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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 20, 1934

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Entry of 30 Prince George expected for big air race

London official Perrin of the Royal Aero Club forecasts a four day London to Melbourne air race. He notes most competitors will bid their best by day and night with compulsory checking. The event, tied to Australian misit, gathers entries from Bagdad Calcutta and New Zealand.

BIG King New Zealand London Perrin Royal Aero Club Ely Bagdad Calcutta

Faster Air Mail Services New British Scheme Aims 200 MPH

A Morning Poet report notes a Cabinet committee studying a broad air development plan to speed mail and develop intercommunication links with routes to Australia and Canada. The piece says current aircraft suit passengers better than mail and forecasts air mail speeds at 200 miles per hour soon.

London Cabirnet Eng Australia Canada United States

Stormy Scenes In French Senate Over Stavisky Scandal

Stormy Senate debate in Paris ends with a suspension after a heated clash among deputies sparked by the Stavisky affair. M Ban Hot denounces the government while M Bonnaure is pressed for arrest. I Demonste arrives after a brawl to seek calm as a potential duel is discussed. Government wins confidence 207 to 68 as Premier Chau tempa defends foreign policy emphasizing Franco British unity for world peace.

Paris Thuredey Stavisky Senate M. Ban- Hot M. Bonnaure Accusaa mi M. Demonsio M. Henriot I. Demonste Han- Tiot Benate A. Chau‘tempa Ned

Tasmania finances inquiry on tariffs and treasury costs

The Tasmanian inquiry led by Mr P Coleman concluded that Tasmania faces special disabilities through tariffs and tariff costs. The committee noted maintenance and costs of the Australian Mercantile Marine, with figures suggesting annual expenses and survey costs.

P. Coleman Tasmania Cm Australian Mercantile Marine

Cuban Hope Rises as Mendella Named Cuba's Third President

Havana crowds gathered near the Presidential Palace as Sigait Mendella was proclaimed Cuba's third president in 60 hours. Observers say Mendella, praised for honesty and patriotism, is best suited to restore economic and political stability amid earlier violence.

Havana Sigait Mendaus Cuba Senor Mendella

Three Missing In Derwent Fires In Park District

Three persons were reported missing after two fires in the Derwent area near the park district. Herbet Bowden, a middle aged man, was seesawing between danger as flames approached his home. J Farrow, whose residence was destroyed, and his wife and child endured an exciting escape as the inferno spread through Eisnedats street and nearby areas.

Rysn N ‘Park District Herbert Bowden Mam Eisnedats three _ares Gevers J. Farrow Bia

Lost in gale eleven drowned aboard Amsterdam

Report from Thursday describes the Amsterdam crew and officers of the steamer Oakford as they faced heavy weather. A Dutch lifeboat reached the vessel, but the crew refused rescue. Prolonged bad conditions led to the ship's abandonment and boat attempts ending unsuccessfully.

Amsterdam Oakford Om & Vandbank Viishorat Wey Ull Daly Veesal Vermal Ted

Byrd Arrives At Little America Base In Antarctica

Fragmentary report notes Admiral Byrd and ship Jacob Ruppert reaching Little America near Montrital. mentioned are reoccupying the old camp, erecting wireless towers, and establishing a camp during the Antarctic expedition.

Byrd Little America Base Montrital Mear Gapyright Jacob Ruppert Little the Antarctic Circle America Suill

Sterilisation Report Urges Legalisation in Britain

A British report published in London urges legalising voluntary sterilisation for those deemed socially unfit. The unanimous committee recommends extending the policy beyond mental defectives to include persons with grave disabilities and certain sexual disorders, with ministerial authorisation and two doctors’ reports required.

London Theental Taxilie

Remarkable salvage project linked to Egypt treasure search

A Daily Telegraph report notes a forthcoming salvage venture tied to wartime finds, promising a greater marine enterprise than the Egypt treasure effort. The summary references various coded terms and unclear names, suggesting a complex operation with wartime artifacts and secured goods.

London Egypt Daily Telegraph

Textile Strike Strikers Return As Sydney Mills Work Resumes

In Sydney on a Friday report says many striking weavers resumed work across metropolitan mills including Parramatta Marrickville and D and W Mur Mil. About 200 union members met to discuss developments, plan future action and urge solidarity and moral and material support while a Minority Movement letter urged coordinated picketing and strong backing for strikers.

Sydney Dtay Woollen Teetter Jensary Tsttan Soa Lal Unl van Basta Muarried

Hapsburg Return Favored by Daily Express Forecast

London report notes the Daily Express predicts Austria will restore the Hapsburg Monarchy by year end to avert Hitlerism. Vienna dispatch reports police arrest 940 people including Count Alberti of Heimwehr in Lower Austria, to be tried for conspiracy. Dolfuss announces plan to restore order with force, ending the Austro German peace effort.

London Daily Express Austria Hapsburg Vienna Count Alberti Heimwehr Lower Austria Dr. Dolfuss Coe

Nazi Outrages During Italian Visit Shock City

Violence greets an Italian visit as flags and swastikas appear while protests fail to halt Signor ovich’s progress from the station. An awry incident disrupts Bimieh’s hotel district as lights go out and workers report chaotic scenes. The episode sparks international concerns and ties to Austria’s independence disputes.

Jesre Sicompa Bimieh Delfin Ey Cadeioneel Austria Europe Attady Siway

Australian cricket tour team to be announced in Sydney meeting

The Board of Control will finalize arrangements for the English cricket tour at a Sydney meeting on January 31. The squad to visit England will be announced at that time.

Sydney England Board of Control Sydny

Wheat store collapses in gale at Hull warehouse

London report says a gale caused a collapse at a Hull wheat store with nine workmen admitted to hospital in serious condition. The disaster left a vast cloud of dust and debris as rescuers searched amid twisted timber and collapsed walls.

Hull London Warehouse Act and Co Wist Hall

Uncertain Fragment Affects Japanese Chilean Conditions

Fragmentary OCR note mentions aim and conditions but lacks clear facts. It references Japan and Chile in a disjointed phrase and includes stray terms that do not form a coherent report. No verifiable events, dates, or named entities present for a concise summary.

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