10 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1934
Page
1
Paris quieted after a night of street shootings as Premier Doumergue forms a cabinet with Caillaux to stabilize finances and pursue political peace. Arrests of rioters continue while royalist appeals and injuries from disturbances ripple through the city.
United Ireland activists push Britain policy at party congress as Blue Shirts seek agreement on constitutional approach and vote on future relations with the United Kingdom. Delegates debate strategy, with emphasis on unity and political implications ahead of negotiations.
A New Zealand trade delegation visits Dublin and Wellington as Australian commerce minister ends talks. The United Ireland party discusses a potential independent state and British relations while eyeing a trade treaty with Britain for favorable Irish goods terms. de Valera is praised for boldness in negotiations.
Paris reports fresh clashes before midnight with the Police Superintendent badly wounded in Madeleine Square. By 1am the streets were quiet again as leaders including Dourthal reflect on a cabinet of national character and a political truce urged by former premiers Hertiot, Laval, and Tardieu.
The Australian Methodist Missionary Society announces a mission station for Arnhem Land near Arnheim Bay and Arshalm Bay. The new site will be about 500 miles from the nearest settlement other than the station itself.
In the House of Commons today a formal agreement between the Cunard Company the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company and the Treasury was announced to provide Government finance for completing the new liner No 34. Legislation will enable Treasury advances up to 3 million pounds for No 34 and up to 5 million for an additional new ship, with British control assured.
Sydney reports hot conditions with many areas above 100 degrees and Melbourne recording about 100 degrees as a heat wave continues.
Local report notes Lang Labour Party seeking a closer link with Trades Hall to strengthen labor movement ties. Officials indicate collaboration on policy forums and community projects, aiming to boost worker representation and party unity ahead of upcoming local elections.
Fragmentary report outlines motions at a metropolitan conference in Sydney concerning a 30 hour week and salary adjustments for a politician. It notes a demand for honor and questions about pay, with references to the duration of office and related policies.
A Melbourne tram workers meeting will push for a general metropolitan strike after the Tramway Board refused reinstatement of five enthnend workers. A conference will consider a motion to restrain members from resigning and to ensure party rank and file can back their chosen candidates.
The Japanese forces have seized towns of Hulin and Kim near the Manchukuo Soviet border and report 1000 armed bandits taking refuge in Soviet territory. A note to the Soviet commander at Tman warns unfriendly action could escalate tensions. The situation is considered potentially troublesome.
Six men and one woman were convicted at Kalgoorlie Police Court for involvement in last week’s riot. Dorothy Mingoni, 21, received three months for disorderly conduct. Thomas Stewart, 22, got one month for theft and receiving goods. George Pollock, 33, was sentenced to two months for tobacco and cigarette offences. Abe incited a man named Rowe to assault constables.
Three killed and 40 injured when an express train crashed into a miner transport train and a shopd loaded with clothing. Detectives report Henry Bernard Reimann admitted stealing a safe from the Home from Home Hotel and transporting it for blasting in the bush where 32 coins and over £100 in notes were destroyed by fire. He earned £3 10s from the loot, with 13 men involved in placing the safe on a ferry. Patrick Joseph McKean and Thomas Perry face charges or remand on various offenses amid ongoing inquiries.
Paris reports the French central bank lifted its rate from 2 to 3 percent to curb gold withdrawals. The move is seen as deflationary and aims to align internal price levels between France and the United States.
Washington Thursday, without a division, the Senate passed the Civil Works Relief Bill providing for the expenditure of 969 million dollars. An amendment to raise the total to 2.5 billion dollars was defeated by a large vote.
Sioux Falls authorities report Verne Sankey Americas public enemy No 1 died by hanging in his cell using two neckties as guards found him Thursday in the state penitentiary here. State police say the death ends the long pursuit tied to the Karl Boettcher kidnapping case.
London reports Acting-Judge Bernard Shaw leaves for New Zealand today with Chief Justice Jordan. The famous jurist, noted for his theatrically styled judgments, has no plan to write about the Supreme Court in books or plays.
Attorney General Mr Latham says Premiers Conference preparations almost complete for February 16. Commonwealth aims to outline problems and seek solutions and hopes for real results, not hostile reaction from Premiers.
NSW Government representatives head to the Premiers Conference with a focus on industrial matters including overlapping awards and financial issues. Agriculture Minister Hugh Main will lead the discussion on marketing governance.
Edgar Bremer a St Paul banker and son of a wealthy family was released after his January 17 kidnapping. He endured 22 days blindfolded and beaten while captors demanded 290000 dollars. Bremer’s relatives kept the payment secret until the ransom was paid and the gang was being pursued.
A violent wind squall hit Fern Tree Gully near Rich Melbourne. A guard's van roof was torn off and buried against overhead electric wires. The roof then damaged the permanent way and blocked the line for some time.
Sydney report says Harry Hopman will accompany the Davis Cup team on the Engilah tour as newspaper correspondent. Hopman could play for Australia if selected at any stage, depending on eligibility and demand.
Australia reports a six month favorable commodity balance of £20,533,000 up from £6,539,000, driven by lower imports and wool exports. Total favorable trade for the period reaches £24,101,000 with bullion and specie included, nearing the level needed to service overseas debts.
The race director Kendan Aircraft Exchange Market, Alr Naish, unveils the first entrant for the London Melbourne air race. He will fly at air speed Collar Armatrong with a Cheetah engine, marking a bold start to the event.
Vesday a Chinese child was rescued from a burning structure by George Moan, 48, who rushed into the blaze and freed the infant after breaking through flames. Moan was severely burned on hands and arms. the child and man were rushed to a hospital for treatment.
The jury found manslaughter against the accused in Aston Duns for the death of Ernest Victor Clanfeld. He was sentenced to five years imprisonment with a bond for good behavior for 12 months. The verdict followed testimony about the shooting during a dispute over a blade from a neighbour.
Adelaide report notes Clem Mill of Queensland has withdrawn from the Australia tour to New Zealand. His place will be taken by the young New Zealander Wyeth who has played several first class games.
A meeting of the Anzac Memorial Committee chaired by the Premier resolved to invite Prince George to open the memorial now under construction in Hyde Park. Completion funds around £15,000 are needed, with an appeal likely soon by the Chief Justice.
A rumor in Darwin sparks fear of attack on local naval oil tanks. Residents fear a Communist plot as the waterfront scene grows tense. The tanks are described as key stations in regional operations near the Near East.
In a Florence Telegraph style notice it states that Dominion Secretary Mr J H Thomas has not declined the invitation to visit Australia though there is little doubt he will eventually go to Australia and New Zealand.
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