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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 08, 1935

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Liner Ashore on Florida Coast Rescue Ends in Death

A passenger died during a rescue after the liner Havens ran aground on the Manzanilla reef off the Florida coast. The crew of 126 faced a prolonged effort as six lifeboats and cutters stood by amid a gale while rescuers evacuated passengers and remaining crew. Captain A W Paterson and others remained aboard Tavana as salvage operations awaited safer conditions, with the wreck's fate pending official communication.

New York Hunday Joe Word Havens Sa Prayer Manzanilla Reef Ryitty Boro Ajeet Inchid A.W. Paterson Mur Pete Aura Arccan Wrick Waa Orient Cassie Jerey Corrie Seoul

TYFLE MATCHES MENZEL IN BEST FORM MELBOURNE

Australian tennis notes report a balanced day with no major shocks as Bromwich, a rising New South Wales junior, defeats a seasoned rival. Results feature Crawford and Perry advancing, Mins Dearman tested by Greensiaster, and Westmott taking a five-set win. The NSW duo Thelma Coyne and Mia Round pair for the women’s doubles show promise.

Melbourne New New Wales Bromwich Boon Billiaan Crawford Perry Strawat Tonkin Malcolm South White Meffrath Mainz Mins Dearman Mia. Westmott New South Wales Mian Thelma Coyne Mia Round Moly Macol

Perry declines to talk at Melbourne event

Melbourne report states champion tennis star Fred Perry refused to discuss the proposed talk or public appearance. He indicated no plans to attend or comment further, leaving organizers awaiting a definite statement on his participation.

Melbourne Fred Perry Deelaton

Rome Agreement Complete Accord in Venice Palace Talks

The French Minister for Foreign Affairs Laval and Signor Mussolini are reported to have reached a complete agreement with Rome. The Daily Telegraph notes the essential feature is a coming together of France and Italy after a period apart. The agreement is expected to be continued at the Venice Palace tomorrow afternoon with a joint recommendation to neighboring successors.

Rome Laminia Laval Signor Musiat Daily Telegraph France Raly Venice

Nazi Horrors Related by Egon Kisch

Sydney audience hears Egon Kisch recount Nazi terror in Germany. He details arrests after burning of the German Parliament, torture and executions, and thousands still in concentration camps. He says many prisoners were killed and others brutalized, urging awareness in Australia.

Sydney Kisch Germany Nasis Borinnia Ope

Golden Mile All Mines Idle in Prolonged Dispute

A general stoppage of work halted mining on the Golden Mile as the Boulder AWU branch instructed workers not to resume until the owners and miners agreed to continue the 44‑hour week rather than alternating 40 and 48 hour patterns. The action centers the dispute over weekly hours and wage concessions.

Kalgoorlie Golden Mile Boulder AWU

Fire rescue through window saves crippled man

Keith Adams, walking on Basmett Street Penahural, found Arthur Birch trapped in his bedroom as flames blocked the exit. Alderman Blader fought fumes to carry Birch to safety, then returned to assist others. Fire caused considerable damage before staff restrained the blaze.

Sydney Keith Adams Basmett Street Penahural Arthur Birch Alderman Blader Birch Varinus Poluta

Urgent Mission Rumors Stir London Flight for Lyons

Rumors circulate in political circles that Prime Minister Lyons will travel to England late February to advocate Australia’s position on meat restrictions before Britain. Reports mention a proposed conference on frontier issues, nonintervention, and a Franco Italian pact.

Sydney Lyone England

Colonial Talks in London End With Late Night Compromise

London dispatch reports Ed Bully Telegraph’s Rome exit respondent says after vain morning efforts two statesmen Signore Musaotini and M Laval reached a dramatic agreement after midnight following a dinner. They were closeted two hours and a compromise was found. Tunisian question details to be settled by Monday evening once protocol is initiated.

London Rome

New Year Wool Sales Open Strong Amid Global Bidding

Under strong competition from Continental, Japanese, and Yorkshire buyers, the 1935 wool sale opened above December rates across most lines. German and French participants joined lively bidding for Riverina fleece and merino lots, with Yorkshire firms securing many suitable wools for choir use as markets reflect robust demand and optimism for the season.

Sydney Continental Yorkshire Riverina Gremy Merino Yars Masitesta Japan France Tallinn H. Sanks Yasn Ewes Boggets Wathere Tad Joho Kermode Walch Wethers Ence Battier Singleton Wathera Hoggils Kenneth Ball Bingleton J. Frost Barraba Droken

South Africa Japan Germany Wool Trade Pact Reported

Tokyo reports a signed agreement effective immediately where Germany will buy 2,400,000 pounds of South African wool by May 30 and South Africa will purchase German goods of equivalent value by September 30. The measure sparks Japanese German trade competition in South Africa and may influence cotton and other sectors.

Tokio Cape ‘Twa Foreign Office Germany South Africa Atsmus

Air Defence Plans Signal New Planes for Australia

Sydney reports new air defence plans for Australia include added air bases at Bargo and Darwin and 46 more Demons to be built or delivered. Dole worker Chaimes Lucas and laborer Richard Evans face charges for wounding Constable Arthurton after a shooting at Bargo. Government orders 24 amphibian planes and an expansion to coastal defenses.

Sydney Chaimes Lucas Dole John Arthurton Bargo Richard Mason Evans Melbourne Wiliam Francia Bourkedey Australis Sharev Arthurson Darwin Maurice Hankey New Eastle Perth Commonwealth

Fall From Window In Redfern Hotel Injures Mrs Beaman

Mrs Elisabeth Beaman, 4, fell from a fifth floor window at a Redfern hotel today. She was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in a critical condition with a fracture to the right leg and a compound fracture to the left. Police are investigating how the incident occurred.

Bydney Mondag Elisabeth Beaman Redfern Royal Prince Alfred Floapilal

ANZAC Day Free Rail Fares For Diggers

The government intends to grant free rail travel to every war veteran in New South Wales on April 25 to join Anzac Day celebrations in Sydney. If fully utilized, about 50,000 veterans nationwide in country districts could make the journey. Special rains may be needed.

Sydney Mancday Hitate RSW Apa

Saar Plebiscite Amid Stormy Demonstrations

Amid heavy rain and snow on Sunday in Saarbrucken thousands attended rival demonstrations by the Naal Front and the United Front. The Naal Front urged a pro German vote at Wackenberg, while the United Front gathered at the Kieferhames stadium. Weather dampened enthusiasm as supporters marched and chanted, with estimates of 100,000 Hitler Flower supporters contrasted by United Front turnout. The crowd anticipated a prophesied majority for Germany and dispersed as events wound down.

Saarbrucken Thomnande Naal Front United Front Inter Germany Naal Fromt Wackenberg Kieferhames Hitler Tlower MLN Thay Masie Umbedtan

June murder probe after plebiscite linked to Schleicher

Investigations into the alleged murder and disappearance of General von Schleicher and his wife in Berlin on June 30 are to be opened after the Seat plebiscite. Hitler reportedly urged generals to delay inquiry until after the plebiscite. the army agreed, pleasing military circles.

Berlin von Schleicher Raichewehr Viata Adolf Hitler

New Zealand Wool Sale Opens in Welington Market

Wool sale opened Monday in Welington with firmer prices than December auctions. Buyers and sellers reported steady demand as bale strength improved and market activity increased.

Welington Can. Vales Javela

Baby Burn Death Inquest Held Over Tragic Fire

A fragmentary report notes an inquest into the death of a three month old infant in a fire. Witnesses named Lew Alexander Blok and Lancelot Gurton spoke as details remain unclear due to damaged text.

Sydney Aid Duby Lew Alexander Blok Lancelot Gurton

Rural Aid to Diggers Policy Ambiguity

The Federal Government replied to a Returned Soldiers League resolution promising to announce a due announceable policy on nonviolence to rural allotments. It stated that over 612,000,000 has already been allotted toward liabilities for state governments and ATE members on the land.

Sydney Returned Soldlers League ATE

Film Industry Code Drafted by Actors

A Hollywood committee of motion picture actors led by Robert Montgomery and Ralph Morgan drafted a code to police fair practice. The report attacks producers for pay practice, claims actors are paid little of industry income, and notes executives earn salaries from 190,000 to 600,000 dollars annually while actors bear risk when films fail.

Hollywood Robert Montgomery Ralph Morgan Alco Ambering Wenital Pntenat

Radio on ships regulations to be made

After talks between Federal Health Minister Mr Hughes and shipowners, owners agree to the radio equipment type for coastal vessels but oppose compulsory equipment. Government will issue regulations, likely no exemptions for weapons, distress signals to be automatic for signaling.

SYDNY Hughes

Last toast to war time mates in Melbourne note

Captain Jervey Taylor of the Royal Australian Air Force, son of Sir Robert and Lady Taylor, died from injuries at his home in Malvern. He realized he had only hours to live and sent a final message to his war time mates, Hal, who died shortly after.

Melbourne Jervey Taylor TAF Robert Lady Tay- England Malvern Taylor Hal

Stock Exchange Opens Strong After Holiday Reopen

The market opened with brisk activity as the stock exchange resumed trading after the CBrintman holidays. Investors reacted to a firmer bias and buying interest, lifting early prices and setting a positive tone for the session.

Miners' Official Hurt in Coal Pit Fall

Alderman Shakespeare, a miners' representative, was seriously injured when earth fell in Creanook No 2 colliery. He was taken to hospital with probable fracture of the right day and other injuries. The northern miners were represented at Mey Day celebrations in Humsith.

Ceasnock Alderman Shakespeare Creanook No N Northern Humsith

Unclear text fragment on historical events and figures

Fragmentary OCR text mentions anti Hitler activities, electricity delays, and leaders like Herr Braun. Wording is garbled. no clear events, dates, or entities can be reliably identified from the readable portions.

Waterloo melee arrests at Waterton court

Three men were charged in connection with a Waterton melee on March 12. Defendants Albert Weight, 30, Sonn, Alfred, and another man faced charges as the case moves through Tern Court.

Ydrey Monde Albert Weight Sonn Alfred

Price Rise Hits Sydney Bakers Amid State Action

Master bakers across the Sydney metropolitan area raised wholesale bread prices on Wednesday as an official price cap set the maximum. Retailers began selling at a new higher loaf price while some stores kept cheaper options available. A general meeting will decide further actions. price increases followed similar moves in several country towns.

Sydney Aude Urbce Sry Stevens

Victorian bakers justified price increase in tax justification

Treasury officials defend bakery price rise stating the increase compensates bakers for federal tax. Chief Secretary McFarland cites figures supporting the claim that the adjustment offsets tax burdens.

Melbourne Treasury Chie McFar- Tar

Bread price protests echo in baking industry rows

Attack on Premier J Gough sparks accusations of interference with business. The Bakeries union leader claims Stevens failed to use facts from the baking industry and warns that potential concessions under the Day Baking Act could have averted months of trouble. A fourpence rise is blamed for hardship on families while farm government funds reach four million pounds. Turagi of the Master Bakers Association rebuts the notion that bread price increases are unjustified and notes that production costs in other states rival New South Wales.

Sydney J. Gough Baking Industry Aasoch Lom Actiona Custiona Miarkin Stevens Gough Zid & Waek Commonwealth Turagi Master Bakers Association New South Walon

Committee setup to fix bread price under Flour Requisition Act

A government committee under the Flour Requisition Act, comprising M Eswin, R Chapman, S R Kerver, AT Treble, PJ Duneworth, J D Lay, and others, will inquire into the maximum bread price. It can adjust prices with facility conditions and demand books or accounts. a proclamation fixing bread price will be issued tomorrow night or Wednesday morning.

Meswin R. Chapman The Treasury R. Kerver Btalistician Treble Welles PJ. Duneworth J.D Lay Tosmeeryoft

Archbishop Head First Visit to Capital Services

The Anglican Archbishop of Methodine Dr F W Head will travel to Canberra January 20 for Holy Communion at St John s Bog lend. He will attend morning services, join a gathering at Bessdon Hall after the evening service, and is expected to be received by government officials at Government House.

Anglican Architacop of Methodine F. W. Head Canberra Mt. John's Boglend Tome Oesaston

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