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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1934

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Roosevelt May Move for Arbitration

In San Francisco a general strike tense region as 110,000 strikers grow with 500,000 workers hit by transportation shortages. Roosevelt’s Labour Disarmation Board considers arbitration to end the dispute, with unions voter approval and return to work steps.

San Francisco Roosevelt Labour Dissation Board Toway Fmore Gee County Medikal Society Staten Ther Airikers Alutibuting Centra Silat Beli Minas la Maid Bridges Ion Yenal Werle Committee Indiesten

Missing Girl Seen Near Deserted Mine in Wadawaday

Fragmentary report notes a girl missing near a deserted mine in Wadawaday. Authorities indicate a search underway with limited readable details and a potential lead traced to a nearby area.

Strike Wave Spreads Across States Reporting Widespread Walkouts

The nation faces rising strike threats as 22 000 textile workers walk out for union recognition and better conditions. Minneapolis truck drivers, Baltimore motor port workers, and others join in sympathy actions. Philadelphia oil workers and Great Lakes tugboat crews extend protests while many strikes demand higher pay and safer workplaces.

New York Minneapolia Cruck May General Nirike Louiston Baltimore Bala Ledger Omaha Fork Pennsylvania Imlona Villa Connecticut Jones Texas Phildelphia Great Lakes

Sale of Dr Chapman’s effects reported with strong buyer interest

A fragmentary report notes a sale of Dr Chapman’s effects in Sydney. The notice mentions a large crowd of buyers and indicates significant interest despite the incomplete OCR text.

DR. Chapman

Lone Attempt To Scale Everest

Calcutta reports the diary of Maurice Wilson 38 ex army captain and Yonmen Aero Club member aiming to ascend Everest solo. He reached India in June and prepared in Darjeeling with oxygen gear camera and light clothing. He secretly recruited porters then fled surveillance and departed toward Everest frontier, telling them he would proceed alone.

Calcutta Mount Everest Darjeeling Maurice Wilson Yonnan Aero Club India Wilson Wilson Secrelly

Davis Cup No Chance for Hopman in London

The Australian Davis Cup team manager Mr. Youdale contested Hopman’s selection, suggesting he would play for Italy only if officials were incapacitated. He praised Crawford’s defeat, noting Monsel’s graceful play while Crawford’s focus wavered amid a highly excitable crowd.

London Youdale Aed Hopman Ttalia Hoptian Crawford Monsel Lannis

Betting ban stance in New South Wales clarified

In Sydney the Premier Mr. Hievens states that betting practices from New Zealand or elsewhere will not be legalised in New South Wales. Responding to Labour member Mr. Burbs, he emphasises that while starting price betting from overseas ideas may be observed, it will not be enacted locally.

Sydney New Zealand New South Wales Hievens Legislative Assembly Osday Burbs Labour Tng Anould Sin Buovena

Criminals Refused Landing in New Zealand

They will be taken back to Sydney after officials refused landing in New Zealand citing criminal records. The terse note mentions deportation steps for the individuals as authorities act on the immigration violation.

Sydney

Party pledge stirs friction over composite ministry

A full meeting of the Federal Council of the Country Party is called for Friday to resolve a dispute over the pledge requirement. Members protest a clause forbidding acceptance of a composite ministry, arguing it blocks approval by the council and deepens the rift between executive and federal leaders.

Melbourne Wednesda Federal Council of the Country Party Beet Beacutive Federas Pat Nlection Tite Postalia Federal Council

Match Drawn End of Yorkshire Fixture

London report of a drawn match as Australia needed 150 to win after Bowes fell for 187. Brownes and McCabe steadied with careful batting while Walls and Grimmett led a tight attack. Brown fell lbw to McCaulay as the day ended with England’s bowling returning figures of Wall three for eight and Frentwool Bid three for thirty eight.

London Bowes Australia Brows McCabe Brown Mccaulay Bowling Wall Ebeling Grimmett Frentwool Bid Darling

Samos Incident at Mussolini Speech Sparks Turkish Guard Action

Fragmentary report notes that three British officers were shot on the island of Samos during a Turkish response to Signor Sussaint's March speech on Italian expansion. Ambassadors called for a faint military inquiry into the incident amid concerns over Aegean seaboard tensions and local smugglers.

Istambul Samos Turkey Signor Sussaint Asia Aegean

Heavy death toll in Polish floods reported in Warsaw

Reports from Warsaw describe a heavy death toll across Poland as floods devastate towns and villages including Cracow and surrounding railway corridors. Rescue efforts continue amid widespread destruction and displaced residents.

U C P Policy Speech Likely at Grafton August First

Dr Earle Page is expected to announce the Country Party policy at Grafton on August 1 after the earlier note that July 26 may also see remarks. The event centers on the party platform and its key figures.

Sydney Country Party Earle Page Grafton Lust

Labour Nomination Shifts Stir Surprise in By-Election

Federal Labour Party axed J A McCallum and chose J McDicken as candidate for Martin by election in a dramatic move. Voting ended B to 4 amid confusion. Alderman Cummings to stand for State Labour. Arthur Grimith named Federal Party nominee for Gwynt, Wales.

Federal Labour Party J. McDicken J. A. McCallum Martin McCallum Alderman Cummings Mores Labour Party Arthur Grimith Gwynt; Weal

English Test Players Doubtful After Surrey Match

Report from London says English players are doubtful for the next Test after Amis withdrew from wicket keeping due to a bruised hand. Langridge is doubtful but may attend practice, while Bowes and Moult discuss readiness despite knee concerns.

London Tussany Amis Surrey James Langridge Bowes Thomes Moult Daily Telegraph

Kippax and Chipperfield Set for Test

Report says Kippax and Chipperfield are fit for selection after medical checks. Secretary H J Munro notes ten UCP bodies have worked hard. training underway at Hatroguls with teammates arriving soon. They will practice at the nets on Thursday and are in top health for the match.

Aydnet H. J. Munro C.P U.C.P. Oganisations Pomaford Kippes and Chipperfield Hatroguls

Mutch Aims for Werriwa Seat in Australia Party Tilt

Sydney reports on Wednesday that Mr TD Mutch, former Mis Education, announced intent to seek UAP selection for Werriwa. The current Country Party holder may be vulnerable and could field no candidate, making the contest uncertain.

Sydney Mutch Mislater UAP Werrins Country Party

Smiths Plane Held Up By Customs In DNEY Yegnioty

An aircraft likely a Lockheed Altair faced delays at customs as authorities reviewed its entry. The Collector of Customs, Mr Mitchell, stated the craft could not be released pending formal clearance, with details unclear due to garbled OCR text.

Dney Cherian Smith Mescol Collector of Customs Me. Mitchell

Will probate seals offensive words in Sir Josiah Simon estate

Full Court grants probate but omits disputed phrases from the will. Words deemed offensive are to be sealed and not available for inspection except with the registrar or judge. Sir Josiah Simon died March 29 leaving an estate worth about £230,000.

Adelaide Josiah Simon

Shark Menace and Beach Protection Plans

Sydney reports a Shark Protection Subcommittee of the Surf Life Saving Association recommends a roster system for shark protection. The plan envisions trawling methods and seasonal beach coverage, with beaches kept open under inspection rather than closed by councils, at practical cost.

Sydney Surf Lite Baving Association

Upper House Vacancy Nominates Yager for Legislative Council

Mr A Ei Yager was named today to fill a vacancy in the Legislative Council. Yager, former oil council master and Lang Government supporter, later joined the Federal ALY. Matthew Chariton, ex Federal Labour leader, is expected to contest the Upper House seat at the Federal elections.

Sydney A. Ei. Yager Legislative Council Yager Oil Council Lang Bit ALY Charlton Newcastle Wedvedey Matthew Chariton Hispsar

ANZAC Name Banned for Sir Charles Amith Plane

It was learned yesterday that the Commonwealth Government will not permit the word Anzac in naming the plane Sir Charles Kingaford Amith will compete with in the Cane lanary. The word's sacred associations were cited and its removal painted out. It may take the Customs Department three months to complete its airworthiness investigation.

Charles Kingaford Amith Anesc Customs Department

Beef Subsidy Bill Open to Fraud in Commons Debate

The Daily Herald says the Beef Subsidy Bill in the House of Commons could admit fraud as the Agriculture Minister cannot guarantee that producers will not be paid twice for the same animal alive and dead. Major Eliott questions representatives tomorrow.

London Tuvede Daily Herald House of Commons Eliott

Bus Collision in Montreal Kills Six Ten Hurt

A misty morning bus crash near Montreal killed six people and injured eleven others including a severely wounded woman. The transport carried about 30 passengers. the collision caused extensive damage and emergency crews responded swiftly.

Montrmal Wendom Tetiona Ware Wore

Ship Breaking Record in 1933 Reported

Fragmentary text notes a 1933 ship breaking record with figures 2988 and 20 534 000 and mentions arrest in trunk murder case. References London and Lloyds Shipping. Details unclear due to damaged OCR.

London Ames Lloyds Shipping Vie ‘Baye Deighton

Sydney Seeks Second Air Race Amid Debates

An unclear report cites Sydney officials pressing for a second air race as commercial interests and government figures discuss funding and eligibility. The headline references Minister Lavan, the Sydney committee, and possible prizes, with persistent questions about costs and feasibility.

World record Opperman feat in Britain 24 hours

Australia’s Hubert Opperman, the famed cyclist, shattered the world 24 hour record with 431 miles, breaking the old mark by 145 miles. His Lands End to John o Groats attempt continues despite stomach trouble and fatigue from the Grampians climb and night ascent.

London Turaday Hubert Opperman To-Ray Land's End John of Groats Due Tance Opperman Tost Perman Deep

Drought and Flood Halt Shanghai Railways Amid Floods

Shanghai and Central China face extreme weather with a blistering heat wave and storage drought. Harbin is nearly isolated as railways fail and panic grows. The Changchun to Manbin line and Siberian routes suffer bandit outrages complicating railway operations.

Shanghai Central Chine Har Harbin Trac Chang Chun Mar bin

Pirates Join Army in China Invasion Report

Pirates align with General Has Tushu's forces in China. Captives include five British and one Japanese, with others reaching safety yesterday as eleven Chinese captives are accounted for. The daring piracy along the China coast is reported amid these developments.

Bhuntien Has Tushu Jeane Ania China Belet Meamae Saya

Safe blowers raid at Mor and town collapse

Police hunt two men after a safe was blown at Mor last night. A box containing cash and notes was taken, shots were exchanged as the suspects fled toward the ranges. Local residents report scenes of alarm as officers enlarge the search between Grafton and Armidale.

Grafton Armidale Mor Hourigan, & Loos

Shipping subsidies new American programme outlined

Washington reports a government plan to create subsidies for shipping within six months. The administration aims to build up merchant marine capacity with an automated fleet potentially saving ten million dollars annually, signaling a major restructuring of maritime policy.

Washington Ocean Mall Potley Atx Montha Marchans Marine

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