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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1932
Page
1
Berlin reports a sudden coup establishing a military dictatorship in Berlin and Brandenburg with severe measures. Government declares emergency powers, censures communications, and plans death penalties for armed resistance as Prussia resists and President Hindenburg endorses the action.
Adelaide, Thursday. No fewer than 400 windows valued at £10,000 sustained damage from nightly window blashers patrolling the city. Many other window damages reported.
About 5,000 mourners clash with police near Hannu after a funeral. They hacked at the police house, damaged windows, and attempted entry. The officer on duty fired a revolver, killing two women and wounding five others.
London report says the Bavarian Government has filed a test case seeking definition of the Reich’s powers to interfere in state governance. The Munich correspondent of the British United Press notes the move aims to clarify constitutional authority amid German state relations.
Dublin reports Mr. De Valera has convened the Call for Friday to consider an Emergency Bill amended by the Senate. The Senate, by 29 to 17, insists on amendments to the Oaths Bill delaying the law until after a general election unless the Dail is summoned. Senator Quirk lauds De Valera as Ireland's flag bearer amid fiery rhetoric.
The Attorney General Sir Thomas Inakip warns that in Ottawa momentous talks the Irish question must not overshadow discussions. He urges government to avoid non-Empire arbitration, saying participation would smear the Empire. He argues a united Britain preserves harmony and Ireland should remain within the Empire.
The funeral of Lord Plumer in London drew 6,000 uniformed soldiers and thousands more along a Westminster Abbey procession. The Duke of Connaught represented the King as Field Marshals surrounded the gun carriage. The private soldiers bore the coffin to the Unknown Warrior tomb amid Dominion troops and the Last Post.
Central Office for Canberra to run the Commonwealth census on June 30 1933 with proclamation by the Governor General Sir Isaac Isaace after executive council approval. Official census time is midnight between June 29 and June 30. Headquarters for central administration undecided. Melbourne previously hosted it, Canberra offered for convenience to central statistics work.
A Sydney lottery office clerk stopped a £20 prize payout on a stolen ticket yesterday. A young woman presented the ticket and forged signature, then vanished after payment was delayed during inquiry. Detectives seek the claimant who used a wrong initial.
Report from Thursday notes a calm night in Berlin aside from a minor affray on the Ruhr area. Authorities warn ringleaders may face the death penalty under new provisions, stirring concern among extremists.
Canberra professional officers condemn government action extending Commonwealth Public Service Arbitrator awards to non members. The association’s report at its second annual meeting argues the government bases its policy on implied coercion to join unions and questions the legality of this stance.
James Thomis Jones a 60 year old farmer was jailed for two years on two counts of passing valueless cheques. Detectives said he left a trail of bad cheques in many country towns while posing as a stock buyer. Police noted prior criminal activity in Queensland and Victoria and a magistrate called him a public menace.
News from Germany reports leaders like Herr Grezesinski and his assistant jailed then released as Bracht threatened arrest targets. Union leaders fear mass strikes may cancel elections while rumors of clandestine loyalties and Communist influence swirl. General Von Schleicher named ruler of Berlin and Brandenburg with emergency authority as the July Reich May elections loom.
A government memo to the Minister for Mines notes a dearth of workers in West Wallsend, reporting only about 10 out of a population figure remain active. The document highlights the impact of recent events on local labor and industry.
Berlin police raided a Communist printing plant on Thursday and seized leaflets urging a general strike. Ninety people were arrested as authorities also suppressed the movement known as Hotefahno.
The Paris press views German moves as a new concession to Hitler. The Petit Journal says Von Papen won a key battle against the Republic and now urges abandoning Versailles Treaty safeguards.
The VRC held an inquiry into a horse entered as Gagoola in the Bothany Trial at Flemington on June 8, 1631 and determined the New Zealand bred horse Simba is the true identity. The owner, Guest of Sydney, was disqualified for five years.
Archdeacon Davien, president of the Council of Churches and Moore Theological College principal, defends the Anzac Memorial statuary groups from moral and ethical criticism. He argues the groups, like the Calvary memorials, remain open to scrutiny but are justified as war memorials.
The wool sales closed 10 percent above the June closing rates with scoureds 10 to 15 percent higher, fine cross breds 15 to 20 percent up, and slips 10 to 15 percent higher.
The society elected Wr. F. J. Hroinowaki as president and W. S. Rimmer as vice president with A. Percival E. Knox G. Rittinger and others as officers. The annual report praised retiring president C. H. Wickens noting his public service and lasting legacy.
Delegates from Britain United States France and Italy at the Disarmament Conference agree on limiting land artillery calibers and enforceable numbers. The draft resolution by Sir John Simon and Dr Benes outlines restrictions for coastal fortress and mobile guns and extends to broader disarmament measures including air and chemical warfare prohibitions. Naval disarmament talks to align with Washington and London treaty parties are to report findings before further sessions.
In a broadcast the Prime Minister described the war loan conversion scheme as continuing Lauganne work and to be expanded at a forthcoming economic conference. It aims to renew poverty and unemployment causes. He said success would save £32,000,000 yearly and lower capital costs for British industry, with broad political support and a 1,776,000 response rate showing minimal repayment demand.
The Interior Minister Mr Parkhill announced a further 12 month extension of a 20 percent rent reduction on land rentals for private residential and business leases in the city area. Cabinet had approved a temporary concession in July 1921, and the decision follows review of current conditions.
Three men escaped death after a gas clan cylinder exploded in a Cooma refreshment room causing damage to three adjoining premises. A constable spotted a fire early and alerted occupants. The front of the shop was blown out and bricks were hurled as flames spread.
Police traced the suspected killer Robert Audley 24 to a bush near Nimmitabel after a brutal double murder of Eileen Hain 40 and Ettie Tucker 25. Audley was found dead hanging from a tree with signs of a struggle, leaving police to shift to a fatality inquiry.
The budget committee of the State Cabinet reviews departmental estimates to cut the deficit and considers abolishing the Publicity Department. Premier plans economy while Mr Stevens and assistant Treasurer Spooner attend the Premiers' Conference meeting in Melbourne. Publicity branch reportedly saves £4000 annually.
Rutcliffe tops batting list by completing 2000 runs for the eleventh consecutive season. Hobba has exceeded 2000 in a season on seventeen occasions. The Standard notes Robine’s Denmark tour with Bir Julian Kahn should not affect Australian tour prospects, for which he remains near certain if available.
The Dean of the Faculty of Commerce at Melbourne University Professor Copland criticizes a 6 per cent interest rate charged by the Commonwealth Bank for funds used in unemployment relief work. He notes governments can borrow at four per cent and questions paying 6 per cent now, fearing higher costs delay recovery and investment.
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