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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1934

Page

3

Disorderly Opening as Speaker Is Elected

Unprecedented scenes marred the Commonwealth Parliament opening as Colonel G Bell was elected Speaker amid a tumultuous process. Gordon Gander pressed his bid, Labour and Liberals clashed, and Bell was finally installed amid uproar with Prime Minister and party leaders offering congratulations.

House of Representatives G. J. Bell J. Gander Lane Labour Colonel Bell Gander Lang

German Dream London Commentary on India Australia Risk

The Morning Post reports Berlin’s view in which Professor Ewaldbasse argues India and Australia are equally ripe for influence. He claims Australia’s defense is weak and notes little sympathy for the Motherland, suggesting political cuts could follow.

London Berlin the Morning Post Ewaldbasse India Australia

Remarkable Commons Question Marks Chairmanship Nomination

Fragmentary report shows Mr J H Prowse nominated by Mr Gregory of the Country Party for Swan while Mr J F Prowse stands for the Western electorate of Toorag or Torrest. Indignation and confusion are evident as the session proceeds.

House of Representatives Gergory Country Party Swan + WAT J. FL Prowse Wijomning Torrest

Kingsford Smith Ready Row rEsu at Suva

A fragmented political report references Kingsford Smith, labor debates, and government moves amid a general discussion of treaties and international relations. It notes actions in Parliament regarding sympathy motions for international incidents and honors extended to deceased officials.

Kingsford Smith rEsu

Coalition in Three Months Deserts Imminent

Parliamentary lobbies buzz over a coming coalition that may force Lyons to step aside within three months with Hawker tipped for Prime Ministership. Perkins, ex-interior minister, circles with Dr Earle Page as Country Party seeks gains. Lyons faces pressure amid UAP dissent and potential shifts in NSW allegiance.

Country Party G. A. S. Hawker J. A. Perkins Earle Page U.A.P My. Street Cotangamte

Miss Hobart Petrol Gauge Cause Landmark Turmoil

A Hobart to Melbourne flight faced a scare when the petrol gauge indicated a fuel shortage. The Commonwealth Government launched a full inquiry after the plane was forced to land at Point Cook. Officials found the petrol gauge was malfunctioning and the fuel supply appeared normal.

Taamanin Melbourny Duc Dounce Department Dionen Princiss Ten Powin Verter Ewig Brenda Haas Breall Point Cook Laverton

Conspiracy Arrests In Sydney Family Case

Detectives charged a family with conspiracy to kidnap a 14 year old girl from a Randwick area boarding school. Police say the parents and relatives plotted to remove the pupil to a transfer point for elopement, while the child’s custody raised several prior concerns. The mother and father were granted bail as investigations continued.

Sydney Laken Standwick Nereit Giehe Rand Wick Randwick Cetoertivin Neeteil Tile

Edwardian Britain sparks rumors on Ramsay MacDonald

In London Tuesday a second volume on the National Government era traces Lord Snowden’s view of Ramsay MacDonald’s possible scheme to cling to power. The text hints at coalition moves and differing stances within the Labour and Conservative ranks as tensions rise, with remarks attributed to McDonald about uncertain waters ahead.

London Bem Lord Roowden

Rasputin Film in London Faces Libel Claim

Prince Chegodieff of Riga, a bareistar, alleges libel over the film Rasputin and the depiction of Rasputin as a murderer. He says he never knew Rasputin, held no position at the Russian Court, and was never presented to the Czar, prompting action against Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

London Rinent Rasputin Ang Prince Jacob Cheegodie Bareistar Riga Chemedieff Rasputin Prince Chegodieff Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer

Wreckage Reported by Steamer Kooyong Near Redondo Island

Melbourne uses radio reports from the steamer Kooyong that wreckage sighted by pilot Frewin northeast of Redondo Island may belong to the missing Mine Hobart. Kooyong to dock at Geelong by 3 tomorrow morning and plans to take the debris to Melbourne.

Melbourne Kooyong Frewin Ance Ste Nowth Redondo Island Hobart Geelong

Shot by Friend Near Salisbury Causes Injury

London Mondray reports Mr D Robertson was shot while shooting near Salisbury by a friend. He sustained injuries to both legs and was unable to identify the shooter. The Central Summons Court hears that the incident involved unlicensed wireless operations and defence regulations.

London Mondray D. &. Robertson Balisbury Hoge Uke Ranji Sydney Dulele Willams Bourke Tim Aireol Dulwich Hall Central Gourt Clive Evatt Sali Commonwealth Regan Neene

Dillinger Survivor Shot by Police Near East Live Chita

A survivor of the Dillinger gang, Charlie Pretty Boy Bl of the fat survivors of allingger's ong, who evaded capture after numerous robberies and murders in the Middle West, was shot and killed by federal agents near East Live We Chita today.

Amw York

Centenary 1000 Serious Fall to Cyclist

A rider at the Centenary event suffered a serious fall to the head after a collision with a cyclist. Medical teams attended and the incident prompted safety checks. No other injuries reported.

Not legally born in Sydney debate on birth registration

A clipped parliamentary exchange in Sydney discusses birth legitimacy and the need for stronger birth registration laws. The minister notes proposed measures to tighten the registration system and impose heavier penalties for noncompliance, aiming to modernize the legal framework for birth records.

Sydney

Plane defect spurs calm aboard flight amid danger

A fragment reports that Uno passengers remained calm during a suspected defect. Officials say no panic occurred and passengers were not aware of the issue until the situation appeared dangerous, prompting quick handling by crew.

Auite & Onion Uno Bern

Lyons Sends Message Of Sympathy From Prime Minister

The Prime Minister J A Lyons sent a message to A G Ogilvie premier of Tasmania expressing sympathy to the families and relatives of those who were on board the liner Mins Hobart when disaster struck. The note conveyed condolences and noted the tragedy as a difficult moment for the nation.

J. A. Lyons A. G. Ogilvie Tasmania Hobart Idis Moter KoroAn

Companies Inquiry in Sydney Highlights Asset Stripping by McArthur

Mr Monahan told the Royal Commission that McArthur deceived investors by stripping assets and routing funds through sham companies. He noted £680000 in total, with only £1000 vested for creditors while public messages claimed money would be returned. Monahan questioned the morality of those involved and warned of systemic abuse in company dealings.

Sydney Royal Commisnion Monahan McArthur Meney Therif Monahan Wan Tay

King pardons in Italy after assassination case inquiry

Press reports reveal a king's pardon in Italy following an inquiry into a murder conviction. The case centered on a woman whose absence of guilt was debated, with subsequent recommendations prompting fresh examination of the verdict and a potential shift in the legal outcome.

Italy Sheng Ag

State Lottery Drawn Numbers and Local Results

Fragmentary OCR text reports a state lottery draw with numbers and place names including Pirat 180 48 and Woollahra. Mentions mapir primes and several scattered proper nouns such as Mia Meraiath MoTak Melson Nerest and Staney Wie. Details are incomplete and no clear outcome or dates are readable.

Pirat Kingutom wLuieky Wyndicatn Mia Meraiath MoTak Melson Nerest Woollahra Ira Nay Acter Toarth Stan Staney Wie

Missing Air Force bomber found after search

A missing Royal Air Force bomber, believed to be under repair, was located yesterday in a small area near Singapore. The aircraft, associated with Flying Officer Hobler, an Australian, had been reported missing during routine patrols.

Aingapore Royal Air Force Hosber Officee Hobler Australien Malawi Dena

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