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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 03, 1934

Page

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Record Price for Gold Sterling Still Failing

London and Paris financial notices report gold prices rising to a new high of £7/1/5 after an 84d gain and 4d advance. Analysts cite heat selling and covering operations as likely to lift rates soon, with no broad economic shift justifying depreciation. UK gilt markets show small changes while war loan and German bonds move differently in quiet sessions. Paris notes of the British Equalisation Fund and a possible pound drop to 7.50 francs, as Switzerland plans to counter gold unrest.

London Paris British Equalisation Fund Co Journal Jdes Dehata Britain France Geneva Appity Switzerland

Release From Prussian Camps Dictates Custody Changes

Berlin radios report General Gnering announced the release of 142 political prisoners from Prussian camps who were held under protective custody. The communique notes most are to be transferred to ordinary custody as Cranlenburg Prison closes, with protective custody retained only in emergencies. The names of the released are not public.

Berlin Saturda Gnering Eesons Cranlenburg

German climbers die on Nanga Parbat attempt at 20000 feet

A German expedition to Nanga Parbat faced fatal weather while climbing toward the summit. Three German climbers died and others suffered frostbite after a failed bid to reach the final ascent with support crews attempting rescues amid severe cold and blizzards. Bechtold led the party amid praise for persistence and camaraderie.

Calcutta Nanga Parbat Bechtold Herr Marks Munell

Train wreckers outraged on express in Manchuria

Bandits derailed a southbound express on the Chinese Eastern Railway near Harkin, firing on cars with machine guns, killing 19 Japanese, wounding others, and kidnapping two Americans and six Japanese. Japanese and Manchukuo troops pursue the raiders as American representatives seek release. A Russian engineer and a Chinese bureau official were killed in a separate raid.

Shanghai Baniks Harkin Tata Mr. Kury Metro-Golawyn-Mayor Film Corporation Friends of the Japan Metro Goldwyn-Mayer Manchukuo

Dillinger Gang Recaptured With Key Members Cited

Reproduction notes describe efforts to identify Dillinger gang members, naming Louie Piquatt as a principal figure and detailing the operation's aims to instill fear and locate leaders linked to Meyer.

Louie Piquatt Tadal_ operati Ad Om von Meyer

Boycott tensions cloud Lancashire trade talks

The Sunday Times reports the Lancashire boycott of Australian goods may end Tuesday when the Northern Council of the Grocers' Association meets. Media outlets attack the Commonwealth Government over alleged political manipulation affecting Lancashire during the election, while editors debate the boycott's impact and calls for restraint amid industry protests and policy maneuvers.

Sunday Times The Grocers’ Association Commonwealth Lancashire

MCC Meeting Aims to Solve Body Line Crisis at Lord's

The Daily Telegraph reports an informal MCC meeting at Lord's discussing ways to settle the Dowry line controversy. A round-table conference with leading Australians is planned within days, as the tour party remains until September. Middlesex batsmen fell to Notte bowlers during the discussions.

London Daily Telegraph M.g.c Lord's M.C.C Middlesex

Unemployment Reduction Cited During Lang Regime Debate

In Parliament the Minister for Unemployment praised the decline in jobless figures since the Lynd and Stevens Governments took office and rejected Lang’s claims of failure. He cited studies showing employment gains in country towns with detailed register drops in Bathurst, Barraba, Casino, Cootamundra, Lithgow, Queanbeyan and others, noting relief works and union dues as factors.

Sydney Billy Lang Dunningham Australia Lynd Stevens Eel Ormaingaam Mndam Bathurst Howe Barraba Atunga Casino Prommon Cootamundra Goulburmn Cwiitt Plenty Teton Liamore Lithgow Queanbeyan

Duke of Gloucester Prepares Flight to France

The Duke of Gloucester will fly to Le Bourget in the Prince of Wales' aeroplane with a four member staff and then travel by rail to Marseilles. Details are private. only Mr M Bruce and Mr J H Thom with a few others will farewell him. The trip aims to carry a personal message to Australia, with plans kept secret until opening celebrations. Dougal the Aberdeen terrier will stay at Sandringham kennels for six months.

London Duke of Gloucester le Bouget Prince of Wales Marveilles 5. M. Bruce J. H. Thom Duke Sonal Australia Duke of Gloucenter Ianow Buckingham Palace Marseilles Bue Bex Australine Discutti Dougal Tenth Hussars Sandringham

Centenary Race Insurance Rates Announced

Centenary race insurance underwriters publish entrant rates for the Mele race. Death or disability cover 6 to 30 percent based on policy value from £1,000 to over £10,000. One tenth of the premium is refundable if no claim is made.

London

Ganges Floods Hit Calcutta Kill Two in Rioting South Asia

Sunday reports say the Ganges floods caused two deaths near Chatra Biher as villagers facing inundation attacked a railway embankment while British and Indian magistrates and police attempted to restrain a 500 strong mob armed with spears and lathis. Police fired warning shots. The situation remained under control.

Calcutta Ganges Chatra Biher Indu Meere

Nude Society Conference In London Sparks Scandal

A chaotic account describes a Saturday nude gathering in central London where a mixed group of elderly men, professionals, and a few women assembled in a garden with a no-tout fence to discuss equality. The session included provocative remarks, a light interlude about time, and an afternoon of nude demonstrations and ceremonial wear.

London Finchley Jap Sheen Fingh Shaler Banette

Budget Director Resigns Over Expenditure Protest

President Roosevelt announced the resignation of Louln Dougins from the budget post and named Deniel Bell, a veteran Treaty employee, as acting director. The move follows months of unrest over vast government spending under the new policy.

Washington Roosevelt Louln Dougins Deniel Bell Tt Tat Douglas

No Funds for German Propaganda Reported Abroad

Berlin alerted Propaganda Minister Goebbels that no foreign currency would be available for propaganda outside Germany. The note records that 10,000,000 marks had been spent and that instructions were given to halt further spending.

Berlin Seturaay Hohaent Malchsbank Tar Gorbbels Germany

German debt debate shocks Berlin market

Berlin officials and middle class observers react to Dr Bohmhaft speech proposing several year pensioning of Germany's debts. The plan unsettles business leaders and party supporters, who warn it could strain Germany's relations with other nations and disrupt financial stability.

London Saturasy Berlin Parly Telegraph Maya

PLAY DELAYED CORRUS AT FOLKESTONE HEAVY RAIN

Heavy rain at Folkestone postponed the Australia versus All England XI match. Start time deferred to 7:80 pm. Australia lineup includes Bradman Brown Ponaford McCabe Kippas Dartini Grimmett O Railey Wood. All England features Walters Mobs Woolley Hammond Ames Valentine Tennyson Chapman Jahangirshan Allom Freemani.

Corrus Mobs Woolley Hammond Ames Valentine Tennyson Chapman Jahangirshan Allom Freemani

Lang Forecasts Win for Labour Party

The report from Sydney predicts a Labour victory as polls close. Analysts expect Labour momentum to continue into the election night with Minerratist influences noted amid the final broadcasts.

LANG Labour Sydney Addivan Mi 4 Latour Goltye

Million Textile Strike Grips America as Violence Feared

News describes a nationwide textile strike beginning Saturday evening with about 1,000,000 workers potentially closing 1,281 cotton mills 500 woolen mills and 1,000 silk mills. Employers protest while strikers demand National Guard use of federal equipment to curb picketing. A key National Labor Relations Board ruling on collective bargaining rights could shape industrial relations nationwide.

Washington Employers’ Association Uniom Leadera National Guard Ane Nfsoes National Labour Relations Board Megat

U A P Swing In Victorian By Election

In a Victorian by election the UAP gained ground as Labour loss surfaced. Early results show UAP candidates leading with multiple seats polled, while Labour trails behind the main contenders in the Normandens vacancy race. Results list Greenwood Read Boylends and Eats among top figures, with Robertson and SARS noted for Labour and UAP respectively.

Melbourne Labour USAIP Mension Normwadens LAP Mn Ag Troppo E.W. Greenwood G. Read

Cyclonic Storm Sweeps the Coast and Floods reach North

Severe cyclone off central and north coasts brings heavy rain and gales. Rivers rise across Tamworth, Bingara, Peel, Castlereagh, and Murrumbidgee. Towns like Tamworth, Taree, Raymond Terrace face major floods. routes inundated and traffic diverted. Coastal towns warn of higher flood risk. ships delayed due to severe bulletin.

Sydney Central Eval Coantre Metropolitan Dietrieta Newport Manly Tamworth Wan Peel River Tamworth-Cunardah Gwydir Bingara Asia Junnedah Castlereagh Raymond Terrace Taree Pepa Wingham Thy — Montora Nieuw Zeeland Mbddinsex

Jury murder girl body found under culvert Albury

The body of a young woman about 20 was found in a culvert on the Howlong Road near Albury. Investigators described a brutal scene with burns, petrol odor, and a towel wrapped around the body. Police contacted, leads sought in Sydney and Melbourne, including checking the victim's fingerprints.

Albury Miles Trim Albury Ime Commissioner of Police Hdr Thildy CLA Inappeter Prior Fervent Ailmond McKinmott Cleaver Lala Woods Wasata Xtte Une Mare Dev Bydney Melbourne

Metropolis Hit by Power Outage Amid Repairs

A disrupted report describes widespread disruption in the metropolitan area with many locals affected by a blackout. At Manly workers completed gate and electrical repairs after damage to wiring, as crews addressed the incident and restored services.

Diouy Raatwood Hornaty Strathfield Manly

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