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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 15, 1934

Page

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Communist Uprising Alleges Riots Threaten Rhode Island Textile Mills

Governor Green informed an extraordinary session of the Rhode Island legislature of a textile strike seen as a cover for communists seizing naked authority. He sought 200000 dollars to enroll 2000 World War veterans as state police and requested federal troop readiness with Roosevelt told to intervene if needed. Rioting spread to several towns, with arrests, a fatality, injuries, and widespread property damage reported in Woonsocket and Baylenville.

Providence Rhode Island Green Rhode Ialand Baylenville Woonsocket Ponsible Com Mindowe

Morro Castle Rescue Debacle At Sea

Reported hearings in New York reveal serious charges against officers over the Morro Castle disaster. Captain Carey defends action while authorities investigate delays in lifeboat deployment and potential loss of lives. Public statements conflict on how quickly boats were launched.

New York Comainien Ghuator Pre. Henderson Carey Petersoo Mey

Royal Romance Princes Marina Weds in Paris?

Reported tale describes Princess Marina in Paris, a courting scene with Prince George, a declined visit to a European court, and mysterious remarks about fate and marriage. Mentions of Yugoslavia and New Guinea administrator changes appear as scattered fragments.

Prince George George Paul Yugo-Miavia Marion

Turkish exports strict control intambits Thurelay report

The document discusses Turkish export controls impacting foreign and domestic firms. It notes Ottonan renee and Company i Sapinaling wie acbast as they navigate currency restrictions and dividend payments to British shareholders. Other concerns in Turkey adopt similar sourcing adjustments under tightened rules.

Ottonan Renee Savesa Whet Softnz Britains Turkey

League Budget Hearing Reflects Tension With South American Delegates

At a League Budget Committee session today, delegates discussed contributions and compliance with perceived debts. Bruce urged states failing to halt payments to withdraw, while Germany pursues a mutual understanding among nations free of alliance constraints, seeking reciprocal respect for equal rights amid a tense global climate.

League Bruce Stuttgart Dexter Locamo Sangereen Germany

German debts to Lancashire discussed at Manchester meeting

The Lancashire spinners met in Manchester to consider German debt relief. They rejected a generous proposal to pay £207,000 in twelve monthly installments and urged a special committee to consult coal and woollen interests on joint action against Germany.

London Lancashire Manchester Tilm Germany

Queanbeyan Council Advances Funds for Municipal Works

The council received a grant of 1000 pounds for tools and materials for various works. A 500 pound first instalment was also received. The Works Committee will draft urgent work programs for a Monday council meeting. Likely projects include kerbing and paving on Crawford Street between Miner and Campbell Streets. Officials noted it is not yet time to bitumen the new deviation.

Crawford Street Mizer Campbell Street Jas Municipal Council Rosda Tradie Department of Main Roads McQuaid Street

Albury Police Seek Clues in Culvert Murder Inquiry

Albury detectives pursue leads from a Sydney employment agency that may identify the victim. Inquiries focus on a young girl linked to August 27, and a towel’s fabric traced to a Japan to Sydney distribution.

Albury Sydney Aumuat Afr Allmond

Centenary Race Melbourne Flight Certification Update

The Civil Aviation branch confirms progress on the Lockheed Altair aircraft of Charles Ringateed Smith for the air race. The controller of civil aviation works to finalize structural details and ensure all requirements are met for participation.

Melbourne Fir Civil A Department of Couthence Charles Ringateed Smith Omolala Civil Aviation Branch

Preference votes exchange with How to Vote cards

In Sydney and Dungog the UAP alleges improper How to Vote cards. Grenfell division of Calare printed in Sydney showed Nott as candidate and urged preference marking. Printer ordered 5,000 cards like Tamworth copy with Cantwell OConnor and Thompson. Legal action considered for failure to follow instructions.

Sydney Fiday Sydney Snow United Australia Party Dungog New England Thompao Uc.p Country Party Munromald Grenfell Calare L. W. Nott U.A.P H. W. Hornfield Munro Tamworth Cantwell O'Connor Thompson Prtater

Rise predicted at London wool sales report note

A chaotic report from the London wool salon notes rising values amid a July closing rate forecast. Mr Munro says miscommunication could have been settled earlier and that electoral cards issued by the council clearly favor the UAP candidate where contested. Copies were circulated to Calare and discussed with Dr Nott at Orange.

London Tim Acta Electoral Council U.A.P Munro

Fatal Crash Claims Two Men Near Auckland

A mangled report states two men died in a high altitude crash above Auckland. Pilot Greas and passenger John Moustas perished when their aircraft failed and crashed near Mt. It appears authorities set out plans yesterday for the flight, with the wreckage found at roughly 9000 feet. Further details are unclear due to incomplete text.

Auckland Hywoagalde Ison Greas John Moustas

Obituary Ayonty Friday Private funeral notice

Obituary record notes the passing of Ayonty Friday with a private funeral service to be held in Har. The fragment preserves a death notice and indicates a family or private observance. Further readable details about place or dates are not provided in the fragment.

Har

Wiley Post Withdraws From Centenary Air Race

The aviator Wiley Post withdrew from the London Melbourne Centenary air race announcing from Oklahoma City on Thursday that his plane Winnie Mae suffered in a recent in-flight test. Sir Charles Kingsford Smith lamented Post's withdrawal, calling it a loss to the field and expressing sympathy for Post's situation.

Oklahama City Wiley Post Uday Winnie Maz Bydney Charles Kingsford Smith Wiley Peat Centenary Air Room

Country Party Charges Sydney Attacks in Scone Visit

The late Country Party sender from Mr. Bruxner arrived at Scone and claimed hundreds of electors were unduly influenced by Mr. Hormfield. He criticized Cantwell and Dr. (U.AP) candidates for New England and Calare as merely discussing policy, denouncing a local newspaper pamphlet as personal and unfounded propaganda.

Sydney Fridey Country Party Bruxner Scone Hormfield Toyota Sidney Cantwell U.ap. Candistes New England Calare Bruxper Cameron Cant

Morey Appeal Dismissed by Full Court

In Sydney the full court dismissed the appeal of Kawant Henry Morey, convicted of murdering Percy Smith whose body was found in the Murramba. Chief Justice Jordan said no sane jury could attach weight to Mrs Anderson's statement, ruling the fresh evidence as hearsay and inadmissible.

Sydney Anderson Pew Jordan Todly Lot Kawant Henry Morey Percy Smith Murrambtt Mae Har Fuuband

Lyons at Home Melbourne to Hobart in The Australia

Mr. Lyons travels from Melbourne to Hobart aboard The Australia. The report highlights his itinerary and voyage context aboard the vessel, noting port calls and timing as part of a brief travel note.

MR. Lyons Melbourne Hobart Australia

New Governor for New South Wales Named

The King approved Brigadier General Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven as Governor of New South Wales succeeding Sir Philip Game. Sir Alexander is currently on a holiday tour of the Continent and will assume duties early in 1935 after Mr Game relinquishes the post.

London Alexander Hore-Ruthven New South Wales Philip Game Alexander Horo-Futhven la Wrasent

Sussex Fatal Party Ends in Acquittal Verdict

A man from Leste Arthur Cowling near Einalong died after a July 28 party at Haigh’s house. Moust ford George Haigh, 20, was acquitted of manslaughter as the jury found no evidence of intent to harm. The Crown Prosecutor said nine gallons of hogs were consumed and an altercation led to a rifle being discharged during a struggle.

Vars Arthur Cowling St Iiak Creek Einalong Moustford George Haigh Haigh Coyle Halgh Cowling Mas Mitchell Cowlin

Pacific World's Storm Centre in Geneva Stirs League Assembly

The Chinese delegate in Geneva warned the Pacific region has become the world’s storm centre. He said military occupation of the northeastern provinces already risks a major new war and tied Far East dangers to Europe’s fragile peace prospects.

Geneva Priday League Assembly Far East Europe

Munitions Sales Exclusive Rights Revealed in Inquiry

Washington reports today show evidence from the Senate munitions inquiry about an agreement between Dupont Company and Imperial Chemical Industries granting the American firm exclusive powder sales rights in Europe and South America. Pierre Dupont defends wartime profits, arguing Allies were not forced to pay excessive prices.

Washington Dupont Company Senate Imperial Chemical Industries Ltb Coun Cer Europe South America Aula Pierre Dupont Esid

Clever Forgery at Bank Leads to Nine Year Sentence

Magistrate Mr Flynn at Newtown Court sentenced Exmest Power, aged 82, to nine months on charges of false pretences after Power allegedly presented a dishonoured cheque at the An nandale branch of the Bank of NB. The judge called Power a very clever man and noted the lack of identification aided the crime.

Sydney Flynn Newtown Court Barotwaiaa Nina Ke Ut Annandale Baal

Police pursue Taree inquiries in Albury murder case

Police continue investigations into the Albury murder case as they pursue inquiries into the involvement of a woman linked to Taree. Authorities seek to clarify connections and establish a timeline amid ongoing inquiries.

Haar Albury

Confidence Man David McLean Sentenced in Five Year Term

David McLean, labeled a confidence man who traveled state to state, was sentenced to five years penal servitude. He was convicted of fraud harming an unnamed victim, with a voyage associated to the Karool from Pre minnlie to Adelaide involving John Patrick Lyona, a railway navy figure.

Sydney David McLean McLaen John Patrick Lyona Preminnlie Adelaide

Election writ for libel in Macy quaria region

A writ alleging libel was issued for £9000 naming a U.P member for Macy quaria. The document lists Avwrit as the instrument and assigns responsibility to one Peon. Authorities have not disclosed further defendants or exact court details.

Sydney Avwrit U.P Macy ‘Quaria

Taxi War Resumed in Sydney

Sydney taxi conflict returns as government negotiates a rate cut and new fare plan. Officials consider a 1d per mile base and reduced charges for major operators, amid renewed disputes and looming changes.

Sydney

Billiards duel between Lingrum and Davia reported

The article notes Walter Lingrum with free play and ongoing opinions in the International billiards match against Jon Davia. It cites a high break at no 3 and an unfinished frame, with Davia leading at 64 to 20 and breaks including 309 388 and 747.

Bydney Walter Lingrum Jon Davia Davia

Sydney Wool Sales Averages Reported

Wool auction averages in Sydney are quoted for Friday with figures in pence per pound and bale totals. The report compares current bids to prior week values and lists notable price points for first and second lots.

Sydney

Disputed Will Claims Tie Ireland Estate to Alleged Coercion

The case centers on the £80,000 Burke estate of Darlinghurst in Ireland. Affidavits allege threats to family members and forged statements aimed at blocking rightful heirs. Key figures include Mary Hex and Bridget Flanagan, with solicitor Patrick Hogan linked to political enmity and alleged inducements.

Manter Mary Hex Burke Darlinghurst Hayes Jobn Fisnagen Bridget Flanagan Whiteyste Ireland Withisman Patrick Hogag County Galway Juliet Burks Thomas Buyke Cothering Seid Bianages Irks Pianagen Jaman McDonough Broneenseeree

Girl Wins Golf Title in Edinburgh Championship

A garbled entry notes Nancy Ju DD of Edinburgh winning a golf title at the Gants Championship. The text is severely corrupted but records a victory by a female player in a regional event, with references to May and Hex/Wes.

London Nancy Judd Edinburgh

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