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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1933

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Dollar and Sterling Britain Reluctant To Act

The New York Times reports that American representatives have proposed stabilizing the dollar and pound to British fiscal authorities on two occasions. Britain, preferring inaction for several reasons, delays. France should be given a chance to relinquish the gold standard and devalue the franc. American capital flows from London back home, Roosevelt argues his gold buying policy has shown results at about 61 cents.

New York Washington Times France London Roosevelt

Flood Danger Near Kerang as Embankment Fails

Rising waters threaten Kerang with embankment failure. Reports say the Wood River floods are nearing the top of the second riprap bank, and authorities warn of possible overflow within hours.

M.C.C. Moves in London Skating on Thin Ices

In London on Sunday the M.C.C. faced scrutiny over bowling body lines as Shara’s stance looms as a reckoning. The debate centers on the frat’s approach to the controversial delivery and its impact on the game.

London M.C.C

Terrorist Bomb Attack on Calcutta Central Police Station

A terrorist attempt to wreck the central police station at Pecos was made in the evening. Two bombs were thrown from the roof causing wall damage.

Calcutta Pecos Waa Cameemsa

Total Sentence Of 46 Years In Agnuing

A court records a total sentence of 46 years in a case described as ongoing with details obscured by OCR. The fragment notes a long prison term and references legal proceedings without clear names or locations.

Soviet decree imposes five year minimum for sabotage and poor goods

In Moscow Sunday the Soviet issued a minimum five year prison term for producing inferior or incomplete goods and ordered indictments against guilty managers and technicians. The state press accuses sabotage as betrayal, claiming 160 defective items were found in new locomotives and criticizing the Moscow factory for failing to supply usable motors and components, leaving hundreds of unfinished lorries and binders unreworkable during the season.

Moscow Manspapers Luganak

Mussolini’s corporate state powers described in Italy

Report from London outlines Mussolini’s plan to grant the president power to form and command corporations across every industry. These bodies would regulate economic output and set wages and hours, with Mussolini as the supreme dictator directing corporate groups individually or in batches.

London Mussolini Italy Signor Mussolini

Hitler Proposes 300000 German Army Strength

Berlin reporter for The Daily Telegraph states Herr Hitler backs an army of 300000 with matching matériel. Armaments could rise to three quarters of France and Italy’s average. Officials also weigh a Franco German non aggression pact viewed as duplicative of Locarno by Britain.

London Berlin The Daily Telegraph Hitler France Poles Italy

Campbell targets Great Salt Lake speed record attempt

Speed record hopeful Campbell prepares for a July run on the Great Salt Lake course. He pursues a natural speedway, noting prior speeds on Utah bed lakes and a 120 mph mark at Lake George. A four wheel drive feature may be added to boost performance.

Malcolma Campbell Lake Desert Saldura Tealy Lake George A. Jenkins Utah Malcolm Maquirias Campbell Dayton

Premiers Conference Set For Hobart February 16

Melbourne report states the Federal Cabinet decided to hold the next Premiers Conference at Hobart on February 16. Subcommittees of Cabinet including T W White G Latha and Senators McLaughlan Lawren will meet on January 20.

Melbourne Hobart T.W. White G. Latha McLaughlan Lawcen

No Price Fixing Power For Bakers

Sydney report quotes Premier Mr Brevena criticizing price controls on bread. Government argues fewer boards and commissions are better for the bakery trade as a policy stance. The remark addresses industry regulation during a period of debate over price governance.

Sydney Brevena

State deficit figure contrasts year income and outlay

The Armancia state deficit stands at £2,337,608, lower than £2,373,878 recorded for the previous year, reflecting a reduced shortfall.

Armancia

No Restriction on Wheat Exports Amid Low Australian Yield

A note on wheat policy suggests no restriction on exports despite an anticipated drop in Australian wheat yield. The Intergovernmental Wheat Agreement quota set at £ 188,000,000 bushels, but actual exports may reach about 100,000,000 bushels for Australia.

Melbourne Australia

Spain's Red Weekend Sparks Widespread Uprising

Madrid reports a bloody weekend as anarchist bands seize town halls and cut electric lines. unrest spreads from Barcelona to villages, with San Sebastian seeing insurrection, bombs, and fires. Four hours pass before injured receive aid as trains are delayed and civilians assist. Martial law expands amid a revolutionary general strike. authorities warn of further violence and darkness.

Reds Borika Anat Chista Chin Dot Burt Mearemt Valencia Lormup Garagosse Saragonna Bresima Sity Ema Berg Imnocen Menfolke Gener Barfios Caruana

Sydney Housewives Prepare Protest Over Bread Price Rise

The Housewives Protection Association met to plan a case for the Assistant Minister Hawaung to protest higher bread costs. A committee suggested outcomes, including urging women to bake at home. Heavy weekend rains noted in brief.

Sydney Housewives Protection Association Hawaung Tt Wan

Lost Colonies German Lament Brest Berlin Rally

In Berlin a joint demonstration condemned the colonial policy and Versailles treaty. Herr Kube and ex governor Bruce cited Ersberger and praised German colonial efforts in Africa while denouncing French and Belgian Congo atrocities. Stormtroopers Hitler Youth and naval clubs attended in uniform.

Berlin Germany Ersberger Herr Kube Hitler Hert Bchuce Africa Belgian Congos

Timely Rescue at Cotter Pool Threatened Tragedy

A near tragedy occurred at the Cotter River swimming pool on Sunday when Fon Fraser, 13, son of Dr. RL Fraser of Manuks, intervened to rescue Miss Eva Cox as she struggled in the water. Lifesaving efforts were successful and the incident ended without serious harm.

Misa Cox Berio Bris Downing Ronn Perry Fraser Peigreempd Canberra Grammar Grenada Bayeral Cotter River Fon Fraser RL Fraser Manuks Eiva-Cox

New Zealand Native Affairs Minister Resigns

In Wellington on Monday, Sir Aaparana Ngets resigned as Minister for Native Affairs after the Attorney General's Department imposed strictures on the Native Affairs Department, ending his tenure amid a political shakeup in New Zealand.

Wellington N.Z Attorney General's Department Native Affairs Department Native Affairs Sir Aaparana Ngets

Civil War Looms in Fukien Clash in China

Shanghai dispatch notes a last effort for peace as Fukien quarrel nears civil war. Nanking rejects recognizing the provincial government allied to the Communists, with bloodshed daily feared amid the anti-Red campaign.

China Nanking

Shots Fired at Irish Politician Traveling to Donegal

In Dublin on Sunday shots were fired at Mr W T Costrave a politician as he drove toward Donegal. The escort fired back and no one was injured.

Dublin Sonday Hota W. T. Costrave Donegal

Lynch mobs converge to free prisoner in Missouri call out

Authorities report a tense incident as lynching crowds form to rescue a prisoner in Missouri. Troops were called out to restore order and prevent violence while law enforcement guarded the facility. The situation drew regional attention and raised questions about security and civilian unrest.

Boy Violinist Sparks Furore In London

A London uproar surrounds a young violinist amid a broad disruption reported by officials. Police report a mayoral or gubernatorial figure involved as authorities seek explanations for the rapid events.

London

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