul to Kirov Murder

Indictments allege a foreign consul connected with the conspirators in the Sergei Kirov killing. Nikolaev allegedly received 0,000 roubles and confessed passing 4,600 roubles to Kapolynov while underground counter-revolutionary groups persisted. All are slated for trial by the Supreme Court.

Moscow Lonid Nikolaev Asp Sergei Kirov Nikolaevy Kapolynov Binoviest Zinovie F. Teotmky Kirov Btalin Nicolaev Xapolynov

Peace moves in Europe push Franco Italian pact eyed

Diplomatic note says France and Italy lead a plan for a East Central European security system to safeguard Austria at its borders with a fixed pact including Germany Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia and Hungary A Franco Italian accord is urged with talks in Rome as Laval may visit Signor Mussolini and Yugoslavia seeks regime shifts to ease prospects for an accord in the new year

London Daily Telegraph France Italy Austria Germany Yugoslavia Jovakia Hungary Laval Musno Trevul Foot Paul Yugo

Reinforcements at Glasgow Prison Amid Rioting

Widespread unrest at Glasgow Prison led to reinforcements for warders and inmates. Four warders and six prisoners were injured as inmates attacked guards on duty and erected a tumultuous scene over Christmas. An official inquiry is expected to determine causes.

Tig Neko Padio Bartinnie

Aerial Centre plans medical treatment for inland areas

The article reports that the Commission will shortly consider establishing an aerial medical centre at Broken Hill. It notes collaboration with an Australian mission and mentions possible arrangements in many districts as Minister for Health weighs options. Weaver is examining revised measures.

Bydney Thurauay Broken Hill Tea Commission Owever Weaver Miry

Mosman River death inquiry follows Christmas night

Police detained several people after the body of Finn Muck was found on the Mosman River tank. Reports say boats and towers at the riverfront were empty on Christmas night and a cautious search continues.

Aniabane Mosman

Meat Policy Cabinet Meeting Postponed Until January 3

Melbourne reports Australia plans to submit its reply to Britain on meat exportRestrictions to the Secretary for Dominions and the Minister for Agriculture next week. A Dominion representatives meeting in London will discuss the issue, while the Federal trust meeting to decide the meat question is postponed to January 2 due to ministerial travel delays.

Melbourne Australia J. Thomas Major Eiliot Bruce London

Cabinet meeting next week to tackle meat problem

Prime Minister Lyons said the government opposes restrictions on Australian experts and will attend a Melbourne cabinet meeting Wednesday to discuss the meat issue. Interviewed at Devonport today he indicated cabinet discussions would center on meat problems and policy.

Hobart Devonport Mfr. Lyons Melbourne

Fair Field For Our Beef Wellington Suggests Trade Fairness

A New South Wales Country Party leader, Mc Broxger, during a holiday interview, claims Australia can now market chilled beef to London after the Tony J experiment. He emphasizes fair competition, rejecting protectionist measures and arguing the trade represents a long running fight for market access.

Wellington New South Waller Country Party Mc Broxger Wile Australia Tony J London

Baden Powell Cheered by 11000 Scouts Jamboree Peace

Lord and Lady Baden Powell arrive in Melbourne aboard the Marella Coday to be greeted by officials and the Australian Scout movement. At Fraskaton jamboree camp 11000 scouts cheered them as they signaled for mutual goodwill and peace through international accord.

Melbourne Lord Eaten-Powell Victoran Fraskaton

Wireless on ships agreement sought in unions stand firm

A Sydney conference of Federal Health Minister W M Hughes, shipowners, and the Maritime Unions discussed installing automatic wireless gear on vessels over 1600 tons. Proposals included a spring motor device with 68 signal for 16 minutes, a Morse key, and a receiver to contact land or other ships in trouble. Unions push for regular wireless equipment on all vessels, rejecting automatic gear as unsatisfactory.

Sydney Maritime Union W. M. Hughes Hughes Tony Council For Maritime Unions Uniana TE Im

Empire Radio Broadcasts Stir French Audiences

Empire talks Paris as BBC broadcasts are praised as the most successful Christmas radio event in France. Le Jour lauds the ease and clarity of the broadcast ahead of the King's speech, describing it as an admirable symbol of peace, mobility, and duty, while noting Franco cannot match it.

Paris Wednenday British Empire France Peul Journal

King Peter for England King Peter for England

Belgrade Thursday reports a terrific wind storm in Mungindi that damaged many houses and blew some down. A galvanised iron tank was lifted and deposited on a stable roof, while heavy rain followed. Prince Peter remains at large in the district.

Belgrade Sydney Prince Peter Mungindi Yeaterday England Monarch

No Resumption Of Private Lands In State Policy

Sydney reports that Minister for Lands Mr Bute Junehaw says Cabinet has fully considered acquiring private land for closer settlement but decided against a general push to purchase private land at current prices. He urged Federal funds to assist state governments to subdivide suitable agricultural areas for younger generations and closer settlement.

Sydney Bute Junehaw Prlvate Landw Buttenshaw

Cruelty to Aborigines Allegations Surface in Australia

Reported allegations accuse Dr Duguid and Beath College students of cruel treatment of aborigines in Wentura and Broome areas. Claims describe mass downing, water holes poisoned, and a native boy poisoned at his tribe's water source. Probed by missionary reports, the tale references widespread mistreatment by white settlers.

Crise Duguid Beath College Wentura Australis Broome Nafiver

Trade test for 1935 substitutes for raw materials

The Daily Telegraph reports Germany faces a tough 1985 in trade and industry under Dr. Bachart's policy. The home trade outlook is brighter, with retail prices rising, while success in substitutes could ease access to raw materials and avert severe winter shortages.

London Berlin Daily Telegraph Bchacht Indus Germany

Government to appoint Lord Mayor after council deadlock

Sydney Government plans action after aldermen fail to elect a Lord Mayor. A special Cabinet meeting is set for next Monday to exercise power and appoint a Lord Mayor, with former Lord Mayor Jack son named as a possible appointee.

Sydney Sydney City Jackson

Abyssinian Protest to League Cites Italian Aggression

In a note to the League of Nations the Abyssinian government accuses Italy of advancing in Abyssinian territory. It reports construction of a motor road toward Adan Gerla and inconclusive air activity seen as preluding further attacks, with areas around Aadub cited as occupied.

Geneva Weanessay League of Nations Welle Adan Gerlagut

Italian Denials On Aggressive Moves Amid Reparations Talks

Italian officials deny reports of new expansion plans and claim Abyssinian forces massed near the frontier, insisting reconnaissance by Highta caused the crisis and that Italy is ready to settle the boundary question once reparations in the Unlual are fulfilled.

Rome Recon Foaissance Highta Italy

Abduction Charge At Redfern Court In Sydney

George qwebturirie appeared on a charge of abducting Annie Gertrude Lacey in a suspected fraudulently enticed scheme. The case alleges intent to marry her with the involvement of Walter Lacey. McMfurteie remanded until tomorrow. Ballwaa fixed a £20 bail.

Sydney Thureday Redfern Court George Qwebturirie Annie Gertrude Lacey Walter Lacey

Proposed attempt on air record faces hurdles in bid

A Sydney entrant plans a record-breaking flight from Australia to Maryland aiming to beat Cathcart Jones and Waller. The competitor seeks financial backing and faces competition from Le Brook and others in the Centenary air race context.

Sydney le Brook Australia Maryland Cathcart Jones Waller

Rail Fatality in Canada Amid Christmas Tragedy

A Canadian rail disaster near Tieré, about twenty miles west on Christmas Day, leaves at least six dead and numerous injuries. Authorities report an ongoing investigation as rescuers search the wreckage and gather accounts from witnesses.

unclear fragment about England and Queen Marie request

fragmentary note mentions England and a queen and a request to return. contains no coherent event, date, or identifiable entities to form a proper news item.

Higher Yield State Estimates of Minerals

The Minister of Mines reported NSW mineral output rose sharply in the year with total value around 6,900,000 pounds. Coal production reached 380,008 tons valued at 3,800,000, and gold output is estimated near 4,270 ounces worth about 48,000 pounds. This marks the highest yield since 1921.

Sydney Minow New South Wales Quartien

Sydney Retailers Report Busy Christmas Trade

Retail traders reported a higher volume of business than in some prior years and said crowds were record level at a local center, reflecting strong holiday spending in Sydney.

Sydney San Geel

Rumoured Move for Canberra Lottery Venture

Reports suggest a Canberra lottery plan is not taken seriously in political circles due to legal advertising limits in New South Wales and the lottery director’s power to refuse bulk ticket supply. Analysts say revenue losses would render the venture unprofitable.

Sydney Lottery Ita Ira Act Y New South Wales Canberra

No Loophole in F C T Lottery Legislation Debate

Canberra authorities challenge immunity from territory laws forbidding lottery sales. Officials note the Lotteries and Acts Ordinance prohibits selling or offering tickets within the territory. Art unions may be held only with voluntary association control and attorney-general permission.

Canberra Dew Tate Lotteries and Act Unions Eace PS Peleath Sydney Blais Lottery Mats Lawa Federal Capital Territory

Royal Rest Ordered For Princess Royal Report

The Daily 7th notes the Princess Royal has been ordered to rest amid a light return of an ailment. A discussion on advertisements and foreign lotteries follows, detailing legal amendments and exemptions affecting print ads and lottery-related notices within the territory and Canberra.

London

Radio Reunion Promotes Unity Across Nations

A Times report describes a Christmas broadcast as a world wide radio reunion uniting families and nations. The piece notes growing American interest and the Morning Post praising radio as a vital force fostering internationalism and shared spirit.

London the Times Fera Habness Ing’ Ovr Peopl Bis Yeiga Kisg Hms Become & If World Agure United States Beitinn Morning Post

Archbishop Kelly Improves In Sydney Hospital

In Sydney Archbishop Kelly shows rapid improvement after a hospital stay. He now appears to have nearly conquered his illness though he remains weak and may be unable to resume heavy activities for some time due to his heart condition.

Sydney Kelly Wich

Perry Out of Sorts Melbourne Yacht Race Report

A garbled Melbourne sailing note reports Perry out of sorts aboard Te Don with radio telephones and testing underway. It mentions the yacht Nystakt racing for a result and a close afternoon race amid rough conditions.

Melbourne Radio Telaphona Maores Sooty Sant Hetitiane Cabei Eae Nevus

Notts Denial of Cable Recone in London

In London during the Christmas season 1 secretary of the Wag records a statement from The Director of Prete fay og Edelaine est Te regarding 12,600 trumi line enis ware ioned of throwghod Awsimale. The document mentions figures of 303 and references Serine beefing stay per fgures.

Telephone Department London Weanascgy Ino Tamer Wag Chitey Prete Fay

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Europe Glasgow Ig’ Praonern Calla Baden Powell Oriain Empire Talks Mungindi King Peter Abyssinia Canada Marie le Unzioun Peter Ikely F.C.T Princess Royal U.S.A Archbishop Kelly Crusis Perry Tasman Notts Recone Sean
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