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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1933
Page
1
At the World Conference Bureau in London the plenary session ran long as no final decision was reached on the conference future. The French finance minister noted no definite motion had been submitted and committees may handle non monetary proposals if adjourned. The discussion centered on topics beyond money and the impact on policy.
The London conference discussions consider a 60 day adjournment approach. Delegates debate the proper path with drafts prepared by a committee led by Ramaay MacTionald to resolve differences and avoid firm adjournment. The Americans seek stable topics and swift progress amid joint committee actions.
London reports a mixed reaction to Roosevelt's remarks on the conference. Some nations favor adjournment to ease continuing work later, while others fear delaying progress could harm the overall effort. The currency outlook remains a concern as delegates weigh immediate action against future coherence.
Chaos surrounds a fatal road incident described amid a government ban on natives joining scouts. Reported deaths involve three locals, with the minister for native affairs and regional officials weighing if social contact and acts of violence influenced the outcome. The inquiry hints at fatal reckless driving and immigration tensions amid colonial policy.
A man is charged with abduction over the absence of a 14 year old girl who left her home in Melbourne with him. The pair reportedly traveled toward Alexandria with the girl under his care as they stayed at night along the route. The incident prompts police to pursue details and charges related to unlawful confinement.
Melbourne reports that a new agreement appears to be near between ship owners and shippers of refrigerated cargos. The development, announced today, signals possible changes in the handling and pricing of tropical shipments.
Confusing wartime style text notes a disastrous wheat stock surplus depressing world prices. Readable fragments indicate Australian and other primary producers feel the impact, with figures and phrases garbled but signaling a broad economic consequence.
The Department of the Interior reduced water price for Federal Territory rural leases orchardists powered farmers mixed farmers dairymen and market gardeners to 4d per 1000 gallons up to 91000 gallons monthly. Any excess beyond 2,000 gallons charged 3/8d per 1000 gallons. The reduction takes effect July 1 after long agitation.
NSW government signals easing of unemployment tax as part of broader tax relief. Officials expect reduced costs for workers and businesses, boosting consumer spending and hiring across the state. Local economists caution gradual rollout and careful budget impact assessment.
Taxpayers in New South Wales look to a pleasanter financial year with planned reductions in unemployment tax and possible narrowing of general income tax. Government officials anticipate further concessions if budget improvements continue, with an early September Budget outlining fiscal policy and wage tax changes likely as a renewal cut of about 4d not on a sliding scale.
A report from Sydney confirms the fate of a collier after a day of confusion. An elderly couple had stated that a seafarer named Raren showed signs of distress on the morning of June 26, and authorities now believe the ship was lost with all hands.
A Supreme Court writ filed by Mr Willis targets Mr Lang and the Society of the Bate ALP alleging defamation. The action seeks 20,000 pounds for alleged slander linked to remarks aired during the Bulli by election campaign on Albert Charien Willis ex-MALC minister and former Agent-General for NSW.
In the House of Commons the question was raised whether any Rasslan employees of the Metropolitan Vickers Company were imprisoned and if representations would be made to foreign governments to seek sentence reductions. The minister replied that representations to foreign governments would be considered where warranted.
The Fourteenth Assembly of the League of Nations will convene in Geneva on September 4 with Australian delegates including Mr Bruce as Resident Minister in Lemion and Major General Sir Talbot Hobbs. Western Australia will be represented by Professor Copland and Rabbi Freedman among others, with Mrs Williams noted for New South Wales. The assembly will hear from prominent Australian officials and women’s organizations active in international efforts.
Canberra expects higher water demand next summer and will install a high capacity multistage pump at Totter Pumpri Bindon with a 200000 gallons per hour output. The unit, costing about £10000 to rent, joins Black Mountain reservoir to boost supply for northern suburbs when electrical power and timing permit, as it cannot run concurrently with existing pumps built at Cockatoo Tai and Dockyard.
A garbled report mentions a tenth pact with Russia, a son named Dr. Wrannaday, and a convension on a tit er, with unclear references to the TAA and Soviet Kratraney in London. The fragment hints at tensions involving the UGA K and Lithonia and a tense scene around a Soviet trilon's trenor.
The Federation of British Industry proposes that if the Economic Conference fails, Empire delegates should hold a minor imperial conference to advance the Ottawa Instrumentation and ensure reciprocal trade policy as a measured step toward world recovery.
Sir Austen Chamberlain criticised the new German spirit during a prelude discussion on the foreign UmMee vote. He argued Germany must show a real intent to disarm and fulfill obligations before seeking equity with nations. Anthony Eden noted the Disarmament Conference adjournment signaled a change of method as discussions moved among heads of delegation in Geneva.
Berlin reports the dissolution of the Contre Party founded in 1870. The party’s communique fails to state that Herr Hitler has given definite guarantees in return for dissolution. The note hints at protecting former Centrist members from defamation while promising impartial treatment for Catholic members.
In Washington on Tuesday the Secretary announces a plan to seek 77 million for an Arat clue fleet in addition to 248 million already approved for emergency public works. The Commonwealth government extends the Civic Centre offices for two more years housing the Electoral Branch, Health, Superannuation, and Public Service Board, per the latest Gazette notice.
The Southern Districts Miners Federation votes to withdraw from the State Labour Party seeking rank and file control. The decision, carried with concern, awaits ratification next Monday amid executive efforts to reverse it. A letter to unions' secretaries cites Labour movement pressure and past limitations on miners’ representation.
The Commonwealth surplus for June 30 stood at £3,545,000 after revenue exceeded the budget by £7,526,000. Actual revenue reached £73,517,000 versus £65,986,000 budget, boosted by customs receipts, income tax, post office revenue, and other items. Expenditures rose in parts but were offset by factors including government payments and overdraft reductions, yielding a substantial surplus as explained by Assistant Treasurer Sir Walter Greene.
The government announced compensation to citrus exporters for New Zealand trade losses. The scheme, free from bounty elements, envisions cooperative effort between government and growers to explore overseas markets. Last year New Zealand trade reached about 210,000 bushels. a conference with Commonwealth and State governments will set pick and pack conditions to protect growers and the market.
European officials seek a workable wheat export control scheme as four nations push for production and price moves under Roosevelt plan. American expert Morganthau notes impatience to finalize in principle, with July crop data delaying a definite reduction scheme.
The Rev. de Dean of Canterbury at Guildford advocates a gesture by which a portion of North Australia would be presented to Japan. He argues this would alter the atmosphere in Australia and expresses sympathy for Japan’s population needs.
The Prime Minister Mr Lyons states the Commonwealth Government is considering large scale development for North Australia on new roads and ports. He argues that development should be profitable with Britain capital and insists Australia will be settled and developed by white inhabitants, noting favorable mortality in Northern Queensland and sugar industry success as proof of capability in tropical regions.
Report from BYDNEY says a quarrel aboard the steamer Korn sus with the Seamen's Union ended after both sides ordered crewmen to sign new declarations. Six months’ service to block unemployed men from replacing them. Also brief notes from Melbourne and Auckland: a jockey broke his neck in a fall but was unhurt, and the death of John Court at 57, noted as a leading Auckland figure.
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