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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1934
Page
1
sensational reports claim Lord Allenby faced a Java based plot to kill him. police traced a Java plan involving non-Dutch subjects while he was en route to Singapore and Bali. he departed with an armed escort after delaying to attend a naval conference.
Dr. Yen, former Chinese envoy to Geneva now in Moscow, says Tokio has prepared for two years for war. He predicts a Pacific outbreak between the United States and Japan, possibly with Britain, amid Japan's aims at Eastern Siberian oilfields.
The Italian trans Atlantic air mail crew led by Commander Lombardi and two companions crashed on a beach 12 miles north of here early today. A Pan American Airlines plane spotted survivors and could not land. A rescue party brought the aviators to town. a mechanic and a radio man were slightly injured. They were attempting a Rome to Brazil flight in three days.
John George Avery aged 30 was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm near Weetangerra yesterday. The body was found by his sister Mins Avery near a fanning machine as his haymaking companion William Avery rode away. Avery had been working with his father and brother. he played hockey and represented Canberra in regional teams. The storm lingered with a vivid flash and thunder as authorities confirmed the fatal strike.
Unconfirmed reports from Calcutta say an assault on Afghan Premier Sirdar Hassim Khan occurred. The premier reportedly escaped with minor injuries while the assailant shot himself dead.
In Washington the House passed the Senate amended Roosevelt Monetary Bill and sent it to the White House for signature. The measure aims to activate a dollar stabilisation fund and other features. Capital returning after the moratorium uncertainty may push the dollar up, prompting Treasury sales to depress the currency back toward the desired level.
Berlin reports reveal Nasi Commissioner for Pris General Goering threatens to naxify the Protestant Church and suspend Pastor Neimuller with 9000 clergy facing stern measures. Despite the action, Neimuller’s followers unite against Reichsminister Dr. Frick and Dr. Mueller seeks interior aid, unlikely to receive it.
London dispatch reports that while difficulties in the Anglo-Russian trade agreement appear resolved, a permanent settlement remains uncertain as doubts about the long term accord linger amid ongoing negotiations.
In bitter New York cold on Monday a sharp temperature drop from 57 to 5 degrees and a 58 mile per hour northwest gale hampered firemen fighting two major blazes in Brooklyn. One blaze damaged seaside blocks near a Carmine area while crews battled the flames amid harsh weather.
In Welbourne this week petrol prices were set to advance a penny per gallon on Thursday amid a separate large fire. A blaze in a center gutted four multiple family dwellings with nine more partly damaged. Residents fled into freezing mud as damage neared 100000 dollars. Three hundred firefighters battled collapsing walls and exposure risks.
The British Museum rejects the Archbishop of Sinai title to the Codex. It cites that Archbishop Calliatrates in 186 defnitely assigned the Sinai Codex to the Russian Emperor. The ministry then drew about £10,000 yearly from Russian property.
A puzzling death in 1999 at Tork involves noted Egyptologist Mame De Lythgva. The circumstances remain unclear as officials report a mysterious illness linked to the case, prompting further inquiry.
The Washington Post reports officials fear sudden chartering of about a dozen reels to load nitrates in Chile for delivery to an unknown port. The nitrates are believed bound for Russia and Japan for munition manufacture, with one explanation: both nations plan intensive munitions production.
The Canberra Mest Company Limited has been registered in Canberra to carry on butchery. It will take over Swan Brothers business at Kingston. Nominal capital is £5,000 in 1 shares. Subscribers include John Joseland, Kenneth P Anderfoo, W D MacDonald, John Dent, Frank Blomfield, Turtle, Robert Corkhill. Mr K P Anderson will be manager.
A train from Tring to Euston, travelling at excessive speed, was brought under control by the guard who applied the emergency brake. The driver was found to be weakened and the fireman seriously injured by a burst tube in the engine.
London reports Daladier to form a French cabinet despite opposition to broad German rearmament. He favors direct Paris Berlin talks. UK press notes Simon memorandum supports limited defensive arms for Germany and ending a test period. Britain suggests Reichswehr strength around 250,000.
The Wheat Advisory Committee, reviewing the world situation under the wheat agreement, concludes exports for 1935 must rise to liquidate surplus stocks. Final estimates show a very large 1933-34 European crop offsetting a weak North American crop, with Australian shortfalls and a sizeable Argentine crop influencing market prospects. The committee adjourned to June 30 and authorized releasing a statement supporting a total world export estimate around 140,000 bushels for August 1933 to July 1934.
A Bihar government communique lists that the earthquake killed 6004 and damaged multiple districts including Muzaffarpur Manghur Darbhanga Patna Champaran Saran Bhagalpur Gaya Shahabad and Purnea. Education Minister Abdul Rait estimates rebuilding cost at £4,000,000 over two years, with limited funds and reliance on central aid.
The Australian Lawn Tennis Council announced in Melbourne that J. Crawford W. McGrath Turnbull and A. Quist are selected for the 1934 Davis Cup team. Manager Youdale to take charge. team departs Sydney March 14 aboard the train. The selection follows last year's Davis Cup campaign and aims to strengthen doubles play.
The Daily Telegraph reports Britain may see a vast consolidation plan for the iron and steel industries. A board formalizes a federation proposal likely to be granted a Royal Charter, aiming for an inclusive steel federation in Britain.
A violent mob in Kalgoorlie and Boulder looted burned and wrecked hotels boarding houses a wine saloon and shops after the death of a white man. About 1500 foreigners and families are asked to leave the mines, 20 arrests made, police strained, firefighting crews out, and large crowds witnessed the riot amid calls to drive foreigners out.
While en route from Sandringham to Cambridge to buy antiques, the royal car broke down. Percy Tumour, a brewer's agent, stopped to offer help and helped arrange a rescue for the Queen and party. The incident caused surprise but no injuries were reported.
The Federal Attorney General stated the government would not interfere with Kalgoorlie elite unions urged by the Western Australian Government. He cautioned the situation appears serious, signaling a strained regional dispute without federal intervention.
In London the House of Commons faced a revolt of eight Tories during committee stage of the unemployment bill. Government frontbenchers failed to secure allowances as the amendment drew 200 to 104 in support, with 12 million state credits in play and several votes noted.
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