04 Jan 1935
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1935
Page
1
Melbourne reports a review of the Ottawa treaty in London during Dominion representatives' April visit for King’s Jubilee. Discussions focus on temporary meat export restrictions to Britain, seeking a stable long term industry arrangement and possible preference for Dominion supplies over Argentina.
Ottawa report quotes Prime Minister Bennett urging reform to end the dole and reshape the economy. He declares change is due, calling for state power to curtail intervention, contracts, and regulation to secure prosperity and future stability. He says persistent recovery requires abolishing the present system.
An extreme heat spell hit Sydney with temperatures near 100 degrees inland and a high humidity level. The Weather Bureau reported 112 degrees in some areas and 110 in others at peak times, attributing the scorching conditions to unusually high solar heating and atmospheric factors.
A bookmaker faced official warning after an incident at a dog course in Wollondong. Details are sparse due to fragmentary text but the warning pertains to gambling activity during today’s event.
French Foreign Minister M Laval will depart for Rome for discussions on a potential Franco Italian pact to guarantee integrity of Austen and to advance general Franco Italian policy. The visit is deemed highly significant by London editorials, with talks expected to proceed through diplomatic channels.
Rio de Janeiro reported that Brazil formally announced a suspension of debt service on its foreign debts. Earlier denials suggested the issue had not been discussed. The move signals a significant shift in Brazil’s financial strategy and raises concerns among international creditors.
A report on the French Foreign Minister's ten year visit to Rome notes that in the current Muropess affairs climate every cautious step should align to accelerate the goodwill fostered at Geneva in December. It suggests possible progress toward broader stabilization, with Italy's role noted amid cautious optimism.
London reacts with satisfaction as a projected visit to Haly by Wetpernay is seen as a positive sign in ongoing negotiations. The British government views the move as signaling progress in talks and potential outcomes of the mercantile discussions amid active economic interests.
Notts Club holds an extraordinary general meeting led by Councillor H.8. Whitby, former Lord Mayor of Nottingham and a Nottingham Cricket Club figure. Debate centers on Voce's Australian match withdrawal, MCC guidance on body line, and calls for resignations if the committee report is unsatisfactory. More than a hundred resignations cited as public interest. Whitby argues players’ liberty at stake and demands protection.
Two elderly men were injured in a fight in a Regent Street room near the local police station. One man suffered a probable skull fracture, the other severe hand injuries after a bottle struck him, shattering and severing a finger. Police and a nurse were alerted. a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm will be pursued.
Golden Mile Kalgoorlim Tuesday miners attend pit-top meeting to oppose owners plan for alternating 40 and 48 hour weeks. They state the award allows 68 hours per fortnight and demand two 44 hour shifts. They resolve to work as usual on Saturday, leaving mines at noon.
In Melbourne on Thursday Mrs Gladyx Bunting, 40, of Moonee Ponds, collapsed after a quarrel with another woman aboard an excursion launch that night. A heart figure was reported as the cause of death.
Andrew Fairbairn, Empire Dairy Land representative, arrived on Sydney Day. He stated that most nations plan import restrictions on meals to Britain. He supported continuing quotas and bounties for the time being amid global policy shifts.
A boy, Albert Mares of Bails Head, was knocked into the water while paddling near the harbour. He was pulled aboard unconscious but recovered after treatment.
London report says Prime Minister Lyons asks His Majesty to appoint the Duke of Kent as the next Governor General of the Commonwealth. Favorable mood grows amid Commonwealth tour success of the Duke of Gloucester.
The Soviet ambassador Mr Ivan Maluky told a deputation from the trade union and Labour Party that recently executed men in Russia faced terror charges and mostly came from abroad with bombs. He criticized publishing a protest resolution before facts were known. He said stronger measures against terrorism were needed and open trials would serve all parties.
A papal legate denounces Australian government policies over subsidies for church schools. He criticizes funding gaps and urges policy change to support Catholic education in the region. Officials defend current provisions while negotiating potential reforms.
A Catholic leader condemns the government for its approach to Catholic education in Australia. He calls the government’s stance infinitely worse than Protestant treatment and urges a change in policy ahead of Cardinal MacRory’s departure. The speaker notes prior restraint but insists the situation is deplorable and unacceptable.
A sixty mile an hour north wind drove the sailing vessel Dnneph Conrad onto rocks near Brookland shore. Two passengers and two crew were rescued. two crew remained aboard awaiting Alter Villiers ashore. The ship sprang a leak and was dragged onto the rocks though water was shallow. Five members of the crew are missing.
In a disputed move, the Aunteatian Catholic group argues government taxes should fund only subsidized public schools. Juminatu claims Catholics paid their share yet face pressure to support non subsidized schools, sparking debate over education funding and parental choice.
A coastal steamer with 120 passengers including Brown University and Harvard students was rammed by a freighter in the East River off the city shores and sank almost immediately. Most passengers are believed rescued though some may have drowned.
The Minister for Health Mr W M Hughes announced that an agreement had been reached between the maritime unions the Navigator Department and ship owners over the wireless equipment to be installed on vessels not yet equipped. Some vessels will require fully certificated wireless operators others automatic equipment.
A statement attributed to Cardinal Macrory argues Catholics contribute to education during state funding cuts. He notes Protestant governments in Northern Ireland financed schooling while Catholics bore costs for buildings and teachers, urging equality yet highlighting tensions between church and state.
A deadly fire in a Crown Heights Brooklyn tenement tonight killed two firemen and left at least 40 people injured. The blaze worsened as a staircase collapsed, throwing rescuers into the wreckage.
Two armed bandits held up Freder ick Saville at his Earlwood butcher shop this afternoon and robbed him of £3 10. The assistant George Beers chased the thieves on his bicycle, warned them at home, and Beers followed them toward Wall Creek. Saville escaped injury, though he faced two guns and heard the threat We mean business.
Heavy rain stopped play after just over two hours in the Shield match between Queer and New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Pingleton reached 108 in 304 minutes with seven fours before perishing to Oxenfern. Chipperfield and Kippax added steadier contributions as McGilvray and O’Connor adjusted, lunch score four for 214 before rain forced a halt.
A wireless message says a strong earthquake struck Hawaii, shaking the island. No damage is reported. The unusual blast of tremors reaches across the island and authorities confirm no injuries or structural harm.
Fire station at Mullbourne was destroyed by a blaze that swept through the building. The alarm sounded, felled by heat and sparks, as fire crews battled the flames with water and equipment. Despite efforts, the station suffered heavy damage while surrounding wickets and innings were disrupted by the incident.
A Daily Telegraph political writer claims Britain and the Irish Free State sealed a major trade accord. The Free State would buy all its coal from Britain while Britain would boost Irish imports, notably Irish cattle, and Britain would gain about 1.1 million pounds in coal sales annually. Negotiators included J Thomas, Robert Runicman, Major Elliott, and Dulanty the High Commissioner. The plan entails the Free State spending extra over current levels, with Britain matching by increasing cattle imports. The Financial News notes the deal may not be publicly announced and involves broader discussions with Dominions on meat exports.
Defective permanent way is cited as the cause for the derailment of a mixed train from Parkes to Forbes last Friday and the derailment of a freight train on Monday on the North Coast line. Officials note more North Coast derailments occur than on any other New South Wales line.
Police with black trackers searched the In Meadows area at dawn for the killer of 6 year old Ethel Belshaw. The victim appeared assaulted with facial and body marks, a stocking tied near her neck possibly as a blindfold, and signs she was dragged through scrub. Suspects include a commune resident in the vicinity.
London reports a startling will mystery as Major James Archibald Morrison of the Grenadier Guards is alleged to have left only five thousand pounds rather than the two million once estimated. The testator's uncle reportedly left a two million legacy in 1011, altering the fortune narrative and sparking suspense.
In New York on a chilling New Year, a heavy death roll unfolds as a deadly wave sweeps the northern United States. Automobiles account for over sixty casualties amid widespread peril and harsh winter conditions.
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