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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
11
In Moscow on May 9 Ackil reported from the Home of Cannons on government measures to obtain the September 1990 award. Personal consultations with the British Ambassador were held. The company said it was not dissatisfied with the action taken so far.
In Vancouver on May 9, ten men and several women were captured by Peoria police in connection with the Dieter James Parker kidnapping. Dr Parker had been seized March 14 and released April 1 after a heated manhunt. A former detective leader, James Betson, helped expose the suspects whose arrests followed Parker’s detailed accusation.
A chaotic Vancouver kidnapping of Julian Casby's abductors with a cage and ransom demands is described, followed by economic debate on bank rates and policy. The text then shifts to ministers and budget cautions, urging drastic economies and government confidence as Parliament adjourns.
A scanned market page lists sealed cartons dated 2/04 and a wide array of produce with prices. Roosters, ducks, fowls, cabbages, cucumbers, oranges, lemons, custard apples, grapes, beans, peas, pears, and imported iron items are priced in pence or shillings. Several locations and varieties noted including Stanthorpe listings and Tasmanian items.
Sydney markets note a New Deal price of 17 pounds per ton for paranipe and AnOMay 18 commodities led by Gatons and Vicor with Vicor 18 and New Dealland tea.
Melbourne market roundup lists apples at cottage price ranges, mildura entries, and assorted fruit items. Prices show variation across varieties and indicate transport and supply details, with references to tomatoes cucumbers and other produce.
Canberra reports discuss Prime Minister Lyons and the Privy Council over moves to abolish the Legislative Assembly. The plan targets New South Wales to enforce Commonwealth law on welfare and cereal production, with debates on funding widows and orphans. Bruce criticizes the pace, while Lang and Barnaby urge decisive action amid political tension and propaganda efforts.
The article discusses Australian concerns over overseas bondholders numbered about 500000, mostly held by Americans, and the potential for profitable conversions. It notes stock declines since March 7 in leading rates and the absence of a unified bondholder representation. It also covers parliamentary debate on amendments to the Customs Act and the national broadcasting, with references to political figures and speeches reflecting broad economic anxieties.
A court heard a statement alleging Ball claimed March 1 letter was found and he later went mad. The proceedings say he did not recall Mrs Sims’s murder details or where the razor went, while the defendant claimed no one truly loved Mrs Sims and his life was devotion to her.
Melbourne May 10 thieves have raided Paterson and Company Pty Limited South Melbourne wiping out nearly all stock of tobacco and cigarettes. Police recovered some items and believe an expert gang is behind a surge in robberies alarming tobacco merchants and small retailers.
The body of RISBANE aged about 35 was found May 10 with a bullet wound to the head and a rifle near the body. A widow and one child remain, and the deceased left letters to his wife and friends but gave no reason for his act.
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