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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1934
Page
1
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith is expected to land Oaklands at 11 30 AM EST completing a trans Pacific flight from Australia. Reports say signals weakened as he crossed the Pacific, with the plane between 400 and 600 miles from Oakland.
The Paterson interior reshuffle follows Mr Stewart’s offer, reducing prior ministerial load. Br. Lyons to be Prime Minister and Treasurer, with Earle for Commerce, Monziew as Attorney General, and a slate including Hughes Health Repatriation, Paterson Interior Employment, Pearce External Affairs, and others.
A fragmentary report describes Admiral Byrd directing tractors and snow machines to clear a route toward Little America. The crew faced crevasse hazards and rough ice as they seek a navigable passage east of the base, with orders to retreat northward if needed. The text mentions Bernard Skinner and Farachule as crew but is garbled.
London Saturday report notes suspected insurance fraud schemes exposed at Bowatrest Court. Frederick Meharde and Haney Joaphi stand accused of conspiring with Leopold Barris to defraud insurers. Prosecutor hints of further charges pending as evidence is reviewed.
Radio logs from Sir Charles Kingsford Smith report in flight from Honolulu toward Onkiend with position near latitude 22.1 and longitude 6 at mid flight. Kingsford Smith later reestablished contact 11 p m claiming 444 miles east of Honolulu and all well amid intermittently garbled signals. Weather remained good.
The Canberra AFLP branch hears a report by Mr. A Blakely on parliamentary representation of Canberra. He argues for full House representation of the Federal Capital Territory and endorses the party principle of representation in the House of Representatives. The report is adopted.
French cabinet crisis eases as most ministers back Doumergue reform plan while Radicals demand dissolution of the Chamber. He will test stance Thursday, may seek a three month appeal to the country to gain a confidence vote and set the budget for December, with stock markets reacting to the tension.
Dr. Braun, leader of the Social Democrat party in the Saar, claims that Nazi-like terror is being used to intimidate voters in the Saar plebiscite. He alleges 0,000 trained terrorists have been deployed to threaten opponents and disrupt the political process.
The Federal Labour Party hints at electoral reform to cover the Senate only in the response to September 25 general election results. Opposition Leader J H Boullin notes concern over court discussions while reporting 1,767,000 votes for United Australia Party and United Country Party, 4,783,000 against, yielding 47 of 74 House seats. Senate totals favored UAP and Country Party via 18 seats with independent and communist help. Informal ballots numbered 126,000 House and 420,000 Senate.
Heavy weekend rain pushed Canberra’s rainfall for the year past thirty inches for the first ten months. If current conditions persist, the yearly total is set to exceed any on record. October alone added seven inches, surpassing January’s five inch mark.
Reports say two Americans, Mian Fielon Lyater of New York and Gritthe Jonnacn of Washington, were arrested at a local airport during a storm trooper maneuver. They faced rough treatment and were taken to a police station, separated, and reportedly coerced into a journey. They allegedly demanded contact with a consul, but were told they were arrested for ployage.
London dispatch notes Imperial Airways plans for transatlantic routes and a political threat said to target non-Neal voters. The piece also cites Berlin Fury over France and Hitler's deputy warning of harsh measures to defend Saar borders, predicting mass conscription and nationalist fervor.
The only biplane to win the Centenary air race landed at Flemington at 11 31 am yesterday with Squadron Leader J D Howell and Flying Officer C B Kay aboard. They flew from Mildenhall England in 13 days 18 hours 45 seconds, faced several close calls including Baghdad sighting with only five gallons of petrol left, and were warmly received at Elam. They plan to fly across the Tasman Sea to New Zealand. Davies and Hill arrived from Allahabad at 3 am after magneto trouble delaying departure.
London reports progress in naval parleys with technical points still under discussion. Diplomats expect a report for leaders of delegations this week as experts continue work amid lingering tension.
Russian researchers report a method to store human blood for transfusions. Blood could be kept fluid for about 20 days, with one man's blood remaining unchanged for the full period. At least one hospital used preserved blood injections to help patients recover, enabling factories to maintain a transfusion supply independent of ordinary stocks.
The Duke of Kent and Princess Marina announce a national gift for the royal wedding to be allocated to four children. The plan says the gift will be used to provide for them, with the specific beneficiaries and distribution not fully disclosed in the notice.
The Neutral Bay Bowling Club, on its third annual Canberra visit, lost to the City Bowling Club 104 to 61 in the morning rinks and to the Canberra Club 40 to 4 in the afternoon. The visit included a dinner at Forrest Bowling Pavilion, with music and speeches, and a plan for next November’s visit.
A fragmentary note references a figure named Lancashire seeking guidance from Dr Page amid vague remarks on aviation prospects and interim plans involving Mr Lyons Jr. The garbled text hints at an affective or evaluative stance but lacks clear factual details.
Melbourne on Saturday saw a staircase to the Amateur Beara Club’s Houseboat collapse as the Duke of Gloucester neared arrival marooning about 200 on the upper deck. Two children received medical aid while others escaped with cuts and shock. the collapse occurred as spectators pressed forward on the crowded structure.
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler vows harsh action against food profiteers amid rising prices. He orders measures to curb price gouging as shops face scrutiny for exploiting shortages.
A nine member committee of Georges is arranging a Christmas gift program for unemployed convalescent and sick children. Notables include Mr George Lansbury, Labour Party leader, and Mr George Aitins, the actor, in the planning group.
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions special sources and an audition, but lacks coherent names, dates, or locations to form a factual news item. No verifiable event or entities are present to summarize into a reliable card.
Labour adds 74 seats across London, taking control of 18 of 28 boroughs and holding a majority in 41 councils. Conservatives fall behind with 31 gains and Liberals Independents influence. Result reflects net shifts amid local campaigns and regional contests.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a calm situation in Siam with mentions of a government review, prisoner or member movement, and possible dispatch to Tongland to address unrest. Lacking clear names or dates.
At Appendere aerodrome London Similay a wedding party flight ended in tragedy when a stunt attempt by pilots A. Aland Dalton and Phillip Rikic of the Air Force went wrong. Wind drove the aircraft into a flood, catching fire. One pilot was rescued with serious injuries while another was incinerated. The third escaped unharmed.
A House of Commons member writes in the Observer urging a direct air route from Britain to Australia via the southern Pacific, bypassing Europe and the United States. He argues current plans are inefficient and outlines a preferable long southward track, noting aircraft ranges, navigation, and speed advantages to maintain a British dominance in global air travel.
The Duke of Gloucester, still weak, handed his speech to civic officials and did not reply in person. He rode a speedboat along the river, cheered by thousands, then watched the Grand Challenge Cup final won by London Club eight. He plans to attend later Melbourne events if his health permits.
An elderly Hornby resident Beatrice Bartuty 41 was struck by a motorist while walking along the roadside this afternoon. She fell to the roadway and suffered a probable fracture of ten pins in the leg.
The Australian Performing Rights Association received from the Big Society in London a payment for Australian composers whose works are performed in England and Europe. The money recognizes earnings from overseas performances and provides a new income source for creators.
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