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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1932

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Ottawa Cabinets Deliberate Currency Policy At Conference

Cabinet discussed Ottawa progress at the conference and considered a proposal by the Commonwealth government to regulate currency. The meeting spanned hours as ministers weighed potential actions, with no firm public pronouncement expected immediately.

Ottawa Commonwealth Ika Mr Brace Cantorum Is. Gullott Maki Teaulia Prime Minster Gite Lyon Deaney

Early Rising and British Decisions Shape Imperial Finance

Ottawa reports outline of a scheme for imperial financial renewal, linking Dominion pound sterling to Canadian liabilities and gold. Emphasis on limited credit, government obligations, and minimizing reliance on foreign payments while awaiting New Zealand and other partners. The piece notes tensions over silver pricing and the impact on world prices and negotiations.

Ottawa F. Daring Uw Bank Iimperial Dominion Pound Sterling Dhe Liemctiand Guy

Hoover Admits Prohibition Experiment Fails

President Hoover, accepting a Republican renomination, publicly acknowledged Prohibition’s failure. He urged return of states’ liquor control with federal safeguards to curb illegal production and crime. He contrasted GOP and Democratic platforms and rejected continuing the current regime, citing rising crime and corruption.

Washington Republican Party Mouver Hla Hoover Democratic Party Tube Ingen Wa

New York Affairs Mayor Walker Faces Removal Hearing

Governor Roosevelt heard Mayor Walker's case as Albany investigations into city government neared a climax. Samuel Roburay led the investigating committee as Walker faced removal proceedings in his role as chief executive. The outcome could affect party politics and New York's governance.

New York Albany New York City Dutave Walker Ramuel Roabury Oader Toosevalt Maglatrale Walker Hoanevel

Hoax orders on chemical arms scare Sydney firms

Fraudulent telegrams and telephone tips in Sydney claimed orders for chemical arms to be shipped by Patrick Broadhship Co and other firms. Police traced the hoax to a false telephone call to dealers, with several manufacturers denying receipt of any orders. The scam prompted caution and investigations into the origins of the messages.

Rydney Chemical Arma Sydney Mlormey Delauane Lyon Patrick Broamship Co Ne Titra

Wellington judge hands down sentence in gangster crime case

A Wellington court heard on the case involving Priday Frucle Peckham aged 44 and William Keogh aged 20 in an attack on an Auckland accountant named Cave It. The defendants were accused of assault and robbing the victim of 108 pounds. The judge delivered the sentence in this gangster crime matter.

Wellington Priday Frucle Peckham William Keogh Yeaman Cave Auckland

Canadian Wheat Debt Scheme Becomes Royal Question

In Calgary Alberta a court case discusses a farmers debt scheme paying in wheat. The Honour mentions the crime was the theft of wheat payments and notes the plan was carefully set to take value around daylight. The United authorities imply the farmer bears cost while public funds cover losses.

Weckham Calgary Alberta Tara United

Future of Waterford transfer decision in budget talks

Cabinet members meet as Prime Minister Mr. Lynn voices optimism on the plan to transfer Waterix from Mal bourne to Canberra. Decision expected next week, with emphasis on minor separational and financial points while broader questions await cabinet guidance.

Malbourne Canberra Ohanko Lynn

German Cabinet Talks Hint at Nazi Power Sharing

Berlin reports say Herr von Papen met Centre Party leaders as they discuss forming a cabinet with full Nazi participation. A parliamentary bargaining plan may see a reshaped ministry, with a budget transfer included. The cabinet decision is not expected before parliament debates the budget, with a morning session and continued minor items on the agenda.

Berlin Herr von Papen Centre Party

Labour Protest Signals Early Food Tax Fears

Labour advisers Sleware Brow ey and Cirine have warned Mr Stanley Talio of a protest against potential food taxes. The letter warns of penalties for the British consumer and frames the documents as political campaigns. The Labourites aim to register discontent early over possible food tax measures.

Ottawa Labour Sleware Browey Cirine Stan Documenta Labouriiaa

Poultry thefts reported in Sydney and nearby areas

A string of poultry thefts across Sydney and suburbs involved masked suspects using chloroform on birds and neighbors. Reports name Longley and Chaldua among those affected as birds were taken from coops and farms, with authorities noting unusual nighttime activity and a rise in such assaults on fowls.

Sydney Munday Duck Longley Farnwr al Nordlan Chaldua Uf Ularm

Marketing Board Ottawa Notes Board's Dominion Share Discussion

Fragmented OCR text discusses the Dominion share of Empire Marketing Board. Mentions committee of the Keunamie e-apera and an excellent work, with unclear details about timing and scope of the board's role and training. Names and places are garbled.

Ottawa Empire

Fatal Canberra cyclist killed by car near Parliament House

Walter Alexander Johnson died from injuries after a motor car struck him and his bicycle on John Forreastreet near Hotel Canberra. The driver, George Edwards, remained at the scene as police planned an inquest. The accident prompted Canberra football club members to abandon a home match to mourn. The funeral was set for St John’s Cemetery at 3 pm on Sunday.

Walter Alexander Johnson Attorney-enurata Department Tim George Edwards Parliament Holst John Canberra Johnaunn Nm Ride Street Enelufl Johanon Ue Wass Aipsile Johnston Rave St John's Cemetery Bunyay

Spanish Revolt Arrest of Leader Aavaid Thuentay

Reported arrest of revolusionary leader Aavaid Thuentay by General San Jorge and General Hurransa at Hu chia after an attempted route to Portugal. Chaos followed with mob violence in Boyilla and attacks on Gan eval au Jurgo headquarters and St Martin's Convent.

Aavaid Thuentay San Jorge Hurransa Huchia Askeng Portugal Porcurma Hay Jureo Hierida Ybe Yftur Fonlstunes Vislenca Ranticuen Boyilla A.C A.1.c

New World Endurance Record Set By Mrs Bruce

London reports Mrs Victor Bruce today broke the British endurance flight record of 50 hours 38 minutes. She descended at Folkestone owing to oil overheating on the route.

London Victor Bruce Folkzstowe

Government’s act on a tumultuous march to Villa

Fragmented account describes attempts to flee and arrest after promises of evacuation to Portugal. Ambiguous statements reference Sun Jutho’n Ruppartora and Dor Leman plus Dor Leman’s travel, with Vinge 60 mitten noted. General Jures arrives, claims vigilance against revolution and readiness for punishment.

Isadlete Portugal Sive Pat Republic Altenas Nica Hondawartern

Country Party Conference Debates Central Council Reform

The Farmers and Settlers Conference debated the Country Party constitution and the Central Council structure. A proposal to limit central representation to five members from each of the Farmers and Settlers Association and the United Country Party was discussed amid protests from vice president Hold against power shifting within the group.

Rydney Country Party Farmers' and Settlers Central Council Lnited Country Movement United Country Party of New South Wales Farmer and Settlers’ Association United Country Party Hold

New Irish trade plans loom as de Valera pursues policy

Dublin reports that Mr. de Valera and his colleagues are developing a new Ireland trade plan while Dail and Senate recess. The Britain dispute leaves payments withheld totaling £1,761,000, signaling strain in postwar negotiations.

Dublin de Valera Ireland Dail Senate Britain

United Country Party debates reforms and tariff aims

In a party meeting the United Country Movement outlined nominations from each division of the United Country Movement and war maneu military. A motion favored free trade was remitted to continue tariff reductions as a goal. The group urged the Federal Government to admit free duty for farming and horticultural implements manufactured within the British Empire.

Aolitan The Country Party United Country Movement Tte Ted Country Party Wnpaint United Country Party Nodello

Further Letter to Royal Commission Cited in Inquiry

The document records correspondence between Leader of the State Opposition Mr Kaun and Royal Commissioner Mr Justice Halse Rogeen. It notes Justice Bowers’s August 9 acknowledgment about a £1,800 payment to witnesses and that extending the inquiry’s terms was not within the commission’s province. Lane’s reply suggests terms were broadened to reveal payments while shielding mining matters.

Aydniy Mr. Kaun Juatice Halse Rogeen Maitving Tin Hanes Tune Foniant Juatice Halve Bowers Lane Intiueul Witmees Barry Mar Lame

Exchange Policy Debate On Exchange Rate Impacts

Friday debate to a deputation from the Muawe District Water Board discussed a government schedule change on exchange for interest payments. Premive stated the change would affect industry costs and wool exports, with Maysna noting the policy hit importers but saved exporters as balance. Calls for national trustment to review the measure.

Muawe District Water Board Lair Maysna

Harbin Flood Death Toll Believed At Thirty Thousand

Harbin floods as Sungari River rises to 25 feet submerging villages and vast farmland. About thirty thousand are believed dead with twenty five million acres flooded. A portion of Harbin city remains above water while crop destruction and mail handling by air transport are reported.

Tokio Sungari Harbin

Textile strikers ripple to other mills after Yarra Falls

Melbourne Friday reports that 1,000 workers at Foy and Gibwon's Mills joined a strike following yesterday's Yarra Falls Spiooing Mills disruption. They demand the same pay rates, with 19 days of action and management refusing the demand. Conferences set for next week as other mills may join the walkout.

Melbourne Yarra Falls Spiooing Foy and Gibwon's Yarra

Dole Fraud Conviction At Newtown Court

Edwere igleian was fined £14 and ordered to pay 11/11 compemaniter in the Newtown Court today for dole fraud. The defendant admitted no interest in love or other matters but was found guilty. Detected offenses related to claiming dole payments improperly.

Edwere Igleian Newtown Court Dole Fooke Cophas

Ambulance Trials In Dark At Camp Casualty

Wilfrid Winockl aged 87 fell while walking at Camp Casualty in Happy Valley La Peroume. He broke his leg and was found groaning by fellow campers. Ambulance officers reached the scene two miles into darkness and carried him to Coat Hospital after first aid.

Wilfrid Winockl St Happy Valley la Peroume

Drug Traffic Leader Sydney Player Charged in Court

In Central Court today Priaay Yen Hoo known as dealer with 2 percent cocaine was charged. Prosecutor said the defendant headed a drug ring in Sydney. Mou pleaded not guilty and was remanded to August 22 on bail.

Sydney Priaay Yen Hoo Central Court Salg Itwan Dufondadt Yma Trampc Mou Bal

Two Men Face Charge In Central Court Fraud Case

Richard Parnard and Julia Brown appeared at Central Court on charges of conspiring to cheat and defraud Australasia Ltd and others. Prosecution alleged they planned a money theft, with the court remanding them on bail to September 14.

Rydney Writley Central Court Richard Parnard Julia Brown USA Iad Mote Stealnad Talener Runvedinge

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