Hoover Proposes Debt Revision and World Economic Conference Ties
President Hoover asked Congress to revive the War Debts Commission to discuss debt settlements with nations that have not defaulted. He urged interlocking debts and coordinated talks with Mr Roosevelt, aiming to align economic policy with the world economic conference next year. He stressed currency stability, gold reserves, and broader monetary tools as essential to global trade and prices, with reduced armaments aiding budgets.
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Washington
Roose
Congress
Hoover
Roosevelt
Apa
Wr. Beever
United Btiton
Hoover's Last Move For Revision War Debts
Hoover presents a broad plan for war debts revision urging Congress to act. He suggests Roosevelt accept the President's offer rate in forming a semi congressional diplomatic commission or assume full responsibility after March 4. Democrats acknowledge the note as sound and urgent.
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Washington
Hoover
Roosevelt
Miet
Congress Today
Debts Commission
Roosevelt and Hoover Faces over New Deal and Debt Talks
The piece notes Democratic leaders doubt an immediate curtailment and expect Roosevelt to decline partial cuts. Albany reports favor diplomatic channels and a late inauguration. Hoover may form a commission or consult Go to address the debt issue and international talks, with Britain seen as the likely beneficiary of any reexamination. The press largely supports addressing global economic problems and debts, while cautioning about congressional cooperation.
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Roosevelt
Albany
de Eil
Hoover
Britain
Commission
Mr. Roosevelt Jr
Greece
Hungary
France
Congress
Messrs
Roosevelt Silent on Hoover Message Endorsement
Roosevelt declined to comment on Hoover's message but it is understood both Republicans and Democrats will endorse it.
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New York
Rooosevelt
Hoover
Senator Borah Proposes World Conference on Armaments
Chairman Borah of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee backs a world conference to discuss armaments money and war debts. The move coincides with Hoover administration proposals for a debt review and international finance.
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Washington
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Hoover
Meat Bill Recommitted in Upper House
In Sydney the Legislative Council referred the Meat Bill to a select committee after a push to suspend standing orders. Attorney General Manning framed the move as a chance to reconsider, while Concannon pressed for broader inquiry into meat industry practices and producer vs consumer prices. The suspension and rescission motions passed, and the second reading followed.
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Sydney
Legislative Council
Manning
Concannon
Lang
Elect Committee
Public Feeling Rises as Canberra Education Policy Criticized
Canberra residents condemn the government for failing to provide a new high school and for plans to abolish free secondary education. A public protest meeting is planned for early next year, with a report signed by a three member committee including Professor Giblin criticizing state secondary education.
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Canberra
Giblin
Eight testing officers appointed for driving licenses
An eight person group from the Department of the Interior and Health will inspect motor driving license applications, a move seen as outside police tradition and potentially undermining police impartiality. Critics say this diverts officers from core duties and shifts licensing power away from police.
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Australia
Burgess
K. L. Carrucan
J. Fleming
W. J. Mildenhall
R. L. Hall
Department
NSW Education Dept runs Territory primary education unchanged
Minister J A Perkins stated the Government is satisfied with the NSW Education Department’s control of primary education in the Territory and has no plan to alter the arrangement. He denied any secret report on Federal education existence.
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Interior
J. A. Perkins
Education Department of
New South Wales
Perkins
Lions Fight in Cockpit Aboard Ostend London Airliner
In midair over the English Channel a trainer named Matthies separated a lioness and a lion during an Ostend to London flight. He caged them then allowed limited movement as passengers’ seating was removed. The same aircraft also carried two pumas.
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London
Von
Overseas wool market debates fixed price reserve
Bradford correspondent reports probable opposition by British and Continental wool importers to a proposed minimum price reserve. The move aims to halt price drops ahead of Canberra talks on January 7 with growers brokers shippers and bankers. Abolition of the Federal Land Tax is noted as a way to cut production costs.
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London
Australian Press Association
Bradford
Australia
Canberra
Persian Oil Dispute Referred to League Council at Geneva
The British and Persian Governments presented memoranda to the League of Nations at Geneva under Article 16. London urged urgent action to maintain the status quo and protect the Anglo-Persian Company pending council proceedings. Persia warned of Britain’s intimidation and urged reversion to council measures, noting urgency as the President planned no Anglo-Persian action yet. Bean Lester, presiding in De Valera’s absence, telegraphed hope both sides refrain from aggravating the dispute pending settlement.
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London
League of Nations
Articlle
Geneva
Persia
Council
Britain
Ini
Bean Lester
de Valera
Greece to Trim Army as Drachma Slump Presses Economy
The government will abolish two of four army corps and cut compulsory service to one year to save money. Officials cite drachma depreciation causing economic anxiety and prompting military reform.
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Athens
Government stance on Territory education control
Capital Territory reports that the Education Department of New South Wales retains control over primary schooling and the State Education Department oversees secondary education. Government inquiries focus on overall accommodation for education and whether high school fees will be introduced next year, with no moves to abolish control.
A W U Protest Against Education Policy
The Canberra branch of the A W U reported a meeting condemning proposed high school fees. They argued fees would burden basic wage earners and relief workers and threaten free education. The group pledged to join public protests to express Canberra opinion.
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Canberra
A.W.U
Iia
By special arrangement Reuter's World Gervies in addition to ether
A compact note credits Reuter's World Gervies with additional material alongside ether under a special arrangement. The fragment implies a syndication or distribution partnership without further specifics.
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Reuter
New J. P. Appointments Gazetted in Canberra
About 1400 Justices of the Peace were gazetted today. Notable names include Clarence Graham of Sydney Buildings Canberra, Philip Hardy of Sutton via Queanbeyan, and Richard Prowse of Sydney Buildings Canberra.
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Sydney
Clarence Graham
Canberra
Philip Hardy
Sutton
Queanbeyan
Richard Prowse
Icanberra
Rise in Wages in Fellmongers Award
In Melbourne the Federal Arbitration Court granted a small increase in the Fellmongers Award due to wage improvements since the 10 per cent cut. Adult wages range from £3 14s 6d to £5 4s, NSW piece rates unchanged. The court will hold for 12 months from January 1 with potential variation after six months if conditions change.
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Melbourne
Federal Arbitration Court
Beenby
New South Wales
Hila Honour
Mia Honour
Banana Questions Conference Set in Sydney
The Commonwealth Government fixed January 2 for a conference in Sydney among the Prime Minister's Department the Queensland Committee of Direction of Fruit Marketing and the banana growers association to discuss the banana grant allocation from Fiji imports and possible boycott impacts.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Prime Minister's Department
Queensland Committee of Direction of
WN.5
Fiji
Sydney
Meat Works Fire At Forbes Causes Major Damage
Firefighters battled a blaze at a meat works in Forbes on Tuesday. They fought from the roof forty feet above as flames burned through the dolate, threatening collapse. The outbreak was extinguished after four hours with considerable damage reported.
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Forbes
Unemployment Figures Show Decline Across States
The McPhee report indicates an improving employment picture in Victoria South Australia and Western Australia with trade union returns pointing to a stronger market. NSW and Queensland show mixed signals while Tasmania remains optimistic though lacking solid numbers. Overall indicators include rising bank deposits stock prices and import volumes suggesting broader economic recovery.
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Australia
South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
E. T. McPhee
McPhee
Mr. Me
Queensland
Western Australia
Tasmanian
Relief Works Not a Solution in Australia
A report states relief works do not solve unemployment in Australia. Unemployment follows a drop in export prices, affecting secondary industries. The remedy lies in higher prices and favorable world conditions, with private enterprise showing some revival yet hampered by heavy taxation.
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Australia
Loan Position Revision Likely in Melbourne Conference
The public failed to take up most of the 4 000 000 loan, discussed at a Melbourne conference with Commonwealth Assistant Treasurer Massy Greene and Treasury Secretary Sheehan among attendees. Banks hold a large loan share, hindering state support. A Loan Council and Premiers Conference will address the issue early in the new year. Victoria's Premier Sir Stanley Argyle doubts post March assistance and overall loan prospects.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Massy Greene
the Treasury
Sheehan
Victoria
Stanley Argyle
Christmas Ham Trade Marks Strong Demand in Sussex
Sussex Street agents report a robust Christmas trade with demand higher than any Christmas since 1929. Light jewelers ham supply is nearly exhausted while medium and heavy weights may run out before week’s end. Prime poultry also in strong demand.
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Bydney
Sussex Street Agenta
Congress Poised to Pass 3.3 Beer Bill
Chairman James Collier of the House Ways and Means Committee says the Democratic 3.3 Beer Bill will pass the House on Monday.
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Congress
Washington
James Collier
House
Ways and Means Committee
Plot Quelled in Buenos Aires as Government Stabilizes
Developments confirm the government’s mastery of a revolutionary plot and improve Argentina’s political climate. Quiet prevails nationwide after February’s constitutional restoration, easing tensions during President Juste’s administration.
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Buenos Airee
Juste
National Park Murder Clue Sought In Car Case
Police believe a clue tied to a stolen Essex motor car may help solve the murder of Elizabeth O Connor in National Park last Thursday night. The owner reports a changed fanbelt and detectives race to identify the garage keeper as they gather details amid a national inquiry. A £150 reward is recommended for information on Amy Miller's murder in Queen's Park.
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Bydney
Elizabeth O'Connor
National Park
Essex
Centennial Park
Mr. Childs
Govermament
Amy Miller
Queen's Park
Dinner arrest in Cowra charges fraud conspiracy
Arthur Harold Davey was arrested during dinner at a hotel at night and charged with conspiring to cheat and defraud Kate Thorp of Bennin wen. He appeared before the spll er court and was remanded.
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Cowra
Tienday
Arthur Harold Davey
Kate Thorp
Benninwen
Speller
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