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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1934

Page

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Prince George to Visit Australia for Centenary Tour

News from Melbourne reports Prince George, youngest son of the King, will visit Australia at year end for the Melbourne Centenary celebrations. He will travel on a British warship, spend three months across all States, and return on an Australian cruiser if possible, enhancing Australia Motherland ties.

Melbourne Prince George Australia Commonwealth Hm.a.s Canberra HMAS Hoyall Tha Raye Nery Mr. Lyons George Sota Royal Highowns de Carr Tome

Cuban Chaos Takes Office in Confusion

Cuban chaos described as another revolution with unpredictable shifts in power and leadership. The report notes confusion within government circles and street-level upheaval across major cities as factions vie for control and foreign observers monitor the rapidly changing scene.

French air disaster leaves ten dead in liner crash

Ten persons died when a French Emerald liner bound from Saigon crashed in flames at Corbigny. The crew included seven passengers a mechanic and a wireless operator. Reports compare the event to a recent aviation disaster as editors note the chaotic day at the Presidential Palace in Havana where Carlos Havin, a 30 year old agriculture secretary, accepted the Cubs presidency.

Havana Carlos Havin Agriculture Cubs

Coronation coverage and a confusing March report

A garbled OCR items fragment mentions Manchukuo and a coronation, plus a March date, with scattered references to a detective, a plane rammed, lanes, and Washington. The text is incoherent but hints at international events and a possible accident or incident involving gold and wartime concerns.

Khistan America

Price of Gold Lifted

The Emerald collided with a high tension cable and an electric pylon during a snow storm while attempting a forced landing. This marks the fourth aeroplane wrecked on pylons and similar aerial erections within a month, amid unclear details and damaged text from the warfront reporting.

Emden Bell Echoes in Court Case Finding

A court case references the Emden Ball incident with peripheral notes on an online arena. The document mentions Chartan Elaine Caer and a figure described as a Byzantine alias.

Textile strike widens as 60 more workers walk out

In Marrickville the worsted section of John Vicars and Co. Ltd. saw over sixty additional employees join the walkout after a lunchtime speech by Textile Workers Union representatives. Pickets remained at sites as unions push for a settlement while employers seek an end to the unrest.

Sydney John Vicars and Co. Ltd Marrickville Textile Workers’ Union Parramatta Robert Vicare Ito Indy Oars Mark Ald Emi

India Earthquake Packs Calcutta and Towns with Destruction

Severe tremors rocked India for eight minutes causing extensive property damage and many deaths. Public buildings cracked across cities including Calcutta and Bihar as residents fled in panic. Debris buried workshops and homes, with casualties reported.

Calcutta India Bihar Reil

New Guinea Air Service Offers Rejected by Government

The Federal Government has received two private proposals for New Guinea air service but rejected both while preferring official government dates. A disruption Tueday night noted by Father O Leary followed an earthquake in the Himalayas recorded at Riverview Observatory.

New Guinea Father O'Leary Anj Riverview Observatory Himalayas

Melbourne Section Adopts Tribunal Referral on Dispute

Melbourne section votes to refer disputes over recent awards to the proper tribunal. An amendment allowing strikes as a means to settlement was ruled out of order.

Melbourne Atami

German Debts Firm Stand With Creditors

A British threat may complicate relations with the Dominions as Germany holds firm on debt payments. Countermeasures address imports from the Dominions, signaling a tense balance of payments policy affected by creditor pressure.

Commonwealth plans ministerial review of social services in Melbourne

A ministerial conference in Melbourne on February 1 will review all social services administered by the Commonwealth. A method to illuminate pension overlaps will be devised. Cabinet sub-committee and Panel members oversee the process with a goal to identify wrongfully paid pensions and streamline payments, including war, old-age, and repatriation pensions, with a central office planned for all pension payments.

Melbourne Commonwealth Mr. Marr Re. Casey Pausiovera

Population Japan Rate of Increase Blamed for Territory Plans

Japan faces territorial ambitions amid rising population pressure as officials warn growth fuels claims to adjacent lands. Analysts cite demographic strain and economic needs driving policy shifts, with observers noting potential border redrawing influenced by productive capacity and regional influence.

Devaluation Plan Moves Dollar Value Toward 50 to 60 Cents

President Roosevelt proposes a 40 percent cut in gold content, seeking to fix the dollar between 50 and 60 cents with a broader rationalization of U S gold reserves. He frames it as a step to stabilize prices and monetary policy amid world uncertainty, while awaiting international actions.

Washington Congress Roosevelt United States Jon Natutory London Joshua Stamp Dolla Rooss- Jacomomist Bankvelt England Faim Ts Asia Taegan Federal Reserve Bank America

British Action To Defend Home Markets Cabinet Review Position

British cabinet to review stance on defending home markets amid rising external pressures. Officials signal continued protection of domestic industries and potential policy shifts subject to economic assessments and political considerations.

League Sets Plan to Address Saar Question

A league group plans to discuss the Saar issue with Germany in focus. Officials indicate formal talks will name Germany as a participant in the agenda.

SAAR Germany

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