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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
1
An unnamed former minister from Lang's government says Labour has no future while Lang leads. He claims Lang triggered his own dismissal to seek national support as a victim. The ex- minister asserts the Trades Hall clique must quit its machinelike control before change is possible.
In a wartime style mid ocean rescue, airman Stanley Hausner was found aboard a derelict plane by the Circle Shell after the steamer deviated from its course. He wandered the rough seas for eight days, barely alive, before being saved by Captain Wilson and his crew.
The Stevens Government plans to reform the Upper House by referendum with an elective Legislative Council of 50 to 60 members. A bill to implement the policy is expected to be introduced soon after Parliament meets.
Overseas views clash on the impact of an Empire currency on Dominion note issues and export prices. Ottawa reports debate over stabilising silver and parity among Dominion currencies, with British bankers cited as weighing similar plans. Major Elliott notes Britain’s cautious stance and coordination with Commonwealth Bank figures.
Overnight tallies show few changes to doubtful seats as distribution of preferences is set to begin tomorrow or Friday. Lang holds an absolute majority of 74 in Auburn, while anti-Labour candidates lead slightly in Granville Bathurst and Illawarra.
In Pathia village near Chittagong a Gurkha detachment clashed with armed raiders. Captain Cameron was killed along with two terrorists. Nirmal Sen, identified as an anarchist suspect, was among those killed. revolvers and ammunition were seized.
The Minister for Labour and Industry Mr Cunningham announced plans to negotiate with the Commonwealth for a loan of six hundred thousand pounds. The funds would support re productive work and be allocated by a committee of departmental officers with the existing Federal Government committee.
Central Court dismisses forgery charge against William Ogilvie Huy manager after magistrate finds key witness Paddison lacks credible credit. Case involved alleged forged C. B. Inidivan signature on a land transfer under the Heal Property Act with Huy accused of forming the signature.
An emergency decree by the Von Papen government balances a Lua2 budget at £410,000,000 including state insurance costs to save the finance system from collapse. The decree imposes no further taxes while seeking international cooperation to revive the home market via voluntary labor service and allied measures.
The Revolutionary junta will reconvene on Tuesday as foreign investors gain new hope. Finance Minister Alfredo La Garrigue says no immediate threat to foreign interests exists and previous plans to absorb the central bank into the State bank are dropped. The central bank will operate independently.
The High Court began hearing the appeal for the executors of H. B. Falkiner, noted sheep breeder, against assessments by the Commissioner of Taxation. Five properties in the Coonamble and Bungendore districts totaling 1,801 acres are involved. The disputed tax amounts to £5025 and the case was adjourned.
By special arrangement sources including Peuter's World Service contribute to the overseas intelligence report printed in the loeus. The publication asserts full rights within Australia and New Zealand.
Grasiers' Association meeting protests the five year London appointment of Mr A R Hasson to head the Metropolitan Meat Industry Board. Officials disclosed a Sydney firm was paid £2503 for an inquiry into the Abattoirs. Members demand a strict inquiry into the appointment and fees and seek producer examination.
The Daily Telegraph notes a strong London tournament entry including Vines Perry Timmer Crawford Sproule Hopman Clemenger and Ehrahwinkel with Australians asserting turf court prowess. In early rounds Sproule Crawford Hopman Clemenger and Vines advance with decisive scores as Crawford and Hopman win doubles 4-1 6-0.
Sydney reports that J F Coates M L C leader of the Federal Labour Party in New South Wales and J Bailey have been selected as delegates from New South Wales to the Australian Labour Party interstate executive meeting in Adelaide on June 27. The conference is expected to produce divisions and significant outcomes for the Labour movement.
The Trades Hall head prepared for a large celebration if Labour won the election. Fireworks were purchased in anticipation of the event, with plans for a display as part of the planned festivities.
Two men in an allegedly stolen car are linked to a spree in Port Melbourne and North Melbourne. A garage was broken into, a lorry stolen, a barman knocked unconscious with a hammer, a man and his wife assaulted, butter loaded from the North Melbourne pier, and a taxi theft followed by the arrest of the suspects.
Australian Press Association reports on a British push to revive the Disarmament Conference as Empire heads meet led by Sir John Simon. Delegates discussed 90 minutes with cautious optimism amid hopes the Geneva talks may inflame a more cheerful atmosphere and resumption after Lausanne starts.
The State Parliament will have a short session starting Tuesday. Shortly before the Premiers' Conference both Houses will adjourn until August.
The Newcastle local court, packed this morning, remanded 19 men arrested over yesterday's Tighe's Hill riot for breaches of the Riot Act. Defendants, many injured, await June 29 remand. Trade unionists arranged bail as a demonstration outside saw two women arrested for offensive behavior.
The Minister for Labour instructed Mr. C. A. Crofts to return a first class railway pass charged to unemployment relief funds. The move argues improper fund use and criticizes Crofts as a Lang supporter stirring unrest. The validity of Crofts' Gas and Electricity Commission appointment is under Crown Law review.
Mr Latham urges a ten year framework split into five year periods to curb armaments with a practical aim for the conference. He presses private talks with delegates including Sir John Simon, arguing current methods fail and recalling Washington and London naval limitation precedents.
Senator Dickinson told the Republican National Convention in Chicago that President Hoover prevented a financial panic and maintained social order. He defended GOP policies and praised the Hawley Smoot Tariff Act as the bulwark in distressed times.
Eight hundred Doukhobor Russian settlers, each serving three years for nudity, are slated to be placed on Darcy Island, the former leper colony off the coast of British Columbia.
A ten year old schoolboy Jack Wheatley claimed 4600 damages from the Education Department for injuries from a fall at Gladesville Public School. His suit was dismissed in Mr Justice Davidson's court with the judge noting sewerage discharge on the ground where the fall occurred and infection in the law had been set up.
Cabinet debates transfer of the Patents Department from Melbourne to Canberra centering on financial viability. Prime Minister Lyons and Senator Massy Green to conduct further inquiries with Jilmascif to resolve the issue. A census decision ties to next year’s budget.
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith spoke on the missing German Junkers seaplane and suggested the Germans could survive if armed, noting water nearby and the harsh fate of captured men in a distant land. He implied the plane’s location was in a different country from where the Southern Crown went down.
France moves to finalize its New York gold balances by placing 40,905,100 dollars for foreign accounts at the Federal Reserve Bank. The action signals the completion of the withdrawal from New York as of Tuesday Tuesday.
The speaker notes the seaplane with a 60 foot wing span could shine in sunlight and wonders if engine failure caused drift ashore. He offers to fit the Southern Cross for a two day non stop flight to Wyndham to begin a search if required.
In Parliament Mr. Boyce questioned steps to improve the trade balance with Denmark where imports from Britain reached £146,000,000 mostly dairy goods while Britain exported £30,000,000. Hore Belisha said the first four months of 1932 vs 1921 show British imports up 14 percent and Danish imports up 14 percent.
Twenty two people died of heat stroke in Cawnpore today including three First Lakers.
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