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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 07, 1933

Page

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British Reply on Irish Free State Independence Debate

In the House of Commons Mr. Thomas read a note from Mr. de Valera urging a clear statement of the Free State’s attitude toward the Commonwealth. He said Britain cannot commit to hypotheticals about breaking treaty ties and affirmed ongoing friendly cooperation with the Free State within the Commonwealth.

London Dominions J. H. Thomas House of Commons de Valera Commonwealth Thomas Britain Free State Sax Yple Japan Trish Free State Pins Lainsbury de Valerm

De Valera Blames English Aggression For Ireland Crisis

Dublin reports Mr. de Valera replying to a deputation protesting the sentence of 13 republicans for attacking General O Duffy. He says the Free State faces a grave crisis due to foreign aggression. He claims every action against order and discipline invites more aggression and harms unity.

Dublin de Valera O'Duffy Free State Criala

British Reply Praised After Dublin Tensions

London reports a conciliatory response to Mr. de Valera. The Timex notes no provocation into a rash move and argues de Valera once opposed Britain, his rebel past against the Free State, and suggests possible future friendship if grounds are found.

London Timex Haily de Valera Manary de Te Free State Britain Daalors

Prohibition Ends Amid New York Celebrations and Mixed Reactions

The United States moves to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment with Utah first ratifying the change and Pennsylvania and Ohio among the next wet states. New York sees mixed scenes as curbs ease and liquor supplies flow, with crowds gathering in Times Square and shipments from bonded warehouses increasing late in the day.

Washington United States Utah Pennsylvanis Ohio Tl Congress Hawaii Porto Rico Court of Washington New York Teach Times Square Azores Arly Lhce Ataten

Debt Revision Demands Strike at League Reform in Italy

Rome reports the Fascist Grand Council, with Mussolini present, vows Italy will stay in the League of Nations only after rapid reforms to its constitution and aims. Italy offers 1 million dollars to the United States as goodwill for a definite settlement on war debts. It seeks limits on small powers and streamlined procedure to avoid endless League disputes linked to the Versailles treaty.

Rome Fascit Grand ‘Council Muscolini Italy League of Nations League America Teim France Britain

Elder Statesmen Suggested Body in Australia

Interest grows in Australia for a permanent advisory body modeled on Japan's Elder Statesmen. Proposal would test as Privy Councillors, oversee major international matters, and include co opt military naval and legal experts. Dr Earle Page reportedly supports the idea and urges Parliament to enable its constitution.

Australia Japan Ody Earle Page

Royal Commission to probe wheat industry in Australia

The Commonwealth Government plans a Royal Commission to examine wheat growing milling and baking sectors with three members to be chosen by the Cabinet in Melbourne next week. MPs debated the Wheatgrowers Relief Bill with critics accusing the government of burdening the poor through a flour sales tax and bread price rises.

Commonwealth Cabirnet Melbourne House of Representatives Lang Labour Party Beasley Commonwealth Bank Henry Gullett Latham Bydney, Weanesaay le Phe Panker Pavelact Canberra Theinta Economiea Ant Sue Yasseirones Momay Alata Tsrasi

Higher Taxes in the United States Aims at Revenue

Fragmented text reports proposals for tax increases and government revenue figures. Mentions Air Erie, Ways and Means subcommittee, and references to Germany France and tax rates. Content is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.

Air Erie Herr Witler Mikion Ayall Egetaxa Oecanys Wet Ottia France Dagnytt Iin

Bread Prices and Government Tax Changes

The report outlines how removing the state flour tax affects bread costs in New South Wales. Bakers in groups A, B, and C show profits around 11.74d per loaf, with average selling prices and costs detailed, and the Premier Me Stevens notes a price rise once the state tax is repealed and federal tax begins.

Me. Stevens Tbaheri Stevens New South

Long Sitting Parliament Persists With All Night Sessions

The House of Representatives will not rise before completing the current legislative programme and will sit from yesterday morning through Friday with meals as needed. The Senate plans two all night sittings to finish the mathee paper and members move belongings to reduce hotel costs while remaining in attendance.

House of Representatives Youterdey Senate Ho- Bex'Gandera

Bank Capital New Issues in New York

The Roosevelt administration strengthens bank capital by issuing new preferred stock. National City Bank, the nation’s second largest, announced $90,000,000 of securities purchased by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The Corp also authorized purchase of preferred stock of 11 New York banks totaling $48,700,000.

New York National City Bank Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Lottery Prize Exhumation Sought Over Buried Ticket

Paris officials face a case where a lottery ticket tied to Charles Grusette could be worth £12,000. Grusette died before the drawing and the ticket supposedly lay in his coat pocket. Relatives seek the winning document or body exhumation to claim the prize.

Paris Charles [Grusette France

Roosevelt Urges Respect for Law and Order in Prohibition Era

President Roosevelt appeals for nationwide cooperation to enforce new laws as states report ongoing violations of prohibition. He urges citizens to buy alcohol only from legally designated dealers, warning that continued defiance could trigger federal action.

Washington Roosevelt Sta Sta Sndsavour To Castore Greter

Decline in Dollar Figures in Market Terms

The text notes a drop in the dollar to 68.29 in terms for the period, indicating a weaker currency value. It references a fall from 34 dollars on a cant and mentions the overall downward movement in exchange terms without detailing broader market factors.

Spain strike called at Goria amid uncertain troop shows

A growing strike in Spain at Goria prompts authorities to deploy troops as workers press demands. Officials report clearance issues and rising tensions with demonstrators clashing near the port area.

Fumes in Western Australia Mine Sicken Workers

In Perth on Wednesday Norsemen Mines employees were overcome by fumes. Authorities believed the air in the mine was suffocated and a rescue operation was undertaken to assist affected workers.

Perth Tumae

Bruce to Return to Australia in February

Canberra reports that Australian High Commissioner Mr S M Bruce plans to leave London for Australia in February after conversion work. The move aims to enable Bruce to confer with the Government on numerous subjects and suggests another conversion operation may start in January or early February.

Canberra S. M. Bruce London Australia Bruce Brice

English councils restore 1931 cuts

English councils move to reverse funding reductions enacted in 1931. Officials announce measures to restore previously scaled back budgets and reinstate affected services across regional administrations.

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