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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1933
Page
2
A Canberra Dimes report from May 18 1083 discusses rising world concern over Nazi Germany. It notes renewed persecution of Jews, a slide toward medieval severity, and warns the unbridled dictatorship threatens disarmament progress and global security.
Reports say Japanese aircraft continue periodic flights over Paiping increasing tension. Heavy fighting persists inside the Great Wall as Chinese forces retreat. Foreign representatives have arrived and lanterns or lights may trigger trouble, affecting previous incidents and sparking further distractions.
In a Friday address at the Catholic Education Conference the Rev Ignatius warned that if social services by Catholic churches were disrupted tomorrow the government would need to raise the state tax by six to twenty eight percent to fund the work. He cited church spending around 4,980,000 and urged inclusion of building renovation costs.
The Minister for the Interior Mr Perkins ruled out a Canberra to Tumut road via Brindabella stating a 16 foot road would cost 460 to lay down and a narrower earth track 29000. He favored a light trace Canberra to Yarrangabilly Caves route and would ask state authorities to study its practicality for tourism.
Agitation in London over appointing a Royal Governor General was raised in the House yesterday. Mr Rionian asked the Prime Minister to instruct Mr Bruce to refrain from involvement and to discourage public sentiment, but Mr Lyons replied that the Resident Minister in London is part of the Government and acts accordingly. He said there was no evidence Bruce was part of the agitation and no need for instruction.
In the House of Representatives the opposition asked if Mr Bruce in London was pressing for lower interest on overseas debts. Prime Minister Lyons said Bruce will handle duties of the High Commissioner and seek better debt conversion terms, keeping negotiations discreet and promising an early position announcement.
The Prime Minister J A Lyons told the House that the National Broadcasting System should be wholly free of party bias The government says appointments to the Australian Broadcasting Commission are based on qualifications not party. He warned action would be taken if announcers show bias and urged evidence from Mr Lawson.
The Minister for Justice Mr Lang's dismissal triggers a year of office shift in New South Wales with changes in the department. Officials and observers note potential policy and personnel impacts across the justice system.
An interview describes shifts in relief and employment with valueless goods and weathered conditions. It notes 000,000 leaving a community, 20,000 on relief work, and a drop to 100,000 employed on projects. State relief funds are cited as reduced to 2B 4,270,000, with ongoing fiscal adjustments.
The Loan Council will convene in Melbourne despite Premier Stevens of New South Wales urging a Sydney venue. Prime Minister Lyons said other premiers prefer Melbourne, with illness of Sir Stantos Argyle cited. Ministers plan to discuss aid needs for Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania and potential use of the 9 million pound funding from the Commonwealth Bank. The agenda for the Commonwealth and State Ministers meeting in Melbourne on Monday is to be prepared.
Vice-Regal Lady Isaacs will depart Canberra this evening for Sydney and Melbourne for the Loan Council meeting. Senior officials including Senator Musay Greeme and Attorney-General Mr. Latham travel to Melbourne, with other ministers to spend the weekend in Sydney. Many guests are listed at Hotel Wellington and Hotel Ainslie, including residents from Melbourne Sydney Bondi and Bendigo.
The International Women's Sports Federation asks Australia to appoint a delegate for the next conference where Australia’s affirmation will be ratified. The fourth international women’s sports meeting is held in London in August 1934.
The House finished a long tariff debate led by Customs Minister T W White after a late session ending with a promise to studyTariff Board reports. White defended the government stance to validate duties while balancing Ottawa and British preference reforms amid opposition from Paterson and Boullin.
The Minister proposed removal of the historic rotunda at York Park once used by the Duke of York during inspections. The structure, built as an expedient, has survived weather and vandals but is now slated for removal from the Canberra area.
The Royal Canberra Club considers layout changes at Canberra Golf Links with plans to abolish the 17th hole and add two new holes on the north side. Funding relief is needed to proceed, and the Interior Department review targets modernization while preserving practice fairways.
Wesley College wins the final of the Public Boating River race on the Yarra in Melbourne by a half length. Scotch Calmmes-Grammaire and Greons Grammaire reported as competing in a closely fought finish.
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