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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1933

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Dublin Parade Crisis Under Public Safety Act Provokes Blue Shirts

Dublin faces a tense weekend as the Public Safety Act tribunal prepares to try offences with penalties up to death. Blue Shirts vow to obey leaders, while police and civic guards tighten security around Leinster Lawn and the Cenotaph amid fears of clashes.

Gui Maa Dublin Gary Yoess Leinster Lawn Grimthe Civic Guard Congrave O'Duffy

Valera's Ban and National Guard Parade Tension

A damaged report describes Taoiseach de Valera amid a threehour meeting and a National Guard parade as Irish government leaders grapple with peace order. It notes calls for restraint and warns of potential violent means if authorities fail to restore calm.

Dublin Amin Divio Bunday Iin Odetty de Valera Wethnaa

Wallabies Fall in Third Test Rugby Rubber

In Johannesburg at Ellis Park the Wallabies lost the third Test rubber to Africa amid about 10,000 spectators. The All Blacks style play overwhelmed the visitors as fans from across the country gathered for the match.

Johanneatiurg Thurman Atoa Wallabies Browde Rilia Park All Dinclea Tnt Manny Ail Parta

Wrestling match ends in draw at Liebhhardt Bandstand

In a local wrestling night George Honehart and Rennie Muir fought to a draw after Tom Lurich could not reach Aydney due to a motor car mishap. The event featured a notable upset with a fighter named Alimtor securing a victory over Mickey Deeley at Newastin on pointe.

Aydney Tom Lurich Ume Owine George Honehart Rennie Muir Byanyp Mickey Deeley Neweastin

Petrol Price Cut Signals New Fuel Savings

The report notes a penny per gallon decrease in petrol prices across Sydney and Melbourne. The reduction lowers first grade to 1/1 and second grade to 1/2, with further announcements expected from the Independent Company.

Bryony Rydney Bydney Melbourne Independent Companion

Dr Keith calls plebiscite option on Ireland dispute

London report quotes Dr Berriedale Keith as saying Britain might recast relations with Ireland via plebiscite and a republican constitution. He argues for informing grounds to refuse and questions the imperial role in policy. De Valera’s proposals are linked to imperial conference decisions and potential Crown removal.

London Berriedale Keith Britain Republic de Valera Privy Council Emama Ataton Miniatera Congres

F C T Show Work Begins on Additions for Show Grounds

The F C T Show enters a new phase with a program of extensions including new buildings and improved facilities. The committee plans a Friday round of voluntary workers and interviews with Interior Department staff to begin today. Work covers fencing, poultry house alterations, and the erection of a show ground fence as part of the overall improvement.

Theroma Department of the Interior Pega A. C. Kilby J ‘Auvantgh J.C. Moai Jy Cy i M. J. Houth Atby Ion Hall Manars Houthwell W Cumey JK. Kilby Wlock Dutalde

Revolution in Cuba Drives Machado to Abdicate

Cuban army defections topple President Machado as Carlos Manuel de Cespedes assumes provisional power. Havana erupts in street fighting leaving at least twenty one dead and over 200 wounded as crowds vandalize the palace and homes of deposed supporters amid a thunderstorm.

Havana Machado Cuba Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Machac’o

Early Conversion Move Expected in London

The Daily Telegraph financial editor expects an early conversion move in London due to favorable market conditions. He believes Australian and South African conversions may be excited amid the positive climate.

London Daily Telegraph

State considers measures to combat soil erosion

In the upcoming parliamentary session, special measures will target erosion of vast tracts of rich land. Denudation has caused water run-off and reduced flooding in lower areas. Steps are already underway to assess dangers and place them under competent authorities for control.

Rydney Kite

Man’s throat cut in wreck as family escapes unharmed

A car crash at Blakehuril? left Robert Robertson of Dolla Point gravely wounded with a throat wound from a splintered windshield. His wife and three children escaped serious harm. a second car suffered minor damage and its occupants survived with treatment.

Rydney Allr Robertson Dolla Point Blakehural Ibertian Robert

Another Attempt on Everest in 1935

On arrival in Bombay before sailing for England, Rattray of the Mt Riverent expedition stated the Reverent Committee was a new expedition in 1948 and that Everest would not be climbed unless the weather was favorable.

Everest Calcupta Rattray Hombay England Mt. Riverent Rattledare

Death of Wataleman at City Paramedic Office

Frederick Preece, a night watchman employed by a city paramedic service, was fatally wounded at the office during a morning shift. He was taken to hospital in a poor condition and died four hours later. Authorities say the incident appears to be serious and under investigation.

Antonia Jimines Secret Police Jimins J—muses Frederick Preece Mo Wes

England Slips to Narrow Start as West Indies Rally

England opened poorly in the third Test against the West Indies, then the visitors steadied. Bakewell’s century, Ames’ rapid 55 minutes of scoring, and Martindale’s bowling starred as the Windies weathered tough, overcast conditions to dominate late on. Attendance reached 17,000.

Tondon Rathaay England West Indies Batemen Baxland Wyatt Walters Mapriott Hammond Ames Anaridge Niebolin Ark Bakewell Arnrtt Gregory Weat Todien Grant Roach Arrow Headley Dacorts Ealey Merry Achong Falentiné Martindale GriMune Christian White Ham Wratt Uree Atead Nose Besley Briakly Nichols Barnett Barnalt Paset Nicholle Tiarnettagon Mewar Crant Spitimally Clark Marriott Hawlow Allrick

Border Clash Report From Bavarian Frontier Incident

Nonsense OCR fragment describes alleged border clash between Bavarian guards and Austrian troops with unclear injuries and names. Mentions firing across the frontier and casualties among several individuals. many names appear garbled with uncertain affiliations and dates.

German Edict Tightens Foreign Passenger Bookings

Berlin reports a German Foreign Exchange Control order restricting foreign ship bookings. Passages by foreign vessels may be reserved for Germans up to 200 marks without special authorisation, with export limits and food-supply proofs required. Foreigners may travel only if funds are imported for fares and authorisation is granted.

London German Foreign Exchange Control Department Germany Torelan Thipa

Nazi Searches for Communists in Berlin Night Patrols

Ratundy reports that storm troops under police orders watched all vehicles entering or leaving Berlin the night of the raid searching for Communist pamphlets. The force arrested roughly 200 communists and discovered headquarters with alleged Nazi membership tickets and messaging.

Berlin Ratunday Ha Keorvt Pampatete Atrecta Threa Comimuniata Maen Pullow Communit Mihchanting Commuunite Funtatsoma Provocateura Gengtus Tamla

Blaze Devours Box Factory in Leichhardt Fire

A large force of firefighters battled a Sunday blaze at a Leichhardt box factory owned by Carpanger Grow. The fire broke out as the Sun held low on the building and crews worked to prevent spread while ventilating the structure. Firefighters reported the building stood in a congested area away from the company’s premises, delaying access.

Rypney Die Telet Oliver Gillin Leichhardt Carpanger Grow

State of Emergency Declared in Esthonia Amid Unrest

A government proclamation in Esthonia declares a state of emergency. Exiled leaders and organizations are targeted and new measures regulate security, communications, and public order.

Davis Cup Team Leaves for America

Davis Cup party heads to the United States for competition. The report notes scant detail on team members and mentions preparations and scheduling through a central, official office, with several names and places referenced in the era's style.

America

British Colony Safe in Cuba Denies Damage Report

Foreign Office today denied any request for protection by the British Minister at Havana. He reported the British colony is safe and no British property damage, except a fire on August 10 used as a hatnel for the Cuba Submarine Telegraph Company line connections near Wentworth.

London Havana United States Cuba W+ entuenon

Meat imports Britain cuts Ottawa figures detail

The British Minister for Agriculture outlines reductions in meat imports for the rest of the year. New Zealand will ship no meat in the last quarter while Australia also lowers its quotas. Ottawa’s supplies drop by about 20 percent, aiming to improve pricing and supply stability.

London Minister For Agriculture Tamard & Watément Baipw Australia New Hewland Ottawa Forwice

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