PREDICTIONS FOR 1934.

Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19012, 1 August 1933, Page 2

PREDICTIONS FOR 1934.

OLD MOORE’S ALMANAC. "YEAR OF THE RISING BTAR.” END OF THE DEPRESSION. .The year 1934 will be “the year of the rising star”—ln other words the beginning of the end of the depression, In that year there will come the first breaking of the bonds that cramp the ideal of the League of Nations, and the way will be clearer for real international unity and prosperity. The authority for this declaration is the latest edition of “Old Moore’s Almanac,” which has made its appearance. “Old Moore” bases his prognostications on the prophecies of the Great 'Pyramids and astrological data. There is little mention of New Zealand In the prophecies, except for odd earthquakes and an expansion in trade. Earthquakes are also prophesied for England, Mexico, and the West Coast ■of America.

in the first quarter of the year—■ from December 22 to March. 21— there are supposed to be several shipping disasters, involving loss of life, and the sinking of one British submarine with all hands. The latter disaster is expected about February 24. Great Britain’s export trade will fall off, but imports will increase. A considerable volume of trade will be done with America, and a trade conference will have results more favourable to Great Britain than to the United States. The death of a very 'highly-placed woman Is forecast for January 30. Trouble in oonneotion with the South African Republican movement is forecast during January, with exciting times at Cape Town and Pretoria. A great public figure will die on January 8. Amazing Religious RevoltAn amazing religious revolt, with great loss of life, is expected in Portugal in February, and In March British unemployment figures will drop substantially, thanks to revivals in mining, shipbuilding, and building. An Irishowned candidate is expeoted to win the Grand National race. In the second quarter—March 2i to June 22—there will be trouble In Great Britain’s foreign relations through secret diplomacy. Crime will he active, organised gangs will frequent the roads, and there will be riots in prisons. A serious transport disaster is forecast for May 23. Great Britain’s internal trade will increase, with unemployment figures still dropping steadily, but the British Budget will not be a popular one. The murder of a woman or child will strike Great Britain with horror about April 23.

May probably will see an Irish election or preparations for the setting-up of an Irish Republio, with resultant fighting in the North of Ireland. In ■that month there will be a great increase In colonial trade, especially in wool, meat, and cereals. The month of June will see threats of war between America id Japan, ■and America’s industrial position will improve, thanks to trade agreements. Western Australia will be the scene of a new gold discovery.

A War Predloted. The third quarter—June 22 to September 23—has -one war In it. Fighting will break out In Brazil early In July. Public opinion in Great Britain will be against the United States, and there will be sharp exchanges between the two countries. Affairs in Ireland will cause anxiety because of attempts to form an Irish Republic. There will'be a sharp slump because of American difficulties. A prominent member of the British Government is expected to die on August 13 through a sudden heart attack, and a famous artist will die on August 20. Australia is set down for a change of -Government in August, and in Russia there will be risings against the Soviet. British expenditure -on the Army, Navy, and Public Services will be greater than usual-

The last quarter—September 23 to December 22 —will witness the signing of an important treaty which will have a powerful effect -on the maintenance of world peace. This -treaty will be signed early in October. Great Britain will -sign trade treaties with Empire countries and Austria, Japan, and other -nations. The French Government will resign. A member of a Royal House will die during the quarter. In the almanac are given the horoscopes of President Roosevelt and Greta Garbo. Roosevelt is threatened with attempts on his life, -and will be severely -criticised In his own country on his foreign policy, in which Great Britain will play a great part.