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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1933
Page
1
The British cabinet was impressed by Hitler's proposal for a two year non-aggression pact with France. The offer signaled a possible easing of tensions in Europe as discussions unfolded among top government officials.
The Daily Telegraph reports from Berlin via the British Ambassador that Hitler offers a ten year mutual aggression pact with neighbors and endorses sanctions against the German school. The piece notes Germany would arm to about 290,000 and seeks other nations to match actions, urging Mussolini’s selection and urgent measures to bring Germany back to conference.
The Observer editorial notes intensive contacts among Paris London and Rome to avert a failure of the Disarmament Conference. It highlights ambassadorial efforts and the hope of preventing a breakdown in talks.
England defeated Australia 16 to 10 in the third rugby league test at Swinton before 14,000 spectators. Heavy frost aided by a straw cover hindered play but England built a 32 to 9 halftime lead and held off late Australian pressure to secure the victory and claim the series.
A report notes British attitudes discussed at yesterday's meeting on disarmament aims and league revision. It mentions attendance by officials and that a series of questions should be drafted and submitted for consideration.
Lloyd George warns that dismantling the League of Nations would strike a staggering blow to civilization. He says the League has stood for justice but must be seen as inclusive to all, including Germany, or risk harming postwar order. He urges patience and restraint in disarmament and global policy.
A report describes naval efforts against illegal liquor smuggling off the coast. The message warns that if the cargo is landed, smuggling would cease within six months. The government vows to guard the coast under federal law and pursue relentless searches with tax and import controls.
Police detained two men after experts cracked the Capitol Theatre safe, stealing £85 6s 9d. The manager Mr M J Dole reported the break at nine o'clock. Police mounted road patrols, questioned strangers at No 4 Camp, and later detained suspects at Hall for vagrancy inquiry. Investigations showers indicate inside knowledge of the theatre.
In Madrid, Lerroux forms a cabinet mood while a theater robbery is described. The door lock failed showing the thieves likely escaped via the rear exit after forcing the safe, and Mr Moir notes all doors except the front were secured from inside.
Two noted American novelists died in New York on a Saturday. Robert Chambers, AG, died after an operation. Louis Vanes, 1, was burned to death when his clothes caught fire while stopping a cigarette. he died before help arrived.
In a broken report the ball is misdescribed amid a tight game between Australia and England. Key actions mention a pass, a Sullivan penalty kick, and a final score line showing Australia 14 and England 10, with unclear player names and sequence.
Sydney Sunday report shows UAP 26 UCP 11 Labour 6 Ind 2 in final tally. HM Wragge and J J Graves led counts for UAP and Lab respectively. New House to meet on March 4 1984 with 15 members elected yesterday and ongoing counts for several candidates.
Severe snow and storms lash northern Italy with Venice inundated by four feet of water. Gondoliers struggle in rough canals while worshippers are ferried to St Mark's Cathedral. Chioggia reports fifteen deaths as Milan clears snow and streets. Imperial Airways plane journey to Cairo encounters bad weather between Brindisi and Athens.
The House of Commons rose after a near 23 hour sitting debating the Newfoundland Royal Commission bill and related matters. Members endured a marathon session with thirty divisions, lengthy readings, and many Labour MPs attending. five women stayed through, while a record longest sitting was set for the Irish Senate in January 1958 at 41 hours.
A serious interest issue faces Australia after a House of Lords ruling on gold clauses. The Commonwealth may owe New York interest in gold dollars, raising costs. The Financial News suggests swapping dollar bonds for sterling without gold clauses as a remedy amid debt pressures and global defaults.
In Washington, France formally defaulted on war debt payments yesterday. French Ambassador M. La Boulaye and Acting Secretary Wen Phillips exchanged notes as Paris cited no change since the Chamber of Deputies refused sanction. The government expressed hope for later adjustment and denied unilateral violation of undertakings.
A schooner named Elle T. Marshall was burnt and sunk near Cape Sabie in a winter storm. Three crewmen perished while others were saved by a Danish steamer. rescue lasted hours amid sleet and rough seas in New York Harbor area.
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