15 Jan 1932
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1932
Page
1
A government court issued a heavy fine against J P S WL Aeral for violations tied to the WL Aeral case. The ruling names the imposing authority and notes the monetary penalty, with no additional details on the violations or outcomes provided in the fragment.
A fragmentary court report notes Campbell’s alleged misconduct and a prosecutor’s remarks on revolver use. The discussion centers on safety and handling of pistols in recent months amid legal scrutiny.
Fragmentary report notes dismissal of a case involving Amanet Young Mai. Text suggests confusion over revsiver terms and a stage being examined. No clear person, organization, or date details are recoverable from the readable fragment.
Melbourne dispatch reports a factional split in the Legislative Council as members clash over secret ballot and other reforms. Coates’ views prompt debate on New South Wales emancipation and trade policy amid party tensions and calls for restructuring.
AWA reports a movement within the Victoria branch challenging seating in the Parliament. The group includes members from the Seasiey Group or the Lyone Party, asserting they have not submitted to the Federal arrangements.
British and Italian opinion favor debt cancellation as reparations and war debts are reassessed. The British oppose provisional settlements and seek immediate agreement, while Italy leans toward renouncing debts under broader European pressure to unite against U S. actions.
A European crisis article argues for American leadership to end debts and reconstruct Europe. It urges a united front of creditors, debt relief, and a Franco German accord to avert renewed war psychology and restore economic stability.
Sir Walter Layton spoke at the Wighty Chub on London Wednesday, arguing wet debts and the gold question were not solely responsible for the arteles failing to start in Germany. He called the situation the main lag and cited broader economic factors.
Mr W M Hughes spoke in Melbourne noting two conflicting imperial principles. He argued the British Empire must not interfere with imperial unity while exercising colonial governance. He expressed doubt about supporting the White Australia Policy and discussed Australia’s stance on global unity and war freedom.
Fragmented text cites Air Birnest Benn at a luncheon and references a historic ramp in politics. It suggests a conclave will delay work on reparations and intergovernmental debts for years, while comparing extinct Dodo to stalled efforts. The passage presents a chaotic, opinionated snapshot of political discourse.
Mr Lyons emphatically rejects any plan to resign as Prime Minister to succeed Air Grant Ayre as High Commissioner. He says he was elected to do a job in Australia and that job has not been finished. No possibility of taking the High Commissioner role is contemplated.
Laval announces a new cabinet with himself as Minister and newcomers Tardieu Menara and Fould joining the ministry. Interior and Agriculture posts go to incumbents, while other positions stay the same. The move signals a reshaped leadership during the armament conference era.
A memo from the Empire Chamber of Commerce recommends a uniform Imperial monetary rate and argues for currency depreciation by Empire nations to restore price competition, with central banks coordinating under a uniform Imperial system for stability and continued trade. It envisions an Imperial global framework with central ranking and coordinated backing for currency.
Warsaw reports heavy sentences after elections in 1099 with opposition leader Vincent Witox of the Populists sentenced to 38 months for plotting against the regime. Co-defendant Horan Liebermann received two years with parole and three years of restraint. The ruling sparked consternation and political unrest amid curbs on dissent.
Sydney report states Mr. Fi Pollard, newly appointed Legislative Council member, was walking through a city park when he was attacked by two men and robbed of money. Police were shown his police report and are investigating the incident.
Attorney General Latham outlines amendments to the Crimes Act to close gaps and aid evidence collection against offenders, expanding powers against communist propaganda and literature. A postal ban on communist newspapers is proposed while deportation rules and import restrictions on propaganda are to be tightened to curb subversive movements.
Bank officials and state leaders arrived in Canberra ahead of a planned cabinet session. A financial conference was held between the Prime Minister and Treasurer with the assistant treasurer and the Attorney General. The meeting aimed to discuss financial matters with representatives of the Commonwealth Bank since the election. The session, originally set for later, was shortened due to the visitors.
A robbery occurred in Woo street Darlinghurst as Mrs M Graham walked with £30. A man approached, the thief marked on the arm, and ran off after taking the money while witnesses watched. The assailant was seen leaving a shop and smiling as he fled.
In Wellington on Thursday a party of teachers is reported missing after an avalanche in the Bern Alps. Two students Wilson and Meaney carried news to Teasey but could not confirm the fate of the group. Local authorities and residents await more definite information as the search continues amid rough country.
A garbled report suggests Hawaii authorities faced criticism for leniency toward a man accused of assaulting women. A governor is charged with pardoning the alleged attacker to allow his trip to New York for a boxing match, raising questions about law and order.
Grave disturbances at Jhelum followed seizure of peasants cattle for nonpayment of Mand. Crowds armed with knives surrounded Jhelum cut telegraph wires and attacked the bridge while Kashmir troops guarded it. Troops fired killing and wounding unknowns. Curfew imposed and reinforcements from Jammu dispatched.
Prince of Wales plans a speech to young Britain at the Albert Hall on January 27. He will speak to boy scouts and youth representatives with loudspeakers across the country. The event aims to energize youth and address concerns about economic crime.
In Edmonton Wadnentay a dramatic suit pits Moya Canadian Mounted Police against Albert Johnson, a trapper, over flour supplies. Johnson claims a bar on shipments followed, with Constable A W King shot and wounded recently. A discussion at a inquiry revealed that Walter Clark said flour and other supplies were denied after he refused to raise bread prices.
Court records show Eric Campbell, leader of the New Guinea faction, to call witnesses as hearings proceed. The defense raises preliminary objections over information validity and potential witnesses, with key figures Lamb and others involved in the matter.
The report notes a large surplus of bi plux teachers after training completion. About 490 surplus quay fed teachers remain, making absorption of pupil teachers unlikely this year or before July. The Department does not plan to retain all surplus staff and is examining steps to address the situation.
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