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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1933
Page
1
The Daily Express reports that the United States seeks dollar and yen stabilization with negotiations priced to curb dumping into the dominions. It notes 100 yen equal 25 dollars, and America offers stabilization at 27 dollars but urges Japan to ally against the Ottawa Agreement.
In a monthly review the Westminster Bank argues it is too soon to fix the pound’s level against gold or other currencies. It notes this depends on proving other nations will support national interests and cooperate to keep exchange and international standings free.
Delegations voiced concern as Senator Pittman denied that the American delegation reduced import duties by 10 percent from June 12. The denial also covered suggested reductions in mitoxen and the liberalisation of other import restrictions.
The Financial News accuses the United States of erratic behavior at the Economic Conference and fines, despite Washington's rejection, proposing a temporary mobilization or gentlemen's agreement for currency stabilization on a day-by-day basis.
Melbourne article reports Attorney-General Mr Latham stating there is no basis for a Japanese government boycott of Australian soda. He would be astonished by such a threat and calls it a matter for concern if any Japanese merchants pursued action harming Australian trade over a grievance involving India. Trade between Australia and Japan is described as mutually beneficial.
Police recover the body of Peter McVerey 64 a cook from Armagh Ireland after a note suggesting intent wrote earlier. The strap on wrists and swollen lips lead investigators to believe poisoning preceded a possible suicide with the body in harbour for several hours.
Reuters World Berries arranged for distribution with other information flows across Australia and New Zealand, extending to regional editors and outlets under a collaborative news feed.
Vienna is buzzing with fears of a Habsburg restoration coup as Hungarian Premier Gombos seeks to curb Nazi activities in Austria and Hungary. He consulted Mussolini and reportedly secured Hitler’s tacit mediation while discussing Austrian affairs with Premier Deliflues.
A uniformed Japanese policeman awoke the Yasuida Bank manager before daylight and lured him to the strongroom where he strangled him and hid the corpse. He then fled with 34000 pounds. The victim's wife later identified the killer, who was arrested that afternoon.
In a Quarter Sessions hearing Judge Curlewis criticized state food relief costs. Eric Gant, a clerk charged with false pretences over relief, testified he was told to sign a declaration claiming he lived with his wife and child. He was acquitted and declared honest.
Remarkable scenes at a King County rugby league clash ended when a Maori player snatched a ball, fought with the Meld, and prompted the referee to call the game off to prevent further trouble as spectators joined the melee.
The second Commer type bus was commissioned yesterday for Canberra Omnibus Service. It seats 41 in a nearly identical design to the earlier bus three weeks in service, with leather seats and rubber weather protection for comfort. The fleet expansion aims to replace older vehicles mostly sourced from Melbourne and Sydney, with Bean engines tailored for lorry work unused for buses.
The Department of Labour and Industry reports a big rise in employment in country districts after a questionnaire to councils on the work for dole scheme. Early returns show marked improvement with towns reporting no dole recipients and others under 11 on relief.
In Melbourne, a 10 day Central Court trial涉及 John Duignan, 37, engineer, and Charles Mortimer, 62, on charges of receiving stolen motor cars. Detectives dismissed and more officers to be involved were discussed as an inquiry by the Criminal Investigation branch continues. Prisoners remanded for sentence.
Police arrested Michael Kelly John Banting and Michael O Keefe at a city auction room on conspiracy to defraud. They were charged in Central Court with conspiring to cheat and obtain money from Richard Erwin Loulan Guilfoyle and others over various sums. The crowd allegedly included Wattonera bid articles later returned, while genuine items went to other bidders at inflated prices.
Figures from the Commissioner for Road Transport show a general upward trend in motor vehicle registrations. By May end 214,194 vehicles were registered, up from April and December 1922 figures, with 267,503 registered in 1982. weekly new registrations averaged 126 in May compared with 121 in April and 67 in May 1933, while driver licences rose to 12,483, up 4,300 from last year.
The England team chosen to face the West Indies on June 24 includes Jardine as captain with Allen Robins Turnbull Walters Rutcliffe Hammond Layland Amon Verity Clark Townsend and a 12th man.
Australia defeats Japan 3-0 as Crawford and Quist upset Satoh and Nunei in five sets 7-5 7-9 6-3 3-6 6-3. The win caps the Australians’ early three-match sweep in the Davis Cup tie in Paris.
The Australian and Japanese duo Quist and Crawford faced rain delays and a tense five set match. Quist excelled with strong serving and aggressive play to lead Australia past Japan as the match stretched to a decisive fifth set.
Herbert Frederick Carpenter aged 83 was jailed for two years at the Quarter Sessions after being convicted of receiving a large batch of items from Sweet Bros Ltd. The haul included 194 watches 00 bottles of chemicals and 60 brushes. He allegedly induced youth to steal for him. The term runs concurrently with a sentence given Friday.
Australian Overseas Transport Association members meet in Sydney to discuss freight rates and shipping conditions. The Blue Star Line threatens entry, Ottawa agreement impacts and potential monthly service by new ships loom as talks proceed.
Rebel protests erupt as major oil firms require garage owners to cut prices by a penny a gallon from July 1. Retail Motor Dealers Association General Secretary E Varcoe says a commercial discount harms independents and that resellers should not be drawn into the dispute with major firms.
Mr J A Gunn a chartered accountant who has returned to Sydney from London spent much time abroad examining the English taxation system He will present his inquiries as evidence to the Royal Commissioner on Taxation He believes the Australian system is more equitable than the English one.
William James Tost representing David Wrench sought possession of a North Bonds house occupied by John Crackover. Wrench had £30,000 in property in 1982 but only £5 returned, losing £28,000 in mortgages. A 65 year old, he faced possible dole if rents were unpaid. Magistrate ordered Crackover to vacate within one month.
A radio message from Amalgamated Wireless reports the Imperial Airways plane Astrasa landed at Bathurst Inland on Saturday and is held up awaiting petrol and oil. The supplies have left Darwin by launch and the departure date cannot be fixed until fuel arrives.
Sir Thomas Henley withdrew his £5000 libel claim against Alderman Parkes Moverley in the Supreme Court. The suit concerned statements about the Nepean Dam works, with the defendant acknowledging to Sir Thomas Henley that he had honestly and honourably acted in the ratepayers’ best interests.
While racing yesterday, Eric Cleaver suffered fatal injuries when the cycle fork collapsed. He was taken for treatment but died from the injuries sustained in the spill.
Miners at Burri Kurri yesterday showed little sign of forming a breakaway party. A meeting at Abermain is planned for Wednesday. The Inner Group presses its leverage and seeks to reclaim the Thirroul Labour branch, or face charter cancellation. States from South Australia urge unity, while WA and NSW push for industry socialisation, banking nationalisation, and a Central Reserve.
Victorian delegates submit motions urging unity in the Australian Labor Party at the Interstate conference starting in Sydney. They accuse faction fights between Scullin and Lang of being used by the UAFP to press wage reductions and call for a special ALP conference with all factions to decide on unity and restoring living standards for workers.
The Australian Textile Workers Union pressed for a ten per cent wage restoration and a 44 hour week across Australia at the Full Arbitration Court. Western and Victorian employers urged partial restoration while preferring higher pay over shorter hours, and NSW and Tasmania employers debated wage-setting implications amid Japanese competition comments. Chief Judge Dethridge warned that wage symmetry could provoke further demands from employees in profitable industries.
Miss Mary Carroll aunt of Prime Minister Lyons died in Stanley Tasmania aged about. She came from Ireland four years ago and as a boy Lyons lived in the same Stanley house as his aunt where his father died.
The Commonwealth Government sent a cable to Mr M Bruce stating Australia’s position on limiting wheat acreage remains unchanged from its stance at the recent world wheat conference. Professor Giblin, the government’s economic adviser, is expected to support worldwide wheat output restriction in a forthcoming statement.
The Public Servants Association moves to hold a special conference to amend its rules and launch a mutual insurance scheme for Government employees after the Government barring public servants from insuring with the Government Insurance Office. It seeks support from the Teachers Federation Poles Association railway and municipal employees and similar bodies.
Ulm postpones departure from Richmond Aerodrome until Wednesday. The Faith of Australia will fly non stop to Derby, arriving Thursday. A separate note reports a firearms dump at sea worth £5000 seized by police over the past year.
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