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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 29, 1933

Page

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Lloyd George on Tariffs and Free Trade in London

The Evening Standard questions Lloyd George on reconciling free trade with tariff policy. He argues for universal tariffs to protect farmers, supports Chamberlain’s approach, opposes Ottawa, and favors taxing all imports including meat to aid Dominion trade. The paper calls his stance revolutionary and credits him for exposing tariff one sidedness and aiding Dominions.

London The Evening Standard Lloyd George Joseph Chamberlain Ottawa Dominions Liroyd George

Derailment at Bowning Blamed on Four Officers

A Royal Board of Inquiry found the Albury Mail derailment near Bowning was caused by a worn catch point and a broken rail aided by the excessive speed of 35 to 40 mph where 60 mph was allowed. Four railway officers face discipline for inspection failures.

Sydney Albury Mail Bown Rtigan Ape Fiscal Board Inzit Eich Hartigan W. Mecham Butcher Mulheron Board of Inquiry Bruiner Brazner Bruxner Bowning

Wheat Rising Amid Adverse Weather Factors

Adverse weather and Western Canada conditions push wheat prices higher. Farm Administrators plan to increase exports from the coast to the Orient and consider using a portion of U.S. processing profits to finance shipments.

Winnifeg Canada Orient United States

Sharp advance in New York grains market

Speculative buyers increased activity today as grain futures rose in New York trading. Prices climbed with limits set by market rules and closed higher on a volatile session.

New York Chicago

Wheat Terminals in New York Amid Nervous Market

In New York on Thursday traders at American Wheat Terminals noted a nervous market amid mixed signals from Pacific and northern state wheat trade dynamics. Demand concerns and price volatility influenced early- session activity as buyers and sellers evaluated supply prospects.

New York Pacific North- State

Hospitals face 44 hour week cost and closures

In Sydney an Industrial Commission hearing on hospital hours heard opponents of a 44 hour week warn it would raise costs by about £14 000 yearly for the public hospitals due to bigger staff needs. David Donald of Sydney Hospital warned wards might close if enacted. The hearing was adjourned.

Bydney Doctora Nureen The Hospitals Association Simpson David Donald Sydney Hospital

Fears of World Decline in Wheat Demand Push Bread Campaign

Sir Albert Humphries says world wheat requirements likely fall, boosting a campaign to popularize wheaten bread in the Far East. The World Grain Conference discussed shrinking exports and a surplus problem, with G B J Broomhall proposing campaigns in China and India to align production with buyers. Canada Australia and Russia markets are noted for strong wheat exports and rising wheaten bread demand.

Regina Albert Humphries National Association of British and Irish Millers World Grain Conference Bir Albert G. B. J. Broomhall J. D. Broomball China Isewure Broomball India Russia Japan Ealing

Royal visit invitation status for Anzac Memorial

Government House in Sydney announced there will be no invitation extended to any Royal Family member to open the Anzac Memorial at Hyde Park next year. The Victorian Government has invited a Royal Family member for the centenary celebrations in October next year, but no reply is expected for several months.

Sydney Tiwan Government House Hyde Park Australia

Curtain Falls on World Economic Conference Closing Plenary

The World Economic Conference wrapped its session with Ramsay MacDonald urging continued activity by the Bureau and executive committees. Leaders from Italy Germany and Russia warned of risks from adjournment, currency instability, and rising nationalism, urging coordinated action to revive trade and employment.

London Ramsay MacDonald The Economic Commission Colijn Signor Jung Italy Dr. Schacht Germany Maisaky Russia MacDonald

Eviction Fears Raised By Balmain Unemployed Group

A Balmain union deputation urged Minister Hawkins to curb wholesale evictions of the unemployed and seek higher dole. They reported 70 to 75 percent of Balmain's jobless were under eviction notice or expected one soon. The minister refused to raise the dole but promised action if gathered evidence showed hardship from evictions.

Sydney Unemployed Workers 'Union of Balmain Hawkins

Ulm Plane Crash Near Port Marnock After Fuel Runout

Civils guards and volunteers aided C T P Ulm as his aircraft ran out of petrol and toppled on the wooden runway. The wrecked craft cracked and was to be jacked up while fuel was dumped to prevent further danger. Ulm vowed to retry takeoff once repairs are completed at Port Marnock.

London Volunteera Port Marnock

Aborigines in Court Faced Over Lake Tyern Break-in

Two full-blooded Aboriginal men, Fydney James McRae aged 19 and Robert King aged 24, appeared in Criminal Court charged with breaking into the Lake Tyern Aboriginal Station and stealing 14 pounds in cash along with tobacco and cigarettes. McRae received two years in prison while King was sentenced to 18 months.

Melbourne Fydney James McRae Robert King Criminal Court Today Lake Tyern McRae King Fo

Admiralty Plans New Singapore Base Ship Detachment

In reply to a House question, Sir Bolton Eyres Moncreiff stated Singapore base needs a beaching stage and a base ship similar to others. H.M. Terror with 12 officers and 202 men was sent to Singapore, with annual maintenance costing £11,900 excluding personnel pay.

London House of Commons the Admiralty Bolton Eyres Moneeii Singapore H.M Bingapore

Hearing on Motel Trades Apprentices Awards Reserved

At today’s hearing the Motel Trades Employees Association case for awards to cover indentured apprentices and learners was adjourned with judgement reserved. The report notes seaport elevator congestion and grain movement pressures as context for proposed remedies. Two options are suggested: ship to Oriental markets or to Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic ports to compete with midwestern grain movements and price declines.

Sydney Motel Trades Employees’Association Oriental China Gulf of Mexico Atlantic

Davis Cup First Singles Match Boosts England Lead

In the Davis Cup challenge round first singles match Friday, Austin of England defeated Merlin of France in straight sets 6 3, 6 4, 6 0 for a decisive victory.

Faris Austin Merlin England France

State ALP Executive Fails to Censure Evans

Contrary to expectations the State ALP Executive meeting refrained from action against Mr. W Evans for his charges against the Inner Group. The absence of action is seen as an admission of weakness despite strong support for Evans within the executive.

Bydney A.L.P W. Evans Weaknes Mr. Evans

Fragmented notice from obscure listing

An OCR snippet shows garbled phrases about rental content and arrangements in Australia with unclear casualty mentions. The readable parts are insufficient to identify a concrete event, date, or named entities for a proper summary.

Agriculture Secretary Announces Wheat Reduction Program

Washington reports Secretary Wallace set 465,198,488 bushels as state and county allotments under a voluntary domestic plan. Payments would be 28 cents per bushel if growers reduce acreage by up to 20 percent, totaling about 127 million dollars if full participation occurs.

Washington Mr. Wallace United States Wallace

Bridge Design Credit to Dr Bradfield

Deputy Premier Bruxner released a report from the Director of Public Works stating Dr. Bradfield designed the Sydney Harbour Bridge and that Mr Fraeman’s claims are unfounded. The report cites documents and interviews to support Bradfield as the designer.

Sydney Dr. Bradfield Freeman Sydney Harbour Bridge Bruxner Bradfield Director of Public Works Mr. Mitchell Department Fraeman

Golfers Help Police Chase After Thefts At Bonnie Doon

Six golfers at the Bonnie Doon links in Arncliffe joined pursuing police after two men carrying a parcel dropped it and fled. Constable Lanigan alerted stations. two motorcycles joined the chase. The suspects crossed Muddy Creek toward the golf course. one man fell after a shot from Detective Hardy and both were captured.

Sydney Bonnie Doon Links Arncliffe Lanigan Cook's River Golf Links Hardy

Empire Delegations Present Views on Post Conference Finances

A British Empire Delegation statement outlines positions on monetary policy and trade. It notes limited time for full effect of Ot tawe agreements and asserts that while benefits remain unrealized, general principles are sound and barrier reductions between imperial countries should continue.

Electrification Considered for Sydney to Newcastle Line

Railways Commissioners may approve electrifying the Sydney to Newcastle route. Estimating lower operating costs, officials note travel times may not significantly shorten.

Sydney Railways Commissioners Newcastle

Kansas City Kidnapping Case Yields Death Sentence

Walter McGee was sentenced to death in Kansas City for kidnapping Miss McRilroy daughter of the city manager. It marked the first extreme penalty in the national crusade against kidnappers and one of the few cases where the victim survived unharmed.

Kansas City Walter McGee Miss McRilroy United States

Imperial Cricket Conference Meets at Lords

The Imperial Cricket Conference will gather at Lords on Monday with delegates from England Australia South Africa the West Indies and India. The Australian Press Association notes leg theory is not on the agenda though England Australia tests are likely to be discussed with no definite steps expected.

London Imperial Cricket Conference England Australia South Africa West Indies India Lords Australian Press Association

Mr Jardine to Tour India as MCC Captain

The Daily Telegraph reports Mr Jardine accepted the MCC captaincy for an India tour. The squad departs September 22 with players from the Australian tour invited. Sutcliffe Hammond and Leyland could not join.

MR. Jardine India London Jardine M.C.C Daily Telegraph Sutcliffe Hammond Leyland

Ex-Service Men Debate at Empire Service League Conference

British members at the Empire Service League Conference criticised Australia's treatment of British ex service men. W H Franks and others said they lacked recognition in Australia including in the Returned Soldiers Association and pension rights. Fike of Queensland denied government discrimination against ex Imperial soldiers. General Hobbs said complaints came from disgruntled ex Imperial soldiers who refused work.

London Australia W. H. Franks Returned Soldiers’ Association Fike Queensland Hobbs

Harbour Fog Disrupts Sydney Ferry Traffic

Heavy fog enveloped Sydney until late this morning hampering harbour traffic. Ferry masters sailed slowly as the Kosciusko grazed rocks at Kirribilli Point damaging its rudder and a tug nearly ran aground near Goat Island. Several whips entering the heads dropped anchor to avoid hazards.

Sydney Kosciusko Kirribilli Point Goat Island

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Bowning Train Wreck American Wheat Terminals Far East Bureau Kathleen Starr Tarrawingee Wangaratta Miss Martell Misa Starr MR. Ulm Lake Tyern Station State A.L.P. Executive Chase Empire Imperial Cricket Gathering
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