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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 27, 1933

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Little Ottawa Conference Could Shape London Empire Policy

London dispatch reports growing support at the Little Ottawa Conference for establishing a permanent British Empire office in London. Unions seek higher authority for HK Commissioners, while secrecy surrounds overseas delegations and topics. The Economic Conference Bureau will appoint a small committee by November 1 to decide on reconvening the conference.

London Little Ottawa Australia Economic Conference Bureau

Alleged Oil Agency Case In Melbourne Court

In Melbourne a case against Jon Rossing an agent accused of taking 15 pounds by sale pretences from J Hunt of Adelaide was adjourned The defence said the proceedings were a frame up to secure an Australian agency for a Latvian oil concern Rossing allegedly arranged a deal with Fairfax to distribute the company tolls in South Australia with a royalty on imports Fairfax claimed Rossing could cut him out of business so the hearing was postponed

Melbourne Jon Rossing J. Hunt Adelaide Heming Australia Latvia Rossing Hunt Fairfax South Australia Miying Bunsi- Rens

Bomb attempt on Bengal governor's train at Kalakhali

An attempted bombing aimed at the Governor of Bengal's special train exploded at Kalakhali 130 miles from Calcutta. The engine passed unharmed and the governor reached Calcutta on schedule after the bid to derail the train did not succeed.

Calcutta Bengal Bart Bengal Kalakhali

New York Stock Exchange Adjusts Hours and Schedule

The New York Block Exchange announces shortened trading hours from 1 am to 2 pm after Tuesday's session and confirms there will be no session next Saturday.

New York Block Exchange Anti

Inner Group Seeks To Block Labour Unity Move

Sydney reports the Inner Group of the Lang Labour Party instructs that no selection ballot be held for the next federal elections. The move aims to keep control and resist unity with Federal Labour forces. Instructions were sent to union officials in NAW to spur further revolt against the Inner Group.

Sydney Lang Labour Party NAW Federal Labour Party

Spider Bite Blamed for Man's Death in Compensation Case

The Workers' Compensation Commission ruled for the respondent in the suit by the widow of Hugh Carr of Wirehiwabah. The question was whether Carr died from generalised septicaemia after a finger scratch on January 1 1932 or from a red back spider bite on January 24 1933. Doctors disputed the cause with one attributing death to septicaemia and another insisting a spider bite caused the death.

Brydney Workers’ Compensation Commission Hugh Carr Wirehiwabah Carr Cobar M. Elliott W. Ingram

Lottery revenue debated by hospitals association leader

The President of the Hospitals Association of New England urged extending the state lottery to curb cross border competition. He said hospitals depended on lottery revenue for maintenance and questioned outcomes if the lottery were cut back, proposing a hospital tax as an alternative.

Bydney Hospitals Association of N.E.W

Irish dispute talks may resume Dublin duty lift offer

Dublin officials signal a thaw in the Anglo Irish dispute with a pledge to remove emergency duties if Britain follows suit. Minister Bean Lemans told the Senate Ireland is not eager to retain tariff barriers and would move quickly to lift duties if Britain acts promptly.

Bean Lemans Commerce and Industry Senate Ireland Britain

Questions in House of Commons on Irish Free State settlement

Mr Doyle asked the Government to accept a hump settlement in the financial dispute with the Irish Free State. The Dominions Secretary replied the Government is prepared to consider any suggestion toward a comprehensive settlement. No door would be closed. Britain's position is well understood in Parliament and in Ireland.

London House of Commons Doyle Irish Free State Dominions Mr. Thomas Britain Ireland

Wheat Deals Canada Benefits from Rise

John McFarland, Canadian Government wheat representative, sold 50 million bushels and bought 45 million as markets moved. Government holdings reached 140 million bushels, with a rise offsetting a potential 20 million dollar loss. US exchanges discuss five cent price fluctuation limits. Wheat futures rose 4 to 6. cents.

Winnipeg John McFarland United States

All Stop IRS and Trains in Germany

A country wide operation halted IRS activities and train services in Germany as authorities conduct a broad search for radicals. Police and security services report coordinated actions across multiple states targeting suspected extremist networks. No injuries reported and transit partially resumed after inspections.

Berlin Police Round Up Radicals Ahead of Festival

In a massive Tuesday operation near Berlin police halted main rail and road routes for about 40 minutes to search trains and vehicles. About 200 were arrested in Stuttgart over alleged plans to distribute prohibited pamphlets at an athletic festival. In Breslau a Communist resisted as posters were affixed. Authorities touted the transport search as a gun factory of a success. Hidden materials and weapon carrying arrests were reported as well.

Berlin Stuttgart Breslaw Hageage

Coastal floods sweep Manning River area as rains soak coast

The Manning River broke its banks flooding a large low lying area while the Hunter River caused worry. Rain totals reached 190 points at Wauchope and 600 points at Locrrige with 618 points district wide by 9 am. Meteorologist Mares warned of further unsettled conditions and another disturbance from the west. Shipping was urged to heed a Weather Bureau warning.

Sydney Manning Hunter Mr. Mares Tahielandia Wauchope Fower Nex

Cricket war with body line bowling escalates tensions

Both sides report on-field incidents as body line bowling sparks a renewed cricket war. Teams accuse each other of dangerous deliveries and unsportsmanlike conduct, while officials seek calm and enforce rules at the crease.

Jardine's Record In Test Draw As Langridge Leads West Indies

Jardine top scored with 127 as England match against West Indies ended in a draw. Langridge spun through the innings taking seven for 66 and 23 wickets across the two Tests, while Clark troubled the Caribbean batsmen with leg theory bowling. Reach and Constantine provided late resistance for the West Indies, but Jardine's century and Robins support sealed a narrow day’s play.

London Jardine Clark West Indies Riba Reach England Jarline Robins aKale Reache Constantine Lang Dpe Martin- WE Barrow Achond Verity Martindale

Warner Praises Jardine as Cricketer in Telegraph

Mr PF F Warner writes in the Daily Telegraph that Jardine is a master of the fast bowl. He asserts it is not possible to overpraise Jardine's cricket talent and skill.

MR. Warner Jardine London PF. F Plum) Warner Daily Telegraph

France Tightens Tariffs on American Imports

Paris reports France has raised duties on about 60 American import lines by up to 800 percent. The move prompts questions about a tariff truce breach and possible trade war. U S commercial attache notes millions of dollars in exports hit as prohibitive duties aim to counter dollar decline.

Paris France

Sydney Chamber of Commerce Sees Confidence Restore After Dust Year

At the annual meeting in Sydney Mr Spencer Watts president of the Chamber of Commerce voiced optimism about Australia's economy in the Dust year. He urged reduced government interference and warned against load of borrowing. The delegates decided to cable the Australian Resident Minister in London praising the World Economic Conference.

Sydney Sydney Chamber of Commerce Spencer - Watts Watts London 8. M. Bruce

House lifted in gale at Marmong Point

A weatherboard house at Marmong Point Lake Macquarie was lifted off its foundations during a gale last night and moved several feet. All occupants escaped unharmed.

Newcastle Marmong Folnt Lake Macquarie

Four Women May Be Included In Upper House Nominations

The report says four women are likely to be among anti-labour candidates nominated for the reformed Upper House. The committee advising the Government on warding the election reportedly favors including leading women from the feminine forces in N.S.W. nomination lists.

Cinna Delivers Faultless Innings In Standout Display

A cinna invariably brings out his best and played a great faultless innings that showcased his top form.

Second Test Critique of Fast Leg Theory Sparks Debate

London commentary notes the second test was inconclusive yet revealing. Critics call fast leg theory hazardous and un cricket like while Jardine’s defense argues for its strategic merit. The debate centers on legality, spectacle, and future tactics.

London Sporting Dife

Man Drowns Saving Boat at Kempsey

Kempsey, Wednesday. A young man, Gordon Supple, dived into a swollen stream at Toorooka to save a boat that had broken loose, and failed to reappear. The body has not yet been recovered.

Kempsey Gordon Supple Toorooka Muraco

Explosion in sewer shaft injures two workers in Au burn

Two men Thomas McMahon and Alfred Quigg were working 40 feet below the surface when detonators exploded. McMahon suffered a compound fracture and severe shock, Quigg sustained lacerations and lip injury. Both were pulled from water and admitted to hospital in serious condition.

Bydney Auburn Thomas McMahon Alfred Quigg McMahon Quige Mall

Ocean Thrills As Two Girls Stowaway Aboard liner

Agnes Bowler aged 12 of Carlton and her friend Lena Delaney hid aboard the liner Or sown to see another country. Police were alerted after Tenn Delaney’s mother returned from an errand. A wireless message said the girls were found but rough seas prevented transfer. they would be taken to Adelaide and returned home tomorrow. The girls had only 10d in their possession.

Melbourne Agnes Bowler Carlton Lena Delaney Tenn Delaney Oraowa Adelaide

Trade Parleys Britain and Japan Seek Early Conference

In the House of Commons Parliamentary Secretary Mr Burgin said Britain and Japan aim for an early conference on Japanese trade competition. A reply was sent July 20 to a note from the Japanese Government indicating their position on convening talks.

London The Board of Trade Burgin House of Commons

Spanish Rising Madrid Quiet After Arrests

Premier Azana says Spain is quiet after a crackdown. Additional arrests done and many political clubs tied to the short lived movement have been closed. Fascists appeared to lead the plan, limited to civilians.

Madrid Senor Azana Spain

Tri lateral talks on cotton textiles proposed

A proposal seeks trilateral discussions in India among Industries concerned of Lancashire, India and Japan to cover all textile classes. The British Government hopes Japan will accept on behalf of its industry to advance a notia factory agreement through these talks.

Population Problem in the East

The Rev. Nelson Britton and the Rev. J A Rake of the London Missionary Society spoke to the Millions Club about rising population in Eastern nations. They warned the issue grows each year and Australia faces a need to populate its lands or lose ground.

Bydney Nelson Britton J. A. Rake London Missionary Society Millions Club Australia

Notable Note on Arrangements for Reuters World Service

A brief notice states that by special arrangement Reuters World Service and other sources are used in the issue and that content from Australia and New Zealand is reserved for this edition.

Reuters World Service Ion Everesay Australia New

Government introduces import curbs for extraordinary times

Java to limit imports from foreign countries as a preventive measure. The ordinance targets exclusive imports and will stay in force for ten months.

Java Batavia People’s Council

Aspirant for Board of Control in New South Wales Cricket

Mr A C M Boye the New South Wales cricket selector will contest election to the Board of Control at the annual meeting of the New South Wales Cricket Association.

Sydney A.C. M. Boye Bouth Board of Control New South Wales Cricket Association

Thief Escapes After Break-in At Lampson Paragon Ltd

A break-in at Lampson Paragon Ltd Barry Hills last night saw thieves escape with £10 from the safe. Police found blood stains at the entry and other parts of the building.

Escaplu Sydney Lampson Paragon Ltd Barry Hills

Migs in Womanhood Speak at Mission Service

The Bishop of Armidale presides at the Woman’s Mission Service in Manly addressing today’s womanhood. He says many women imitate men, losing true feminine identity, as unpleasant vices and hardness are observed in contemporary women.

Migs Bydney Manly Armidale Mshop Moyes

Australian Sprinters Challenge Set by Robertson

Australian sprinter Austin Robertson proposes a 1000 dollar side bet to race any US sprinter over 100 or 200 yards, signaling a bold challenge to American track athletes for a prize race.

Ban Francisco Austin Robertson America

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