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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 31, 1934

Page

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Russian Delegate Litysins Push For Permanent Disarmament Talks

The Russian delegate Mr Lityinoff urged the General Committee of the Disarmament Conference to transform the talks into a permanent, regularly assembling body. He argued total armament abolition is not feasible now and proposed security guarantees as a stepping stone to disarmament within favorable conditions. Other delegates, including Mr Norman Tava and Mr Davis, weighed in on naval arms limits, blame for past failures, and revisiting the July 4 1082 British draft concept as a basis for future agreement.

Lityinof General Commission Litvinakt M. Lityinof Gai United Staten Norman Tava America Germany

Hobbs Loses Wicket Early as Australians Struggle in Field

The Australian team meets old friend Hobbs but Hobbs loses his wicket early after Wall dislocates his finger in the field. Grimmett, Gregory, and O'Reilly shine, while Hobbs, Wall, and six thousand spectators witness a tense innings ending with 1 for 148.

Holes Sandham Greaney Sultry Holmes Garland Wella Fender FR. Brown Brooks Gover-Holmes Bangham Hobbs Acre Grimmett Gregory O'Reilly Pope Wall Ftn Hanbaro Beets Bindham

Guide to Test London Match and Team Prospects

Guide reviews the first Test selection and possible changes for England and Australia. It notes Bromley Hh' man’s absence due to influenza, Ebeling and Darling forming key bets, Woodhull needing big scores, Hobbie’s likely debut, and Australia’s plan to oppose Baxter with Warner's views on Larwood’s absence. Barnes and Bowes discussed for English selection while Lae wood and Allen miss due to illness.

London Tureday Hucroy Melodora Bromley Wall Lgn Surrey Ebeling Hinself Darling Woodhull Hobbie Tanonahite A. D. Baxter Beottlah Old Refford Baxter Australia Prum” Warner Daily Telegraph Larwood Barnes Bowes Laewood and Allen Nicholla i Nichelle Batarany

Soviet wheat buys boost in London market

The Daily Telegraph reports a Soviet organization in London is purchasing Australian and Argentine wheat for Vladivostok. Two Australian and one Argentine cargoes totaling 24,600 tons have been bought and chartered for shipment amid expectations of further buying due to crop failures and high bread prices.

London Torsda Daily Telegraph Vladigostock Rianne Suiden Moscow

Germany's Debts Seen as Transfer Difficulty Not Inability

Berlin reports a conference between Germany's foreign creditors under the Standstill Agreement and Reichsbank representatives concluded after a six month moratorium. A communique states the issue was transfer difficulties rather than inability to pay.

Berlin Germany Reichsbank Geom

Larwood Reluctantly Leaves Test Trial After Examined Foot

Larwood London on Tuesday sent a letter to the MCS notifying withdrawal from the test trial on medical advice after examining his left foot. In the match against Budwen he bowled with good pace, included some high balls, and 12 overs yielded two wickets for 24 runs.

London Tuewduy Herat Larwood MCS Whe Widrawal Wie Budwen

Nottingham Mayor Asked to Limit Town Clock Chiming

A reported request from a manager of Australian cricketers seeks to curb the chiming of the Notting ham town clock during a fort match. The town clerk stated no official request had been received, noting the balance between players resting and the strike scheduled between 1 pm and noon.

London Tumday Buahbur Notus Blackboy Nottingtain

Decision in Naylor Case Today

Sydney reports hearing on Rufus Theodore Naylor case where injunction sought to restrain the AIC from declaring him unfit for continued duties. Justin Streat to deliver reserved judgment tomorrow after the court examines action and allegations.

Naylor Sydney Justin Streat Rufus Theodore Naylor Urea

Prince Henry's Australian Tour Details Incomplete

Wednesday report states detailed plan for the Princely tour to Victoria will be finalized by week end after talks between Minister Sr. W. C Marr and Victorian Premier Sir Stanley Argyle and the Centenary Committee. Uncertain London telegraph messages may delay decisions. travel to New South Wales grounds and air reception for the royal party are under scrutiny.

Atoney Prises Victora W. C Marr Stanley Argyle Marr London Prince Henry New South Wales New South Miatat Uae Eng Mahalta

Kingsford Smith backed with £500 offer for air race

Melbourne report notes a £500 offer to Sir Charles Kingsford Smith on condition six others join the British team. Myer Emporium director Sidney Styer advances £1300 while Kingsford Smith seeks £5,000 more. Kingsford Smith remains hopeful of a British machine and official entry details are provided with pilots and aircraft specs.

Melbourne Sidney Styer Myer Emporium Lity Charles Kingsford Smith Anance Fle Kingsford Myer Bir Charles John Brannage Charles Sir Charles Kingsford Smith

Admiral Togo Dies in Tokio After World Fame

The Marquis Hatharehro fogo known as the Nelson of Japan died in Tokio after a long career marked by grand naval victories at Port Arthur and the destruction of the Huasion fleet. His death follows a noted lifetime spent at sea and public duties including a royal visit to England for King George’s coronation. Funeral plans include cremation and ashes divided between Tokyo and Kagoshima, with a public day of mourning and restrictions on entertainment. A shrine at Yokohuruks is planned in his honor.

Torio Hatharehro Fogo Nelson Japan Poclock Nogi Port Arthur Togo Aidbie Bailie Den Togo Baek Tobie Tokie Kagostauna Navy

Wool selling plan criticized by growers in Sydney

James Walker of the Glaxiers Association said on May 1 that proposing 18 900 relay daily for the first half of the life melting season would yield at most 10 recommendations and would be discussed at the Australian Woolgrowers Council and Brokers Federal Council annual convention. Even if adopted, controlling bodies could reduce offerings as needed. Growers at the stand felt the proposed level was too large given current conditions and prospects.

Sydney Wednesda Glaxiers’ Assonaion James Walker Brokers Federal Council Australian Woolbrawers Counci National Council of Woolceiling Brokers Tne Propos 16 Aries Xeowers

Rail revenue rises for school vacation

Sydney reports a substantial rise in railway revenue during the autumn school vacation, totaling 126,000 pounds, an increase of 9,000 over the previous year. In London Gordon Richards, the champion jockey, rode his 50th winner for the weapon, reaching a half century fortnight earlier than that year.

Sydney London Gordon Richards

National Bank Chairman Bars Political Entanglement

In Melbourne on a Wednesday the National Bank of Australia faced a shareholders meeting amid disputes over a Labour Party proposal. Acting chairman Sir Frank Clarke opposed motions that would push the bank into political or promotional activity, stressing the bank must remain apolitical.

Melbourne Labour Party National Bank of Australia Frank Clarke

Dr Page Reveals Proposals for Senate Ticket in NSW

Dr Earle Page, leader of the Federal Country Party, discussed possible shifts in seat allocation to preserve Country representation. He said there had been no overtures from Bil Lyons on trading preferences for a Country Party Senate spot and questioned the NSW boundary plan versus wider redistribution.

Sydney Earle Page Federal Country Party U.C.P Bil Lyons Page Lyons Country Party Senate New South Wales Commonwealth Boul Australis Karte Page Eatia

Prime Minister Lyons replies on party preference exchange

In a rare public reply Prime Minister Lyons says he cannot await any amquiieg ons and will not stay silent on matters treated as confidential for the time being. He confirms discussing the exchange of preferences with Dr Earle Page and notes he supports the idea while consulting with colleagues. The PM dismisses Dr Page’s public statement and defends his position amid calls for unity with the United Australian Party and United Country Party.

Page Watt Mr. Lyons Earle Page Lyons Tme Country Party New South Wales Senate Pilie Lr. Page Mr. Lyoma Country Party Senate Mitera Letmen Pagwa Hocking United Australian Party United Country Party

War Debt Budget Ruling Delays Australia Payments

The treasury warned no request from the United Kingdom to resume suspended war debt payments has been received. Following America's demand for a 39 million dollar payment on June 1, Australia will not have a budget provision to resume these payments, even if the United States makes Britain the payment, the Australian portion remains unaffected.

Te In Treasury United Kingdom Stralia America Great Britain United Statente Australia

Quintuplets Make History in Corbeil Births

A Toronto doctor reports Mia Hienne gave birth to a set of quintuplets in Corbeil yesterday. All five babies are alive and well after the delivery. The family and medical team say the rare birth marks a historic milestone in the town.

Toronto Mia Hienne Foe Corbeil

Welcome for Airwoman Jean Batten in Sydney crowd

A large crowd greeted Airwoman Jean Batten on arrival in Sydney at 3 o clock, dominated by women. She appeared in white, posed for cameras, and thanked Australia for the warm welcome while noting the Empire’s stronger ties between Australia and Britain. Batten spoke of her voyage from London and her Pride in her country, dedicating the welcome to her mother and supporters.

Aisa Jaen Batten Mae “Ol London Batten Addresson Welcome Age Sydney Bate Tonnada Baiten Amy Dohingon Austin Say Austretia Lord Wakefield Aviatan Pines Australia Twan

London Doubts Russian Plan

Geneva commentary in the Daily Telegraph questions the feasibility of security without sanctions. It notes that security without teeth is futile and dangerous and cites Mr. Baldwin's remark that those prepared for sanctions must be prepared for war.

Geneva Baldwin

Death sentence Fry for eight aborigines

Darwin reports that eight Aboriginal men were sentenced to death for the murder of two white prospectors Adolf Koch and Brenten Arin Sk in the Fiumamurice River area on November 13, 1082. His Honour stated the case demanded no clemency under the new ordinance allowing alternative penalties, deeming it a treacherous, brutal murder.

Darwin Adolf Koch Brenten Arin Fiumamurice River Celine Waa H. J. Foster

Death rate lowest in Australia record set in Federal Territory

The December 31 ration estimate for the Federal Capital Territory stood at 2.268 with 4884 on the date in 1082 linked to births and deaths in the year to December 31. There were 181 births and 38 deaths, including 25 males and 13 females, as the territory’s death rate stood at 480 per 1000.

Federal Capital Territory T. McPhee

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Porrey Hobe Tralia Russia Nottingham Victoria Kingsford Smiths Aie Race Committee D. P Saville Fame Ina Tokio New National Bank DR. Page C.P Britain Jean Batten Fry F.C.T. Vital Statistics Btevens Bellen
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