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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1934
Page
1
A night of rioting in Kalgoorlie and Boulder left at least one Montenegrin killed and others wounded as miners and foreigners clashed amid looting, arson, and gunfire. Police reinforced the goldfields as authorities warned foreigners to stay indoors and residents prepared to abandon damaged properties.
Minb Yer of men attempted to bomb the foreigners camp near the railway line at Dingbat Flat. Rifle fire erupted for several minutes, wounding three Britons. Foreigners entrenched behind ramp at Houlder station and maintained order as they repelled the assault. Police counted 800 claim but estimates differed. attackers were armed with shotguns rifles jam tin bombs and galignite.
Rioters attack from the outskirts while foreigners defend near Sitka. Miners from Boulder march on Bairds Ltd and seize weapons. raids spread to Sitka ramparts as lights fail and battles continue around Ivanhov. Foreigners retreat but some hold ground, women and children reported absent.
A Perth call for special constables followed fires that destroyed shacks said to house foreigners and food stores. Five of the occupants were reported fooled and fired at, with others east of the town burned. War sentiment and unrest rose as police and troops prepared to move from Kalgoorlie and Perth.
Daladier has formed a new cabinet in Paris aimed at rapid reform. The lineup includes ministers from left, center, and right, with M. Penanisi as Justice Minister, M. Frot as Interior Minister, M. Fabry as War Minister, and M. Cot as Minister for ALE, signaling unprecedented cross party concentration.
Germany celebrated Hitler's first year in office with a rally as thousands cheered and saluted him at the Reichstag. Von Hindenburg sent handwritten congratulations as Hitler declared the year would be one of Nazi revolution.
Paris reports France remains unmoved by a British note and President Kunstman’s statement. Paris vows to raise its trade balance and bar imports despite pressure, while cautions that a new war would bring chaos. The piece quotes leaders arguing for German equality and warning against Nazism, with rhetoric on Austria and Russia.
The minister indicated final arrangements for Prince George's visit have not been decided. No firm date or schedule is known, and officials await further details before confirming a timeline.
Melbourne report states the Defence Minister Sir George Pearce announced an order for 18 Hawker Demon general purpose aircraft at £106000 total including freight. Deliveries planned with rapid manufacture locally, aiming for 6000 feet and 185 knots, with climb rate 1200 to 1000 feet per minute. The package includes spare engines and maintenance spares, plus overhaul arrangements to produce aircraft and engines domestically if needed for defence.
Crumbling ice endangers supplies as Byrd faces a race to salvage and moor at the shattered edge of the bay. Cracks split the rain soaked floor with a widening gulf between makeshift camps, delaying a critical Jacob Rapport mooring attempt.
London editor notes Acale’s 33 percent stock paid, Bruce free to proceed with final conversion. Announcement expected soon. Believes Bruce will likely convert £17,884,000 in one operation to secure favorable terms.
A Soviet gondola balloon reached 12.8 miles over Moscow with three cosmic ray investigators on board. The craft aimed for a landing near Katormas about 70 miles from Moscow as three airplanes aided the descent amid poor visibility. No landing news yet, and anxious officials await word on the balloon’s fate.
The article lists the Australian test squad to tour England this year led by W M Woodfull with D G Bradman as vice captain and includes 15 others such as Barnett Brown Chipperfield Darling and Grimmett. It notes a later announcement that 14 players and a manager will tour South Africa in 1935 36 subject to arrangements and mentions omissions including Fingleton and Richardson and newcomer Fleetwood Smith with commentary on team balance and selection reasons.
A touring squad to New Zealand is listed with Richardson as captain and Rigg as vice captain. Others named include Andrews Chivers Levy Lonergan McCormick Nagel and Wale ner among selections from Adelaide University and NBW. The selection prompts discussion, with praise for balance and experience, while Woodfull Bradman and Ieippas are noted as selectors’ guidance.
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