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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 26, 1934

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Germany Faces Winter Shortage of Raw Materials Substitutes

Berlin cables report a coming winter shortage forcing substitution of animal fats for vegetable oils and oats for beans in foods and wool blends. Soap makers shift to animal fats. oatmeal is mixed with beans to cut costs, creating wool-like textiles that perish when wet. Storekeepers are asked if products are pure wool, prompting questions about authenticity.

London Berlin The Daily Telegraph Tate

Widows' Day After Gresford Pit Disaster

The women of Gresford mourn their missing husbands as a mining disaster aftermath unfolds. Officials reassess deaths, noting lamps and fumes complicate counts. A relief fund collects substantial subscriptions from royal figures, businesses, and private donors amid ongoing recovery hopes.

London Gresford Prince George Princess Marina Benue Parscra

Rainbow Leads SY Victory in Fifth Heat

America's Cup race at Newport sees Rainbow beat British challenger Endeavour by four miles in the fifth heat. Rainbow opened a clear lead after rounding the weather mark four minutes forty five seconds ahead as late w wind and gear changes affected both yachts. Spectators noted shifts in pace and confidence as Vanderbilt and American crews solidified Rainbow as favorite to win the Cup amid tense homeward leg maneuvers.

Newport Raintbow Endeavour Rainbow Leeward Wilo Adeavour Challmayer Beverenen Vanderbilt Amrcer Ubulr

Locked Out Textile Workers Refuse Jobs Discrimination

Washington Tuesday reports conflict in the textile industry after a partial termination of the strike. About 1,000 mill operatives were rehired briefly but many remained out due to alleged anti union actions and employer resistance. The Labour Department urges formal adoption of a non discrimination clause to prevent a renewed strike.

Washington Ths Bae Rome Mile Opto Metsy Labour Department

Winter's Heralds in Canada Dampened by Winter Storms

Damaged OCR notes harsh winter conditions across Western Canada with rain and snow affecting travel. Mentions storms in Manitoba and Alberta and reduced communications.

Winter's Heralds Canada Wstern Tnd Maseaeh Alterna

Waterford Curse Sixth Marquis Dead

The Marquis of Waterford was shot at his Portlaw home at daybreak. A servant found him gravely wounded and he died within minutes. The Waterford curse episode is noted, tracing a historic line of tragedy in the family.

London Waterford Hue Portlaw Lone

Libel Action Begun in Peru Over Curtiss Aircraft Claims

In Lima on Monday the Foreign Office ordered legal steps in a libel case against V. Z. Webster of the Curtiss Aircraft Company. The action relates to testimony before the U.S. Senate Munitions Committee about alleged wrongs involving Peru's aviation commander J. L. Romato. The Peruvian government denied remarks attributed to Webster and noted plane prices and costs cited in various inquiries.

Lima Peru Foreign Office Legel Curtis Priess Mermors United

Boy Burned in Hindu Ceremony at Calcutta Fire Walk

Five men witnessed a boy badly burned during a Hindu fire walking rite near a Madras suburb. Ninety participants waited in a shallow embers‑strewn seat four feet wide as Temple First led the ritual with a bowl of offerings. The five fell and suffered serious injuries.

Calcutta Tuashy Madras

State Election Debate Confusion Reaches Parliament

Mr Davidson Labour is accused of faking the Premier in a stormy session. The Legislative Assembly questions government intent to dissolve Parliament and forego early elections. Mr Stevens replies that no drastic curtailment or prorogation occurred, noting a similar event two and a half years ago.

Bydney Davidson Lab Rome Stevens

Reform proposals heard at Companies Royal Commission

Legal and commercial spokesmen in Sydney urged tighter controls on home to home share canvassing and prospectus safeguards. John Edward Gosling proposed banning doorstep selling and requiring full parties’ data filed with the Registrar of Companies and annual reports. Justice Haley Rogers and other officials debated measures to curb trust fund misuse and to mandate clearer prospectuses and capital requirements. The commission adjourned amid questions about protecting investors and preserving valuable assets like the Daily Telegraph building.

Sydney John Edward Gosling Law Institute of New South Wales Royal Commission Ter Romney Gosling Asthuir Cer Watts Sydney Chamber of Commerce Haley Rogers Mpectllesputasce Frederick Wiliam Bales Daily Telegraph Harper

Provisional German Debt Deal Keeps Trade Free With UK

A provisional agreement on Germanys wartime debts preserves existing imports from Britain to Germany and allows all goods to pass through a special account. The arrangement maintains the current exchange position and imposes no new import restrictions on British goods into Germany.

London Germany United Kingdom

Bradman in Serious Condition After Appendicitis Surgery

Australian cricket icon Sir Donald Bradman underwent an operation for acute appendicitis. His wife sailed for England amid reports of the medical crisis, with doctors describing his condition as serious but stable.

Right to Exist London on Bradman Condition After Operation

London reports Bradman remains in a nursing hospital following an acute appendectomy. Docs describe a severe attack starting last Friday with rapid deterioration. The bulletin notes political chatter in Australia about tariff reform and trade agreements affecting wool, industry, and employment.

London Bradman Dougiea Rhiclds Mirgeon Bredman Grafton Pullen Nuda Earle Page Barty Pamty Thompson New Engand Thorby Calare New England Nin Page von Jaitiorn Comero Beneft Australia

French Premier proposes constitutional revision modeled on Britain

Paris broadcast by Premier Doumergue outlines a plan to modify the French constitution for greater stability. He calls to empower the premier with electoral appeal, separate politics from the magistracy, and have the National Assembly revise the constitution. He cites long British tenure of power and disciplined civil service, and rejects devaluation of the franc as a zero-risk outcome.

Paris Monany M. Doumergue France Addres Britain Doumergue National Assembly Pomumien

Japanese Death Toll Grows as Typhoon Hits

The death toll rises to 2,305 with 399 missing as a Japanese typhoon devastates a tournament area. Bradman spares time for golf while news of his possible departure complicates his plans.

Mrs Bradman Leaves for England Amid Husband’s Illness

Sydney reports Mrs. Bradman to travel to her husband in England after receiving news of his condition. Passport and travel arrangements were made quickly and she plans to depart Monday by the Maloja. Bradman’s condition remains satisfactory with a disturbed night noted and officials warn it may stay critical for one to three days.

Expresa Bradman Anon Douglas Shields Vas Mra Bradmen Blain England Bredman Sydney Gallatic London

Seamen Dispute Delays Canbera Sailing

The Howard Smith steamer Can serra did not sail tonight due to a dispute between the Seamen's Union and the owners. Negotiations continued until shortly before sailing but failed, prompting payment of the remaining crew. A large passenger list remained aboard, with other state travelers to be sent north by train tomorrow.

Sydney Tinton Howard Smith Canserra Brie Union Ikwan

Perry Triumphs in American Title

Perry wins the American title amid a chaotic event with scattered names and unclear details. The text mentions Parry, Bouin, Caty Baudenek, and Buthall among others in a garbled report of a women’s event and a time record.

Perry London Parry Champons Caty

Kingsford Smith May Leave at Week End

Sydney press reports Kingsford Smith hopes to depart by week end for charts ville en route to Fingland. Charles patos seeks Lookin Company approval in America andUS authorities must issue certification for the Mulan to fly in the Ate Race.

Kingsford Smith Sydnee Tunsday Hha Chartsville Fingland Charles Patos Ereet Tye America Bie Wgomith

Absorbent Roller Wicket Question Raised in South Africa

The South African Cricket Association has not pressed for entering tests with an absorbent roller to cover wet wickets amid heavy rains. The Australian Board of Control questions the advisability of fully covering the wicket, as discussed at the Imperial Cricket Conference.

Johannesburg South African Cricket Association South Africa Imperial Cricket Conference la Ams Australian Board of Control

NSW Budget Deficit Down To £2.9 Million Says Stevens

New South Wales Premier Mr Stevens presented a budget showing a current year deficit of £2,910,000, down from earlier figures. The plan calls for a Commonwealth grant of £786,000 and includes debates on reforming financial relations between the Commonwealth and the States, with emphasis on restoring budget balance and realigning taxation and expenditures.

Sydney Tuwesday New South Wales Stevens Commonwealth Stevena States Calli Air Blewen Consolidated Revenue Fund Loan Council Consolidates Revenue Fund de Beit Sydney Harbour Bridge Sydney Municipal Council Councila Habour Councila Ury Byrae Grevens Maida Hevenne

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Gresford Pit Ordeal BY Companies Law Hawking DR. Page Mrs. Bradman Canberra CABLE MR. Stevens Bydney Harbour Bridge Steven Hural Bank Wality Foranc Taalusiarion
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