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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 28, 1932

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Dominion meat proposal faces Britain at Ottawa talks

Canada seeks a fair deal with Britain on meat concessions as Empire unity drives talks at the Economic Conference. Delegations from Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa Rhodesia and Irish Free State present a joint case to Neville Chamberlain and Sir John Gilmour and press for unanimity amid ongoing informal negotiations.

Ottawa Canada Britain Neville Chamberlain John Gilnour Can Empire Trade Promotion Committee Messie Gullett Downie Stewart New Zealand

Federal Cabinet Short Meeting in Melbourne

The Federal Cabinet met for four hours in Melbourne on Wednesday with plans to reconvene tomorrow morning. Absent were Messrs. Druce, Gullutt and Senator McLachlan. Leyton noted tobacco duties were unchanged and Parkhill said the propand Cranston matter from Canberra had not been reached. Latham attended and was welcomed by Lyons, who hosted a private dinner tonight at the Cabinet College.

Melbourne Drucs Gullutt McLachlan Iyonm Parkhill J. G. Latham Cabinet Lyona Nic Cabinut

Niobe German Training Ship Capsizes in Baltic

A German training ship Niobe foundered in four minutes after being hit by a heavy squall in the Baltic. Sixty nine sailors are officially reported drowned, with rescue operations continuing as seaplanes, cruisers, and destroyers scour the area for survivors and wreckage.

Berlin Niobe Baltic

Labour Leader Seeks Reconsideration Amid Crisis

The London labour leader presses for reconsideration as the Pope delays reply to Mr. Rehence and leaders of churches seek to influence Anglo-Irish tensions. Archbishop Canterbury calls for restraint while Mr. McDonald is urged to continue efforts, and discussions touch on potential economic war and its grave consequences.

London Tueaday Rehence Canterbury McDonald de Valera Council of Church Habbi Jon Lanebury

Fifteen Nominees to Remain in Upper House Report

Reported yesterday that State Cabinet members favor an elected council of eight members. Government plans to appoint 18 nominees and elect 48 members. Nominee members would be retained for nine years before elimination.

Rydney Weanenans Tela Mmeimbern

N Z Borough Defaults In Interest Payments

Petitioners, residents of Australia, seek appointment of a receiver for Thomss Borough over a debt totaling £268,000 due since October 1981. Borough defers interest payments amid mining and governance concerns. Judges adjourn hearing for one month to allow government recommendation for a commissioner appointment.

Wellington Junation Oalley Thomss Loupa Australia Fraser Men Ie Borowgh Sayment Ai Wold Miratra ‘de Judes

German flyer leaves for Fremantle to Perth

The German airman Kinumnaga Wott departs today for Fremantle to join Captain Dertrum as part of an Australian theatre operation. Weather details and atmospheric reports accompany the brief dispatch.

Perth Wrnpam Weanesaay Kinumnaga Wott Fremantle Dertrum Lelluume

Niobe disaster described by passing ship captain

Reported by Captain Muller of the tanker as the Niobe sank after a squall. The ship launched lifeboats saving a few. most crew perished in the sea. Eleven survivors were rescued hours later with officers among the casualties.

Wool Trade Prospects In China Increase Demand Likely

A report to the Australian Wool Growers' Council says China’s wool consumption may rise. Two large Tientsin rug factories now use Australian wool, boosting demand while Japan becomes a major buyer. Sir Graham Waddell says prospects for continued East wool growth justify a direct Australian representative in the region.

Sydney Australian Wool Growers’ Council China Wye Council Austratian Australian Woodrowers’ Council Graham Waddell Waid Chatt Attein A! Airect Australien

Scott's Diary Payment of Imprimage Duty Controversy

Fragmentary note reports a proposal to adapt from primage duty a manuscript sale for the Mitchell Library. Fragments indicate a government payment dispute tied to a captain Heath or Health and a voyage in youth. The text references Sydney Puente and a library purchase at a specified cost.

Ene Chiee Eibearian Lim Sydney Puente Captut Healt Orion Hun Tion Mitchell Library Cnat Cantona Luportmumt

Lost in Bush Near Chati Wood Believed Missing Man

Arthur Wright is reported missing from his home at Chati Wood. A large police and civilian search party was mobilized by Matropallian Superintendent Inspector Mackay to locate him in the dense woods this afternoon.

Bydne Fearn Arthur Wright Chati Wood Tip Inpertor Mackay Ronnie Wilt

Canberra church cooperation proposal for federal capital territory

Report from Sydney notes church authorities consider cooperation among the Presbyterian Methodist and Congregational churches in the federal capital area. They say other parts of the country may follow with denominational services in a single church arrangement under study. The Canberra proposal was not officially considered in Sydney at the time.

Sydney Wednewiny Wederal

Australian Grand Prix record set on Phillip Toland course

New road figure for Australia reports a four cylinder Bugatti driven by W. Bi. Thompson winning the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Toland Victoria. Thompson reportedly lapped a constellated stretch near Richmond at 1114 miles per hour establishing a new distance record. Previous best of 108 miles per hour was published on the same course by F. Carlo.

Rydney Phillip Toland Vic W. Bi. Thompson Roma Richmond F. Carlo

Rioting in Newfoundland as unemployed protest grows

Report from Newfoundland on rioting sparked by unemployment protests. Early Thursday a mob damaged windows and caused injuries, while 18 people were arrested. Authorities cite unrest tied to government negotiations over financing public works programs for the unemployed.

John’e Newfoundland

Findings in Goode inquiry convict misconduct amounting to fraud

Judge Thomson in Sydney found Charles Joachim Goode Chief Transport Commissioner guilty of serious misconduct amounting to fraud upon the Railway Commissioners. The Royal Commission report showed three Vernon cheques drawn through Goode's account were corruptly made or received for past or future favours. It noted that Davis received over £1,800 more than entitled on two Railway Commissioners contracts.

Sydney Charles Joachim Goode Thomson Goode S. E. Vernon J. B. Davis Mr. Goode Davis Railway Commissioners Thompson Uta Varnon Vernon Sala Wvideson

Changes in Transport Control and Officials Named

The report notes possible reappointment of former Transport Chief and prior officials after abolition of positions under the Lang Government. It covers a 1928 cheque incident involving Mr Goode and Vernon Goods tenders, with judicial remarks on motive, candor, and potential corruption, ending with an indication of continued discussion on page three.

Sydney C. J. Goode Miro W. J. Cleary F. A. Maddock Lang State

German Threats to Raise Army Level

A German defense minister warned that Germany would arm to the level of its neighbors if disarmament continued, accusing France of hypocrisy. He stated German forces could not attack a single French division and declared frontier fortifications inadequate, urging strengthening of the army as the only viable alternative.

Rehlin Tts Germany Geweorgenive Don

Hitler Plot Reported Amid Unclear Barlin Voter Fate

Fragmentary report from Barlin on Hitler plot rumors and potential rebellion aimed at influencing leadership. Widespread speculation centers on Sunday and Monday events, with unnamed officials allegedly considering drastic measures.

Barlin Mara Trun Malin Jaorr Hsin General van Mebigheher Indy Wow

Murder of White woman shocks Centennial Park scene

Police probe brutal crime in Centennial Park after a white woman in silk attire was found murdered on the grounds. Detectives believe the killer may have struck again overnight, with a second body located and a third person missing as investigators search for the suspect.

Rydney Weinantay Centennial Park Marty David Vrame Mamba Athens

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