07 Mar 1934
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1934
Page
1
A compact, fragmentary line references a king and events surrounding his death. Readable context suggests a historical note, but details are unclear and names appear corrupted.
A violent earthquake last night in New Zealand's North Island caused two deaths, Andrew Pringle of Palatuatua and Mrs. Leonard Greathead of Greytown, with extensive damage across towns including Palmerston and Melting. Communications faltered and buildings collapsed as aftershocks continued.
A new seismic disturbance in New Zealand's region caused heavy property damage but no fatalities. The quake, linked to 1930 events, struck south west of Hastings and Napier areas, extending through the North Island fault zone with significant activity in the Tararua range. Communications disruption momentarily delayed details, but warnings indicated no severe impact on Wellington, about 50 miles away.
Moscow reports a rescue after a plane ferried 12 people to safety from a breaking ice floe off the Caspian Sea. Among the marooned were four groups of fishermen and families, eight of whom were later accounted for as planes continued to search and aid survivors.
In Toronto a sedition trial proceeded under heavy guard as authorities maintained security around the courthouse. Defense and prosecution presented their cases amid tense proceedings, with observers noting heightened precautions and a cautious courtroom atmosphere.
The minister announced a timetable review at the request of Canberran and Queanbeyan operators to ease increased traffic. The aim is to better meet traveler convenience over the past year, with the department ready to adjust schedules accordingly.
London reports an official statement outlining the present position on disarmament. The envoy cites the Lord Privy Seal and Capt Anthony Eden noting the Paris and Rome visits as influential to powers involved, with no full statement until information is complete.
In a Senate debate on the Vinson Naval Bill Borah denounced munition makers as international criminals and warned that private profits could push Japan toward war. He urged complete government control of production to avert a broader conflict.
Melbourne Tuesday report says the Minister for Customs will begin extended talks with the American Consul General in New York to explore reciprocal trade relations. The move follows President Roosevelt's request for negotiating power for such agreements as the United States has run a large trade surplus with Australia, with 45 million dollars of exports and seven million dollars of imports in recent years. Preliminary discussions will start Thursday. figures will be prepared for future negotiations by the Department of Commerce.
President Roosevelt addresses several thousand NRA code administrators at a three day review in Washington. He rejects fears the act leads to fascism or communism and urges immediate cooperation, higher wages, and reemployment with wage increases while reducing working hours by ten percent along with countering small operators’ concerns.
Ambiguous government notice reports the Waverly council appointing a mayor amid unclear text. The article mentions designation of a minister and a term likely linked to 1034, but many phrases are garbled. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Dramatic Paris scene as judge Hurleux and others confront a plan to self harm amid Bravicky financial scandal delays. Poison testing on Prince’s viscera prompts exhumation talks while the Paris analyst disputes poison findings. Witnesses discuss parliamentary immunity withdrawals and sensational disclosures expected in the Stavisky case.
In London, protesters rally against British Broadcasting Corporation censorship as trade groups defend a speech by Sir Herbert Austin. William Ferrie and workers condemn cuts to “That William character” talk, shouting that records were substituted and the event curtailed during the dispute over wireless broadcasts.
London reports D F Jardine resigns the Surrey captaincy while touring India with the MCC side. The Surrey committee appoints E R J Holmes captain, with selection committee seats in doubt. Hawce is sailing for South Africa. Warmer barred as journalist.
A court awarded £25,000 in damages in the Rasputin film case, ordering publication to stop. The ruling disputes rights, damages, and injunction terms, with the plaintiff claiming substantial harm from the film's distribution and release.
A jury returned a verdict for Princess Inna against Metro-Goldwyn Mayer for 26000 pounds in a libel case tied to the Rasputin and the Empress production. The trial featured Princess Irina and Natasha as key figures, with discussions on alleged seduction and misrepresentation in the film’s portrayal. Justice Avery oversaw proceedings and considered whether the film’s words could be seen as libel or slander.
The Methodist Conference heard that the Canberra cooperative church experiment had failed yet supported continuing cooperative efforts. Rev W H Jones urged eventual church unity but said the time was not yet ripe and noted fault and prejudice affecting the Canberra movement.
The Inter-State Conference of the Federal A L P decided to send six delegates from each state to interview Lang Party representatives to seek unity talks. New South Wales opposed further negotiations, while other states pressed for an amicable settlement. The Lang Party rejected early proposals and insisted on conditions, leading to tense debate and the formation of a committee to pursue unity and an antiwar policy.
Tuesday testimony reveals American producer Byoney claimed potential 128d. per gallon price cuts were hindered by financial issues. Officials discuss Western Australia supply contracts with Richfield and ORR, noting regulatory hurdles and legal costs approaching £10,000 as proceedings unfold.
Fragmentary note records a 1929 stock exchange peak for combined companies with over £70,000,000 cited and mentions a Chan selling at 123. The legibility limits precise details and parties.
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