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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 26, 1934

Page

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Employment Proposal Outlined by Premier at Loan Council

At a meeting of the Loan Council last night the Premier of New South Wales outlined a plan for a special organization to create employment in the state. Mr Stevens will detail the proposed fee at tomorrow’s Loan Council session as cooperation from government and major industrial and financial bodies is sought to underwrite capital and share administration. The venture aims to revive work schemes, reclamation of low-lying areas, water supply and sewerage, and general youth employment through short debentures, with specifics to be revealed to the council.

Melbourne Loan Council Maw South Wales Es Pevacs Stevens Magnate Dutta Water Trust Seatac Bch Manny Wildi Paland

Population rise in Australia 1933 preliminary figures

A preliminary 1933 population figure for Australia places total residents at 6,008,517 as of December 31. The year shows natural increase and migration gains, with the first net rise since 1928, reflecting improved migration and a positive overall increment despite earlier declines.

Commonwealth of Austalia

ANZAC Coined Term Emerges in Early War Rhetoric

Fragmentary notes indicate the term Ansac or Anzac emerged in early war discourse. The snippet references Bona'n and Oma as unclear context. Further readable details are scarce, but the piece hints at linguistic formation or branding connected to ANZAC identity.

Hamilton and Newcastle Polls Show Labour Gain in Quiet Vote

Sunday reporting notes a calm polling day at Batursay's with initial lead for the UAP, then Labour overturning to a roughly 1,000 vote majority after 7,060 counted. Compared with 1932 and 1990 figures, Labour rallies reflect a strong shift, with broader financial estimates showing larger Labour majorities in subsequent years. The article cites candidates Brennan, Skelton, Bethune, and Boat, alongside parties Labour, UAP, Communist, and Independent.

Newcastle Labour Hamilton Batursay ASIN UAP Connell London Enced Australia Joss Roment Mionths Jment Brennan State Lab G.R. Skelton Tan J. Bethune Boatt

Secession Not a Solution of Difficulties

The Times editorial in London Review discusses the Premiers Conference reception talk and the 1900 Federation of Australia. It argues the Commonwealth was designed as a federation, not a federal state, with protections for smaller states. It notes grievances in larger states but asserts secession would harm all, urging reform within federation rather than breakup.

London Gaturday the Times Innes Commonwealth Times Australia Austalia Federation

Anglo French Trade Reopening Negotiator Connection

London on Saturday signals hopes for reopening Anglo French trade talks. The anticipated move suggests easing a long blockade and resuming commercial exchanges despite earlier impasses.

Issue Must Be Faced

London views an upcoming conference as essential to address the unresolved state of sovereignty and finance among the states. Acknowledges that states cannot permanently endure lacking fiscal control and must yield some powers or assume debt responsibilities.

London

British fascists charged over castor abuse at Chelsea HQ

In London on Saturday William Symes Arthur Mills 2nd Albert Sharman and others of the British Union of Fascists faced police court charges for a brutal incident at the Chelsea Fascist headquarters. Richard Richardson alias Malcolm Scott testified he was assaulted after being coerced to drink castor oil as a claim of punishment for his views.

London William Symes Arthur Mills Albert Sharman British Union of Feschers Richardson Malcolm Scott Chelsea Richardaos Provence Dunball Iin Mill Mille Sparman Milla Chardeon

Flood Damage at Lennox Crossing Bridge Closed to Traffic

Flooding on the Molongio River damages the Lennox Crossing approaches at Acton. Inspectors report 20 feet of roadway eroded, 12 by 6 foot sections overturned, and debris carried downstream. A temporary cable supports the area as the bridge remains blocked until repairs finish.

Molongio Lennx Crossing Acton P21g-4

Stevens Holds Seat as Lang Forces Fail in By Election

Mr Stevens declared last night that Hamilton remains a Tory stronghold amid a by election, despite Lang's full campaign. Lang's backers failed to swing the result, a development Brummer called reassuring for the State's interests. The discussion touched on Australian wartime history and Marshal Bir William Bird.

Melbourne Bunda Stevens Hamilton Lang Steven U.ap Brummer Thone Beart

Spanish arrests in theft of famous cross

Madrid reports six men detained over the disappearance of the famed Cara Cara cross from the Cream of Caray act. Police value the gems at £80,000, still unrecovered. among the arrestees are the mayor’s brother and the city’s chief of police.

Madrid Saturany Potton

Japanese Davis Cup Setback

A Kingston man Mr Charakat, a noted local figure, was accidentally shot during lunch on Saturday. The incident appears accidental and under police review as authorities investigate the circumstances and potential impact on events linked to the Davis Cup context.

Charakat Pualeas Kingston Saturtad

Body Line in India Tour Sparks Umpire Critique of Calcutta Crowd

Australian umpire Frank Tarrant denounces body line tactics as well as the crowd hostility in Calcutta. He recalls witnessing leg theory in England, condemns Clark for bowling at batsmen to intimidate, and cites incidents in Madras where pitches near the head triggered crowd unrest.

Calcutta Frank Tarrant Mlc.c India Saya Australie Australite England Australia Foster Hirst D.F. Jarding Tmeyer Clark Kiox Tarrant Madras Patigia Johnstone Prince Jardine Tobia Batamas

Bombay correspond ent reports boycott of Jardine dinner

Hin us and Moslema plan to boycott a public dinner honoring Mr. D. R Jardine of MCC amid alleged racial prejudice in selection of Nawab of Fathed’s tan and concern over hostile reception on his return from Ceylon. Moslems side with Hindu stance, while tensions rise in Bombay society over the tour incident.

Bombay Daily Herald Hinus D. R Jardine M.C.C Tim Nawal Fataud Tan Jardine Caylon

Bowler Faces Umpire's Displeasure Over Misconduct

Report of a match between the MCC team and an India and Ceylon side where Clark dug a hole in the pitch during the last partnership. He was called to account by the umpire and Valentine apologized for Clark's conduct.

Solombo M.C.C. T Eam India Ceylon Mlc.c Clark Valentine

Austrian fears on frontiers linked to Hitler era force

A British United Press correspondent in Vienna reports that through the Helmwehr the Austrian government has been informed that about 10,000 members of the Austrian Legion of Bavaria are concentrated on the Austrian frontier, chiefly near Braunau, associated with Adolf Hitler.

London British United Press Vienna Helmwehr Austrian Legion of Bavaria Braunau Hitler

Italian claim for new motor fuel Rome report

An Italian communiqué from Rome claims tests with a new fuel show potential for travel up to 100 miles on a single charge. The message states the fuel could be used in every type of motor vehicle and may alter future transportation.

Londur Rome Renee Car

Government troops move toward threatened border points

Reported lines claim troops are being sent toward border flashpoints. The text also mentions the Danube and river crossings with references to casualties amid chaotic events. The source appears garbled but indicates a wartime setting with displaced persons and river incidents.

Dollar Loans Early Action Urged by Commonwealth

A leading London financial journal urges the Commonwealth to act on dollar loans. It notes Australia’s balanced conversion and upward economic trend, while suggesting issuing a 50,000,000 4 percent loan in 1968 to address New York dollar loans yielding about 5.6 percent with redemption near 11 percent.

London Commonwealth Eco Somiat New York

World Trade League Survey Overview 1933 Losses

The League of Nations economic survey shows world trade in 1933 down 30 percent in quantity and 50 percent in gold value. Some nations improved domestic activity, but overall prosperity did not return. America barely held domestic trade. Japan fell 12 percent on national currency. Australia eight percent.

Seneva League of Nations Economic Survey Armerica Japan Australis

CROP LOANS FAIL Big American Losses

President Roosevelt admits crop loan failures and rising government losses amid costly administrative expenses. Officials say four million dollars have been spent as the new plan requires farmers to borrow from credit corporations backed by land or equipment, shifting away from crop-based support to target distressed workers.

Washington Alge Farmera Roosevelt Ced Credit Corporation Omesteada Nella

Road Fatality After Car Strikes Timber Lorry

A driver was impaled when a car collided with a timber lorry near Umbar Rockdale, injuring the driver and two children, whose facial lacerations and other injuries prompted emergency responders. The crash occurred as the lorry was about to hand warn, throwing the car from the road and causing severe shock to witnesses.

Rockdale Laurel Joane Thomas

Prince George greeted by natives at Impala parade CAPE TOWN

Crowds estimated around ten thousand natives from Transkelan gather in rain soaked Impala grounds to honor Prince George. He arrives in full uniform, presents walking stick to twelve chiefs, led by Chief David of the Tembo tribe, who salute the prince on the dais.

Capetown Impala Prince George Transkelan Omimpala Proce George David

Wearing of blue shirts sparks Dail clash in Ireland

A political row in Dublin centers on a bill to prohibit wearing blue shirts. The debate sees heated exchanges as ministers accuse opponents of orchestrating demonstrations tied to alleged mine construction. Cosgrave and de Valera trade sharp retorts over government transparency and action.

Dublin Wana Boenian Delta le Valera Industry Lewmumas Pate Cossrave Leimann Congrave Justice Raut Dundalk Cosgrave de Valera Funy Coat Ate de Alera Par ‘Cosgrave

Canadian Attack on German Consul Sparks Ottawa Debate

A Canadian protest involving an attack on the German consul drew quick political reaction in Ottawa. Officials described the incident as a violence-linked protest tied to wartime tensions and expressed concern over security for diplomatic representatives.

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MR. Stevens Aioe Juma ANZAC Hamilton Seat London Review Castor Lennox Crossing Colto Mador William Bird Danube Financial Press Dail Ottawa Mat Kemps
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