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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1934
Page
1
Britain faces sharp disarmament setbacks as France rejects the memorandum. Berlin officials warn Paris is the proper venue for any future concessions while Germany insists on rearmament and a constructive solution that matches other powers.
A four man Italian case rests on an alleged plan to assassinate Mussolini with a poison gas tab. Renato Clanca Claudio Leone Bucci and Pisquale Capasso are charged with involvement and an attempted bombing tied to a Paris associate. Indictment cites 6000 lire paid by Renato and 10000 lire for the killing. A special trial is planned. outcomes include possible execution or 20 year term.
The Daily Telegraph naval writer reports Italy will not place any new warship orders this year as a disarmament gesture. Shipyards are busy finishing the previous programme.
Two FEZ mowers from Gao to Brussels were missing for two days and later discovered burned to a cinder between the wreckage in the Sahara Desert, an airmen from Sunday.
Rome reports that Mussolini and Austrian Chancellor Dolffuss will meet March 14 to 16 to discuss Danubian economic restoration and a possible outlet to the sea via Trieste. The plan aims to aid Austrian and British trade, with coal imports from Britain in exchange for timber.
Sydney report of Sarah Beatrice Woodward 20 a deaf mute who drowned at East Hills Park baths while diving before her parents at Arncliffe. A crowd watched as she performed feats in 20 feet of water, struck a pylon, was rendered unconscious, and later recovered body with police assistance after more than an hour.
A record Queanbeyan Pastoral and Agricultural Show drew a crowd last Saturday with ground receipts over £300, about £120 above last year. The Grand Parade impressed judges as the best yet seen at the Showground, with standout ring events and a new high jump record of 6 feet 7 inches by M Cullen’s Jacko. Doyle of Canberra won the underhand woodchop in a tight finish, while W J Willis and J Newlyn were runner-ups. Awards covered numerous classes from young colts to draught horses and ponies, with multiple winners including N. Neilson, G. R. Gouge, R. and T. Coster, and F. Watson among others. (Continued on page 3.)
Senor Lerroux formed a cabinet bringing the Right and Centre parties together supported by radicals and others. Officials fear a quick move toward a corporate state and potential coups as Catholic leaders threaten to veto bills, while wage tensions trigger police protection and possible unrest ahead of March 5.
John Dillinger, an infamous New York gangster imprisoned in Crown Point Indiana, escaped with a negro accomplice using a wood carved weapon and stole the sheriff's guns and car. They took the deputy-sheriff as a hostage before fleeing. The woman sheriff Mrs Lillian Holley later released.
The mutilated body of F ymmy Deamy 34 of Penrith was found on a railway line near Lakemba after trains had run over him. Denny and his brother were at Lakemba and left shortly before midnight. he was not seen alive again. The driver of a goods train reported the body and police and ambulance crews were horrified at the scene. A watch worn by the dead man was embedded in his flesh. police have no idea how he came to be on the line.
An official communique reports wholesale seizure of property from Communists and others deemed enemies of the State in Berlin. Radios, gramophones, bicycles, cars, furniture, real estate, printing presses, and money are cited as confiscated assets. Notable names listed include Herr Hirchfeld and editor George Bernhard.
Britain plans for the coming financial year raises air estimates to 17 561 000 pounds. Two new home defence squadrons are added in 1934, with one overseas flying boat squadron and one fleet air squadron forming, bringing total regular squadrons to 81 plus 13 non regular. The memo notes curtailment of new units pending disarmament talks and stresses a need to balance national security with restraint.
Sister Thomas risked her life to reenter an anaesthetic room as a large oxygen cylinder ignited during charging. She removed ether, isolated the fire, and shut the door before tackling the burning cylinder to prevent a major catastrophe.
Reports from the United Kingdom indicate continued headway in most industries and rising employment reflected in better retail trade. Ramsden, in Bradford, urged world action against Japanese competition, saying nations must unite to curb imports if Japan maintains low production standards.
The British Industries Fair reports heavy orders and a hopeful year ahead for manufacturers. The London area and hom e sections note robust demand despite currency and trade restrictions, with Foreign business judged remarkably good. Attendance reached 124 507, up from 112 428 last year.
President Roosevelt was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by American University in Washington on Saturday. In his address he noted the growing intelligent interest of the American people in government.
Paris police possess Stavisky counterfoils showing £2,500,000 in payments to leading persons named on the list. Officers monitor movements of suspects who might flee the country after a misdirected packet sent to London led to the discovery.
The last quarter shows maintained exchange activity with a shift in detested securities toward strength. There is little Australian stock offering and prices may rise further in the future.
An assault on the British consulate in Turkestan followed the collapse of the government. Officials report damage to the building and injuries among staff, with investigations underway into the attackers and motives.
Messages report four British subjects, all Indians, injured with one fatally during fighting at Mashgar City Sin-kiang on February 13 after the fall of the Turkish Government. The British Consulate faced an armed guardless attack on a bungalow before residents resisted. Snipers fired on the building at night, causing four casualties.
A Zeebrugge hero served aboard HMS 2 during the operation, earning recognition for bravery. The article notes his role and the ship’s involvement in the mission, highlighting wartime valor and naval service.
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