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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1932
Page
1
The Ottawa discussion accelerates with Empire trade talks focusing on currency and price levels for primary products. Dominion concessions, exchange adjustments, and a possible monetary formula are debated as experts seek a united approach ahead of a world conference.
Britain signals priority on stabilizing world prices but warns limits on coalition action. Mr Manley Balawin’s detersiiens stress cooperation through an international scheme, while preserving Empire’s right to act if price trends fall outside. Premier Baldwin urges careful, limited action to aid recovery amid war pressures.
The New York Herald-Tribune outlines a visionary British plan for a new currency. It discusses restoring gold contributions, potential revaluation, and a monetary system that could rebalance price levels while strengthening pound influence across the empire.
The Buenos Aires representative reports anxiety over Australia and South Africa seeking concessions to access the British market, risking Argentine exports. The piece notes talk of atoma and other terms from Ottawa and London and hints at pressure on Argentine suppliers and quality standards amid international competition.
Mr Bruce plans private discussions with British officials to press for immediate functioning of the currency question committee. He notes empire currency evasion has been sidelined by war urgency and belief among Dominion leaders that Australia faces a dire monetary outlook and low commodity prices.
The article notes that Britain is unlikely to take action against Russian trade. It cites Neville Chamberlain signaling Britain's stance on preventing the influx of wheat and other products from Russia while considering the broader impact of debt and imports on the economy.
A Yorke Times analysis notes the imperial conference showcasing British Empire cohesion amid democracy pressures. It argues imperial vitality grows as empire changes, with Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa pledging loyalty while seeking freer trade among themselves and with other nations.
The Daily Telegraph reports Italy is secretly constructing two 6,742 ton cruisers two destroyers and ten smaller craft including submarines. Minister Ramzia Fariani announced on April 28 that no new building program would start until the Disarmament Conference outcome is known. These ships aim to counter Frances challenge and expect completion well before France’s six ships.
At Melbourne meetings the Cabinet is set to decide on transferring the Patents Office from Melbourne to barr. A close vote is anticipated as three ministers reportedly support the proposal. Interior Minister A Parkhill notes the transfer is funded in the current year's budget estimates and hopes its approval will pass at tomorrow's Cabinet session.
Sydney reports that 1000 men began work this morning under the unemployment relief scheme. Most are assigned to water and sewerage projects and authorities hope to have 9000 more employed soon.
Cairo reports the Egyptian Government will convert £6,000,000 of British war loan. The National Bank of Egypt converts a nearly equal amount, used to back the Egyptian note issue.
Mr Arthur Henderaun arrived from Geneva and stated he could not claim full knowledge of conference results Yet he noted progress toward drastic air disarmament measures Conferences favored budget cuts and armament limits but urged more thorough work Government translation of theory into practice remained incomplete The conference did not agree on a final disarmament treaty
Fragmentary remarks discuss Australia facing drought and famine risks, urging that Empire currency policy be tackled seriously. The piece notes Britain may lead, with London as financial center, while No. 1 Committee advances Empire trade and currency questions, awaiting Britain’s possible stance with the Bank of England.
In Cooma an inquest into Mem Eien Hain and Minn Fille Thicher’s deaths heard police notes on Robert Holward Audley. Detectives cited a prior charge and an arrest warrant related to alleged false pretences. The motive suggested was Audley's wish to run the car, with no strong evidence of harm to the women and petrol obtained at a local garage prior to the trip.
The cabinet plans to review budget proposals for the current financial year with expected drastic economies. A balance of the 1883-81 budget may require saving about £2,000,000 from tentative deferrals. A decision on resuming half-payments on coats from New South Wales could affect hundreds of miners’ jobs.
In hush circles in New York the Borah proposal for an international conference is viewed as offering a chance to include war debts on the agenda of the upcoming economic monetary conference under the League of Nations. The comment in high admin offices remains unavailable.
Sydney dispatch reports debate over the New State Movement with ministers in disagreement over Northern Territory status. Leaders including Mr Parkhill and Mr Trayner are cited, while South African delegate Mr Dwan or Diroan weighs in on federal balance and costs. Cape Town notes end of report.
A brief community health update notes efforts to return to full health after a recent outbreak. Officials urge continued caution and remind residents of available services and vaccination options.
Berlin Sunday report of Gunther Grochott, 34, a gliding record holder over 38 miles and veteran airman, killed after takeoff in a gliding race near Rhoon Mountain. Four other pilots started the ascent. parachute failure caused the fatal fall from Mount Juvettes.
In Dublin on Sunday Irish duties remain withheld amid a covert tariff dispute. Prime Minister de Valera was active all day, but the cabinet was not convened to finalize the issue.
Trial notes show John and Mise Wille Tucker facing charges after a confrontation described as a local Orange affair. Rich is remanded for a fortnight while accusations of intent to murder tied to Audrey and the alleged strangulation are examined.
A Morning Post special from Spain reports the Republic losing support and the President living under threat. The piece notes unrest among factions, robberies at royal properties, and women lamenting religious banners amid political tension.
German political scene tightens as Papen seizes Prussia control threatening to oust a Catholic vice chancellor. Catholic cooperation with the national govt may rise as a response. Nazi attacks and censorship surge, with violence and arrests reported in Berlin amid political upheaval.
At Central Court, Cleorge May age 27 faced charges of gravely injuring Cecil Reynolds after an alleged underworld attack. May appeared in court with Reynolds. the defense claimed Reynolds was criminally involved in the incident. May was remanded.
AYDNET reports the Minister for Pranapart City Bruxnarhan continues Railway Department policy to add corridor carriages. A £1,600 cost is authorised for work on the widened doors and interior to provide roomy comfortable corridor cars for country travellers.
Fragmentary OCR notes report the death of an archdeacon with vague language and missing, garbled information. No clear age or circumstances are discernible from the readable text. Further transcription needed to establish identity or date.
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