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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1933

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Danger Signals in Ireland Threaten Civil War

Dublin reports warn General O Duffy’s Blue Shirts pose a menace to Éamon de Valera’s government with warnings of a coup. British papers describe rising insurgent strength since 1922 and a possible move to incorporate irregulars into government forces, risking a republic declaration and broader conflict.

London Dublin Rede Thess Ireland de Valera O'Duffy Blue Shirts de Latera Uni Daily Express In & Leader Irish Republican Army Britain Ulster

Honour to Hitler impresses Nazi parade at Tempelhof

A large Nazi rally at Tempelhof with 80 000 brown shirts marching in tight lines. A camp service featured the Nasi pastor Tauech declaring Hitler a man of God to restore Germany. Prince August Wilhelm led troops as Reichswehr generals and Nazi deputations from Austria Russia Denmark and others attended. Captain Goering's bodyguard with drawn swords followed.

Herlin Herr Tauech Hitler Germany Tempsthof Prince August Wilhelm Reichswehr Goering

Hitler declares Nazi rule permanent in Munich address

Hitler told Nazi leaders in a three hour Munich speech that the Nazi hierarchy mirrors a grand council to secure permanent domination with a Nazi Senate based in Munich for ever. He warned of safeguarding power and noted unemployment reduced by two million, with a final solution to come next spring.

Munich Herr Hitler Grand Council Hitler Nawia Mechel Austria

Belgian Grotto Vision Prompts Mass Pilgrimage

Dutch reformer Tilmant declared the Beauraing Grotto Mary healed him and claimed a secret message would come on August fifth. The report says 10 000 visitors from Belgium France Holland Luxembourg attended and some camped nearby as plans for a large church were hinted.

Brussels Tilmant Mary Beauraing Belgium France Holland Luxemburg Mnslst Hevo Bon

Labour split in New South Wales party conflict described

The Socialization Committee rejects a Communist Party offer to cooperate as it fights to control the Labour Party. An oath meeting backed the rejection by a large majority. At the Friday executive meeting further expulsions were signalled as likely.

Raid in Austria Uncovers List of Future Nazi Cabinet

In Vienna on Monday a pollen raid on the Nazi secret headquarters found a list naming the future Nazi cabinet. Prokach, a railway official and fugitive in Germany, was slated to replace Dr. Dollfuss but has been dismissed from his post.

Vienna Iist Prokach la Dollfuss Prokach Germany

Wartime Band Conductor Leads Royal Cenotaph March

The Grenadier Band performs in London on Sunday drawing 1,100 marchers from across the British Isles to the Cenotaph. Wagons and crowds carry wreaths in memory of comrades worldwide, recalling the contemptible little army and the old bill omnibus.

London

French TransAtlantic Flyers Seek Long Distance Record

Paris reports Paul Cudes and Maurice Hossi flew over Le Bourget at 6.22 pm stating they have enough fuel to break the long distance record and continue toward India.

Paris Hunday Paul Cudes Maurice Hossi le Bourfget Inelia

London Sizzles as Bank Holiday Heat Breaks Records

London endures the hottest Bank Holiday in 33 years with temperatures above 90 degrees for hours. Seville records 130 in the shade as hundreds collapse and 24 deaths are reported. Beaches and pools fill, crowds remain late, and roads see record car traffic with thousands on Hastings Road.

London Seveille Hastings Aingio

Cuban Riots Turn Grave as Transport Strike Escalates

In Havana the transport strike widens with one dead and three injured. US workers join midnight walkouts paralyzing transport nationwide. Streetcar workers and taxi drivers strike, restaurants close, and martial law looms as President Machado may summon Congress to suspend constitutional guarantees.

Havana United States Campeer Senor Machado Congress Machado

Wheat Loading Wharf Trouble at Fremantle

On the Fremantle waterfront during wheat loading a dispute stirred as workers faced potential job loss. A meeting of the wharf staff was convened to address the threat of mass unemployment and discuss possible resolutions at the Perth ground.

Typhoon at Korea devastates coast with many deaths

A severe typhoon struck Southern Korea over the weekend, drowning 43 people and burying 26 in a landslide. Thousands of homes were demolished and hundreds of fishing boats were lost with crews missing.

Korea

Indian Strife As Kotkai Bombed From Air

Kotkai in Bajauri province was bombed by the Indian Air Force for the third time as inhabitants reportedly fled. Brigadier General Bartley moved to Peshawar for talks on pressuring the Khan of Khar to surrender three accused agitators. Peshawar troops struggle through Hajauri terrain to reach Hajauri as new road work begins. Labour criticism of bombing was voiced in Bombay amid Afghanistan tensions and frontier concerns.

Calcutta Kotkal Bartley Mures Peshawar Khar Bajauri Inet Hajauri Bimia Nadir Shah Afghanistan

Austria Seeks Tight Censorship on Air Propaganda

Berlin sources indicate the government plans to intensify measures to block German propaganda over Austria and to strengthen censorship of broadcasts aimed at Austrians. The Foreign Office urges total silence on the matter.

Berlin Bunnau Austria Wil Foreign Office

Grain Elevator Strike Closes Fremantle Loading

Labourers at Fremantle today refused bulk loading of wheat onto ships and called the grain elevators black. The meeting demanded provisions to maintain the workers who would lose employment.

Labourera Fremantle

Drug Outrage in Melbourne Street Car Incident

Two women allege a driver attempted to drug and abduct them in Heckett Street. A nightwatchman fired shots to stop the car, which carried a bottle labelled ether. the driver was seized and Edward Calcroft appeared charged with possessing a deleterious drug without lawful excuse.

Melbourne Bhotts Heckett Street Edward Calcroft Wan

British Record in Danger Rossi and Codes Pass Over Le Bourget

Reports state Rossi and Codes held 650 gallons of petrol at Le Bourget, enough to beat the 6340 mile British record. Weather over the Atlantic was described as very dirty all day as the flyer expedition battled through the night.

Rossi le Bourget Tt Waa Atlantic

Two Men Rescued From Disabled 24-Foot Launch

William Rockett and Harrie Hansen were rescued by the liner Nar Fund a 22 miles west of Caps Otway after their 24 foot launch was disabled in heavy seas. They drifted for hours while three other vessels passed without noticing signals. They had to flare a rag in petrol to attract attention and endured exposure and cold.

Melbourne William Rockett Harrie Hansen Narfunda Caps Otway

Climbers in Peril Avert Death in New Zealand Alps

In the New Zealand Alps, Taranaki Alpine Club members faced a perilous incident yesterday on Mt. Kesagin when guide Mr. Red Syme slipped. The rest of the group were pulled to safety and all were rescued unharmed.

Bydney New Zealand Mr. Kesagin Mr. Red Syme

Tragedy on Harbour Bridge Leaves Young Woman Dead

Marjorie Cummins, 20, climbed Harbour Bridge railings at nine this morning and leapt into the water. Her shoes were ripped from her feet upon impact. the body was recovered shortly after. The deceased was employed by a city firm and had left home for work an hour earlier.

Sydney Marjorie Cummina Harbour Bridge James Smith Globe Altting

Death of Alan Sinclair in switchboard room mystery

A 21 year old telephone operator Alan Sinclair was found dead with a bullet wound to the right temple in the switchboard room of the local post office. A rifle was found nearby. He left home in excellent spirits and the motive is not yet known.

Bydney Wallendbeon Alan Sinclair

Divorce Decree in Queensland Creates World Wide Bigamy Warning

In a decree nisi Mary Hannay of Toowoomba was granted dissolution from Ralph Hannay of Sydney on desertion grounds. The judge advised that she remains legally married elsewhere and would commit bigamy if she marries again outside Queensland, with inheritance implications for potential children.

Prishane Nisi Mary Hannay Toowoomba Ralph Hannay Sydney R. O'Connor Queensland Hey

Turkish Deportation Report Sent to Foreign Office

The British ambassador received a full report from the Turkish government on the expulsion of Mr Landers, a Vickers employee. He praised the Turkish government's treatment of him and forwarded the report to the Foreign Office.

London Fbuuay Landers Vickers Dos

Showdown call as Rugby League meet debates fusion

Stormy NSW Rugby League meeting fights over fusion with Australian Rules. President Mr Flees faced a no confidence motion, proposals for a showdown, and heated exchanges about loyalty and the game's future. The motion lapsed as speakers argued over unity versus opposition to fusion.

Sydney N.S.W. Rugby League Committee Flees Flegg Beerworth University Club Burgest Heerworth Flege J. Quinlan Quinlan Lege Magrath Mostyn St. George Club Mr. Quinlan Mr. Mostyn

Fishing Tragedy at Port Stephens Claims Two Fishermen

Early today the body of Ernest Haden was recovered from the sea at Port Stephens after a day of fishing with Leslie Clements. Clementa is believed drowned as a heavy current swept across a water-covered sand pit and prevented crossing.

Aydney Ernest Haden Leslie Clements Port Stephens Clementa Sunac Acros

Trial games to test new Interstate Football Conference rules

The Interstate Football Conference will hold trial games in the next days to test a coded rulebook drawn up by a committee. Public admission is barred. only officials and delegates may attend. An official said no perfect game is expected without practical testing.

Sydney

Wool prices rise linked to French market signs

Mr. Charien Martel a wool buyer arrived from France and reports marked improvement in wool prices there before departure. He expects the upward trend to continue and urges growers to watch bale weight and packing quality.

Melbourne Charien Martel France

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