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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1932

Page

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Canberra to be first step in colonial patent office transfer

Cabinet weighs five year plan to move the Patents and Trade Marks Office from Canberra to the capital. With an initial budget provision likely, the transfer could occur before year’s end, marking the first move in a wider relocation of remaining departments. Officials remain reticent about full intentions.

Patents & Trade Marks Office Canberra House of Representatives Canbernta Ot Roca

Methodists unity in Britain to sign union at Albert Hall

The Wesleyan Primitive and Isla branches join London in a historic union at Albert Hall. The ceremony marks the culmination of years of work and signals influence on Methodism beyond Britain.

London Albert Hall Bophen

Body Found Near Hospital in Sydney Area

A body was found near a hospital in Sydney on a Tuesday morning. The remains were located on a vacant allotment behind the hospital on Crown Street. A wound on the head was noted, and investigators planned to examine the scene for further details.

Sydney X Hospital Ramsin Weappen

New Car Aims For 36 Miles Per Hour Record

A London report notes a new car designed to reach 36 miles per hour backed by a group of financiers. Irving, designer of venaihan Arrow, leads the effort in a building where a WoW car promises to beat Malcolm Campbell's 264 mph mark.

London Irving Venaihan Arrow Fiagnoters Malcolm Campbell

England ML Arrives for Speed Race in Montreal

Report says a confidential arrival at the speed race in Montreal involves Kay and Gar Wed, with a prop at the scene suggesting a display of power while Mie Weaiand FE is noted as part of the event.

England Montiral Kay Ben Gar Testad

Green Army Recruiting Expands in Free State

The Green Army force aims to recruit across the Free State as the Evening Standard reports a drift toward dictatorship and state intimidation. A climate of general deprecation and demoralisation grows amid efforts by irregular hostilities and coercive influence.

London Comirades’ Association Green Army Free State Evening Standard Germany Austria

NSW bus petition signed by twenty thousand people

More than 20,000 names are on a 6 feet long petition asking the Government to restore bus services. The petition will be presented to the Transport Advisory Committee by the Property Owners Association of New South Wales. It argues that restoring bus services would provide employment and aid in the rehabilitation of communities.

Sydney Transport Advisory Committee New South Wales Rextora Ulan

Chinese counterfeit coins trigger bank probe and arrests

Police arrested three Chinese men after detectives traced bogus coins to a Sydney bank. Investigations suggest the silver coins sent from Hong Kong may have been deposited in city banks, with tests revealing a high percentage of fakes despite near perfect imitations.

Sydney Hong Kong oMvern Mre Wuld

British Loan Conversion Spurs Praise In The Morning Post

The Morning Post hails the loan conversion as a vast national achievement with substantial cash figures. It notes delays in some oversere applications and says redemption applications total about £48,000,000. The piece lauds the conversion as a remarkable national triumph.

the Morning Post

Detectives Bust Counterfeit Ring In City Bank Visit

Police, after tracing a wave of forged silver coins, arrested two Chinese men in a Crown Street shop and two more later in Waverley. They allege £000 to £9,000 in counterfeit coins were circulated via Hong Kong to Sydney agents who mixed fake coins with genuine shillings and deposited them at banks before withdrawing the adjusted sums. The men were charged at Central Police Station with possession of counterfeit money.

Waverley Sydney Hong Kong Ching Ani Pallce Nlent

Hitler aims to mold Germany like Mussolini says report

An official Hindenburg interview quote portrays Hitler seeking Mussolini style power. He would turn storm troops into a fascist militia, abolish Parliament, and replace the army, while using a week of calm as cover for a deeper modification.

Berlin Herr Hitler Hitler Fia Sumpteson

Jewish World Conference Calls Jewish Unity Against Persecution

The Geneva meeting opened with warnings that anti Semitism is a global offence and Jews must unite in self defense. Dr Joseph Tenembaum of the American Jewish Congress urged action as reports note German Jews once made up 17 percent of the army and fear of bloodshed kept many compatriots from attending.

Geneva Rmust Joseph ‘Tenembaum Joseph Zippis Lemor Jachelmann Germany Patertine

Cotton Strike Threat by Federation Unions

The Central Board of the Federation representing ten principal cotton unions vows a strike across manufacturing sections if employers do not improve their offer by August 27. Immediate impact could involve 200,000 workers with potential national reach to 500,000.

London Central Board of the Federation

Late shopping Saturday move for Canberra traders

Canberra Chamber of Commerce members plan to discuss shifting late trading from Friday to Saturday and moving the Saturday half-holiday to Wednesday at the next quarterly meeting. A full activity report will be submitted, and any change to late Saturday trading will not alter the trading hours ordinance.

Canberra Chamber of Commerce Activitieate Menibor

Forecast of British Intentions

London dispatch reports the Daily Telegraph’s Ottawa correspondent expects Britain to concede a 3d per bushel duty on wheat within 24 hours. It also indicates Britain will use output control to manage meat without adding duties, a move likely to upset British farmers.

London Ottawa Daily Telegraph Britain

Ordinance Sets Trader's Schedule Change for Week

The document states that under the ordinance the trader must announce his intention to trade on Saturday, with a half-holiday on Wednesday, replacing the current arrangement.

Napier quake adds valuable land near Sydney

Dr P Mutuhall, a geologist for New Zealand's Public Works, arrived in Sydney to attend a conference. He reports Napier's quake produced land growth and notes no similar event in the Dominion for over 10,000 years. In Napier Harbour area about 6,000 acres have emerged with rich potential.

Bydney P. Mutuhall Public Works Department New Zealand Sydney Absenco Napier Dominion Napier Harbour Ariven

Stalled talks at Chateau Laurier loom over British Dominion talks

Ottawa reports say negotiations in the Chateau Laurier lobbies are unfinished with London to decide. Five British Cabinet members attend while Dominions resist deferring to Britain. Without clear progress in two days the conference may be deemed a failure as disputes over Britain’s offer and the meat question bind talks.

Ottawa London Dominions Canada Britain New Zealand Rive Tme Cop‘gruden

Meat Issue Delays Ottawa Talks In Cold Deadlock

Ottawa reports indicate meat battles again rage with no sides yielding. Bryce and Coates held hours with ministers. decision to sleep on it leaves price and quota talks unsettled. Britain aims at stable exchange with no gold standard return while currency and meat policy hinge on quota fate.

Bryce Coates Mr. Brvce Britain Naville Chamberlain

Hares Licenses Expire Next Month By Government

The government has not defined its policy on hare licenses. Officials expect renewal when September 1 arrives. Negotiations ahead of the issue are under study by Hoyas Commission amid uncertainty about future licensing and potential mechanical hare meetings.

Bydnet Meet Hoya

Woman set on fire at Glebe Court case

At Glebe Court today Garmust Arkwtond a 53 year old labourer was charged with striking a woman with methylated spirit and setting her on fire The prosecutor said the injured woman was attending a burning and could not defend herself awaiting court verdict the details reflect a fraught incident under inquiry

Sydney Jvsssy Glebe Court Garmust Arkwtond

State Lottery Restriction Set For Cabinet Review

A reform draft seeks to limit lottery operations by withdrawing the warrant of the State Lottery Director Mr Whidhten and requiring written approval from the Colonial Office. Cabinet expected to discuss the lottery question this week.

Rydney State Lotteries Mr. Whidhten

Gold leakage from New Zealand to Sydney probe begun

London Daily report from Sydney states Maianganui from Wellington arrived to be checked by police. Two passengers questioned over transporting gold sovereigns from New Zealand to Sydney. Police suspect NZ businessmen buy sovereigns for 26 shillings and ship them to Sydney earning about 1 pound per coin. Estimated £4000 weekly value leaving New Zealand for Australian ports.

Rydney Maiinganui Wellington N.Z New Zealand Kydney Sovereigaan Dominion Hydney New Kesland Australian

Poll on Dissolution of Honey Board Set for August 24

The Director of Marketing Mr Walnon announced the poll on the dissolution of the Honey Marketing Board. Notices were posted last Thursday to all honey producers in New South Wales. The poll date is August 24.

Bydney Walnon New South Walon

Maxley Executed Postponement Debate in Cabinet

A Prison Reform League deputation influenced the Premier today about William Cyril Maxley who faced execution tomorrow at a WAte. The Premier said cabinet discussed the case and considered options as Maxley awaited the final decision. The dialogue involved ministers and a request for clemency or delay.

Evony Prison Reform League Stevenm William Cyril Maxley Toomorrow Dactnion Mingrea

Unclear fragment hints at yacht speed record

Readable text mentions an international yachting context and a notable speed figure of 110.18 miles per hour. Names and full details are garbled, but the item implies a record or measurement tied to yacht or watercraft performance.

Mollison Ready for Atlantic Attempt

If weather reports are satisfactory, Mr Mollican will leave Port Marnack tomorrow on his attempt to fly to America and back.

London Mollican Port Marnack America

Five Years Agreement Favoured By UTFAWA Monany

An amalgamated note indicates a five year agreement favored by UTFAWA amid discussions on autonomy and the continuation of the current conference. The fragment points to a formal conclusion favoring extended terms and ongoing collaboration with the existing structure.

No clear title due to fragmented source text

Fragmented report notes vague terms and undeciphered details about disclosure, traders plans, and debates on a long term trade agreement. Mentions of a Barn ful and counterance context suggest negotiations on taxes and dumping, with no definite outcome or dates.

Bokeaman

Baldwin Addresses Luncheon Amid Global Prosperity Debate

The speech urges careful handling of international affairs, arguing prosperity does not require isolation. Baldwin contends nations are distracted by trivial details, harming broader perspective and proportion. He claims no hidden intention behind current actions and emphasizes disciplined Empire led trade as beneficial globally.

Ottawa Addraad Brantey Baldwin Maki Passeenton Baldwin

Empire fruit duties impact on open grown produce

Fragmentary OCR notes reference Empire products and duties affecting fruit. Mentions open grown fruit, February reporting, December to April timelines, and mentions of pulp and water treatment terms. No clear events, dates, or named entities clearly identifiable.

Britain Eae Aew Eugan Waterrem Air Empire

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