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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1933
Page
1
Canberra debate grips readers as proposed National Library location near Parliament House provokes opposition. Reported west site would threaten recreation grounds and the National Rose Garden, risking an unbalanced government triangle.
A rare Greek Codex, one of the world's most important manuscripts, is slated for purchase by the British Museum. It includes a major Old Testament section and a New Testament epistle, with a record price reportedly near £28,000 to £30,000, amid two years of secret negotiations.
In London on a Wednesday meeting between the British ton and artificial silk industries and Japanese cotton industries, delegates favor starting industrial negotiations at the earliest opportunity. A resolution states both sides view joint talks as best for their interests.
Sydney reports the Committee of Inquiry Into the bread industry has its scope widened to cover flour prices. If undue profits are proven, the government may fix prices in the public interest. Interim bakery audits cover 35 bakeries, revealing average loaves and profits per loaf, with a final report pending.
Calcutta reports the Capitation Rate Tribunal recommends higher Indian defence charges. Imperial contributions to defence costs set at £1,500,000, with decisions effective from April next, following acceptance by the Indian government and the War and Air ministries.
Ryde Court bound over the defendant for a year and imposed a £20 fine for cock-fighting. The order requires good behaviour for the period.
London reports Dr. W. G. Howarth says Harold Larwood's foot recovery after surgery shows improvement and could allow a return to bowling in 1934. Larwood confirms progress and hopes to meet the Australians if fully fit, though aged cricketers doubt his foot can withstand pace.
In Dublin on Wednesday General O Duffy leader of the Blue Shirts faced a habeas corpus hearing after arrest for wearing a blue shirt at a public meeting. The application was adjourned to tomorrow as Mr Justice Johnson said the case showed no offense on prima facie evidence and the detainees appeared innocent while in custody.
Prague correspondent of The Daily Telegraph says Dr. Dollfuss sought to ease the Austrian ban on German visitors and permit Swastika emblems and a reconstituted party as the German National Party. Hitler curtly refused the terms.
Berlin reports a storm of opposition to Reich Bishop Dr Mueller. Pastors from Bodelachwisch and Niemueller, representing 4000 members of the Pastors Emergency Federation, threaten to strip him of authority unless a Church Cabinet is formed to ensure real peace. They accuse Mueller’s policy of failing to reform the church.
Lord Huntingfield named governor of Victoria with a background in Parliament. Lara Huntingfield, noted horseman and keen hunter, shows strong interest in sport.
Dublin reports that Free State cattle exporters call England's import limits a staggering blow with enormous repercussions for Ireland. They warn the Irish cattle trade will face ruin and many farmers risk bankruptcy.
Detectives entered An Pho blacht and seized all copies while another team confiscated the latest United Ireland issue containing General O Duffy's speech at Westport. Police acted under military tribunal directions.
In the Lords today Lord Howe presented a petition from Mercantile Marine officers. He moved for a public inquiry into their service conditions, citing low pay and lack of pension for a second officer on a major liner to the East.
The Berlin correspondent reports Nazi authorities forbid mentioning Bethlehem or Nazareth in Christmas pieces. This year German children are taught Christ was not a Jew.
A mother leaving 18 month old twins in a shallow bath at home found one child dead with face down in the water within minutes. The tragedy occurred after Mrs. Chiltern answered a knock at the door.
Radioed from the Jacob Ruppert, Admiral Byrd reports entering a vast iceberg zone in the Antarctic quadrant. Over 800 icebergs sighted in a day, with a dense fleet appearing like ships along the ship’s path.
A medical expert states about 400000 Germans will be sterilised soon, mainly those with congenital feeble mindedness. Costs are estimated at £700000, offset by over £500000000 spent yearly on mental patient care. By January 1, 1700 sterilisation courts and 27 Supreme Courts will decide cases.
In the House of Commons Major Elliott announced steps to curb foreign canned and chilled beef imports in early 1934 and to trim frozen beef and bacon imports. The plan targets Irish Free State live cattle, proposing a 40 percent limit versus 1933, plus 30 percent cut on frozen beef from other countries and potential 87 percent plus 3 percent retail reductions on bacon.
Rome announces a Papal decree authorizing customs duties on merchandise entering Vatican City unless addressed to the Pope or Cardinals. Due to the world mood, the Vatican plans economies in the New Year including a 10 to 15 percent salary reduction for cardinals and other officials and workers.
In a speech, Speaker Rainey said the administration would no longer surrender monetary policy to the Bank of Hease. Closing prices were mixed with losses around three points, cotton down, and the dollar at 64.00 cents. The pound fell to 5 dollars and franc declined.
Washington reports farmers and dairy groups told Secretary Wallace that prices for cheese and butter have fallen rather than risen under the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Representatives claim the government promised support yet spent about 11,000 dollars on butter aid while seeking up to 30 million for cheese and butter.
Six baboons arrive for experiments as Dr Jones plans work in Australia. The statement notes a Voronoff student and research context with the animals arriving today for testing.
A five ship destroyer flotilla from England reaches Sydney Heads at 7 am and anchors off Garden Island. The Stuart Waterden Vendetta Vampire and Voyager, all Australian manned except for the Commander and a captain, are loaned to augment the Australian Navy amid reports of discontent denied by Captain Lowley. A crew member dismissed reports as moonshine and praised Australian ratings.
The State Cabinet discussed erecting a modern public library in Sydney. The new building would provide improved facilities and capacity beyond Bent Street, at an estimated cost around £18,000. An expanded facility would support many technical books dispatched by post to readers nationwide.
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