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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 12, 1932

Page

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Commonwealth to recover NSW bond interest via Emergency Bill

The Commonwealth Government moves to recover interest paid to overseas bond holders on behalf of New South Wales. It seeks urgent action next week under the Financial Enforcement Bill after Auditor General’s certificate. Both Houses will be asked to treat the default as urgent and empower court declaration of indebtedness.

Commonwealth New South Wales Aed Scan Dal Owinn High Court Lang Group Javmny

Disputed Commonwealth Security Measures Proposed by Lyons

The article records Mr Lyons and Minister Haid signaling government actions to curb organizations deemed prejudicial to peace and order. It describes use of broader powers to safeguard the community and maintain public order across the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth Avatraite Haid

Petition for New Guard to King and Governor

A crowd gathered at Government House as Campbell and twelve men delivered a petition to the Governor requesting the dissolution of the Tenth Wales Parliament. Campbell spoke while troops and guards formed a wary backdrop and the governor read a prepared statement on the matter.

Sydney Bie Campbell Gov Mbs Grater Government House

Irish ministry acts to abolish oath amid prisoner release

Dublin reports the new Republican Government releasing seventeen political prisoners from Arbourkill Barracks, two from Maryborough, and one from Mountjoy. Crowds cheer as drivers parade with Irish tricolor. Government may introduce abolition of the Oath of Allegiance before Holy Week adjournment.

Dublin Thurade Arbourkill Maryborough Mountjay

Lower Tariff Sparks Union Treachery Charge

A conference of trade union delegates declared that the Tyana Government’s tariff policy was an act of treachery to Australia. The A W U delegate Mr Dary said Lyons Government started with tobacco and would target fruit and other industries. He warned Australia produces only a fraction of tobacco and that overproduction claims could justify stopping wool, wheat and other primary commodities.

Sydney Cadert Tyana Australia A.W.U Dary Lyons Uma Fuilett

Local commotion as a deranged woman disrupts Sunes

A demented woman caused excitement in Sunes Friday as townspeople watched. Police were present but could not secure her, and officers prepared a statement while deputies eventually withdrew the deputation.

Rydney Sunes Bnet

Child bitten by snake saved by mother at Fishwyck

Two year old Barry Murray was bitten on the palm by a young pepper head snake while playing. His mother Mia Murray acted quickly applying first aid as her husband Barry killed the reptile. The boy was taken to capital hospital for treatment and is reported not to be fatal due to the venom being mild and the timing of aid.

Fishwyck Yasterday Barry Murray Mia Murray Milt Cewek Ridge Drarra Road Harry Jnan Danh Toapital Canberra

Farmers Cars Exemption Granted by Transport Board

The State Transport Board grants an exemption to farmers using private motor vehicles for transporting agricultural produce to markets. Vehicles may travel to railway stations without a license for journeys under 20 minutes. The exemption aims to support farm commerce against railway competition.

Rydney Muall Uum Eldine Newiront Prague Auer Cat ‘Branapors

State deficit growth crosses NRW year start

The NRW deficit for the month of the current financial year shows a decline to 40,500,077 compared with 41,? last year, a drop of 1,817,919 in expenditure. The report notes serious growth concerns and outlines a deficit trajectory with reduced outlays versus the prior period.

Hydnet Fridas N.R.W

Wage Cut Debate at Arbitration Court in Melbourne

In Melbourne on Friday the Arbitration Court discussed the depth of a 1931 wage reduction amid claims the cuts worsened unemployment. Union official Munday cited unemployment rising to 8.4 percent, while Judge Dethridge noted Britain’s experience with wage policies and automatic adjustments.

Melbourne Arbitration Court Meamira Bt National Imorrency Cb, Munday Amalgamated Engineering Union Britain Canada Dethridge England

TORGHTO Friday Performance Summary

Newman scored a 1385 bry in The Hitlarda, outdoing Lindrum with 121, a Mae teoal two. Wooka ane, tied to Cenns dian record before the condumoe of play am wore, Herman receiving 2940, Roth Lanarure.

Torghto Newman Lindrum Wooka Beoren Am Wore Herman Roth Lanarure

New Zealand Economy Slashed by Three Million Pound Plan

Government report urges sweeping cuts across public spending. Civil service pay cut of ten percent proposed alongside parliament size reduction, halting most road construction, and abolishing two training colleges and parts of the Education Board system. Education service to face a ten percent cut. water authority reforms and national provident fund to shift to self support. family allowances to be abolished. The plan aims to adjust to four years of recession with £3,076,261 first-year savings.

Wellington Peidan Economy ‘Commission National Provident Fund Valing

Air Estimates Lower in Britain’s Efficient Force

London Thursday report on Air Estimates shows total 17,400,000 pounds with 100,000 cut in the department’s contribution to urgent financial needs. Sir Philip Bamoon, Air Minister, said the air service ranks fifth among world forces and Britain should maintain high equipment. Civil aviation policy favors transport and safe flight while plans for improvements proceed.

London Philip Wamoon Ate Philip Bamoon Kralan Tlr Britain Ile

Harbour Bridge Taken Over By State Control

The Harbour Bridge will be taken over from Dorman Long and Co. Ltd. on Tuesday next. The move aims to accelerate Empire route expansion and reach over 7,000 miles of organised service. debate centers on extending air routes to Australia and government effort versus national cost concerns.

Sydney Harbour Bridge Dorman Long and Co. Ltd Eampire Pomesa Milan Philly Bassoon M. Knatchbull Conservativa Australia Philip

Flight to England Announced by Weir

Sydney reporter notes that Weir announced a flight to England on March 38 with 125 crew aboard for a single night voyage. The plan includes recoil maneuvers and a later action proposed for a fourteenth Rag, recalling Weir’s earlier Perchardney record attempt and subsequent tests, halted by a minor accident.

Sydney Weir Ying Monthamot Adalida Hale Eprkin

BLOWN TO SEA Fishermen On Ice Floes Reach Land

Two hundred fishermen blown onto ice floes reach safety as the ice breaks apart off the Gulf of Finland. Four hundred more remain adrift with wives and sweethearts awaiting word. The icebreaker Tara struggles to cut a path through thick floe in freezing conditions.

Helbingbore Gulf of Finland Sca Gemkar Noraea

Kidnappers Demand Higher Ransom Reported

Hopewell Friday reports kidnappers demanding an increased ransom for a kidnapped infant. Initial figures cited a $60,000 sum, with later notes suggesting the amount rose as investigators track the case and the suspects remain at large.

Hopewell Fascora

Suspect Questioned in Vancouver Case Details

A former Australian visiting Vancouver faced questioning by Canadian and U.S. officers over connections to Betty Gow and Reg Johnson. The inquiry touched on Bert Short, a bookmaker now abroad, and Mrs Vanderweg, once known as a relative of a horse racing father. A Roure-boat was burned during the investigation.

Vancouver Mounted Follee Uni Htaten Misweg Budi Teged Betty Gow Reg. Johnson Bert Short United Zeres Aydney Vanderweg Thaey Whitey

Al Capone Offers Bail for Lindbergh Baby Return

Al Capone announces he will post 200000 dollars bail to obtain temporary release in the Lindbergh baby case. He claims he can do more than all the detectives to aid the search and asserts there is no authentic news today about the child’s return. From Chicago comes the statement he is ready to help locate the infant.

New York Chicago al Capone Aaarch

Peace prospects improve as Shanghai campaign costs rise

Reports from Shanghai say preliminary peace talks may be near as Japanese authorities hint at troop withdrawals if a full agreement is reached. No formal ceasefire announced. Chinese casualties cited as 9,000 killed or wounded, Japanese losses about 2,500. Chinese figures questioned.細

Shanghai Setthagmt

Britain faces war debts and loan details in Commons

In a parliamentary answer Mr Neville Chamberlain stated that money sent to the Allies during the war was borrowed at just over five percent interest. The total debt under funding agreements reached 61,246,000,000 with interest about £49,600,000. Provisions for repayments and unrecovered charges on public funds were noted at £46,001.

London Neville Chamberlai Jeancurriea Padre Te

Geneva Proposal for Commission Ends Assembly Session Hope

A draft text for endorsement by the fino-Japanese delegation is under review. Replies are awaited tomorrow when a general communion will be admitted, with optimism the decision will terminate the session.

Geneva

Government seeks 20 percent cuts on interest and rent

The Economy Committee recommends introducing legislation to reduce interest rates and rents by 20 percent. The government states it has no plan to alter the current exchange rate.

Fema Pett Weklington Gotethitadnt

Resolutions Propose Commission to Report by May 1

The resolutions urge respect for treaties and state that disputes cannot be settled under military pressure. A 16 member commission will report to the Assembly on May 1. The resolution invites Powder, especially Shanghai, to aid in policing the neutral zone when Japanese forces retire.

Shanghai

Bank Rate Cut Stirs Markets In London

London reports a reduction of the bank rate from five to four percent amid cautious optimism. Officials announced the step as generally welcomed by investors and authorities, with foreign exchange nudging higher as gold prices held around 48 pounds 12 shillings 8 pence an ounce.

London Elly Suum Orm

Shot at Father Trial for Davie Man in Richmond Court

A returned soldier, Cherie Alfred Davie, was committed for trial in Richmond Court on a charge of shooting at his father William Duyiaemt Netley. The incident occurred on a Verandah when his son reportedly shouted the order to shoot. The rifle discharged, the bullet lodged, and Davie was fined.

Rydney Cherie Alfred Davie Dave

Appeal for Lottery Share In Court Matter

A court appeal seeks a share in a lottery matter. Fragments indicate a Friday hearing date and a motion for leave to proceed. Additional readable details are limited. The case involves Monica Court and Ceara, with terms suggesting a dispute over winnings or rights.

Monica Court Ceara

Burned Woman's Body Found After Break-In at Cottage

In Sydney in clear morning light, police found the charred remains of a woman in a locked cottage. The door and windows had been forced, and witnesses report the victim may have been attacked before the fire. The victim's identity is not yet confirmed.

Sydney Normanbiret Maan

Railway Thefts Lead to Heavy Losses Reported

At Burwood Court Horace James 30 and Santa Jackson 20 were charged with trespassing on railway property maliciously damaging tarpaulin and stealing goods from a railway truck. Detective Sergeant Stierringchain said goods worth £40,000 had been stolen from railway trucks over past years and several men were under arrest for the thefts. The defendants were each remanded on £6 bonds.

Burwood Court Horace James Santa Jackson Bergeant Stierrinchain

Sportoman's Loss at Wydeny Priday

An erratic report notes a dubious loss by a New Zealand sportman named 2. M. Bampoon at Drake race held in New Sealand. The incident involved a stash of Commonwealth bank notes and a suspected pickpocket, with police investigating the pocket-work theory.

Wydney Priday Mysery

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