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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 20, 1934

Page

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Italian policy backs Germany against France in talks

Rome advocates disarmament reform and asserts expansionist aims in Africa and the Balkans. Mussolini pledges to support Germany, oppose punitive moves by France, and pursue Italian ascent through the south and east while strengthening fortifications on the Alpine frontier.

Onrverntier Ada Africa Duce Cardinal Pointe Italy Waly Ile Merwim Q People of Kianlerm

TILDEN AND VINES Challenge Perry and Crawford

Philadelphia report notes a tennis challenge saved by Tilden and Ward to Perry and Crawford. Day match to determine the world champion title with admission details and spectator plans mentioned. The piece references Inter Federation of Public Tyre and permissions for an open tournament.

Philadelphia Perry Tilden Ramon Pery Dust Crawford Pie Professionain Lamulmm Inter Federation of Pusla Tyre

Air Sports Fragment Teases German Movement

Fragmentary OCR notes refer to a German movement and air sports, mentioning Goering and Wilsons with garbled text. The passage alludes to security, rivalry, and looming pressure but provides no clear event, date, or outcome.

Migration Village Scheme Considered by British Committee

A London based Imperial Development and Settlement Committee proposes a Dominion village network for British migrants. The plan envisions villages of about 50 settlers, clustered homes on settlers’ lands to reduce loneliness, with villagers drawn from the same British locality and named after the home town. The committee seeks a government guarantee for privately subscribed capital and asks the Imperial Government to cover settlers’ transport costs.

Bydnef Rimpire Development and Settlement Research Committee of London Dominion Sydney Britain Aok

Sharp reaction in French press sparks debate in Sydney

In Sydney a clash over eviction figures prompts Premier Miles to defend official data. The French press questions the numbers and accuses Miles of gloating, while critics say the Paris treaty context and Mussolini’s stance color the discourse. The piece notes tensions as France seeks to understand Italy’s view amid diplomatic strains.

Sydney Bonday Camnbiumnindw Miles Perie Paris Mussolini Wang Trold Tagse Francs Italy Munsotie

Swam 20 Miles After Luggers Capsize in Cyclone

Five survivors from two New Guinea boys and a Murrray Islander reached Curtin after their lugger capsized in Monday's cyclone. They swam about 20 miles to shore in 24 hours and then headed for Cape Tribulation. Of 14 crew members, three were drowned. Two other luggers, the Quita and the Nor, are missing and believed lost in the same cyclone.

Brisbane New Guinea Reet Cape Tribulation Quita

No Early Reduction of Exchange Rates Expected

A London financial press speculation about possible exchange rate changes is noted, but no immediate action is expected. The Commonwealth Bank reportedly controls the rate, and as far as can be ascertained, no proposal to alter it is likely to be considered soon.

London Commonwealth Bank

Morocco Paris Victory Brings Free Passage to Atlantic

A correspondent reports Feaice’s war in Morocco ends in apparent victory after seven years of conflict. French forces under General Hare consolidate pacification across 7,000 miles, with two columns joining in the Bank Mountains and a ceremony where a bull is sacrificed. About 38,000 families totaling 200,000 people pledge loyalty to Bisroves and his rule across 713,000 square miles.

Paris Bunday Feaice Morocco Baurehes France Ahorox Atlantic Bank Mountains Hare Fiure Bisroves Hin

Plane attack causes high tension line outage in Braybrook

In Melbourne Mongay a Victorian Agfa Club plane struck a high tension wire near Braybrook causing about 40 feet of line to fall and temporarily shutting the station. The plane sustained minor damage and the pilot landed safely at Musendom.

Melbourne Mongay Agfa Club SAR Braybrook Musendom

Skeleton Found in Box Prompts Investigators at Penahurnt

An almost complete human skeleton was found in a box in the bed of Lereck at Penahurnt today by a passerby. The bones were weather worn, several joined by a brace, and authorities believe the remains may be part of an anatomical exhibit.

Sydney Moman Lereck Penahurnt M Dos

Lord Marley Warns of Helical War in Far East Within Two Years

Lord Marley speaking in Ipswich warned that a war in the Far East within two years seems almost inevitable. He linked German and Japanese actions to a broader anti-Soviet coalition and cautioned that only a conference of powers could delay such a conflict. He argued the navy could not defend Britain’s food supply and that air power and convoys would face severe strain in wartime.

London Far East Lord Marley Ipswich Germany Japan Russia China Britain

Gandhi offers appeal for cooperative aid in Bihar relief

In Calcutta on Monday, Mr Gandhi urged respectful cooperation with the government to pursue relief for Bihar’s distress. A Patan meeting, with a committee of Congressmen Europeans and Hindus, supported relief administration for reconstruction. Gandhi, presiding, said duty requires humane awakening and abandonment of past attitudes.

Calcutta Gupubt Bihar Patan

Reds Bite Police Clash in Melbourne Trades Hall

In Melbourne on Labour Day a clash between Communists and police at Trades Hall left one woman and several constables injured. Protesters after the Labour Day procession reportedly attacked officers with improvised weapons. Ambulances attended as crowds dispersed.

Melbourne Communistie Patloe

British Glider Record Report Amid Unclear Details

A muddled notice from a British glider context notes the death of M Blanchant a high agriculture official, with scattered references to Glider records and a London gathering. The fragmentary text mentions Washington, 50 miles, and possible record attempts at 600 feet, but specifics are unclear.

Eames PARIB M. Blanchant Bos Baten Blanchard Latehington Ead Taad Will x Maaiobae London

Latham to Lead Mission to Sydney in Friendly Visit

The Federal Attorney-General Mr Latham outlined Australia’s planned mission to Sydney as a courtesy gesture to neighbour nations. He stressed friendship over economic coercion, urged direct ties with Britain, the Dutch East Indies, Malay States, China and Japan, and defended the League of Nations policy against party use. He said trade matters would be addressed separately.

Sydney Latham Melbourne Dethe Orth Australia Lengue of Nations Union Umnat Fe League of Nations Lael Joon New Zealand Pacific Foreign Office

Freedom portrayed as inhuman conditions in camp

Gerhardt Seger, ex-secretary of the German Peace Society, describes brutal conditions at the camp near Berlin where 1800 prisoners suffer poor food, harsh rules, and abuse by drunk overseers. He notes rubber truncheons and blood as examples, urging the world to learn from Germany’s supposed freedoms.

London Comventratio Orenienburg Berlin Gerhardt Seger German Peace Society Beger Ie Ite Baby Ud Tokio Huntages Germany Orasvenbiurg

Necessary Meeting Promotes Air Port Adaptations

A fragment notes an urged gathering for men and women to join air port adaptability efforts as winter satire is referenced and a person named Jane appears in the text. The readable portion hints at civic or organizational prompts for participation.

Jane Air Mporte

Ottawa treaties lift Australia UK trade and Pacific links

Trade figures show Australia exporting to British countries rising by £10.5 million in the first year of Ottawa treaty operation. Exports to the United Kingdom jumped by over £10 million, with notable gains in Canada and Pacific nations. Purchases from the UK, Canada, and other British countries increased, while specific gains with the United States were limited. European sales rose but imports from those nations grew modestly, except for Italy and Belgium.

Australia Ottawa Caporta United Kingsi Pacific Canada United Kingdom USA Union of South Africa New Zealand China Philippine Falthouga Japan Baal Indies Austrata Garman Belgium Bil Belgie Autralia Kialy Tema Wnd

Labour Unity in Australia Federal ALP Proposals Placed for Easter Conference

From Melbourne to Sydney the Federal Labour Party submits unity proposals to Lang Labor leader Mr J J Graves. Aimed at constitutional rules and pathways to merge branches with New South Wales, the plan calls for a federal conference to decide on new rules and unity terms. Automatic expulsion actions and a special Federal Conference are anticipated before May.

Sydney Melbourne Federal Labour Party Lang Paty J. J. Graves Ing New South Wales Labour of Fei Lang Party United Party

Mrs Walsh Heckled by Dinwey Meeting at Redfern Park

Mrs Walsh faced a hostile reception as she addressed a gathering of the Women's Guild of Empire workers at Redfern Park. She was hooted and loudly interrupted while attempting to speak to the crowd.

Bydney Monany Mra Walsh Omatvush Rele Redfern Park Women's Guild of Empire Kawaa

City Progress Deputation Interviews Interior Official

A deputation from the City Progress Committee met the Interior official amid routine schedule discussions. The session aimed to advance local projects and address municipal concerns with government oversight.

The City Progress Béinieter For Am Surty

Oil From Coal Report Expected With PM Meeting

The Prime Minister is to meet unemployed miners' delegation on Friday and announce the Newnes Shale Oil Investigation Committee findings. The report reportedly backs resuming work at Newnes with no navy oil supply commitment. Government support to the chosen company is anticipated, while hydrothermal extraction is reportedly not favored.

Sydney Ceusnock Te Newnes Newnes Anansi Sid Hydro Ic Ia

Chilled Meat Trade Seen to Save Australian Cattle Industry

Mr F J Walker reports British orders flowing to Australia as chilled beef expands. He says new shipping space and weekly London cargoes could mark a new era, reducing Argentine competition and boosting national wealth and employment, with government support essential.

Sydney F. J. Walker Mest Australia London Seaton Australis Auwteulin

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