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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1933

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Economist May Lead To General Currency Depreciation

In Banff Alberta Tuesday Professor T E Gregory of the University of London warned that the National Recovery Act may depress the dollar and affect other currencies if moderately successful. He said Canada would be drawn in by the US effort and that a wage rise scheme would not help consumers if profits shrink across industries. He argued the net effect could be no overall change for the community if one industry raises wages while others do not.

Banff Alberta T. E. Gregory University of London Institute of Pacific Relatians Gregory Canada Uni Sn Het Reault

Heavy Snow Hits New South Wales and Victoria

Severe snow falls were reported across New South Wales on Tuesday and yesterday with the heaviest falls in Victoria recorded for many years over a wide area. Snow continued on the mountains south of Canberra with light flakes seen in parts of the city late yesterday afternoon.

New South Wales Victoria Canberra

Trade Treaty Talks Shape British Japan Australia Market Push

Melbourne reports Minister for Trade Col White outlines a three party pact among Great Britain Japan and Australia to ease Japanese competition and set trade terms. Japan may seek a Japan India treaty with a quota system while Britain aims to reduce friction in sugar and manufactured goods amid debates over Ottawa and reciprocal trade agreements with France Belgium and Italy.

Melbourne Te Minster For Trade and Customs Col. White Great Britain Japan Britain Australia Whee Bel- France Alberta Thonday Anganear India Wichwari Thala Aderate Lanenszire Sapanese Cotton Apierst

TANF Agreements Discussion at Round Table Institute

An event titled at the Techitic Institute sees TANF related agreements discussed before a round table gathering. Key figures Albert and others participate in the meeting with focus on policy and implementation steps.

Tanf Alberts Atle Institute of

Resignation of Sir Walter Greene at Federal Ministry

The Assistant Treasurer Sir Walter Massy Greene will relinquish his cabinet post in a few weeks. Prime Minister J A Lyons has received the resignation and will appoint a successor, noting Greene will not immediately retire from public life. The move is linked to budget experience and impending retirement, with private reasons given for the timing. The Prime Minister will announce the exact date and succession details.

Walter Massy Greene J. A. Lyons Walter Mansy Greene Mico Chiat Avaliolle Senate Mir Walter Ald Magnolf Urigin

Cabinet prospects in Victoria amid ministerial reshuffle

Walter Mabby Greene seems likely to be replaced by a cabinet nominee from the Victorian Senate. Senator Sir Harry Lawen is viewed by some circles as the logical choice, given his past role as Premier and Treasurer. Greene’s resignation is not seen as surprising, tied to health and travel strains, with potential recall of Resident Minister Snowdon not entirely ruled out.

Ikely Harry Lawen Major Casey Walter Manly Creene Ite Senate Law Harry Lawsor Victoria Walter Masey Greene Montia Bruce Tandonna Itoaktent Treasury Snowdon 8. M. Hinea

Election bill sparks debate on term length and city council

The Legislative Assembly debates a proposed bill to delay the triennial city election from December to June. The Government proposes keeping current office holders until a new term begins, while opponents call the measure manipulative. Lang labels the move an attempt to influence the forthcoming election.

Rydney Lang

Principal Award in Sydney

Industrial Commission to-day awarded by the Municipal Council as at LA/1974 week. The award is loaned at one time coat. We remain of day.

Sydney

Police Break blockade in Paris river strike

Police clash with 11 000 bargemen on the Seine as French waterways strike over motor barges at night. Le Havre authorities deploy navy craft near Cherbourg to disperse the blockade. Wives of bargemen battle with boathooks as ships halt traffic between Mar in and Trousa.

Paris Strankert Tay Seine Barkes Trafic Marin Trousa le Havre Cherbourg Pole Alrikers

Centenary Melbourne grant aids commemorations funding

The State Government allocates £2,000 toward centenary observances in Melbourne. The grant supports preparations for the event, with further details noted as ongoing and subject to review.

Flats in Florida Fire Rips Building at Neutral Bay

A major blaze swept a block at Neutral Bay damaging a flat and gutting a building. Firefighters battled the flames for hours, helped by winds from the harbor. The Sydney Ferry Company tenants faced displacement as the blaze threatened adjacent structures along the waterfront.

Rydney Titania Ut Neutral Bay Y Diydney Bydnes Nuun Huilding Vyhe Sydney Ferry Company Taul Vel Milan

Roosevelt orders Norman Davis to back French disarmament plan

President Roosevelt directs Norman Davis to return to the Geneva Disarmament Conference on Tuesday. He is instructed to support French proposals for a world wide commission to supervise and control arms. Roosevelt also endorses Premier MacDonald key measures to eliminate offensive weapons.

New York Roosevelt Norman Davis MacDonald

Blue shirts alleged imports of tinctin Thoeday in senate

Fragmentary report shows a government statement claiming information on national card and free state import controls. Tone suggests a political clash over policy. Names and clear facts are largely garbled, but references to resistance and security measures imply tense parliamentary debate.

Senate

British Navy Dublin Debate Sparks Senate Clash Over Arms

In Dublin on Tuesday the Senate attacked policy amid calls over arming the Irish National Guards while the Irish Republican Army faced no major action. The discussion cited the Admiralty, Bywater, and reform proposals as Britain weighs naval limits and a potential All-Ireland Republic undoing.

Dublin Iniel Senate John Keane London Tuenlar LIGA Rector Bywater Daily ‘Telegraph Gov Hellain Am Tila Admiralty

Effects of Cold Snap Report Across New South Wales

Sydney and regional towns report severe cold snap with widespread reverence for affected faiths. Names of towns such as Kiama, Mount Victoria, Tarangi, Crookwell, Gunning, Nimmitabel, Bombala appear in scattered entries. Weather conditions include pale winds blowing through the city and surrounding districts.

Sydney N.4 W. Owin Peay H Kutoomba Mt. Victoria Tarangi Crookwell Gunning Yas Timbarimba Adaminahy Michelugo Cooma Nim- Nimmitavel Bombala City

Deep snow hits Dandenong district in Victoria

Deep snow covered the Dandenong area as Victorian observers reported heavy falls during the season. Local experts noted unusual winter conditions with affected travel and lingering cold snaps across the region.

Dandenong Melbourne Dandenome Victoria

Gandhi Released From Gaol in Unconditional Release

Gandhi was unconditionally released at 3 45 this afternoon from gaol in Galgutta. Local officials reported the decision and the former leader appeared calm as he left the prison grounds with minimal contact.

Galgutta Mr. Gandhi Iternoon

Coroner Dr Alexander Ambrose Plans Retirement

London Tuesday report notes Dr Alexander Ambrose 74 a Irish coroner on the En ex side of London for four decades decides to retire. He founded a clinic praised as extraordinary for preventing thousands from ending their lives.

London Alexander Ambrose Enex Ambrose

Woman in Critical Condition After Clothes Ignite

Mavis Mitchell, 20, is in hospital in critical condition after her clothes caught fire at her Osanili home in the afternoon. She sustained severe burns over most of her body while standing near a copper stove as fevers heated.

Rydney Mavis Mitchell Osanili Yhin

British Consular Office for the Tyrol announces new Austrian Tyrol envoy

The British Consular Office for the Tyrol reports that due to improving Austria Germany relations the British Government has decided to open a new consular voice for the Austrian Tyrol at Innsbruck at once.

The Tyrol Jondon Tuendey Tno Aimtria Germany Qov Armmant Innsbruck

Drought Losses Noted By Royal Art Society Leader

Sir Ramuel Hordern, president of the Royal Art Society, spoke at the annual meeting on drought effects. He said fodder conservation in Western districts and other areas would help face dry spells with less fear of shortages. The practice has become general and could minimize losses if drought persists.

Sydney Royal Articultural Society Ramuel Hordern

Nazi broadcasts against Austria stir Munich turmoil

In Munich on Tuesday reports say Nazi broadcasts escalate pressure against Austria despite a weekend pledge by Mussolini of potential friendly intervention. An official stance declares Austria must not be bullied and asserts continued resolve to pursue goals in the region.

Munich Rienor Mussolini Austria

Nazis Refuse Inquiry Into Reichstag Fire

In London the German delegation announces that Berlin will not permit an international committee to investigate the Reichstag fire. The controversy over accountability persists as officials reject outside inquiry requests.

Reichstag London Tuvetny

Country Party Efforts to Avert Conciliation

Hobart Wednesday the Prime Minister said the Country Party would press its best to prevent any conciliation. He noted the party’s refusal to yield on selling particular port and cited rising tension among backers. His government claimed to aid primary producers and earned the thanks of Independent spokesmen on Western trade.

Hobart Wedenaay Jivonad Country Party Weraena Trad

Mr Thorby declares fight for people's rights has just begun

Grenfell on Wednesday MLA Mr Thorby said his struggle against the Government had only started. He charged the Government knowingly allowed persecution of captinue without remedy and said tariffs and costs were loaded on taxpayers and non-taxpayers alike causing distress and inconvenience.

Grenfell Thorby

Senator Johnston Favors Pact in Australian Politics

Perth report quotes Senator Johnston urging a working arrangement between the United Australia Party and the Country Party while warning against Labour victory. He criticizes the Lyons Government for tariff concessions and predicts public opinion will push the Lyons ministry to adhere to the tariff policy advocated in opposition.

Perth Johnaton Dey Lyons Country Party Labour Party Renatora United Australas Party Australia

Italians' Crimes Occupy Queensland Court

In Townsville Supreme Court, Jtte de Brennan presided over sentences for foreign crimes. Three men received imprisonment terms for using lethal weapons as part of a broader case touching Italian immigrants and conduct in Australia. Faumina Paleppi was jailed two years for patricide, Antonio Vinaari got twelve years for knife use, and Francesco Fuchera faced seven years for related charges.

Brisbane Watine Australia Faumina Paleppi Kaite Francesco Fuchera

Nova Scotia Liberal Landslide Defeats Conservative Government

In Nova Scotia the Liberal party led by Agu L. MacDonald defeated the Conservative government led by Premier Harrington in today’s general election. Harrington and most of his administration were unseated as the Liberals posted a 21 to 1 tally with a tied result elsewhere.

Halivax Tueadey Fremier Nova Bostia Harrington Liberain Agu L. MacDonald X Small Marsin Ope Mat

Mr Latham Recommends Work For Unemployed

Wednesday report from Byonet cites Federal Attorney Denersi addressing the Bane Democracy Lamgue. He argues the best weapon against communism is providing the unemployed with jobs, drawing on experiments in America, Germany, Italy, and Russia as counterpoints to democracy.

Latham Byonet Denersi Uatham Bane Democracy Lamgue Lny Jobe Tauthuam Ameri¢n Gagmany Taly Ronslu Blues Euntsima

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LIGHT France Belgium Italy Wttawa Far Sisk Sir Walter Massy Greene MR. Lyons Walter Mabby Greene Jeone Prnicipal Award Jon French Waterway U.S.A LRA British Navy Gandhi MR. Thorby Johnston Queensland Court Nova Scotia
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