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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 20, 1934

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Commonwealth Poll Count Near End in Darling Contest

The count of primary votes nears completion for the House of Representatives in most Commonwealth electorates. Mr Blakeley trails his U.C.P. rival by a widening margin at one point but recovers to a 14 vote gap as 3,000 ballots remain. Final results expected by week end with second preferences leaning toward Blakeley.

House of Representatives Venta Blakeley U.C.P Goldenstedt U-C.p

Senate Calare Arthur Smith Key Seats Cast Throughout DC

In the Senate race key figures Calare Arthur Smith Nott Phillips Thorby Gilea and McPhee alongside Micol Robevear play roles across DC and affiliated bodies. This summary reflects the fragmented OCR listing of candidates and party labels from the segment.

Calare Arthur-Smith Keast Nott VAP Phillips Thorby UCP

Survivors of Lucknow Siege Noted by London Survivor

A survivor from the Lucknow siege, Mr. A. E. Dashwood of Russell Square, says only ten survivors remain. He recalls the siege's end and notes the last participants died at Custos hospital two years ago.

London Lucknow Daily Telegraph A. E Dashwood Russell Square Panna Tan Aupin Ralph Couper Tentlan England Clark Coombe Tashwood Goldenstedt Ucp Johnston Gaullivan Praiine Locnow Ital Owyd Abbott Lincoln Im Lack Sousa le Oriffith

TEW SOUTH WALES APL TEAMS LIST AND SUM OF VOTES

Partial OCR list shows multiple names with party affiliations and numeric tallies, including Barclay-Smith, Macquarie Chifley, Jamieson, Lawson, New England, Cantwell, OConnor, Phompbon, Righmons, Oibbon, Green, Riverina, Cuback, ONeill, Ballarat Edmundig, Fibken, NcAdam, Batman, Brennan, Dennis, Harrison. Fragmentary figures like 11,986 14,004 20,198 appear alongside party tags UAP UPA BL etc.

New England Cantwell Wap

Defy State Rent Policy Motivates Local Council Action

Sydney reports indicate pressure on government policy as Bowral Council resists terms of a proposed contract. Discussions imply Gov involvement, with debates over legislation to curb changes while regional leaders from Echuca and Melbourne ports contemplate broader responses.

Sydney Bowral Council Reiko Wep Am

Wild Communist Row Disrupts Dutch Parliament

In The Hague on Tuesday, Communist deputies caused a riot as Parliament reassembled after Queen Wilhelmina's speech. Deputies seized, expelled, and three were arrested outside the Ministry for Social Affairs. Bloodstained clothing and disrupted interview attempts followed the scene.

Hague Chembur Cenior Whilomina

Russia Re-enters League Seat After Vote Amid Contention

The League Assembly admitted Russia to full membership by 39 votes to three with ten abstentions. Switzerland and others opposed while Ireland’s de Valera urged freedom of conscience and worship. The move, amid calls for security guarantees, left a tense, silent reception as Russia took a seat in the Council.

League Assembly Rusia Mr. Motta Switzerland League de Valera Russia Pearce Rusela Mr. de Valera Portugal Holland Fusalab At, Litvinoff M. Sandler Yadid ML. Litvinof Dia Arma Jament M. Litvino The

German debts to British industry action for payment

London Tuesday an emergency meeting of the Tarif and Commercial Treaties Committee of the Federation of British Industry fully attended by leading traders adopted a resolution urging the Government to take the strongest possible action to settle the outstanding commercial debts owed by German nationals and to provide methods ensuring payment for current and future trade with Germany, while negotiating with the German Government to protect Britain’s exporters.

London Tarif Federation of British Industries Germany

Tear Gas Sales Rise Amid War Strikes Cite

Testimony before the Senate Army Investigating Committee shows the Federal Lab Porstories Company of Pittsburgh expanding tear gas and machine gun sales by 5 to 10 percent as textile strikes began and industrial shipments continued. Officials say gas had limited use against workers while United Aircraft Corp delivered aeroplane equipment worth 1.445 million dollars in eight months of 1934, shipped with Navy and War Department approval and marketed as commercial.

Washington Federal Lab Porstories Company Pittsburgh Senate Army Toledo Beattie Senator Bone Hull Germany United Aircraft Corporation Naval War

Missing two Englishmen in the Alps feared dead

In the Mont Blanc region two English climbers Hoyland son of John F Hoyland and Paul Wand son of Brisbane Archbishop are missing since August 25 after camping on Mount Anvert. The other two Oxonians returned to base. Hogland’s father is joining a search party with a sharmanix.

Mont Blanc Hoyland John F. Hoyland Rintory Paul Wand Brisbane Aurely Hogland Wand Mount Anvert

British booklet urges shelters and air to breathe during gas attacks

London reports that a British Red Cross booklet outlines protection methods for gas attacks. It stresses wearing eye protection and respirators while recommending underground reinforced concrete shelters in new buildings and air filters to provide safe breathing spaces during attacks.

London Tussany

Cabinet reshuffle afloat as Lyons eyes October 23 meeting

Prime Minister Lyons, after talks at Commonwealth Offices, signals a Cabinet reshuffle may invite Mr C A Hawker back as Minister for Commerce. No deputy PM to be appointed. Parliament slated to meet October 23 for a month to tackle departmental estimates with Lyons to travel to Tasmania.

Melbourne Mr. Lyons F. H. Stewart Port 8 C. A. Hawker Commere Lyone Latham

Dr Kerle Page Signals Attitude Ahead of Next Week

Interviewed at Grafton Dr Kerle Page said he would issue a statement on Tuesday about his party stance. He claimed the Country Party seeks reform not jobs and that the approach remains as in 1981. He denied any offer of the speakership.

Bydney Grafton Kerle Page Page Country Party Australia

Conscription and Military Training Plan Described

A distorted report outlines compulsory military training for youths as young as 14 under a fascist style program. It envisions lifelong armed forces education, patriotic indoctrination, and a path to elite military focus within secondary education and state systems.

Raimbart Ruiltie Boy Scouts Sousey

Overseas intelligence rights in Austrasia and New Zealand

A brief note states that zero overseas intelligence publications were issued in this wave and asserts all rights pertaining to Austrasia and New Zealand are reserved.

Austrasia New Zealand

British yacht wins again record time in America's Cup heat

The British yacht Endeavour triumphed in the second heat over all course of ten miles per side, beating Rainbow by 31 seconds with a 3 hours 9 minutes race time. Endeavour now leads two of seven races, setting a Cup record despite damaged pall and tough conditions.

Newport Endeavour Greatoun Rep Yrith

M C C Invites Talk on Body Line Cricket Matter

London Tuesday report says a meeting is set for September 20 between a MCC subcommittee and Australian team representatives to discuss cricket matters including the leg theory. It is understood Mr Bushby will speak for the Australians.

London M.gc Gene Daily Telegraph Daily Raph Bushby

Grimmett Contract Doubts Trim Nottingham Cricket Circles

Reports from Nottingham cricket circles say Sir Julien Cahn’s team may sign Grimmett soon but no contract has been received. A member of Cahn’s squad doubts any agreement has been signed yet and notes recent speculation.

London Nottingham Julien Cahn Grimmett Sistmok Sir Julien Cahn

Farewell Tribute To The Cricketers In London

A muddled London obituary notes the farewell to cricketers with references to Australia and England. It implies England won while weather favored results, praising consistency of the Australian side and the English team’s capacity to mourn rivals. It hints at themes of superiority and shifting cricket fortunes.

London Crickters Mit England Austeaions

Mr Bushby Pleased With Tour

Mr Bushby, manager of the In, is pleased with the tour and credits Frank Cepenta with efforts. The report notes a positive reception and mentions capt stations, though details are fragmentary due to the OCR quality. The item reflects a sports or entertainment tour update with named individuals and a generally favorable tone.

Busby Frank Ceperta

Sydney to Brisbane Tram Flight Test Flight

A Sydney to Brisbane tram test flight was conducted at 5 eles ang, testing city to city light rail routing and performance. Officials noted operational milestones and potential routes for future service expansion between the two metropolitan areas.

Sydney Brisbane

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Commonwealth Poll MR. Blakeley Senate New South Wales Gilea D.C McPhee Micol Robevear Victoria Sden-Monarg Queensland ATAPI South Australia Dawes Chlan L.C.L Western Australia Tasmania South Wales LAND Barclay-Smith Macquarie Chifley Jamieson Lawson U.A.P Righmons Oibbon Riverina Cuback Nock U.P O'Neill Ballarat Edmundig Fibken UAP Batman Brennan Pile Dennis U.ap Harrison U.P Sane Pike Sas Ved To Wena Corangamits Echuca Martshorne F L Maribyrnong Amesb Blake Drakeford Wannon Bailey UEP Wimmera Parliament Alps MR. Hawker DR. Page Stata Duke’s Pilots Smithy and Ulm N.S.W M.C.C MR. Bushby
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