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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 12, 1934

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Dismissal Delay Shifted Budget to July 26

Reported discussions show no dissolution this week as Parliament sits four days. Prime Minister Lyons delays budget delivery to July 26 with policy speech August 14 in Sydney. Labour plan includes J H Scullin speaking August 15 at Richmond Town Hall. Senate ballot and unity issues noted amid cross party notes in Victoria and Queensland.

Thea Sydney Town Hall Federal Labour Party J. H. Scullin Richmond Town Hall

Declines to Surrender Autonomy Committee

Tom understood that Mr W C Hill Echuca UCP member likely to retire. Mr Davies will stand for Indi in the Country Party to contest.

Tom W. C Hill UCP Echuca Ikely Davies Indi Country Party

UCP Senate Candidate List Cited in Sydney Area

The United Country Council will elect candidates this week with several contenders named. Notable figures include A. J. Christian from Yass, Macartney Abbott from Hunter district, and C. Z. Faulter of Bathurst, all contending for Senate seats.

Rydney A. J. Christian Gras Yass Macartney Abbott

Victorian Senate Visit Noted in Rye Meeting

A brief report notes a planned joint Senate visit to Rye with Senator R. D. involved. details remain unclear and no further actions are described.

Rye Senate R. D

Miners Return at Hebburn Amid Pit Dispute

Miners at Hebburn resume activity amid ongoing pit dispute involving unions and company management. Local labor leaders condemn delays while workers press for job security and better wages as talks continue.

Hitler Justifies Slaughter Rumors From London and Amsterdam

Turaday reports allege the Minister for Justice ordered dossiers on officials after the Staviakky affair. Dalimiec and Fomtenny are named in connection with political friction and a public prosecutor interview. A bank distortion case and accusations of official corruption surface amid violence and political turmoil.

London Turaday Staviakky Maser Dalimiec Fomtenny Dorhe Amsterdam Croawyk Agar Etme Angulvinr Rotiaranm Podiiel Lnyalry Dalimier Tempe Atavinky

Unemployment Relief Spend Compared Between Two Regimes

Minister Mr Dunningham notes 11 026773 available for unemployment relief since Stevens Government. He states Lang Government allocated only 1 920 420 for relief works in eighteen months, arguing the present administration did all it could to ease unemployment.

Bydney

Gold Clauses Bill Aims to End Gold Payments in Mortgages

The Legislative Assembly considers a measure to remove gold clauses from mortgages. Justice Minister Martin introduced the bill, arguing rapid gold price rises and historical use of gold currency. The bill would apply retroactively to existing mortgages but not to future loans, citing U.S. and Australian practice as context.

Atoney Wednasday Legislative Assembly Miniter For Justice Mr. Martin Martin

Infantile Paralysis Hereditary Questioned at Harvard

Researchers at Harvard investigate whether infantile paralysis is hereditary. Dr Linyd Aycock leads a study with new revelations and potential genetic links under review at the university.

Bobton Tweed Linyd Aycock Marvard University

Mortgage disputes over currency and contract terms

A discussion centers on a loan of £10,000 secured by property later sold for £90,000. Mortgagees demand repayment near the original advance in gold currency while parties debate currency equivalence and government policy. A minister notes conflicting views on upholding contractual obligations versus altering contracts, highlighting a case of repudiation concern.

Martin Lang

Buddhist Plea May Halt Shanghai Meat Supply

Buddhist petition seeks a seven day ban on meat for rain relief as a drought grips Che ng and Miangeu provinces. Unprecedented heat hits Shanghai with temperatures near 100 degrees and rice prices rising. city leaders face clash with government decree on religious observances.

Cheng Miangeu Shanghai

Licensing of Betting Facilities in Canberra Deputation

A Canberra deputation urged Mr. J A Perkins to intervene with Interior and legal authorities over illegal bookmaking. Members Sam Menara W Mitchell P topgeast and R Malosey pressed for Tasmanian and South Australian model legislation, noting Canberra prosecutions and asking for action. Mr Perkins promised to refer the issue to the Attorney General’s Department.

Act of Canberra Br. Parkina Attorney

Gandhi Fast To Expiate Injury To Rival Leader

Calcutta dispatch notes Gandhi plans a seven day fast to expiate injury to a rival leader while reports say Sir Bran Ley Jackson may gain a place on the team for Leslie Wignall. Details include tributes from pallbearers Ponaford and McCabe as the tour faces delays and unrest around the Ajmer scene.

Saya Sory Bran Ley Jackson Leslie Wignall Schedile Ponaford McCabe Calcutta Gandhi Annonness Much England Cranove Altbougs Warm Warm,fib Gandhi Jon Furing & Eculfie Gies Ajmer Jens Ul

O'Reilly Saves Test At Manchester In Slow Draw

Special AP report from Manchester recalls O'Reilly's bowling and batting heroics halting England as the test drifts to a cautious draw. England's bowlers faltered amid heat while Chipperfield, O'Reilly, and Wallnoble steadied Australia’s resistance. Brown’s duck gave a late lift before the match faded to an end.

Manchester O'Reilly Tle England Reiding Chipperfield Wall Australia Hachting Thera Semds Anders Agland Wysit Chapman Jardine Cold Science Jgsther Autre Faldeman Auch Audi Ivan Tought Aakler Gare Brown Mayland

French Prize for Air Race Leader

A garbled report mentions a race leader in an air competition with references to London and Melbourne. The text is severely corrupted, but hints at a prize event and a possible fatal or violent note tied to the race proceedings. No clear names, dates, or locations are extractable.

USA Wheat Harvest Conditions July 1 Report

July 1 weather notes indicate harvest conditions across wheat belts with reports of damp fields and picking delays. Weather patterns affect grain quality and farm schedules as crews adapt to wet conditions and heat.

Chipperfield In Hospital for Week Mancht 81er

Dr Sutherland, superintendent of Monaah Fever Bowell, expects Kip Pax to remain in hospital a few days longer due to throat infection and possible contagious risks. Officials warn of lingering illness among players and rehearse safety before Kip Pax can rejoin the team.

Mancht Dr. Sutherland Vianares Ghipperaaia Br. Sutherland Kippax

Unlicensed Radio prosecutions in Canberra

Canberra debates reveal 84 unlicensed sets found by the Postmaster General’s department with 34 cases resulting in prosecutions. Four cases were waived, two by authority of the Director General due to poor circumstances. Public interest grows as inspectors worked in Canberra and many licences were issued.

Canberra Postmaster-General's Department Icense Radio II Je Radio Tot Department House of Representatives Maid Parkhill Sydney Tate Ee Thoma X Radio J Hana

Derbyshire Dismissed for 145 as Beling Sparking Five Wickets

Derbyshire bowled out for 145 with Beling taking five wickets in a tense Chesterfield match. Australia fielded in heat, omitting Grimmett and O’Riley for the first time on tour. Wall opened with a maiden, then two more wickets fell, McCabe and McCabe key catches, as Micheling claimed 3 for 14. Fords and Storer improved scoring late, Jackson and Platt contributing, but Australia’s bowling kept control through lunch and beyond.

Chesterfield Austratix Grimmett Ube Toms Smith Predley An Howlars Skinner McCabe Micheling Jackson Plattwood Plettwold-Smith Fords Mowadays Storer Une

OeRevaHiNE First Innings Summary

In the innings Alderman and McCabs contribute notable scores while Mbaling Townsend and Mbaling are dismissed. Hurdles arise as wickets fall, including Jackson and Worthington, with Elliott bowled by Darling. Tea adjournment ends play with total yet to be determined.

McCabs Mbaling Townsend Mbaling Wu Am Mlarer Belting Bombay Hnner McCabe Wealing Jackson

Prisoner Escape At Crewell Sanatorium Reported

Melbourne police report a prisoner escape from Crewell Sanatorium near Most Parn. The escaped inmate, named Fairhurn and Puller among others, prompted appeals for public help as authorities pursue the fugitives amid mentions of a London background and disrupted proceedings.

Melbourne George Fairhurn Allan Puller Pantridge Parn Vehercas Marrturn Hendnes London Tiewlay Fot Hines Warwick Manary Whitch Marans Barwood Palrburn Dows Tor Hiarmisc

Debate on Ship Subsidies in Commons Reflects Economic Strategy

In the Commons a debate on shipping subsidies unfolds as Cripps argues subsidies hint at state ownership. Sir Herbert Samuel blasts subsidies as poor use of Exchequer funds while urging direct Dominion cooperation to curb foreign subsidies. Runciman cites imperial aims to boost world economy and Dominion collaboration, noting prior conference results show Nordic and associated nations readiness to cooperate.

London House of Commons Stafford Cripps Aleutian Ambour Herbert Bamual Runciman Britain Msi Sng Ee Watco Sm International Cal Norway Bredee Denimse HOF Land

Lost at Sea Strathaird Liner Inquiry Delayed

A fragmented report describes a maritime incident involving the liner Strathaird with a person named Ademark Jeaye and a fifty five year old victim. The inquiry and evidence are provisional and the manner and cause of the disappearance could not be determined.

Strathaird Ademark Anothher Bony

Railway Union Issues New Log Of Claims

The Railway Union released a new log of claims detailing wage increases and benefits demands. The document outlines proposed raises, improved health coverage, and overtime rules as the union seeks to bargaining table negotiations with employers.

Railway Union

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