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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 09, 1932

Page

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Fiery Tobacco Duties Debate Splits Country Party

The House debated tobacco duties late last night with 46 voting for adjournment and 20 against. Government and opposition lines were drawn as the Tariff Board report was discussed. the debate exposed strains within the Country Party over policy and timing, while Mr Gullett defended duties as essential revenue.

House of Representatives Wielensl Labour Party Lang Group Hue Country Center Gullett Tariff Board Forde Ja At Country Party United Country Party of Me. Thompson Seit Blardan Hetaweo Yrowyyn Anaimila Ge Mundt Snd Lyona Customa Clullett Trong Guilett Houllin Scullin

Pikes Manuka Shop Damaged in Afternoon Incident

A damaged store entry at Pikes Manuka reports minor harm and debris after a local incident in the afternoon. Investigators secured the area as neighbors described loud sounds and scattered bricks near the Canberra area. No injuries are mentioned and authorities are guiding the ongoing inquiry.

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Mr Ball's Tickets Explanatory Letter

The fragmentary item outlines an explanatory note related to Mr Ball's tickets and an invitation. It mentions Sydnet and Tuesdays and hints at arrangements for an opening event with emcees and provost involvement, but the text is largely garbled.

Sydnet Mall Muna Invita

Wage Reduction Union Application We Will Take Charge

Melbourne Tasmania reports a wage reduction dispute as unions push for a ten percent cut. Court remarks on unemployment impact. Leader Crofts defends workers stance amid agitation claims and warns industry strain.

Melbourne Tasatay Unione Croft Crotin Wases and Crofts Judas Dethridee Mr. Crofts

No Tidings on Lindbergh Baby Publicity Truce Sought

A Brooklyn newspaper urges a 48 hour silence across New York journals and radio on the Lindbergh baby case to pressure kidnappers. Authorities in New Jersey and New York reportedly consider withdrawal of contact while negotiators may offer a ransom of 50000 Italian lira with no questions asked.

New York Lindbergh Brooklyn Radio New Jersey Holler Heve Readiem T9

Intercepted letter seeks ransom for baby return

Intercepted message from New York indicates an ADRESSed to a madbereh demanding a ransom of 500,000 dollars for the return of a baby. A tentative meeting location near Manorfield Cromrail Kentaiatt in Pennsylvania was noted, but details are unclear due to garbled text.

Aidney New York Madbereh Lin Cromrail Kentaiatt Manafield Pennsylvania

Briand Dead Greatest European of Us All in Paris

Aristide Briand dies at 90 in Paris after a heart attack. A national funeral is planned for Saturday with M. Tardieu delivering the oration. Briand, a long serving minister and deputy since 1903, played a key role in wartime leadership and Franco German relations.

Paris Aristide Briand Council of Ministers Briand M. Tardieu

Byrd Plans Return to Antarctica to Probe Wealth

The Cincinnati correspondent of the Associated Press reports Rear Admiral Byrd will return to Antarctica to explore commercial possibilities of the polar regions. He plans a base 500 miles south of Little American and aims to drive toward the Pole before returning.

New York Cincinatti Associated Press Byrd Antarctica United States Little America Pole

Austrian Murder Confessions Shatter Calm in Vienna

In Vienna a 58 year old former butcher Grane Leiphgoex confessed to guilt in a famed murder spree. He claimed responsibility for killing a biker and five other women, with two victims found in beds. Police recall other vanished women and a pattern of theft and desecration linking to more crimes.

Vienna Voutan Junke Austria Grane Leiphgoex Alo Bikerend Imother Tlelpha

Police Trap War of Writers Arrests in Bristol

Police arrested three suspects, two men and a woman, in Bristol on Monday night for writing a note demanding 50 dollars for kidnapped yields. The trap revealed the plan, and one man arrived with the money but was stopped. The pair were bound for an auto and taken to jail. after questioning, they were released.

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Charred Bones Highlight Hawthorn Tragedy in Melbourne

In Melbourne Hawthorn a murder case unfolds as detectives probe a burned child’s remains found in a backyard. Clarice Mills and Bidney Wightwick face murder charges at City Court, with alleged involvement by Viola May in the infant’s delivery and subsequent disposal.

Melbourne Poites al- Jeme Membeh Matt Ando Hawthorn Clarice Mills Bidney Wiehtwick Ball Wan McCwie Ove Viola May Hir Windtwick Milla Wightwicke Wikhiwick iCld Duc

Regrets In London Over Death Of Me

A London dispatch reports profound regret at the death of a noted figure. Messages of sympathy cross party lines, with leaders expressing sorrow and gratitude for decades of shared work. The French government and British officials convey condolences and pledge continued goodwill between nations.

Tundun Peu Tour Tyrrell Marin Hve Tarde Basinny MacPennit Lin Colleaguen Tleowelt Weare France

Governor Moore on kidnapping immunity stance

Governor Moore told reporters he would grant immunity to the Lindbergh kidnap case if necessary but said he was willing to withdraw the polls if Lindbergh Fe squinted It.

Trenton N.J Moore Pew Apaper Powerlan Tere Lindbergh

Alleged Threat of Revenge In Indiana Flight Case

United States Marshal Hart reported to Governor Moore that an aviator had threatened to Leven with Lindbergh three weeks ago. The aviator was obsessed with jealousy over Lindbergh and the aviator’s intent remains unclear in the memo.

Routh Bend Indiana Mon United States Hart Moore Leven Bindbergh Lindbergh

Silent tribute at Geneva for Arlard's death

Report from Geneva describes a solemn tribute as officials and mourners bow heads. Foreign Secretary John Simon lauds Arlard as a steadfast friend and tireless servant of peace, while the nation mourns his loss and resolves to honor his legacy.

Arlard Renova Anatin Hriand Tut Norman Geneva Speciatista Bere Walther Innianee Sf J Seland

No Demand Ever Made In Lindbergh Case Claim

Captain Lamb stated no note or ransom demand had ever been made for the Lindbergh baby. He contradicted police reports from that week that a note demanding ransom was pinned to the Wilitmry window, with threats to the infant.

Hopewell N.J Lamb Re Blate Patter Lindbergh Wilitmry

Shanghai at Standstill as Banks Stay Closed

Shanghai's commercial life stalls as native banks refuse to reopen under Japanese occupation. Intimidation of shopkeepers continues, causing a cash shortage and mounting health fears. Front-line actions show little fighting, but nearby areas see troop movements and tensions rise. The Japanese seek control over policing and cleansing of the settlement, while Chinese authorities resist.

Shanghai Tokio Ue Chines Wrema House Ine Chine Hangchow Quinmart Quinmar Nanking Nanslung Jenn Chitmamertior Waimcult

Rush to invest on London market over-subscriptions

London reports show huge over subscriptions to new five per cent stock issues. Metropolitan District Hallway sought £1.5 million and drew £10.1 million, Croyds firm requested £760,000 but received £16 million, and New Zealand government aimed for £2 million with about £60 million raised. The surge signals a major shift in investment demand in recent weeks.

London Areund Croyds Corporation Nyuaaland Gover

Sterling Rise Amid Foreign Exchange Restrictions

The financial editor notes removal of FX controls boosted sterling holdings both at home and abroad and spurred short-term balance offers to banks, risking a rapid rise. Industry sources cite Brook Exchange influence as French actions affect markets. Australian bonds show improved yields around 20/ to L4/s.

Ausraian

Milk Price Cuts Prompt Calls for Consumption Review

The Milk Board notes rising prices have led many to cut milk purchases. If this decline continues, steep reductions in consumption may force changes in distribution and pricing.

Milk Board

China Accepts Peace Geneva Move Amid Tensions

Report of China accepting a peace proposal at Geneva as led by Lie General Committee of Tous omeswDhy, with statements from General Chinn Kol Hhek and Me Rong, vice president of the Council of siniorators. Assembly officials stressed the league's pivotal role in securing peace and avoiding conflict in Europe and the Far East.

Geneva China Lie Chinn Kol- Hhek Rong Council of Siniators Turing Locui Europe Ahs League

Scott's Attempt To Beat Air Record

A company chief sent a London-cabled message today stating Officer C W A Heatt aimed to fly to Wayne England on March 16 to break Butler's record. They also noted Lady Chaytor's Australian itinerary including Darwin Newcaste Waters, Camoo Woul, Longreach, Rome, Brisbane and Sydney.

Rydney Twonday London C. W. A. Heatt England Butler Lady Chaytor Darwin Newcakte Waters Camoowoul Longreach Rome Brisbane Hidney

Australian pilot removed from civil register over England move

The name A. J. Mollinon has been removed from the Australian register of civil pilots as he becomes a virtual resident of England. He cannot rejoin until he obtains the British register’s recommendation. The Air Ministry awaits an explanation of his recent return flight from Egypt to London and the apparent violation of a restricted area.

London A. J. Mollinon England Air Ministry Egypt

Thomas in Ottawa to attend financial talks

Mr J H Thomas, the Remini on Secretary, is in Ottawa to supervise arrangements amid international financial discussions. The Australian government informs of ongoing talks attended by Neville Chamberlain and others, with Mr Homes in Ottawa and Met observers monitoring developments.

London Monitay Tiberi Thomas Maine Ottawa Homes Neville Cramberlain Met Tora

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