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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 31, 1932

Page

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Japanese Agreement Teases End of Hostilities in Shanghai

Reports state a Sino Japanese talks in Shanghai yielded a pledge to cease hostilities but fear of a renewed rupture persisted. Chinese insist on evacuation of Japanese outposts in Kiang Wan amid warning that Tokyo could resume military operations if negotiations falter. Chinese forces at Berle and General Tani Ting-Kol advocate government approval for a campaign to recover harmed property and personnel.

Shanghai Sinoce Bern Hilteton Aatting Trench Ford Windir Tani-Ting-Kol

Manchuria Lands Revenue from Chinese Bank in Geneva

Unclear OCR fragments indicate a report about Manchuria and a Chinese bank in Geneva with references to a Chinese minister, government actions, and revenue or finance adjustments. Names and exact actions are unreadable due to damaged text.

Food riots in Moscow over bread shortages hit city streets

Moscow dispatch reports thousands of housewives gathered at a battering headquarters after a price rise and rumors of relief. Shouts, vandalism, and window smashes followed as store fronts were attacked while queues for food began to melt into disorder amid scarce staples like black bread and tea.

London Moscow Expres” Calles

Train Delays Under New Transport Commission Plan

The Transport Commission now governs all state transport leading to tram delays citywide. Officials report recurring outages and ongoing departmental inquiries. Mr Showham links the Pyrmant Power Mouse breakdown to the tram failures and questions the overall railway plan.

Rydney, Wednending Muhurby Wr. P. Showham Sin Cine

Special Taxes to Balance American Budget

Washington reports a reform effort by Democrats Republicans and Independents to balance the budget through a new tax plan. Speaker Garner backs the measure with Ways and Means Committee support including proposed tariff increases and a repeal of a sales tax in the revenue bill.

Washington Garner

State to Cease Payment on Coal Subsidy

Newcastle reports the State Government will discontinue the 1/6 a ton coal subsidy from Friday. Owners and miners condemn the move as crushing to the industry and a near total hit to export trade. Cables have informed buyers prices may not be maintained.

Newcastle T Ia

Murder at the Doorway in Wellington Man Fatally Shot

A man named Douglas Buchanan was shot at his Wellington home near Dunedin shortly after midnight. Police arrested Lewis O Connor and charged William O Connor with murder as details emerge of a tense confrontation at the door. The victim died on the shore after the shooting, with investigators seeking motive and connections to previous tensions.

Wellington Weqnezany Douglas Buchanan Tomahewk Maar Dunedin Maliison Capetown Lewis William O'Conner A Cawley

Bridge Shock Mystery Solved on Harbour Bridge

Dr Hradfeld claims the electric shock aboard a vehicle on the Harbour Bridge resulted from dust in the bridge highway and stored electricity in metal parts. He said the system causes a shock when the tail collector is touched, startling the car occupants.

Rydney Hradfeld Hovke Tola Ward Harbour Bridge Pammgere

Next Week Decision on Agreement Enforceability

The document actioning the validity of the agreement is expected to be delivered to the bank early next week. On March 16, all related items should transfer to the Bank of the Three and the preceding banks will retain revenue until the sale proceeds are realized.

Delal Camema Wf China Miniatur of Man Fee

Unclear Text Fragment on 44 Dominions Talkies

Fragmentary report references M Thring and talkies arrangements among 44 Dominions with speculation on advancement and possible detonation. Details are unreadable, many words garbled, context and specifics omitted.

[Untitled fragment about Benats and wages]

The readable fragment mentions Benats and a sum around 40 and 8200, with unclear context. It notes a date vicinity and a tentative claim or payment but lacks concrete names, locations, or events to confirm a full summary.

Federal Land Tax Abolition Urged at Sydney Town Hall

Taxpayers Association members at Sydney Town Hall unanimously called for removing the Federal Land tax from the statute book. President Mr McKellar White said the tax was a Cabinet tool to break up large estates and had persisted as a revenue measure. A letter from Dr Earle Page criticized the tax as a poor revenue producer and urged abolition.

Sydney Ing Taxpayers’ Association Sydney Town Hall McKellar White Cavinet Earle Page

New South Wales Bond Interest Paid to Commonwealth Officials

In New York on a Tuesday, the interest on New South Wales bonds due April 1 was received from the Commonwealth Government and transferred to the fiscal agents by the Australian office.

New York New South Wales

Mercy plea for Inter wiate criminal in Central Court

Sydney report from Wednesday describes Albert Edward Nye, 38, convicted November 1828 for theft, who fled after bail and surrendered on police advice. Judge Laidlaw recommended leniency if Nye reforms, Nye bound over for trial next session.

Sydney Sanders Central Court Alburt Edward Nye Laidlaw

Arrests at Side Show in Sydney Court Case

Police stopped two men, Robert Carberry and William Brown, for a game described as a board and ball Swing. They pleaded guilty to an unlawful game. Carberry received a suspended sentence. Brown faced a harsher prior-conviction related punishment.

Sydney A.B Wien Wetwolack Darlinghurst Central Cortton Robert Carberry William Brown Bergeant Keon Carberry Brown

Armed bandits raid Melbourne garage, rob owner

A night robbery at a Melbourne garage witnessed Henry Hrnig, a wood dealer, attacked with a revolver and knocked unconscious. The assailants escaped with property while the proprietor and police reported the incident to local authorities.

Parents Murdered Sea Alleged Confession

In Wellanoton on Tuesday Mangumahos officials say the suspect admitted to killing his father and sister. The confession followed a claim that the decedent had harmed their mother before the act. Police say the statement was made after questioning.

Wellanoton Juhn Corrigan Wan Tuasdey Mangumahos Tavihey

I endured a perilous flight to Africa and back

The pilot recalls a grueling journey across hostile weather and desert heat. Forced landings, fuel stops, and compass courses bound for Gao Niamey and Capetown tested endurance as the aircraft battled mounting fatigue and dangerous conditions.

Davis Cup Pros Reinstate Amateur Players

London reports stir over reinstatement of amateurs in the Davis Cup. The Daily Express notes Mary Indianatlafied’s plan to restore two well known professionals to amateur status and to reinstate Konaluh, signaling a major shift under International Tennis Federation rules. The move follows rule 31 allowing a nation to reinstate a player who lost amateur status, with Parret cited as a recent example.

London Tmily Express Mary Sinaye Steident Ammtautr Wm Tonnis Federation America

Irish Free State replies to Britain over oath abolition

London reports the Free State Cabinet spent three hours today drafting a note prepared by De Valera arguing the oath abolition does not breach the treaty. The British reply and publication in Dublin and London are anticipated. De Valera’s party claims the oath was non mandatory and signed under threats, challenging the treaty’s validity.

London Free State Britain de Valera Dublin Canada South Africa

L L P Demand For Negotiations On Irish Treaty

A fragmented report notes the Independent Labour Party suggesting Britain negotiate with the Irish Free State on oath of allegiance and land issues. A Bunatmt delegate seconding Molloy expresses Irish Labour’s wish to work for the treaty, but insists changes be made by negotiation.

London Independent Labour Party Britain Iriah Vree Buitamt Molloy Pavement Jimmy Thome

Boy Granted Bail in Murder Case Plea by Stepfather

Richard Henry Burton, four, awaits trial for attempting to murder Jasrett Blarke at Wee Wee by poison. Stepfather William Wilson applied to Mr Justice Haine Roxert for bail, promising full supervision. Crown opposed. bail set at £100 with conditions.

Sydney William Wilson Haine Roxert Chombora Richard Henry Burton S Nair@brl Andrew Jasrett Blarke Wee Wee Wilson Batton Unk Ibn Rusparte

Bandits Foiled As Hay Bag Loot Fails Near Waverley

Arthur Maxwell secretary of the Waverley Bowling Club was confronted by two masked men while carrying £100 in cash. He tossed the bag over a hedge and drew a revolver, prompting the bandits to flee. Maxwell fired four shots but none hit. Police searched the area without success.

Bydney Arthur Maxwell Waverley Maxwell

Banking Methods Criticism of System

Melbourne speaker Mr J Billiott addressed the Australian Natives criticizing current banking methods as mere instruments of control by lenders. He argued the financial system is dominated by capital interests and the power of lenders, condemning alternating soblaat and the misery it causes among the masses and youth.

Melbourne J. Billiott Hernmahs

Sale of Abattoirs Ridiculed By Former Official

The former deputy chairman of the Moat Hoarn, J. C. Oeborn, ridiculed the private abattoir proposal at the AI.P. Conference last night. He said the statements were ridiculous for words and objected to any public body bartering away public control of industry.

Mydnet Chalrrana Moat Hoarn Air J. C. Oeborn Al.p Induatriae

R A Flying Boats Darwin Update

R A flying boats Routhempion departed Darwin Wednesday morning bound for Ringmpers on a return trip.

Darwim R.A Ieft Ringmpers

Rector's Gay Life Charges in Church Court

The Rev Harold Davitaon, rector of Hurtkey, faced Norwich Church Court on a charge of misconduct under the Clergy Discipline Act. Proceeding noted a history of associations with women, amid public interest in the case heard at the Church Howmet West. Witnesses testified as the court weighed long-standing allegations.

London Harold Davitaon Davidson Nan

Bridge Toll Delivers Seven Thousand for Week

The Toll Master on the Harbour Bridge reported that the first week’s motor traffic revenue amounted to £7000, excluding railway and tramway charges for bridge use.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Bankruptcy and scandal shadow 19th century parish life

Fragmentary OCR reveals a case involving financial collapse since 1826 and a reduced stipend. It mentions London, a woman associated with a sergemnian, accusations of misconduct, and alleged stalking and harassment in cafes. The text references Davidson and a holiday promiltue and notes many witnesses.

Ten year old girl survives Randwick fire near home

Sydney report recounts Jann Adams, aged 10, narrowly escaping a fatal blaze that destroyed a neighboring residence and damaged her own home. Firefighters contained the flames after officials intervened, allowing Adams to return indoors once it was safe.

Sydney Jann Adams Randwick Alent Adame Rasldanes Serjona Tiret

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