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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 01, 1934

Page

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Major shakeup of departments proposed after election

The Lyong Government plans extensive reorganization including separating the Interior into a Works Department and a reduced Interior handling capitals, passports, immigration and electoral matters. A new Works Department head is named as P. Gourgaud, with H. Brown continuing in the Interior, and other posts eyed for reorganizations including a separate unemployment department led by G. Whiteford.

Lyong Department of the Interior Federal Capital Territory Northern Territory Mandated Territories H. Brown Prime Minister's Department Brown J. A Carrodus G. Whiteford Fsa Interior Perkins Daley J. J. Starling Public Service Board London J. G. McLaren

Sydney Society Reformers Attack on Morality Exposed

Sydney is warned by Koolit Hygiene Association secretary Ht. Goodman that the city's morality has decayed. He claims modern girls boast of sexual freedom and men tolerate vice, urging unions and leaders to act or society will become rotten to the core. Observations cite risky behavior and calls for social reform.

Sydney Goodtman Koolit Hygiene Association Clares Elf Repet Joe Lo Urink Wa

Minister to Visit Cotton Districts in Labour Campaign

A ministerary report states the Minister for Customs will visit cotton districts this weekend to meet local Labour candidates and discuss regional concerns. He denied plans to exchange representatives in Australia and indicated discussions with officials including Attorney General Latham.

Sydney Aidro Redtara White Gueyasiasd B.C. Riley Gerdvo Cotton Dutten Ted Fehigdom Australia Grateniey Ithe Grontut Latham

Pay Envelopes Used as Election Threats

Sydney Friday reports Mr Beasley, federal Labour leader, warning at Patersham meeting that pay envelope intimidation by employers is rising. He vows Labour will act, saying the Commonwealth Parliament has power to curb such propaganda and protect employees.

Sydney Beasley State Labour Party Patersham Labour

Body Line Discussed By MCC Before Australians Depart England

The Daily Telegraph reports MCC plans a weekend Lords meeting to decide on body line. A sub committee may draft reports for the full MCC while many members are away. The issue draws interest beyond Australia and could affect England’s tours and county matches.

Daily Telegraph Lords M.C.C Mlc.c Australia West Indies Manchester

Payment in Full South Africa Cleans Slate With Britain

London reports a Treasury note stating South Africa plans to clear its war debt with Britain. The Commonwealth Government offered £2 0 2 per sovereign to settle, with South Africa aiming to repay £7.9 million owed. At war end the UK counted £16.8 million from South Africa, £837,000 payable annually. The moratorium paused repayments but South Africa kept up current payments until now.

Britain South Africa United Kingdom Tagwlar Paymenta Ip

May Withdraw Kingsford Smith Car Project

Charles Kingsford Smith warned today he may withdraw his Lockheed Altair project unless he receives full funding. He said he would send the aircraft back to the United States and repay backers with sale proceeds. He expressed confidence authorities in both countries would assist in enabling his competition plans.

Air Charles Kingsford Smith United States United Sates

Kingsford Smith Sets New Melbourne to Sydney Flight Record

Charles Kingsford Smith piloted Altair from Melbourne to Mascot Aerodrome in 3 hours 41 minutes, beating the previous record by 24 minutes. The 480 mile flight demonstrated the capabilities of early Australian aviation and Kingsford Smith expressed delight at the breakthrough.

Sydney Australia Charles Kingsford Smith Mascot Aerodrome Sir Jelties Mast

Voyage of Duke of Gloucester Return Voyage

The Prime Minister announced receipt of London advice for the Duke of Gloucester's return voyage from New Zealand to England after the Victorian Centenary visits. The approved program outlines His Royal Highness's departure from Australia and New Zealand aboard H M A S Australia and details the planned itineraries.

Mr. Lyons London Duke of

Austria to Protest over Slavia Plotters Harborage

Vienna reports Austria will lodge a formal protest at the League of Nations meeting. The government is said to have grave evidence supporting the protest. A diplomat will travel to Fiji, Western Samoa, Apia, the Panama Canal Zone, and Kingston Jamaica from late January to February, outlining the accusations.

Vienna Austria League of Nations Ianda Arive Suve Fiji Apia Samoa Panama Canal Kingston Jamaica

Royal Tour Adjusted Schedule in New South Wales

The amended Duke of Gloucesters tour plan for New South Wales shows fewer ceremonies than the initial outline. The royal party will depart Sydney October 22 at 2:05 PM after an informal welcome and a drive past the returning soldiers, scouts, and schoolchildren, then proceed to Wagga at 4:10 PM.

New South Wealon Howsrounds Seoldiers Novace Girl Guidea Ecouts Wagga

Empire Tour For Giant Cunarder Durban

A resolution by the Tin Hats, South Africa's largest ex service group, supported promoting the maiden voyage of the Cunard liner No 644 to be launched next month. The move was sent to Walter Runeimant, president of the Board of Trade, with suggestions for exhibitions and civic events at Durban harbor.

Durban Cunard

Flood Warning Across Inland Rivers As Rain Presses State

Tropical rain belt shifts inland with increasing intensity. Widespread showers extend northeast quarter of the state and along the coast. River valleys may swell. land moisture heightened and coastal run-off expected. Officials urge vigilance and preparedness for rising waters.

Sydney Wanthr Huron Rivera

Fire brigades gain control of huge blaze in Campana

In Campana Argentina on Thursday favorable winds aided firefighters who finally brought under control a massive fire that had threatened to level the town. Local crews and authorities report the danger has passed, with investigations to follow into the blaze’s cause.

Campana Argentina

Dismissal Order Targets Singles Under Twenty Five in Nazi Germany

An order in Berlin mandates private firms and public services replace single workers under 25 with older, especially family men. Displaced youths receive work placement. subsidies favor over forty workers and married rural laborers. The Daily Herald cites unemployment claims and criticizes the measure as economic manipulation.

Berlin Firma Hernid Kiara

Royal couple to fly to England this week

The Daily Telegraph correspondent from Lake Bled reports that the royal couple will fly to England this week. scant readable text confirms travel plans though details are incomplete.

England London Thureaay Daily Telegraph Lake Bled

Trade unions denounce fascists amid royal visit plans

London reports the General Council of Trade Union Congress condemning fascist actions while Britain contemplates a royal journey next week. Prince George and Princess Marina prepare to meet the King and Queen, with Marina noted for practical skills and self-made earnings from her marriage's early funds.

Freee Prince George Ayro London Princess Marina

Textile strike wave ---------------------------------------------------

United States faces a large labor stoppage as 425000 textile workers are ordered to strike at 11 30 Saturday night with potential addition of 300000 wool silk and rayon workers. Employers refuse concessions while guards and machine guns alarm observers. Roosevelt not intervening, strike funds deplete, and nationwide unrest looms amid aborted wage and hour relief plans.

Washington United States Atrikcera Jack Auatry

Unemployment Rise Cited by AFL Leader William Green

Washington report quotes William Green president of the American Federation of Labour stating a rising tide of unemployment threatens gains in industrial recovery. He warns unchecked joblessness could create a worse problem than last year with re employment remaining practically stagnant.

Washington William Green American Federation of Labour Une

10 Percent Wage Cut in Steel Industry

Washington reports a 10 percent wage cut across steel industry workers as part of cost-cutting measures. Unclear details on implementation and affected plants.

German Debts and Moratorium Call at Agrarian Conference

Dr Schacht urged a multi year moratorium and debt reduction for Germany to revive world trade. He spoke at Bad Pyrmont and said foreign creditors must agree to relief to enable Germany to regain purchasing power. Currency devaluation and the gold standard issue were debated as world markets faced disruption.

Barlin Aulice Becsum Germany Relcabenk Sehacht Badetosan Britain Behacht Ure Behaeht

King’s Message to Australia Celebrates Betrothal Wishes

His Majesty the King sends thanks through the Governor General for Australia’s congratulations on the betrothal of the royal son. The Queen shares appreciation for the kind wishes conveyed by the Government and people of Australia. Signed George VI.

Ias Australia George

Another Royal Betrothal Rumor Circulates

Reports suggest Princess Justine of Holland will be betrothed to Prince Bortil of Sweden, though details remain unconfirmed. The rumor echoes previous royal match speculation, drawing attention from European courts and headlines.

London Justine Holland Bortil Sweden

First Nomination For Native Council Vacancy In Sydney

A fragmented report shows early nomination for the Native Council seat after resignation. Details are incomplete but reference to Higman Diamond and local U AP organization appear among readable fragments, hinting at a by election in Sydney.

Sydney Native Council Higman Diamond. Com H Indagra Prea Eeeber U.ap

New Zealand Pair Wins Australian Women’s Foursomes Title

Miss Oliver Ray and Mis of New Zealand won the Australian women’s foursomes championship at Royal Sydney. The event featured a final score of 106 for whales and mixed performances by Harmond and Ebert, Midway Jones with 17 percent, and other competitors.

Rydney Oliver Ray Mis New Zealand Royal Rydney Golf Finks Mina Harmond Mins Ebert Mine Jones Ted Aeo

Higher Wheat Yield in Canada Reported for 1989

In Seskatchewan and Manitoba the wheat crop is estimated to yield 28,000,000 bushels, a gain of 14,000,000 over 1988, with Winnipeg noted as a reference point. The forecast reflects a stronger harvest across the two provinces this year.

Canada Winnipeg Seskatchewan Manitoba

Threat to Kidnap Letter to White House Arrest of Ex Naval Officer

Secret Service arrested Benjamin Varney, a former Navy aviation mechanic, after a Thursday letter threatened to harm President Roosevelt and kidnap three of his relatives. The note, sent to Mrs Roosevelt at the White House, demanded money and warned of an attack on Roosevelt’s relatives.

New York Rovevelt Land R Benjamin Varney Navy Aviation Secret Service Leves Mra Roomevelt White Hole Wiligtt Roosevelt Ann Dall

Paris Scared Air Defences Prove Inadequate

Paris under air attack reveals weak defence as Le Bourget Aerodrome serves as target. Bombs drop on the city. within minutes the capital appears ruined. Few enemy planes are downed by antiaircraft fire while defense units search the skies.

Paris le Bourget Agni Betwee 03 Boon

Davis Cup Team Set to Return Home

Davis Cup team travels via Et Mares en route for home after routing Mocitan. teammates cited strong form and morale for upcoming fixtures.

Tare Beant Et Mares

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P- 4 Gourgaud MA. H.C. Brown Sydney Society Tiley Treasury Melbourne Commonwealth Aoversigna Thirh Kingsford Smith Duke OF Gloucester H.M.A.S. Austraia Yego-Slavia New South Wales T.U.C General Council of Trade Union Congres Marina Nicholas Greece America Fr Gorman Roosevelt Thuradi Steel Industry DR. Schacht King N.Z Pote White House
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