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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 20, 1932

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Ottawa Hosts Imperial Conference Delegation In Canada

Ottawa readies as a large Imperial Conference delegation arrives Tuesday morning. Premier Bennett and cabinet members will receive them in the Parliament Buildings while Irish Free State delegates visit. Prime talks in session promise revival of agriculture and trade tied to Empire cooperation.

Ottawa Bennett Quebec Manley Baldwin Alenre Canada Holiaio

Mishaps Afloat Minor Blaze And Collision

A minor blaze in a British Empress of Britain event room caused a brief scare during a Sunday night gathering. A collision near Red Island in the Saint Lawrence involved the Empress of Britain and the tramp steamer Faroou, delaying arrival to Quebec by several hours with no serious damage reported.

Quebec Mina Dtatisy Baldwin Wmdke Baldwin Abe Notique Montreal Hrilinh Rarwou Red Island Bt. Lawrence Heltain Ottawa

Wheat industry debate moves to halt export fears

Montreal dispatch reports no official stance as delegates discuss preventive measures amid Canadian Wheat Board expectations. The conference aims to align policy with near-term market conditions and ensure stability for farmers and traders.

Ottawa Montreal Morvlay Landon Fidy

Premier sub committee to meet in Melbourne on July 18

The emlatant Treasurer announced the Premier Sub Committee will convene in Melbourne on July 18 to review the revenue and finance plan. The body aims to assess interest reductions under the Froimio Plas, gauge debt relief options, and coordinate with Commonwealth and New South Wales officials.

Froimio Plas Commonwealth New South Wales Australia

Meat problem at London conference hints at policy shifts

London reports the Hinprims of Tirikain aboard the liner note the Weitah delegation recognizes meat demand as a key feature of the conference. The British policy centers on the Dominica proposals with fears over mint and taxation. The debate may focus on restoring output and raising prices for meat production.

London Hinprims of Tirikain Lang Dominica

Opium Traffic Alarms New Zealand Officials

Wellington detectives and officials are alarmed by a surge in opium introduction in the dominion. Authorities plan stringent controls at a distributing center amid growing concerns over money rents and associates linked to the trade. The report notes recent seizures and warns of broader crime implications.

Wellington Cuntonia

Dictatorship of Military Caste Reported in Germany

A sensational report claims Adolph Alter and the Nazi leadership threaten a military dictatorship in Germany. The government allegedly proclaims a state of emergency, empowering top officers to appoint generals and place police under army control to quell unrest amid martial law hopes. The regime cautions the army must avoid political disputes and firearm enforcement targets mainly at communists and Hitlerites if defied.

Adolph Alter Naxis Propinesta Hindenburg Herr Vor Inwin

Transfer of patents office to Canberra eyed

Government circles reported that the Patents Department will be housed in Canberra at the earliest feasible time. Minister for the Interior Archaele Turkhill arrived in Canberra after touring Northern Australia and urgency dominated departmental matters all day. Parkhill signaled strong belief the transfer would happen soon and that he would press the matter before Cabinet. Assistant Treasurer Manny Greene and Prime Minister Lona were involved in parliamentary inquiries on financial aspects.

Patents Canberra Minster For the Interior Archaele Turkhill Australia Colty Parkhill

St Lawrence deep water channel pact signed with US

Washington and Canada signed a treaty to cooperate on a vast St Lawrence project linking the Great Lakes to the sea. The plan covers 180 miles from Montreal to Lake Ontario, with an estimated cost of 800 million dollars, ranking it second in scale to the Panama Canal from an engineering view.

Washington Mon Caneds United States St. Lawrence Great Lakes Montreal Lake Ontario Panama Canal

Riots in Berlin and Altona Leave Dozens Injured

Reports say serious rioting between Communists and Nazis in Altona Hamburg left around 16 injured and ten dead amid heavy rain. Police uncovered leaflets urging war against the Nazi state as Adolph Hitler’s supporters pressed the government to act with force against protesters.

Berlin Mondet Altona Hamburg Adolph Hitler

Wheat bounty claims soar as ministry reports totals

Minister for Commerce Mr Founker announced government has received over 188 006 wheat bounty claims, involving about £4 800 078 in expenditure. He urged submission before August to avoid delays, warning that processing times would drop the state’s bounty figure significantly if late.

Rydney Tupnday Founker Thin

Drug Thefts At Chemist Shops In Oxford Street

A young woman was seen breaking into a chemist shop on Oxford Street this morning. A taxi driver disturbed the intruder, who fled in a sedan. Moments later another Oxford Street pharmacy was broken into and drugs including cocaine morphia and heroin valued at £18 were stolen. Police suspect a drug peddler may be operating amid high exchange rates and have contacted customs for precautions.

Rydney Oxford Street Notra Williame Pharipacy Hydney Costomm Department Weyers

Atlantic Flight: Mallison Proposes August 7 Route

Aviation note outlines Mallison proposing an August 7 flight plan with a stopover at Grace and then New York. The return would be non stop to Croydon. Aircraft described as fitted with petrol tank and range around 4,000 miles.

London Mallinos Tonda Oy Te Grace New York Croydon

Transfer plan under review could add 200 residents

The report notes a possible transfer of the Patents Department with about 200 Canberra residents affected. It cites costs of transport per family and compensation for officers, plus housing purchases for transferred personnel and potential new residences. If cabinet approves, the Pytenia Department may be recommended in the Hotel Acton.

Transien Tellates Federal Departmente Mulbourne Fe Maton Patenta Department Canberra Martindom Corm Caine Pytenia Acton Faieh

Dead in Reality Wife Reported Husband Pretence

A woman from Firat Avenue Five Door reported her husband was pretending to be dead and went to his home. Francie John O Dwyer, three years old, was found dead from a stab wound? The exact sequence suggests a knife injury. The tale centers on a suspected murder or fatal incident with a self harm element.

Bydney Thunday Veiveet Mra CrDwyer Ivon Firat Avenue Five Doo O'Dwyer Francie

Irish Annuities British Reply to De Valera Claim

The article discusses a debate over Ireland's annuity burdens and Britain's response to De Valera. It notes a substantial annual sum claimed as a subsidy or burden within the Free State framework and outlines how costs were allocated to pensioners and the budget.

MR. DE Valera London Valers Britain Tate Tom Pala

Irish Duties Plain Talk In Senate Debate

In Dublin Senator Connelly moves second reading of the Emergency Duty Bill noting risks of reprisals but urging careful medical endorsement of the Executive’s mental state. Debates touch on reparations, neutrality, and arbitration as Britain looms in Ireland's fate. The bill passes the second reading without division.

Dublin Mofile Connelly Dutien Bi Henaly Cal Bamator Maioy Lincoln Ali Ge Cornell Ireland de Valera Gakland Ranator Douglas Bank of International Settlemente Republic Count Dlyiaton

German Coal Orders Fuel Divhiin Trade War Rumors

German coal orders from Free State arrive amid trade war rumors as reports claim Tony show and tone of German coal have been sold to Fees State. Delivery from Antwerp expected soon at 3p below British prices. Howth Wales coal-owners supplying 0,000 tons to Britain express concern over market perturbations.

London Divhiin Hiritain Daily Herald Sayer Tony Show Antwerp Howth Wales

Turkey Admitted to League of Nations in Geneva

Turkey was formally admitted as a member of the League of Nations in Geneva on Monday, marking its entry into the international body and the expansion of the organization.

Geneva Turkey Laague of Mations

Inquiry hears sharp condemnation of license dealings

Royal Commissioner Justice Halse Rogers denounces tin licenses inquiry evidence as marked by trickery and dishonesty. Testimony links former Premier Lang and secretary McCauley to license negotiations. Swindell and Munro discuss share transfers and threats, with clashes over payments and control.

Sydney Tupeday Halse Rogers Tin Hare Licesmes Lang McCauley

Wool Freights Reduction Sought by Gra ters

Discussion on cutting wool freight rates to help lower wool prices. Note that wheat rates are higher per mile, while wool freight reductions could reduce revenue by about 27,000 pounds annually. Government ministers weigh impact on railway finances before proceeding.

Dutch air mail offer to postal department

Twenday report notes Dutch postal authorities may open an air service between Australia and London pending subsidy details. Australian authorities have submitted proposals for an Australia to London air route via Melbourne and Austin, with talks continuing.

Eydney Atta

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