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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1933

Page

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Final count in Sydney Legislative Council delays results

In Sydney the final ballot count for the Legislative Council progressed slowly with only two elected so far. Unofficial party tallies suggest UAP leading with 25 seats and UGP 11, State Labour 17, Federal Labour 5, Independent 2, opposing total 24. Remaining candidates and fractions of votes point to further leads and eventual results expected tomorrow afternoon.

Sydney Legislative Council Messrs H. M. Wragge U.gp J. J. Graves State Lab USA U.ap C. Sinclate Lab Ainclair Gravas Falkingham Pollard Kilburn Gibb Akhurst Cab Savage Waa

Hostile Blacks On Groote Eylandt

In Darwin on Friday Constabis Morwy head of the Tr police garrison relayed reports from local natives of large numbers of Bastila Caledon Bey Bisoka style Mud about miles from Groote Feliedt. The natives threatened to attack the mission and wipe it out. Police Superintendent Mr Stretton said the garrison presence would deter the Caledon Bay savages from acting on the threat.

Darwin Constabis Morwy Derwin Esty Bastila Caledon Bey Bisoka Groote Feliedt Cnizston Thane Stretton

Wheat Payments to Territory Growers Next Week

Wheatgrowers in the Federal Capital Territory recognized as bonside claimants for Ahanda relief for crops grown during the 1982-35 season will receive payments next week. Delays due to growers sending in claims with required particulars are noted, but the government intends to finalize all payments next week.

Federal Capital Territory Twas

Debt Payments In US War Debts To Be Minimal

Washington reports that most nations will pay token sums on next due instalments totaling about 153 million dollars. France owes 22 million, Britain 7.5 million, Italy 1 million, with smaller payments from Latvia, Czecho Slovakia, Lithuania, and others. Gold purchases by the United States will continue indefinitely.

Washington Finland United States Morrow France Rumania Austrias Hungary Purtnand Britain Italy Latvia Czecho-Slovakia Lithuania

Stabilisation Parleys Denied on Gold Price Change

Discussions on currency stabilisation failed again as gold prices fluctuated daily. Senator Thomas warned inflation risks, noting the dollar's sharp decline and Sterling rising to 6 dollars 11 cents, with Wall Street reacting to perceived inflationary talk.

Atlons Thomas Ncest Verentgaad Wall Street

Sea Tragedies Claim 24 From Three Ships In Gale

Twenty four seamen drown in three shipwrecks during yesterday's heavy gale off Europe. A vessel from AldaburE Suffolk identified as The Culmers of London lost its entire crew. Grounding reports near Kob idintar and Graveines add to the fatalities. Intense cold keeps rivers frozen as sun shone but temperatures stay below freezing.

London Aldabure Suffolk Culmers Sons Timn Helsingfors Clerque Plus Kobidintar Trout Eadh Ow Seaman Dunkirk Dyck Ihe Ufuboat

Doled Frauds Reported in Sydney

Detectives say multiple arrests in Sydney over two months reveal fraud at food depots. Some men used alias names to claim relief for a non existent wife and four children, drawing funds across several depots.

Sydney Ralief

Shield match postponed due to rain and floods

Heavy rain and ground flooding force postponement of the Sheffield Shield game between Victoria and Queensland. Play will resume tomorrow with the possibility of a further delay if conditions persist.

Melbourne Victoria Queensland

Special Swiss Defence Vote in Geneva Senate approves emergency arm forces funding

In Geneva on Friday the Senate of the Swine Parliament approved an emergency supplementary estimate of 5,000,000 pounds to re equip the army and create an air force, signaling a major rearmament move amid tensions.

Geneva Senate of the

Man's Arm Torn Off by Belt at Belmaio

A worker suffered a severe injury at Belmaio today when his arm was caught between a belt and a machine. The incident occurred as the Bus rig was at hand, causing the loss of his arm at the elbow. Authorities were notified and the condition of the injured person was not immediately available.

Belmaio

Golf dispute ends in Equity Court settlement

In Equity Court, Gertrude Hope Bly, former associate handicapper of Parramatta Golf Club, sought an injunction against the club for suspending her from membership. The case concluded with a settlement announced by the court.

Sydney Equity Court Gertrude Hope Bly Parramatta Golf” Club

Barton Viels Ltd Registered in Canberra

Barton Flats Ltd te Lana raster of Red was a signatory to the memorandum and articles of association of Barton Viels Ltd registered in Canberra on Thursday, as edition to those published yesterday.

Barton Viels Ltd Canberra

Grant to Ulm Melsquene Denied by Federal Government

Federal government denied a 41000 grant to Ulm Melsquene on Friday, rejecting a request to save a rut of 1000 and recognize the services to the great. The decision impacts ongoing efforts and the recipient’s supported projects.

Ulm Melsquene

Dissolving Young Irelands Association Moves to New League

General O Duffy announces dissolution of the Young Ireland Association and the formation of the League of Youth. The new body pledges to reunite Ireland and oppose communism and alien influence, with members possibly wearing blue shirts or blouses as emblems and pledging to safeguard United Ireland Party interests.

Dublin General O'Duffy Young Ireland Association Brenan High Court League of Youth Lxegue Emtire

Southward Expedition Advances Amid Rising Rivers

Reports from Rear-Admiral Byrd aboard the Jacob Ruppert describe a continued southwesterly voyage as rivers surge. Weather grows colder and days lengthen while crews brace for a titanic encounter. rains have raised rivers, with Murrumbidgee peaking and Cotter Dam areas seeing gas leaks and earth failures.

Byrd Jacob Ruppert Boa Tian Acton Scott's Murrumbidgee Cotter Junction Cotter Dam Particutar

Byrd May Fly Across Ross Sea

New York dated report from the Wellington correspondent of The New York Times states Admiral Byrd's Curtiss-Condon airplane is ready for testing at the Ross Sea. A possible landing in America is hinted as Byrd and two companions approach the ice to begin breaking up the crevassed pack.

New York Wellington New York Times Byrd Admiral Byrd Ross Sea America

Six Die as Church Tower Crashes into Jail

Six people are killed and four injured when the tower of the old St Ilo church collapses onto the town jail. Several convicts are among the victims.

Rome Thuratiay St. Ilo

Plane Fatality Over Belgium Details Unclear

A military aircraft crash occurred in Belgium near Brussels during severe frost conditions. A non commissioned officer was involved. report incomplete but notes a seizure caused by extreme cold and a fatal outcome for the pilot.

Brussels Thureday Belgut

Proposed Trade Treaty Between Australia and Belgium

The Australian High Commissioner Mr Bruen and the Belgian Ambassador discuss a proposed trade treaty outlining terms for commerce and economic cooperation between the two nations. negotiations are expected to address tariffs, market access, and reciprocal concessions.

Cold Snap Hits New South Wales Weather Record

A deep cold period grips New South Wales with widespread heavy snowfalls. Koscluako and Billaard report frigid conditions across the Southern Tablelands, the 58.7 reading marking the lowest since September.

Sydney New South Wales Koscluako Billaard

Free State Flag Ban In Belfast and Bread Price War

A Belfast report notes a ban on a Free State flag amid a bread price war in Rydney Britag. The text describes a government response in Northern Cun and a sharp price drive spreading through the Derling rat of toe, with conflicting market signals and regulatory actions.

Free State Belfast Rydney Britag Thureday Derling Rat Toe Cun Freatoaven Tor

Australian Cricket Team to Leave for England in March

The Australian Board of Cricket Control cabled to the M.C.C. that Australia will depart for England on March 4. The MCC replied with welcome tones and a desire to ensure a pleasant visit, ending a long, bitter public controversy surrounding the trip.

Australian Board of Cricket Control M.cc England MCC Fia Jardine Ceansul Kingland Bruce Lord Hailsham 1M.C.C Standard Bruce Barris

English Press Welcomes Settlement With Australian Cricket Team

The Daily Telegraph notes English press welcome a settlement and cheers the idea of the Australian cricket team visiting again. It expresses hope for cordial relations and mutual enjoyment of cricket, praising figures like Kelly and the visitors’ return.

London Daily Telegraph Lorda Oval Tjeramana Kelly

Victoria Angered by Hasty Cricket Cable

Melbourne Friday reports a clash over a cable sent by the Australian Board of Control to the M C C without Victoria's board members being consulted. Victorian supporters resent the move and debate its timing as plans for the March 5 match against England proceed.

Melbourne Australian Board of Cricket Control M.C.C Victoria Oxlade

Rail Disaster to Rio Reports From Harbin Atack Train

Reports from Harbin say 300 bandits attacked and derailed the international train at midnight. Several killed including a foreigner and multiple alleged abductees feared. An armored relief train evacuated passengers and the wounded to Harbin this morning.

Rio Harbin Eryen Paksangera

Cape Town Cricket Fracas Settled In Cordial Manner

South African cricket circles react as the dispute is resolved with a firm conciliatory sign. The Cape Times notes a future cordial handshake between parties after a heated exchange. The hatchet is said to be buried and relations restored.

Cape M.C.C

Finalise New to English Stickler Traveray Move

A terse note describes traveray attempting expert handling of a heavy roller at oblivion. The incident centers on a peculiar act involving equipment and an unclear outcome. No further names or locations are provided in the readable text.

Traveray Jase

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