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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1933
Page
1
London reports the Bureau adjourning the Britain and USA air mail conference until Thursday to allow nations without a voice in the Bureau to discuss. The move follows a motion by Dr. Colijn and was described as necessary to gather all opinions before deciding future action.
Hon. W. M. Hughes addressed the League of Nations Union on monetary policy and wartime economic strategy. He discussed gold and silver standard unity, wheat production support, and the need for international agreement to stabilise prices and prospect for postwar security.
Tenders for the Singapore Darwin and Darwin Cootamundia sections of a colonial air service will be called on July 22 and open for three months. Only Australian equipment will be eligible to tender and may bid for one or both sections under Commonwealth control. Extension of the air line to Australia is planned next June.
The Tally Herald reports President Hoosevelt’s monetary Winns in pounds and criticizes the American delegation as clumsy while discussing how to resolve trade under a commodity standard tied to gold. The Dail Mail speculates on inflation policy and potential October delays, hinting at broader political maneuvering.
A French finance minister said there is nothing left of British manufacturing for the delegates to bargain over and warned against wrecking the Paris talks. The remark suggested France would resist steps aimed at steering the conference away from its original aims.
A parliamentary briefing reports overall improvement in trade conditions with confidence that international trade trends are improving. Officials note better balance of ready money due to currency movements, while Ottawa Agreement impacts and export figures are debated amid currency and import shifts.
The statement by the President for the Council notes a campaign against the Beale Lottery and proposes forming a deputation to the Premier to seek funds for hospital support. A committee would pause informal discussions and report to a Council of Churches meeting next week. The government is urged to reallocate unemployment funds to hospitals.
Representatives of central banks and a gold council plan a Paris conference on Saturday to discuss pooled resources and potential coordinated actions. The meeting follows appeals and signals from various parties about currency stabilization and a stronger, unified monetary response.
Sydney reports signs of festiveness within the State Labour Party branches against Executive control. A growing movement pushes for immediate public pre selection ballots to choose candidates for the federal election. Unity gestures by Lang early and by the ALWIL are noted, with unclear support amid internal party tensions.
The Cabinet convenes in Canberra to discuss tariff reports and departmental papers as ministers focus on detailed budget preparations. The Prime Minister, Mr Lyons, has returned from Queensland and Northern New South Wales and will work daily through the coming week, with travel planned to Sydney and Melbourne. The budget session for the House of Representatives is slated for late August or early September.
Major Brackley said there is no interest in feeder routes and would not interfere with any existing or proposed company. He noted the Tomtom line to Sydney or London as the main trunk route and the Imperial Airways shows carriage of mail and passengers may not be profitable.
State bills discussed include a reform agenda for Parliament, with a focus on amending the pastorality, protection, and Companies Bill. Ministers debated removing the pollen force from political control and reform of the Upper House. A joint U.A.P. and CP Parliamentary Party meeting is planned for tomorrow.
A damaged report from The Daily Express cites a Berlin-based source alleging Stalin’s confession links the five year plan failure to administrative wreckage and a Soviet ministry reshuffle. It claims arrests of engineers and Englishmen across districts sparked public astonishment and questions about indictments.
In the House of Commons the Board of Trade chairman Mr. Runciman said a working apparatus had been set up to dissect the complex trade problem with Japan. The next step will be to have an Anglo-Japanese conference to address the dire questions ahead.
An official communique reports that the four major wheat producing nations agreed in principle to a temporary adjustment of production and trade to meet world demand with the aim of raising wheat prices, contingent on cooperation from European consuming countries. Bruce stated that European cooperation is essential to participation.
Melbourne reports the Victorian Minister for Agriculture stating that the two year export quota limits are set to reduce exportable wheat to about 125 million bushels per year. The Premier asserts the plan won’t harm the sector as yields have been weak and NSW and WA expect mixed harvests.
A Malta committee sworn in Parliament names Albert Mott as the man who approached a candidate during the election offering to murder Lord Strickland for money. Strickland said the minister delayed action, confirming the charge on oath.
The French Ministry of Merchant Marine told the Chamber of Deputies that a proposed agreement with Britain would cap liner sizes. Officials said current ships are too large and France favors smaller vessels for future routes and quotas.
A convention defining aggression was signed today in London at the Hovlet Tribunsy by representatives of Rumatta, C4orta-Klar akia, Turkey, Soviet Mamly and Yugo-slavia. The pact aims to codify acts constituting aggression and set collective response guidelines.
In Trinranh on a Wednesday report from the Supreme Court states that a claim for £640 damages by William Tameny Christie against Harry Sunderland, manager of the Australian Rugby League tour, has been adjourned after a settlement was announced.
Engineers Thornton and McPonall were warmly welcomed upon arrival in London. The visit drew praise for cooperation with the British government and Vickers, with thanks extended to the Vickers Company and other officials for securing an early return to duties.
Dairy farmers orchardists and other lessees near Canberra seek relief as Queanbeyan Council negotiates with the Department of the Interior over reduced water charges. The department cut the Queanbeyan rate from 1/3 to 1/- per 1000 gallons citing lower pumping costs.Applicants seeking relief argue no reduction yet for Canberra residents, while Queanbeyan awaits a council department agreement to restore lower charges amid new Cotter plant operations.
Municipal authorities in 16 of 22 districts reportedly dismissed 1,700 officials and workers for alleged Jewish affiliation. Berlin decree aims to exam applicants for exclusion, while the German People’s Party dissolves. youth athletes shift to Wehrsport amid arm preparation notes.
The Vatican postponed the concordat proceedings as Pope and Signor Mundlal met, with references to a delay and further reconsideration noted. The scene featured brief remarks and no decisive agreement reached at this time.
Two men armed with rifles and revolvers robbed a Wood railway motion train. B. Kally, returning to Nia oMee, was confronted as the train moved off. The thieves waved weapons at him and forced entry, taking valuables before escaping along the line into the darkness.
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