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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 22, 1934

Page

1

Prince George on Tour Leaves For South Africa

Prince George sails from England on a royal tour that will visit South Africa and later Australia. The Daily Mail says the trip marks his first official Dominion voyage and signals revived ties with the British Empire. He greeted well wishers aboard the cruiser and dined with passengers as the ship braved rough seas.

London Prince George Zealand Mai Bebers Australia Australi Nia Multe Prince Georg Pamsngers Tm

Labour and King Question Put to Sir Stafford Cripps

Sir Stafford Cripps, speaking in Bristol, argued during a transitional peacetime phase the Labour Party should avoid debating a constitutional monarchy. He favored keeping monarchy over a political president and said £480,000 annually for the Crown is negligible and could be adjusted in time.

London Labour Party Stafford Cripps Bristol Tere Ir Stafford Cripps

Crash in France delays solo flight attempt to Boulogne

A faulty report describes Mohan Singh crashing during a flight toward Boulogne from Croydon in France. He survived with injuries, while details about the aircraft and exact route remain unclear amid scrambled wording.

Gruesome Find: Body in Remote Bush After Starvation

A grim report from Huntly describes the discovery of a man's body in a remote bush area near Vlaaton Gorse. Eric Burch and three others found the deceased as police arrived, aided by Burch. Officers faced rough terrain to secure the scene and recover the body. A packet of withered leaves found with the remains suggested the man’s possible sustenance, but no identity could be confirmed at the time.

Rydney Huntly Wan Vlaaton Gorse Eric Burch Wwe Parramatta Sitbin Ncena Burch

Crew Killed in Jap Submarine Chaser Collision

A reported collision near Hembe Harbour between the Tokio submarine chaser and an unidentified vessel resulted in multiple deaths. Details are scarce as local authorities urged caution while surveying wreckage and confirming survivors.

Heavy seas in Bay of Biscay disrupt coastal activity

On Saturday heavy seas continued in the Bay of Biscay. Prince Gvorrs fund stayed preoccupied with correspondence before resurfacing to announce participation in deck sports in 2000 as organised, signaling ongoing coastal interests and public notices.

Bay OF Biscay London Bay of Tiscay Prince Gvorrs Dessengers

Life of Christ to be Published for Dickens Family

The Dickens family plans to publish Charles Dickens Life of Christ written in his own hand for his children. The work spans 0 pages and is to be issued in a special edition by Union Sunday.

Kens Christ Union Henry Dickens Charles d Dick Life of Cheiat Bia

Letter Writer Bound Over in Threat Case

Clarence Gay Gonion Haddon appeared on remand at the Old Bailey facing charges of uttering false statements while demanding money from the King with menacing intent. He pleaded guilty under extreme provocation and was bound over for three years with two sureties of £100 to refrain from similar statements. The judge said the restraint avoided vindictiveness and reflected the lett er’s intolerable nature.

London Clarence Gay Gonion Haddon

France Restores Order on British Goods Quotas

Paris reports the French government will restore 100 percent quotas for British woollen cloths hosiery clothing and accessories while cotton quotas are reduced. Coal quota is set at 90 percent with negotiations ongoing to finalize the remaining ten percent.

Paris

Contractors excluded from awards face unfair advantage

At the Caneberra branch monthly meeting of the AIL.P. delegates condemned private work contractors for not being bound by the Industrial Tribunal awards. They argued this worsens unemployment and pledged full support to amend the Finance to apply tribunal awards to such cases.

Te Caneberra Ail.p Industrial ‘Tribunal Oiso Atil Ib Wna Trades and Labour Council

Australian Agents General Urge Suspension Of Trade Quotas

Australian Agents-General address the High Commissioner urging immediate action to suspend French trade restrictions after claiming 20 000 cases of South Australian fruit were crushed by the new reductions. Bruce cited negotiations nearly complete and pressed for urgent steps to protect export interests.

London Sawuraay 4. M. Bruce

Damages Awarded in London Court Case Between Ley and Woo

A London court awarded Mr T Ley £6,000 damages in the Kiora Batch Division before Chief Justice Hewart in an action against J Woo Hamilton. A verdict was given for Ley on the claim and counter claim.

London Havarday T. Ley Chref Hewart J. Woo. Hamilton Ley

Australian dollar bonds seen heavy purchases in New York

City editor of The Daily Express reports heavy purchases of Australian dollar bonds in New York. Six tests in a fortnight are cited, with the British Government buying dollars to aid Australia’s debt repayment. The move is not viewed unfavorably by the United States Government as it supports the bond market.

London Daily Express Australia United States

Nelson Sails YMA to Join West Indies Spring Cruise

HM Nelson Sails YMA, flagship of the Home Fleet, held up by storm in Portemouth Harbour for a week, mulled yesterday and will join the jotter unite of the Meet in the West Indies for the spring cruise.

London Yma Nelson Fiaahip Portemouth Jotter Unite West Indies

Roosevelt presses Congress to rush monetary bill passage

President Roosevelt urged swift action on the monetary bill as markets spiked, with House approval reported by a large majority. The measure, incorporating his proposals, faces Senate scrutiny and aims to curb executive power while stabilising the economy. The administration plans to enact it by Tuesday and reconvene in fortnight. The Civil Works Administration and unemployment relief are also noted in the context of cost reductions and continued re-employment efforts.

Washington New York Roosevelt Congress House of Representatives Senate Civic Works Administration Han Echeda Civil Works Administration

Austrian Italian friendship notes on economic ties visit

Vienna reports that Austria and Italy reaffirm a 16 year friendship during the Italian official visit. Dr Suvich states the goal to strengthen Austro Italian trade amid economic improvements while noting calm demonstrations continued with police on duty.

Vienna Tustian Afairs Suvich Italy To-Ay Journi Jata Austria Europe Buvich Koeille

Night flying curbed after Emerald disaster inquiry

The commission's inquiry into the Emerald disaster leads to night civil aircraft flying in bad weather being practically eliminated. Postal aircraft only may start when weather is unfavourable. Air Minister M Cot plans measures to minimise risk and considers robot pilots.

Paris Asx Apie M. Cot Arso

German reply to France on arms limits and North Africa troops

The Daily Telegraph reports Germany questions France on six inch guns tanks and scout planes Denmark Germany asks how long denied rights would last what Nazi formations France would include in Reichswehr limits what French overseas forces would remain what a 50 percent air force cut would mean and whether any offer hinges on an international air force. the questions anticipate careful consideration for a diplomatic reply.

London Daily Telegraph France Germany

Saar Basin League to Carry On in Geneva

The League Guard shows resolve to perform duties for the plebiscite guaranteeing freedom and secrecy. A subcommittee is to study methods to shield the peace and protect order amid pressure during the vote.

Jeneva League Guard

No Duel For French Politicians

A Paris debate reports that deputies confirmed no duel is necessary between two political pairs. On Thursday M. Henriot made allegations against M. Demonzie in the Chamber amid a Blavisky scandal. Seconds agreed that state of affairs did not align with proper conduct, and good faith was questioned.

Parig Batarany M. Henriot M. Demonzie M. Honrtat

Markets Drift Amid Trade Report Confusion

The stock market absorbed mixed signals from trade reports and monetary policy chatter as profits and selling activity balanced. Industrial abuses drew scrutiny from authorities while the dollar traded around 62.79 cents per pound amid uncertain global demand.

New York

Bridge death by own action Patrol finds bags

Patrols discover bags near a bridge after a missing person search for a woman ends with a fatal self harm incident. Investigators cordon the area as they establish identity and confirm cause of death. Authorities appeal for further information from the public.

Hindenburg In Sydney A Strange Harbour Incident

In Sydney a young woman claimed a man on duty near Boundary Harbour Wharf attempted to abduct him after 1 o'clock. A Berlin report notes Hindenburg sick at home and a woman with a green parasol involved. Police search for a missing body follows a handbag and flowers found on a bridge footpath.

el O'Clvel Palm Malvi Misa Francia Rose Bay

Indian Earthquake Toll Amid Ruin and Mass Disasters

A European observer reports up to 6000 dead and 8000 possible total as 3000 bodies are dug from Calcutta ruins. Relief funds are opened by the Viceroy with a £375 donation. Towns like Musaffarpus Monghyr and Darbhanga suffer vast havoc with many buried under rubble. The Ganges river briefly runs dry then surges back, scattering boats and exposing riverbed dangers. Survivors and refugees trek flooded roads toward Patna, while authorities describe a disaster of unprecedented scale.

Calcutta Monthyr Ganges Khatmandu Willingdon Patna Ole Nonnal Tevet Abd Giisen

Woman Dies Jumping From Gap at Watsons Bay

Sydney reports a woman killed after leaping from the Gap at Watsons Bay. Two men atop the cliff saw her discard belongings and disappear toward the edge. Police and Marine services recovered the body. injuries described as internal with water impact suspected.

Sydney Himday Allgon Langwell Aingle Newcastle Gay Watson's Bay Sheth Vost Captain Cook

Boxer’s End Starved to Death in Indiana Shack

A fragmentary report notes boxer Jimmy Clabbyy, famed in Australia and New York, found dead from starvation and exposure in a Calumet City shack near Indiana. He was in his late thirties, had a noted career in Australia, and faced Les Darcy in past bouts. The piece mentions wartime context and travels, with unclear dates and locations.

New York Jimmy Clabbyy Woltuns M'Quarter Australia Coline Australa Les Darcy

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