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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1932
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes a cabinet decision to review reparations with focus on diplomacy. The Daily Telegraph mentions the lead hint and a biel direutty in WW te Lead ites, leaving unclear specifics.
Fragmentary text indicates discussions by Canadian bankers and an association on loans involving Brazil. Details are unclear and no concrete events or outcomes are provided in readable portions.
Delhi briefs report police rounded up more than 100 Congressmen in Bombay and raided the party headquarters. The flag was removed and the Union Jack raised. A call for a conference among Indian parties to discuss power was urged by Liberal leader Tir Tej Bahadur Sepra at Allahabad. One man killed as police moved to end boycotts and trader picketing continued.
New York Times correspondent reports Japan seeks to press treaty rights in China amid diplomatic pressure. Powers may issue separate appeals to emphasize collective obligations while pursuing peace through diplomatic measures rather than aggressive actions.
Cables pass between the Commonwealth Government and Britain on the Geneva Disarmament Conference. They discuss how the Empire will vote and whether imperial strength remains unimpaired. If Dominions deem Commonwealth representation essential, the Attorney General Mr Latham may be Cabinet's choice. otherwise the Minister for Defence Senator Sir George could be appointed.
Detectives seized £5853 in two Bombay banks that had been moved to private accounts to dodge sequestration under new ordinances. The action targets suppressing civil disobedience and follows Congress efforts to transfer funds. Indian Muslims are noted in broader context of the unrest.
Rebels incite Meh mad tribesmen to revolt threatening British border stations. Over 1,030 militants are said to be on the move as planes search for them. Mohmanda homes are burned. officials note government allowances to royal service recipients amid the crisis.
A major fire devastated four buildings in Tullamore on Thugsday. Authorities report extensive damage and ongoing investigations into the blaze's cause.
Representative Patman introduces a resolution in the House seeking to impeach Andrew Mellon the Secretary of the Treasury. He accuses high crimes and misdemeanors citing conflicts of interest and profits from whisky sales and funding to firms with Mellon shares. The measure goes to the Judiciary Committee as the House adjourns.
The State Government announced salaries were paid to public servants without issue. All government employees received pay envelopes, and tramway workers are set to receive theirs tomorrow.
A night fire trapped near J Russell's perage and C W Eid's general store, with petrol tanks ringed by flames. Fire crews fought for hours before the flames were brought under control though Eid's store was destroyed.
Fragmentary text notes a joint appeal under the Nine Power Treaty of 1932. It references defeated troops and mentions safeguarding China’s territorial integrity and administration, implying a diplomatic or wartime crisis context.
Sydney reports estimate that about 4,000,000 acres in Bourke Wilcannia and Cobar districts have burned. Efforts move to dispatch a contingent of city men to aid western New South Wales fire fighters. Graziers association president says volunteers must have fire fighting experience. Broken Hill notes Ivanhoe fires largely out, Byrock fires remain serious.
Paris reports the death of War Minister M Maginot. The loss gives a chance to reconstruct the entire French Cabinet. The article notes his absence from Foreign Affairs and War ministers and implications for government restructuring.
The five of the Manchurian Commission will be published in Geneva on Friday. The Commission will convene in Geneva to draft a work programme and set up channels with the League of Nations Council. Lora Lytton accepted the British representative post.
A series of Atlantic storms reached Southern England today with heavy seas buffeting shipping. The Medway saw the wreck of a long boat from the destroyer Whirlwind, one sailor drowned and five rescued. Two lifeboats stood by the Greek steamer Alexander due to damage and distress.
More than 30 000 people who did not vote in the recent Federal elections will soon receive notices from the electoral office explaining why they did not cast ballots. Penalties are discussed, and officials may accept reasonable explanations.
The Board of Trade notes a five percent rise in food prices and about nine percent in industrial materials since Britain joined the gold standard. The Financial News says a balanced budget here and currency reevaluation abroad may shift views on currency value in time.
In the West there is no relief as fires threaten the district. Residents fear the blaze will burn out the entire western area unless rain comes soon. Officials say a major fire near Fe tea is a warning, with Postmaster Mr. De Fenton calling the 1021 fire a mere baby in comparison. The Minister for Labour and Industry Mr. Baddeley announced an investigation by Under Secretary Mr. T. W. Tye into bush fire conditions and immediate government reporting.
A former leader pledges a "Get off the Gold" tour in South Africa, urging departure from gold reliance. He appeals to officials to show resolve and warns of economic ruin if gold and banking policies fail. A prominent national figure supports the move.
Edward Lloyd, a Croydon railway inspector, was cut to pieces by the North Coast Express near Carinbah Gosford this morning. He was inspecting lines and walked between rails when the approaching engine hurled him into the air and against the station buffers, smashing several fence panels before the driver could stop.
London. Kingsford Smith left Hamble Aerodrome at dawn Namely in calling at Le In addition to Pilot Allen the Star carries Mr. F the engineer who is replacing Mr News Mont of the crew who flew to England now attached to Imperial Airways Ltd the resolution said that if the Govern-
Confidence grows among business people after the Government Savings Bank deposits release. An expected rise in employment follows increased spending power in the state. Depositors plan restraint, mirroring pre Christmas behavior, as security from the Commonwealth Bank sustains prosperity. Prime Minister Lyons praises the bank board decision to release funds of old depositors.
Fragmentary OCR text references Sir Raber Gibson and a public scene. Lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable organizations.Unable to extract a definite news item or factual summary from the provided fragment.
The Canadian Federal Cabinet considers Commonwealth participation in an Economic Conference in Ottawa and forms a sub committee to study reciprocal empire trade. The Dominion Secretary will consult Australian material with the British Trade Commissioner and departments in London while Commonwealth and British officials discuss cooperation with Australian industry.
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