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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1933
Page
1
A crowded dispatch from London and Washington outlines Japan and Manchukuo advances in Jehol with many towns reported occupied or surrendering. Britain is urged to embargo arms exports as Allied leaders discuss debt conferences and economic restoration under Roosevelt administration policy.
A fragmented report discusses UK and League views on Japan in Manchuria. It notes cautious alignment with covenant obligations, fears of sanction limits, and the balance between restraint and enforcing Britain’s stance amid China and Japan tensions.
London report says United Protestants accuse a faction of lying about the Protestant Mission Building. Rev Duthie from New Zealand remains with his wife and children despite threats. He refuses to abandon his home amid possible danger.
Geneva report says the dissolution of the Anglo Japanese alliance would threaten peace and worsen tensions in Asia. The piece notes Japan’s involvement in Manchuria and hints at a committee formed by the Paris peace supporters to study the alliance’s impact, with Rus and American members promised future participation.
At the Birmingham Industries Fair Mr Le Chamberlain stated the government will not return to the gold standard until workable. He cited rising wholesale prices and the removal of exchange restrictions as prerequisites and warned intergovernmental obligations must be addressed before Britain can resume gold.
Washington Bunday reports Mr McBadden of Pennsylvania failed to secure a censuring resolution against British Ambassador Sir Ronald Lindsay over wartime debt debates. The House Speaker ruled the evidence did not prove the House’s honor had been impugned, keeping the motion from adoption.
New York reports Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak, shot during an assassination attempt on President-elect Franklin D Roosevelt in February, remains in fragile health but showed brief improvement after rest. Doctors note he slept for a while and appeared steadier in the afternoon.
Halifax Novia Beatly reports that Peter Verigan leader of about 16 000 Doukhobors in Canada was released from custody by Justice Humphrey Moliiak. Verigan had faced 18 months for perjury with a nine month commutation, and deportation ordered if released, but the judge ruled the commutation unconditional and no grounds remain for deportation.
Governor Ittchie declared a legal holiday for banks in Maryland on Monday and Tuesday to curb heavy withdrawals. Baltimore Company withdrawals reached 1,000,000 dollars on Friday, while total outflows across the period hit 13,000,000 dollars as banks tightened operations due to the surge.
Damaged towns in Britain face vast losses as thousands of pounds are estimated in damage. Washington reports trade hampered and villagers confined to their homes amid ongoing power and transport disruptions. A flood of reports details injuries, criminal fire, and ships grounded as authorities seek order in a tense post event period.
England ended day with 17 runs to get and two wickets in hand after Larwood top scored with 98 in a tense Fifth Test at Sydney. Australia built a fixed lead amid fluctuating fortunes, with costly run out calls and sharp bowling by O'Reilly and Verity. England's innings featured strong bowling resistance from Hammond and O'Reilly, while Larwood's near century dominated talks of the weekend.
The Central Provinces note remarkable longevity among residents. An elderly survivor, Mohammad Sar darkhan, aged 110, recently died in Dandie after a life of reading daily and maintaining routines. Census data cites Nagpur resident Khare Wan as an example of notable age and mixed heritage. The report links early 20th century mobility and historic wars to present-day endurance.
England endures a heavy snowbound spell with widespread disruption from Yorkshire to Wales and the West. Roads blocked, telecommunication with South Wales and Ireland cut, air services delayed, and several local routes suspended as the Royal Scot Express reports severe conditions along the line.
His Excellency the Governor General Sir Isaac Isaacs has sent a message expressing sincere sympathy to Dr. Wright and his family on the death of the Primate of Australia. The Queen also joins in bereavement, and the government notes the loss to the Church in Australia.
A coach tour carrying a group of young singers was stranded after a severe snowstorm in Pembrokeshire. The driver faced a long, heavy journey with limited visibility and communication hurdles. After 24 hours the group was found at Cleared in Carmarthenshire and remained there another night as Wales suffered its heaviest snow in 86 years.
London dispatch notes Bruce Will vinlt Berlin to handle President Veo Mindva burn the nameplate of Leg f4mour German cruel Kedon, destroyed by FMAM. Bydney of Cocoa Island in November 1914 ration is being made on the Commonwealth Government.
The Danish delegation arrives in Britain to resume trade negotiations that began in December. Aims and subjects were outlined with Tagard, and arrangements were made for further discussion.
Snowbound conditions force widespread cancellations of outdoor sporting events in London and Dublin. Only a few fixtures among limited venues remain active, with details about the International Rugby match between Ireland and Scotland in doubt or postponed.
Archishop Kelly statue unveiled at St Marys Basilica in Sydney as part of a ceremony for Archbishop Morwen. The event honored Kelly and noted his work across Australia, with tributes from church leaders including Archbishop Cattaneo.
The report records Lindrum defeating London with a total 74 006 including a 462 break while Liddrum posted 23 463 with a break of 411. The match featured Pertti despite the juts and Ditlarda context.
In Sydney area news a painter named McDonald fell from a ladder while working at Parramatta. He suffered serious head injuries and was found by a passerby, then taken to hospital. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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