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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 30, 1933

Page

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Wyndham meat export plan by Northwest Australia chartered company

A Melbourne report notes a chartered company proposes to develop a vast northwest Australian area for a larger export trade in meat and pork. The plan involves a substantial financial offer to the Commonwealth Government and awaits Federal Cabinet review at month’s end. Strong entities include Northwest Australia chartered company, Commonwealth Government, and a financial group. The proposal aims to establish trade capacity in meat and pork exports from Wyndham region pending cabinet approval.

Melbourne Australia Coun Commonwealth Powerf Saish Financial Group Esbjck Cata Canelont

Cronin Defence in Irish Treason Trial Beaten in Gaol

The Dublin trial of Commandant Cronin resumes as defense accuses the prosecution of politicized charges. Cronin testifies he did not see ammunition before the raid and recalls being stripped and injured by police during arrest. London report cites New Year forecasts on Britain's trading outlook and overseas purchasing power.

Dublin Blue Shirt Commandant Cronin McGuckin Cronin Young Ireland Rgeant Hughes London Felix Blakemore National Chamber of Trade Britain Loverseas Australis Zealand Canada India South Africa

Treasury orders all gold held must be turned in to government

The Treasury under Morgenthau issued a broad order requiring delivery to the government of all gold coin bullion and certificates held in the vaults. It follows August 28 measures and allows limited exemptions for small holdings and certain industrial or ornamental uses. The move aims to protect currency and precede a possible dollar revaluation, though officials deny this motive and exemptions for individual holdings remain unclear.

Washington Treasury Mbeary Morgenthau Roceavall Phillipines Tanda Hawai United States

Better Air Defence for London

A fragmented report from London cites plans for stronger air defence. The text mentions warnings and the intent to improve protection against air threats, signaling government emphasis on fortifying protections for the capital.

London

Drought Forecast Predicted For Century Turn

Cambridge report from the American Association of Scientists forecasts a century of warming and dryness with a brief cold wetter spell around 1950 and 1959. The expert ties predictions to four solar weather cycles aligning near 2000 and warns deserts may face long aridity driving mass migration.

Cambridge Mass New ‘York American Association of Sciatice Uday Seal

War danger and the call to endure future trials

The Archishop of York warns in a fragmentary note that immediate war danger may not vanish yet. He stresses societies must learn to live as a family while accepting broader, more destructive future conflicts beyond the present.

Archi York

Jews Arrested in Bavaria Amid Tense Rhetoric

A fragmented report from Munich notes fifteen Jews, including two women, bound for arrival and prayer. The text alleges arrest and treason charges amid anti Jewish propaganda, accusing Jews of corruption and a shift of civilization to a "more barbarous race."

Munich Jagdem

Sterilisation talks in Germany could spare some Romans Catholics

Berlin reports unofficial negotiations between German Catholics and the Hitler government over sterilisation. If successful, exemptions from compulsory sterilisation may be granted to those entering a suitable medical institution. It is already practically certain.

London Berlin The Daily Telegraph Germany Hitler

Canada to Challenge for Sea Speed Trophy

A Canadian syndicate of businessmen and financiers plans a bold challenge to seize the Sea Speed Trophy from Gar Wood. They intend to fund the construction of a vessel they hope will be the fastest in the world, signaling a major maritime competition.

Canada Gar Wood

Moral scruples Stir Public Reaction Over Birth Control

Officials will observe moral scruples as alarm grows over reports that sterilization can be done with ease and low cost. Some fear the law may backfire by enabling healthy individuals to evade parenthood, prompting newspapers in Germany to secure the matter amid concern.

Gerstmaney Arn Acowel Log

Derwent Valley Bush Fires Threaten Tyenos

Hobart reports bush fires in the Derwent Valley threaten the timbered Tyenos area. Communications are cut, except by rail, as the blaze reaches dangerous levels and the township faces possible danger.

Derwent Valley Hobart Derwent Tyenos

Miners Death Arrests Eight Blacks at Victoria River

News from Con stable W Langdon reports he arrested eight aborigines on murder charges after two white men Adolf Koch a German and Stephen Arinalsi a Russian disappeared near the Fitzmaurice River area a year ago The prisoners were said to have speared two men and faced a long difficult journey with dwindling food on the route to the Victoria River Police warned of native treachery prior to the men’s disappearance The eight prisoners are held on the murder charge related to the disappearance and presumed deaths of Koch and Arinalsi during a gold search expedition in November 1932.

Darwin W. Langdon Victoria River Adolf Koch Stephen Arinalsi Fitzmaurice Fitsmaurice Dimeulles Koch Arinsid Itamanrice

Truce End Resumes Clash in Gran Chaco War

Montevideo reports Paraguay rejects extending the armistice with Bolivia in the Gran Chaco. The ceasefire expires at midnight Saturday. Bolivia agreed to extend to January 14 but Paraguay cites an official misunderstanding as the reason for rejection.

Montevideo Bolivia Gran Chaco Paraguay

Incendiary device found in Manchester furniture warehouse

Manchester police probe a series of suspected incendiary devices after a cigarette lit bomb was discovered in a furniture warehouse. Similar contrivances have appeared in warehouses in recent weeks, with a simple setup triggering a blaze when the cigarette lights matches.

London Manchester

Meat Imports Britain to Seek Restrictions Next June

Britain plans to press Australia New Zealand to curb meat shipments after the Dawes meek Agreement ends June 30 though no formal request has been made yet. Dominions will be consulted before terms are drawn. Agentes General discuss Australia’s case, with protests already lodged by Queensland and Western Australia.

London Mister Elliott Amanilla New Zealand Duawe Meek Dominions Britain Australia Queensland West Ausa

Lord Hugh Cecil Seeks Action Over Liverpool Cathedral Preaching

Legal action contemplated against the Bishop of Liverpool by Lord Hugh Cecil accusing the cathedral of allowing Unitarian preaching. The charges reference L P Jacks, professor of philosophy and principal of Manchester College, Oxford, as connected to the doctrine dispute.

London Hugh Cecil York Liverpool Lord Cecil L. P. Jacks Manichester College Oxford

Big Law Suit Over Harriman Bank Collapse

The City Clearing House Association and New York's largest banks prepare to fight a federal equity suit seeking recovery for depositors of the Harriman Bank. Government alleges insolvency a year before bank runs, while the clearing houses say the guarantee agreement was not binding and deny restitution. The suit aims to recover about 100 million dollars amid claims of a historic government action.

New York Assachion Harriman Bank Rials Harriman Roosevelt Nnciala Clearing House Association

900000 Miles by the Southern Cross Total Flight

The Southern Cross, eight years old and still equipped with its original Wright Whirlwind motors, is nearing completion of its Tasman crossing. Once finished, it will have traveled about 900000 miles since its plans by Charles Kingsford Smith.

Byoney

France proposes neutral ground weapons pawn plan

France unveils a disarmament idea proposing all weapons be parked on neutral ground under international control. Germany reaction and potential timelines remain unclear as diplomats weigh feasibility and enforcement mechanisms.

France weighs new disarmament plan after Hitler talks

Diplomatic writer of The Morning Post says France considers a ten year disarmament scheme. It would park offensive arms on neutral ground for destruction and limit German rearmament to a short-service Reichswehr conversion for eight years. Air power would be destroyed and international air police created. France would file a formal protest if Hitler rejects, with Poncel delivering cabinet reply in Paris.

London Morning Post Hitler France Germany Reichswehr Chemé Tyia Pertinax M. Poncel Berlin Paris

Mussolini extends invitation to Sir John Simon for talks in Rome

Sir John Simon, then British Foreign Secretary, was invited by Mussolini to visit Rome after spending Christmas at Capri. The proposed meeting on January 4 aimed to discuss outstanding European issues, though reports suggested the talks might not be fruitful.

Sir John Simon Rome London Mussolini Jown Simon Capri Frome

Berlin Awaits News On Compulsory Service May

Berlin reports a likely move toward compulsory military service with official commentary noting Germany has not yet decided to resign. The Tageblatt hints General Blomberg could be Blomberg Rohm’s successor amid diplomatic exchanges.

Berlin Germany Hammerstein-guard Reichaweher Tageblatt Lkely Blomberg-Roshm

Espionage Arrests Rise in Paris Spy Case

Seven women in separate countries were arrested on espionage charges. Madam Bruhl faced magistrate questioning over links to Marte mulse Bebule, the Latvian blond arrested in Helsing for an October. Madam Stahl appeared in court with robes, denying the charges as unfounded.

Paris Madam Bruhl Martemulse Bebule Helsing Madam Stahl Lee

American Blanket Adulteration Demonstrated by Minister

The Minister for Labour and Industry Mr Dunningham described a sample sold as American blue fractively coloured and soft as likely made almost entirely of meat with a label claiming U.S.A content and wool. He warned the wool industry remains important to Australia amid questions about the blanket's composition and manufacture.

Rydney Labour ‘and Industry Dunningham Tay Bh Avery Australian Uelbourne Wriday Edward Brooke Grasser M.ca Wrilers

Dean of Liverpool Criticized for Liturgical Protests

Lord Cecil notes that the Rural Deaneries of Bootle Ormskirk and North Meals passed a protest resolution claiming a scandal in Liverpool. The Bishop replied that Christ's words guide fellowship not exclusion until truth is attained, warning against exclusiveness undermining church unity.

Liverpool Lord Cecil Bootle Ormahire North Urkaly

Murderous Work of Spies in Finland

A fragment from a report describes a covert operation by twelve alleged spies arrested and detained in Finland. It mentions three additional individuals connected with a factory and hints at further links and notable parties involved, though details are incomplete.

Finland Oksala

Polar Ship Ebbs Through Iceberg Dense Fleet

A Montreal report from Rear Admiral Byrd aboard the Jacob Ruppert describes the ship navigating through iceberg fields. The crew and craft face peril as waves crash and icebergs loom, with about 9000 men estimated missing since Monday.

Montreal Byrd Jacob Ruppert

Miners' President Defeated in Union Election

Newcastle reports the northern Miners Federation branch vote. J. Jack of Abrre dare won 2,084 votes to unseat long time president T. (Bondy) Howie, who retained a vice presidency alongside J. Kellock. The result reflects a shift in leadership after 13 years of Howie’s leadership.

Newcastle Bondy) Howie Minery’ Federation J. Jack Howra Hoare Thea J. Kellock Wes

National Rejoicings In An Ae

Daylight celebrations sweep the town with banners and noisy crowds. Banks and offices join in befitting ceremonies as locals mark a public shrine rite amid cheers and participation from all ages.

Painee

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