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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1933
Page
1
In London a strong anti Hitler mood fills Parliament and the streets as protests grow. In Geneva Germany blocks disarmament talks while Professor J B S Haldane urges a committee to oppose persecution of Jews and defend western civilization amid Nazi excesses.
Captain Bears ex-officer of the Legion was fined for deliberate damage to a wreath belonging to the Office of Works. The incident stemmed from a protest at the cenotaph with Dr. Rosenberg's wreath laid earlier. A man named Wineembed claimed the wreath was placed by a Briton resenting the Glorious Dead.
In the Commons today Sir John noted two German Nazi figures, Dr Kerg and Herr Thorp, arrived in England. Thorp was a Reuters correspondent. neither had been asked to refrain from activities during their stay. Opposition seeks to discuss admission and undertakings given.
Berlin papers condemn the act at the cenotaph as a grave affront to Germany. Frankfurter Zeitung notes England’s reputation suffers while Berliner Tageblatt questions the leniency of Captain Beara’s punishment and forecasts a diplomatic protest.
In London demonstrators near Claridge's where Dr. Rosenberg the German envoy to Britain stayed shouted Down with Hitler and handed out leaflets. Police arrested one man and charged Charles Heckster with insulting behaviour and with intent to provoke breach of the peace. He was fined £2. The protestors objected to Rosenberg’s presence as a symbol of tyranny.
Berlin Thursday reports a new Nazi inheritance law to take effect Monday aimed at preventing division of peasant holdings. The eldest son inherits the estate while other children receive only education, clothes, and sustenance. sale requires special court permission. Peasants must be of German blood. marriage to Jewish or non white ancestry disqualifies offspring from inheritance.
Mrs Gandhi freed from jail yesterday is expected to Poona to begin vigil at Mahatma Gandhi's bedside. He has lost eight pounds since fasting began and now weighs 4 st 10 lb. Dr Ansari, Congress leader in Delhi, has been asked to attend Gandhi immediately. They have not met for nearly four months.
The referendum campaign ended last night after final appeals to electors and a day of meetings across Sydney and suburbs. Authorities and organizers described tonight’s gatherings as anticlimactic with no new ground broken.
In a final joint appeal leaders Coates and Higgins urge a Yes vote to oppose Langism and avert wrecking Labour policies. They argue a No vote would perpetuate past defeats and delay the movement toward “old Australian ideals” and Labour victories.
At a luncheon with the Koln officers, ex members of the ALF and Major General Sir Charles Rosenthal praised reconciliation after war. Captain Schorewind welcomed the gesture noting the Emden’s nameplate and wreaths to Germany symbolized goodwill and future friendship between nations.
Swiss aviator Karl Neuer, 28, spoke in Koepang today while flying a Puss Moth. He plans a Melbourne route via Newcastle Waters Camones Cloncurry Longreach Charneville Brisbane and Sydney. Neuer said a rough Timor Sea flight forced him low over water due to high altitude winds. Nauer left Zurich March 27 but was delayed six weeks by a crack and only yesterday was reported at Koepang. Col Williams welcomed him on behalf of the government.
Buckingham Palace announced the King has an attack of rheumatism in the left shoulder preventing him from wearing a uniform and thus he will not be present at court this week. He continues his daily duties as usual.
Private negotiations between the British delegate Captain Anthony Eden and the German delegate Herr Nadelmy collapsed over whether Hitler's regular forces should be counted as part of the German army. The Effectives Committee voted nine to two for inclusion, with Germany and Hungary opposed and several nations abstaining, influencing future military organization decisions.
Diplomatic circles in London say the breakdown in Eden and Nadeimy talks does not signal final collapse of the Disarmament Conference. Officials expect progress through quiet channels rather than public platform pressure.
In the House of Lords Lord Hailsham said Romaay MacDonald helped avert a deadlock twice. He described the British draft convention as Germany fulfilling promises. He warned that if Germany walks out Germany bears responsibility for failure and rearmament would trigger treaty sanctions.
Berlin reports quote Foreign Minister Von Neurath stating after 15 months of talks in Geneva that allied powers refuse disarmament and equality. He says any disarmament would force Germany to build a stronger army navy and air force and that those who reject restraint cannot reproach Germany.
Paris reports that Herr Von Neurath's declaration is seen as brutal and has caused widespread terror the first such remark from a responsible German statesman.
A plane piloted by Mr D H Brown with Mr P Bassett aboard was badly damaged in a crash at Alice Springs yesterday afternoon. The undercarriage and wings were damaged but the occupants were not hurt.
New York reports a sweeping measure ready for House action. The plan merges federal control of industry with a 3 billion public works loan and tax relief to finance the scheme. It envisions cartels coordinating output wages hours and employment terms or facing compulsory government oversight and loans to private firms.
The Soviet Government announced it had offered to sell the Chinese Eastern Railway to Manchukuo and denied that China still held a partnership. Observers see the move as a possible recognition of the new state with claims that China withdrew from the Board of Control after 18 months of no representation.
Uge Traviglia of the Italian Navy was convicted of grave military espionage in the interests of a neighbouring state and shot in the back. Afiancée Camilla Aghtardi was sentenced to death but commuted to life imprisonment. The reprieve arrived as she faced execution, with treason linked to France.
South Australia Premier said the Agent General Hill will refund to the Government money overpaid in Hill’s London transfer. The remitted amount covers exchange on £3,595 of private funds and £151 excess fares and freight, acknowledging Hill’s heavy personal loss.
Delegates from the United States Australia and Canada met in Geneva in the absence of Argentinian representatives to discuss a world surplus estimated around 600000000 bushels. They considered reducing acreage exporting organization to stabilize prices and a coordinated marketing plan with 19 principal importing countries including quotas and tariff reductions.
In Equity Court Justice Long Innes ordered attachment against Charlies Taylor a Lismore pastrycook after an injunction from April. He allegedly disobeyed by baking and selling bread and posting a note in his window. He lacks representation and will be brought to Sydney.
The Canberra Repertory Society reports encouraging response to new types for its A P Herbert Pot Pourri production. A 24 number revue will run with Herbert’s whimsy threaded through the entertainment. J B Campbell outlined the coming show and casting begins this weekend with six vacancies for middle onea types.
Foley Bros Prescott Ltd and Producers Co operative Distributing Society faced summons at Central Court for not marking eggs. Eye Marketing Board argued the Board’s appointment was ultra vires and lacked power to regulate. magistrate dismissed the charge with costs.
The Bulli by election date is moved to June and writs must be returned by June 14. This marks a scheduling change issued for the Sydney region.
Mr Holloway protested wage differences between Government owned and privately run hotels in Canberra. He urged the Interior Minister to fix a uniform pay rate, noting 1929 tribunal allowances, later trimmed by Public Service Board and financial emergency laws. He cited holiday and sick pay losses and rationing impacts on workers.
His Excellency the Governor General will hold a levee at 11 am on Saturday June 3 1933 in Kings Hall Parliament House Canberra to honour His Majesty’s Birthday.
In February the Industrial Board fixed a basic wage of £4/5/-, with the Department raising concerns that privately leased hotels paid lower wages. Mr. Perkins testified wages aligned with the board's orders but noted rationing pressed by employee and departmental needs. He also said privately run hotels lacked enforcement mechanisms to ensure award wages. Opening housing of census staff at Hotel Kurrajong could ease rationing. He claimed no public discontent or wage complaints had reached him.
Linda Margaret James is accused in Randwick Central Summons Court of using insulting words after a quarrel at a subcime party. Horton Ward, a retired constable, testified that she insulted him calling him a Mongre ang rotter. Ward defended his police record amid the dispute.
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