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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1933

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World Wheat Conference Reports Agreement Cuts Output

The Daily Telegraph reports a provisional agreement among the United States Australia Canada and Argentina to reduce wheat exports. Exports to the five major markets would drop 15 percent, with Australian Canadian and American producers restricting total shipments to 54 million bushels in 1933-34 and 30 million in 1934-35. Prices are expected to stabilize toward pre‑crisis levels, aiding farmers in Canada and Australia.

London Daily Telegraph America Australia Canada United States

Austria to Strip Nazis and Confiscate Rights

A government decree in Vienna imposes loss of civic rights for Nazi supporters and confiscates political party materials. The measure targets forbidden organizations and outlines transfers of authority to the Treasury. The decree signals a broad suppression of Nazi influence and related assets.

Vienna

Wrecked Car Frame to Be Used in Rail Motor

A damaged car frame from a wrecked vehicle will be repurposed into a new high speed rail motor. The framework, recovered after the Albury line incident at Rowning, will be integrated by the contractor into the upcoming rail project.

Bydney Wleepine Albury Rowning Win

Trail of Blood on Parkes Homicide Report

A man intruded through a window at Parkes and was struck. A pool of blood lay on the ground before onlookers saw a suspect arrested nearby. Police described the scene and charged a waiting suspect.

Parkes Vacuum Company Rstan sAamm OuIe

Sydney Gangsters Ramp Up Vendetta War

Sydney reports a violent gang conflict with six men rounded up amid months of tension. Police say the gangsters, linked to Melbourne and Melbourne area networks, threaten public safety as authorities pursue key targets and anticipate further raids.

Sydney Wakion Fa Peng Guneren Greg Sailore Boskmipkare Paca Melbourne Tata

Mine Fatality at Kalgoorli Inferred Blast Kills Three

A mine blast at the Kalgoorli Great Moulder Mine on Thursday killed three workers. The deceased were Thomas Bennett Manley Kommerville and David Green who were near the level when a premature explosion occurred. Bennett suffered fatal injuries and was blown from the scene.

Kalgoorli Great Moulder Thomas Bennett Manley Kommerville David Green Fevel Bennett

Trade relations Ottawa Wellington meet Canadian leaders

Zealand Mr Farber will have a Friday meeting with Sir George Brierly prime minister Mr Stevens and the commerce minister plus other Canadian government members. Mr Forbes today accepted an invitation to visit Canada.

Ottawa Zealand Mr. Farber George Brierly Stevens Commerce Forbes Canada

Freight Talks Between Shippers and Owners

In Kydene on Thursday a conference of eleven members from the Australian Operators Transport Association began with discussions on freight rates. Both sides, shippers and exporters, aiming to reach a solution, considered adjustments to the price per car and other charges. A briefing noted the session was brief, with talks expected to continue tomorrow as representatives from both groups attended. The focus remained on how to stabilize oversize freight costs amid ongoing negotiations.

Kydney Transport Association Wesrest Kurt Viruin Bush Hoth Mane

Meat Order for British War Office Secures Australian Supply

The Australian Press reports the War Office contract for 4000 tons of frozen meat to be delivered in October. Angliva Company supplied 8200 tons, with Australian producers providing 1800 tons, securing practically the entire procurement for the Army.

News Welcomed bydn Rydnry War Office Contract Talk

Referring to the muccens of the Australian tenderera in securing the War Office contrade of Trogon beef Mr F HM Tout mid to-day that it would be in great advantage to the Froxenmant Indwatry Wr J I Cramale said it was hoped that ana Femuit of the Gtthwm agreement the whole of the requirements of the British army and navy for froxen Wwet would be placed within the Domintown.

War Office F. HM Wr. J. 1 Cramale

Jamaica Flood Terrific Damage in Six Hour Storm

Seventy people drowned in Kingston as six hour storm caused vast damage. The flood swept away houses in Mt Thomas Catherine and St Laur y, with two million dollars in losses. Bananas destroyed and many residents trapped as water rose six feet in streets.

Kingston Jam Mt. Thomas Catherine Alury Rome

British Trade Exports Increase Brings Encouraging Figures

The Boar of Trade Journal reports a steady expansion in UK export values this year. May and June show rising shipments with July expected to surpass, while imports from British countries climb. The six month period values ports at 44.28 percent and HM at 45 percent of prior year levels.

London Antesthe United Kingdom T la

Jardine Harps on Barrackers and Cricket's Future

Sir John Squires introduces D R Jardine at the Literary Society meeting. Jardine replies that some liken him to Crippen and stresses cricket must stay represented amid the rush of modern life. He mentions many cricketers seek grass and crowds while hoping for Aussie barrackers to be shown in full force.

London Douglan D. W. Jardine John Squires Gronvannor House D. R. Jardine Crippen Crewda Genilla Jardine England Aid Tim Cherm Tée

Big golf match at Melbourne plans £6000 prize field

Melbourne marks its centenary with a major golf championship offering over £6000 in prize money. The Victorian Golf Association has pledged £2000 for the Victorian open while plans to add more funds aim to attract top overseas players. The winner will receive a gold cup.

Melbourne Victorian Golf Association Clusptonshin Milm Alna

French Flyers Welcome in Paris After Distant Flight

The airmen Codos and Hoast, who set a world distance air record, were greeted at Le Bourget by seven others. They paraded to the official ceremony with Captain Costan and Ross in uniform, then to the Premier Nelodter where the flyer's families joined a private reception. Madame Codon took a sip of champagne as the crowd cheered and medals were presented.

Faria Wednanday Codos Hoast Jandel la Bourget Costen Frial Randa Ross T Hleuinnanl Cody Inayeealla Nelodter Hanlene Madame Codon Fty

Farm Vendetta Police Investigate Alleged Persecution

Police probe alleged farm persecution in the northwestern state region. A farmer, once a successful applicant for a Closer Settlement block, faced hostility as others who had applied allegedly retaliated. Within a year, ponies and cattle were slain by poisoning, and his motor car was set on fire.

Melbourne Sahern Yaitle Are

Fall of Coal Fireman Hurt on Steamer

Brisbane Thursday report states a fireman aboard the Satara was badly injured when a coal fall occurred. Dr E Brown of Ipswich attended and performed an operation after the ship’s surgeon examined the man. The injury occurred in a lower cabin, with the vessel continuing voyage.

Brisbane Ont Dr 'E. Brown Ipawich

Irish Senate amends bill sparks Dublin dissolution rumours

Reports from Dublin say the Irish Senate amended a bill to cut public service salaries, fueling talk that Mr. de Valera may dissolve Parliament to force an election. The Daily Telegraph's Dublin desk notes Government moves to abolish the Senate and a proposed new income tax threshold, amid Civil Guards funding controversy and wartime sheep market prices.

Dublin Irish Senate de Valera Daily Telegraph Senate

Heavy Sydney Fog Delays Morning Travel

A dense fog shrouded Sydney and surrounding suburbs delaying travel. Drivers reduced speed and warnings urged caution as visibility dropped. a few minor incidents were reported but no serious accidents occurred.

Sydney Ity Wveral Perry Boats Conaldarabin Frivern Lund

Roosevelt’s Recovery Plan Strains Under Strikes and Declines

Unfavorable factors threaten Franklin Roosevelt’s national recovery scheme as trade code talks stall for four major industries seam steel coal and automobiles. Labor disputes widen with strikes by 60000 dressmakers in New York and 10000 fruit pickers in California. Commodity prices fall, wheat down five cents, foreign exchange weakens, inflation urged amid labor capital tensions and ongoing economic stress.

New York Franklin Roosevelt New York City Aolais Great Trust California

Trade note on Britain Japan talks and Australian stance

British manufacturers fear Japanese competition in Finpi markets and favor a voluntary agreement, though no action is expected. Customs Minister White cites departmental inquiries into Japanese flooding of Australian markets. Indian conference with Finland and Japan to be watched. Avetrajia backs a voluntary Japan Britain Australia pact.

Melbourne Jandot Britih Finpira White Ara Hel India Avetrajia Japan Britain Austral

Man Charged With Coin Forgery Appears in Central Court

The defendant faced a coinage charge at Central Court for running a felting operation of epurious coins. Police found the outfit in the defendant's parents’ home. The case involved spurious coin making and later involvement of another man. The man was committed for further proceedings.

Bourne Cale Xuiney

Tuckwell Divorce Court Case and Golf Cup Result

AUSTRALIA news notes report a Dunlop Golf Cup final where F Eyre defeated Tom Heard one up. Officers also cover a Cobbilty Polo Cup second round where Joss Byehan defeated Camden Ave tothres Armourer shot incident and a court adjournment at Central Rummons Court. A lorry accident kills a child and damages awarded in a separate case.

Rydney F. Eyre Tom Heard Cobbilty Joss Byehan Forbes Camden Ave Tothres

British Debt Talks Verge on Washington Negotiations

The British Government agrees that Sir Philip Leith Rams, Economic Adviser, should travel to Washington in October to pursue Anglo American debt talks. The scope remains uncertain but a favorable American domestic climate could allow Mr Roosevelt to join talks with possible ministerial commissions.

Brilon Philip Leith Rams Washington Roosevelt

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