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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 17, 1934

Page

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San Francisco Strike Escalates Amid National Labor Turmoil

Amid nationwide labor unrest, San Francisco endures a rent crisis as grocers and transport workers join strikes. Reports say 4,800 Market Street rail lines idle, while food depots and patrols are organized. violence flares with injuries and looting risk. Public officials consider troop deployment as Pacific Coast solidarity actions spread.

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Eastern Pact Sees Mixed Guarded Reactions

London reports suspicion from Eastern powers over the amended Franco Soviet proposal for an Eastern Europe pact. Germany and Poland show cautious interest, with Berlin and Warsaw weighing terms and sovereignty while seeking equal arms and favorable arrangements amid protracted talks. The debate centers on security guarantees and membership criteria.

London Hunday Daily Telegraph Europe Selmer Berlin Warsaw Polan ‘St Berlin Andoren Germany Ghia

Duke's Canberra Visit Highlights October Events

The Duke's visit to Canberra is planned for October 24 and 25 with related ceremonies and a banquet at Parliament House. A formal program includes a memorial address at the Commonwealth War Memorial and a night ball, while the following day features no public engagements until evening.

Canberra Commonwealth War Memorial Pee Hemant House Parliament Mouse Klem Bf Oii

Pensions May Be Increased In Liberal Budget Voice

Cabinet to meet for a fortnight to review budget plans affecting pensions for old age invalid and returned soldiers. Consideration includes restoring public service salaries, reducing tobacco excise, and expanded sales tax exemptions. States Grants Commission report expected to influence broader concessions with defense funds covering increases.

States Grants Commission

Joint AP UCP Nominates Abbott for Senate Team

The United Australian Party and Country Party endorsed a three-candidate joint Senate team for the next general elections with J Macartney Abbott of the Country Party named as one of the three. The parties agreed to mutual full support and conveyed the decision to the Country Party secretary. Prime Minister Lyons met with Dr Earle Page before the AP conference, where rural rehabilitation policy was highlighted for the forthcoming election.

U.cp U.A.P Macarthay Abbott Auch Banate Tearm Country Party U.A.P Organization Mr. Lyons Earle Page Lyons Purkhit U.af Mr. Stevens Min Ater Mr. Martin Ir Thomea Bavin Lyonmapolis Atria

U A P CANDIDATES SYDNEY MARCH CONFIDENCE

Sydney Monday report notes the fall of opposition to Mr J W McCall as the UAP candidate is not taken seriously. The Parkes Electoral Council endorses Mr C W C Marr KP and expresses implicit confidence in his candidature.

Sydney J. W. McCall UAP Martin Parkes WLALP C. W. C. Marr

Calare Seat Withdrawal Debated by Electoral Council

Fragmented report from Monday shows Nott denying any withdrawal requests affecting the Calare seat. The Calare Electoral Council discussed candidature withdrawals and related metropolitan concerns, with unclear details and names garbled in the text.

Fourth Test selectors weigh England squad choices

London commentary surveys England selection for the Fourth Test at Manchester Sheffield. It notes possible inclusion of Langridge Verity and Nicholls, with Mitchell and Weston under pressure, and warns on pitch conditions favoring spin and the need for solid catching.

London Peeen Association Sheffield Eagle Langridge Verity Iautz Mitchell Bewith Chesterfield Leeds Leicester T. B. Mitchell Chesterfield Keston Nicholls Pillus" Warner Daily Telegraph England Sauna Ap Langridue J. Routherton Wisden N Almanac Alle Weston Chataa Manchesier Clark Nils Kenchdown Aster Mitchall Nottingham Frid Robertson Welling Che Mitchell P

New High School Canberra Demands Minister Support

The Advisory Council formally requests the Minister for the Interior to secure a high school building for the Federal Capital City. The motion, moved by T. M. Bhakespeare, passed with emphatic support from the council as chairman Ory Cumpaton called for the vote.

Mr. Perkins Ory Cumpaton T. M. Bhake-speare Phare Wi

Naval Treaty Talks Postponed Amid Japanese Delay

London reports naval conversations adjourned until October due to delayed Japanese delegation arrival and Japanese government changes. minister Hirota stance unchanged. cabinet discussions focus on Manchurian policy, Pacific islands defence, and a new high school to ease overcrowding. local officials urge prompt action to fund education needs at Felopes Park and high school construction.

London Japan Torio Foreign Office Te Iu Hirota Admirel Suetengo Shakespeare Tne Dieckwire Telopes Park W Defremoval Trade School Kingston Pacific Islands Dunes Entolmant Srimary Felopes Park Eleawh Canberra Liim

Kippax and Chipperfield Return Home After Test

Kippax and Chipperfield have recovered and left the hospital. They are not at Marrogate, the headquarters of their colleagues for the fourth test.

Kippax Chipperfield Marrogate

Sutcliffe Strains Leg Muscle in Rout Against Warwdchshire

Sutcliffe pulled a muscle in his left leg while attempting a run-out and may miss the reappearance in the rotat e. Clark also reports a light sprain and withdrew at the last minute from the Warwickshire match.

London Sutcliffe Clark

Woodfull Aydeny Meeting Husband After Nightfall

Fragmented OCR text notes Mrs Woodfull Aydeny awaiting a meeting with her husband after an evening. Mentions postponement until after a final distant reach, with unclear events and dates. No clear location or outcome is established in readable segments.

Selection writ for Upper House and British golfers for Australia

Fragmented OCR text mentions an election writ for the Upper House and references British golfers for Australia. The legible portions include names and dates obscured by errors, making a precise summary challenging.

Bradman Bright Century Shows Best Form In Test

In damp London weather the match featured Bradman’s class as he piled fast runs, with Bellers and Macaulay among the scorers. Grimmett bowled well, Woodfull and Brown opened Australia, while Hitler’s speech commentary entered the report as a fringe note amid the cricket highlights.

London Shemeld Grimmett Emailes Bellers Ker Aluter Grimwell Macaulay Grimmatt Emulay Hituine Bellarymia Maulay Sellere Flrstwoodmith Ira Wall Lungh Woodfull Brown Australia Bowes Smalley Woodhull Mrmallas Fem Thadman Layland Bot Chanes Hitler Germany Emma Bunuay Times Grimmente Justin Fintan Turnar Abelin Reichstag Bromley Ceyland

Discrimination in Radio Licence Cases Exposed

A radio inspector probe reveals alleged bias in enforcing unlicensed sets. Prosecutions target households with large families and government ties, while seemingly similar cases in other suburbs face immunity. Names, ranks, and addresses appear for those to face court next Tuesday.

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Trunk Horror Sequel Follows Brighton House Find

Police pursue a new Brighton case as human remains are discovered in a house. A mapler car and a toe dancer, named by the Daily Express, are central to the inquiry while pathologists and investigators work to determine motive and time of death.

Faul Cabs Adeed Tee Sterol Yes Ober New Brighton Bury Lowarda Brighton Winndon Stully Daily Express

Turkish sentries fire on British naval crew

The Admiralty reports Turkish sentries fired from the mainland at a British naval crew near Barner sailing post. Bargeant Davenshire was hit and presumed lost overboard. Bey haw net bean recovered and jeuneall wae wounded. Devonshire was visiting and an incident prompted diplomatic investigations.

London Admiralty Barner Als M. Davenshire Jeuneall Devonshire

Unclear OCR fragment hints at a crime report

A garbled passage references a person named Violette Kay and a crime scene. Details are unreadable, with broken phrases about touring, clothing left behind, and street inquiries. No clear event, date, or location can be established from the text.

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