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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
1
The campaign nears its end as Lyons Government seeks a reduced majority. Voter apathy in rural NSW and Victoria shadows meetings while Labor looks set to gain seats. Senate returns expected for Labor in three to four states. Debate between UAP and Labor continues. Queensland meetings spark enthusiasm for the UAP in Herbert and Capricornia.
Dr Earle Page issues final appeal to electors urging support for policies that protect Australian producers. He argues tariffs should favor domestic industry and warns against Labour and Country Party opposition, linking protectionism to safeguarding livelihoods and the export market.
The Australian Ky faces British heavyweight contenders in a rover style event. Details on venue and outcome remain unclear in the fragmented copy.
The Sydney Town Hall crowd welcomed J A Beasley as he urged voters to oust the incumbent government. Campaign director Lang also received strong applause as Beasley argued Labour’s programme backed by wartime financial experience, with no credible alternative offered by Lyons.
The New Deal program boost is seen as a positive sign for Roosevelt era policies in Maine. Voters show a strong pro-Democrat tilt with a 33 000 vote lead cited as decisive though some recounts could shift results. Local veteran Republican Benavor Hale faces a close race as Mainers lean toward Democratic support.
Population figures show Australia’s ten year growth at about 800,772 reaching 0.8 billion with excess births over deaths contributing the majority of the rise and immigration filling the rest. The birth rate fell in later years while death rates remained low, resulting in the lowest birth rate on record for 1988 and continuing high life expectancy in Australia.
Calcutta Wednesday reports an Anglo Indian tribunal in Darjeeling has sentenced seven young Bengal terrorists connected to the shooting of the Bengal Governor at the Le Bong Rangoourse. One European and one Indian judge presided. verdicts punishments include death for seven youths, years of hard labour for others, and a life sentence for Amiye Magundah with 14 years more.
Testimony at the Federal Commission probe into the Morro Castle fire alleges delays in evacuation and possible dereliction by officers. Chief engineer E Abbott admits not visiting the engine room during the blaze and notes he escaped in a lifeboat with others after waking. Witnesses claim disorganized evacuations and delayed orders, with claims of shots fired during looting attempts.
The Australian cricket team was defeated by Leveson-Gower’s XI at Beerborough. The English side won by innings and 48 runs after being made to follow on and dismissed for 218. Peatwood-Amith took six wickets, Ratcliffe reached 2,000 runs for the season, and Fivetwrood-Smith’s bowling figures were four for 17 and five for 3.
Officials in Canberra deny Australian High Commissioner Bruce opposed Russia's readmission to the League of Nations. A French report suggests a note was sent at the League Conference. Bruce reportedly follows Commonwealth Government policy aligned with British views. Names and figures listed reflect parliamentary attributions and votes tied to the debate.
In a Boston led turmoil, thousands of militia mobilised across Massachusetts Maine Rhode Island and Connecticut to quell textile strike raids at night. Major clashes lashed Sayville Rhode Island as 3000 to 4000 strikers fought police and troops injuring several. mobs attacked gates and stones flew as buildings and paving were damaged.
Geneva report states a telegram inviting Russia to become a member of the League of Nations was sent to Moscow today. The move signals potential Soviet engagement in postwar international affairs through the Geneva body.
The London Grocers Association decided to boycott Australian products over cotton goods issues, aligning with the Northern Counties Grocers Association. A factory settlement by October 8 is demanded. if not reached, the association will review the boycott immediately after that date.
In Melbourne and London, the Journalists Institute pressed reforms amid claims that newspapers and sports figures blurred borders between amateurs and professionals. The inquiry heard evidence about abuses by players posing as amateurs and the impact on wages, with manufacturers cited for contributing to low craft standards. The board adjourned the inquiry after debate on possible sanctions.
Aguinat Deportee in Englando Dean Morton in London cites financial strain and plans to begin anew. He vows to undertake efforts to reorganize debts amid legal proceedings.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference an education advisory committee. The readable text repeats phrases like advisory committee education and hints at organizational context without specifying names, dates, places, or actions. Further text is needed to determine a concrete event or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a warm passage in the Red Sea and an open-air meen room, with the line about a fairy lamp and a wavering path. No coherent event, date, or clear entities to anchor a full news item.
The article discusses Germany's currency and economic isolation, focusing on Reichsbank finetuning, funding new manufacturing ventures, and the shift to substitute materials. It notes business leaders urging refinements to reduce costs and calls for tighter controls to secure temporary measures.
Efforts to settle the Lysaght strike stalled as employees and management met to negotiate a settlement. A temporary pause was hoped to allow talks, but negotiations remained deadlocked and unable to reach an agreement.
In Berne Inteerland, a series of alpine incidents left several injured as torrential rain swept the area causing accidents and disruptions. Local authorities report weather-related peril with emergency crews deploying to affected sites.
A fragmentary note describes a Duke related event involving sand and a fresh supply. Details are unclear but the item is a brief sports or activity notation with sparse context.
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