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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1934
Page
1
Lancashire grocers were advised to call off the Australian boycott and await the Commonwealth’s reconsideration of duties. The cotton trade Joint Committee released a statement noting Lancashire firms are open to long term contracts for fixed quantities of Australian cotton, subject to quality and favorable entry into Australia.
Melbourne report by Julie Napier describes Justice Napier’s commission ruling the Naval Board acted without fault in Casey retirement and that Casey’s self destruction fears and possible undislosed impulses may have influenced the outcome. The board is faulted only for timing of retirement and not for harsh treatment.
Cleveland reports aviator Dougie Davie died when his plane plunged during a 100 mile special event after breaking the day’s speed record at about 90,428 feet per hour. He collided head on with terrain after entering the field of spectators, while Rogge Turner narrowly escaped. The winner finished at an average speed of 64 miles per hour.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate pauper funerals priced by the undertaker with a 13/6 provision and a 4 2 for children, outlining required charges and apportionments toward funeral costs. No clear dates or full names identified.
Fragmentary report notes a child struck by a cyclist on a footpath near Birmingham. The account mentions church conference themes and critical remarks on Old Testament passages, with unclear details about individuals or times. Further readable specifics are not present.
The Commonwealth elections on September 18 will require 31 636 officials including returning officers poll clerks and others. Total polling day costs are estimated at 70 000 pounds with 30 000 extra staff needed due to higher enrolment and roll printing plus 30 000 pounds for printing rolls ballot papers and incidental expenses.
The Australia cricket team faced England XF at Folkestone but rain and sodden wickets halted play after a slow start. Hobbs and Walters steadied the innings with brisk scoring while Woolley and Wall later contributed, Woolley reaching 63 minutes before being bowled, as play reached a mid innings total around 150 before tea.
The report records Australia's late morning bowling dominance against England with key dismissals and notable batsmen performances. It then shifts to the 1934 Exhibition of the Association, detailing opening plans, venue improvements, prize money, and expected highlights across horse shows cattle sheep and other events at Canberra with varied attractions and new facilities.
London Monday report on a match between Australia and Canterbury notes rain interruptions, highlights Woolley's strong arrival and handling of Wall, and Prestwood-Smith’s bowling as he tied Hobbs. Fleetwood-Smith proves effective against a batting lineup, with England batters also toppled.
Polling booth expansion across Australian states was reported with New South Wales 3010, Victoria 2180, Queensland 4840, South Australia 808, Western Australia 948, Tasmania 442. The Commonwealth Electoral Office supplied more booths to meet enrolment growth and required more officials for booth attendance.
An estate case from Stanly records Lin Inte Willan Haney Mor ry, a twisted bearer, dying 1028 with a value of £31,002. The widow received interest on the estate, which was apportioned into nine shares eight for the children and a ninth to be shared among about 20 grandchildren.
A nightwatchman spotted two broken windows and pursued three men after one climbed a building and drew a revolver. The chase lasted about an hour with the group fleeing the scene and leaving behind property reportedly worth a substantial sum as authorities pursued leads.
Official figures show Great Britain’s employed total at 10,170,000 on August 20, up 134,000 from July and 376,000 from a year earlier. Unemployed registered persons numbered 2,136,978, up 10,318 from July and 274,550 from a year prior. The rise reflects more youths and children entering and registering for work.
In Adelaide the Prime Minister Mr Lyons warns the Chamber of Commerce that Labour victory could threaten a Lang dictatorship. He accuses Lang of directing operations from behind the firing line and predicts peril if Labour wins. A Sydney Trade Mail report notes tension and fear of violence in politics.
FR Van Braveld, spokesman for several Australian flour exporters, claims Japan was shipping Australian wheat flour to the Dutch East Indies and Malay States at about 20 percent below Australian prices. He notes the situation is not yet firm but warns Australia may need to respond promptly.
The minister without portfolio Rudolf Hess opened the International Roads Congress with about 10,000 delegates from 60 countries. He announced that 330,000 men would soon be employed on road building in Germany, with work lasting seven years. Critics argued the program would waste funds, but Hess defended low wages as preferable to unemployment.
The Victoria Amateur Golf Championship results show Kam beat Rae and Rae beat Ryen. Eagar defeated Hardie 8 and 1, while Iw and Jackeon defeated Quigtey 6 and.
The report notes an approaching front bringing additional heavy rain from South Australia toward the southeast. Forecasters expect intensified showers inland in the southern and eastern regions, with potential for renewed downpours and localized flooding.
The massive strike shuts mills across northern and eastern regions for Labour Day. Officials report widespread walkouts in North and South Carolina Georgia and Alabama with tens of thousands absent and increasing picket activity The New England mills plan to reopen tomorrow while some violence is reported at Ming Mountain where about 1500 pickets forced a mill to close.
Sterling opened weaker as gold prices rose in early trading amid a global market showing relative weakness in francs and dollars. The morning quotation pegged gold at £7 1s 7d per ounce, signaling continued volatility in the bullion market and potential impact on currency rates.
Banks in Sydney today offered £2 0s 6d and £2 0s 7d for sovereigns, the highest prices yet recorded in the Commonwealth.
Unclear market update notes a high record tied to exchange timing and a later partial recovery. Mentions future trend and price movements with cryptic phrases. No clear entities or verifiable facts present.
The Times notes the Duke of Glouces ter departs for Australia today as the royal family follows his example to broaden imperial ties. It argues the royal influence binds British subjects across colonies and Britain, a symbol of unity beyond mere alliances, reflecting a century of progress in Australia and the empire.
A candidate for the upper house travels by train to a chamber in Meth Yndaney for a formal hearing. The event involves Depa tomate of the live Coal wee and Tuewing parties, with political maneuvering noted.
Turmoil erupts near Madris during Hindu Moslem demonstrations. Violence spreads to Kipliet Beach and Boy Benut HQ as mobs clash in semi darkness. Reports say four killed and about fifteen injured during weekend Hindu Moslem strife in Agra with British troops deployed.
Prices at the wool sale in Sydney held today matched the opening day, with strong competition from Japan and Yorkshire and solid interest from France and Germany. Greasy merino fleece sold at six pence to eight pence per pound, with British buyers active on better quality wool while Japanese focused on medium grades. Catalogues listed 1,600 bales, 468 sold at auction, withdrawals noted, and private treaty sales accounted for 1,324 bales. The Farmers and Grazers Society reports steady demand from Japan and Yorkshire with broad European support, keeping the market on par with the previous day.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim Lang policy and Moscow are central to a grand plan. The text asserts Lenin’s actions overshadow other steps and references a notable quote about the capture of the banks.
Hungary exits the Turo Blavin Davia Cup in a quality not round match. Buda Past on Monday confirms elimination as cur Hungary out of havis.
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