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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1933
Page
1
Dublin parliament debates three bills to abolish the Governor General role and abolish Crown contact. Proposals shift financial control to a new executive council, remove certain offices, and end appeals to the King. Fiery exchanges mark the session with Varied calls for republic and warnings of civil conflict.
London dispatch reports that the Italian and French governments may permit a special force of 6000 men to counter terrorism. It is understood the force would be recruited on a voluntary basis and placed under joint control, with deployment limited to designated sites within the region.
A jumbled report describes Nazi incursions near Geneva and Vancouver with references to Roosevelt's National Recovery Act and trade measures. It notes alleged enforcement in industries and calls for embargos, citing Canadian and Allied ties as driving reactions.
The Daily Herald reports a British scientist in London has developed a gas mask providing one hour of protection against the most deadly poison gas yet found. Earlier masks by Germany, France, and the Netherlands offered only brief immunity. The new mask uses potassium or popper Kas material in a fine powder form that penetrated earlier masks.
A wartime brief reports multiple US Navy aviators killed and others injured in a combat operation. Details remain fragmentary, with emphasis on the loss of several crew members and ongoing investigations.
Washington Wednesday reports the repound code for grain exchanges submitted to the Farm Adjustment Administration. The measure seeks minimum machine setup for speculative grain purchases and proposes wage limits and weekly hours for workers. Key officials urge inclusion of exchange rules to curb daily price fluctuations in wheat rye and barley to modest cents per bushel.
Moscow reports thousands of students enrolled in agricultural areas amid grain theft concerns. The source cites a Soviet representative alleging widespread participation and organized activity, signaling a broad effort impacting regional grain supplies.
Premier Stevens signals NSW government will cooperate on interstate transport issues while police hunt grain thieves. Report notes 4,000 youths linked to Communist activity in North Carolina and cites Pravda denying child massacres in the grain delta amid unrest.
In Melbourne two unemployed demonstrators faced City Court after a clash with police. George Thomas, 69, a wearier, was fined £2 for carrying an offensive weapon described as a loaded bow. Fevid Blackmory, 12, was fined £8 for offensive behavior.
A local Auburn council discussed a day of prayer to seek cooperation for better treatment of the unemployed and destitute. The meeting noted the need for special arrangements and information sharing to aid distressed residents.
London Wednesday report says Jardine unlikely to lead England next tests and Larwood may not bowl due to body line fallout. Association hints MCC may bow to county captains on body line issue. Jardine’s retirement could force changes while Larwood insists on no sprint pace.
The cricket writer for The Daily Herald says J R Jardine will not be dropped despite Australian propagandists claiming otherwise. He asserts Jardine will lead England again, and notes plans for the Australian tour of Britain in 1934 proceed regardless of criticism. The piece also mentions figures and opinions on potential replacements and medical reports influencing selection.
The Indian government plans a conference with Japan to finalize a trade agreement, with discussions scheduled to begin in Simla next month. Officials say the meetings will cover tariff concessions, investment rules, and mutual market access.
Reports from London describe opening discussions between India and Japan on trade terms and a possible Franco-Japanese accord. A trilateral dialogue is expected in October with preliminary talks in London as the British trade chief reports optimism for Japanese acceptance of proposals.
The Austrian loan in Paris and Rome oversubscribed with lists closed moments after opening. Market observers expressed astonishment at the swift demand, while records show strong French participation and a marked international interest in the issue.
Anglo-Soviet negotiations on the possible form of a new commercial treaty resumed at the Board of Trade today. The talks aim to define terms for broader trade and economic cooperation between the two nations.
The text notes British issuances at 8 percent while French and Italian investors demand higher rates, despite government guarantees. It contrasts 68 3 68 percent returns for British inventors with stronger demands from French and Italian investors, underscoring cross border finance pressures.
Cuba announces state of war as famine and possible revolution loom. Roosevelt hints at intervention under the Platt amendment, urging Cuban leaders to unite, while Havana reports police patrols and widespread looting. US officials weigh impact on Latin America and trade pact negotiations.
Reports from Havana indicate British Minister and Spanish Ambassador have informed the Ambassador Military and naval officials that they possess a detailed plan of action. They warn of possible strikes and riots in Cuba if intervention is decided, signaling heightened tensions over foreign property and consequences.
The Prime Minister Lyons spoke at a civic reception about tax relief and the plan to lower prices by reducing taxation. He said lower taxes would cut industry costs and bring cheaper commodities, while public finance would benefit from the policy. The Country Party accuses the government of duplicity as talks with the Nationalist Party continue.
Sydney launches trolley buses using overhead electric wires and pneumatic tyres. The new fleet, sanctioned by government, will operate on designated routes with restricted perimeters as part of the city’s transport plan.
A Munich dispatch reports Adolf Hitler named his successor at a meeting of the Nazi party in Prague. The announcement followed by notes that trusted officials will form a new leadership with a loyal circle prepared to carry out changes amid speculation over the party’s future.
A deputation of more than 30 clubs met NRW Dol Council to press the Minister for licenses for golf bowls and diber clubs. Mr Montague described club members smuggling liquor in jackets. The Minister said tackling safe areas that could create drinking centres is difficult and offered to consider confined licensed venues if genuinely bona fide.
Third in ten days, a man jumped from a bridge and was found later by police. Readers indicate a string of suicides with few details identified, leaving a murky, fragmented report of the incident and recovery efforts.
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