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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1932

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Chinese Proposal Urges Military Move to Reclaim Manchuria

A Shanghai assembled gathering of top government and Kuomintang leaders at Nanjing endorses arming for force to recover Manchuria. The plan calls for immediate troop concentration, a nationwide boycott of Japanese goods, and intensified anti Japanese action to resist perceived League inaction. It cites Sun Fo Chan Kung Po C C Wu and T W Soong among backers and warns the League of Nations is ineffective.

Shanghai League of Nations Japan Kuomintang Nanking Manchuria T. W. Soong Sun- Fo Republic Chan-Kung-Po C. C. Wu United States China League Teweeda Lytton Commission of Inquiry Committee of Britain France Far East Alner Chin Manchurian Nineteenth Route Army

Election Tactics in Calcutta as Assembly Moves to Elections

The Legislative Assembly has passed the Ordinance Bill to curb civil disobedience while the new Constitution is drafted. Moderates gain momentum as elections approach, with debates over Congress strategy and the Poonam emancipation agreement shaping the campaign and Gandhi’s latest pronouncements influencing party positions.

Calcutta Legislative Assembly Congress Party Akely Gandhi

Hoover aims to keep debt talks liquid until Roosevelt takes over

The Hoover administration signals it will continue debt discussions with France and debtor nations but resists a formal note. Senate officials avoid public debate as France hints at possible payment, while Hoover seeks to aid Britain with currency stabilization and resumption of the gold standard.

Washington United States France Adaie Ok Hoover Congress Con Aren Sena Pei State-De Partment Repow Mr. Roosevelt Roosevelt Britain

Australian teachers conference agenda for NSW motions

The 13th annual conference of the Federated State School Teachers Association of Australia will in January consider NSW resolutions. Proposals urge raising school leaving age to 14, introduce super primary courses for boys and girls, compulsory education by correspondence in remote districts, free post primary education, and a critique of capitalism with a call for more equitable world goods distribution.

Sydney Australia

Ugly warships cited in Jane's Fighting Ships of 1932

The article surveys deformed or unconventional battleships and cruisers from Japan Italy Britain and the Soviet Union. It notes Italy's fast cruisers capable of 42 to 44 knots, Britain's Codrington at 40 knots, Japan's heavier armament focus, and Arethusa class cruisers with six 6 inch guns and six torpedo tubes designed for multiple duties.

London Japan Britain da Mosta Codrington Hiritain

Escapes From Devil's Island Convicts Reported

Paris reports sixteen convicts have escaped from Devil's Island in the latest prison breakout. The incident underscores ongoing security concerns at the penal settlement.

Paris

Boncour to Lead France Effort for New Left Ministry

Paris reports M. Paul Boncour will form a united Left Ministry after M. Chautemps abandoned the cabinet bid. Boncour met Socialists and found their terms too extensive, aiming to secure backing from Herriot and the Chamber while negotiations with America continue over debt and payment.

Paris M. Chautemps M. Paul Boncour M. Boncour Bose America London M. Herriot MM. Herriot Chamber of Deputies M. Chautempaaid

Bomb Explosion Reveals Plot In Buenos Aires

Argentine government called Congress to declare a state of siege after an accidental blast uncovered a cache of bombs in Flopes suburb. Police seized a thousand bombs and arrested 30 former officials and three prominent politicians amid a nationwide extremist plot.

Buenos Ares Congress Flopes Marcelo de Alvear Hipolito Irigoyen Adolfo Guemes Police Cemy Selvc

US deficit rises to 1.142 billion by December 15

The United States deficit increased to 1,142,473,015 dollars for the fiscal year as of December 15 after depositing 418,764,000 dollars into the sinking fund for public debt retirement.

Washington United States

Jury votes for new trial in infant son murder case

In Kingston an unemployed sheet metal worker Bertram Edward Porter, 25, faced trial for the murder of his infant son Charles Robert Porter on November 28. The jury failed to reach a verdict and a new trial will be ordered.

Bertram Edward Porter Charles Robert Porter Kingston Porter

Hinkler Aims for Darwin Flight by Christmas

Herbert Hinkler completed his flight plan to Australia and says he fully intends to reach Port Darwin by Christmas. The bold aviator's schedule centers on a Christmas arrival in Darwin as part of his long journey home.

London Herbert Hinkler Australia Port Darwin

Wheat Strike Proposal Approved by Alberta Farmers

In Morrin Alberta 100 farmers backed a five district strike plan to sow wheat seedling seed in 1933 amid warnings of possible crop destruction. The meeting of Alberta District farmers from Mor Munson Rowley Rumeecy and Big Foresee carried the resolution urging action and set the United Farmers of Alberta annual meeting for January 17 in Cal AP om.

Morrin Alberta Mor- Munson Rowley Rumeecy Big Apeakern United Farmers of Alberta Cal AP

Salvage Efforts Delayed for Japanese Cruiser Tokio

The Japanese cruiser Sawarabi was sunk recently and now lies in fifty fathoms. two naval tugs have attempted salvage, but attempts to raise her have been postponed until April.

Tokio Sawarabi

Jury unable to reach verdict in Canberra trial

Justice McTiernan presided as jurors failed to agree on a verdict after a Canberra trial. The jury was locked up, later discharged, and Porter remains in Goulburn Gaol awaiting a new trial date to be set by the Attorney General. Jurors were kept under strict surveillance with meals at Hotel Canberra and a police guard overnight.

Peared Justice McTiernan High Court Canberra G. Latham Porter Goulburn Hotel Canberra

Referendum Supports Temple Entry for Untouchables in India

The article notes a large majority favouring admission of Untouchables into Hindu temples. Temple authorities resist public pressure. Congress stock falls as civil disobedience struggles. Round‑table Conference progresses with little Congress input amid government pressure and reform prospects.

Congress India Gandhi

Ramsay MacDonald Recovers and Leaves for Christmas

The Prime Minister Mr Ramsay MacDonald, recently confined by a severe cold from Geneva, is decidedly better and has left for Lownemouth to spend Christmas.

London Ramsay MacDonald Geneva Lownremouth

Amy Johnson Flies Through Severe Weather To Le Bourget

Paris Sunday reports Amy Johnson encountering bad weather after leaving Oran. She circled the aerodrome for half an hour awaiting sunrise before flying north. Headwinds and poor visibility caused delays and oil filter trouble. She landed at Le Bourget and plans to fly to Croydon tomorrow, weather permitting.

Paris Amy Johnson Oran Amen le Bourjget Amy Croydon

Cabinet approves new protections for republic

The cabinet adopts main provisions replacing the expiring December 31 law to protect the republic. The new rules rescind several lastrias penalties and modify enforcement.

Berlin

Legal ruling halts tote clubs and greyhound betting

The Lord Chief Justice’s decision in the King's Bench Court threatens to invalidate tote clubs and the use of totalisators at greyhound tracks. Shares in greyhound companies tumbled on the Stock Exchange as the ruling raises plans to close tote operations nationwide. The case may go to the House of Lords. police and Home Secretary weigh enforcement tied to the ruling.

London Lord Hewart King’s Bench Court Stock Exchange England House of Lords Chancery Court Commissioner of Police Home Secretary

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