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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
1
South Premier Mr Stevens outlined a plan to place 1,000 farmers in dairying and to use unemployed registries to place them on farms or in share farming. He urged funding to support rural living areas and urged a raised exchange rate to help producers, aiming to stabilize prices and reduce unemployment.
Markets fell as trading on the New York Stock Exchange weakened amid a broad downturn. Analysts cited renewed economic concerns and investor caution as major causes, with declines touching major indices and several blue chip firms.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an air chief named Smithy or civil official, with unclear references to ARLACKTNT Wemesday and Dow Al yadire Mlogatord. Contains garbled names and actions about a secretary Tir Hotere and a possible seal at a Cam a.
Charlea Connelly aged 40 faced Central Court on a charge of stealing 44 from Hilde Wilson at the G.P.C. He claimed hunger drove him to crime and admitted entering the premises to take funds. A six month imprisonment sentence was imposed.
A tragic incident in Adelaide involves a sleeping girl found dead after a walk toward Walkerly Maat Hicht. Investigators trace a limp at the Murray River as authorities search for clues and establish the cause before reporting any clear verdict.
In dense morning fog near Fort Denison two ferries collided just after 730 am. Quick actions by crew and many passengers helped prevent loss of life. Manly ferry assisted while damage was assessed, boats later resumed service. The Kubo had recently dropped off a large work crew at Garden Island.
AYDNET Wednesday reports Premier Stevens refuted Labour claims that government would end the dole if returned to office. He warned such talk misleads voters and pledged ongoing assistance to those in need. The remarks aimed to reassure electorates amid widespread debate over welfare policy.
English Derby in London today with teams and notable participants. Report notes race conditions and expected outcome as local press covers the event.
Fragmentary text asserts the Lang Government gave aid to unfortunate people from Uvsthana who faced poverty and unemployment. Details and proper nouns are garbled, leaving the outcome unspecified and the source unclear.
Unemployed crowds gathered at Brunswick Town Hall on Wednesday to protest high housing costs and tram rail fares. The meeting escalated as attendees disrupted speakers, shouting down the panel and passing a resolution to press further agitation against rising prices and unemployment. The gathering dispersed amid disorder.
Sydney report states Minister for Labour Cunningham refutes malicious rumours that the Stevens Government would cut the dole if returned. He warns that any department officer involved in circulating such rumours will be instantly dealt with.
A garbled report alleges a figure of £60,009 involving transfers from Motherhood Endowment funds via the Commercial Bank. The text references the Enforcement Act, operation and regulation, and a government program, with unclear names and places, suggesting a political finance controversy.
The Criminal Court sentenced Harold Williams 27 Bush Martin 29 and James Adams 30 to 20 years imprisonment connected with a World War II era assault. The trio, said to be involved in the Pontlige Gaol incident, were sent to Pontrlige Gaol today with additional terms.
The new permanent Commonwealth stamp features the taste of pictorial atampa with a kookaburra design. The issue, to be printed next month, carries delicate tones and aims to reflect government spending and endowment funds amid political controversy surrounding mothers pensions and related services.
Wheat prospects vary by region with Manitoba and Saskatchewan reporting good to fair conditions while Alberta shows some drought stress. Rain shortages raise concerns over cereal yields and grasshopper damage as weather patterns influence reserves and potential production.
President Hoover backed the Manufacturers Sales Tax before the Senate and minutes later the Finance Committee rejected the levy by 12 votes to 8. The vote follows earlier endorsement and signals continued opposition to the tax proposal in Congress.
In Geneva the Disarmament Conference committee passed a resolution calling for abolition of chemical and bacteriological weapons flame projectors and incendiary projectiles except for air defense. It also accepted a British proposal to extend capital ship age to 26 years and fixed aircraft carriers at 17 years and submarines at 13 years.
In the House of Commons the Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs said all other governments had agreed to regarding the Hoover Plan. He noted that deals with Germany, Greece, and Finland were already signed and other nations were moving forward.
A Communist teacher named James surrendered to police after recent Auckland riots. He appeared in court today and was remanded in custody for further proceedings.
Dublin reports President De Valera told the Irish delegation to Ottawa they would leave on July 5. Mr Coomrava pressed why Cyn would not go, receiving no reply. Desmond FitzGerald urged honest explanation as to why the country would not be represented in Ottawa while the Free State would conduct no business there. The British government also showed no readiness to negotiate with the Free State delegation.
An intruder attacked two elderly Chinese residents in Mancot, using iron piping to strike An Min as he bathed, leaving him near unconscious. The assailant moved to Wing Kee’s room, delivering further violence before fleeing. No theft was reported.
Reports cite allegations of conspiracies to defraud Waverley Council of funds. A sergeant and an alleged contractor faced questions as investigators probe the affair. A mangled body linked to the case is found near Sydney trains, with details under examination by authorities.
Melbourne report notes constitutional expert Harrison Moore arguing reform need not abolish the Legislative Council and could allow a referendum. London dispatch summarizes Privy Councilview that section 2 of the Colonial Laws Validity Act, read with the Constitution Statute, governs powers to abolish or alter the NSW upper chamber.
William Thomas McDonald was fined 100 pounds at Central Dashmouth Court for making a false return. The previous hearing noted issues with the case and McDonald was described as the founder, with the proceedings continuing.
Mr Stevens stated that the terms of the Royal Commission into certain administrative acts of the last Government would be announced tomorrow. The inquiry is expected to scrutinize high level decisions and actions.
The managing director of the Australian Banner Quilting Company was ordered to extend a mortgage over land to the Deputy Commissioner of Federal Taxation and to deliver a deed of covenant for the fine payment plus undertakings to ensure compliance.
An unnamed passenger from Nasworne narrowly escaped injury after a rainstorm caused a derailment. The main driver kept the line for almost two miles until the woman, who was found tied, avoided worse harm as authorities investigated the night accident.
The United States government favored Britain’s call for a world economic conference to decide participation and price stabilization methods. Early convocation of nations could prove valuable in the present emergency.
The congress derides the gravity of external and internal issues while denying linkage with the Herriot government. It accepts Bacialis programs including cutting military spending to 1028 levels, tram traffic ban, railway renationalisation, unemployment relief, bank controls, a 40 hour week, and balanced public services without deficit.
At Sydney Criminal Court on Wednesday witnesses described the case against Maurice O Haire milk carter aged 18 charged with the murder of Albert Victor Chattey at Lilydale Glen Innes on 9 April 1936. Crown prosecutor Mr McKean told the judge the court would reserve judgment until tomorrow as the defence requested more time for witnesses from the country.
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