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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 11, 1937

Page

4

London Mobibition Building and 20000-seat arena

The project at Mafl e Court in London advances toward a massive structure named The Goo Incorporates. It will house 20000 seats and a 200 by 100 foot arena with 2,000,000 gallon capacity. Construction faced tunneling and railway- track enclosure challenges delaying progress.

Mobibition Mafl'e Court London Whem Om I Industries Europe Chara Sentin

Worlds smallest engine shown at Empire Exhibition

J M Owing of Kenya planned to exhibit a tiny steam engine described as a threesyinder double acting piston valve reversing gear model. It measures a fraction of an inch with a 64th inch bore and 1/64 inch stroke and contains about 200 parts. Exhibition authorities balked at viewing it.

Sapetown J. M. Owing Kenya Ewing

Ambiguous Volunteering Policy Reflects On War Efforts

Fragmentary text describes volunteer plans and international relations involving Italy Spain Madrid and republics. Mentions 48 hours, accusations of unequal power, and a conflict between communists and others. Notes a government stance and a foreign policy sample to avert world war.

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Readers' Views English Visit Readers' Views English Visit

A fragmented reader letter argues about a cricket team and changes, praising or criticizing opinions on nonpotation and service. The piece references a discussion in Thursday’s issue and mentions figures like Stitt and Sock as part of the reader’s commentary.

Moscow Quake Destroys Houses

A strong earthquake hit Moscow causing extensive damage to homes. Local authorities report collapsed structures and displaced residents, with emergency crews deployed to assess the affected areas and provide assistance.

Tharwa Residents Form District Progress Association

Tharwa and District residents at a public meeting resolved to form a Progress Association to unite local voices on matters needing government attention. The group aims to challenge road closures, defend the old Tharwa Road, and press for immediate road and bridge works and a parish church access, with a deputation planned to the Minister for the Interior.

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Roosevelt outlines budget deficits and debt forecast

President Roosevelt discusses the 1937 38 budget with a projected deficit of about 7.6 billion dollars and a public debt near 5.038 billion. Expenditures include 1 337 000 000 for relief, 700 000 000 for defense, 877 000 000 for social security, and 407 000 000 for public works, with debt rising by 1 248 000 000 since 1935 36.

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Radio beacon interruption at Darwin mast move

The Minister for Defence said the temporary interruption to the dress Non-fiding service at Darwin was due to moving the mast to another position on the original site. The change enables immediate resumption of aircraft flying between Darwin and Koepang as work to complete renalt teach continues.

Archdale Purhbill Darwin Koepang Ba Nak Praaut Han Esac Sania Ail Alrereft

18 Persons Injured in Strike Riot

Secluded details report 18 persons injured in a Saturday strike riot. Enem a Pen saw chaos as crowds clashed with bricks and debris flying. Police arrested several individuals amid the disturbance and melee.

Gold Passes 35 in Existence for Australian Officials

The article notes 35 Gold Passes valued at £160 a year for Australian officials including the High Commissioner in London and former Parliament members. Passes are granted after three years of service or 28 years in the Commonwealth or State governments. Private members of the present Parliament with passes include former Prime Minister James Scullin.

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