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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 19, 1933

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Economy plan cuts army personnel under war efforts

Washington reports a proposed War Department economy program reducing enlisted ranks by 1,000 to 15,000 and officers by 900 to 9,000. Total army strength cited at 117,000 enlisted and 1,000 officers, with a larger cut planned across the 149 million dollar department budget. Changes await Senate debate amid opposition.

Washington War Department Wive-Bay Howe Amwniatealion

Soviet Moscow death verdict awaited in Vickers trial

Mon state of the courtroom as Vishinsky concludes the address in the Moscow trial of Vickers employees. Gusev and Gregory named in accusations of sabotage and treason. Verdict not yet announced with judges delaying until tomorrow.

Moscow Gregory M. Vishinsky Vickers

Auction Tale of Southern Sky Airways Purchase

Fragmented OCR text reports a sale involving Southern Sky Airways and a reference to a payment of 42 160 AZ Airways. It mentions Sydney and a Tuesday date, with jumbled dialogue implying legal or evidentiary proceedings and a court or committee stance on the sale.

AZ Airways Southern Sky

Byron Bay Shooting Court Hearing For Murder Charge

At Byron Bay court today 67 year old William Lawlor faced a murder charge in the death of Pry George Wontridge. Wonridge was fatally wounded while driving home on the night of the incident near Ives on and Joining farm in Cay tvewkind. Lawlor was remanded in custody.

Hyron Tinatay William Lawlor Havinie Pry George Wontridge Cay Ives

Federal A L P N S W Branch To Confer Sydney

Report outlines a conference of federal political figures in New South Wales with discussions on labor policy, opposition strategy, and potential government preferences. It mentions representatives, women’s issues, and alignment with the federal Labour governance debate.

Sydney Nsw Bederat

Abrupt Soviet Note to Japan on Chinese Railway Incidents

An abrupt note to the Japanese envoy complains of prejudicial actions on the Chinese Eastern Railway. It alleges railway property seizures and theft, cites murders and torture of Russians, and asks for assurances to safeguard Soviet rights and payments by Japanese forces.

Dapanéxe Kutta

Lost in Hills Near Cotter Dam Disappearance Mystery Deepens

A search from Griffith area failed to locate a missing woman who vanished Saturday from Le Perouse Street. Police, led by Sergeant Cook, investigate her movements around Cotter River and nearby terrain, noting her Scottish accent and brown attire.

le Perouse Street Griffith Catton Hee Hibush Mr. McKinnon Fondway Mia McKinnon Canberra Cook

Trade with East Leaves as Courier for Australia

The Liner Niew Holland, converted to a trade ship, sailed from Sydney on Tuesday for the Dutch East Indies and the Straits Settlements carrying a large cargo of propaganda inviting trade with Australia.

Sydney Niew Holland Dutch East Indies Straits Settlements Australia

Bonney’s Flight to Batavia Mapped in Odd Tale

A garbled OCR note records a Mrs Bonney planning a flight to Batavia, mentioning Tue nd ay and a courier route via Kuratuya. The fragment implies a Monday arrival and a subsequent stop for a voyage to a place named Sh Weft, with references to Shagapors and Hai jin snorntie.

Batavia Kouratuya Marwehe Alee Shagapors al Haijin

Butler Leads New Government in Adelaide

The new Government led by Mr. J. A. Butler assumed control today. Initially Richards' Government planned to hand in its commission tomorrow, but at Butler's request the term ended today.

Adelaide J. A. Butler Richards Butler

The New Cabinet Adelaide Tuesday

The cabinet list includes Premier and Treasurer Mr Butler Chief Secretary Mr Autelie Attorney General Mr Jeffries Commissioner of Crown Land Mr Bir Steinish Voumsibaioner of Public Works and Minister for Railways Mr Mudd Minister for Agriculture Mrs Gassing is named.

Adelaide Butler Autelie Jeffries Crown Landa Bir Steintosh

Trapped by Fire Ends Youths Life in Fire Catastrophe

In Sydney on Tuesday the Coroner’s Court heard details of a youth aged 18 who died after being trapped by petrol fumes at 4 small Oxford Street. Edward Mannan, a fellow employee, ignited a match on the floor which set petrol alight. The victim was found after treatment had begun and died from accidental exposure to fumes. The verdict was accidental death.

Sydney Newil Kaward George Hobbs Edward Manon Sul Viv Kaset Miro Enom

Plane somersaults injure Miss Joan Batten in Karachi incident

A plane mishap near Karachi resulted in Miss Joan Batten sustaining severe shock after the aircraft toppled while attempting a takeoff. The machine reportedly failed due to damage to the wing area caused by prior wear, with safety alarms camouflaged and neglected. pursuing explanation after Batten left for Karachi.

Pmncutta Moniay Sie Jean Batten Nybutein Avler Rvaaliogg Lasneton Sueratia Ak Peyere Ahhoek Misa Atten Karachi

Tax case notes refer to dairy farmer in Norcom

A dairy farmer from Norcom appears in a local tax case with charges summarized as financial delinquency. The report notes a summons issued and mentions the court action proceeding against the individual. The details are limited due to fragmented OCR text.

Fragmentary notes on a missing person case near Cumbres

Fragmented OCR text recounts a missing person inquiry involving Alan McKinnon and Mek Yo hin, with references to Neighbors and police. The scrambled prose mentions a home at Mire Wood Wortvhige, days spent hosting and worrying, and a late Monday discovery hinting at a deeper investigation.

Mekinnon Cumbres Linuighbouy Mae Mm. Gray Vian Alan McKinnon Amy McKinnou Sydney

Re-Monetization of Silver Proposal Discussed in Congress

Congress debates inflation and silver remonetization as a path to easing currency. Speaker Rainey shows mixed views while Illinois Democrat notes growing House sentiment for inflation. Wheeler doubts England would back remonetized silver, Borah argues currency reform as farmer relief amid low prices.

Washington Congress Rainey Ives Roosevelt Illinois Wheeler Montana Economic Conference Senate England America

Senator Whelan Proposal Rejected in Senate Clash

New York dispatch reports the Senate rejected Senator Whe lan with a sliver amendment seen as inflationary. Roosevelt may pursue a multilateral treaty based on bimetalism. Rumor says Romony Mace donald will take up the plan before the weekend.

New York Ot Naya Senate Today Wheeler Roosevelt

Wool Output Maintained Worldwide Production Report

The report from London notes that world wool production remains steady despite low prices. It highlights government and industry measures, mentions a reception for Captain Mune in Australia, and cites output comparisons with New Zealand Paraguay and other countries. The piece references aviation ties and a veteran flying partner’s continued health concerns.

London Monda Ayia Advisory “Committee Mune Neklin Furtrary Australia New Zealand Paraguay AL Gwen Klauamann Bertrai

Unclear Weather Report From NSW Narrowly Noted

A garbled report from New South Wales describes rain at Manning and a woman named McKinnon camping alone near a former haunt. The text mentions an accidental departure, a broken journey, and concerns for her safety as night falls.

Import Demand Boosts Ves Market Across Regions

Japan's imports rose to 140 million Ves, compared with 72 million in 1980, absorbing the entire rise in Australian production and signaling a shift in demand that shapes regional trade patterns.

Japan Australien

Speed Rider Killed as Car Theft Suspects Face Trial

A Melbourne speed rider died in a crash amid a spate of car thefts and motorcyclist accidents on Warrigul track. The incident occurred yesterday near Merrizvan as officers investigated a suspect tied to the alleged thefts. Local police named those involved as Tassman, Bunker, Wisealaed, and other residents, with details varying in the unverified report.

Melbourne Warrigul Lanite Medignott Tidera Mediycott Mullen

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