17 Oct 1934
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1934
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a theater and a company led by someone named Chm. It hints at a lead, possibly an inquiry or setup for a theater event, with unclear dates or personnel due to the garbled text. Further readable context would clarify names and actions.
Sydney Tuesday report shows Taxpayers Association criticising the special Income Amendment Bill before Parliament. Members say the bill extends discrimination in taxation and doubles the burden on domiciled incomes, urging Royal Commission recommendations to simplify double taxation.
Two Briton and two Indian members of the Bombay Flying Club endured an Arabian Desert ordeal after forced travel from Bombay via Baghdad and Basra. Their plane ran low on water. searchers spotted them after three days adrift in the desert.
Suspects in the Waverley murder were arrested during the week. Police will seek court action tomorrow in Sydney. Detectives believe a small pistol may have been thrown from the Sydney Mer deur bridge, aiding the investigation into the killing of Paul Drasdoff. One suspect may testify to help clear up the case.
Sydney officials faced calls from the International Council of Women for stronger protective measures. The deputation, led by Cooks, urged the Minister for Justice to address alleged corruption and ensure public safety. Government officials indicated ongoing consideration of amendments to widen protection and curb abuses in prospectuses.
In Budapest miners, after a long huel, agreed to settlement terms including a bonus payment at Christmas and protection from prosecution if the mine stayed undamaged. A government commission was appointed. The strike saw armed police and terrified families outside the pit as workers endured days without food or water.
A partial OCR note describes a local Sydney scene with scattered letters and phrases, mentioning a hall and a street scene. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks a coherent event or clear entities to identify.
Prince Henry inspected a guard of honour in Adelaide and visited wards with the Commonwealth Ministering of the tour. He attended the schoolchildren's demonstration at Adelaide Oval and later left for Melbourne after a salute of 22 guns. The Mayor suggested a future Australian visit for Prince George I and his bride for the South Australian Centenary.
Police party from Sydney led by Sergeant Kennedy and Baker sails to Canberra on October 23 to join the Canberra unit with detectives and uniformed men. The delegation includes Delectras Bucy and Dr Cramatcey Wilson. Additional officers Jonawine and MkW travel with the group.
Cleanup and barrier setup at the War Memorial Site precede a planned Duke of next week visit. A tree will be planted along Pialligo Avenue with enclosures made for Commonwealth invitees, school children, local returned soldiers and their relatives, guides, and honored guests.
Arrangements for the State Ball at Parliament House during the Duke of Gloucester’s Canberra stay are finalized. Officials state the dress code is full evening dress with white tie white satin gloves and white gloves. Decorations will feature Australian and British standards with a shield bearing the emblems of both nations.
The Postal Telegraph Company reports that Manila was struck by a fierce typhoon. San Francisco received word Monday that Manila was submerged, streets a foot deep, and all wireless communication with the United States from the Philippines was cut off.
The Premier Mr Stevens told the Legislative Assembly that a British firm’s offer to build the Eastern Suburbs Railway would not be accepted. He said the government would not enter into any London agreement with terms that would raise external debt by 16 million.
Report from Milden Hall notes Comet aircraft draw crowds as seven more entrants anticipated and a bitter north wind may affect participation. The Daily Mail calls the contest highly exciting and highlights British planes’ need to perform well amid official and public interest.
A party of twenty members from the God Harriers Club will depart Canberra today carrying a message from Prime Minister Lyons to the Lords of Melbourne for the Victorian Centenary. They plan a 100 mile daily route, stopping Gun Dagat and Albury before reaching Melbourne Show Ground by Saturday afternoon.
A Modest aviatrix eludes view from spectators while Cochrane oversees plane overhaul. Reports say she may have been present for five days, with attention focused on the airfield area and surrounding activity.
In Sydney the Coroner delivered a verdict at the inquiry into a fire on Crown Street premises owned by Merbert John Lana. Leonard Bolton testified about a man seen pulling wire netting from a window and throwing a box through as flames began, with kerosene-soaked furniture noted. The jury noted doubt about deliberate arson by the Executive’s policy context, and a resolution expressing association support was carried.
Sir Charley Kingsford Smith to take to the air tomorrow with Lady Southern Crewe aboard for the first flight since the damaged vessel was repaired. The pilot is planned to depart Brisbane on Saturday morning, aiming to complete a full journey for the voyage.
The New York Times plans a section on the Duke of Gloucester visit to Canberra. Canberra photographer Charles and Hans coordinate to publish a complete ceremony record for public release in the American Press. The effort aims to capture an event watched by millions daily.
Dr Page argues tariff cuts to save overseas trade and jobs in cities and communities. The paper notes Mr Collingridge was asked to provide regular pictures. A New York Times supplement reproduced a photo of a Tasmanian schoolmate who became Australian Prime Minister, taken by Collingridge.
Carol departed in private capacity to attend the funeral of Alexander, brother in law, while rumors swirled about succession as king of Roumania amid royal intrigue.
In Belgrade the coffin bearing the king’s body arrives amid public tension and unease. Officials scramble to manage crowds as soldiers guard the route, while citizens express fear over potential unrest and the overall solemnity of the occasion.
Melbourne residents walk to work as tramways board tries to negotiate after no trams run in the city. Tramway workers held a stop work meeting but failed to reach a decision, forcing tens of thousands to travel on foot.
At St Marys Basilica Rev Father J J Ma Toney urged preserving Aborigines from extinction. He argued Indigenous intelligence was underrated and praised their history and inventions, noting a large Went Mell meeting with a call to extend a strike and to protect native reserves amid colonial tensions.
The meeting adjourned to 10 am tomorrow while discuss ion results will be shared with mes. Tramway workers will not return to service yet. Emergency services began at 2 pm with state coordination. City crowds used trams and motor cars, some pedestrians rode bicycles with helpers behind or on handlebars. The Transport Dept warned private transport to homes. nearly 600 vehicles with 7000 capacity were available. The service is expected to cover a portion of normal tramway operation, with rail officials reporting over 100000 extra passengers carried by train this morning. Absence of tram obstructions prevented Mr S B Canery from Melbourne experimenting city note. Further tests will occur when services resume.
Australia conveys condolences to France over the death of M. Raymond Poincare. Prime Minister Lyons sent a note to the British Ambassador at Paris expressing profound regret on France's loss of one of its illustrious statesmen. The message highlighted his patriotism and national service as a source of inspiration.
A national funeral was held on Saturday for King Alexander or M. Barthourre. The shock of the assassination intensified by the political turmoil is believed to have hastened his death.
A fragment from Mewtown railway yards reports a man trapped between moving railway trucks. Details are unclear due to damaged text but authorities likely investigated the incident and provided first aid.
A trench collapse by Water Board workers in Weal leaves three men injured. Earnest Bargent, 40, of Parramatta, sustains chest injuries. Reginald Dillon, 40, suffers internal injuries. Patrick Fitzpatrick, 40, of Madfern, escapes with injuries to the back and legs. All were admitted to hospital in serious condition.
An Obelisk honoring Captain Cook is unveiled in London with speeches by Victoria’s Agent General and Middlesbrough officials. The event, accompanied by wreaths from the Commonwealth governments, marks a colonial tribute amid historical discourse on exploration and empire.
A native named Whd Jimmy stood trial for the killing of Alex Brown an elderly man at Wal Tuna station in Garnett district. Brown was on duty when the incident occurred. Three other natives Bantbo Hoot and others were mentioned in connection with the case.
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