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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1933
Page
1
News reports describe President Roosevelt’s administration aiming to control price levels by moving off the gold standard and restricting gold exports. The shift triggers widespread market reactions, with British currency gains and New York trading showing volatile movements as inflation and deflation concerns rise.
Sydney reports on a Thursday cabinet gathering with focus on the New Zealand agreement, the visit of the New Guinea delegation, and potential changes to butter exports. The House of Representatives planned measures and decisions to be announced after the meeting.
Fragmentary report notes a change in York with an event on Wednesday. Mentions KBr vonk, MEPL NE Detiow, and 11 Aakine tay oyna with Beale and Beith referenced but details are unclear.
A car hit an elderly man, George Chiteniten, on Edgechiite Street and fled. A witness pursued but the driver escaped in a powerful vehicle. Police in the metropolitan area search for the unknown driver as investigators trace the incident and seek the fleeing car.
Berlin reports distress over Prince Wilhelm's betrothal to Fraulein von Salylatu, a member of a noble Prussian family. The engagement unsettles crown circles who expect the heir to marry within German high society. The young prince rejects strict royal marriage rules, courting reformist sentiment.
The Dairy Produce Control Board after talks with the New Zealand Dairy Board rejected a proposed 40 day ban on butter exports. The board negotiated for ten days with NZ officials before agreeing the restriction would not proceed.
Sydney report notes a conference plan to compulsorily acquire all private banks and then convert them to Commonwealth ownership. It states the party must offer reasonable compensation to shareholders at the time of transfer and cites a committee report as its basis.
New South Wales reports an improved trade balance of 44,186,531 pounds. March imports are 9,155,491 pounds, up from 1,536,963 the previous year, while exports reach 6,123,023 pounds.
In the Central Criminal Court the application for postponement by Eric Craig was refused. Crown counsel McNean opposed the request, arguing it unnecessary. Woodward, appearing for Wales Katy Lee, may face issues over evidence while judge withheld final ruling.
J P Morgan reaches a formal agreement in New York as officials confirm a settlement. Details remain limited but involve leadership figures and corporate terms under review.
NSW announces a forthcoming wage adjustment for public servants with the new scale to take effect next month. The government will honor promises to assist lower grades and notes a pending reduction environment, with the Public Service Board and Ministry transport and lease commissions informed to consider an amended remuneration scheme.
The report discusses butter overproduction in London during a discount town period. It notes high local glut and low returns, with butter prices falling to about 7 pence per cwt while previous levels reached 00 or more.
In Ottawa on Wednesday the Daley Convention discussed butter import duties. Mr. Weir said the duty has raised butter prices to about 19 cents, about a cent higher than in the United States. ET Ualted.
Singapore dispatch reports Mrs Bonney, intent on resuming a London flight, was confined to bed due to illness. She hopes to fly at dawn Thursday from Victoria Point, seeking renewed vitality for the longer daylight hours and endurance for a safer air journey.
A distorted account notes a victory at Thupotye and a memorial moment. The text mentions Dorin He aire Mgt and wax excellence, with an unexpected outcome and flatness referenced alongside a mount event and commemorative tone.
The Defence Minister in Melbourne states a decline in gas or warlike actions reveals an opposing stance. He warns of threats from predators and outlines government plans to address the issue, emphasizing vigilance and response readiness.
An application by the Australian railway union to reduce wages over a 44 week period was lodged in the Arbitration Court of Rexintry. The affidavit states the railwaymen have worked 44 years with honest service, while the government award remains unchanged.
A private cable from Sydney reports Jean Batten the New Zealand aviatrix who recently crashed near Karachi is aborting her plan to fly to Australia and plans to return to London by air. The message notes the ongoing, uncertain journey and her intent to resume travel from Sydney.
Fragmentary text notes a vessel named Southern Sky possibly flown to New Zealand by investors or buyers. Mentions Wilfred Kingetori and a naval base with past rate changes, unclear details on sale or flight plans and resulting implications.
A proclamation under the Russian Goods Import Prohibition Act takes effect April 26 banning import of butter wheat barley oats poultry game cotton petroleum oils wood timber and wood products from Soviet Russia. The embargo covers about 80 percent of Russian imports to Britain, last year valued over £20 million, while Britain’s exports to Russia were about £10.6 million. The embargo follows figures showing petroleum cotton butter and other commodities imported from Russia in the prior year.
The article discusses Australia possibly imposing import restrictions following Britain's April proclamation. It notes the Privy Council list restricting butter, grain, cotton, petroleum and timber imports and suggests the Commonwealth could become a key supplier to England as other nations’ imports are reduced from Russia.
In London on Wednesday the discussion centered on remarks attributed to G B Shaw. The meeting focused on government stance toward Ruslan imports and the broader implication for Australian policy and industrial relations.
Reported from Moscow on a reception hosted by Madame Litvanoff with all other diplomatic corps present. British representatives were conspicuously absent as guests danced to a jazz band and were entertained by violinists from the Opera House.
Contrary to earlier reports, the body of Italian airman Captain Robbjeng has not been found. Portions of an aeroplane were recovered by Mahermen off the coast of Cast Bengal.
Disjointed report notes a theft and recovery of coins from a Bernmeria statue with mentions of New York, Sydney, and Washington. Authorities describe a federal money link tied to President Movevelt and a planned conferago with gold as detectives pursue leads in a large robbery case.
Italian press from Rome on Wednesday flags a tragic force to conceal the effects of national incompetence as it reports on the Maucow trial verdict and its impact on public confidence.
The Times denounces the Moarow prosecutions as a farce staged by an arbitrary regime. The article asserts the proceedings show contempt for public decency and humanity, branding them a ghastly display under an undemocratic authority.
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