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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1933
Page
1
Ottawa reports that recent days have strengthened the belief a reciprocal trade agreement between Canada and the United States is in the making. No official confirmation is available and government policy keeps such projects undisclosed while pending.
The Right Rev. Howard Mowll, bishop in Western China, was elected Archbishop of Sydney by a nearly unanimous Synod vote after a three day debate. At 43, Mowll has a storied career in China and Sydney, including service to 78 million people with 150 churches under his charge and a history of life threats and a stabbing incident.
A large Jewish emigration from Germany is noted with 3000 arrivals in Basle in recent days and 1500 in Amsterdam yesterday. Most immigrants are prosperous businessmen recounting persecution, some fleeing to France. Many traveled on foot unable to pay rail fares.
In the Commons, Air John Simon moves the second reading of a bill giving government power to bar Russian imports. He notes the Anglo Soviet trade agreement will end April 17 and that negotiation for a new pact is under way. The discussion follows reports of Soviet arrests and executions, and mentions a high temperature turbo generator order and Met Vickers plant involvement.
New York Wednesday reports the search for 71 missing Akron personnel continues but is probably futile. Among the two drowned when Blimp 13 crashed was Lieut Commander David Cummins, identified among the casualties.
In the House of Commons the Fire Lord informed Mr Louis Smith that the Singapore naval base contract should be completed in September with remaining works four years later. The base, to serve as fuelling storage and repair, may permanently station a squadron and lies within the limits of the Chinese command.
Norman Buffler testified he paid 10 guineas to someone higher up than investigators to withdraw his statement. Jauncey said he wished to withdraw charges against Buffler. A director from Singleton company sat in court and was accused of grinning and gigging at a witness, prompting the commissioner to order the director to turn his back.
Mr Padding ton KC argues that raising the standard hours to 45 would not boost workers purchasing power. He notes 11.01 men out of work reduce both workers and dependents spending power and questions how confidence in any motion rests on able bodied men finding work.
In Melbourne the Full Arbitration Court faced union advocate C Crofts urging medical evidence. Chief Judge Destridge rejected live medical testimony, noting doctors may appear independently. Hearings adjourned with warnings of potential wage cuts and industry-wide impact if cuts persist.
A goods train crashed into a motor car that had fallen over an embankment on the Rhodes railway line in the early morning. Two men aboard were injured seriously with amputations and fractures. William Salisbury lost an arm and leg, while Jaffray Giblet sustained multiple injuries and died later in hospital.
Berlin reports indicate the Nazi Cabinet imposes a death penalty for political terrorism acts including arson and sabotage of utilities. Visas are tightened to prevent suspected treason abroad. Goering decrees foreigners barred from medicine chemistry and dentistry due to overcrowding of professions.
The Federal Commissioner of Justice in Prussia issues a decree lifting the ban on students duels. The measure argues duels arouse fighting spirit and forge personal courage, reducing suppression as youth seek to be educated in defense readiness. No prohibition will be enforced.
A coal subsidence on the British freighter Millas at Jones Bay buried two loaders. William Crawford of Balmain escaped with minor injuries, while John Heffernen, 68, also of Balmain, died. Four hours passed before they were dug out amid ongoing risk of further coal falls. Heffernen left fourteen children.
An assault reported near Liebhenstein involved seven gunmen who attempted to abduct Alfred and Fritz Rothe r and companions. The pair fled by leaping into a ravine while Frau Wauf was injured and the others were killed, a chaotic scene amid anti Jewish violence outside German territory.
Despite heavy rain many mourners attended the funeral of James Kell former Governor of the Commonwealth Bank at Rookwood. A representative gathering of bankers and business men was present.
The Central News Agency reports Sir Esmond Ovey will not return to Moscow. The move follows the White Paper publication and signals a difficult position for him. he has leased a flat in London for three years.
In the House of Representatives yesterday acting Prime Minister Mr. Latham stated that the total expenditure of the League of Nations up to November 4 1931 was about £10 000 000.
In a rapid chase through the Austrian Tyrol, pers drove furiously toward the region with Fritz aboard. Fritz leapt from the car, fracturing his skull, as police halted the vehicle at Peldkirch and detained the occupants.
Col H B Collett president of the State branch of the Returned Soldiers League has been appointed to the Senate in succession to Bir Hal Colebatch. The news notes the ceremonial appointment occurring in Perth with Collett taking over the parliamentary duties.
The speech argues Soviet charges against Metropolitan Vickers employees are unfounded and that investigations into Moscow's power station breakdown show criminal elements sought to damage equipment. It notes Monkhouse and Thornton were pressed for confessions and condemns the alleged coercion as rubbish, while urging fair trade terms amid strained relations.
Washington report says President Roosevelt met Senator Connolly of the Irish Free State to discuss reciprocal trade agreements.
Washington reports a sharp drop in 1882 U S exports by 21 percent in volume and 33 percent in value from 2 494 000 000 to 1 612 000 000. Imports also fell from 2 091 000 000 to 1 222 000 000, a decline of 7 percent by value and 27 percent by volume.
The House Agriculture Committee report argues no major agricultural progress until deflation is checked and reversed, with a substantial amount of money admitted into circulation. It criticizes the Federal Reserve system as failing to serve people, commerce, and industry while claiming to maintain money and credit levels.
Government issues decree to return all gold over 100 dollars to the Federal Reserve Bank by May 1. Violators face a maximum fine of 10 000 dollars, imprisonment up to 10 years, or both.
Sir Stafford Cripps urged adjournment after the White Paper gave no grounds to demand liberation without trial. He criticized a London statement to the Russian Ambassador as offensive. The bill passed its second reading 348 to 49 with Liberals opposing.
President Roosevelt hopes Ramsay MacDonald will visit the United States to confer on world economic questions. A meeting in New York could set the date and place for a possible international conference. The president seeks Anglo American talks and a broader accord before broader economic issues are addressed.
Acting Prime Minister J G Latham told the House that contingencies may arise and members would be informed by letter or telegram about the date of re assembly after the Easter recess which began yesterday. The government originally planned April 26 for the return unless advised otherwise.
The Crown has decided Eric Roland Craig will face a second trial on the murder of Elizabeth O'Connor at National Park. The first trial ended with a hung jury. retrial date not yet fixed.
Melbourne jury awards Richard Alsop engineer £99 full damages in a suit claiming unlawful detention by police after an explosion in a lane at South Yarra. The case centers on Detective McPherson alleged inaction and imprisonment.
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