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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 19, 1934

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Queensland Senate Swing Shifts in Late Count

The AU parliamentary report shows a strong late swing for the Government in Queensland with three Senate seats possibly returning. Maranoa and Wide Bay turnouts clarify the race while Darling sees Gley leading despite fluctuations. Corser holds Wide Bay and Hunter leads Maranoa but not yet secured.

Queensland Maranoa Wide Bay H. Corser Country Party J. A. J Hunter Darling Gley

Election staffing list shows candidates and affiliations in NSW race

A scrambled electoral roll style list for New South Wales shows candidates with party tags and groupings such as Banton Drew Eldridge Lane Macara and Blakely along with club or union references. The text includes district markers like Richmond and Riverina and mentions officials or affiliates like Cure, Jamieson and Lawson in a dense, OCR like snippet.

Three Men Die At Level Crossing Train Collision

A Norfolk style level crossing disaster left three men dead when a train struck their lorry on an incline. The driver attempted to brake but could not prevent impact, the lorry turned to splinters while a fourth occupant escaped unharmed. Police and fire services freed the bodies as bystanders watched. The victims, named by local press, hailed from Kearsley and Aberdewn while the engine and coal wagon passed through the scene at speed. The survivor said even if warned, escape was impossible in time.

Samuel Marek Tne Moffatt Cei Shoelé

Empire Games for Australia Spark Debate in Empire Context

Report from Fremantle on H K Maxwell leading Australia's team returning from the Empire Games. Commentary discusses potential bids to host future events, with figures on costs and differing European reactions to Russia’s admission. Names of officials and politicians appear amid a wider League interpretation and international stance.

Fremantle H. K. Maxwell James Australia

Variation in Counting Shifts Leads to Tight House Race

The House of Representatives recount shows early results skewing against A Blakeley until late yesterday, with 8277 votes counted and Blakeley briefly ahead. By last night 89,467 formal votes were tallied and Darling trails are slim, leaving Blakeley narrowly ahead of the UCP. Final totals hinge on 4,000 to 5,000 outstanding ballots and potential Coombe preferences shifting the balance in the final tally.

A. Blakeley Aly Aloe Ria Fev Wakeley Ouarke Sonmbe Fomm Goldenrtedt U.C Darling

English opinions on election impact in Australia city article

Iraprautatiog Aurtrais on the teflaction the Deity Mail that he mame sanity of bight manifested will be shown the ext. gleottan poten crude eee bier tie Daily Beales felt it the face of her criste by already reaping the braad of the Financial Thmas features the Moot at the raguit of the Austrstian in the city describing tan a ake of great satisfaction and that the stock exchange baw ah ye bean optimimatia the actual rmmitt was well received Rak caused Figg In wtonks and Bay Wel Austrstian bankers in London that they felt convinced that the would be in a very strong a x result of it election I tow feel that the Government Glenherye frew stronger in the Sen es even

Lardon Beales Criste Austrstian Tan & Ake Stock Exchange Optimiatia London Glenherye

Soviet Admission to League Faces Swiss Objections

The League of Nations Political Committee approved the admission of the Soviet Union amid a stormy debate led by Swiss delegate Mott who denounced Communism and religious persecution, citing Switzerland’s past injuries and warning against world revolution under Soviet influence. The Swiss delegation argued non recognition and condemned Soviet acts including campaign to disrupt Swiss stability.

Mr. Mott Switzerland Bercely I Tulliain League Petrograd Participa!e Switserland

Japanese Mission to Australia Negotiates Trade Pact

Special envoy plans a high level delegation from Japan to Australia to renew Mr. Latham’s visit and negotiate a Japan Australia trade treaty. The mission will then tour the Dutch East Indies and British East Africa, seek wool agreements in South Africa, and later dispatch Youhita to Moscow London Paris Berlin and London to steer Japan’s policy abroad.

Tokio Hirota Austral Latham Japan Australia Dutch East Indies South Africa Youhita Moscow London Paris Berlin

Lang Campaign to Capture A.LP Would Force Labour Unity

Lang launches bid to seize leadership of the A.LP with aims to unify Labour factions. He argues the move will strengthen party cohesion and present a united front ahead of upcoming policy debates. Critics warn of internal rifts and power struggles within the party.

Victoria Labour Party Launches State Campaign

A vigorous plan to seize control of the labour machine in the Commonwealth Parliament is set to begin soon, with visits planned across Victoria and Lang party advocates ready in several regions. Opposition likely strong in Queensland, while Sydney views Lang unity as a test for the Federal Labour Party.

Byoney Tuseday Labour Victoria Lang Queensland Sydney Lang Party Tores New South Wales

Alaskan City in Ashes After Devastating Fire

A huge blaze in Nome, Alaska, destroyed a famed gold center and left two Eskimos dead. Estimated damage tops two million dollars as most buildings burned, with only two major structures and some residences spared. At least four hundred residents are displaced, and emergency crews battle ongoing flare ups amid the smoke and chaos.

Nome Alaska Old City

Nazi boycott to ruin Catholic hospital over anti Hitler vote

fragmentary report notes threats against a Catholic hospital tied to anti Nazi voting. mentions Aguinat Hitler and Nazism, a boycott by Dumseldorf and threats to publish names of doctors who disobey. unclear context and attribution.

Dumseldorf Ee Greer Bt, A

Argentine Protest to Washington Demands Reparations

Buenos Ayres reports a protest to Washington over alleged defamation of character and munitions inquiry conduct. The Foreign Office instructed the ambassador to demand payment of Allied reparation for moral damages after a train accident involving Reginald Batty, a 40 year old train examiner, run down on the line.

Buenos Ayres Foreign Office de- Sydney Reginald Donad Batty

WA Election Ballot Names and Affiliations Noted

Western Australia lists candidates including Clements Cook Jacobs Bourke Greive Holman Collet Johnston UCP with MacDonald UAP Sit27Gerald Ind Mountjoy Comm Murphy Ind among party and independent designations on the ballot.

Endeavour Wins First Race in Tasmania Meeting

In a Tasmanian race meeting, Endeavour claimed victory ahead of rivals including Seabrook Cooper Dart Grant and Shay. Other participants such as Judd Lane Moise Palamountain and Plum​mer were noted in the field as the event unfolded.

Pxsr Seabrook Cooper Dart Grant Judd Lane Moise Uae Palamountain Plummer Moe

Endeavour Wins First Heat in America's Cup Series at Newport

The English yacht Endeavour won the first heat of the America's Cup race in Newport, beating American defender Rainbow by about two minutes. The victory came despite light winds and an earlier showing of strong upwind performance, signaling strong contender status in the ongoing series.

Newport Endeavour Rainbow

Air Weapons and Government Contracts Scrutiny in Washington

The inquiry examined American aero plane makers including United Aircraft and Fiat Whitney Motor, alleging increased investment and naval contracts gained through influence. It cited tripling exports to Germany and China, with shipments routed as commercial orders. officials denied improper ties.

Washington Honate Muni- Ula Mclala Fiat and Whitney ‘Motor le Uf United Aircraft Inc Hitler Pratt Minis

New Companies Law Drafted Amid Gov Reform Push

The Amending Gesipunisa Wil ja has been drafted by Save Government and will pass Parliament this year. The bill aims to update the Companies Act and address corporate governance. Evidence notes China claims a modern air fleet of 500 aircraft, with 44 percent designated as military planes.

Save Parliamant Companian Chine

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Senate U.A.P Banton Drew Eldridge U.ap Macara Willie Calare Arthur-Smith Krast Nott Phillips Thorby UCP Awyol Abbott Cummins Griffith Lana Barclay-Smith D.C Macquarie Chifley Jamieson SM Lawson Amt Richmond Riverina Cuback F.L Wock U.C.P O'Neill Obenteon Werriwa Blake Lavelle Uf.l U.P Ballarat Edmunds Ind Fisken McAdam Viodeus Eric M. Darcy Kearsley Clive Darey Archibald Gracie Aberdewn Hugh Mattatt Batman Brennan Dennis Bendigo Harrison Keane Echuga Hartshorne Flinders Fairbairn U.A. Fullerton Hannan Gild Xoovong Mollane Melbourne Wannon Ual Fry Seueod Tris Acholfield Yarra Molt UA P Bcullin Thornton Gama West Australia Russia Jesper Belgium Uscetia Rusala Portugal Holland Argentina M. Barthou France Barnes Tfe League Anatery Elliott Tity. Cooper Siu Ie Srawford U.ab Byrne Carroll Ff.l Anthony Moan Britain McDonald F.b Mtwaya China McLeay Lc.l.t Moyle South Australia House of Representatives Geneva League of Nations A.lp Victoria First Ios Mario Monty Tates Dave Catholic Hospital Western Australia Tasmania America Daly Walgnt Renee Germany Princess
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