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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1933
Page
1
London reports from Vienna that Dr. Spiegel’s death last week led to word of 141 inmates murdered at Dachau Concentration Camp since its opening in April. Nazis claim they were shot escaping as camp guards patrol electrified fences.
A deputation of shippers urged Prime Minister Lyons to consider abolishing the current contract system with overseas shipping lines. They pressed for chilled meat transport to Britain, arguing freight relief is needed to compete with New Zealand rates. Ministers signaled consideration but require producers’ final decision before proceeding.
Calcutta dispatch reports Mr Gandhi's second petition for a meeting with the Viceroy refused. The secretary states no withdrawal of civil disobedience and no treaty with Congress. Gandhi vows to press on despite the stance and notes the Congress could withdraw its initiative.
In London the House of Commons discusses India's governance. The Viceroy’s reply to Mr Gandhi receives general support from government and Congress ranks alike, signaling healing within the party over continuance of rule and law in India.
Melbourne reports the Australian Air Force will be equipped with 15 to 18 new planes of the latest design funded by the British Air Ministry tenders. The government rejects any bargain with Congress and argues for a lawful approach. Bir Samuel notes optimism in India as civil disobedience wanes due to business and public opinion.
The aeroplane Lithuanica and the bodies of Darius and Garenis were found in a pine forest in Pomerania eighty eight hundred miles from Kovno after a Saturday takeoff from America. Police say foggy night and petrol shortage caused the attempted landing. National mourning ordered in Kovno for the two airmen.
The Westminster Bank monthly review says the rise in commodity prices reflects more than inflation and credits American monetary policy. It warns suppliers may push prices too high, risking demand, and a breakdown of production restrictions. It calls for resumption of free marketing and production to sustain a recovery.
A report notes England plans a ban on the MCC sidestep tactic amid mounting controversy. Officials weigh rules changes while players and fans react to potential sanctions and strategic shifts in the sport.
The Athletic News reports a likely gentleman's agreement behind bowler Jeg trap plans. Many clubs support suppressing the practice while not endorsing the Australian view it harms batsmen. The British Board of Control may admit leg theory is unnecessary for cricket's good ahead of the 1934 Australian visit.
Washington reports a voluntary accord lifts wages for nearly 600000 workers restoring purchasing power to 1929 levels. Many return to a 40 hour week with pay gains and steel mills see about 15 percent higher earnings than last week. Codes for other industries are in preparation.
Professor Charteris of the University argues that foreigners laughing at Hitler cannot dislodge him or end the war. He notes the existence of Hitler provokes no peace and says action is required beyond mockery.
Whitley Post arrived in Novosibirsk at 6.27 a.m. after refueling on the round the world flight. He faced bad weather in the Ural Mountains with fog and rain and relied on automatic pilot during outages. He aims to keep a gruelling pace to beat the record despite delays.
In Perth a Western Australian Cricket Association meeting endorsed a rule agreed by the Australian Board of Control granting umpires power to ban body-line bowling. The move aligns with national efforts to curb dangerous bowling tactics.
The Manchester Guardian quotes Sir George Pearce defending the Northern Territory plan. He states colored labour will not be imported for northern development and asserts the territory will grow without abandoning White Australia. The piece questions immigration impact on settlement and tax within Lyons’s broader proposals.
Public accountant A L Gunn told the Taxation Commission that paying tax by instalments at source is harsh and impractical for most workers. He noted few evadees would be caught and most employees earning seven pounds a week or less do not pay income tax. He contrasted this with Victoria where nearly all workers pay tax.
The assistant Treasurer Mr Spooner said the N S W Government asked the Commonwealth to extend the Wireless Telegraph Committee inquiry to include interstate shipping. The committee was set up after the disappearance of Christian Fraser. The State Government plans navigation law amendments and will consider the committee’s findings.
William Stevenson a 52 year old plasterer fell 30 feet from scaffolding at Marrickville suffering a broken left leg two fractures in the right thigh and a broken right arm. He remained conscious and smoked a cigarette before ambulance arrival and is hospitalized in serious condition.
Adelaide Tuesday marked the start of Salem Maskead's murder trial. Maskead, 61, an Assyrian, is accused of killing Richard Buttie, aged four, whose body was found tied on Memorial Drive on May 8. The case has drawn intense public interest and the hearing adjourned until tomorrow.
In Sydney at a gathering of women the Minister in charge of Territories Mr Marr declared that New Guinea had become so integrated with the Empire and Australia that only war could remove it from their dominion.
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald announced new legislation to boost home produced motor spirit. Imperial Chemical Industries has spent £1,000,000 on coal to petrol research and could invest £24,000,000 in a northeast plant if duties are stabilised. A 4d a gallon guaranteed preference for light hydro-carbons from indigenous coal is set for 10 years from April 1, creating about 7,090 direct jobs and 100,000 tons of annual petrol output using 350,000 tons of coal.
The government contemplates reducing the retiring age from 65 to 60. Ministers and the Public Service Board held a conference on the matter and an announcement is expected when the budget is presented. Several high ranking officials would be affected by any delay or decision.
Mr Scullin reached Sydney from Melbourne and declined to discuss rumors of Labour Party unity talks with Mr Lang. He will not meet Lang and says the matter rests with the Party Executive. Scullin plans a Thursday departure for a lengthy Queensland tour.
After a party at Rushcutters Bay on July 2 Lionel Harry Lee died. Ernest Arthur Langley a labourer was committed for trial on a manslaughter charge. Langley testified that Lee accused Harold Kurta of murder, Langley pushed Kurta, Les demanded an apology, Les struck Langley and Langley struck back.
Mr Reamesy MacDonald announced shale oil production boosting coal districts. Some quarters declare mining industry saved while noting oil fuel usage has caused the sector to face a serious plight.
World conference participants lament the faltering agenda as Empire talks delay sterling bloc discussion and shift to dairy produce. Britain stalls a Dominion supplies regulation proposal, described as humming and hawing, with further wheat talks planned tomorrow with Danubians and consumers.
In London the Attorney General said Britain could convert 2,000,000 at a lower rate and repay debts. Australia faced a distinction as it could convert 17,000,000 with repayment rights, but about 600,000,000 had no such right. The issue centers on differing conversion rights between the two loans.
In the House of Commons Mr. Lambert sought assurance the Empire Marketing Board would not advertise dominion dairy products here at prices below those in the country of origin. Dominions secretary Mr. Thomas said no special campaign was contemplated.
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