Global Debt Talks Grow as European Defaults Rise
Amid rising default talk in Europe and uncertainty over France and Britain, U S debate intensifies. President proposes action, while Congress considers measures and a law to bar entry of defaulted securities. Paris reports overthrow of the Herriot government affecting December instalment talks.
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Washington
Esthenia
Congress
Harrison
Dhemicket
Senate Finance Committee
France
Henalo
United States Cour
Harold Knutson
Minnesota
House of
Paris
Herriot
le Temps
Britain
Fragmentary War Finance Debate Reflected in White House Notes
A torn excerpt hints at wartime funding and diplomatic posture as the United States contemplates payment or resistance. Mentions White House stance toward European questions and requests related to ammunition and exertions without clear outcomes.
Franc at Lowest Since 1928
New York report shows overnight debt news on foreign exchanges with the franc falling to 3.90 and the franc's lowest level since its 1923 stabilization. Sterling rose to about 3.21 amid fluctuating rates from 4.29 to 3.213 over the week.
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New York
Naval Oil Tanks at Darwin under Commonwealth contract
The Commonwealth has entered a contract with H Snell and Co Tiarwin for the excavation costed at £0 406 to build oil tanks at Darwin in 1933 as part of a fortification scheme. The oil tanks will serve ships of the British Navy, now oil burning, providing a convenient oiling port in a key eastern strategic centre.
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The
Commonwealth
H. Snell and Co. Tiarwin
Darwin
War Debts Debate Opens with Clear Budget Review
House of Commons debated war debts with a crowded chamber and foreign ambassadors in attendance. Neville Chamberlain delivered a calm, businesslike history of debt negotiations while defending Mr Baldwin. The Times called the debate a plain, effective statement of Britain’s debt policy.
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London
House of Commons
Neville Chamberlain
Baldwin
Times
Daily Telegraph
Britain
Inquiry urged on Canberra education reform
Rev Father Ha called for a Commission of Inquiry into Canberra education anomalies at St Christopher's School. Father Haydon urged income-based high school fees, arguing the able should pay to ease the burden on others and reduce public funds waste.
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Canberra
Father Ha
St. Christopher's School
Father Haydon
Interior
Perkine
Haydon
States
Australia
City Hold Up Grierson Found Guilty
Sydney Thursday jury finds Grierson guilty of assaulting the postmaster and robbing him of £530 and inflicting malicious bodily harm on Alfred Robert Johnston. Remanded for sentence. defence questioned the summing up.
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Sydney
Thompson
Grierson
William Street
Johnston
Sekold
Mr. Kinkead
Kinkead
Alfred Robert Johnston
Britain Pushes Revision Of War Debt Claims In Commons
In a Commons debate, Chancellor Neville Chamberlain defended Britain’s push for revision of war debts to the United States, detailing the postwar burden and Britain's financial role. Sir Stafford Cripps urged total cancellation, while Winston Churchill noted differing European settlements and Lausanne results shaping policy.
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London
House of Commons
Neville Chamberlain
Briain
Britiab
United States
Ial
Ted
Britain
Mlandera
Germany
France
Russia
Chamberlain
Europe
America
Stafford Cripps
Labour
Winston Churchill
Lausanne
de Valera
Ireland
Lang
Australia
Persia
Bellain
Robert Horne
Churchill
Firitain
Alleged Plot for Stalin Overthrow Arrest Report
The Warsaw representative of The Daily Express says Sokolnikov, the late Soviet Ambassador in London, has been arrested in Moscow by the O.G.P.U. for allegedly being connected with a plot to overthrow Stalin.
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London
Warsaw
The
Daily Express
Sokolniekov
Moscow
O.G.P.U
Secret Police
Stalin
Amy Johnson Delayed by Weather in Africa Flight
Gran reports Amy Johnson will land at 4 p.m. at Beniounis, 240 miles south of Oran, weather permitting. She will resume the journey as soon as conditions improve.
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Gran
Amy Johnson
Beniounis
Oran
Noted NSW Criminal Grierson Described as Master Mind
Walker testified in 1916 that Grierson had served long terms for grievous bodily harm and breaking and entering. He accused Grierson of being a clever, dangerous criminal living with a notorious woman and capable of murder if his identity remained hidden.
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Notics
Metectza
Welker
Grierson
Walker
New South Wales
Inquiry into Canberra Education Voices Education Reform
The text argues for a commission of inquiry by experts to address extraordinary nanomaliea and grievances in Canberra education. It calls for examining anomalies in the capital, criticizing divorce laws and mixed influences, and cites the Catholic school’s financials and cost to the government.
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Canberra
Australia
Warner Haydon
Jim
Lawa
At. Christopher'a
Church of
Mos
Bradman Leaves Sydney for Melbourne Ahead of Match
Don Bradman departed Sydney for Melbourne by car and is in contention to play for New South Wales against Victoria in the upcoming match starting tomorrow week.
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Sydney
Don Bradman
Melbourne
New South Wales
Victoria
Trade With France Damage By Scullin Tariff
Sydney reports Mr C H Vous, Commonwealth Trade Representative in France, arrived for first Australian visit in 20 years. He said France, a major customer, had excluded butter and wheat due to the Scullin tariff, though some prohibitions were eased. He hoped French taxes would be removed to revive trade.
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Sydney
C. H. ‘Vous
Commonwealth
France
Australia
National Library Holiday Arrangements
Due to Christmas holidays the National Library will close to borrowers on December 44 and 21. Borrowers with books in possession are asked to return them next Saturday if convenient. Loans held beyond the usual three weeks will be renewed to cover the holiday period.
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National Library
Tram Driver Suffers Severe Burns After Switch Fault
Alfred Reilly, 44, tram driver, was injured when a fuse blew and he attempted to replace it without powering down. A binding flash knocked him unconscious. he sustained burns to both hands and head lacerations, then regained consciousness after some time.
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Sydney
Afred Reilly
Persian dispute sent to Geneva Council under covenant
In Commons, Anthony Eden said Britain will not pursue reference to the Permanent Court over Persian oil concessions. The case will be referred to the League of Nations Council under Article 15. Telegrams were sent to the League Secretary-General, and Geneva reports place the matter on the council agenda for next week.
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Ondon
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Council of the
League of Nations
Permanent Court of International Justice
Permanent Court
Council of the League
The
League
Geneva Messige
Wheat Harvest Receipts Show Heavy Grain Movement
Wheat harvest reports indicate rising production with allos receiving 16,897,000 bushels by today, up from 9,428,000 on the same date last year. Officials say crops are very heavy and exceed growers expectations amid a rush to allots, though some districts face road haulage delays.
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Sydney
EB Harris
Allos
Department of Agriulture Ngve
Alloa
Empire rally notes optimism after Imperial Conference
Mr 8 M Bruce toasts the Prime Minister of Canada at a complimentary Empire dinner. He argues Dominions show greater enthusiasm for the Empire and praise the 1226 Imperial Conference for bringing the Empire closer. He says unemployment cannot be solved by Britain alone and must be addressed within the Empire. Winston Churchill arrives from the House of Commons and says the weight on the Empire is heavy but not unbearable.
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London
M. Bruce
Empire
Canada
Bennett
Britain
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
High Court Itinerary 1983 Details Released
The CommonWealth Gazette outlines the High Court schedule for 1983. Sessions occur in Melbourne for original jurisdiction on February 14 and in Sydney for appellate on February 18, with additional hearings across Melbourne Sydney and Budpsy through August and September, plus vacations starting June 6 and December 21.
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High Court
CommonWealth
Melbourne
Sydney
Budpsy
Tighe's Hill trial resumes amid police attack claims
The retrial of 11 men charged in the Tighe's Hall riot was continued. Counsel for the accused Mr Evatt says police attacked, taking the law into their own hand, and that the eviction after the election used a large force merely as a display of power.
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Aingleton
Tighe's Hall
Evatt
Shocking Find as Girl Is Found Unconscious in Bush
A man named McNamara found 16 year old Madge O Connor naked and battered in a bush near the National Park. She had a fractured skull and scalp wounds with blood in a pool, and doctors fear exposure may prove fatal. Police suspect she was attacked after leaving Coogee Swimming Club events.
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Sydney
McNamara
National Park
St George District Hospital
McNamam
Prince's Highway
Madge O'Connor
Redfern
Arthur O'Connor
Coogee
Coogee Aquarium
Coutume
Labour Opposes Reform Bill In Upper House Debate
The Labour Party opposed the Reform Bill in the Legislative Assembly today. In committee, Mr Baddeley moved to amend clause three to set the Upper House at 42 members and argued it could do as much as 60. Mr Lang signalled another amendment tying the Council size to two thirds of the Assembly.
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Bydney
Labour Party
Legislative Assembly
Baddeley
Lang
Legislative Council
Australian National Orchestra Planned by Broadcasting Commission
London reports Mr R F Wallace Vice-Chancellor of Sydney University arranged for Harold Sargent conductor in chief of the Royal Choral Bocsty to visit Australia in July and August to lead the national orchestra through Broadcasting Commission work and to visit all States to promote an Australian national orchestra. Arthur Manon appointed Commonwealth representative.
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London
R. F. Wallace
Sydney University
Harold Sargent
Royal Choral Boc'sty
British Musical Opera Co
Australia
Broadcasting Commission
Wallace
Sydney
Arthur Manon
G Stondon
Aviator's Narrow Escape From Flight Peril
Wellington reports aviator H. West skimmed death after a failed lift and a wing hole on the Gerema the Talmal flight. Investigators found a broken propeller blade and a flying metal fragment caused the wing damage.
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Wellington
H. West
Talmal Ranges
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