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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1933
Page
1
President Roosevelt plans to use wartime powers to abolish the Farm Board and merge federal credit agencies into a single unit. The move, expected to save about 2 million dollars annually, accompanies broader consolidation of department organizations. Action may come soon on additional mergers and eliminations.
North American opinion divides over the President's Barmill issues, per a Lindley Walker Wheat Co circular. Government intervention in wheat marketing has reduced demand, and restricted markets fail to absorb surplus. Improved international demand is needed to balance excess supplies from Canada Argentina and Australia. The circular notes foreign markets will be irregular until prices stabilize.
In Melbourne a former Customs Minister Mr Forde cited a Geelong woollen mill saying 95 workers were dismissed after Ottawa tariff cuts. Geelong and other mills report full capacity with overtime despite seasonal rush as industry watches Ottawa agreement impact with anxiety.
The Federal Government discussed a long term housing programme for the Canberra region. Assist. Secretary Percival noted Cabinet debate on a multi year plan to ease worker housing and reduce the need for crowded quarters. A council motion urged building model workmen homes near daily employment sites.
Nominations have been read for the Archdiocese of Sydney to fill the vacancy caused by Br Wright's death. At the April 4 meeting, the Synod will review nominees from across the world including Archdeacon Holland Warwick Fingland Hunkin Morwell Wester and Canon Raven Oxford.
George Henry Buckland secretary of the central of the A W U sues The Labour Daily for 6000 pounds claiming an article titled Kevena is Buckland to represent the ron the new Jobs Council published in the paper was untrue and damaged his reputation. The case was adjourned.
Central Court heard that a police agent used a card bearing W. J. Cleary’s name to gain entry at Pharaoh’s Club. Harry McCousland and Frederick Toul faced liquor sale charges. Toul pleaded guilty and was fined £30. Magistrate Arnott condemned the tactic as improper.
A jury in the Coroner's Court awarded Clarence Mumroy 44 damages against Bernard Sharpe for loss of his wife's services after she was injured when Sharpe's car struck her.
There is notable unrest among public servants as rumours spread that the Government plans a reorganisation scheme. The annual conference opens soon with Mr Stevens expected to be present.
The Daily Herald reports Mr and Mrs Mollison will attempt a New York to Baghdad flight next month in a dragon aeroplane built for seven passengers. Mollison departs this week to prepare the craft and it will be fitted with special tanks for the journey and equipped for in flight rest for a pilot in a sleeping compartment.
The German Embassy in London denies a report that Germany and Japan were negotiating regarding the former German islands in the Pacific. The denial was issued as the Sunday report circulated from London.
William Funnel chief railway superintendent gives testimony before the Standard Hours Inquiry defending non paying lines. He cites the Cooma line used during droughts to save thousands of sheep and argues these lines add value to broader rail operations despite not earning direct revenue.
The Daily Telegraph reports the Imperial Consultation Committee will soon publish a report recommending cooperation among eleven bodies aiding Empire trade, including the Empire Marketing Board, under a new financial basis.
A fire destroyed St. Jacques Roman Catholic Church in Montreal during a Sunday service after warnings of arson. Damage estimated between 300000 and 600000 pounds. Fifteen people injured, including six firefighters.
Mr. W. A. Fiyne, president of the Association, says the policy outlines a great political choice driving voters toward a view in the Upper House referendum. He notes the existing constitution has historically served the country well.
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith says he will continue flying and aims for New Zealand and possibly a flight to England. He considers using passengers to fund the English trip, and intends to rejoin the Southern Cross with Captain Taylor. He envisions stratosphere planes enabling regular Tasman crossings within years.
The Jewish Board of Deputies chaired by Neville Laski met in secret for three hours to consider the German boycott. It decided not to join the boycott but to seek equal citizenship rights for Jews in Germany. A bystander was expelled after denouncing the board as a cowardly insult to Jewry.
In Bombay on Saturday night a bomb exploded during the Empire cinema National Anthem, lightly injuring an Ittan. The crude device, made from an electric bulb filled with explosive, appeared aimed at celebrating the anniversary of the death of revolutionary Virath Singh three years after his execution.
The inquest into the disappearance of Florence May Matthews from Cheltenham on September 21 heard the Government Medical Officer could not determine the cause of death or rule out foul play. The officer noted sub normal intelligence and partial details emerged from statements by relatives. The inquest adjourned to a later date.
Frank Joseph Meagures faced charges for falsely claiming ownership of estates at Hornsby and Narrabeen and obtaining 2400 pounds from Maude A Weston and 4390 pounds from Maude Alice Weston. Police then sought withdrawal of the charges and Meagures was discharged. Measures and Joffrey Boott, 68, were charged with conspiring to defraud Werton and Weston and were remanded on bail.
Robbiano the Italian airman will depart England on April 10 in an effort to complete a flight to Darwin within eight days.
Mr J H Roberta a milk distributor testifies before the Royal Commission about relations with Eric Campbell and his broadcast on the Act. He denies organized attacks or a crush by the Milk Board or Dairy Farmers Co operative since 1942. The Commission adjourns until tomorrow.
Representatives of the meat industry met with the Postmaster General Mr Parkhill the Minister for Commerce Mr F H Stewart and the Assistant Minister for Defence Mr Francia to discuss appointing a controlling body for the meat industry in Australia a cabinet sub committee will prepare recommendations for a report to be submitted to the Federal Cabinet
The report notes the abolition of rationing and resulting dismissals with mixed effects on costs. Arthur Kinsella says a 44 hour week could save £68 008 yearly and cut theft by £50. Reginald Bryant cites 18½ surplus staff in Tramway Traff ic. Wilfred Brumbles expects £14 675 annual saving from a longer week for works and rolling stock, with 72 surplus staff.
In Moscow Sunday the public prosecutor refused to extend bail for nine Vickers employees after three hours of questioning of Alan Monkhouse. The procurator rejected the Vickers bail demand as asserting prisoners’ innocence and denied Soviet court trial validity. A April trial for the workers is anticipated. charges not yet conveyed to the British Ambassador.
In Auckland the liner Monterey at the wharf rode a tremor from the Los Angeles quake. Passengers describe the wharf collapsing as the ship lurched and Sir John Vicaora of Sydney barely escaped the disaster. Monterey delayed departure to allow quake evacuees to reach the vessel.
The Canberra Times reports that Canberra University College attendees in 1943 who studied Accountancy I and Business Practice, J. Anderson and A. McKenna, passed the annual exam. Additional Canberra examinees for Melbourne University included W. B. Fanning with Equity and Legal topics, A. J. Ryan in Psychology and related subjects, and S. T. Holloway in Industrial Law.
The Privy Council met with the Emperor and unanimously approved Japan's resignation from the League of Nations. The decision will be cabled to Sir Eric Drummond at three in the afternoon, and the Emperor will issue the decree to the nation.
Washington representative Ginkham charged the Roosevelt administration with pursuing war in Asia with Japan. He cited a Joint resolution before Congress giving the President powers to block exports of arms to nations at war, alleging the policy echoes the prior administration and British influence.
Archibald Chisholm aged 14 at Newtown woke screaming dreaming of murder and jumped from a balcony landing 20 feet below on the footpath. He survived with shaking and is under observation at Prince Alfred Hospital. He recalls waking on the path with his mother beside him and notes a similar incident occurred three months earlier with no injury.
The Rev. Dr Beott of St James Church Burwood died early this morning after 41 years of service. He was a leading figure in the Presbyterian Church.
A rough riding exhibition at Edura yesterday ended in Holt Thomas's death after a cow tossed him and the horn pierced his chest. He died shortly after the incident.
Rain brought welcome relief across parts of the state over the weekend easing farmer anxiety about hay and graze. Farmers and ranchers hope steady moisture will support crop and forage growth amid dry spells.
The public trial of 14 reactionaries linked to the February and Mach murder cases began today. The defendants refused plea and pleaded not guilty.
Rain halted the flat feat between England and New Zealand in Christchurch on Monday, forcing abandonment of the match.
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