Ottawa Hopes for World Revival as Dominion Talks Continue
Ottawa reports that delegates have departed to the end of a conference seen as laying foundations for empire-wide cooperation. Britain retains controls on meat and other goods, with dominions urged to press for reconsideration of provisions, while agreements with South Africa and Southern Rhodesia extend and adjust preferences and duties for mutton, textiles, sugar, and other items.
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Ottawa
Thas
Ana
Britain
India Grants Britain Trade Preferences in Indian Goods
The Indian agreement allows Britain to continue entry of Indian goods under a general 10 percent ad valorem duty. British duties on some foreign goods will rise, strengthening Indian goods preferences. key affected items include cotton manufactures, jute, carpets, rice, tea, spices, hides, sandalwood, and hardwoods. Further London talks will discuss Indian iron and other ad mission terms.
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Canada
Britain
South Africa
Briain
Africa
Ottawa
London
Argentine Meat King Advises on Trade Balances
Sir Edmund Veastey, in Buenos Aires, says restricting Argentine meat would be unfair after a weak year. He notes New Zealand and Australia increasing shipments to the UK, lamb and mutton prices down, and Britain seeking to level trade balances with reciprocal deals.
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Ottawa
Edmund Veastey
Ottwa
Buenos Aires
Edmund Veatey
New Zealand
England
Australia
Britain
Empire trade pacts poised to lift global economy say officials
The conference noted that lowering imperial barriers will boost intra empire trade and raise British purchasing power. Officials claim the agreements mark a step forward toward progress and protective duties to safeguard empire resources and industries. All Britain Dominions treaties are now public and largely identical in core principles with local variations.
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By & T
Ita
Britain
Dominions
New Zealand and Britain agree on tariff reductions
A wartime style accord aims to reduce protective duties to boost competition between British and New Zealand producers. The deal caps reductions to avoid harming British preference margins and preserves a 3 percent primage duty on certain British goods until conditions permit abolition. Both governments may seek changes only after consultation.
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New Zealand
Canadian Britain trade accord outlines tariffs and reforms
The agreement promises Canadian tariff reform to reflect reciprocal protection for British and Canadian industry. It includes measures to establish a tariff board, curb duty increases on British goods, and create streamlined dispute settlement while abolishing surcharges on British imports.
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Canada
Textile Workers Strike At Launceston Mills
Launceston workers at two large mills walk out today causing 1600 operatives to join the strike tomorrow. The stoppage affects major local textile production and highlights labor action in the city.
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Launceston
India Extends 10 Percent Preference on Manufactures
Indian policy increases duty preference to 10 percent on a wide range of imports including motor vehicles building materials chemicals drugs earthenware porcelain furniture hardware and many metals. The scheme also covers miscellaneous manufactures tinned canned fruits fish confectionery beverages and linked colonial exchange terms with emphasis on cotton goods tea coffee and oils while colonial products excluding sugar receive preference.
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India
Newfoundland and Britain trade pact on cod and goods
Britain agrees to reduce the 10 percent preference on codfish and marine shell with Newfoundland consent. Newfoundland offers a 16 percent preference on 61 items spanning a wide range of goods.
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Newfoundland
Britain
Restrictions On British Meat Imports and Dominion Roles
High authority states meat import restrictions begin January 1 1933 with emergency removal options only after full inquiry with Dominion governments. Australia and New Zealand joined in voluntary export limits for 1932, limiting changes and extending into 1933, while Britain seeks to guard consumers amid potential drought and over supply.
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Britain
Australia
Dominions
Australian
New Zealand
Mr. Chamberlain
Euch Action Ia
Mesare
Bruce
Coates
Havenga
South Africa
Wheat dumping Ottawa restrictions praised by farmers leader
The Farmers and Settlers' Association president Mr. Wield welcomed the measures. A provision to curb foreign wheat dumping in Britain could help Australia, while duty on foreign grain would reserve the market for Dominion producers. Cable reports credited Canada's strong stance for the wheat preference.
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Rydney
Farmers and Settlers' Association
Wield
Australia
Canada
Ottawa Agreement Cash Value Based on Australia Britain Trade
The Prime Minister announced Ottawa preferences for 1930 81 exports to Great Britain, estimating gains for butter cheese apples dried fruits wine canned fruit and other categories though exact totals are uncertain. The figures show substantial potential benefits to Australian industries from the Imperial Trade Conference outcomes.
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Australia
Great Britain
Commonwealth
Ottawa
Lyona
Dominion bi lateral trade pacts with Canada and others
The Dominions publish bilateral agreements with Canada and others. Canada Free State treaty secures lowest duty rates for Canadian goods in the Free State while Canada grants British preference rates in return. Canada South Africa links trade on a treaty basis with limited commodities. Canada Rhodesia offers preferential duties on tropical fruit and agriculture with mutual favourable treatment. Canada India talks on a future trade agreement.
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Canada
Free State
Cannada
South Africa
Rhodesia
Bridge Fatality Trainer Charged with Manslaughter
Sydney police charged horse trainer Michael William Polson with feloniously slain Constables Joseph McCann and Henry James Bush on the Harbour Bridge on August 8 and with driving in a dangerous manner. He was remanded until August 30 as a coroner's inquiry was set for that date.
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Sydney
Cenitral Court
Michael William Polson
Joseph McCann
Henry James Bush
Harbour Bridge
State Lottery Director cites uncertainty over future drawings
The Director of State Lotteries Mr. Whiddoo told the crowd that no specific numbers can be guaranteed weeks ahead. He warned the T4th lottery may not occur and said written Premier approval is required for every lottery after the T2nd to be drawn next ridly.
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Sydney
State Lotteries
Mr. Whiddoo
Boy Scouts Found After Lost Trek Near Mount Glorious
Twenty scouts reported missing in the Mount Glorious district were located safe today after a day of searching. The group had been away on an excursion, and authorities noted their ordeal caused concern but no injuries were reported.
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Bydney
Mount Glorious
Piggin
Parke and Gardens
Society
National Rose Garden Planned for Canberra
The Horticultural Society of Canberra plans a national rose garden near Parliament House spanning about five acres with 6 000 roses, central plan by A E Bruce. The project, endorsed by the Minister for Home Affairs, seeks broad national cooperation and will include climbers on pergolas with petal shaped beds and a pyramid climber centerpiece.
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Canberra
Alno
Horticultural Society of Canberra
F. A. Piggin
Parliament House
Bruce
Ut Mealysis Fisue
Aold
Rosoriana
Australia
Beka
Eastern Trade urged expansion into East markets by Australia firm
W. KR Carpenter and Co Ltd sent two representatives to the East to study trade prospects. They produced a report urging exploitation of Eastern markets for Australian goods and noting exchange rate advantages. An executive member may be sent to continue investigations to ensure reliable delivery and avoid past delays.
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Sydney
W. Kr, Carpenter and Co. Ltd
Carpenter
Australia
Aircraft Carriers Rendered Useless by Air Attacks
Major G. T. Turner writing in The Daily Telegraph argues bomb dropping from aircraft makes carriers obsolete. He predicts no new mortar carriers will be built and small designs from France and Japan will be abandoned. He cites American carriers like the Saratoga and Lexington as costly liabilities rather than assets.
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London
G. T. Turner
Aviation Authority
Daily Telegraph
France
Japan
America Ia
Airman Mollison Lands at Roosevelt Field After Night Flight
Airman Mollison completed a flight from St. John New Brunswick to Roosevelt Field New York in ten hours and minutes. He landed at 6 84 p m eastern daylight time and was welcomed by the acting British Consul Mr Gerald Shepherd and a welcoming committee at the reception stand.
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New York
Mollison
Trossevelt Field
St. John
New Brunswick
Gerald Shepherd
Resumption of Work on New Zealand Waterfront
Wellington readers learn that waterfront work will resume tomorrow as Waterside Federation negotiates with employers. The report notes pending talks and planned restart of activity. The piece cites the federation and employer representatives as the key parties.
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N.Z
Waterside Federation
Mayor of New York Honored by Big Welcome
The mayor was mobbed by sound camera men after a radio greeting and circled the field in a car cheered by about 10 000 people. He was taken to the Plaza Hotel to rest and will likely return to England in a few days with an indeterminate exact time.
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New York
Plasa
England
Soacnet
Lunch Hour Speakers Press for Full Awards for Relief Workers
During the lunch hour speakers from the Trades and Labour Council including Mr J B Gurden urged relief workers to demand full award rates while at work and to secure fares and food relief for weeks they were stood off.
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Sydney
Lie ‘Trades and Labour Council
J. 8. Gurden
Pean
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