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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1933
Page
1
Wellington announces a 15 percentage point hike in the exchange rate amid government banks dispute. The Prime Minister Forbes confirms Finance Minister Stewart resignation. Labour and cabinet ministers press for cabinet reshuffle. London commentary notes NZ decision followed full government interest study and potential impact on British manufacturers.
A former Walsh management committee member told reporters today the government should back Wakeband and keep works running. The dockyard faced shutdown and fixed wage interests would persist, with the directive seen as crucial to the project’s continuation.
An emergency report from Adney notes Canterbury Council cannot meet debts forcing closure of works. Up to 400 workers may be laid off as rates total about £180 600 and overall indebtedness reaches roughly £360,000. The council plans to inform the Wale Hoperannuation Board and the Commonwealth Bank of the situation to seek options.
Labourer held at Central Court for trial on charges of stealing nine items valued at 1,318 from Wilh em Kerr a known jeweler. Jury to return verdict by 2:30 today as authorities search for missing pieces.
Sydney shipping men say 200 goawela needed to haul wheat bound for the United Kingdom the Contines India China and Japan during the sowing season in full swing. Government disbursements of the cabins in Australia will likely total £1,000,008.
fragmented OCR notes from Ottawa discuss inflation and future steps. policymakers debate whether to pursue tighter or looser monetary policy. unclear details and sources make the item difficult to interpret.
London reports a committee declares a plane similar to Hinkler’s seen in the Khon Valley. A mountaineering party will depart London in days and local volunteers are already searching the area as the search narrows toward Ethone Valley.
A cryptic telegraph from an anonymous sender warns of dangers near the Simplon district as Captain Nope, with limited fuel, prepares to report after a brief search in the Westerhorn area. Local mountaineers speculate on the hidden wealth and possible hazards east of Lau manne.
A.W.U. convention address by Senator Barnes predicted an early return to power by the Labour Party. He urged policy shifts to address industrial and economic concerns, claimed the union faced demoralization, and urged reductions in inequality to restore productivity. He warned of hostile attitudes toward the A.W.U. and called for united support to overcome current political inertia.
A writ of capias was set aside in a Sydney case where Himwennia and Co Ltd sued Kwsime KD Toone and Keong Yung Tagog for 524 pounds on goods. the Chinese defendants were recently acquitted of conspiracy to counterfeit coins and planned to travel to China.
Miners testify before the Pretmute Tunnel Inquiry accusing water board secrecy and costly figures in the Wore fore Dam plan. They claim misled board members, dispute work allocations, and warn of supply and rate pressures causing potential mine curtailment.
Calcutta dispatch reports renewed civil disobedience activity after months of inactivity. Thousands, including Gandhi and major leaders, resume protests with daily demonstrations in Bombay where authorities crack down on attempts to enforce the cloth boycott.
A garbled report from Sydney describes defendants including Mr Ghana and Mr Brown facing breaches of the Untouchable Caste Exile Act. One man was fined £50 on multiple charges and another convicted, with prison latitude noted. The text references North Sydney Court proceedings and a movement led by Thompon.
Indications show Britain pressing for immediate debt revision and the World Economic Conference to be discussed at Friday’s White House meeting with Hoover and Roosevelt. Close confidants say Roosevelt favors no linking of war debts with the economic conference.
President Roosevelt arrived in Washington to confer with Mr. Hoover on foreign affairs. Secretary Stimson held a lengthy talks with Hoover, and both declined further comment. The morning session centered on tentative plans for cooperative efforts.
A public inquiry into the price and distribution of petrol in Australia will be held soon with the first sitting in Mulbourne and visits to other states planned. The inquiry aims to examine price levels, supply arrangements, and related practices affecting consumers and industry.
Fragmentary text notes that initial talks on a plan involve a Prijs envoy first meeting the State Department then Mr. Roosevelt. It suggests interregnum friction between Hoover and Roosevelt on timing of the Economic Conference and related debts.
The U S Senate approved a resolution allowing the President to impose a ban on arms exports Washington Friday. The action signals a move to restrict international arms shipments and constrain foreign trade policy under the administration.
The account reports Thursday remarks by Ireland’s leaders about independence. An interview with Jim mentions Ireland becoming an independent republic by the time de Valera returns. The piece notes defense minister Allkeny’s critique of the interview and the overall push for sovereignty.
The MCC has accepted an invitation from the Indian Board of Control to tour India for four months, with three fixtures planned. The decision signals possible further tours, including Australia, in the near future.
In Sydney on Friday a further condemnation of body ling fowling was issued by former International Musaic. He warned the game could be ruined if persisted. The state selector Dr. Tarvour advocated two fast bowlers in the fourth test, with Love possibly replacing OkiMeld and Grimmett kept.
A garbled message from Melbourne outlines a protest by the Board of Control against a decision or action. It mentions Noble and a differing opinion, with references to force or pressure and a response from parties including a party in a dispute. The exact actors and actions are unclear due to the unreadable text.
Lady Bailey was found safe near Tahous in the Niger district on Thursday after forced landing due to lack of petrol. The discovery confirms her welfare following the emergency in Algiers.
The Preparatory Economic Commission warns of a world crisis with 80 million unemployed, a one third drop in wholesale prices since 1929, and collapsing production. It calls for debt revision as essential, fearing continuation of higher financial strain and disrupted living standards if the international finance system remains unreformed.
London reports the weekly influenza death total at 1,041 as the toll rises across Britain amid ongoing illness. The figure reflects widespread impact in the capital and regions, underscoring a severe health crisis during the period.
The conference may not settle the issue of inquse placement and trade policy. The MCC committee plans to debate economic aims, exchange controls, and foreign aid in light of wartime and reconstruction challenges. Participants include notable figures and managers from cricket circles.
Melbourne reports that fast bowlers from Ballarat including Alexander and Stalker will be free to use tactics in the England test match at Ballarat tomorrow. Six Australian players have arrived, among them Oldfield who bears a large strip of paint over his right brow and a slightly bruised eye.
A London editorial criticizes England cricket conduct while retelling tensions over 1921 actions. It notes the Board of Control reaction and references commentators such as Jardine and Woo Tuil, with mentions of Macdonald Gregory and the 1938 Lem trap theory tied to Australian cricket influence.
An unclear fragment discusses a player and a strategy, mentioning practice and a theory linked to cricket and tennis. It references a quote about preparation and the difficulty of applying a game plan, with no clear names, dates, or outcomes to confirm.
Former Australian fast bowler Jack Gregory declines to fuel a dispute over past England tour remarks by Lord Wennypon. In a recent interview he states he does not wish to start a controversy and seeks to move on from 1941 discussions.
The Board of Control secretary Mr Jeunes stated mid today that all players were injured and Oldfield would receive compensation for injuries suffered in the third team period.
The Lord Mayor Ald Hagon hosted a club reception for the Fnullah speedway riders. John Owking, manager of the English team, praised the Australian rider and hoped a new theory would be introduced. The sport was described as dangerous yet brilliant with a strong international reputation.
Lord Balgeson, addressing Milton Club, proposed six months of country military training for 0,000 youths leaving school. He argued it would provide air, discipline, and potential future service, and claimed it could have spared Britain in the Great War, though he admitted wartime bitterness.
The Victorian Chamber of Agriculture urged the Federal Government to appoint a committee to inquire into Australia’s wheat issue. The motion said Australian wheat production is overextended and railway costs are high. It also supported measures to regulate breeding stock to protect farming interests and livestock.
The Nailway Department reports a locomotive find named the "rom and" with a recorded run from Canine to Flemington in 1 hour 38 minutes at 464 ap, asserting a 9 percent economic impact through coal movement. It forecasts more engines for heavy traffic in New South Wales.
Police say 34 year old baker William Massy Weed was remanded at Kogarah on a charge linked to an shooting. A woman victim remained hospitalized with bullet wounds to the breast as authorities cautioned he may harm himself. The girl, name not yet released, is described as not out of danger.
The English pioneer motorist may use a New Zealand beach for a high speed attempt after traveling 16 miles from Auch.
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