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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
1
Ottawa reports Britain seriously weighing a quota on chilled meat from Australia and New Zealand as a Dominion cabinet subcommittee reviews Canada’s offer. Talks near conclusion, currency report ready, with delicate questions to be resolved before full committee consideration.
An improvised report notes a cabinet meeting in Sydney with Prime Minister Mr. Lone and Wool Grower Sir Graham Waddell. They discuss urgent assistance to rehabilitate the wool industry and outline proposed investment and support measures.
A Melbourne proceeding without argument scrutinized an affidavit alleging misconduct by a trainer. The federal attorney general’s department was urged to consider possible wrongdoing, with a judge directing the matter stay private and not publicized, effectively closing the matter.
A monarchist revolt erupted in Madrid at dawn but the government minimized its seriousness. About eighty arrests were made, no former party members cited, with several killed and many injured. The Interior Minister said the nationwide situation remained under control.
The chief secretary said police inquiries identified Frank Wilkinson as murdered by Moxley and that Smiths Weekly repeated allegations. He asked the editor to publish a retraction and disclosed inquiry results. An editor agreed to publish the statement. A lawsuit for 5000 pounds was mentioned in relation to Wilkinson.
Henry William Baylor, publicity officer of the War Heritage Homes Purchasers Association, testified today that about 14 000 purchasers of war service homes face hardship if the Ossie wase is reduced. They are bound by contracts with the Commonwealth Government, paying weekly rental or repayment. Moratorium Act relief or housing cost benefits do not apply, with weekly payments around 30s 4d and prices near 200 pounds.
Sydney reports detail a forthcoming bill to fix weekly hours and empower the Commission to order deviations up to forty four hours. The measure aims to set special rates and hours for unemployment relief work and notes a reduction in permanent chairmen of the Conciliation Committee.
Thirteen members of the Parliamentary United Australia Party formed a country group to assist rural matters. Each member will serve as chairman in turn. The group includes Chaffey, Martin, Shand and government whip, with Premier Welcoming the move. The committee lists Chaffey, Jackson, Martin, Shand, Morwn, Beott, Mair, Tonkin, G Walker, Bata, Loughian, Avil and Howarte.
In Mara slow Cornwall on a Tuesday, Protestant Truth Society members led by J. A. Kennit locked a vicar in the vestry and overpowered a bell-ringer to raid St Hilary Church. They removed chalices reliquaries a Madonna and Child crown jewels and a font with hammers chisels and crowbars. Kennit says the Consistory Court authorized removal in February citing reformation practice.
Official Commonwealth accounts show July revenue of 6,566,000 against 5,068,001 expenditure, yielding a net improvement of 1,? million. Expenditure rose 1,285,000 from July, with 4,80,000 paid for NSW delays under Lang, and tax and customs receipts remaining above normal.
Senator Hardy predicted federal parliament would hold control over rail and road transport within 12 months. He argued state finances are strained and that national debt and interest burden are driven by railway investment, urging cooperation while keeping administration at the state level.
The future control of the Canberra Omnibus Service, run by the Government since inauguration, will probably be decided by Federal Cabinet today after a report by the Minister of the Interior. Four private tenders were received weeks ago for operating the service, and Cabinet may decide to extend government operation for a further twelve months.
The Riate revenue for July amounted to £2,088,510, up from the corresponding month last year. Expenditure reached £21,AB B, increasing by £264,207. The month ended with a revenue surplus of £80,545.
The Canberra branch of the A W U will contest marginal rate claims to be considered by the Material Board on Wednesday August 4. Branch president A W Gardinar said he would seek support from A W U headquarters in Sydney to dispatch industrial advocate Mr Henwood to Canberra to prepare a case against the Commonwealth Public Berries.
A reported Irish minister denial triggers a strange Canada story about De Valera and recalled Irish volunteers. The piece cites ministers denying the claim and notes reactions of party members claiming thousands were recalled and en route to Ireland, amid tense international headlines.
In London a libel suit alleges AYDNET, Wedossilny and Kampen Wivctria Light and Tower Co Ltd claimed 8000 from a plaintiff for alleged defamatory articles. The papers allegedly accused the fleet of corrupt methods and questioned executives, with a second piece suggesting executive deficiencies and a third asserting a failed endurance attempt by a named company.
A fragmented report notes textile workers striking on Wednesday against proposed wage adjustments. The protest centers on perceived unfair pay changes, with workers citing reduced daily earnings and altered shift conditions.
During the Moratorium Court hearing today Mr McMahon M A said opposition to the Act had largely disappeared as the majority now favoured it. The Act allowed them to proceed against battery in many cases, enabling action on numerous grounds.
Australians shine with Claire Dennis claiming victory in the women's 200m breaststroke, set Olympic record time and world record improvement. Charlton and Mealing reach finals in separate events as Ryan competes in 400m freestyle semifinals. many Australians advance amid strong performances.
Sydney report cites the Meat Producers Association's concerns over low meat prices and high freight costs. Officials warn rail tariffs and shipping conditions raise prices, threaten farmer viability, and could curb exports unless policymakers act.
Mr Latham writes that the complete sense of statements is needed to maintain internal peace. He warns there is a real prospect of quantitative information affecting differences too greatly. He argues qualitative relief could yield better market results for warlike equipment types.
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