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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1934
Page
1
A midnight cabinet meeting in Vienna appoints Dr. Schuschnigg as chancellor and Prince Starhemberg of the Heimwehr as vice chancellor. Major Fey becomes minister of the interior. Schuschnigg is described as staunch Catholic and not an anarchist in politics.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a tense cabinet selection amid police mood shifts and delayed announcements. References to Pope influence, royal figures, and public doubt hint at a contested process with potential resignations and strategic moves by factions.
Fragmentary dispatches describe ongoing fighting in the provinces with reports of killed and wounded soldiers, blockades, and strained supply lines. Areas named include Bielbarg and surrounding zones, with estimates of 600 to 1,000 wounded and mounting civilian hardship amid state tension.
Reports note a shift as Berlin masks Italian actions amid rising tensions in Austria and Bavaria. Observers weigh the implications as authorities reassess the regional situation and potential shifts in alliances and policy.
Vienna reports former police officer Otto Planetta confessed to the murder of Dr. Dolfuss. The admission marks a pivotal development in the high profile political killing case in Austria's capital.
The item notes Austrian conditions and Bavarian anxieties over a future alliance with Germany. It mentions Nazi influence and internal foreign affairs risks, naming figures like Gosbbela and Rosamberg and hinting at support for the Austrian Nagi movement amid the turmoil.
Vienna dispatch reports no approach to Otto von Habsburg regarding any restoration plan. The Brusel a note indicates uncertainty as of Monday with no official path disclosed.
The Australian wheat market shows a brighter outlook with further price advances over the weekend. Prices rose to new highs, supported by strong demand and limited supply. Bulk lots traded at higher levels amid cautious buying and slight instability in futures.
In heavy weekend rains the Hawkesbury and Nepean rivers surged, roads flooded across Sydney and Richmond districts, with several feet of water on main routes. Rail service between Richmond and Kurrajong disrupted. coastal shipping delayed as storms hamper operations.
Australia and Scotland resumed play in Edinburgh with McCabe out. Kipppax and Barnett built a 200 run stand in 185 minutes, scoring freely as Crittiant and Anderson conceded multiple fours.
In a match the bowling dominated as 3 was mastered by Seeman, Kippax and Barnett added a quick 100 in 90 minutes with Barnett reaching his highest score of the tour before lunch. Post lunch Barnett progressed to 2 before being bowled by Hart, Kippax declared with 3 on the board. Upper House vacancy and miscellaneous notes follow, including nominations and clerical details.
Bradman’s condition changed but Santak is allowed to see visitors as London hospital restrictions loosen. Officials announced visitors may come while ensuring safety protocols remain in place at the facility.
In Wimbledon action on Monday the U S A doubles team Lott and Stoefen defeated Hughes and Lee to win the doubles final of the Davis Cup. The match added to the United States victory in the championship series.
The piece reports a rapid rise in typhoid fever cases across affected areas amid a drought. Authorities note 1120 new cases in the past eight weeks, a gain of about 200 from the same period last year, with warnings to sanitize all water sources though no epidemic declared.
A report notes a returned agent Sahel involved in a Russia related assignment. The brief mentions seating arrangements and related personnel while avoiding graphic details.
In Sydney on Monday a meeting of top oil companies reached an agreement on prices ending the price war. Announcement suggested prices would normalise across the metro area with brands including Super, Atlantic, and Texaco set to align. The move followed hints from Imperial and others that a line would be followed, stabilising fuel costs in the region.
Health department leaders reply to criticism from the Chamber of Commerce official Mr. Spencer Watts regarding the department building. The minister Mrs Weaver argues Watts' critique exaggerates the issue beyond the concerns raised about the water situation.
The National Longshoremen's Board announced the longshoremen's strike has ended. Workers will return to work on Tuesday at 5 a.m. at all Pacific Coast ports.
A garbled WWII era note mentions a daring Nazi attempt ending in confusion with a reference to a person reported dead. The fragmentary text hints at an interrogation or incident but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to specify the event or outcome.
A federation reply argues Western Australia faced no grievance justifying secession. It notes population and output gains in 30 years, asserts secession risks partition, and details financial relief from federation. The report lists authors including Sir Robert Garren and J H Keating and defends federal tariff policies and war debts arrangements.
In Sydney a discussion on petrol duties and inter state trade weighs on Western Australia. The report notes possible tax rises, impact on the state treasury, and the broader debate over secession and federation. It argues secession would harm WA and Australia, emphasizing Commonwealth obligations and shared economic interests.
A Stratosphere Recorex aircraft crashed after reaching an altitude around 11 miles on Saturday. Details on location and casualties were not immediately available.
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