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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 02, 1934

Page

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Britain Proposes Global Disarmament Plan for Ten Year Basis

Britain submits a White Paper detailing disarmament aims, equality of rights, and security guarantees. The memo emphasizes German compliance with League norms and a phased arms reduction, including limits on tanks, artillery, and aircraft, with supervision and automatic enforcement under a permanent framework.

The of Germany League of Nations Germany France Italy Poland Britain

National Library Cabinet Adopts Site for New Structure

The Federal Cabinet approved the planned site for a main library building and authorised Mr. K Binns to tour the United States, Europe and Britain to inspect national libraries overseas. The government will contribute about £600 to support the mission and initial work on the project.

Melbourne Nits Romamonwealth Mr. K. Binns United States Europe Britain

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foreigners to be dismissed from Kalgoorlie mine

Perth reports that Kalgoorlie and Boulder mine outlets saw no fresh disturbances after Tuesday night. Reinforcements including four detectives and 480 volunteers were deployed to quell any further trouble as the Chamber of Mines considers a request to halt foreign employment.

Australia Chamber of Mines Perth Kalgoorlie Amanon Ae Unitort Amd

Heavy rains dislocate rail traffic in Queensland

Widespread monsoon rains swell rivers around Brisbane causing rail delays and line closures. The latest reports note over four inches of rain in 24 hours with more forecast as the monsoon moves inland, hindering train movement from the north and disrupting farm areas and local services.

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Northern Rivers Rising Flood Warning Issued

Northern rivers in New South Wales experience rising streams and tributaries after days of heavy rain. State Meteorologist Mr Mares warns upper Darling Macintyre Gwydir and Namoi basins may be affected with a flood warning issued for the North Coast and northern inland districts.

Sydney Mares Upper Darling Macintyre Gwydir Namol

Rough Season Brings Rough Weather Off New South Wales

Weather bulletin reports cyclonic conditions offshore causing rough seas and heavy rain along the North Coast and Newcastle. Forecaster warns continued rainfall could threaten north west flood risk and river levels across coastal areas.

Sydney New South Wales Newcastle Mmares Coutal Rivera

Wine bars proposed on express trains

Melbourne reports a plan to run wine bars on the Sydney to Melbourne express trains. Police patrols increased after disturbances. Two men, Henry Penton and Bayford, faced idle and disorderly charges. other minor charges followed looting incidents. Mayor of Boulder received deputations from Indigenous and mine workers offering riot assistance. officials expect no more violence. Damage in Kalgoorlie estimated at 400 to 70,000 pounds. citizens remained cautious but hopeful for peace.

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Saloon Poisoning Rumors Stir Police Raid Context

Police armed with machine guns arrest a man after a raid on a wine saloon suspected of poisoning wine stocks. A foreign proprietor blamed the act amid rioting fears, while a pamphlet from Communists in Boulder urges unity with workers against the common enemy, the boss.

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Clash Averted At Boulder Street Showdown

Local onlookers report a tense clash near Boulder Street involving a mixed crowd of residents and visitors. Police intervened to separate groups, preventing injuries as officers dispersed the situation and closed the area briefly for safety checks.

Soviet Ballon Gondola Crash Kills Three Astronauts

Moscow reports that three crew members aboard the Sirius stratosphere balloon were killed when the gondola detached in a squall after reaching a record altitude of 12.8 miles. The envelope blew away as the craft fell, a commission leaving for the crash site.

Moscow

Bank Board Appoints Two New Directors from Melbourne and Sydney

Two new directors join the Commonwealth Bank Board following Sir Robert Gibson s death and McKensie Lees retirement. A F Bell of Melbourne, long associated with Sir Robert Gibson and Robert Harper and Company, has resigned as a director of the National Bank of Australia to join the board. Peter Tait of Sydney becomes a central figure as a longtime partner in Cisries and Talt with vast property interests in Queensland and broad representation in the industry.

Melbourne A. F. Bell Peter Tait Sydney Commonwealth Bank Board Robert Gibson McKensie Lees Bell Robert Harper and Company Robert National Bank of Australaaia Comtmonwealth Bank A.M.P. Society Rea

Earth Tremors Rattle Gunning District Across City

Tremors rocked Gunning during Thursday morning, shaking multiple buildings and causing one chimney to topple in Ieuvat. Local residents report ongoing shocks at irregular intervals with several major tremors felt in the area.

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Air mail tender bids for Australian service to Singapore

Defence Minister Sir George Pearce announced that 37 tenders were received from seven concerns for the Australian air mail service to Singapore. Tender dates will not be made public until they are examined.

Melbourne Defence George Pearce Austalian Singapore

Australian cricket board adopts players contract for tours

The Australian Board of Cricket Control announced the draft contract for upcoming England, New Zealand, and South Africa tours. It confirms restrictions on press broadcasts and wives accompanying players. Captain Victor Richardson, named for the New Zealand tour, may decline the invitation.

Sydney Australian Board of Cricket Control Cngland Deanes Staten Tnt Rogramme Imperial Cricket England T” Rae Wmjvrea Cerkes Vitor Richardson New Zealand

English Critics At Variance On Australian Tests

A London Evening Standard front page reports Australia may field a strong pace attack with H. W. Warner noting Form on batting. Larwood discusses his injury and captaincy prospects, while Grimmett and Chipperfield are debated as key elements in England Australia test plans.

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Programme of Matches England

The narowing itinerary for the tour of England by the Australian eleven is approved with match dates across Worcestershire Cambridge University Oxford University Hampshire Middlesex Surrey Lancashire and other counties. The schedule includes the First Test at Nottingham and Fifth Test at Reve Avenue with dates from May through September.

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State Railway Award Blocked by Federal Court Order

The Federal Arbitration Court granted an injunction banning the New South Wales Industrial Registrar from gazetting and enforcing a railway workers award made by the New South Wales Conciliation Commissioner Mr Henwood. The action, unprecedented against a State court order, challenges increased salaries for three railway sections and cites the Commissioners’ claim that matters extend beyond New South Wales.

Sydney Federal Arbitration Court Industrial Registrar New South Wales Henwood Commonwealth Court New South Wales Railway Commissioners New South Mowwood

States Apply To Federal Court On Railway Dispute

An application was made to the Commonwealth Arbitration Court for New South Wales and South Australian Railway Commissioner today for a compulsory conference to settle a dispute affecting 42 industrial organisations. Mr W G Hall Industrial Officer of the New South Wales Railways contends the facts involve industrial disputes extending beyond the limits of one state.

Commonwealth Arbitration Court New South Wales and W. G. Hall Chit Industrial Oficer

Dollar Revaluation Sparks Gold Reserve Activity

President Roosevelt met with fiscal advisers and announced the Treasury would revalue the gold dollar to 59.06 percent of its former weight. The Treasury and Federal Mint officials prepare to engrave and plate new notes as they adjust gold reserves and coinage procedures.

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Historic Wireless Mast Destroyed at Admiralty Station

An historic wireless mast near Ortmaby was destroyed in an incident at the Admiralty Wireless station. Reports indicate structural failure during operations, with security crews securing the site and authorities launching an investigation into the cause. The event disrupts communications linked to coastal defense and maritime signaling.

Irish Senate Calls for Economic Peace

The Irish Senate debated calling for economic peace, with Mr Ryan announcing the government would pursue terminations of the war between England and Ireland and seek diplomatic resolution through the Dall.

England Ireland Ryan Bavernmant

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