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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 22, 1934

Page

1

Trade Agreement With Belgium Opens Glass Import Quota

Australia and Belgium ink a provisional one year pact to allow limited Belgian window glass imports while removing related embargoes. The deal allocates 7 million square feet annually among Australia 60 percent, United Kingdom 10 percent, Belgium 8.7 percent and other countries 4.3 percent for Australian use, with duties and quotas for local producers and a plan to extend negotiations for a broader agreement. Parliament debate follows as opposition demands full discussion before effect.

Australia Belgium House of Represent Jurl Curtons Me. White Au Wallen United Kingdom Er. White Hrlah Itsia Notird White Aguin Thie Austealle Glase Company Uss Scullin Australis Garien Henry Guilett Boullin Bel Alum Brennan Honey Guilett Everly Co.memtern Bewdley Boullip Aoullin Seullin Mir Eyonn Aaid Hig Caegarin

General Butler Testifies on Fascist Plot Aims to Save Capitalism

Retired General Smedley Butler testified before Congress about a rumored fascist plot to march 600,000 veterans on Washington to force Roosevelt from power, funded by Wall Street brokers. Butler and other named individuals deny involvement, while Chairman Dickstein says the inquiry will continue.

New York Smedley Butler Rain Trust Biller Wall Street American Legion Washington Roosevelt Butler Butler Fixlly Dickstein Johnnryes Ad Wien

Imperial Airways doubles London routes to India Africa

Imperial Airways Ltd announced duplicated air services between London and Calcutta and London and Johannesburg, offering twice weekly flights in each direction for passengers and mails to India and Africa. Four weekly services connect Britain with Egypt. The London Johannesburg leg begins January 1.

London Wodnenda Imperial Airways Ltd Calcutta Johannesburg India Africa Britain Egypt TU Ie

H M S Sussex Royal Cruise Ends Amid Midnight Incident

Report from a coastal port describes the final day of the HMS Sussex royal cruise. A late midnight incident near the ship involved the Duke and crew aboard the vessel while a screening of royal material was underway. The account highlights tensions and the ship's handling of the event during the voyage's close.

Sunex al Nea Hinaya Highnam

American wheat exports cease shocking drop in U S trade

Washington reports the United States halted export sales for the first time since the earlier regime with a single bushel sold last week. Officials discuss the decline linked to wartime disruptions and policy shifts, noting reactions from leaders and observers amid a ceremonial parliamentary gathering.

Washington Tle Praielen United States

Early Closing Likely for Commonwealth Loan Subscriptions

The Commonwealth's £15,000,000 loan saw subscriptions totaling around 4,000 yesterday, with officials signaling possible refusals for further applications today. The prospectus noted the loan might close within two weeks, but the treasurer reserved discretion to extend or shorten the opening period as oversubscriptions emerged.

Commonwealth

Bandits Hold Missionaries in China Demand Ransom

Bandits abducted five Chinese inland mission workers near Chonyuan and Kwpichaw on October 3, including Mrs Hossbart and Mr Hayroan, later releasing the women to press a ransom of 106000 dollars for the husbands. Spanish Jesuit Father Lopes was captured October 18 during an escape attempt. authorities in Nanking and Peking coordinate rescue, with ban reported heading toward Beechwan.

Shanghai Wan Hayman Dwins Bosshart Imadita Nanking Beechwan China Mins Ableim Mexdames Hossbart Hayroan Chonyuan Kwpichaw Peking Father Lopes Lesping Mission Compound

Byrd Reports New Mountain Range in Americas

Tuesday report from Pilot June about discoveries after the third series flotation describes an elevated land mass to the east and south of Ford range, extending exploration toward Marie Byrd land. Admiral Byrd’s observations suggest a link between the Andes and Antarctic terrain, challenging views on continent formation.

America June Marie Byrd Aniles Mountains Amer Antarctica

Centenary Golf Melbourne Results Highlight American Wins

In Melbourne on Wednesday the Americans led by Ky Laffann dominated the professional championship, with Bunyan and Cooper delivering strong showings for the U S A. Notable results include Wood defeating Mel Mahon, and Te Dlegel of the U B A S overcoming Grey aca. Thompson beat Brew’Jwrt, while Kay and Smith posted decisive wins for their teams.

Melbourne Wedneway Ky Laffann Re. Bunyan Bast V. Richevardean N-S.w H. Cooper Naesmith Vic C. Wood USA F. Mel Mahon Boat Australia I Te Dlegel UBA C Grey

Cited Fragments From Sussex Inquiry Recounted

The text presents a fragmented quotation about a day of examination and a note on many men in England, including those with beards, referencing a company of Sussex and others. The source is unclear and reads as an OCR fragment.

Sussex England Laupiter

Britain and the Rhine frontier debate in Parliament

In the Chamber of Deputies to day Mr de Geant quoted Mr Baldwin describing Britain's Rhine frontier as vulnerable when enemy planes could dominate the sky. He said Britain did not imply cooperation with Holland or other powers in plans outside Britain. Mr de Graaf rebutted rumors of Holland entering a military commitment, stating Holland would cede territory for the defense of others.

THM Hague Turetay de Geant Chamber of Deputies Stanley Baldwin Britain Rhine England Baldwin Holland de Graaf

Zeppelin service to Europe and United States announced

Dr Eckener, commander of the Graf Zeppelin, says the new Zeppelin ZL 129 will, after completion in 1935, run a regular ten day or fortnightly service between Europe and the United States. The flight to America takes 44 hours and 53 hours back. The airship will carry 51 passengers at about 4617 and 20 tons of freight and mail.

Berlin Eckener Graf Zeppelin Europe United States Ametica

Commerce transfer to Sydney questioned yesterday

Cabinet discussed rumors of moving most Commerce Department staff from Melbourne to Sydney. Dr Page denied exposing any strong desire for the shift, stating the matter needed careful cabinet consideration. Officials note Sydney staff strength would require significant state planning and could affect federal capital headquarters.

Commerce Co- Dartmant Hydney Melbourne Arly Page Tewns Page Sydney Can- Terre

Tasman flight in rebuilt plane to New Zealand

Two Sydney airmen Ray Whitehead and Ree Nicholl plan a dawn departure from Gerringong Beach in a rebuilt Pum Moth bound for New Zealand. They previously attempted to fly last Wednesday but returned to Mascot due to bad weather. Conditions are reported favorable, with a cautious forecast as they near New Zealand. The crew refueled at Muscat and await a suitable runway to depart around 1.90 a.m.

Sydney Ray Whitehead Ree Nicholl Gerringong Beach New Zealand Mascot Muscat Gerringong

Question in the House Hits Littleton Groom

In the House of Representatives the transfer of departments in Canberra was discussed. Mr Patarven, the minister, stated the Commerce Department was under consideration and that several departments were proposed for transfer to Canberra.

Littleton Groom House of Representatives Canberra Commerce Department Patarven Jerim

Professionals Case for Tennis Stars

London Tuesday Mrs Joan Lycott author of the Kinglish tennis champion Austin argues in the Evening Standard that tennis should allow professionals and amateurs to compete together. She says professional play would strengthen lawn tennis and elevate the sport worldwide.

London Joan Lycott Austin Hax Wolf and

Vestey Officer Arrest Notice in Argentine Tax Case

Tuesday a Vestey officer declared the arrest of Richard Toopel, manager of Anglo-Packing Co owned by Vestey International of London. He faces charges for destroying company accounting books and refusing to inform the committee about books kept. The Supreme Court upheld the government's fight to inspect books of foreign companies, imposing fines on seven English and American firms backing firms.

Firma

Princess Marina’s London Wedding Journey Start

Princess Marina md iusy Inat day of shopping and bidding good bye to friends before leaving for England for her marriage with the Duke of Kent. She will spend her last evening with her parents then retire early. The Duke will meet her at Dover and they travel to Victoria where the King Queen and Prince of Wales await. Police prepare for high security and crowd control on November 25 as London readies for the royal wedding.

Parib Tursday Marina md England Doki Kent Marina Thas London Hier Duke of Kent Dover Victoria Watinn

Air Mail to Begin Timely Service in London

Arrangements to open air mail according to schedule include Imperial Airways temporary provision of a four engined monoplane of the Atalanta class to assist the Quantan in maintaining the Singapore route.

London Imperial Airways Ltd Atalanta Ethas Qantan Singapore

Unclear Text Merges Amid Crowd Monitoring

Fragmentary note mentions themes of crowd interaction and surveillance aimed at unidentified coreigners. Phrases are garbled and names or places are not readable. The passage seems to describe a controlled environment with ongoing oversight, but specifics are not discernible.

Wedding Gift From the Commonwealth Proposed to Prince George

A Avalontian government proposal suggests a Commonwealth gift to Prince George and Princine Mazina for their forthcoming wedding. The plan envisions the High Commissioner in London purchasing a representative item, though timing and approval remain uncertain.

Prince George Princine Mazina London

Larger Bubaidy for Air Malin

The Financial News notes Imperial Airways may expand subsidies to fund faster planes and to push a new glide record. A flying pilot and passengers set a 4 hour 50 minute record, greeted with praise but remaining tentative. Parliament adjourned as debates split the Labour Party on the appropriation bill.

Air Malin London Wednenday Financia| News Uniersuade Imperial Airwavs Pirc Maobcow Amatair

Australian writers group faces resignation over politics

Kisch to attend luncheon of the Fellowship of Australian Writers in John Musefield tomorrow. Egon Klechweld reports invitation and intent to attend. Frank Clune, secretary, says he will resign from the Fellowship after the luncheon to protest politics being brought into the matter.

Aydney Wertoxiing Egon Klechweld Aua Stralian Westere John Musefield Aude Frank Clune Association Anld Fellowship of Writers Brough

Earth tremor rattles Sydney area

Earthquakes were felt across New South Wales and Sydney areas including Bondi Coogee and Bronte. Big buildings trembled and minor shocks were reported in several country towns south of Sydney with disruption to some offices and operations observed.

Bydnry Shack Bydney Cohalders Bondi Coogee Bronte

Plane crash inquiry concludes with cautious findings

The Commownraith Air Accident Committee today finished a thorough test of a De Bavitand aircraft flown to Australia by chief pilot Heath Shay. The committee stated the aircraft behaved in a thoroughly successful manner, noting the crash was avoided through careful handling.

Brirrant de Bavitand Auatralia Hy Cantae Heath Machink Ty Shay Tayngremeh Althorah

MCC Team for West Indies Selected

Fourteen MCC cricketers named to tour the West Indies with Wyatt as captain. Selection includes Holmes, Harner, Townsend of Oxford, Hendren, Hammond, Leyland, Ames, J Brith of Middlesex, Pain Iddon, Farrimond, and Hollies as wicket keeper.

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