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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 03, 1933

Page

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Queanbeyan Urged Merger With Territory Council Meet Sought

Queanbeyan residents urge a merger with the Federal Capital Territory. A public meeting is to be convened, with a deputation to present the proposal to the Municipal Council. Supporters cite unemployment, taxation, and local government concerns as drivers of the move.

Queanbeyan Association Bowers Canberra Olaigoma Howe A. McInnes J. B Nuyidwon Hy, W. Deane Wo. Bowe Re 1 & Fallick A. Howera

Jardine Voyage Illume London Cricket News and Aboard Notes

London reports from Monday and Tuesday detail Sevlerat evening on board the ice eaien from Canada and the Atholl voyage home. The piece mentions Mr D Lean and a silver box 90 with praised cricket skill, plus Harold Larwood set to publish a book in June titled Remes of cricket, celebrating Brygland and international play.

London Atholl Canada Wrwood Harold Larwood Will Pill & Book Sedan Brygland Saad Daringe Inka

Fatal Serum Trial Shocks City Officials

A government laboratory investigation reveals that a fatal diphtheria serum caused by tampering resulted in child deaths. Director Trevor Terni and an assistant were arrested on criminal negligence charges as the investigation expands.

Trefeor Terni Hie Assetant Bette Nome Halys Foremoat Specialist

Persian Oil Pact in Teheran With Anmin Persian Co

A new agreement in Teheran with the Anmin Persian Oil Company sets royalties at four pounds per ton, plus a fifth of profits and arrears of one million pounds. The company will extract five million tons, fund a yearly education annuity of four thousand two hundred pounds in London, and the commission runs for sixty five years.

Teheran Anmin-Persian Oil Company Tt Winder London

German Army Geneva Disarmament Vote Sparks Debate

The Disarmament Conference, with a 42 to 3 vote, urged rethinking the German armed strength. It called for broader limits on officers and men, including a Green Police unit, and suggested integration with the broader British plan under seven guiding rules.

Geneva Monty Te Priwaiin Totico Fore Green Police Nasi Amiliary Apeelal Coostabulary Brown Mbrit SSS

British coal orders from Germany under trade pact

In the House of Commons the President of the Board of Trade described concessions to Germany on the trade schedule in exchange for an assurance on writs. He estimated British coal imports under the agreement would affect about 1,800 miners and that relaxed duties on German coal would impact workers in several English districts. The pact was limited and did not address broader tariff issues to be discussed with Germany.

London Committee of Ways and Means House of Commons Board of Trade Walter Runciman Germany D'Striete England

Stranded Near the Tucker Box in Gundagai

A motor car ran out of fuel near the Tucker Box in Gundagai on Tuesday. The stranded party, including Mr Long, were left near the monument marking the spot as Public Works arrived to assist, after which the journey resumed.

Gundagai Tuseday Gundamal Mr. Long Prasad Sant Gundagal Petrah

Coalition Critique of Tariff Shifts in Coal Sector Debate

In a Birmingham district session critics led by Ric Ausian Clamber- Neamt Ma and Atwan argued that Runman's tariff gains for email industry were abandoned and that Rome built new facilities to exploit the Newark shift. Neville Chamberlain's motion to report progress failed by a landslide vote as Conservative MPs including Amery and Croft tabled to reject the Anglo German trade agreement on insufficient concessions.

Greammood Haband Ric Ausian H-Amery Commie Atwan Runman Industria Birmngham Rome Neville Chamberlain Conservative Mr. Amery Air H. Pare Croft P. J. Hannon Cecl. G Kc. Peto

Wheat producers to confer at Geneva meeting

The Commonwealth Government accepted an invitation to attend an international Wheat Conference in Geneva on May 10. Australia will be represented by Mr. M. Bruce. Prime Minister Lyons said the government favored a conference with Canada and Argentina to seek remunerative wheat prices and address world price concerns. Government will participate in an informal international gathering with the United States, Argentina, and Canada to discuss the wheat problem.

Commonwealth Geneva M. Bruce Australia Prine Me. Lyons Conference of Representatives Mel Hourne Argentina Linn Governmenta United Staton of America Arvenne Canada

Sterling Declines in Paris Amid Market Uncertainty

In Paris sterling fell as traders cited hesitancy over a plan to stabilize the British pound. Financial observers suggested the move aimed to pressure Britain into adopting depreciation aligned with broader currency policy signals.

World Conference Invite Brings Mr Bruce to Represent

A formal invitation to attend the World Economic Conference in London on June 12 was received by the Commonwealth Government. Prime Minister J A Lyons said cabinets confirmed Mr S M Bruce, resident minister to London, as the Australian representative. May Day across Europe saw mostly calm demonstrations with notable activity in South Wales and Berlin where large crowds gathered.

Bruce London Commonwealth J. A. Lyons 5. M. Brus Europe South Wales Paria Evervene Lilien Berlin Hite

Roosevelt to Attend London Conference

New York Monday report says President Roosevelt may attend several London Conference sessions and perhaps make an address. He will not participate as a delegate unless domestic affairs permit progress to warrant his presence.

New Fork Roosevelt London

Treasury officials named for Commonwealth Bank advisory group

The secretary to the Treasury B. 4. Shwehan will lead the principal advisory panel. Mr. Bruce will be assisted by Professor J. G. Melville, economist Mr. F. ls McDeumall, and Mr. Q. Rhedden, with external matters to Mr. Bruce in London and other duties.

The Treasury B. 4. Shwehan Bruce J. G. Melville Commonwealth Bank F. Ls McDeumall Commonwealth London Q. Rhedden Bruce Fm Vondon Willeine Alleng Te Conte Ance

Farm Relief Laws Labor Allegations Denied

Sydney reports the Attorney-General denying Labor organizers claims that the government would abolish all moratorium protections if the referendum passes. He says the allocation has no foundation in fact and most applications for protection come from farmers themselves. The Act has already provided relief totaling over 28,000 with more funds anticipated.

Sydney Manning Fement

Work for Dole New Scheme Gains Government Backing

The Minister for Labour today approved applications from the Warringah Wollongong and Kuringle Shires and the Central Mlawarre Council to adopt the substitute work for the dole scheme. Local Government Department nominees will assess each council’s ability to implement the program in their areas.

Sydney Labour

Tornado Devastates Arkansas and Louisiana Kill Count Rises

A deadly tornado swept through sections of Arkansas and Louisiana late Monday killing at least 61 people. At Minded, 68 fatalities were reported with scores injured. More than 1,000 people were injured across five towns.

Louis Arkansas Louisiana Minded

Nazi Rally and Vienna Armoured Show Dominate May Day

Ten massive processions converged at the Tempelhofer Parade Ground as Goebbels opened a May Day rally. Hitler urged national unity and a four year plan with housing, roads, and compulsory labor while promising no attack on the proletariat. In Vienna streets, armoured equipment and barricades sealed off the center amid police threats. Madrid also banned Communist gatherings as unrest flared.

Tempelhofer Tempelhoser Herr Goebbels Merr Hitler Hitler Madrid

Maitland New York Granted Fresh License Amid May Day Turmoil

Demonstrations across the United States marked May Day with rallies and speeches. In Chicago a series of downtown bombings caused about 168 000 dollars in damage but no casualties. Police blamed gangsters seeking Teamsters Union control. New York’s radicial and Communist groups formed a united front amid parade mismanagement. One official noted prosecutorial actions and renewed license grants for Maitland treyheuna Machanica.

New York United States Chicago Teamsters Union Rodullary Communist Party E United Union Bauareep Maine Tims Chaltry Mery Biller Racing Bed Deva Malilané Treyheuna Machanica Mare ‘Coursing Amortat Presen Government Yoann Destioy Wiltemmay Hoomm

Crisis in Manchukuo Soviets Demand Rail Line Control

Official admission that grave dispute exists between Manchukuo and the Soviet Union over the Chinese Eastern Railway. Moscow accuses Manchukuo of violating the Mukden treaty, demands blockade end, and threatens a new equal treaty to resolve ownership and control amid border fortifications and troop activity.

Shanghai Man Shull Russia China Manchukuo Manchuk

Tariff Truce Difficulties Met in America New York

In New York on Monday reports say Admiral Dalos pretruce talks stalled as Mr Norman David in London tentatively discussed a tariff truce with foreign representatives. Officials fear early conversations coincide with the Anglo Argentine trade pact in London and wonder if Roosevelt may push further with Argentina than with Canada amid tougher mutual concessions and competition from Argentine production.

Admidiaealos Canada

Disarmament Conference Breaks After German Amendments

London dispatch reports a long discussion at the Disarmament Conference on Britain’s plan. German amendments are described as creating serious obstacles, and the session adjourned until Wednesday with no immediate agreement.

London

France alarmed over Paris military mobilization report

A Daily Herald dispatch says Paris received alarms as the French government circularized prefects of military command to unify in stamping out a Pascam threat to national defense. Few arrests occurred with little disorder noted. Moscow May Day observances continued with tanks, planes, and troops.

Paris Herald Naxi Pascam Huakatoog Regina Calgary Vancouver Monjaw Moscow Louis Stalin IMD Tirtish Ealy

Touching homage at Florence for fallen hero in levity

A wartime ceremony in Florence honored the late Mr Wickier with a somber cortege. British and Italian officials attended including Col. Prev ens and General Baiho. Flowers fell from a plane as the coffin passed, and the interment was described as temporary pending removal to Queensland. The procession moved to the Roman Gates with a final salute before a private burial.

Florence Mondar Flower Queensland Hinkler Fugersi Procemion Helt

Forests and Premier Discuss New Policies

South Australian forestry authorities hold talks with the Premier and related ministers to outline new forest management steps for the coming year. Officials stress sustained timber operations while balancing environmental safeguards amid ongoing review of industry practices.

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Commonwealth Gov Clow Anibevun Abraham Kolla Tuotes Jardine Italy Mike Tad In British Coal Tucker Box Mr. Bruce Australa Sterling Tuander N48 France Movemont iv Dole USA TIN Hare License America Mra Wickier Mally Brisbane Ware Herbert Hinklee South Australian
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