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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1933
Page
1
A bid aimed at preserving the Soviet Foreign Minister Litvinov’s position in London faced stiff resistance as Britain and the United States weighed the risks. The maneuver sought broad recognition for Litvinov though no agreement emerged.
The Daily Express reports M. Litvinoff is seizing the Economic Conference as a chance to secure commercial contracts to sustain the Soviet state. He has tentatively arranged £25,000,000 in Russian oil with an English Continental group and £15,000,000 in non ferrous metals on credit from French and American syndicates. Obstacles include US recognition of the Soviet government and lifting the British embargo, which Litvinoff hopes to secure in talks with Sir John Simon.
Delegates from all Labour factions gathered in Sydney for the Australian Labour Party convention amid talk of unity between Lang and Scullin forces ahead of New South Wales council elections and a possible early Federal ballot. The press was excluded after a vote. SA and WA delegates urged a united front with common policies excluding wage and social cut plans.
Widespread monsoon floods in Upper Central India cause heavy loss of life and homelessness. Rivers breach banks near Ajmer and Ganges floods devastate crops. Government dispatches relief while rail and postal services struggle amid breaches and marooned areas.
The giant Imperial Alfwaya monoplane Astraea arrived in Sydney escorted by a flock of planes. It circled Mascot during lunch and drew crowds as Brackley, Alpwayes Ltd chief, predicted the city would become a regular flying hub to and from Australia.
ULM craft Faith Kia piloted by C. T. P. Alm of Singapore made an emergency landing near Rangoon due to engine trouble. A plane departed Alor Star at 6 in the morning and reached Rangoon at 4 26 pm.
A clockwork bomb exploded in the cloak room of St Peters Basilica Rome during Mass injuring four people. The attacker left the device in the cloak room and fled before it detonated causing no structural damage. Police investigated the incident as an act of terrorism.
Sir Henri Deterding of Royal Dutch Petroleum urges voluntary inflation to four guilders per pound and 24 guilders per dollar at a Society of Commerce meeting. Authorities note Prime Minister Colin opposed inflation and took office only two months ago. Deterding says the guilder’s current standard causes widespread suffering.
The Blue Star Line agency was refused membership in the Overseas Shipping Representatives Association. Blue Star intends to press ahead from London headquarters and a trade war is feared. The line operates fast refrigerated liners and plans to shift to Australian trade due to the Ottawa agreement impacts on South American meat exports.
The acting Prime Minister forwarded International wheat production restraint proposals to states with tentative options inviting views. Mr. Latham said no firm proposition exists yet but the plan is taking clearer shape. The government remains open to growers' acceptable proposals, while New South Wales opposes restrictions and Steven’s government has not received the telegram.
The late Cabinet outlined details for reconstructing the Upper House and expediting the Legislative Council election. Government aims to conclude current bills quickly, summon both houses within weeks, and have the new Upper House meet in September.
The Premier stated his government would refuse to approve any proposal for international restrictions on wheat production. This stance by Mr Butler anchors Adelaide policy against external limits.
Melbourne reports acting Prime Minister Latham announced that Australia will contest the non permanent seat on the League of Nations Council this year succeeding the Irish Free State. If successful, the Resident Minister or High Commissioner would act as Commonwealth representative on the Council.
The new Director of Lotteries Mr Colvin conducted his first drawing this morning. The ceremony was solemn but Colvin drew applause when he told the crowd he would not reveal future plans. He declined to answer questions about the lottery’s direction.
A suggestion that Premier Mr Stevens may transfer from state politics has sparked debate. Stevens declined to confirm or deny the report while observers say any move would take time and face financial and political hurdles in New South Wales. The tie to the North Sydney seat held by W M Hughes is noted, but Hughes will not resign soon.
The Times reports a policy goal to lift wholesale prices through wholesale supply regulation as part of a broader trade and economic strategy. Britain seeks coordinated action from the Economic Conference, stressing non selfish aims and reliance on foreign markets for domestic prosperity.
Konigsberg report says Pastor Muller, Hitler adviser on church matters, paraphrased the Lord's Prayer during a service at Bischofs kirche. The service lasted under an hour with a 15 minute sermon and brass band accompaniment by Nazi storm troops, signaling church reforms.
Nazi leaders boast of a week of dominance and forecast the dissolution of the Catholic Centre Party and the National People's Party. Goebbels declares mass revolution continues and all Germans must unite in one party. Concentration camps fill with Socialist leaders arrested nationwide.
Vienna reports Austria asking allied signatories of the St Germaine treaty to support its disarmament conference pleas for permission to use arms in air defence after a Ling leaflet raid.
All Nazi members of Austria's Lower Diet have been arrested on high treason charges in connection with the collapse of the regime and its activities.
Justice K Street in chambers today considered who holds a Wallington Itta farm under the Farmers Relief Act. Henry Rogers of the Farmers Relief Board sought directions between Christoforo Gobetti and Peter Baker. Gobetti had possession via a mortgage, Baker had a stay of eviction, Gobetti refused to vacate, and the judge noted the act is unclear but Gobetti may retain possession since he obtained it before the act was passed.
Arnold Skerris told Quota Club members that the current Russian regime will soon fall. He said Ricela faces a crisis worse than the 1821 upheaval with typhoid and starvation sweeping the country. Mass farm abandonment and unemployment nearing two million grow.
The incidents caused little damage overall but included an unsuccessful attempt to blow up Vienna's largest gasometer. Sulfuric acid was posted in letterboxes and cement spread on tram lines. Nazis painted swastikas on signposts walls and churches.
The liner Maloja on a holiday cruise to New Guinea ran aground near Port Moresby Harbour. It was refloated about three hours later on the rising tide and was undamaged.
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