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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 13, 1934

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Paris Chasm Deputies Riots Shake Chamber of Deputies

Paris saw seven hundred rioters arrested as crowds clashed with police trying to storm the Chamber during debate on the Stavisky scandal. Dozens were injured, with police using water hoses and guards posted as tumult spread through Boulevard St Ger and surrounding streets.

Paris Chas Ara Tor Damour M. Chiappe Pallog Napoleon Stavisky Boulevard St. Ger‘main Chazber Ras Fall Cafenna Chamber Quanta Diedromen Morty Dorma Bruvinks Ieneal Minnie

France Restores Trade Quotas With Britain

Paris says France will restore within the full British quota for various United Kingdom products but exclude Australian goods. The move aims to gain concessions from Australia, given Commonwealth tariffs are higher than Britain’s.

Paris Tiwan France United ‘Kingdom Britain Australia

Seaplane Flight Completes Longest Formation Hop

Six American planes landed at Pearl Harbor after a 2400 mile nonstop flight from San Francisco in 24 hours 88 minutes. The feat marks the longest formation hop to date and tops Sir Charles Kingaford Smith's prior record.

Honolulu Pearl Harbour Naval Base Pan San Francisco Here Charles Kingaford Smith

Demands on King Accused Remanded at Old Bailey

A garbled report from London describes Gordon Gas Madden facing charges of demanding money by menace and his remand to January. The piece references amendments, witnesses, and a debate on government obligations to the United States, with Johnson of Duke of Clarence noted in context.

London Gordon Gas Madden Cna Ashington Tlamevic Justice Charten Benate Hadden Charice Haddon House Johnson Duke of Clarence California Charles The United Tie Bil Arenes

British bid for centenary race with 200 mph plane

The London Melbourne centenary race is not a done deal for American competitors. The De Havilland Research Board has studied a two person aircraft with a combined airframe and power unit, a pusher design, aiming for speeds under 200 miles per hour and range around 3000 miles. Estimated cost is £5000. Aviator Jimmy Mollison and wife Amy Mullison have entered the race and plan to use one of these machines.

London Ti Lw de Haviland Research Board Jimmy Mollison Nie Amy Mullison

Purge Expels 300000 Communist Party Members

Moscow reports a large purge within the Communist Party resulting in the expulsion of about 300000 members and probationers. The drive targets grain belt regions including Ukraine and Eastern Siberia.

Moscow Bibaria

Textile strike talks held at Dartinghurst Court House

At Dartinghurst Court House a compulsory conference on the textile dispute was held to discuss settlement proposals from deputy Industrial Registrar H. W. M. Tarrant. Employers A. T. Wilkinson and G. H. Russ, and employees G. Bykes and Spencer Watson attended, with Robert Vicars and P. W. Hughes present. Proceedings aimed to show progress toward settlement and the terms are not yet public.

Sydney Dartinghurst Court House H. W. M. Tarrant Maccetey de Se Ae Sonferencs Robert Vicars P. W. Hughes A. T. Wilkinson G.H. Russall

Trade treaty prospects brighten in Melbourne remarks

Melbourne Friday reports Minister for Commerce Mr Stewart stating discussions with European consuls show strong prospects for trade agreements. He expects final arrangements soon, with likely deals in France Belgium Italy and China.

Melbourne Stewart Ttia France Belgium Italy China

New Ferment in Austria Triggers War Measures in Vienna

Vienna reports war without quarter declared by Chancellor Dolfuss. Heimwehr Defence Corps to patrol the city with revolvers and bayonets. Militia linked to Prince Starhenberg and Austrian fascists gain detainment powers. Labor camp closures heighten suspicion of treason and exodus to Hungary. Rumors of 2000 Nam Legionaries crossing into Germany are unconfirmed.

Vienna Dolfuss Heimwehr Defence Corps Paiia Prince Starhenberg Maxis Triasan Given Wea Hungary Lobau Denube Nam Germany Kasteln Gre

Employers oppose general strike threat after textile award

The New South Wales Textile Manufacturers' Association stated after a Chamber of Manufacturers meeting that employers deplore any talk of a general strike and fear employee support. They will resist unlawful efforts to upset the award, which followed a thorough industry investigation by the court.

Sydney Thebsis New South Wales Textile Manufacturers’ ‘Association Chamber of Manufacturers

Narrow Escapes at Bondi Channel

Five men and four women narrowly escaped drowning at Bondi when caught in a deep channel sixty yards from the beach. The incident occurred on a Thursday as rescue efforts followed. In Sydney markets wool prices rose slightly this week with mixed reports on stock exchanges noted alongside the perilous sea event.

Sydney Wriday Bondi New York Bidney Stock Exchange Tae Eae Ake Aolier

Man Sifts for 6000 Sovereigns in Ballarat Tale

In Melbourne Fridi reports the Ballarat council found 600 sovereigns buried by a father near Mt Piasaant swimming pool. The unusual discovery prompts questions about origin and fate of the coins and the local authorities’ next steps.

Melbourne Ballarat Council Mt. Piasaant Swinming Pool

Protest Sought Against British Action in Australia

The New South Wales Gragiord Association committee urged the Prime Minister to intensify protests to the Westminster government against restricting colonial imports. They warned Britain could face a loss of Dominion purchases and potential retaliation if such restrictions continued, signaling broad concern over Britain’s trade policy toward Australia and Dominion exports.

Sydney Sraditive Committee Gragiord Auociation of New South Tawen Walker Walker

Franco-Russian Trade Agreement Signed in Paris

The Franco-Russian trade pact guarantees favorable treatment for Runslex imports and outlines Russian purchases totaling 18,000,000 of Presch Foods annually. It also establishes Russian commercial representation in France.

Paris France

Foreign gold hoarded in London in 1938

The Daily Telegraph reports foreigners hid large gold hoards in London in 1938 as Britain's imports exceeded exports by about £205 million. About £100 million was held for the Bank of England, while the rest remained in private hands, prompting fear among foreigners that a new government policy might force sales.

London Telewrayh Minton Britain Bank For England Sy Foretaners

Turkey Plans Five Year Economic Drive

Sydney reports protests against ministerial actions by local officials and council interference sparked by a five year plan. Leaders argue the move risks independence and destabilizing political norms while arguing for repeal of powers granted to the ministry. Members claim wool price rises and textile costs threaten economic stability and living standards.

Sydney Priday Sirome Ankstown Katoomba Mideter Ja Hankstows Les Gangarnay Powee Firth Atrathaeld Intanbul Thureday Gydnet Kpooner Borat Wulta Pim Incocien Peper

Denial of Butchery Purchase by Federal Capital Butcher Co

The Federal Capital Butcher ing Co Ltd denied it had bought Swan Brothers business and said it already operates shops at City Kingston and Manuka shopping centres. Swan Brothers confirmed negotiations were completed for the sale of their business effective from the end of January.

Federal Capital Butchering Co. Ltd Swan Broa City Kingston Manuka Swan Brothers

TASMAN FLIGHT SMITH TO LEAVE THIS MORNING

Smith departs this morning on a Tasman flight routing via Richmond in the afternoon, with plans to reach Kap after New Plymouth. Meteorologist Mares reports favorable conditions expected along most of the route, though coastal New Zealand weather may be unsettled and cloudy. Captain Taylor slated to lead, with expected four hour range and possible delays.

Sydney Charles Kingufard Smith Richmond Kap New Plymouth New Zealand Btale Mares PG. Taylor Cte

Water flood devastates Mendoza province in Argentina

A massive wall of water 135 feet deep due to melted snows swept through the Mendoza River valley causing widespread destruction. Dozens are feared dead and many bodies have been recovered with many more still missing as rescuers search the Anase Valley for survivors.

Mendoza Anase

Dash by Plane Perth to Sydney Ends in Melbourne

W A Mack, senior porter, left Perth for Sydney then continued to South Australia. He reached Kimba before dawn, then flew to Mildura piloted by Captain Miller. After refueling they proceeded to May, took on more petrol, and arrived in Gyd before night. Mackay’s condition remained unchanged.

Sydney My. W Mins Mackay

Air Services Contract in merger spat shocks aviation pages

In 1954 London reports a tense aviation dispute over a potential merger affecting air routes to Australia. The piece notes heightened tensions during discussions, with officials warning any agreement could reshape the Australian air mail corridor and services.

London Esevedapenenia Sela Air

Floods Hit Bega Districts With Heavy Losses

AYONDY and Vriday report the floods in the Bega district caused heavy losses. Secretary AL PL Orman says the floods arrived during the district's peak farming period. Farmers describe the sudden rise of water and damage far exceeding 1918 floods, with towns like Jollut and Boge markedly affected and repairs expected to take months.

Ayondy Vriday AL PL Orman Department of Agricultur Boge Orman

English Migrants Eager to Leave Victoria

About 20 immigrants plan to leave Melbourne soon for England after receiving government demination and hoping to secure passage. One migrant said he would rather be in England than stay in Victoria, expressing longing to depart and return home.

Melbourne Kangre England Ndt Amon Trlonda

Six Killed in Tripolt Air Crash

Six people die in a Tripoli air disaster as survivors report a dramatic crash. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.

Tripolt

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